Nothing says “welcome to the beach” like classic woven cane seating and accent pieces. Pops of color in fun fabrics look great in sunlit rooms while big, comfortable furniture is perfect for relaxing in during the heat of the day.

Furniture backed against the walls around the room can be cold and uninteresting.   Instead, place furniture toward the center of the room or create intimate seating areas.  If the room is large enough, create a second group of chairs for a special meeting place.

An ottoman isn’t just a simple footrest for your most comfortable living room chair…It also can be an attractive storage option or a decorative accent in any room of your house. Ottomans are part of virtually every well-designed living space, where designers are using them not just as footrests, but as coffee tables or auxiliary seating.

For high glamour with an element of natural beauty, peacock designs are impeccable. A wave of peacock motifs has washed through the home accessories market recently in both contemporary and classic styles.

Whether it draws from the beauty of the bird or the intricate design of a single feather, these products are all pretty as a peacock.

Country Living’s new Artisans Collection faux finishing kits offer easy, affordable applications for a variety of projects. Seasoned and aspiring do-it-yourselfers can capture the essence of the country lifestyle with one of the Collection’s seven decorative finishes. Whether you’re updating small accessories or texturizing the walls of an entire room, Country Living promises a fun and successful experience.

Blue is popping up everywhere in the home this season, inspiring thoughts of water, stone, and sky.

Navy blues are still the hardest workers of the blue family, fulfilling the role of neutral basic and upholstery classic. Spa-inspired light blues and contemporary teals brighten up interiors with breezy color.