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SPRING is here - and it is se t to bloom indoors as well as out
side this year. The colours of nature
and style of the country will take our interiors by storm and bring a breath of fresh air to tired
n a tu r e in th e h om e YOUR
: schemes. ' The look is inspired by the English country house -beautiful, warm and wel coming, w ith a relaxed ' comfort th a t comes natu-
i rally. Yet there is a contempo
ra ry spin th a t brings i t bang up-to-date. Th in k wooden floors,
, scatter rugs, sprawly sofas ; and soft, slightly-faded
' drapes and covers and you
i will have the idea. I t is just as suitable for
o n ice n2, Ffeh living^
- j by 1.5 metres. Avoid Igly-coloured or reflec- lurfaces and make sure l ire working a t elbow ■when seated. I s k drawers are an I, but not if they come le expense of plenty of lo om , while in-built linels for electrical |n g are recommended., lie computer should be j directly in front of you ■not opposite a window, Tght reflection could be
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■mcomfortable chair is a lo r cause of back prob- fs. Buy the best you can |rd - ideally with padded I rests - and spend some |e choosing it. lome quality manufac- lers allow a week’s trial
bring. lurching or slumping on
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homes in busy cities as idyllic country cottages and it need not cost a for tune to create. I t perfectly su its th e
trend for recycling old fur niture, mirrors and collec tions of old china or trea sures which are full of age and character. Add simple contempo
rary pieces, ideally in the utility Shaker style, and you have created your very own slice of urban country. S ty l is t Liz Bauwens,
one of the authors of the new book "Country in the City", says: "C urrent ta s te s are moving away from the sharp edges and s tark minimalism of the 90s towards a softer, more welcoming approach th a t takes traditional elements and reinterprets them in a s ty l ish , contemporary
way." Her own home is an airy
four-storey Victorian house in west London. I t absorbs the clutter of her three children and a work ing space for her husband, Simon, who is a profes sional photographer. "I th in k we want our
homes to be mellow, as if they've gradually aged and evolved, rather than having tha t almost brash makeover look. I wanted to show how to use the country look in other set
tings," said Liz. "Individuality, natural
materials, soft decorative p a t te rn s and lig h t and space are so characteristic of a country house. I t 's n a tu ra l and p re t ty b u t
practical. I "This is n o t a lavish,
expensive look, b u t one th a t can be achieved by transforming existing decor and adding finishing touches. Many of the homes I featured are as full of junk shop bargains
as antiques." The book bu rs ts with
examples of homes, many in cities, that have a lived- in, timeless look far removed from the sterile gleaming-room sets favoured by th e glossy
magazines. The stamp of the fami
lies th a t live in them is much more apparent than th e s ig n a tu re of any expensive designer.
i ij mu vuuiii* j »wv»i __ Tips to make your home bloom KITCHEN: Liz Bauwens recommends
choosing colours that echo the scene out side, whether it be a window box or rolling
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such as an Aga, or one large built-in cup board gives a room a relaxed, informal leel in contrast to the uniformity of a range of
matching fitted units. Recycle old units by taking off some of the doors to create an open-shelved look
and paint the fronts of the others. Fretwork strip can be added to frames to
give a flavour of old-fashioned shelves with cotton-embroidered shelf liners. Bring in colour and pattern with plates,
tablecloths or collections of treasures. Use chintz, damask and voiles, along with classic
stripes, checks and textured plain fabncs. Many shops now sell artificially-fadea
LOUNGE: Forget the image of the tradi •
fabrics to give that timeless air. Do not forget bunches of fresh flowers of bowls of spring bulbs.
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with heavy antiques. Today's country room has a laid back, understated style and makes the most of light and space. Colour is inspired by spring flowers -
daffodil yellow, light green, lilac and hyacinth blues or blossom pinks.
Florals are enjoying a comeback and arc
perfect to suggest a rural atmosphere. Let them hang against white or simply painted walls, with plain cotton or linen uphol stered sofas and chairs. Scatter a few floral prints cushions around, not necessarily in a
matching fabric. tat.
ture should have clean, contemporary lines characteristic of ranges in Heals and Ilabi-
The idea here is that less is more. Furni . Old objects, like chandeliers and a cou- . .
pie of antique chests, can be mixed with new suede seating cubes, incense blocks and modern accessories, like steel door
knobs or light switches. Keep the floor simple by sanding and
add blocks of colour in rugs in pastels that tone with billowing curtains on poles in chintz and damask.
If you yearn for a cosier, eclectic feel go , . .
for the colours of the bazaar. Keep the walls in one colour and then cover sofas in vibrant pink, scarlet, and yellow throws. Echo that in curtains and a range of acces sories, so it is not expensive to change if the colour spectrum and your taste moves on. BEDROOM: Green is the colour of
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