Homestead

This time of year is perfect for creating a cosy and homely feel within your home interior. The cold and often grey weather can be counteracted with a relaxing and enveloping interior space that is a sanctuary away from the outside weather. There is no more of a homely space than a classic HOMESTEAD interior that brings together farmhouse charm and classic elegance to create a space that is perfect for both modern and traditional homes.

Choose classic neutral colour schemes as a basis for this interior design. Rich cream and beige colour tones as well as hints of taupe work really well in a homestead inspired room. These can be accented with elegant hues such as soft duck egg, pastel pink and mint green to create a classic finish within your home. Floral wallpapers work give a stylish twist to a homestead interior design and will create a hint of feminine charm within your chosen room. Alternatively, why not opt for a gingham wallpaper that can be used to create a focal point within your chosen space. Choose wall art that is traditional and rustic featuring outdoor spaces and farming snapshots that will look wonderful scattered around your walls or framed along sideboards and window sills.

Opt for classic fabrics in traditional prints and patterns to use across your soft furnishings and upholstery. Gingham and tartan are always a popular choice for a homestead inspired interior and will look wonderful as a large set of curtains against a plain painted wall or as bedding or a selection of cushions scattered along a cream upholstered sofa or armchair. These can be teamed with embroidered and crocheted cushions and throws that will add a hint of classic country charm to your chosen interior. Opt for classic patterned rugs and use these to create a focal point upon your flooring; these can even be teamed with some matching tapestries that can be used as an alternative to classic canvas or wall art. You can even include some wildlife inspired cushions and artwork depicting door mice, hares and squirrels that will create a slightly more modern twist to this traditional interior design.

Chunky oak furniture is a perfect match to create the classic homestead inspired interior look. Select some farmhouse style furniture such as chunky dining tables, coffee tables and traditional dressers in which you can display a selection of floral crockery and ornaments to create a focal point within your room. For a more light and bright interior feel, why not select some cream painted farmhouse furniture with oak accents and classic bronze effect handles that will create a light yet cosy feel within your chosen space. Choose classic brass lighting such as wall sconces and ceiling pendants and even includes some accessories such as horseshoes lanterns and pots and pans that can be hung from hooks within your kitchen interior.

For more ideas on creating a homestead inspired interior design take a look at this week's latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Homestead.