Country Living Salvage Style

"Decorate with repurposed, refurbished, and vintage items to stunning effect. Try wire cubbies for pretty bathroom storage; a tree trunk as a rustic nightstand; a bedspring as an inventive memo board; a breadbox to hold silverware and so much more!" --Back cover.

Any home anywhere can achieve that cozy cottage feel. Just look at these color photos, brimming with surprising and inspiring ideas, and you'll see the possibilities. This magnificent guide to cottage style salutes both traditional takes and fresh twists on this enduring look, and highlights those elements that truly make a room cottage style. The sheer number of variations on this laid-back approach is simply amazing, ranging from a California bungalow furnished in flea market finds to a New York apartment that seems straight out of the English countryside. Flip through the pages of images. Then use them as blueprints to copy precisely or as an idea manual of clever ways to apply unique colors, work with wallpaper patterns, or display collections. “Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs throughout.”--Publishers Weekly.

Vintage style is faded rose prints, crisp antique linens, and the cozy elegance of country living. Popular and pretty, it's a look that can be captured with the help of this definitive guide. Christina Strutt, owner of the renowned design firm Cabbages & Roses, takes a tour of town and country homes to showcase, with beautiful photographs, hundreds of style ideas. Handmade floral fabric prints, mismatched country crocks, heirloom pieces, and thrift-store finds decorate the vintage kitchen, while living rooms are cozy with patchwork cushions, antique silks, and oversized family sofas. The room-by-room tour leads to the vintage bedrooms, where billowing muslin drapes, flower prints, and embroidered bed linens create a tranquil retreat. The look is beautiful and timeless--and with this book, easy to achieve.

"Beautify your garden using rescued and recycled materials"--Jacket.

Use items such as balustrades, mantels, iron rails, shutters and others to create functional and artistic items.

"Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke shows how to decorate and renovate a home inexpensively with repurposed, restored, and recycled materials. Providing inspiration and practical information, he perfectly captures why sustainable living is important and reveals how everyone can create a home that's a harmonious with the environment as it is beautiful. What's more, 'Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.' explains how to do it without buying costly materials from far-flung places or throwing out what you already have. Room by room, Florke presents ideas, examples, and resources that are "shades of green." His approach begins with a major focus for each room, such as vanities, sinks, and tubs in the bathroom. Sharing his flea market and thrift shopping skills as well as some savvy wisdom inspired by his grandmother, Florke will help you create a welcoming, lovely, earth-friendly décor--without spending a fortune"--P. [2] of cover.

Embrace the simple life and bring a kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer feeling to your home. Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cozy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room. Just add rustic country charm to make your own home your favorite place to be. An intimate look inside these homes reveals how designers blend elements of old and new and add a touch of distinctive character to every room. The house tours include: renovated New York farmhouse that pairs classic architecture with a fresh color palette for a hip yet historic look; a Virginia Colonial-style home with reclaimed floors and exposed beams A ranch-style Texas home built from scratch which displays old-time charm inside and out. (Think: tons of textured cozy lived-in rooms featuring aged furniture and collections of time-worn books and oiled paintings.) Whether you are looking to renovate or simply decorate your home, upgrade your kitchen with an apron-front sink, add shiplap to your walls, or introduce flair to your living space with flea market finds, this expansive collection of farmhouses will guide and inspire you. And it makes the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of a farmhouse of their own.

Offers household hints and practical solutions to everyday problems, covering such diverse topics as clutter control, gardening, baking, and cleaning.