Country Sampler

Country styles, trends & new products. Whether you prize primitives, favor farmhouse or think traditional is terrific, Country Sampler is a must-have, all-in-one resource for any country decorator. Our unbeatable combination of country-lifestyle articles and a complete catalog of decorating products provide all the tips and tools you need to make your house a country home. Our editorial section features room-by-room home tours, helpful tips from decorating experts, fact-packed articles about your favorite collectibles and an antiques question-and-answer column. Visit homes of country enthusiasts just like you, gather valuable information about today's hottest collections and learn how to decorate with timeworn treasures with the essential articles in every issue. In our catalog, you'll find America's largest selection of original folk art, delightful reproductions and classic country collectibles and furniture. Authentic room settings offer unique styling ideas and show you how country decor can add a warm, personal touch to your home. Best of all, thousands of country furnishings and accessories can be ordered directly from artisans nationwide.

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A DECADE IN TIME POPULAR STYLES OF 1990s COUNTRY • Take a moment to indulge in nostalgia about the rising decorating trends of the 1990s as we honor Country Sampler's heritage.

OUR FAVORITE Feathered Friend

SUMMERTIME SIMPLICITY • Invite visiting friends and family into easygoing living areas and porches thoughtfully adorned with repurposed decor that embodies a cheerful ambience.

TRUE BLUE Country • Find sun-dappled presentations in a cozy Cape Cod built in Arkansas by retired antiques admirers to highlight treasures gleaned from years of cross-country hunting and gathering.

Curate a KITCHEN

Collected INTELLIGENCE

Second Time's the Charm • Take a tour with a Pennsylvania couple who gave up on their dream of restoring a historic house—and then the right one came along.

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Paint Pros

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Style by NUMBERS • Step inside a math instructor's enchanting Vermont home and take in her lessons on revamping orphaned furniture, building stunning showcases and merging thrifted treasures.

Connecting PAST to PRESENT • Discover America's enduring heritage by venturing back in time with North Carolina homeowners who assemble quintessential scenes of yesteryear to create a countryside welcome.

SUMMER by the sea • See how a DIY devotee tapped into her creativity to transform an expansive but commonplace California apartment into a budget-friendly dwelling for her whole family to enjoy.

HOME Suite HOME • Borrow styling cues from Missouri homeowners who infuse an Ozark summer vibe into bedrooms that amplify charm, accentuate coziness and affirm comfort.

Pass Through A PORTAL • “In with the old” is a philosophy that Laura blissfully advocates. When family and visitors enter the spacious hallway leading to the guest quarters in this part of the house, they journey back in time to a country idyll. Laura appoints the space with a myriad of antique furniture pieces, primitive treasures and beloved artwork. “I'm very sentimental and love to display items that bring back memories,” she relates. Follow her five tips for fashioning hand-over-heart-worthy exhibits.

Suite Dreams • Want to establish a powerful focal point in your guest bedroom? Laura and David combine their DIY know-how to craft a unique wall treatment. Use these three tips to customize your...