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Defining the Look
According to the design experts at HGTV, "country style" is a "wide-ranging style depending on geographical location but in general exemplified by primitive furniture, muted colors, milk-paint finishes and vintage fabrics."
People across the US and abroad are seeking a look which helps them feel connected to the past, family heirlooms, and casual comfort. The photos here show off some examples of what they are doing in their homes to achieve this. This page will show some examples, offer suggestions, and provide links to publications which can guide you to get the look.
Examples of Country Style Rooms
Here are some photos I discovered online of what people are doing to achieve the country look in their own homes. Use them for inspiration to start making changes in your living space today!
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More About Country Style
Furniture is simple, with straight lines, and may be painted. Select fabrics which are floral, checked or striped, printed on calico fabric. The accessories in a country style home are generally handmade and include baskets, pottery, pewter and cast metal.
Primitive and log cabin are versions of casual country style while French country tends to be more refined.
Books Which Showcase Country Style:
Products for the Country Home
Royal Albert Old Country Roses Tea Saucer
Amazon Price: $11.36 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Coffee Sugar Flour and Tea red white check traditional metal canister set or storage box set traditional French style
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Country Style Oak Finish Porch Rocker
Amazon Price: $167.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Braided Trivets (Set of 3)
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Cottage Style
A Closely Related Look
There are many versions of this look, ranging from dainty English cottage and casual seaside to shabby chic. Overall, it is a casual and comfortable look with a vintage or retro feel.
Examples of Cottage Style
An eclectic look which means different things to different people. "Cottage" can lean towards elegant and refined or shabby chic. Use the pictures here to spark your own creativity.
Vintage Prom Dress
Vintage Prom Dress
Shabby chic dressing...
A Vignette In My Fam...
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A corner of my famil...
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Books About Cottage Style
Suggestions for Cottage Home Decor
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[Itm] Dining Chair, 30" x 29" x 34" [Acsry To]: Misty Meadow Wicker Furniture - D... see description
Amazon Price: $917.17 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 6-10 business days
Liz Claiborne Natalie Sham
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Whitney Design ML-6017 Woven-Seagrass Magazine Rack with Handle
Amazon Price: $25.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Victorian style French set of 4 oval nesting hat boxes with romantic labels
Amazon Price: $52.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Suggestions for the Coastal Cottage Look
Fish Net - Perfect Nautical Decor! (5x10)
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Assorted Sea Shells Per Lb
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
12" Wooden Ship Wheel
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
LIGHTHOUSE Light House WASTEBASKET trash NAUTICAL
Amazon Price: $37.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Wooden Ship Bookends
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
Magazines on Country and Cottage Style
International Magazines on Country Style
French Country Products for the Home
Mas d'Ousvan French Design Block Print Vibrant red Pomegranate flower tablecloth 71 by 128 inch + 12 napkins
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Jason D6111 Provencal Rooster Placemats, Set of 4
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
French Country Homespun Blues Boxed set of 3 kitchen tea dish towels
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
Pack of 2 Lavender embroidered waffle weave French Provence Kitchen Tea Towels
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Moulin de la Brague Herbes de Provence in Linen Bag - 5.3 oz.
Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 07/25/2008)
More French Selections
French, as most European magazines, have large glossy photo spreads which really show off the featured items.
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