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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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
Posted by coopermultimedia at 5:31 AM
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54 comments:

  1. Janell @ Isabella and MaxMarch 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    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

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  2. Sally@DivineDistractionsMarch 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    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.

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  3. Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~March 15, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    i'm def not country - out of all estetics 'country' is NOT me .. but i appreciate it for others ..

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  4. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeMarch 15, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Such pretty photo's. A little country warmth can be a good thing!

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  5. Mandi Smith TMarch 15, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Love all the painted trimwork in each of those spaces. Refreshing to see something other than white!

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  6. Acanthus and AcornMarch 15, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    The dining room needs "something" but the other spaces I'd be very happy with, especially those floors!

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  7. AshleyMarch 15, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I love that the woodwork has been well-cared for, but updated with some paint. Beautiful images!

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  8. pretty pink tulipsMarch 15, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    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

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  9. christine {bijouandboheme}March 15, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    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.

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  10. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreMarch 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    I love the last photo...I can’t wait for the windows to be open! xx

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  11. I Dream OfMarch 15, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Gorgeous. Love the ease of country, and can never get enough vintage.

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  12. CaraMarch 15, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    that wood floor in the foyer is stunning!

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  13. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    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.

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  14. KathyMarch 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    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

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  15. Sarah at Finishing Touch InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love that island unit its gorgeous, that dark wood is stunning

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  16. lisaroyhandbagsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    These are gorgeous rooms - definitely elegant country :)

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  17. quintessenceMarch 15, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    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!!

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  18. MarieMarch 15, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I am not into country style but I know how to appreciate a lovely country home.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  19. Acquired ObjectsMarch 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I live in the country but that's about it. I could easily decorate country if my rooms will be anything like these images.

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  20. MelMarch 15, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love the living room in the third photo, but I am definitely not a country girl.

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  21. classic • casual • homeMarch 15, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Loving the soothing colors.

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  22. Susie @ Maddie's NestMarch 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    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....

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  23. Lavender and LiliesMarch 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a great escape from the city. Very serene and lovely.

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  24. CalypsoInTheCountryMarch 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    These are very sophisticated country - such soothing colors too!

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  25. angela walker jewelryMarch 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love it! The first room is my favorite. :) Hope all is well in your world!
    Health and happiness,
    Angela

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  26. meenal @ maison marigoldMarch 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    beautiful and so refined...the kitchen looks so unique and glamorous...love all the hues of green in woodwork...lovely post, Susan!! xx meenal

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  27. GreetMarch 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    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

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  28. KathysueMarch 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    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

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  29. dCcMarch 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    LOVE that kitchen!!

    xx,
    dCc

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  30. VictoriaArtMarch 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I feel a strong pull towards this type of country style! In an understated, eclectic kind of way!
    This home is wonderful! Unpretentious!

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  31. Dancing BranflakeMarch 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Uh.... this country I would absolutely do. Some country makes me cringe but this... this makes me wish I lived there.

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  32. Carla@DesignintheWoodsMarch 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    This is New England sophisticated country....love it!

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  33. kcinteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Yes! I love it! Even though I'm a city girl, my heart sings for some country. Something so soothing about the look...

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  34. Amber Blue BirdMarch 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    i am definitely a little bit country....or maybe a lot country to be exact

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  35. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}March 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    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!!!

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  36. Brillante InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I love country where it fits and used wisely like in the examples you gave us.

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  37. Will @ Bright.BazaarMarch 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I grew up in the country so it will always be fond in my decor heart! Love these images - v. inspiring!

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  38. JennyMarch 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    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)

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  39. Belle on HeelsMarch 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    i am ALL country, i just LOVE this design look! so peaceful and timeless.

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  40. The BuzzMarch 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Given my 1920's farmhouse, all I'm missing are the chickens in the back yard!
    xxoo

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  41. Roses @ StrictlyRosesMarch 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    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 :)

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  42. The enchanted homeMarch 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    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!

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  43. HamptontoesMarch 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Yes, I'm a tad country...have always loved country music and for country interiors, the ones you've showcased are my speed!

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  44. annieMarch 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    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.

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  45. Annie Wilcox DesignsMarch 15, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    My friend who owns a vintage furniture store says I am Ralph Lauren urban country. I love that description!

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  46. JosieMarch 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love that entryway... So pretty!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  47. KarenaMarch 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Wonderful images Sue! The are country done right!

    Something luscious for your face..

    Come and enter..

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  48. nancy @ {COZAMIA}March 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    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.

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  49. designchicMarch 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love the kitchen...gorgeous!!

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  50. shari @ little blue deerMarch 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    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!

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  51. diana shae decorMarch 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Love the color wooden window panes.... fabulous images and blog!


    diana at dianashaedecor.com

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  52. Kellie CollisMarch 16, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    What a lovely home! The foyer looks amazing! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  53. Marianne {Style For Living}March 16, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I could be more than happy in any of these spaces. They all look so cozy and warm!

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  54. StephanieMarch 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    These are great. Gorgeous spaces.

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