How to GET THE LOOK

✢ For a classic country look, mix up patterns such as checks with florals, or stripes with chintz.

✢ Go for open storage and shelving in the kitchen to display your crockery and glassware. Mismatched dinnerware adds to the relaxed feel.

✢ Choose accessories made of natural materials such as wood, wool and wicker – anything with a rustic texture that evokes the countryside.

✢ decorate with subtle, muted shades such as duck egg blue, buttercream yellow or sage green, and keep raw wooden beams natural rather than painting them white or cream. w&h