Monday, May 11, 2009

THE ENGLISH COUNTRY LOOK





GROUP VINTAGE PICTURES ON A WALL WITH COAT HOOKS.
*BUILD SHELVES BY STACKING SEVERAL BENCHES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND ACCENT WITH BOOKS AND POTTERY.
* AN OLD MANTLE CLOCK IS AN ENGLISH COUNTRY ACCENT.
* PAINT A DESIGN ON A TABLE WITH STENCILS OR FAUX A DESIGN.
OUTDOORS, PLACE A BENCH IN A SECLUDED SPOT.
PLANT HERBS WITH AN AROMA BY THE BACK DOOR.
* BRING THE GARDEN RIGHT UP TO YOUR DOOR WITH A STATUE AND BRIGHTLY COLORED PLANTS.
* HANG A "WELCOME" BASKET BY THE DOOR FROM AN ORNATE HOOK.
*A DRESSER OR A CABINET CAN BE MADE RUSTIC BY GLUING TWIGS TO THE FRONT.
* WHEN SELECTING FABRICS, CARPETS AND COLOR SW
WHEN SELECTING FABRICS, CARPETS AND COLOR SWATCHES; PUT THEM IN THE ROOM TO BE USED FOR A DA Y OR TWO TO SEE IF YOU WILL LIKE IT.
IF YOUR HOME HAS A WIDE HALL, PLACE A LOVESEAT
OR WIDE BENCH TO ACT AS A WINDOW SEAT FOR
READING OR VISITING.
*INSTALL A MANTEL BETWEEN TWO WINDOWS AND
DECORATE AS A FOCAL POINT.
* PLACE A SMALL TABLE BETWEEN TWO WINDOWS AND
DECORATE WITH FRESH FLOWERS.

1 comment:

Kathy said...

Gio - love the English Country look - so relaxing. That dining/living area is wonderful!

Hope to see you soon!!!

Kathy

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