Praise for Country Color

“Great photography by Simon Upton . . . this book (is) both practical and inspirational."  ~ The Telegraph

“Host of inspirational color schemes in (a) beautifully illustrated book." ~ The News Letter

“A bountiful source of ideas for color schemes."  ~ Utopia Kitchen & Bathroom

“Miller goes the extra step of examining how color originates with nature - showing how lavender bushes, box hedges, and lemon and olive trees form a tapestry of color and the perfect backdrop for a Tuscan farmhouse. That is one of the most appealing aspects of this book." ~ SF Gate

“Country Color is chock-full of many gorgeous color photos." ~ Decorology

“(Judith Miller) ably tackles this all-important topic by constructing palettes and illustrating them in cozy room vignettes."~ Dallas Morning News

Whether cool and pale or bright and warm, country color plays a pivotal role in bringing a stylish, cozy, and comfortable mood to rooms that emphasize the charms of rural life. Showcasing both traditional and modern country houses, celebrated interiors expert Judith Miller demonstrates how to achieve the perfect balance of colors and textures to create a warm and inviting refuge from the outside world.

In this innovative guide, colors and textures commingle to weave a highly original and imaginative interior that forges a powerful connection with the land around it. The book includes more than 150 paint swatches and 60 fabric swatches, matched in a handy source guide to paints by Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball fabrics by Calico Corners, among others.

In New England, deep wood colors are matched with rich burgundy, while in the rural South, long porches and large, open rooms are painted in cool colors to offset the heat. In warm climates such as North Africa, Spain, and New Mexico, bright white and terra-cottas reflect the warm sand of the arid desert. The book is divided into sections highlighting the influence of natural materials such as wood, stone, and earth; color palettes broken down into cool, warm, and hot color choices; and details on furnishings and accessories.

About the Contributor(s)

Judith Miller is a TV personality and bestselling author of more than 100 books. She began collecting antiques in the 1960s. She lives in London and New York.

Simon Upton is one of the most sought-after magazine and book photographers in Britain and the U.S.