If you are looking for décor that brings a warm and natural feel to your
home, you should consider pieces from the Arts and Crafts movement. This
movement began as a rebellion against the
industrial revolution but was also a time in history that created some truly
beautiful homes, furniture and décor pieces. There are quite a few common
elements when looking at items of this design and knowing these elements will
make recreating this style in your home a lot easier.

Earthy Tones and
Colors
Whenever you are redecorating your home, you should always start with
the color. It is the easiest thing to change, and often the least expensive.
All things in the Arts and Crafts design consist of earthy and organic colors.
Colors such as mustard yellow, mossy green, warm brown and amber are common in
wall coverings, drapes, stained glass, and other textiles of this period. The
idea behind these colors was to bring natural elements into the home’s design.
Choose the color from nature that you love the most and start there.

Furniture Design
Furniture was made of beautiful hardwood such as oak and cherry.
Furniture also consisted of dark wood stains, clean simple lines and leather
upholstery of an earthy tone. It also featured a heavy and square shape and
handmade quality. You can often find these furniture pieces in thrift stores
and antique shops. They may not always be in the best condition but are easy to
refinish and reupholster yourself if you are a do-it-yourselfer.

Metals and Hardware
Metals such as copper, bronze, and
iron were used in light fixtures, hinges, latches, and drawer and door pulls.
The metals were hand hammered, which gave the functional hardware a beautiful
and decorative touch. When it comes to light fixtures, these metals were
combined with stained glass to create gorgeous
pieces of décor in the room. These pieces of hardware can be quite
pricey, so if you are creating this design on a budget, try using your existing
hardware and using a flat black paint to give it an iron look. You can even try
bronze or copper color spray paint.

Handmade Décor
Pottery is another common piece of décor from this time. Navajo rugs and
handmade quilts were a staple in many homes and created a warm and inviting
feel to a room. Remember, this movement was all about hand-craftsmanship, so if
you can make it by hand, it will suit this design style perfectly.

When creating this style, think nature. If it looks and feels like it
belongs in nature, then it quite possibly could fit perfectly in your Arts and
Crafts design. This is such a beautiful way to decorate your home and can
easily be done on a tight budget. Knowing the core elements of this design aids
you greatly when creating it yourself.