The Country House: Classic Style for an Elegant Home

by JennyGibbs (Author), Alison Wormleighton (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.51

  What is it that gives country house style its unique feeling of understated elegance combining grandeur with comfort? And how can you adapt this popular look to every room? Follow the development of the country house, find inspiration in color photographs of traditional interiors and new interpretations of the style, and go over ideas for wall coverings, floors, window treatments, furniture, and more. Conveys the irresistible allure of this style in a stunning manner.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $10.23

  Take a fresh look at one of the best known and loved of all interior design styles, and see how beautiful country decorating can be! This room-by-room guide of free country homes offers practical advice to use and gorgeous photos to admire. You'll get inspiration from glorious entry halls with magnificent stairways, painted ceilings, and elaborate plasterwork; sitting rooms filled with gilt-framed furniture; and romantic bedrooms with lace-canopied beds. The homes, which display a range of styles from the 17th to the 20th centuries, seem both classic and timeless, with attention paid to even the minutest details. From large chandeliers to the smallest fittings, every magnificent full-color photo will thrill you!