Have you jumped on the cottagecore trend? Then rustic retreat storage is for you. Bethan Harwood, Partner and Home Design Stylist at John Lewis & Partners, explains the textures and finishes that are at the heart of this scheme. ‘Country style can often feel traditional and it tends to be a reflection of the homes found in the British countryside. Floral patterns, antique furniture and rich colour palettes are things to look out for with this scheme. More recently, the trend has been re-invented to introduce a light colour palette and soft textiles to create a comfy but slightly more modern rustic décor. But whichever type of country style you choose to channel, storage in the form of seagrass baskets and open shelving will fit the bill.’ Options such as open-lid ottomans, hanging hooks, wicker baskets, bookshelves and hand-painted ceramic pots will also suit this scheme.
It’s not just your treasured possessions that need organising, your cleaning products could do with a designated space, too. Keep your pegs tidy in a hessian bag and put your most-used products on a trolley so they’re easily accessible.
Check tea towel, £4 for a pack of four; wooden pegs, £2.50; lint roller set, £5; wooden dish brush, £3; microfibre wooden duster, £4; hessian peg bag, £4; Black metal basket, £8; long duster, £5; cleaning caddy, £10; metal dustpan and brush, £8; Black trolley, £35; Grey wire basket, £8; Bits & Bobs organiser, £12; wooden clip frame, £12, all Matalan
With many of us working from home, space can be tight when it comes to fitting in an office. The Bruton set-up will help you maximise on space and be in-keeping with the rustic look. Plus, you can shut up shop once the day is done!
Bruton home office, from £985, The Dormy House
Brindle natural oak and painted small bookcase, £349.99, Oak Furnitureland
Portland bench with doors, from £335, The Dormy House
Honey pot, £10, Garden Trading
Buttoned pouffe box, from £489, Sofas by Saxon