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 our eye this month.

EMBRACING AUTUMN • Bathrooms rich in warm, autumnal tones can create a calming, earthy feel that is on trend in 2023. Whether you’re undertaking a large renovation or simply introducing a few low-cost elements, this could be the transformation for you.

LIGHT WORK • What happens when a biochemist and an event planner have a meeting of creative minds? In the case of Okra Candle’s Michelle and Erik Rust, the result has been an outpouring of cool, fresh takes on one of the oldest forms of craft on the planet — candle-making.

CHANNEL THAT ENERGY • As more renovators and designers look for earth-friendly alternatives in their kitchens and bathrooms, we’re seeing more sustainable options in the market than ever before.

WHEN OLD MEETS NEW • An 1852 farmhouse enjoys a respectful modern makeover

A COUNTRY GEM • The Michalski family has exchanged the bright lights of Asia for the starry skies of Stanthorpe, and hectic corporate life for hosting visitors at their rural retreat. They’re pleased to report they couldn’t be happier.

From the editor

RARE BEAUTY • A Newtown terrace is revived to show the great beauty of its origins

WHY ANTIQUES? • Adding an antique piece to your home has a multitude of benefits.

NOVELTY, NOVELTY, NOVELTY • Silver can be a fantastic addition to any period collection.

TO FRAME OR NOT TO FRAME • Keep it simple when framing period art so the frame doesn’t take away from the art itself

GREEN BEHIND THE GOLD • A hospitable couple has created party central with their lakeside house close to the national capital.

VIBRANT AND VITAL • A chance encounter with Geoffrey Rush gave Nicola Paull the encouragement she needed to escape her small country town upbringing and develop a wide-ranging artistic career.

COAT OF MANY COLOURS • The passage of the seasons is marked by a kaleidoscope of colour at Bebeah in the NSW Blue Mountains.