True-blue style
Wallpaper goes from strength to strength in modern country homes. Best of all, the Porter’s Paints range of wallpapers are designed and printed locally – so you’re supporting an Australian company and artists.
1800 656 664

High and dry
Beautiful for a beach house and country cottage alike, the Cool Galah range of graphic print towels are stylish and elegant. Designed by Katarina Bijlsma, they are available from Linen & Moore.
(03) 9421 3863

Sleeping beauty
This exquisite Fleur bed linen from Provincial Home Living is the epitome of French chic. 100 per cent cotton, the quilt covers start from $109.95 for a single, sheet sets from $139.95 (single) and pillowcases from $19.95. www.provincialhomeliving.com.au

Tea time
The Montana range from Rhubarb includes crockery, table linen, serving dishes and even kitchen essentials such as an apron, oven glove, pot-holders and tea towels. The floral and striped designs in red and white are fresh and fun.
(03) 9429 9600

Splash of vibrancy
Bursting with colour, these flame-orange themed textiles are from the Mayfair range by Warwick Fabrics.
1300 787 888

On a pedestal
Gorgeous Claire’s Kitchen items, including these cake stands and ginger keep, are designed by Claire Chilcott for Stoneage Ceramics. Small 200mm cake stand, $24.95, large 300mm cake stand, $44.95 and garlic, ginger and shallot keep, $49.95.
www.stoneageceramics.com

Squeaky clean
With spring comes the clean and time to put the winter blankets, throws and rugs away til it’s cool again. Before you do, wash them with The Laundress shampoo and conditioner for wool and cashmere, from Pink Zebra.
(02) 9380 2714

Pretty and pink
To give a room a fresh feel, it’s hard to go past a flower print. This bright and beautiful peony is on the modern side but looks fantastic against the bold lavender walls. Add an oversized white sofa, pretty pink cushions and a woven rug for a living room that’s textbook modern-country style. Picture from Bubble Creative.
(02) 9438 3533

Cheeky monkey!
It’s never too early to start teaching your little one about decorating. We’re not sure who’ll love Chameleon House’s Baby Maison range more – mum or bub? Toy monkey, from $25, matching booties from $17 and crochet rug, from $63 at good homewares stores across Australia.
(07) 3891 7300