When it comes to creature comforts, mother nature has a wonderful way of reminding us how country living ideas create a stylish, rustic touch with a nod to rural bliss.
Moreover, it’s a treat for the senses when you introduce some novelty factor in the shape of woodland animals we love to befriend, soft furnishings with sweet motifs and measure of nature’s favourite hue… fir green.
Here’s what we’ve brought in from the cold for a countrycore aesthetic…
1. George Green Reactive Glaze Pasta Bowls, £4 each, Direct.asda
With the majority of comfort food being bowl food recipes, these glazed dishes are a dead cert for rustic recipes.
2. Ceramic Beaded Vase, £75, Sophie Allport
Whether it’s wintry walks and foraging for berries, or the farmers market for dried foliage, this beautiful beaded decoration will make everything look that much lovelier.
3. Green Cut-Out House Lantern, £38, Next
You can never have enough ambient candlelight, and this statement lantern loves a cosy corner.
4. Woodland Friends Collection: Washable Placemats (Set of 2), £22; Woodland Friends Fabric by the Metre, £32; Tea Towel, £11.50; rest of items from a selection, Sophie Allport
With rare red squirrels, hedgehogs and robins, this country-themed collection makes a charming centrepiece for country kitchens and cabin-inspired décor.
5. Cream Hamish Fold Flat Storage Basket, £22, Next
You don’t need a log fire to style this sweet storage basket… bring the outdoors in and fill with logwood in a rustic style setting to elevate your snug space.
6. Woodland Retreat Gallery Wall, £293.23 (was £304.40), Desenio
Creating a country retreat with a feature wall of forests and lakes is second nature – and shows your sense of adventure and love for the great outdoors. Includes six posters framed in various sizes: from Cottongrass print to a Forest Grove, and Dandelion so realistic, you can imagine blowing it and making a wish.
7. Rabbit Bookends, £39, Marquis & Dawe
A fine bronze distressed finish enhances the feel of this bonded pair… and will bring your book collection to life.
8. Woodlands Classic Wallpaper – Brown Pink – Sian Zeng, £84 per roll, Lime Lace
Warm and welcoming, this whimsy wallpaper with cute hedgehogs hugging the limelight is sure to be a big hit.
9. Norwegian Spruce Faux Fur Throw, £95, French Bedroom
For a homely feel, you can’t beat a faux fur throw. This one stands out for its luxe look with ribbed, fluted design and eye catching, verdant green hue. One for an accent chair or to plush up your sofa for extra snugness.
10. Laura Ashley Crimson Red 100% Cotton Autumnal Woodland Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set (King), £62, Next
The closest thing to sleeping in a tree house, bedding down with squirrels, garden birds, oak leaves and berries is an easy win to bring the beauty of nature to your bedroom.
