10 essentials for a country living room (and they're all on sale)
Quintessential country living rooms convey cosiness, charm and comfort. Regardless of where you live, the look can be achieved with a deft use of natural materials like wood and linen, a generous approach to layering – cushions on top of cushions on top of throws and so on – and quaint touches of the past in the form of antiques or inherited objects.
In decorating a country-inspired living room, choose a sink-in comfortable sofa with classic detailing like curved armrests and a plump button back, keep accessories pride of place on coffee tables or open shelves – a bit of well-maintained clutter is the hallmark of the country home – and finish with lots of lamps offering soft lighting, a reading nook with an inviting armchair, and rugs underfoot.
Here, we have chosen 10 essential pieces for any country living room, and as a bonus, they're all on sale...
Kentwell 3 Seater Sofa In RHS Collection Lydia Penrose
Sofa & Stuff is second to none for patterned upholstery, and their botanical collection with the RHS is a match made in heaven for the aspiring country home.
Aldsworth Log Box
A smart way to store logs – or indeed newspapers, magazines, or errant dog toys – the Aldsworth log box from Garden Trading is crafted from a hardy spruce, which has lovely pale tones.
Wool Rich Striped Rug
The Country Living styling team is of the unanimous opinion that a living room is incomplete without rug underfoot. We're fond of Marks & Spencer's Wool Rich Rug in a soft burgundy (the colour of the season) with clever checked pattern.
Beatrice Buttoned Luna Snuggle Chair
Accent chairs are a favourite in country homes, perfect for adding some design interest to a space, and filling any awkward or unloved corners in a living room. This Beatrice snuggle chair has some great traditional detailing too, like the deep button back, turned feet and pleated arms.
Small Wobster Lamp with Empire Shade
Stout lamps are particularly popular in country cottages where spindly contemporary lighting would be ill at ease. This colourful example from Pooky is matched with a sweet empire lampshade designed by artist Ellen Merchant.
Velvet Trova Cushion
Country living rooms are characterised by comfort and cosiness, so there is really no such thing as too many cushions...
Morris & Co. Strawberry Thief Quilt
Morris & Co. translate William Morris' iconic country-inspired prints, like the ever-popular Strawberry Thief, onto cushions, curtains and throws. We're especially fond of this XL quilt, perfect for draping over a sofa in cooler months.
Lords & Labradors Regency Stripe Dog Box Bed
Today's selection of dog beds and accessories are far from the garish plastic models of old, which means you can choose something befitting of your country design scheme. We love this Lords & Labradors bed with striped outer and cosy fleece inner.
Faux Autumn Berry Spray
What would a country living room be without a touch of the outdoors? For the not-so-green-fingered, this faux berry spray is totally indescructible.
Antiqued Floral Block Printed Curtains
Traditional printing techniques have been used to create the antiqued floral patterns in these delicate curtains from Graham & Green. They are made in a cotton fabric to allow for the flow of natural light.
£83.21 at grahamandgreen.co.uk
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