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HOUSE & HOME /DECORATING

RUSTIC HOMES

GET THE RUSTIC LOOK!

Charming touches found in

classic farmhouses, cozy cabins,

and weathered barns make any

room warm and inviting. From

rough-hewn floors to barn-wood

walls, a claw-foot bathtub to

pretty patterned bed covers,

open kitchen shelving to flea

market finds, here’s how to

create the home of your drea

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➜RUSTIC HOMES

BARNS, CABINS, COTTAGES & FARMHOUSES

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CLASSICDOWN-HOMECHARMFarmhouses were made for the kind of old-fashioned décor that has delivered tried-and-true country comfort for decades. Quilts on the bed, patterned wallpaper, a chintz-covered chair in the living room—these signs instantly convey that in this house, rough edges are softened with homespun care. Proudly displayed collections of yellowware or jadeite, and treasured antiques such as spindle beds or pine tables, are other hallmarks of a style that says “you’ve come home.”

FAR M FR E S H A headboard made from reclaimed shipping pallets with barn lighting gets warmed up with a mohair throw and graphic pillows.

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CLASSICDOWN-HOMECHARMFarmhouses were made for the kind of old-fashioned décor that has delivered tried-and-true country comfort for decades. Quilts on the bed, patterned wallpaper, a chintz-covered chair in the living room—these signs instantly convey that in this house, rough edges are softened with homespun care. Proudly displayed collections of yellowware or jadeite, and treasured antiques such as spindle beds or pine tables, are other hallmarks of a style that says “you’ve come home.”

FAR M FR E S H A headboard made from reclaimed shipping pallets with barn lighting gets warmed up with a mohair throw and graphic pillows.

In this former barn in the Texas Hill Country, white brightens up the rough-hewn floors and unfinished wooden walls. A chandelier adds a grace note.

Vintage finds bring character to this kitchen: a pine farm table, metal bistro chairs, and a painted hutch that proudly displays the homeowners’ collection of milk-glass dishware.

An absence of color can bring polish to a rustic space and seems perfectly at home in a more refined residence.

Nicely Neutral

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In this former barn in the Texas Hill Country, white brightens up the rough-hewn floors and unfinished wooden walls. A chandelier adds a grace note.

Vintage finds bring character to this kitchen: a pine farm table, metal bistro chairs, and a painted hutch that proudly displays the homeowners’ collection of milk-glass dishware.

An absence of color can bring polish to a rustic space and seems perfectly at home in a more refined residence.

Nicely Neutral

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On the island shelf, a pair of baskets and a vintage galvanized tack box make an attractive spot for stashing unsightly grocery totes and bulky bakeware.

On the island shelf, a pair of baskets and a vintage galvanized tack box make an attractive spot for stashing unsightly grocery totes and bulky bakeware.

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The kitchen on this farm was once a horse stable. Now it is a handsome and hardworking space with reclaimed wood, antique furnishings, and vintage fixtures.

Built for Business

A graphic hotel sign draws attention away from the hardworking heat and air wall unitjust above.

When you’re mixing things up, look beyond the U.S.A. Vintage pieces with foreign flair add a well-traveled air to country rooms.

Worldly Wise

B R IG HT I D EA: A salmon-hued

table and church pew outfitted with

feather-down pillows transition to

an extra dining space in a pinch.

A graphic hotel sign draws attention away from the hardworking heat and air wall unitjust above.

When you’re mixing things up, look beyond the U.S.A. Vintage pieces with foreign flair add a well-traveled air to country rooms.

Worldly Wise

B R IG HT I D EA: A salmon-hued

table and church pew outfitted with

feather-down pillows transition to

an extra dining space in a pinch.

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Pigs are country, whether in France or in this Texas cabin. The Gallic theme is emphasized by a toile-like pillow on the rustic bench below.

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A Light Touch While a traditional log cabin can easily read masculine, heavy, and dark, the owners of this new Jackson, Wyoming, log home wanted a cozy residence with a feminine feeling. One strategy: using colorful floor coverings to add warmth throughout—even in the kitchen!

A plush coffee table in pale blue makes this a living room where ladies and gentlemen can feel at home. The crimson armchairs and pale blue shade combine for a sophisticated pairing.

Afraid that too much wood might be stifling, the homeowners chose to paint the kitchen cabinets a warm gray. The result is an airy contrast to the paneling in surrounding rooms.

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A Light Touch While a traditional log cabin can easily read masculine, heavy, and dark, the owners of this new Jackson, Wyoming, log home wanted a cozy residence with a feminine feeling. One strategy: using colorful floor coverings to add warmth throughout—even in the kitchen!

A plush coffee table in pale blue makes this a living room where ladies and gentlemen can feel at home. The crimson armchairs and pale blue shade combine for a sophisticated pairing.

Afraid that too much wood might be stifling, the homeowners chose to paint the kitchen cabinets a warm gray. The result is an airy contrast to the paneling in surrounding rooms.

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CLASSICDOWN-HOMECHARMFarmhouses were made for the kind of old-fashioned décor that has delivered tried-and-true country comfort for decades. Quilts on the bed, patterned wallpaper, a chintz-covered chair in the living room—these signs instantly convey that in this house, rough edges are softened with homespun care. Proudly displayed collections of yellowware or jadeite, and treasured antiques such as spindle beds or pine tables, are other hallmarks of a style that says “you’ve come home.”

RECLAIM, REPURPOSE, REFURBISH, OR RESTORE YOUR WAY TO THE COUNTRY-STYLE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!

Rustic touches borrowed from barns, cabins, cottages, and

farmhouses make even modern homes feel warm and snug.

Country Living offers an abundance of inspiring ideas and

gorgeous photographs to help you find your design style,

whether it’s Classic Down-Home Charm, Eclectic Country,

Reclaimed Rustic, and more!

Each month, Country Living brings its lively reporting on the casual, comfortable lifestyle to 12.6 million readers and is the #1 newsstand seller in the shelter category.

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September 2016Do-It-Yourself / Decorating & Design $24.95 ($27.95 Canada)Hardcover8 ½" × 10" • 176 pagesISBN 9781618371775

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