The sixth title in the best selling Smart Approach series, The Smart Approach to Country Decorating addresses America's most popular decorating style. All loyal fans and converts to the cozy country look will love this book. It is both a useful reference and an inspirational "dream" book. It explores the roots of country and lays the groundwork for creating the look in any home. Through words and pictures, readers will see the details, both interior and exterior, that add up to this well-loved style. The book also surveys a wide menu of timeless fabrics, finishes, and furniture. To sum up the country spirit, there is an ample sampling of country accessories and evocative collections from rustic to refined. Readers familiar with the Smart Approach series will recognize the friendly "Smart Steps" to a professional result, as well as the handy "Smart Tips" scattered throughout the book. Many big, beautiful color photographs invite readers into some of the prettiest country-decorated homes across the continent.
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"The Smart Approach to Country Decorating, Margaret Sabo Wills, explores the roots of country and lays the groundwork for creating the look in any style home."
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The sixth title in the popular Creative Homeowner Smart Approach series, The Smart Approach to Country Decorating addresses America's most popular decorating style. Seasoned author Margaret Sabo Wills cites this reason for its loyal fans: "They're drawn to an approach that offers the comfort of the familiar and traditional yet allows plenty of scope for the highly individual, even quirky, imagination." This book explores the roots of country and lays the groundwork for creating the look in any home. In words and pictures, readers will see the details, both interior and exterior, that add up to this well-loved vernacular style. In addition, the book surveys a wide menu of timeless fabrics, finishes, and furniture. To sum up the country spirit, there's an ample sampling of country accessories and evocative collections from rustic to refined. Readers who are familiar with the Smart Approach series and newcomers alike will appreciate the easy advice of the Smart Steps and Smart Tips that take them through the design process.
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Fantastic book, filled with gorgeous photographs of country homes!!!,
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This review is from: The Smart Approach to Country Decorating (Paperback)
I have owned this book for years, and I continue to hang on to it. It's a fabulous book, well written, with absolutely gorgeous photography of a range of country home interiors. I keep coming back to this book because of the amazing photography. There are photos in here that really stir my imagination and get my creative juices flowing. I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed if you love to look at wonderful photographs of wonderfully designed and decotrated country homes and interiors.
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This is a beautifully illustrated book and is almost like a textbook for country decorating. I found it very helpful and would gladly recommend it to anyone considering country decorating or anyone who is involved in country decorating but who wants some new ideas. A great book for your library.
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This book arrived in much better shape than I expected. The pictures and text are great. A very helpful book for decorating my home.
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country room, paint technique, natural hues, country details Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Country Backdrops, Furnishing Your House, Architectural Elements, Greek Revival, The Colors of Country, Interior Features, New England, Queen Anne, Old World, Country Bath, Native American New!
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country room, paint technique, natural hues, country details Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Country Backdrops, Furnishing Your House, Architectural Elements, Greek Revival, The Colors of Country, Interior Features, New England, Queen Anne, Old World, Country Bath, Native American New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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