ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

Traditional touches combine with contemporary styling to offer an enchanting dose of modern rustic charm.

 Taking its cue from the dreamy colours of a hazy summer sunset, this palette centres on gentle dusky pinks with hints of beaming golden ochre. Smudgy blues and atmospheric greys provide depth and contrast.

 Modern country style is all about pairing the old with the new. A mix of materials will also make the scheme feel layered and enticing – for example, the delicate bone china pendant, left, hanging prettily over the sturdy farmhouse-style table.

 Textures too should be combined and contrasted – timeworn, raw plaster walls provide an interesting backdrop to contemporary, elegant ceramics, while fluid linens layer beautifully with the heavier textures of hessian and jute.