COUNTRYLIVING.COM / SEPTEMBER 2019 ƅƀ
“Hang art and lights lower at
‘human’ level to keep a room more intimate.
And don’t overlook the hardware
store for good-looking curtain rods (Allen
+ Roth Pipe Faux Industrial; lowes.com)
and great metal shelf brackets (Everbilt 10"
by 8" Satin Brass; homedepot.com).”JULIE HOLLOWAY“Every room needs a little
natural wood. It gives a space
warmth, character, and
an approachable livability that
is just missing without it.”JESSICA HELGERSON“Every room
needs a piece of
original art! It gives
the space instant
personality. ”
KEVIN WALSH“Measure twice, purchase once. Measure your
spaces that are in need of a piece of
furniture and store the info in your phone
so you are ready to pounce when the
right fi nd crosses your path. Always carry a
tape measure when you are shopping.”ANNIE SELKE“My hard-and-
fast curtain rod
placement rule:
Divide the
space between
the top of the
window and the
ceiling into thirds.
Then hang your
curtain rod in
the top one-third
portion.”
EMILY HENDERSON“Always make the hood
in the kitchen
larger than the range.
The hood will serve
as your visual artwork—
make it impactful!
ASHLEY GILBREATHp+NQXGơPFKPI
ordinary vintage
pieces to fill
modern bowls and
trays. Recently,
I bought oversize,
used Edison bulbs
that look so cool
grouped on a
lacquered tray.
On the same trip,
I found old
spools of colored
thread that I
displayed in a large
clear vase.”SARA NOBLE“Never under-
estimate a fresh coat of
the right paint color.
You cannot go wrong
with Wimborne
White by Farrow & Ball.”SARAH BARTHOLOMEW“Canvas drop cloths
from the hardware store
can work as curtains,
cushion covers, or table-
cloths. We’ve dyed
them as well.”AMIE AND JOLIE SIKES“Maidenhair ferns from the
local nursery are my favorite bargain
decorating buy. While you’re there,
buy a cheap sprayer because this little
plant will need constant spritzing!”
CORTNEY BISHOP“Tissue Pink by
Benjamin Moore is
my new favorite
for a bedroom. It’s
modern and old
at the same time.”THOMAS O’BRIEN“Don’t make
the necessities an
afterthought.Pottery Barn makes
chic woven waste-
baskets that I love.”MEG BRAFF“Always pull
your books to the
front face
of the bookcase.”RACHEL HALVORSON“Use sisal rope
from The Home
Depot to wrap
chandelier chains
or stair railing
pickets.”TAYLOR BORSARI