Country Living Shortcuts to Decorating Country Style
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1588162850 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Throughout, invaluable decorating tips offer a variety of quick-to-implement suggestions. There are ideas for hiding modern gadgets, such as the TV, that don’t really fit into the country style; for displaying treasured items; for selecting just the right window treatments; for candles and sconces that create atmospheric lighting; and much more. Quick and easy ways to add country distinction and elegance to the home.Home decorators can satisfy their yearning for a little touch of country—instantly. On every page, beautiful photographs showcase perfect and easy-to-achieve country color schemes (such as the ever-popular blue-and-white combo); fabrics and wallpapers; furniture styles; and cozy accessories. • Advertising in Country Living magazine. A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club. The editors at Country Living have gathered every smart and special shortcut they know for adding charming touches to every room, and creating the perfect blend of function and elegance
Five Stars I love the book. "Chock Full of Ideas & Photos!" according to Virginia Allain. I couldn't wait to flip through and absorb the images in this book. The photos are so inviting! Anyone who loves the textures and colors that make up the country look, will luxuriate in this book.Then I began reading the tips which are set off in numb
Rich photographs-at least one on every page-illustrate a cozy pastoral setting through colors, fabrics, furniture and lighting. Addressing a different room in each chapter, Atkins outlines design strategies from simple projects to more involved alterations, from a change of quilt to homemade wreaths to decorative moldings. From Publishers Weekly Design writer Atkins compiled this deftly organized decorating guide with an eye toward infusing a homey, rustic spirit into any space. Country style, she writes, is calm, unhurried and charmingly antique (think mellowed wood, sunwashed color and natu