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

 

Rustic White

Rustic white interiors, breezy, relaxed and inviting; combining brocante finds with a contemporary pared-down look. Soft rustic textures with pretty faded florals, washed vintage linens and crisp white cottons. Wood adds warmth, be it natural or painted and rural industrial elements contrast perfectly with the softness of cottage fabrics. The finished look is fresh, practical and very, very comfortable.

Above image: Gorgeous bags and accessories made from vintage fabrics by Ana & Cuca

Above image: Divine home and photography of Lara Sheleheda of Air-kissed

Above image: House to Home online magazine photographer Tom Scott

Above images: 1.Film & photography location the gorgeous Camber Sands Cabin at Beach Studios 2.Vintage kitchen items by Hvitur Lakkris 3.Fabric - "Deckchair Stripe" in Swedish Gray by Peony & Sage 4.& 6.Fabulous French baskets and twine from interior shop Julias Vita Drommar 5.Fabric - "Violet" on oyster linen by Bennison Fabrics

Above image: the divine styling from Susanne's blog Den Gamla Skolan

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Stylist Louise Rastall

Above image scanned from book: "Junk Style" by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: divine table linens by Cote Bastide

Above images: 1.& 3.Parcel labels and pretty linens from interior shop Julias Vita Dromma 2.Fabric "Faded Floral" on oyster linen by Bennison Fabrics 4.Photograph "Upsidedown Town" by Sara Cantrell 5.Fabric "Wreath" charcoal by Peony & Sage

Above image:lovely vintage kitchen finds of Hvitur Lakkris 

Above image: gorgeous "Natural Hatley" linen in raspberry by Cabbages & Roses

Above image scanned from book: "Junk Style" by Melanie Molesworth

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: the gorgeous kitchen of the lovely Kjerstis from the blog Kjerstis Lykke

Above images: 1.Gorgeous wooden chopping boards from shop SLOWFSHIONhouse 2.Pretty "Roses & Ribbons" in sage and pink by Peony & Sage 3.& 4.Divine linen cushions, bags and styling by Ana & Cuca 5.Fabric "Faded Rosebuds" in pink by Annie Sloan

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House

Above image: Film & photography location the gorgeous Openview Barn at Foster House 

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

 

Grey

From subtle tones of the palest ash and silver to the deepest charcoal grey; the iconic French Grey, and the delightfully named Greige - that divine combination of grey and beige, all become part of a soothing and restful colour palette. Here are some of my favourites.

Above images SHOP: Affari AB

Above images: 1.SHOP: Affari AB 2.PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Ryan-Goff 3.ANTIQUE & VINTAGE EUROPEAN TEXTILES: LoodyLady Ebay

Above image: ANTIQUE & VINTAGE EUROPEAN TEXTILES: LoodyLady Ebay

Above images: 1.BROCANTE SHOP & BLOG: G-Style 2.FABRIC: Woodford Plaid Fabrics and Papers 3.PICTURE LIBRARY: Gap Interiors 4.CREATIONS & INTERIORS:Terry John Woods 

Above image: PHOTOGRAPHER:Tessa Francesca

Above image: MAGAZINE & SHOP: Selvedge 

Above images: 1.SHOP: Baucis & Philemon 2.Cabbages & Roses FABRIC   Paris Rose 100% linen from Fabrics & Paints 3.SHOP: Olsson & Jensen 4.PHOTOGRAPHER: Tim Clinch

Above image scanned from: BOOK: Old Houses by Steve Gross & Susan Daley text by Henry Wiencek

Above images: PHOTOGRAPHER: Joanna Maclennan

Above images: 1. & 2. ANTIQUES & Blog: Atelier de Campagne 3. ANTIQUE & VINTAGE EUROPEAN TEXTILES: LoodyLady Ebay

Above image: ANTIQUE & VINTAGE EUROPEAN TEXTILES: LoodyLady Ebay

Miranda at The Black Barn is creating the most divine grey fireplace as part of her room makeover to view click on the picture below