As Seen In: Modern Farmhouse - Home Beautiful Dec 2024

We're delighted to see French Knot pieces featured in the December 2024 issue of Home Beautiful magazine. Styled by the talented Annalese Hay and captured through the warm, inviting photography of Kate Enno, this spread beautifully showcases the essence of modern country style - a look that blends rustic charm with contemporary practicality.

A Fresh Take on Country Living

The modern country aesthetic is all about comfort, simplicity, and authenticity. It celebrates natural textures, time-worn pieces, and thoughtful details that make a house feel like a home. This feature highlights exactly that: a welcoming farmhouse-style entryway complete with rattan baskets, country-inspired decor, and practical kitchen accents.

The styling reflects how modern country living can be both relaxed and functional while retaining a touch of timeless elegance.

The presence of chickens on the porch, rattan planters framing the doorway, and vintage touches throughout the interior create a space that feels honest and lived-in. Yet, with its muted palette, well-placed decorative accents, and streamlined layout, it remains contemporary and relevant for today's homes.

Several key products stand out in this Home Beautiful feature, each adding its own layer of warmth and character.

Rattan baskets bring structure and practicality to both indoors and out. Used as planters on the porch or as pantry and kitchen storage, their woven texture adds rustic appeal while also keeping everyday essentials organised. Vintage Accent Pieces, such as antique shoe lasts styled on the coffee table, embody the soul of country style. They remind us of craftsmanship and heritage, adding personality that no mass-produced item could replicate.

Landscape wall art provides a nod to the outdoors, grounding the interiors in their natural surroundings and creating a serene, country-inspired atmosphere. Rattan Bread Baskets are the perfect example of functional charm, ideal for everyday use in the kitchen. Practical yet beautiful, they add warmth to bench spaces while keeping items close at hand. Country Style Cushions soften the overall look, layering in comfort with subtle patterns and natural fabrics. These pieces tie together the rustic and the modern, making the living space feel both stylish and inviting.

How to Create the Look in Your Own Home

Achieving this style begins with an appreciation for natural textures. Think linen, rattan, and timber, combined in both decorative and functional pieces. Rattan baskets can serve as versatile storage or planters, adding both utility and style. Incorporating vintage accents - whether it's a set of antique books, a weathered kitchen accessory, or even a timeworn tool - adds authenticity and storytelling to your decor. These small touches bring warmth and individuality to a modern setting.

Layer in comfort with country-style cushions, choosing muted tones or floral patterns that echo the simplicity of nature. Artwork can also help define the look: landscape prints or rustic sketches connect the interior with the outdoors, a hallmark of country living. Finally, add kitchen accents that are both practical and beautiful. Rattan bread baskets, enamelware, and wooden boards are small but impactful choices that make everyday tasks feel special while adding to the overall aesthetic.

French Knot Favourites

At French Knot, we've curated collections that help you achieve this warm and welcoming look at home. From rattan storage baskets and planters to classic bread baskets and trays, you'll find timeless pieces that marry beauty with functionality. Pair them with vintage-inspired decor items and soft furnishings, and you'll have a home that feels effortlessly modern country.

Celebrating Modern Country Style

This Home Beautiful feature, styled by Annalese Hay and photographed by Kate Enno, captures everything we love about modern country living: authenticity, practicality, and understated beauty. By layering natural textures, vintage finds, and timeless accents, you can create a home that feels both charming and contemporary - a place that celebrates the best of country life while suiting today's lifestyle.

Credits:

Stylist:Annalese Hay,Photographer:Kate Enno

Publication:Home Beautiful Magazine, December 2024