Turns out you’re not alone… and this is where the shift towards modern urban country decor differs from countrycore; particularly the nostalgic aesthetic and whimsy touches – but they are connected. When it comes to this design trend, “I feel like it’s essentially having a sort of a country sensibility, without the country postcode,” explains interior designer and stylist, Briony Ace. Having grown up in an urban area; and now in the country “which is beautiful, lots of greenery,” she’s experienced the best of both worlds. “I always say shop your own home.”Here, she shares some key styling tips to get the modern urban country look…Warmth without the fuss“Traditionally, if you see country you think country farmhouse, quite a lot of items, and a lot of things,” highlights Ace. Form and layeringAs she points out: “You think country, and a lot of people immediately think about florals, right?

Source: Irish Examiner April 05, 2026 15:59 UTC