Psychologist Michael Schroeder with Jonah at their modern country home in Shoholo, Penn.

• Set the tone with rich, earthy colors.
  
• Use apple green, tangerine and sunflower yellow as a surprise accent.
  
• For a look of simple sophistication, mix flea market finds with modern
  furnishings.
  
• Leather, skins and striped or plaid fabrics are great choices for country interiors.
  
• Mosaics, terrazzo and frameless glass give country bathrooms a modern
  edge.
  
• Add a personal touch with unique accessories arranged in groups.

Sheila's Fab Finds

• Black Clay Porcelain from AIX
  (company is no longer in business)

• Letter Trays
  $165
  John Derian Company
  New York City
  212-677-3917
  www.johnderian.com

• Glass Mosaic Tile
  $19.50/square foot
  Bisazza
  www.bisazza.com

Price Points/Info Tags

• Arne Jacobsen-style Chairs, $100 each
  Janovic Apple Green, #3083D
  Janovic Chocolate, #151A
  www.janovic.com

• The Evolution Store Cow Skin, $200
  www.evolutionstore.com

• Dome Paper Weights, $60
  French Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilts, from $640
  John Derian Company
  New York City
  212-677-3917
  www.johnderian.com

• Opus Romano Tile, $26/square foot
  Logos Terrazzo, $16/square foot
  Bisazza
  www.bisazza.com

• Calvin Klein Bed Linens, $110
  Calvin Klein New York Showroom
  212-292-9000

• French Ticking Pillows, $155 each
  Manhattan Club Chair, $8,800
  AIX
  New York City
  212-941-7919

• Tufted Ottoman, $1,700
  Henro
  New York City
  212-343-0221
  www.henrofurniture.com

Resources

American Farmhouses: Country Style and Design by Leah Rosch

Country Style by Judith Miller