Relaxed Country Living

A colour palette of dusted earth tones and soft powdered pigments such as mulberry, raw plaster, putty, charcoal and zinc give a soothing, calming atmosphere to any room. Textures of washed linens, aged rustic wood and natural elements are set against pared down architecture to give this country look a contemporary twist.

Above image: divine interiors by &Styling

Above image: Interiors by De Stamkamer

Above images:1. 2., 3. & 4. by Hoffz interiors

Above image: paint company Pure & Original

Above image:paint company Pure & Original

Above image: Interiors and architects Timeless Living

Above images:1.interiors shop Un Esprit en Plus 2.photographic location agency Light Locations 3.antiques by Brigitte & Alain Garnier 4.interior design by De Zon Van Duurstede 5.stylist Leslie Dilcock 

Above image:the fabulous home, blog and shop of G-Style

Above image:interiors by At Ease Interiors

Above image: interiors by At Ease Interiors

Above images:1.divine interiors by &Styling 2.grey willow wreath from my home 3.gorgeous rustic linens from Rough Linen 

Above image: interior design by Am Projects

Above image: beautiful photography by Nicolas Matheus

Above images:1. Hoffz interiors 2.detail of bathroom door from my home 3.gorgeous pitcher from The New General Store 4.fabulous interiors of Cote Bastide

Above image: handmade industrial lighting by TierlanTijn Lighting

Above image: interior design by Am Projects

Above image: bedlinen by House in Style 

Above images:1.& 3. paint company Pure & Original 2.& 4.bedlinen by House in Style 

Above image: divine bathroom from hotel Chateau Grand Boise

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. 

With warmest wishes

 

New Country Living

With a fresh, clean colour palette of soft powdered and dusted shades set against chalky whites and light natural wood, this relaxed country styling has a new contemporary feel. Traditional country elements are updated and incorporate everything required for today's modern living. Simple printed fabrics inspired by nature in restful tones combine with cosy wool plaids and knits to make this a soothing, welcoming home.  

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

Above image: 'Grafton Throw' and cushion from The White Company bedlinen and home furnishings

Above image: Ceramic Apples and Pears from Rowan & Wren

Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

Above image: Neptune handmade interiors and paints

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

Above fabrics and paints: 1.Fabric 'Seaside Spot' in mist 100% cotton by Clarke & Clarke 2.Paint 'Pale Powder' No: 204 by Farrow & Ball 3.Fabric 'Raphael' duckegg 100% cotton by Clarke & Clarke 4.Fabric 'Inverness Tweed' 100% wool by Anta 5.Fabric 'Sail Stripe' in mineral 100% cotton by Clarke & Clarke

Above image: Sims Hilditch interior design and Neptune handmade kitchens - the central island is painted in a shade called 'Mist' from the Neptune paint range which is gorgeous!

Above fabrics and paints: 1.Fabric 'Robert Robertson Lowland' wool tweed by Anta 2.Paint 'Cornforth White' No: 228 by Farrow and Ball 3.Fabric '320 Shalini' linen in violet by Susie Watson Design 4.Fabric 'Cove Check' in Mineral linen by Clarke & Clarke 5.Fabric 'Etoile' natural cotton/linen by Ernst and Matilda

Above image: Sims Hilditch interior design and Neptune handmade interiors

Above image: Sims Hilditch interior design and Neptune handmade interiors

Above: Zinc lined willow baskets and knitted throw from Rowan & Wren

Above image: Neptune handmade interiors

Above images:1.& 6.Sims Hilditch interior design and Neptune handmade interiors 2.Fabric'Robert Robertson Lowland' wool tweed by Anta 3.& 4.Cushions 'Gill Scott' linen & 'Teal' linen by Anta 5.Wallpaper 'Dahlia' sky by Clarke & Clarke

Above image: curtains made from 'Inverness Tweed' 100% wool by Anta  

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

Above fabrics and cushions: 1.Fabric 'Seabirds' mist 100% cotton Clarke & Clarke 2.Cushion 'Dove' linen by Anta 3.Cushion 'Macintosh' linen Anta 4.Fabric 'Seaside Spots' surf by Clarke & Clarke

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

  Above image: Fabrics from the new Clarke & Clarke 'Maritime Prints' range

 Above image: Border Oak fabulous new oak framed houses - photographer and stylist Merry Albright

For more information on anything featured in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paint shades unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes 

White

Clean, bright and fresh, soft shades of white create a gentle backdrop for contemporary country living. When the beginning of a new year is dark and dismal there is no better way to refresh a room or transform a tired piece of furniture. So it's out with the brushes for me! Here are a few of my inspirational favourites...

Above image: The White Company - divine bedlinen and interiors

Above image: The White Company - divine bedlinen and interiors

Above images: 1.John Lewis pretty beaded cushion 2.& 3. JJ Locations the perfect white house! 4.The White Company gorgeous white coat hangers

Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens

Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens

Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens

Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens

Above images: 1.Riviera Maison beautiful cupboard of weathered oak and white maple 2.& 4.Riviera Maison lovely crockery collection 3.The White Company gorgeous porcelain carafe 5.Summerill & Bishop chalky pestle and mortar

Above image: Slettvoll - divine white contemporary living

Above image: Slettvoll - divine white contemporary living

Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings (discovered via Modern Country Style blog)

Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings

Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings

Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings

Above images: 1, 2 & 3 Slettvoll - divine contemporary living

Above image: Light Locations - photographic location agency

One of my all time favourite 'white' paints is a shade called 'Chalk' by Zoffany, not too cold, not too yellow, filled with light, it is pretty perfect in any setting! 

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes