A stunning rustic rural retreat with shabby chic interiors and cottage style gardens.
You can put together a rustic, charming looking interior by sourcing second hand and flea market finds.
![Rustic charm dining room interior](https://www.interiorsbycolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rustic-charm-dining-room-interior-763x1024.jpg)
In the garden, rusted metal chairs, old sinks, old metal gates and beheads serve as a charming place to sit and grow plants. Use old gates as a trellis.
![Gardening with old metal gate and sink](https://www.interiorsbycolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Gardening-with-old-metal-gate-and-sink-830x1024.jpg)
Shabby chic garden chairs, rustic antique patio set with pincushions.
![Shabby chic garden chairs](https://www.interiorsbycolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shabby-chic-garden-chairs.jpg)
Vintage rusted iron headboard used as a trellis.
![Vintage rusted iron headbed used as a trellis](https://www.interiorsbycolor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Vintage-rusted-iron-headbed-used-as-a-trellis.jpg)
Images from Australian Country Homes Issue#1, 2017.