Have you ever wondered, what is it exactly that makes a mountain cabin cozy and warm? Is it the stunning setting, rustic cabin decor, time spent with family and friends, or the appreciation for the small things in life? We think it's a combination of all of the above. With ski season right around the corner, now is t
For a young Anglo-Italian family, American designer Joy Moyler breathes fresh air into an English manse with a storied past
Learn the interior designer tips & tricks for a design magazine quality English country style home decorating.
Featuring ten exceptional British country homes still in the hands of the original families, The English Country House tells their stories.
This historic eighteenth-century house enters a new chapter as a family home with careful restoration and renovation, sympathetic interiors by Hugh Henry and gardens that open out to the surrounding woods, streams and coast beyond.
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Décor Inspiration: A Country House in Norfolk Designed by Veere Grenney - There are prints and patterns and canopy beds, rustic ceiling beams and exposed brick, and a myriad of spectacular rooms including a conservatory, morning room, and even a flower room ...
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Tasked with decorating a nineteenth-century stone cottage in Pembrokeshire, John McCall made use of an unusually creative method to conceive its understated and eclectic look.
The owners of this Thirties Georgian-style house were keen to give it an established look while avoiding any stuffiness. So they asked designer Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay to conjure distinctive interiors full of idiosyncratic details
In an extract from Mark Purcell's The Country House Library, the author introduces some of the most impressive libraries in Britain's country houses, and discusses their decline in the twentieth century.
A round up of 20 DIY fall decor ideas that take just minutes and are so easy to create a warm and cozy home.
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Their English Country Cottages My dream house would be pretty simple, nothing big or fancy Christina and her husband Tony fell in love with this glorious cottage two years ago, their only problem was that the cottage had already sold. The couple loved the cottage so much that they still contacted the agent on the…
Inside Bowood House, An 18th Century English Country House with Capability Brown Landscape Wiltshire, England It’s been called ‘One of the best stately homes in Wiltshire’, Bowood House is an enormous Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam and a substantial garden designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown. Adjacent to the village of Derry Hill, […]
Designer Mary Graham of Salvesen Graham puts a fresh spin on English country house style.
I like a kitchen that has style. I have seen huge kitchens loaded to the rafters with all the latest counters and appliances and back splashes that contractors will tell you that you must have in today's kitchen. Usually they come off cold and antiseptic....not what a kitchen is suppose to be at all. Plus when you go next door, there it is all over again. I am not a trend driven person, in interiors or fashion. I am impressed by a sense of style not cookie cutter looks, especially in kitchens. The focus of this blog is the rustic country style kitchen....a unique kitchen that reflects it's owners charm and personality. Also there will be some country kitchens that give you a ‘vintage’ feel with their overall style, one that fits with an earlier time. I hope these images will give you ideas on how to make your rustic kitchen as authentic as possible. Always warm and inviting, never without style, these unique kitchens are delightful and will have you falling under their spell in no time. traditionalhome.com Any signs of age only add to the charm of the room. You don't want your tables and chairs to be in pristine condition. The checkerboard painted floor and the sunny yellow trim all add to the warmth of this kitchen. indulgy.com Most rustic kitchens create a feeling of comfort. Exposed beams are one of the quickest ways to set the stage for the rustic kitchen. Stone floors will also add to the look, however I think a rug would warm up a space like this that can tend to look cold. 4himglory.tumblr.c Baskets, buckets and a butcher block all add to the warmth of this country kitchen. atticmag.com The white rustic kitchen is my personal favorite! White exposed beams are a wonderful design element for the rustic kitchen. Look for an unique work table, shelving other than the conventional kind, and metal lighting. Dry some herbs for a delightful accent of scent. home-designing.com Of course rustic kitchens can be colorful! The beauty of the farmhouse kitchen is in the use of furniture for storage instead of modern kitchen cabinets. villalerose.com I suggest tables that can double as work tables instead of islands in a rustic kitchen. countryliving.com Bakers tables are always nice. desiretoinspire.net A kitchen this rustic is for someone who appreciates wood and stone. The more natural stone used in a kitchen, the more rustic the feel. pinterest.com What a wonderful space!!!! It would be so much fun to cook in here. cdn7.buildingmoxie.com www.canyoncabinetry.com This rustic kitchen is softened by the addition of gingham and ruffles. Notice he curtain treatment of the class cabinet doors. Axel Vervoordt Touches of a rough-hewn material such as a wooden pantry door or pine island complement this welcoming, and comfortable environment. The touch of blue and white make this kitchen especially pretty. google.com Consider yourself very luck if you have a fireplace in your kitchen. A long harvest table is a must for the rustic farmhouse kitchen. greigedesign.blogspot.com www.houzz.com This kitchen features an antique baking table, a hood framed with antique beams and a bold stone and hardwood floor. The long wooden trough looks lovely filled with flowers. Also try something different with lighting....like these wire baskets. brabournefarm.blogspot.com A collection of crocks is a great addition to the rustic kitchen. dreamincream.blogspot.com sandykoepkeinteriordesign.co If you like chippy decor, the kitchen is the perfect place for a piece or two. lh6.ggpht.com Who wouldn't like to cook in this wonderful kitchen? acquiredobjects.blogspot.com kellyharmondesigns.com In the farmhouse kitchen you don't want to hide everything behind cabinet doors. persephonesbox.com A rugged and colorful kitchen. Kitchens should be fun.....after-all you spend much of your time there. source unknown veranda.com I love furniture like armoires to be used as kitchen storage. It makes for an interesting and authentic rustic kitchen, sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net The door, exposed beams, stone floor and whitewashed walls all set the stage for this kitchen. Now add in the right accessories.....wrought iron chandelier, pottery bowls, cooking utensils that are exposed instead of hidden away, terracotta flower pots. All this adds the charm to the rustic kitchen. countryliving.com pinterest.com Rustic kitchen come is all styles. This one has a nautical feel. architecturaldigest.com Remember you are not looking for perfection in the rustic kitchen. The paint on these beautiful cupboards is not in pristine condition. This is the charm of the rustic kitchen and you must enjoy the patina of age to be happy with this style of kitchen. To see rustic French kitchens click here French Kitchens....Keep Them Authentic Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/11/decorating-your-home-with-pinkgreen.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
A window seat adds so much charm to a room - beckoning you to enjoy a bit of relaxation in a cozy spot. Here's a variety for you to enjoy!
Marston House, one of the most important Georgian houses of south-western England has been rescued from the brink of demolition. John Robinson reports.
One of the grandest Regency clubs in London has undergone a revival in recent years. John Goodall looks at the remarkable story of its development on the former site of Carlton House.
david maurice of LTD architectural has completed 'back country house', a property in new zealand that establishes a close connection with its surroundings.
Well it’s mainly about the magazine shoot but lots of Christmas photos – ok? I wrote this blog last year when the glamorous magazine people came to shoot my house for a Christmas magazine feature. The English Home magazine Christmas edition FINALLY came out this week (I had to wait an ENTIRE year!!) so I…
Farmhouse sinks, exposed brick, vintage-inspired appliances...the rustic country chic aesthetic is having a major moment. But this trend isn't just about looking good on Instagram – it's about creating a kitchen with those copper accents
Fancy a Friday treat with a photo tour around Pearl Lowe's Bohemian Beach House kitchen created with deVOL? It's a beauty!