New Swedish Style - A Practical Decorating Guide

NEW SWEDISH STYLE presents hundreds of ideas to inspire pure and simple elegance in the home. Easy shapes and textures, crisp checks and florals dominate these cozy painted rooms, where gingham curtains and fresh flowers evoke the brisk breezes of summer and the spirit of Carl Larsson's Sundborn. Painted floors and furniture suggest a simpler life, and comforting details such as the canopy of a bed lend a note of luxury. In the city or the country, in small details or entire rooms, the Swedish look is light and inviting. Three chapters explain the elements of wood, fabric, and paint that create this style, with step-by-step instructions for twelve easy projects to brighten any room of the home. From decorative cut-out wooden moldings to no-sew muslin window curtains, these ideas require only common tools and materials. Antiquing, lime treating, and waxing painted surfaces are also discussed, with directions for achieving the muted tones of Swedish decor. This unique stylebook is essential for anyone who loves the simple aesthetic of northern country living, and the satisfaction of a comfortable home.