Country-Inspired Home Design: Find Your Flavour
We’ve all come a long way since the 90s when country-inspired interior design was at its peak, and many homes were one hay bail short of looking like an indoor farm.
Back then, homes were full of bright hues, bulky furniture and unironic saloon doors. These days, it’s certainly more subtle, and the country-style home has made a comeback.
One reason behind this change is society’s trend to move away from city centres, opting instead for the comforts of rural living. No matter whether homeowners are committed to remote family farms or find a 2-bedroom in the centre of Bendigo, there are plenty of ways to design a country-inspired home.
The number of ways to embrace the country lifestyle can be overwhelming. But with help from the experts at Regional Home Builders, your new project will be on its way to encapsulating your dream home.
Blending Country with Classy
“Country,” “rustic,” “humble” – whatever you want to call it – doesn’t have to mean every item fits the bill.
Rather, a tastefully modern country home shows glimpses of the family farm while remaining mature and upmarket.
This can be achieved by complementing marble floors with bold timber statements; light, neutral colours with fun, earthy patterns; and a wide variety of textures such as linen, wool, jute, and furs.
Embrace Nature
Anyone looking for an escape to the country should be ready to welcome nature into their home. This doesn’t mean allowing creepy crawlies to roam free. Instead, ask your local nursery for their advice on the best indoor plants in stock.
The number of plants in your home will depend on your ability to look after them, your free space for them, and your personal taste. You shouldn’t feel the need to fill every empty corner with a plant, especially if you don’t have time to keep them looking fresh and green.
If this is the case, opt instead for artificial plants or botanical prints and wallpaper. They will be sure to give the same calming effect as real plants without any of the maintenance.
A New Lease on Life
Country living often means making use of the materials you have at your disposal and turning them into something beautiful. As you enter your farmhouse phase, take pride in reclaiming furniture, fixtures, and fittings for new and exciting purposes.
The country aesthetic is full of beautiful blemishes that suggest a life that’s been lived. This could be a natural timber benchtop with knots and curves aplenty or repurposing an old drum for a side table. Enjoy the journey to the op shop and farmers’ markets. You never know what pieces could become the new staple of your new home.
Contact RHB
There are so many ways to turn your new home into a rustic escape, we couldn’t possibly reveal them all in one simple blog. For more advice on country-inspired living, get in touch with the experts at Regional Home Builders and allow us to deliver your dream home.