
CLASSIC COUNTRY
You take inspiration for your home from the surrounding countryside. And why not? The country cottage look has been, and continues to be, the epitome of what 'home' stands for: warm, welcoming, cosy and comfortable. There's nothing at all pretentious about this style, just a love of the good, simple pleasures in life.
Your living room brings the best of outdoors inside. The living room is usually the hub of the home, and the country look is perennially popular: it's warm and inviting and unpretentious. In its most classic incarnation, the focal point is the fireplace, and this is certainly a style that's all about comfort, hospitality and connecting with nature, the soul and the seasons. In the country-style living room, there's no place for anything synthetic, from textiles to accessories to (god forbid!) plants and flowers. Bold splashes of colour indicate a confident sense of style, while floral prints and textiles are pretty and perennially appealing. Having worked wonders in the kitchen, you deserve a bit of quality time in the living room where you can relax and unwind.
Bedroom
Your bedroom shows a love of country comforts. Sleep is fundamentally important to our well being. Clean, fresh air can truly aid sleep, but so, too, does a well-made bed and the best mattress you can afford. Touch is an important issue in the bedroom, from crisp, linen sheets to wool or even sheepskin underfoot. You love the classic country look in your bedroom, using light, bright colours to create a refreshing retreat that's easy on the eye.
Dining Room
You love a generous, healthy and natural style in the dining room. At home, look to traditional Windsor chairs and classic Shaker-style to give the country look a sophisticated edge, while fresh flowers in a plain earthenware jug or simple vase always make a dining table an inviting and convivial place to gather around with family or friends. And there are simple 'tricks' you can use to create a different emphasis: throwing a crisp linen cloth across a wooden table, for example, instantly transforms the mood from informal to formal. When it comes to entertaining, you like good, freshly made food with an informal touch.
Home Office
Who says paying the bills can't be glamorous? These days, almost all of us have a home office: a desk and a chair in one corner of the living room with adjustable task lighting and adequate filing is all it takes (and might be all the space you can afford). Even if your desk is quite utilitarian, you can use colour and texture to add a touch of glamour and pizzazz.
Conclusion
You're living the dream. At home, at least, the rat-race is a distant memory