Country Cottages: Relaxed Elegance to Rustic Charm

by Cindy Cooper (Editor)

Overview

Find inspiration in this collection of new and renovated cottages, from the heart of the rural countryside to a quiet suburb or city dwelling.

Country Cottages is filled with unique interior styles in comfortable settings spanning the United States. This book includes a selection of modern to traditional home styles from some of the finest architects and interior designers in the country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781940772738
Publisher:	Hoffman Media
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Series:	Cottage Journal
Pages:	220
Sales rank:	1,031,950
Product dimensions:	11.60(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Cindy Cooper is the editorial director of The Cottage Journal magazine and is vice president of Shelter Content for Hoffman Media. She draws on her exceptional creative vision and more than 35 years of experience in the publishing business to develop compelling magazines and books. Among recent titles for Hoffman Media and 83 Press are Country Farmhouse, French Style with Vintage Finds, Classic Cottages, A Cottage for Every Season, and Christmas in the Cottage.

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Introduction

Country style is one of the most personal decorating genres that makes a connection the world over. This style can be appreciated in the middle of the city or rural settings, usually appreciating a simpler lifestyle or pleasurable way of living, to a timeless style with a fondness for patinas of worn paint and handmade accessories. With our search to feature Country cottages throughout the land we found various architectural designs that preserved country style. From modern to shabby chic, the outdoor setting is often times just as significant as the inside, from row gardens to a setting in the countryside.

Country style lends a feeling of openness to guests and entertaining while blending informal with formal in fabrics, furniture and lighting as well as architectural design, adding flea market finds with period antiques. Individual tastes in style have its origins in Europe, and as time went on, the American West.

Homes in the Country cottage style can be found at water’s edge, in the mountains, city or suburbia. From rustic to modern in furniture styles, wall and flooring options and certainly energy efficiency, the Country look has become part of the criteria for creating a country home that meets modern standards and suits the needs of families as a refuge. Mixing antiques and collectibles as well as flea market finds, heirloom linens and quilts, and even the occasional shed antlers– you can achieve the look plus the comfortable feel of country at its best. And, at its best it is warm and forgiving and filled with personal style!

Inside this book you will find a portfolio of Country cottages that live large and open new concepts for cozy living. Each home has details regarding the rooms from interior designer to architect or by the homeowner themselves. From Washington to Michigan we have a collection to introduce you to new ideas within these pages. Each room in every home tour is a personal story of a family living experience whether built for guests, to welcome for entertaining, or simply for two. From the kitchen to back porch–country is a way of life and home is always the ultimate retreat.