Creating the Country Style in Your New Home
The Country Style is all about creating a warm and inviting home. We have been lucky to create an abundance of homes in this style, so we are here to help you in creating the Country style in your new home too.
This style incorporates the charming country living that so many dream of, with the handy additions of contemporary living that we all need. The Country Style is all about embracing nature and neutrals by capturing the charms of the countryside and drawing from its neutral colour palette. If this sounds like you, then you have found your perfect style.
How to create the Country Style in your new Kookaburra Home:
Stick to a colour scheme
The Country Style is hinged on that classic countryside look. Natural light, greenery, textures and timber create a warm and inviting feel. Choosing warm browns, greys and whites sticks to the cozy theme and bring the outdoors inside. Pair with matte black or brushed nickel door and cabinetry furnishings and lighting features.
A touch of nature
When we say to bring the outdoors inside, we literally mean it. Raw timbers become unique shelving, tree and flower cuttings are styling pieces, wicker baskets work perfectly for storage solutions and the old trough from your parent’s farm is a feature sink.
We can’t forget how much timber plays a part in living with nature throughout the whole home too. Think timber flooring, photo and artwork frames, chopping boards and furniture pieces, just to name a few. Mixing and matching pieces, especially furniture, adds to the rustic charm and authentic feel.
Include the details
It is always the simple details that stand out the most and become timeless elements. Feature wall panelling screams country from every angle and is a subtle addition in bedrooms, living rooms and even bathrooms. Simple artwork, mirrors and lighting can be changed as your taste changes, always keeping the wall as the standout feature.
Doorway details are a stunning feature that don’t take away from your overall space but add a whole heap of character and style. The same goes for the stunning detail of ceiling roses, cornices, skirting and architraves. These draw the eye up and add features without overloading your rooms.
Shaker cabinetry, with or without glass, creates an authentic country feel, plus it gives you the storage you need. And once paired with your matte black or brushed nickel furnishings, you have created the Country Style.
Beautify the wet areas
The wet areas are an important part of your home, so we can’t overlook these rooms. Natural coloured tiles are great for creating a warm country feel. Choosing different finishes allows you to add character to your home all while keeping the natural and neutral palette.
Wall lights can be features both externally and internally. Bathrooms are a blank canvas that can be enhanced by feature lighting – lantern style and sconces are the perfect addition.
That little bit extra
There is always a way to add that little bit extra to really home in on your style. By extra, we are talking extra spend. A central fireplace or traditional stovetop have our hearts. If something a little more portable is your style, key furniture pieces are a great way to do this. A vintage armchair, trestle table, rocking chair or a recycled bench seat are fun additions that can have a makeover or be replaced as your style changes.
To discover more about how to create the Country Style in your new Kookaburra Home, get in touch with us today. Better yet, have a look at the full gallery of our favourite Country Style home – 52 Karoonda.
By Amy Rosendale
