The grass might just be greener with coastal country decor
We’ve all been guilty of having a rough day at work and wanting to throw it all in for a life in the country. Country life has forever been idealised, all the way back to Ancient Roman times where pastoral poetry and Shepard boys captivated a swooning nation. Lazy summer days of chickens roaming the long grass whilst white linen dresses dangle on the line, à la Pride and Prejudice.
Whilst true country life might not be as dreamy as a Jane Austen novel (or a modern farmhouse coffee-table book), there’s no reason why your interiors can’t be. Embrace your inner romantic and get stuck into rustic charm. Add character to your home with white-washed, natural materials such as wood and wicker. A straw basket or a decorative mirror will never go astray here. Rustic style has lashings of magpie charm that’s all about finding home decor that speaks to you.
To dress up farmhouse style, add a dash of coastal Hamptons white-and-blue in your cushions and throws, perfect for snuggling up on the couch after a long day of strolling the seaside, thinking about Mr Darcy (and homeware sales).
We’ve taken inspiration from this recently renovated Taranaki farmhouse to find the best coastal country decor.
Shop the coastal country decor look
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100% French Flax Linen Ruffle Edge Pillowcase, $98.99, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Marie in a Deckchair Reading by Peder Severin Kroyer Art Print, from $99, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Workshop Pendant, $137, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Wood Pigeon Coir Doormat, $56.90, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Mason Floor Lamp, $479, from Freedom
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Design Republique Raani Woven Basket, from $19.90 (usually $39.90) from Bed, Bath & Beyond
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Modern Country Homes Book, from $61.44, from The Iconic
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Reversible Circular Dog Bed, from $98.27, from The Iconic
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Jumbo Arch Mirror, $120, from Spotlight
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Empty Pot on Shelves Tea Towel, $33, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Houe Paon Bench Seat, $1,088, from Shop Your Home and Garden
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Slatted Pot Holder with Stand, $26, from Kmart
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