Country Living Country Chic: Country Style for Modern Living
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1588160165 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Liz Bauwens is a freelance stylist who works for a number of magazines as well as Ikea and Habitat. They are the co-authors of Spaces for Living. Alexandra Campbell is a writer whose work appears in the (London) Independent, Financial Times, and (London) Times newspapers. Country Living magazine, with a circulation of nearly two million readers, captures the count
Juxtaposed with a marble fireplace that would be more expected in a formal dining room, the scene takes on an appealing air of faded grandeur. Many people dream of the perfect country home: inviting and bright, imbued with a warm sense of comfort and a timeless simplicity. The chapter on simplicity shows how to create a sense of freedom and an uncluttered lifestyle by reinterpreting how traditional materials and patterns are used. They include information on how to bring various specific country styles--such as New England, Shaker, and "Modern Ethnic"--into a decorating scheme. More than 200 color photographs will certainly provide plenty of inspiration to those hoping to manifest their dreams of the perfect country home--wherever that may be. For instance, a spare room with sophisticated gray-tinged white walls mai
Learn to combine old with new, and how to mix and match classic patterns and colors.”—Bridal Guide Magazine.. “Stylish yet livable country looks. Whether you are an eclectic city slicker or live in a traditional Maine cottage, you can create your own melting pot of styles. Take classic country and combine it with modern urban interiors—and you have a fresh style that works anywhere
Your Own Definition of "Country" A reader in Central America The first few times I paged through the book I thought I didn't like it much, but then [FLASH!!!] I realized that the book's strength is that it shows so many different variations of "country" that it forced me to define, redefine and narrow my choices until I knew what I liked and didn't like, what I wanted, and I was then ready to buy, build, re-do, scrounge, beg, borrow, etc. It really helped me devise a Plan of Action.The fairly in-depth chapters showed homes that I labeled Shaker-style plain, claustrophobically crowded, boarding house depressing, great house-ugly colors, great colors-ugly house,. "A Beautiful Book That Teaches and Inspires," according to Kathleen J.. many decorating ideas and styles within the framework ofCountry. Although, I turn to this book when i am about to paint a room and need to study the effects of a color.Another personmight find it useful to learn the skills of simplifying a type of decor. It starts with the stark simplicity and ulitarian work ofthe American Shaker and brings in English Country andproceeds to modern Cubism. The pastel colors in this book are a feast to the eyes, intheir subtle combinations. This book shows how details of life are important, but innatural way without clutter prevailing in a room. Except for the Bazaar S. This book has aged well! This book was published in 2001I found a mention of it in Jan. 201This book has aged well! Vic This book was published in 2001I found a mention of it in Jan. 2014 while looking at comments on a more recent publication and decided to see if it was available used for a good price. Found it and purchased from amazon mktplace for the price of one issue of a decorating magazine. So glad I did b/c this is really a nice book. Although it purports to be country style, I think it reflects more eclectic decorating at its best. I liked the range of styles, esp the ethnic and bazaar styles, actually every section had something that appealed to me. Mainly this book encourages readers to explore their own s. while looking at comments on a more recent publication and decided to see if it was available used for a good price. Found it and purchased from amazon mktplace for the price of one issue of a decorating magazine. So glad I did b/c this is really a nice book. Although it purports to be country style, I think it reflects more eclectic decorating at its best. I liked the range of styles, esp the ethnic and bazaar styles, actually every section had something that appealed to me. Mainly this book encourages readers to explore their own s