Country Sampler Living Simply 2017
Make the most of your space and live life to the fullest with this brand-new publication from Country Sampler. Packed with creative storage and small-space decorating ideas as well as info-filled articles to help you thrive in a smaller space, Living Simply appeals to downsizers, young families, singles and more.
decorating and lifestyle features
Finding the Joy in Simple LivingDiscover the benefits of slowing down and determining what's important in your life.
7 Steps to DownsizingReducing a lifetime of furnishings, household goods and mementos can be a daunting task, but follow these steps to put yourself in a better place.
Put a Little Cash in Your PocketsDiscover tips for choosing the best way to price, market and sell your items through various online and in-person options.
Living Large in a Petite AbodeUse these smart ideas to help you make the most of your smaller home.
5 Tips for Entertaining Big When Space is SmallInterior decorators and entertaining experts share their top tips for hosting successful, small indoor soirées that go big on style.
Tiny Garden, Top-Notch StylePut these 10 tricks to use and start loving your tiny outdoor space.
Fun & Functional StorageUse every square inch of your space wisely! Get inspired by these creative projects and customize them to meet your needs
Flexible FurnishingsMake your furnishings work overtime! These double-duty pieces will earn their keep in your small home.
Turn Old Favorites into New DecorKeep nostalgic items on hand but also have them serve a functional purpose by transposing them into something new and different.
Carve Out a Home OfficeCreate an area for working and storing supplies in any nook with these helpful organizational items
home tours
Little, But Mighty FineSpace-stretching strategies, reclaimed materials and thoughtful design choices amplify utility and charm in a little cottage built to house one, then two, in a historic Little Rock neighborhood.
Pared Down and Glammed UpDesign miracles happened when this Oregon couple combined their talents to downsize from a three-story house to a 1980s doublewide trailer in serious need of a makeover.
Maximizing the MinimalA Georgia couple makes way for friends and family in a mountain hideaway that lives much larger than its dimensions.
Bridging the SpaceA Michigan couple turns the tiny farmhouse between their childhood homes into a minimalists' mansion.
Color Her WorldA cheerful color palette and creative storage solutions imbue an Arkansas farmhouse with distinct character