White is the ultimate color in country-style decorating—so of course Country Living has the ultimate take on white! Organized by design style (rustic, traditional, antique, and modern), the book’s inviting images help you choose the right shade of white for any room—from delicate dove greys to tints with a pearly sheen and more. Whether you’re on the hunt for just the right shade for your décor, a sturdy shade that can stand up to a busy family, a new way to warm up a blank wall, or a white that holds its own in classic color combos like red and white, blue and white, and black and white, Country Living provides the inspiration you need. “Bright Idea” tips throughout showcase design elements like beadboard cabinets, stone sinks, and even pops of color, and explain how each works to drive the overall neutral décor. Plus, do-it-yourself tips like “Paint it!” “Collect it!” and “Craft it!” encourage readers to add homespun charm to their homes with easy mini makeovers or weekend projects.
Chapters include: Why White, Getting White Right, Rustic White, Traditional White, Antique White, Modern White, Country Combos, The Bucket List: 25 No-Fail Paint Colors
Reviews (37)
Disappointed!!
I couldn’t wait to get this book as I love decorating in whites and neutrals. I was so disappointed that I didn’t find one new idea or color that I could use in my home. The pictures were nice, but nothing special and they didn’t give paint color names. With thousands of different shades of white, I was hoping to get more specific ideas. I could go on Pinterest, copy better pictures, and put together a better book with more specifics than this one!
Terrible
Don't waste your money. This book is 7.25 inches wide by 8.25 inches tall. A complete joke. Cannot enjoy the details of the photos. No-one in their right mind would pay $25.00 for this book. Going to return
The book is tiny!
Country Living Books are always good...and a normal size!...but this one is tiny. So distracting, so disappointing. I will probably return it.
Format
There are some nice pictures but I couldn't fully enjoy them because of the small size of the book.
Purchase the Hard Copy
I love both the photos and the content BUT on the kindle fire the pages did not line up. It was very frustrating to flip back and forth to look at a photo and then find the appropriate caption. Perhaps I should have purchased the hard copy. I would not recommend it on a kindle fire
Purchased as a gift
I glanced through it and liked everything I saw.
Very lovely book and a great size
Beautiful photos and thoughtful explanations on using white. I love decor books but really appreciate this smaller size. This would make a love,y gift for someone that wants to simplify but still loves vintage, antiquing and the farmhouse style. I’m going to read and browse through this many times. Larger books are so cumbersome and hard to read. This is a more compact version.
Good book. Not disappointed.
This book had some ideas that I liked on warming up the stark white look.
Pretty pictures, thin details on achieving look
I wanted specific details about paint colors, palates that worked together, features to include to achieve a farmhouse look using whites that would compliment each other. I guess I was hoping for a “ recipe” to pull pieces together to create a cohesive look in my home. Instead I found a lot of pretty photos with very little specific details on how to find or recreate the look on my own.
Country Living???
It was just OK, that's all I got to say.
Disappointed!!
I couldn’t wait to get this book as I love decorating in whites and neutrals. I was so disappointed that I didn’t find one new idea or color that I could use in my home. The pictures were nice, but nothing special and they didn’t give paint color names. With thousands of different shades of white, I was hoping to get more specific ideas. I could go on Pinterest, copy better pictures, and put together a better book with more specifics than this one!
Terrible
Don't waste your money. This book is 7.25 inches wide by 8.25 inches tall. A complete joke. Cannot enjoy the details of the photos. No-one in their right mind would pay $25.00 for this book. Going to return
The book is tiny!
Country Living Books are always good...and a normal size!...but this one is tiny. So distracting, so disappointing. I will probably return it.
Format
There are some nice pictures but I couldn't fully enjoy them because of the small size of the book.
Purchase the Hard Copy
I love both the photos and the content BUT on the kindle fire the pages did not line up. It was very frustrating to flip back and forth to look at a photo and then find the appropriate caption. Perhaps I should have purchased the hard copy. I would not recommend it on a kindle fire
Purchased as a gift
I glanced through it and liked everything I saw.
Very lovely book and a great size
Beautiful photos and thoughtful explanations on using white. I love decor books but really appreciate this smaller size. This would make a love,y gift for someone that wants to simplify but still loves vintage, antiquing and the farmhouse style. I’m going to read and browse through this many times. Larger books are so cumbersome and hard to read. This is a more compact version.
Good book. Not disappointed.
This book had some ideas that I liked on warming up the stark white look.
Pretty pictures, thin details on achieving look
I wanted specific details about paint colors, palates that worked together, features to include to achieve a farmhouse look using whites that would compliment each other. I guess I was hoping for a “ recipe” to pull pieces together to create a cohesive look in my home. Instead I found a lot of pretty photos with very little specific details on how to find or recreate the look on my own.
Country Living???
It was just OK, that's all I got to say.
Great purchase
Love this book. It has a lot of great ideas on how to use white color in interior. Good quality paper with sharp photos on every page.
Simple Elegance
What a lovely little book to freshen up your home.
Helpful resource for establishing a white decor.
Nice photography; great, practical ideas.
Great Book!
I have always liked the Country Living books, and this one does not disappoint.
A great reference for different styles
Great ideas for different styles. Loves the explanation of the finished snd colors. It’s a keeper. Great reference. Wonderful to jump start your freativity
This book is very petite.
There were lots of good decorating ideas in here....recycled from Country Living magazine....I thought it would be in a larger format....more of a table top.....but it's smaller than 11 x 8 .....more like 8 x 6 ....hmmmmmm
Well done!
Helpful with some projects I'm working on.
PAGES ARE ALL UPSIDE DOWN AND BACKWARDS!
Opened the book to see the back pages, and they were upside down! So, the cover has been put on backwards, which isn't a big deal, I guess, but pretty disappointing, since I was going to display the book on my coffee table. I don't really want people to open it up and realize it is a p.o.s.
Superb quality
Quality is on point! I’m so pleased with my purchase!
Shades of White
Shipped very fast and in excellent condition. This book is my favorite for decorating with a cottage theme. It has so much information and many pictures. Love it.
as descrubed slow delivery
product as described slow delivery.
Many repeated pictures
I was previewing this book to purchase. As I scrolled through, many pictures looked familiar. Sure enough, many of the same rooms were featured in Country Living (2013!!) Decorating With White. Hey, I get that white is timeless, but I think recycling pictures from 6 years previous to this publication is lazy and misleading. Others have said some of these rooms also appeared in Country Living magazine. So if you subscribe to the magazine or have Decorating With White, this book is probably a pass. When I buy an expensive decorating book, I’m looking for fresh, new ideas I wouldn’t have seen elsewhere...
Realistic/price conscious suggestions
Enjoyed pictures/design
Boring book.
This was a very dull book. It provided no inspiration, just photo after photo of dull interiors. I also expected this to be from English Country Living, but it isn’t, it’s American. Definitely not worth the money. So disappointing.
Awesome Book
I am a consultant for home decor. Paint colours, accessories etc. This book provides a visual aid for clients to understand options for their living space.
I returned it
waste of money - its a lovely book but not for that price I returned it
Lots of ideas
Love this little book
