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.

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Seasonal SWAP-OUT • Take a tablescape from fall to Halloween to Thanksgiving with a few quick changes. Simple modifications offer a smooth and easy way to transition an impressive centerpiece for a variety of autumn celebrations.

LEAF IT TO Mother Nature • Let the vibrant autumn landscape be your guide when bringing the season’s warm hues and rustic textures into your home.

Going All Out for FALL • Gather tips from a resourceful Maine homeowner to give your home’s exterior as much seasonal whimsy as its interior.

Go BIG & Go HOME • Some people are content with a few pumpkins placed on the front steps for fall, but not Jodi. She sees her entire exterior as opportunity to create a certain look and feel, almost evoking a country shop. Follow her lead to add lots of seasonal curb appeal to your home.

A Jewel in the Rough • Get to know a pair of industrious Missouri homeowners who remodeled a tiny ranch-style house to suit their country cottage decorating preferences.

UNCOVERING A Treasure • Step inside a formerly neglected home in Kansas that finds new life at the deft hands of an interior designer whose style merges the best of primitive, Colonial and American farmhouse with a dash of old-world European.

A Mantel TO ADMIRE

A Fresh TAKE ON A Workspace • Cindy’s favorite room is the heart of her home. When she started renovations, she was tempted to gut the space and start from scratch. “The appliances were not usable, and the layout of the kitchen did not flow well,” she says. Ultimately, she opted to rework the floor plan. “I was able to put my unique country-style stamp on it so it would look like a working American country kitchen,” she adds. Here’s how you, too, can create the kitchen of your dreams:

Color AND Pattern AND Texture, OH MY! • Even though kitchens are considered functional spaces in the home, they can still be a feast for the eyes. Create a primitive country design trifecta in your workspace by incorporating a variety of complementary colors, textures and patterns.

Harvest TIME

Warm Welcome • Enhance your home indoors and out with clever and colorful ideas from a Virginia collector who has transformed her modern home to reflect her traditional tastes.

A Cherished Homestead • Learn how to curate your collections from a talented Tennessee homeowner who fashions interiors with an engaging blend of showcase-friendly furniture, historic colors, timeworn materials and natural elements.

THE NEW RUSTIC • Take a tour with an Iowa homeowner and big-time DIYer as she turns back the decorating clock on a modern-day ranch home while guided by childhood memories.

Autumn FLOURISHES • Enrich your home this fall with soft textiles and warm lighting that foster comfort and tranquility.

Country Comforts • Get in tune with the autumn season by feathering your nest with accessories that feature rich color palettes.

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