If you want a style as American as apple pie, comfortable country could be for you. Drawing inspiration from early farmhouses, the style is meant to embody warmth and nostalgia and showcase time-worn treasures.

"The best country interiors evolve over time and give a sense of love, dedication and time," says Sue Adams, an interior designer based in Andover, Mass.

Read on to learn the basics of this approachable style, and get tips to decorate your home with country decor.