Country Living Farmhouse Style - by Caroline McKenzie (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Embrace the simple life and bring a kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer feeling to your home. Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cozy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room. Just add rustic country charm to make your own home your favorite place to be. An intimate look inside these homes reveals how designers blend elements of old and new and add a touch of distinctive character to every room. The house tours include: renovated New York farmhouse that pairs classic architecture with a fresh color palette for a hip yet historic look; a Virginia Colonial-style home with reclaimed floors and exposed beams. A ranch-style Texas home built from scratch which displays old-time charm inside and out. (Think: tons of textured cozy lived-in rooms featuring aged furniture and collections of time-worn books and oiled paintings.) Whether you are looking to renovate or simply decorate your home, upgrade your kitchen with an apron-front sink, add shiplap to your walls, or introduce flair to your living space with flea market finds, this expansive collection of farmhouses will guide and inspire you. And it makes the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of a farmhouse of their own."--Publisher.

Book Synopsis

Embrace the simple life and bring a kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer feeling to your home.

Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cozy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room. Just add rustic country charm to make your own home your favorite place to be.

An intimate look inside these homes reveals how designers blend elements of old and new and add a touch of distinctive character to every room. The house tours include:

• renovated New York farmhouse that pairs classic architecture with a fresh color palette for a hip yet historic look;
• a Virginia Colonial-style home with reclaimed floors and exposed beams
• A ranch-style Texas home built from scratch which displays old-time charm inside and out. (Think: tons of textured cozy lived-in rooms featuring aged furniture and collections of time-worn books and oiled paintings.)

Whether you are looking to renovate or simply decorate your home, upgrade your kitchen with an apron-front sink, add shiplap to your walls, or introduce flair to your living space with flea market finds, this expansive collection of farmhouses will guide and inspire you. And it makes the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of a farmhouse of their own.

About the Author

Caroline McKenzie is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in numerous publications, such as Real Simple, Coastal Living, Reveal, and Veranda. Based in Nashville, she has edited many home décor publications, including six on modern farmhouse design. She was previously an editor at Southern Living and the executive editor at Country Living. She is the author of the bestselling Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas (Hearst Home).


Rachel Hardage Barrett is the editor of Country Living magazine. She lives in Birmingham, AL.