Country Living Shoestring Chic Extraordinary Style for Less

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781588163097
• ISBN10: 1588163091
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Hearst

Summary

Getting the country lookon a budget. With these 100 fashionable, fast, and economical decorating solutions from Country Living, it's easy to create a home that looks good and feels comfortable. Exquisite color photos lead you from one enchanting room to the next, and every page offers smart suggestions that take little money and time to implement. The amazingly simple and beautiful techniques range from painting effects for walls and furniture to basic embroidery for cushions. Find innovative ways to recycle old items, such as used bathroom tiles, and renovate flea market finds; display much-cherished collections; make a visual splash with cleverly chosen details; and establish an inviting outdoor room. With a little loving care and a few key objects, you'll create a look that's individual and welcoming without spending a fortune. Advertising in Country Living Magazine

Table of Contents

Foreword	6	(3)
HALLS AND LIVING ROOMS	9	(32)
Introducing Color	17	(3)
Creative Details	20	(7)
Shoestring Elegance	27	(6)
Breaking the Boundaries	33	(3)
Country Christmas	36	(5)
DINING ROOMS	41	(16)
Special Occasions	43	(4)
Contemporary Country	47	(3)
Easter Breakfast	50	(5)
French Country	55	(2)
KITCHENS	57	(32)
Retro Style	59	(5)
Flea Market Finds	64	(4)
Shaker Style	68	(4)
Kitchen Finds	72	(3)
Checks and Stripes	75	(6)
Summer Retreat	81	(6)
Blues and Greens	87	(2)
BEDROOMS	89	(28)
Young at Heart	91	(2)
Textile Treasures	93	(6)
Vintage Bedrooms	99	(6)
Mixing Patterns	105	(4)
Scandinavian Style	109	(4)
Arts and Crafts	113	(4)
BATHROOMS	117	(25)
Washed in by the Sea	118	(2)
Mosaic Magic	120	(8)
Letting in the Light	128	(2)
Making a Sanctuary	130	(3)
Creative Storage	133	(6)
Rag-Bag Chic	139	(3)
OUTDOORS 141
Garden Living	142	(4)
Green Thumbs	146	(2)
Dining at Dusk	148	(6)
Index	154	(2)
Acknowledgments	156