Australian Country Homes

Australian Country Homes celebrates the warmth of the country aesthetic. We open the doors to some of Australia’s most interesting homes and see the enviable everyday lives of those who have made the move to a calmer, more welcoming and personally enriched way of living. Brought to you by Australian Country magazine, this new quarterly publication showcases the best of Australian country residences; from the weekender to the station homestead, the farmhouse to the historical home. Australian Country Homes covers the length and breadth of Australia. In every edition of Australian Country Homes you will see inspiring ideas from real Aussies on real budgets just getting out there and creating wonderfully warm environments. You will also experience rare glimpses into the families and businesses behind some of Australia’s most desirable lifestyles. Tour the styles, the plans, and the self-made touches that create a welcoming country home.

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Australian Country Homes

Marketplace • Some of our favourite house and beauty finds for you to enjoy.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY • A coastal home decorated by two close friends finds its refreshingly cliché-free feel through a craft-inspired aesthetic, one-off finds and colourful artwork.

BORN-AGAIN BARFIELD • An energetic couple heralds a new era at a historic central Queensland cattle station, methodically transforming the 112-year-old homestead and diversifying their farming to future-proof life on the land.

HOSPITALITY HEROES • Discover the beautiful Clare Valley with a couple of South Australian hospitality-industry stalwarts.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Jane Phillips has transformed two homes on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

ROAD TO NOWHERE • Nicole and Michael O’Connor have gained a whole new perspective on country life and work since they bought a historic NSW high country property.

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Period Style: a proud partner of the AAADA

A WORK IN PROGRESS • Antiques dealer Jamie Allpress looks back on some of his most memorable projects over the years and the connections he has made as a result.

A GILTWOOD REVIVAL • Minimalism is DEAD; long live the king!

THE JOY OF PERIOD PIECES • Head to Hamilton to find the perfect period pieces for your home, or to hear about the joy that antiques can bring.

DARING DESIGN • Designs that make history are daring, deeply personal and exploratory — just like the exhibitions showcased at The David Roche Foundation in 2022.

THE TRUTH ABOUT “BROWN FURNITURE” • Furniture and decorative items that fit well into any room in any home will always be in style

STEP BACK IN TIME • Step back in time and enjoy treasures from another era with Victory Theatre Antique Centre located in the New South Wales’ Blue Mountains.

BRILLIANT BENCHTOPS • Getting the right advice and researching your product will ensure you make the right choice for your kitchen benchtop

13 INTERIORS — BENCHTOP STYLING TIPS

A WORK IN PROGRESS • A picture-postcard farm in the NSW Southern Highlands provides sanctuary for a herd of Angus cattle, some exceptionally pampered chooks, all manner of visiting wildlife and an extremely hospitable couple and their lucky guests.

IN THE PINK • Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Tim and Jane Johns believe it does. They live apart for the working week and reunite on weekends.

COUNTRY AT HEART • Boarding at Caulfield Grammar marries first-class education with the country spirit