Country Living Country Chic: Country Style for Modern Living

by Liz Bauwens, Alexandra Campbell

Take classic country and combine it with modern urban interiors—and you have a fresh style that works anywhere. “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. Learn to combine old with new, and how to mix and match classic patterns and colors.”— Bridal Guide Magazine.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2001

Reviews

[Alicia Bayer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this from the library and enjoyed it, but didn't find much that matched the kind of country style that speaks to me (repurposed older pieces with character, weathered wood, mismatched elements, punches of color, a sense of history and function, farmhouse pieces, garden elements...). There are lots of color photos but I wouldn't call all of the homes featured country. A lot of them were more minimalist, urban and/or modern. For instance, some of the rooms featured were all white with almost nothing in them. I personally don't think of that as country. It was a good book to flip through for inspiration and there were a few rooms that sparked ideas, but not it's not a book I'd purchase.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore a warm and informal look in a home so this book worked for me. Lots of colorful photos. Wonderful information regarding mixing colors, materials and furnishings in a "country" or "simple" decorating style. I am always using a limited budget so I love how the author combined ideas using heirlooms with inexpensive finds. It does not look dated even years later which is always a good sign for any design book. Two great chapters for my inspiration was the "Bazaar Style" and the "Ethnic" chapter which featured global and eclectic style ideas. Also some very good ideas for outdoors retreats.

[Carolien]

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