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

Australian Country Homes

Marketplace • From quilt covers to candelabras, a lot of great products have caught the eye this month.

BLURRING THE LINES: INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING

SAIL AWAY • Create a nautical wonderland with these beautiful pieces.

PRETTY IN PINK • Peach, rose, pastel … all shades of pink and their perfect accompaniments are celebrated here.

LET’S GO OUTSIDE • Find outdoor inspiration with 10 of South Africa’s dreamiest verandahs.

BUILDING A DREAM • Maya Linnell only knows one speed: full tilt. That’s how she came to be raising a young family while helping her husband owner-build their home on the Victorian coast. Oh, and knock out a compelling rural romance novel in her spare time.

GREEN BEHIND THE GOLD • A Queensland couple has found their forever home in the lush countryside of the Gold Coast hinterland.

LUCKY COUNTRY • Ingrid and Paul Hatton have spent decades restoring their century-old homestead on Dareen Station and creating a haven of love and laughter.

HINTERLAND HAVEN • A 1950s farmhouse in northern NSW has become a relaxing weekender for a Gold Coast couple.

TRADITION WITH A TWIST • The La Spinas find success in the country by combining farming with an online importing business.

LABOUR OF LOVE • The owners of this restored country mansion pay homage to its halcyon days

PERFECTLY PERIOD • Be entranced by some of our favourite period suppliers and organisations.

SHOPPING FOR ANTIQUES & ART

PERENNIAL FAVOURITE • A garden that delights year round is the culmination of the lifetime experience of two passionate gardeners.

BRING THE OUTSIDE IN • When space is limited, certain herbs and vegies can be grown indoors near a sunny window, providing a convenient supply of culinary and tea-making ingredients

What to grow indoors • Here’s a list of plants that can be grown in pots alongside a reasonably bright window.