Rustic touches for a country home

Warm natural tones, cosy rooms and toasty cups of tea – rustic is all about that homely feel. It offers a lovely cosiness and is ideal for a family home. Whether you live in a rustic cottage and want to embrace a country style or you want to bring a homely touch to a contemporary home, you’ll love these gorgeously rural must-haves. From rustic blinds to a farmhouse sink, here are some essentials to consider if you’re thinking about transforming your home.

Farmhouse Sink

Nothing says ‘country kitchen’ like a farmhouse sink. Plus, they’re ridiculously convenient because you can fit so much in them…perfect for hiding all that washing up after a big dinner with the kids.

Plaid

Is there another fabric as fantastically country as plaid? We don’t think so. And plaid isn’t just rustic, it’s pretty stylish too, and can be found in so many different colours that you’re bound to find a blanket or two to match your colour scheme.

Rustic blinds

You can also bring classic plaid into your home with some rustic blinds – check out this range of wooden blinds for some inspiration. Alternatively, a Roman style dressing featuring a gorgeous check pattern could be the perfect shabby chic blind for your home.

An eclectic garden collection

One thing typical of most country cottages is the cottage garden to match. Often, this means a garden full of colourful flowers and buzzing bees. Just as often, it means an eclectic collection of odds and ends that anyone can achieve in any sized garden. Think old plant pots and unusual planters.

Churns & urns

Nothing says ‘country’ like old farmhouse relics – and you don’t need to actually live on an old farm to have them. Scour local carboot sales and antiques stores for old milk churns and jugs to get that rustic charm down to a T.

Antiques

Depending on the kind of item you want and where you shop, you can pick up some real antique steals and you don’t need to be an expert to spot something you like! Go for old clocks, telephones, or sewing machines. There’s something so very country about vintage!

Exposed Beams

Whether in an old cottage, a converted barn, or a modern new build, exposed beams always feel inherently country. Of course, this isn’t a feature that you can just go out and get but if you already have them, make them as visible as possible for a truly stunning space.