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Scandinavian Country by Joann Barwick and Norma Skurka Scandinavian Country by Joann Barwick and Norma Skurka
Available March 2006. 240pp, 290 colour illustrations. This book takes the reader on a tour of more than twenty exceptional residences that show the simplicity and fresh allure of Scandinavian country style.


Price:  £19.95

The New Country Style: Inspiration for modern living by Chloe Grimshaw
Jan 2006. 272pp, 580 colour illus. This inspirational interiors book, the first in the series "new Country Style" redefines English country style for a growing international, design-savvy audience. A creative new generation of city-dwellers is seeking the country life, whether in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, the Devon moorland or the Norfolk broads. Snapping up cottages, sprucing up inherited properties, reinterpreting vernacular buildings, this new wave of country people are injecting funkiness and bright ideas into their stylish individual places and spaces.


Price:  £24.95
The New Country Style: Inspiration for modern living by Chloe Grimshaw

Modern Country Style by Mary Norden
Avail. Sept 2003. 144pp, paperback. How to recreate today's country interior style including practical advice on the use of natural textiles, subtle colours and organic shapes.


Price:  £16.99

French Country Living by Caroline Clifton-Mogg
144pp. Hardback. France's familiar romantic landscape, with its small farms, atmospheric medieval villages and sleepy manor houses, is still a vital part of French life. Drawing on this rich inspirational heritage, French Country Living is a practical resource for all those people who love the green and pleasant land of Le Belle France and seek to bring a touch of French style into their own homes.


Price:  £18.99
French Country Living by Caroline Clifton-Mogg

The most beautiful villages of Scotland by Hugh Palmer
2004. 208pp, 295 colour illus. Thirty five villages are the subject of Hugh Palmer's glorious evocation of Scottish rural life. Special sections on Scottish castles and the monuments of the country's Celtic past round out the account, and a traveller's guide listing places to visit, to stay and to eat makes this beautiful book one of the most complete pictures of recent years of the Lowlands, Highlands and islands.


Price:  £24.95

The cottage book by Carol Bass
2003. (T&H) Simpicity, comfort and intimacy define the cottage - and frame the hottest trends in home design today. The author presents an extraordinary range of cottages both old and new - seaside, countryside, nestled in the woods, and celebrates the values of cozy simplicity that make cottage living such an irresistible dream.


Price:  £19.95
The cottage book by Carol Bass

At peace at home: Simple solution for restful rooms
April 2003. 176pp, colour illus. This book shows the principles of harmony, simplicity, unity, balance and intuition to form a personal reptoire of moods and styles, as well as creating a beautiful living enviroment in which you feel relaxed and at ease. Discover a unique blend of practical advice, design know-how and Eastern wisdom that will instruct and inspire.


Price:  £20.00

Modern Country by Mary Norden
2000. 144pp, 225 colour photographs, 12 practical, step by step projects are included in this title to show the reader how to recreate some of the essential features of a modern country style from curtains to cushions to bedhead covers. The book organized by the main ingredients of style: colour, textures, pattern and atmosphere.


Price:  £18.99
Modern Country by Mary Norden

Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
197pp. This very popular book shares the design secrets behind "shabby chic". The author shares her knowledge on style, home furnishings, from flowers to vintage clothing, and flea market treasures. You'll learn how to bring this distinctive look into your home.


Price:  £35.00

Pure Country : A new approach to country style by Katrin Cargill
160pp, 300 colour photographs. In "pure country", internationally acclaimed stylist and decorator Katrin Cargill reveals her elegant, modern approach to the traidtional country look. From English country cottages to simple mediterranean farmhouses and Shaker meeting houses, Katrin presents pared down, achievable interiors, all stunningly captured by leading interiors photographer Simon Upton.


Price:  £18.99

Country in the City: Relaxed style for modern living by Liz Bauwens & Alexandra Campbell Country in the City: Relaxed style for modern living by Liz Bauwens & Alexandra Campbell
2001. 160pp, 230 colour photographs. This book features real life locations and is packed full of ideas to create the ultimate stylish yet comfortable home.


Price:  £19.99

The Perfect Country Room by Emma Louise O' Reilly
1996. 143pp, 175 colour photgraphs. An exploration of the country home from each room in the house to its location. Over 175 colour photographs are are used with the text to give a feeling of all aspects of country life.


Price:  £20.00
The Perfect Country Room by Emma Louise O' Reilly

English Country: Living in England's Private Houses by Caroline Seebohm & Christopher Simon Sykes
1987. 288pp, 400 colour illus. This book contains chapters on art and furniture, chintzes and wallpapers, watercolours, pottery and porcelain, childrens books and doll's houses, providing an invaluable history of the quintessentially English decorative arts which is sure to inspire readers with ideas for their own homes.


Price:  £29.95

Family Houses in the Country by Alexandra D' Arnoux
2000. 251pp, 330 colour illus. This work takes the reader through a number of gracious retreats in the US, England, Scotland, Italy and France. It provides warm portraits of country houses where decorative details combine with family traditions.


Price:  £29.95
Family Houses in the Country by Alexandra D' Arnoux

Creating Country Style: inspirational and practical decorating projects for the home by Stewart & Sally Walton Creating Country Style: inspirational and practical decorating projects for the home by Stewart & Sally Walton
1998. 160pp, 350 colour photographs. Creating country style presents 40 decorating projects to bring the freshness of the country style into your own home. Lists of all the materials and techniques you need to complete each project are included, illustrated step by step to ensure success.


Price:  £14.95

Country Houses of Tuscany by Barbara Stoeltie
2000. 192pp, 220 illus. From San Gimignano to the rugged Maremma coastline, this collection explores 20 Tuscan homes. The book explores the interiors, the inhabitants, the surrounding landscape and even some of the homeowners favorite recipes.


Price:  £12.99
Country Houses of Tuscany by Barbara Stoeltie

Country Houses of England by Barbara Stoeltie Country Houses of England by Barbara Stoeltie
1999. 190pp, colour illus. This volume provides photographs of the interiors and exteriors of many great and diverse examples of the contemporary country abode. There are all kinds of residences featured from manors and cottages through to converted barns and keeper's lodges.


Price:  £12.99

Country Kitchens by Jocasta Innes
1995. 180pp, 270 colour photographs. This guide to kitchens includes practical advice for fitting, decorating and equipping a country style kitchen.


Price:  £16.99
Country Kitchens by Jocasta Innes

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