Bookcases, either built-in or free-standing, are a terrific bonus in any home. Unfortunately, they can become cluttered and chaotic. If you've been avoiding sorting the things on your bookshelves, wondering where to begin and where it will all end, follow these quick tips for making your shelves shipshape with ...

Country cottage style decorating is nostalgic and reminiscent of days gone by. It’s a style that is relaxed, fresh, cosy and most of all, comfortable. When most people think of country cottage style decor the first thing that comes to mind is bold, floral prints of dizzying proportions splattered all ...

 Feminine, floral, cozy, pastel, and distressed. Are these the terms that describe the look you'd like for your home? What defines cottage style? Colour - Pastels are the order of the day for cottage style rooms. For the walls, pale pink, lavender, blue, green, or yellow ...

 From pure white slip covers, chipped white painted furniture, and a mix of accessories - none of which match, this is Shabby Chic. You can describe Shabby Chic as fresh and traditional; plain and patterned; casual and elegant; simple and ornate; rumpled and tidy. 'Shabby-Chic' is ...

 How wonderful to display armloads of fresh flowers gathered from your garden, to stray from standard florist vases and search for containers with character. Fill an Antique PieceA vintage tin can (or a colourful modern aluminum container) makes a classic basket for summertime blooms. Simply punch two holes near the rim of ...

Give an old lamp a facelift in less than half an hour. Shed new light on the situation by giving a lampshade a much needed redo. A few simple steps and a little bit of time is all that's required. You will need: - Crystal Lampshade ...

With a pink beaded necklace, this vintage milk bottle becomes a charming vase. To embellish the bottle, select a variety of beads from a craft store. Mix colours, or use different shades of one colour. String beads onto bead wire, occasionally wrapping the wire around a bead and ...

 Create flair for your home accessories by using trims such as ribbons, appliques, beads, fringes, and buttons. Whether stitched by hand or fused using fabric glue or an iron, trims such as ribbons, appliques, beads, fringes, and buttons add pops of colour and pattern to textiles. ...

Want little changes with big impact? Here, 20 easy ways to turn so-so space into your dream home. Tabletop Tricks 1. Be creative with silk roses. Make an impromptu table runner by scattering a layer of petals over a console or a dining room table. 2. Dine with dish towels. ...

Create a more feminine feel for your countertop Do countertop appliances give your cooking space a hard, industrial edge? For a more feminine feel, hide your coffeemaker and other equipment behind a veil of vintage dishtowels. Tacked onto orange painted cupboards, these floral-print beauties give the room warmth ...

Simple ways to spruce up your home decor From Plain to Pretty Don’t let the adage fool you: April’s flowers herald spring just as much as May’s post-shower buds. And what smarter way to display a bunch of hyacinths or daffodils than with this easy update of a basic ...

Shabby Chic is a comfortable, casual decorating style with a look that uses vintage accessories, pastels, and comfortable furniture. While people have been living with old lace tablecloths, dreamy soft floral fabrics, light painted furniture furniture, wrought iron curtain rods with filmy sheer curtains, and colorful fresh flowers for ...

Whether you live by the beach or just dream about ocean breezes, you can enhance the natural beauty of your home with crisp white, splashes of bold color, and sea-themed accents. Ocean View A framework of majestic wood beams framing a stunning ocean view don't leave ...

An abandoned bar cabinet gets a stylish makeover with decorative paint. Before "When neighbors moved out of my building, they left this bar cabinet on the curb," says Country Living Executive Editor Larry Bilotti, who rescued it without ...

Red Accents This painting served as inspiration to infuse the room with hints of red. A striped pillow, nautical flags, and a single bloom on the bed stand carry out the effect. Charming Country Bedroom The soft patina of the beadboard ceiling and ...