In the Country Style Timeless Designs for Today's Home

by Skolnik, Lisa; Buchholz, Barbara; Fowler, Julie; Fitzgerald, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781567999426
• ISBN10: 1567999425
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-31
• Publisher: MetroBooks

Summary

More than an extremely popular decorating trend, country style is a way of life that's cozy and comfortable, casual and down-to-earth. Brimming with more than 350 breathtaking color photos that showcase the best of international country style, this invaluable decorator's guide combines the best of the old and the new. Inside, you'll find fabulous ideas for bringing the colors, patterns, and textures of country to the house and garden, from the cheery blues and yellows of Provenccedil;al fabrics and the earthy terra cottas of Italy to the floral chintzes of English armchairs and the graphic beauty of Amish quilts. See how to mix rustic furniture and antiques with comfy upholstered pieces and treasured flea market finds, and how to add architectural details such as rustic ceiling beams, stone flooring, or fireplaces. The result: a warm and welcoming home.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(8)
French Country	16	(90)
Italian Country	106	(90)
English Country	196	(90)
American Country	286	(90)
Sources	376	(3)
Index	379