Cottage Style Decorating

Book excerpt: Give every room in the house a fresh breath of cozy cottage style (minus the gingham) with Sunset's new Cottage Style Decorating. This book is all about the "new" cottage style -- a fresher, lighter approach to cottage colors, fabrics, furnishings, and decorating elements. Filled with over 300 full-color photographs and inspiring text, Cottage Style Decorating offers hundreds of ways to update your home with today's new country look,from porches and entryways to living rooms and home offices. Includes a resource guide for stores, manufacturers, and mail order. Key Features: --Fresh Cottage Style, including shabby-chic, rustic, romantic, serene and simple, beach cottage, cabin, and bunkhouse -- How to incorporate TVs, computers, and media centers into country schemes -- Tips for displaying collections, artwork, and found objects -- Decorating with plants and cut flowers -- Cottage touches for the four seasons