Country Style covers a wide range of looks and will vary greatly depending upon which country you are in so this guide is to show you how to get the general look and feel. Later I will be writing in more detail about the different types of country style as it is definitely one … [Read more...]
How to choose the right upholstery fabric
Investing in a sofa or occasional chair for your home can be a costly exercise so it pays to understand a little about upholstery fabric before you hit the shops. A sofa, in particular, is a piece of furniture that you need to last for a long time and you also want it to keep … [Read more...]
5 tips to create a calm bedroom environment
I love my bedroom! I find that if I have a good night's sleep then I can achieve anything - well almost anything - the next day. Sleep however can sometimes be elusive, for lots of reasons, but I believe it is a good idea to at least start with a calm bedroom environment. I … [Read more...]
Country Home Ideas – Relaxed Country Style Dining
My recent colour feature in Country Home Ideas used the beautiful Waterperry range from Sanderson Fabrics. Inspired by British country gardens, Sanderson has translated these into very elegant designs that create a gorgeous contemporary country style space. I really like the … [Read more...]
The Art of Shabby
The quintessential European farmhouse with aged, mellow stone, limewashed walls and worn thresholds or a classic English country cottage with a garden of rambling roses and doors and windows that don’t quite line up, are the buildings that lovers of country style will evoke when … [Read more...]
