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Shades of Country: Designing a Life of Comfort Hardback - 2006

by Chippy Irvine

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This home design book reveals the timeless quality and the adaptability of country style to almost any personal aesthetic. Unlike other books on the topic, this beautifully photographed book is a valuable reference that explores six different styles of country in detail: clean and simple, rustic, farmhouse, grand country, cottage, and urban arcadia. (Interior Design)

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Country living and style permeates every aspect of our culture- we yearn for the simplicity and comfort of country style living as seen in the pages of popular publications like "Country Living" Magazine and in Shabby Chic decor. There are many shades of country to match your personal style and "Shades of Country," written by "Chippy Irvine," masterfully presents some of America's most beautiful, charming and fascinating country houses. Chippy introduces six unique country styles; Farmhouse, Grand Country, Cottage, Rusticator, Clean and Simple, and Urban Arcadia; enrich a home with warmth, texture, color and beauty. "Shades of Country" shows how you can mix and match styles or create a unified look while helping you enjoy the comfort of living in country style.

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  • Title Shades of Country: Designing a Life of Comfort
  • Author Chippy Irvine
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Taunton Press, Newtown, Connecticut
  • Publication date October 17, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781561588169 / 1561588164
  • Weight 2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.88 x 9.19 x 0.87 in (27.64 x 23.34 x 2.21 cm)
  • Category Home Improvement / Construction
  • Library of Congress subjects Decoration and ornament, Rustic - United, Interior decoration - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006011175
  • Dewey Decimal Code 747.883
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