Country style has proved itself to be an enduring theme in the way we have decorated our homes over the years. It is easy to understand why - country decorating is comfortable and accessible; it is forgiving of wear and tear, of less than perfect combinations, and provides an oasis of warmth in a high-pressure world. The House and Garden Book of Country Chic has all the appeal of country decor but develops it into a more sophisticated look for the modern home, showing how to combine simplicity and warmth with style and elegance. The stunning illustrations have all been selected from the very best photographs published in House and Garden magazine and show how other people have set about surrounding themselves with visual pleasure. Room by room the chapters in the book consider the essence of chic country style and informative captions pinpoint the key elements. Reflecting the variety and flexibility of the style, the homes featured encompass everything from a classic English look to the warm hues of the Mediterranean or the wonderful natural textures of a retreat in the Far East. Whatever the location, and whether your taste is for cosy chintz, Scandinavian simplicity or Mediterranean earthiness, you will find in this book a wealth of ideas.

House and Garden' Country Chic

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Highton, Leonie

Crafts & Hobbies

Ebury Press

An illustrated gallery of interiors (240 color photos) representing emerging (and re-emerging) decorating themes in settings that include a traditional town house in London, a contemporary apartment in Paris, a rural retreat in the Cotswolds, a royal palace in Scandinavia. "Classic" is used in its strictly lexicographical sense: of the first order. No scholarly paraphernalia. Distributed in the US by Rizzoli. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

The House and Garden Book of Classic Rooms

Bridges, John

Harling, Robert

Home Improvement & Design

Vendome Pr

Explains the elements of different types of country gardens, including the well-structured garden, wilder gardens, romantic gardens, and rose gardens

The House & Garden Book of Country Gardens

Arts & Photography

Vendome Press

Looks at interiors of dining rooms and kitchens from around the world, and offers a selection of ideas from city apartments to country homes

The House & Garden Book of Kitchens & Dining Rooms

The newest title in Vendome's best-selling House &amp; Garden series features the homes of those fortunate enough to have realized the universal dream of creating unique hideaways in some of the most beautiful parts of the world. This lovely, all-color book takes readers on an international tour of these retreats - from Bali and Mexico to upstate New York, Provence, the Alps, and beyond. The arrangement is thematic, with chapters on Houses by the Sea, Mountain Retreats, Country Simplicity, and Exotic Escapes, so that the white clapboard simplicity of Nantucket contrasts interestingly with a seaside house in Brittany, while a luscious Tuscan villa stands next to a quaint English country cottage. One shared theme in these houses is that they tend to be more relaxed in decoration than primary dwellings - there is less need for working spaces or formal entertaining, thus the houses tend to be more open and casual, and enforces the mingling of family life and leisure. The informative text pinpoints the key elements of design and decoration, most of which could be applied to any home, and the superb photographs both illustrate these ideas and inspire readers' dreams.

The House & Garden Book of Vacation Homes (House & Garden)

Architecture

Increasingly used for working, listening to music, watching TV, and consuming intimate meals, the bedroom has become as much a design challenge as larger, more public rooms. Highton has selected the most interesting and varied bedroom designs from North American and international editions of House &amp; Garden to show just how wonderful this room can be. 280 color illustrations.

The House & Garden Book of Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Created in conjunction with House &amp; Garden magazine, a photographic look at country living displays numerous examples of decorating ideas, hints on lighting and color schemes, and decorating inspiration for anyone interested in the simple, informal style of country.

The House & Garden Book of Country Rooms (House & Garden Series)

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