Contemporary country, homestead and farmhouse style are all about comfort and unpretentious simplicity. That doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish, far from it! Start with a palette of chalky whites, taupe and greys, then complement your neutral canvas with the warmth of rustic timber, decorative cast-iron detail, generous sofas, natural textiles and cosy throws. Use table lamps and oversize pendants to create ambience, then add your special books and treasures, and fresh flowers everywhere! All the trappings that turn a house into a loved – and loving – family home.
1 THE IDEA OF COUNTRY
Gabled symmetry, weatherboards, gumboots lined up on a shady verandah – what’s your idea of country? Even if
