Décor & Organization Tips for New Homesteaders

in concretebookend •  4 years ago 

Amongst the chores, home schooling, busy harvest season, canning, fermenting, preserving, it can seem overwhelming to manage a homestead. A fully operational homestead has various responsibilities like:

  • Sowing & Reaping

  • Taking care of the animals

  • Canning fresh produce

  • Composting scraps

  • Creating homemade products like soaps, candles

  • Tending to the beehive

  • Cooking

  • Baking

  • Preserving

  • Pickling

While taking care of the chores, the interiors of the country home can often get messy. If you are looking for some maintenance and décor tips for your homestead, check these:

De-clutter the Living Room

The living room is the liveliest space of the homestead. This is where families come together for catching up, eating, watching a movie, or read a book. Sofas and sectionals serve as a comfortable gathering space for people. There are a few things to consider while choosing a sofa for your living room. You can shop for luxury home décor online in India from the Craft Beton website. Choose a colour that complements the wall and its surroundings. Neutral shade sectionals look great with bright and vibrant cushions. Keep some cushions in neutral shade matching the shade of the seating. Vintage style sofa is a good choice for traditional décor. Ensure that the sofa is comfortable. You can keep some couch chairs in the same colour. Vibrant Ottomans add a pop of colour when placed with a neutral shade sofa. A cozy fireplace is a must-have for those chilly winter months in the countryside. 

Organize the Study Room

You can choose a wooden study table chair and wooden bookshelves. Add a concrete bookend with your favourite books on the table. If you are choosing a table for the dining, go with wood, marble, or glass. The wooden dining table looks rustic. If you want to add an elegant touch to your kitchen area, you can choose a marble table. You can also custom make a table in geometric shapes. A granite island table at your kitchen serves as a great countertop. 

Kitchen with Dining

An open kitchen with a family dining area looks beautiful and serves as a gathering place for the family. For dining set chairs, choose wooden chairs. Add concrete bar stools near the kitchen island. 

Storage Cabinets

A fully operational homestead needs ample storage space. While selecting furniture, look into the storage space provided along with it. Choose a foyer table with cabinets. A box center table can be custom made with storage. Utilize the storage to keep books, magazines, newspapers, etc. Geometric style opens bookshelves look amazing in the study room. A ladder shape open shelf is a great way to showcase antiques, vases, and collectibles. Smart storage furniture not only serves the purpose but also minimizes clutter. You can use the root cellar area of your home for storage purposes too.

These are some of the ways to organize, maintain, and upgrade the interiors of your country homestead.

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