Design & Style

 

There are plenty of reasons why so many people are attracted to rooster home décor. Perhaps it’s because the rooster reminds them of time spent at a grandparent’s farm. Or, maybe it’s simply because they like the casual, down-home look in their home. Whatever the reason, rooster designs and depictions can add a vibrant splash of color to a room, especially in the kitchen or dining area.

Rooster home décor comes in a wide variety of items. There are accent rugs, framed prints, table decorations, wall clocks,  key racks and many more things that use a rooster as part of the overall design. Some designs are rather subdued, while others are so bold and bright that they are hard not to notice!

Items embellished with roosters are most often seen throughout homes decorated in the country or rustic style. However, since rooster designs are quite common on things like kitchen canisters, spoon rests, utensil holders, wall tiles and wallpaper borders, there’s a good chance you’ll find rooster-themed items in the kitchen areas of many homes even if the rest of the house is decorated in another motif.

 

 

 

The popularity of rooster decorations in the kitchen area can be partially attributed to the idea that the rooster represents the beginning of a new day, due to their early morning habits.

A simple way to add a touch of country into your home is to place small rooster figurines on a shelf or window ledge. This easily incorporates a fun and colorful design element to any room.

Don’t forget about the bathroom! You can find toothbrush holders, soap dispensers, tissue boxes, and other bathroom accessories that have a rooster design or depiction on them.

Whether you want to add just a few bits of rooster décor into your home, or you desire an entire room decorated in this theme, you will be rewarded with a daily welcoming touch of down-home country charm.

 

 

For further information, visit www.Western-Home-Decor.net. The images in this article are from a private collection started in 1987 by Sarasota County resident David Phillips.

Written by AnnaRae Mills
Photographed by Christiane Francin
Printed November 2007
Web November 2007

 

 
 

 


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