Country and Primitive Decorating Books and Magazines

in Country Decor

Receiving home decorating inspiration and ideas for your own home can be a lot of fun when you have books (even vintage books) and magazines to pour over.

There is always shopping in home decor and specialty stores, but after a while that can be expensive, buying items that looked great in the store, but really don't fit the rest of your country home.

Every home we've moved into or redecorated, began with a stack of home magazines and books - and the creation of a tickle file (aka idea folder). You can do all your planning from the comfort of your own home, and leave the house knowing precisely what you'll need for your decorating project.

Country Living resources (books and magazines) have always been my favorites since they're loaded with lots of photos, ideas, and techniques to achieve the layout, theme, and environment you're after.

Here's why I recommend these books to friends, family, and now to you...

Most of the feature designs and country decorating ideas within our site pages are attainable on a modest budget. They'll also get your creative juices flowing when you feel at an all time slump for dressing up a room (or, in the case of primitive country decor, 'dressing down a room').

Just as a writer, staring at a blank page or computer screen is the hardest part of getting the job done - so is the folly of the home decorator. On the other hand, when you have an outline (idea), an emotion (color), or a theme (rustic, primitive, log cabin), you'll find your task half confronted and that much closer to completion.

Browse through lots of pictures in your magazines and books and learn about some fun paint techniques. Get instructions on do-it-yourself curtains, or easy wood treatments to dress up a room.

And don't kid yourself - anyone can accomplish a country inspired decor challenge. As a matter of fact my previously not-so-handy friend Cindy re-designed her kitchen cupboards for under $100 from an idea in a Country Living magazine!

Country Decorating Feature Books

Ready for some more? Great - check out the Country Living decor line below.

A little pricier to obtain the looks within, but definitely inspirational! Most of my Country Living books and magazines are now dog-eared and 1/2 lent out to friends.

Find over 30 Country Living Country Decorating books here.

Country Living Decorating With Flea Market Finds - Hardcover