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.

From the editor

Marketplace • From tea to totes to trampolines, lots of exciting products have caught our eye this issue.

WHAT’S HOT • Dive between the sheets and discover the latest bedroom design trends.

ALL FIRED UP • Warm the cockles of your heart and add value to your home with a perfectly positioned fireplace. Many contemporary kitchens are completely integrated with living spaces, where mood can be elevated with the addition of an open (or closed) fire. Light it up and let’s go!

THE HEAT IS ON • From fireplaces to throws, Australian Country Homes shares some of our favourite heating options for the home.

A WOMAN’S WORLD • Surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren, homeowner Zelma Kriek is thriving in a tranquil, sensitively renovated house in the picturesque Karoo town of Calitzdorp.

A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH • A family of five made the move from a tiny Central Queensland mining town to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and upcycled a dilapidated but gorgeous old home with bucketloads of country charm.

BY THE SEASHORE • From their newly renovated home on the Irish coast, Jane and Myles Lamberth are living the ultimate hand-crafted dream, running a cafe and a funky little shop and making the most of their idyllic seaside location.

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From the editor

SOMETHING SPECIAL • Turn older jewellery into something truly special with expertise and love from the Coomber Bros Jewellers team.

Marketplace • From cotton to cushions to chandeliers and ceramics, we’ve been bewitched by living this issue.

FANTASTICAL WORLDS • Journey to another world without leaving South Australia at the David Roche Foundation.

VINTAGE BEDROOM STYLE • Create a sense of period living in the bedroom with these style tips.

LEAPS AND BOUNDS • Chris and Mary Woodward’s home in the Perth Hills is a colourful celebration of the arts, music, good food and sustainable living. It’s also HQ for Mary’s number one cause: the Pobblebonk frog.

FAMILY FOCUS • Hard work, determination and bucketloads of energy and enthusiasm have helped this Queensland family realise their country dream.

PARTY CENTRAL • A desire for country living led this family to create their own whimsical wonderland.

AN EVOLUTIONARY TALE • The garden at Noojee Lea has grown through the years thanks to the vision of the Curran family and the input of many talented designers and plants people.

OUTBACK OASIS • When John and Joss Chandler arrived at Kyneton, the garden was bare except for two trees and a paddock full of burrs and buffel grass. These days, it’s a verdant delight — a tribute to more than three decades of hard work.

HEDGE BENEFITS • With a living food wall, you can have your fruit and veg and hedge it, too.