whatever is fashioned, let it be plain and simple and for the good

The American Country Style of decorating originated from the early colonists, who carried the folk styles from their native European countries. These elements blended with local materials, and with the demands of early settlement to form the unsophisticated style of American country style decorating.

Furniture is relied upon to create interiors, more so than decorations with this style. Furniture is hand made, plain with a rustic feel to it. Typical American country furniture includes rush seated chairs, settles and rockers, chunky cupboards and chests, all made from timber. The look also extends to hand woven carpets, (from rags), patchwork quilts, and painted stencils on walls for decoration. Queen Anne furniture also makes an appearance in American country style.