Today I wanted to share my simple trick I use in every room of my home to add that Primitive Style you see in my home. There are 4 items I always buy when I can find them for a good price!
1. Wood boxes, wood signs, wood furniture.
The older the better and I especially love old wood crates! They are utilitarian. I use them to store my towels and so much more. I love primitive decor that is not only pretty, but useful!
Found Wood Crate
2. Metal
The more rust the better! I buy signs, pitchers, pails, old silverware… The list goes on! You can use old metal in so many ways.
Chicken Feeder as a Plate Holder
3. Natural Elements
Jute rugs, wicker baskets, faux or even real greenery. I love hanging baskets in clusters on the wall for inexpensive wall art! For these, I paid no more than $1 a basket!
Instant Wall Art
4. White Decor
I can easily incorporate into my decor. My newest obsession is Ironstone! I can thank Marian at Miss Mustard Seed for that. Have you guys seen her collection?! I hung some platters and and some old chippy spindles on this wall in my living room. Again, inexpensive wall art!
Ironstone Pitchers
The last few items I add are fabrics such as a linen throw or neutral curtains. For a dining room, a unique table runner or place mats. Throw pillows also add great texture to any space. Then I pop in some “found” objects like old books, antique mirrors or maybe some vintage framed paintings. My favorite right now is landscape paintings. Primitive style decor doesn’t have to be expensive. Most of my items are found at garage sales and estate sales. Thrift stores are another great place to find these items!
Primitive Style Made Easy
What are some of your favorite decor items you always buy when you see them? Thanks so much for stopping by today!
You can check out my Farmhouse Living Room Makeover Here for more inspiration!
Shannon Fox says
April 28, 2017 at 3:24 pmBeautiful photos!
Love your tips, and that milk crate is sensational!
Junque Cottage says
April 28, 2017 at 4:10 pmThank you so much shannon!
Elizabeth says
May 26, 2017 at 6:56 pmI so wish I had such a knack for decorating! Everything always looks so haphazard when I try it!
Junque Cottage says
May 26, 2017 at 7:18 pmSOmetimes I have the same feelings about mine! Just takes me some time!
Michelle - Happy Heart™ LLC says
May 26, 2017 at 7:05 pmLove the primitive look…great ideas!!!
Junque Cottage says
May 26, 2017 at 7:17 pmThank you Michelle!
Mary says
May 26, 2017 at 8:05 pmLaura these are all really great tips! I’ve also tried adding natural elements to my home decor. The simpler and earthier or as you call it primative the better. I actually really like that name. Miss Mustard Seed is a wealth of information and great images.
Junque Cottage says
May 27, 2017 at 3:04 amMarian at Miss Mustard Seed is my favorite! I love how she decorates!
Carol ("Mimi") says
May 26, 2017 at 9:33 pmThese are such creative ideas, and I love the vintage, rustic, country look. I’m especially intrigued when decorators use old, farmhouse tools and equipment in new and interesting ways. Great job!
Junque Cottage says
May 27, 2017 at 3:03 amI love that too! I am always online looking for new inspiration! thanks for visiting the blog today!
Mary says
May 27, 2017 at 12:54 amI love all your suggestions
My love is white ironstone and have it all over my home
Cant wait to go check out more of your decor choices.
Junque Cottage says
May 27, 2017 at 3:03 amThank you! I have a new obsession with the ironstone~!
Cherryl says
May 27, 2017 at 4:21 pmYou sound a lot like me! I love finding old things at garage sales and thrift stores. I also love making my own vintage signs. Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
Junque Cottage says
May 29, 2017 at 4:12 pmThank you Cherryl! It’s so fun right?
JaneEllen Jones says
May 28, 2017 at 6:20 amWould be great if I could even find some ironstone. if I do is usually at Habitat but they have it priced way over what I can afford. Have heard other buyers complaining about prices at Habitat and thrift stores in our area. Love Ironstone but not enuf to spend way over what I can afford.
Love how you decorate, rustic, cottagey would be good companion pieces. I love cottage but mix quite often for relaxed comfy arrangements, using what I have mixed with some finds from thrift stores. Like to shop my house, use items in unusual ways sometimes. Am a very spontaneous decorator, just go with it. Get so much incredible inspiration from blogs.
Enjoy holiday weekend
Junque Cottage says
May 29, 2017 at 4:14 pmThank you Jane Ellen! I too get so much inspiration from blogs! I don’t often find great prices either. I won’t spend a whole lot on my decor! I love shopping my house as well!
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
May 28, 2017 at 2:42 pmI love basket – I put them everywhere! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Junque Cottage says
May 29, 2017 at 4:12 pmThank you Helen and thank you for allowing the share!
Cyndee@RestyledJunk says
May 28, 2017 at 5:06 pmI love your style! Thank you for the inspiration!
Junque Cottage says
May 29, 2017 at 4:12 pmTHank you so much Cyndee!
Poppy says
May 29, 2017 at 1:18 pmPretty and practical accessories for a primitive style accent! Love the ironstone. I have been trying to stay away from plastic and other synthetic products to decorate my home. Like you, I find that natural elements really beautify my space.
Thanks for sharing.
Visiting via Make it Pretty Monday,
Poppy:)
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
May 29, 2017 at 3:05 pmLaura, love these ideas! I’ve already got quite a collection of white, now I’m working on wood and rust!
Junque Cottage says
May 29, 2017 at 4:11 pmThank you Jean!!!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
May 31, 2017 at 3:20 amYou have some simple but lovely suggestions here which I might try. Thanks for sharing with us at #overthemoon link party. I’m sharing on social media. Hope to see you at next week’s linkup
Junque Cottage says
June 1, 2017 at 4:26 amThank you Sue! I am having fun finding new blogs from the Link up!
Carol says
May 31, 2017 at 3:24 pmI love white pottery displayed in homes. Natural elements like burlap, woven baskets, and wood all work together so beautifully!
Junque Cottage says
June 1, 2017 at 4:26 amThank you Carol!
Sandra Morris says
June 1, 2017 at 12:43 pmI love Primitive! We live in a old Farmhouse, it is the way to go 🙂
Thanks for sharing your ideas at Simple Homestead Blog Hop 🙂
Junque Cottage says
June 1, 2017 at 4:08 pmThanks for hosting and allowing shares! After we moved, all my other decor that was newer just didn’t seem to fit!
Sue @ Frugal Gifts 2 give says
June 1, 2017 at 2:08 pmI love all your Primitive Style Home Budget ideas! Especially the Chicken Feeder as a Plate Holder, that’s great! Thanks for sharing on This is How we Roll Link Party #118! 🙂
Leslie says
June 1, 2017 at 3:20 pmGreat tips! We don’t use a lot of farmhouse style in our home, but I do love looking at photos of beautiful farmhouse decor. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Junque Cottage says
June 1, 2017 at 4:08 pmLove the link party and thanks for hosting! It’s been a challenge for me in this old home but I’m figuring it out a piece at a time!
Lindsay says
June 1, 2017 at 3:40 pmI love decorating with white dishes. That was my favorite tip!
Junque Cottage says
June 1, 2017 at 4:07 pmThank you Lindsay! They are my favorite!
Theresa says
June 1, 2017 at 6:52 pmLove all the ideas. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives
Junque Cottage says
June 2, 2017 at 4:24 pmThank you so much for hosting!
Michelle says
June 2, 2017 at 1:43 amHi Laura!
Thank you so much for sharing this at the Farmhouse Friday link party! I’ve chosen it as one of the features for tomorrow’s party 🙂
Junque Cottage says
June 2, 2017 at 4:24 pmThank you!! I am so honored!
STEPHANIE ABBOTT says
June 2, 2017 at 11:21 amLove this post. I need to spend an afternoon searching for great primitive items for my home. Your pictures are fantastic. Adding to my Pinterest queue. I’d love if you’d share with us at the To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party. It opens at 11pm EST on Tuesdays. We pin all posts and pick a few feature projects every week. AbbottsAtHome.com
Junque Cottage says
June 2, 2017 at 4:24 pmI will add it to my link parties! thanks so much for stopping by today!
Sandra L Garth says
June 2, 2017 at 7:10 pmThese are all great ideas and the chicken feeder turned plate holder really captured my attention. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, and have a great weekend.
Junque Cottage says
June 2, 2017 at 9:10 pmThank you Sandra! I really appreciate it and thanks for hosting!
Kathryn Griffin says
June 12, 2017 at 11:08 amGreat suggestions! Love ironstone! Thanks for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at The Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2017/06/sunday-showcase-make-pretty-monday-4.html Hope to see you at the bash tonight! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Junque Cottage says
June 12, 2017 at 6:04 pmThank you so much Kathryn! I am so honored!!!!