ROOM RECIPE
THESE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A COSY AND CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY-STYLE LIVING ROOM. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A SPACE FOR BOTH UNWINDING AND ENTERTAINING
1. TEXTURED FLOORING
Rather than wooden boards that can feel chilly, or a carpet that may get dirt-trodden, natural flooring such as sisal is ideal for creating a textured neutral base in a modern-country space. Durable sisal, made with fibres from the Agave sisalana plant, is fitted like carpet and comes in an array of woven designs.
2. WOODEN PANELLING
Add texture and depth with panelling, creating a subtle feature that can be painted or left bare, protected by a coat of matt varnish. Tongue-andgroove comes in ready-made panels that can be attached straight to your wall, while half-height panels look great paired with a patterned wallpaper.
3. SIMPLE WINDOW DRESSING
Steer clear of fussy curtains and opt for a chic Roman blind to allow light in by day, and bring softness in the evening. Ticking stripes are playful yet sophisticated, while a muted floral works in a pared-back scheme. Have your blind lined with blackout fabric for a fuller appearance and help keep things cosy come winter.
4. SMALL-SCALE WALLPAPER
A delicate nature-inspired design, with leaves, trees or simple, trailing florals will add subtle botanical charm to your modern-country space. Opting for a neutral colourway against a light background will stop the wallpape
