Prairie Style Decorating

One Pinterest blogger described it as not frizzled, not strict,   but just right.  The settlers of the   Western Movement could only bring goods that could be packed on the back of a   mule or loaded into a Conestoga wagon.    The real prairie houses were often built of grass, or even bales of   straw, or wood pulled from nearby states that were more blessed with   trees.  The result was a replacement   architecture.

Interior decoration often focused on a valuable piece or two   brought “from the east” and furniture that residents could make   from local materials.  Wright’s   architecture benefited from this sparse decor, which revolved around a good   piece or two.  As a result, the prairie   style is somewhat eclectic.

You may find a concrete Greek urn on a handmade table with a   distressed paint job – a look that sometimes fades into shabby chic.  The prairie style is less cluttered,   however.  It’s best to use a special   piece or two as a focal point without getting too fussy about how it looks.  The original homes were more concerned with   the work that needed to be done, or maybe even preserving the heirloom pieces   that made it to their new world.

Prairie Style Decorating will therefore consider function.  But functional does not rule out   beautiful.  Even ordinary wood like   pine or fir can be made beautiful by staining, artful distress, or even the   layered paint that is so popular in shabby chic decorating.  The decorative objects are arranged in such   a way that they underline the clear lines of the low, horizontal   buildings.  You could almost say that   any type of decor is part of the prairie style – but maybe not entirely.  It has a more open, lovable feel to it than   shabby chic, not as fussy as Victorian or as classic as Greek.  It has an open, welcoming feel to it.  The decor is not that different from the   country or cottage and can sometimes take on a southwestern aspect.  The key to having some good pieces that are   well presented.

Lovely pine wood is used to make the South Shore Prairie   Armoire.  It has two dresser drawers   and a hanging wardrobe.  The wardrobe   can easily be converted into an entertainment center when it is not needed   for storage space.  The cabinet is one   of five mix-and-match pieces that can add touches of grace to your   country-style home.

Colorful chair   cushion

Comfort has never been more beautiful than this colorful   prairie-style chair cushion.  These   hand-hung, round cushions are reminiscent of the days when “women” improved   their rest times with embroidery or other unusual work, and add color and   comfort to any room.  Handcrafted items   could be used to enhance the appearance of a homemade chair or   bench.

Understated   Cream and Ivory Carpet

Charlton Home brings you the Horst Ivory and Cream carpet.  Suitable for any room in the house, it is   especially elegant in a living room or living room, where it can be used to   draw different pieces of furniture together by using its color   theme.

Headboard carved from   pine wood

Part of the South Shore Prairie bedroom collection, this pine   headboard with distressed pine will add a touch of native elegance to your   country or cottage style bedroom.  It   is also suitable for shabby chic decorations and speaks of restrained good   taste and calm grace, a characteristic of the prairie style.

Hand-woven black   carpet

This 100% cowhide leather carpet was brought to you by Calvin   Klein and consists of alternating strips of black cowhide leather.  The color is called Stallion Black.  It’s the perfect film for colorful   hand-hung pillows or even for modernist bean bags or more traditional floor   pillows.  It is backed with wool   felt.  Professional dry cleaning   only.

Concrete urn   sculpture

This prairie sculpture by Cyan Design might make you wonder how a   Greek-style urn filled with fruits and flowers can be a prairie sculpture.  But if you think of it as people who yearn   for a slice of civilization in a land they considered wild, or a sculpture of   someone who lives on a prairie, then it makes perfect sense.

Distressed Fir   Console Table

A simple design with geometric cutouts makes this distressed Maylis   Prairie console table by One Allium Way a real statement for your entrance   area.  It is easy to imagine a   cherished table in a Conestoga wagon crossing the vast plains and becoming a   special item in a ranch house.

Snow-white duvet   cover

Imagine a prairie girl unwrapping this from her hope box while she   and her husband set up housekeeping on the plains.  This snow-white prairie duvet cover from   Taylor Linens features pin tucks, crocheted lace, and frothy ruffles – just   the thing to adorn a more prosaic quilt.    Matching dust ruffles and pillowcases are available.

Semi-flush   ceiling lamp

This beautiful prairie ceiling light for dry areas comes from   Aroyyo Craftsman.  The warm yellow   glass shade is dedicated to concentrating on an older way of life, in which   slow, careful processing was more important than mass-producing.  It’s supposed to protect four   lightbulbs.