Country Summer Looks

Every season brings a new look, new variations on a theme; so here are our thoughts for interiors for summer 2008...

Gingham Lamp

Colourful ginghams, spots and stripes
Accent items in fresh red and white, blue and white and bold lollipop brights. Lampshades, cushions, tablecloths and even cutlery and tableware can add a splash of summery cheerfulness to your home and garden.

Rosebud duvet cover set at New Country Quilts our specialist soft furnishing website.

Little floral prints
From dresses to accessories, bags to bedding, ditzy little flowers in abundance provide a light and feminine note to our homes.

Chichester painted furniture Farmhouse Table

Good Wood
Painted furniture with natural wood tops and handles, the warm colour of pine, beautiful oak and rich mahogany. Mix and match painted pieces with furniture that displays the natural beauty of the wood grain for a traditional country look.

French style dressing table

All things French
Our love affair with chic French interiors continues with fresh blue toile de Jouy fabrics, vintage signs and lots of beautiful reproduction French furniture (and a little of the sunshine from the French Riviera would be nice!).

Whatever your favourite style... let's hope this summer is a glorious one.
Chat soon, Liz
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