Young Country Living
Country Style : Episode COS-307 -- More Projects »
Starting out in the "real world" can be a daunting task for many young adults and designing their first "real" home or apartment on a budget can be challenging. Country Home magazine's Mary Emmerling has ideas for creating a country look that is affordable, functional and youthful.- The room is wrapped in a soft aqua wallpaper with just a hint of pattern for a vintage touch.
- Furnishings include a rattan sofa piled with pillows in floral, stripe and checked fabrics, a wicker coffee table and suitcases stacked for a side table. The sofa is less expensive than an upholstered piece and can be moved to a sunroom or porch later on. The coffee table and suitcases provide extra storage and add a natural, textural feel to the room.
- A large walnut cabinet on the far wall is a bit more formal but still works with the relaxed look. The polished finish and straight lines contrast with other casual elements.
Black and white framed prints and mix-and-match glasses used as candleholders adorn the mantel. The centerpiece is a wire urn filled to the brim with photographs. It provides a stylish place to store them and is an easy way to get everyone talking during parties when one is pulled out and passed around. Another idea is to place a bowl filled with vintage toys on a side table.
A crystal-covered chandelier helps to inject some personality into a space.Other inexpensive decorating ideas include no-fuss sheer window shades, candle groupings and all kinds of baskets to store papers, blankets and magazines.
Guests Mary Emmerling
Creative Director,
Country Home magazine
Website:
www.countryhome.com
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