The Zhush: I'm A Little Bit Country

3/15/11

I'm A Little Bit Country

Here in the northern suburbs of New York City, an area that both Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren call home, it's hard not to be influenced by truly traditional American country style. When homes are designed as beautifully as this chic Northern Westchester restored antique, I'm ready to make like Gwyneth Paltrow, and start singing country's praises! How about you, are you a little bit country too?

Images via: Satinwood, Ltd. Interior Design

55 comments:

Janell @ Isabella and Max said...: Very intrigued with the kitchen, with the fireplace and mirror above...and the floors in the entry. Great style with a well lived in worn feeling. Janell; 3/15/2011
Sally@DivineDistractions said...: There's country and then there's COUNTRY! I'd refer to this as more classic since I don't see any roosters or ducks sitting around. You can use a little for a more eclectic look or go full tilt modern country and have a beautiful and livable space. I kind of love it.; 3/15/2011
Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...: i'm def not country - out of all estetics 'country' is NOT me .. but i appreciate it for others ..; 3/15/2011
Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...: Such pretty photo's. A little country warmth can be a good thing!; 3/15/2011
Mandi Smith T said...: Love all the painted trimwork in each of those spaces. Refreshing to see something other than white!; 3/15/2011
Acanthus and Acorn said...: The dining room needs "something" but the other spaces I'd be very happy with, especially those floors!; 3/15/2011
Ashley said...: I love that the woodwork has been well-cared for, but updated with some paint. Beautiful images!; 3/15/2011
pretty pink tulips said...: Oh, you know I am a little bit country!! Country meets Stilettos! :)
Love these...and you definitely have THE coolest neighbors.

Happy to see your beautiful face pop up in comments!
xoxo; 3/15/2011
christine {bijouandboheme} said...: What I love most about these is the colour of all the trim and wood- so gorgeous. I'd kill for mouldings/detail like that.; 3/15/2011
Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...: I love the last photo...I can’t wait for the windows to be open! xx; 3/15/2011
I Dream Of said...: Gorgeous. Love the ease of country, and can never get enough vintage.; 3/15/2011
Cara said...: that wood floor in the foyer is stunning!; 3/15/2011
jeanette from everton terrace said...: I absolutely am, the modern country at least. How could you not feel relaxed in a space like that. I also like a space to fit the surroundings so that area sounds perfect for that look.; 3/15/2011
Kathy said...: I like every pic...for different reasons. It's funny how many people cringe at the word "country"....I think of it in the English way...."country home"....or rural, simple, beautiful.....k; 3/15/2011
Sarah at Finishing Touch Interiors said...: Love that island unit its gorgeous, that dark wood is stunning; 3/15/2011
lisaroyhandbags said...: These are gorgeous rooms - definitely elegant country :); 3/15/2011
quintessence said...: I am most definitely a little bit country - the high country version you're talking about that is. Love the stenciled floor in the last shot!!; 3/15/2011
Marie said...: I am not into country style but I know how to appreciate a lovely country home.:D

***** Marie *****
allthingsmarie.com; 3/15/2011
Acquired Objects said...: I live in the country but that's about it. I could easily decorate country if my rooms will be anything like these images.; 3/15/2011
Mel said...: Love the living room in the third photo, but I am definitely not a country girl.; 3/15/2011
classic • casual • home said...: Loving the soothing colors.; 3/15/2011
Susie @ Maddie's Nest said...: I love it...with the exception probably of the dining room. We grew up spending our summers on a lake in the NC mountains. Our neighbors included the CEO of Home Depot and a famous rocker. It was fun to see how my mom's decorating differed between our everyday home and the one they built on the lake. Antique pine floors, exposed beams, stone fireplaces, etc. I liked both....agree with someone above...there is country and then there is country....; 3/15/2011
Lavender and Lilies said...: What a great escape from the city. Very serene and lovely.; 3/15/2011
CalypsoInTheCountry said...: These are very sophisticated country - such soothing colors too!; 3/15/2011
angela walker jewelry said...: I love it! The first room is my favorite. :) Hope all is well in your world!
Health and happiness,
Angela; 3/15/2011
meenal @ maison marigold said...: beautiful and so refined...the kitchen looks so unique and glamorous...love all the hues of green in woodwork...lovely post, Susan!! xx meenal; 3/15/2011
Greet said...: Oh what a beautiful images! I am country, we live in the country side in Belgium! And it is so inspirational to see nature around you!! I try the bring this country feeling into my own home!
xx
Greet; 3/15/2011
Kathysue said...: I hope I am just this side of sophisticated country. Love the warmth of the rooms and the green in the one room is the green I painted my kitchen cupboards. I find these rooms to be classically country style in a verrrry good way,Kathysue; 3/15/2011
dCc said...: LOVE that kitchen!!

xx,
dCc; 3/15/2011
VictoriaArt said...: I feel a strong pull towards this type of country style! In an understated, eclectic kind of way!
This home is wonderful! Unpretentious!; 3/15/2011
Dancing Branflake said...: Uh.... this country I would absolutely do. Some country makes me cringe but this... this makes me wish I lived there.; 3/15/2011
Carla@DesignintheWoods said...: This is New England sophisticated country....love it!; 3/15/2011
kcinteriors said...: Yes! I love it! Even though I'm a city girl, my heart sings for some country. Something so soothing about the look...; 3/15/2011
Amber Blue Bird said...: i am definitely a little bit country....or maybe a lot country to be exact; 3/15/2011
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...: I'm a lot country...not so much in design...but if I wasn't before, I most certainly would be after those gorgeous pictures!!!; 3/15/2011
Brillante Interiors said...: I love country where it fits and used wisely like in the examples you gave us.; 3/15/2011
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...: I grew up in the country so it will always be fond in my decor heart! Love these images - v. inspiring!; 3/15/2011
Jenny said...: I love this kind of country - not the other kind. We always called that sort of decorating "country with a k" (you know like, Kountry, misspelled like you are on "Hee Haw") and I'm not judging having grown up in NC and living in Georgia. But I like refined country decorating not cariacture country decorating. Am I making sense to anyone but me - ha!

BTW - when I worked in NY I lived in Larchmont, so I was a Westchester girl for a while :o); 3/15/2011
Belle on Heels said...: i am ALL country, i just LOVE this design look! so peaceful and timeless.; 3/15/2011
The Buzz said...: Given my 1920's farmhouse, all I'm missing are the chickens in the back yard!
xxoo; 3/15/2011
Roses @ StrictlyRoses said...: Im not a fan of Country styled homes but I can appreciate any well designed room. The pretty tile on the foyer floor makes me wish i had a grand entrance into my home :); 3/15/2011
The enchanted home said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 3/15/2011
The enchanted home said...: You bet your boots I do!! LOL......Love the rooms, all elegant but cozy and inviting all the same...thats what makes a "country" space different than a "city or town" space...the formality and level of how inviting the spaces are.....the country rooms say come on in and take a seat and let me cook up something good to eat...a vibe I crave more as I get older. Looooove that first room, the kitchen...just stunning and that last pic, the hallway and those killer floors...WOW!! And agreed that neck of the woods is dotted with tons of amazing country homes!; 3/15/2011
Hamptontoes said...: Yes, I'm a tad country...have always loved country music and for country interiors, the ones you've showcased are my speed!; 3/15/2011
annie said...: Like Kathy said, it's funny that some people cringe at the word country, but I absolutely love a little mixed in with modern. I love all these pics.; 3/15/2011
Annie Wilcox Designs said...: My friend who owns a vintage furniture store says I am Ralph Lauren urban country. I love that description!; 3/15/2011
Josie said...: I love that entryway... So pretty!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com; 3/15/2011
Karena said...: Wonderful images Sue! The are country done right!

Something luscious for your face..

Come and enter..

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena; 3/15/2011
nancy @ {COZAMIA} said...: I'm a little bit country too although my home doesn't it reflect it much these days, I love the look of these rooms...they seem so comfy yet stylish.; 3/15/2011
designchic said...: Love the kitchen...gorgeous!!; 3/15/2011
shari @ little blue deer said...: Love it! Sue, we actually had a fake butter churn in our kitchen when I was growing up, our house was SO early 80s country, remember that? Crazy! Gorgeous pics! XX!; 3/15/2011
diana shae decor said...: Love the color wooden window panes.... fabulous images and blog!

diana at dianashaedecor.com; 3/15/2011
Kellie Collis said...: What a lovely home! The foyer looks amazing! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx; 3/16/2011
Marianne {Style For Living} said...: I could be more than happy in any of these spaces. They all look so cozy and warm!; 3/16/2011
Stephanie said...: These are great. Gorgeous spaces.; 3/17/2011

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