First, let us be clear: At Country Living, we're not ones to obsess about trends (so fleeting!) or this season's so-called "must-haves." Country style, after all, is rooted in roll-up-your-sleeves practicality, not disposable stuff. Still, each of the homes we feature tend to possesses certain elements that help evoke the kicked-back, easygoing, come-as-you-are calm that so many of us crave. Whether you're a modern farmhouse enthusiast, a cottagecore devotee, or all about cabin decor, you can take heart that these essentials will be happily at home wherever you may roam.Pre-Loved QuiltsGridley and GravesThere's a reason one of our most trusted bits of antiquing wisdom involves never passing up a good quilt. A blanket or throw is a low-commitment way to bring color to a space. Beautiful handmade quilts are a great way to introduce deep saturated color in playful and unexpected combinations, says Portland, Oregon-based designer Jessica Helgerson. And theyre so easy to change out with the moods and seasons. Hardwood FloorsHelen NormanCreak or no creak, hardwood floors simply feel right at home in a country house. If you inherit a home with wide plank flooring complete with centuries-old, artisan-forged square nails, you've hit the old-house jackpot. If you're installing new floors, and overwhelmed with finish options, take it from designer and architect Chad James: For 20 years Ive used a secret mix that I learned from my late mentor, Landy Gardner. Its three parts Jacobean and one part Ebony [both available from Minwax]. Shh! A Feed-a-Crowd Farm TablePar BengtssonAnchoring a room with an antique farm tableone so scuffed and scratched up that a nick is hardly noticeablesets a tone that wear-and-tear is not only inevitable, but its something to be desired. Just as handwritten notes and grease stains can transform a plain recipe card into a precious heirloom, a worn-in farm table gives a kitchen or dining room a happy helping of soul and substance. You cant help but think about the previous generations that have broken bread and maybe spilled a little wine over the very same surface. RELATED: 80+ Ideas for Decorating the Dining RoomA Clawfoot TubLincoln BarbourTheres a reason the claw-foot tub is a design hallmark of a country house. Despite its humble origins (the earliest were enamel-covered horse troughs!), the claw-foot tub now represents the ultimate act of self-care, literally elevating bath time and all its indulgences. No matter your amenitiessuds or salts, paperbacks or podcaststhe stillness of the water sets a decidedly unhurried tone. They say great ideas come in the shower, but we suspect the best ones bubble up in the bath. A Tire SwingBecky Luigart-Stayner Regardless of one's age, a weekend in the country is not complete without having a go on a good old-fashioned tree swing. There is simply something about this lighthearted limbellishment that still sparks joy in even the most jaded adults. Perhaps its because the humble, handmade tree swing represents so many hallmarks of country liferoll-up-your-sleeves resourcefulness (see: tire or wood slab), an outdoorsy spirit (see: tree), and an easy to-and-fro that sets a leisurely summer pace. Now, be warned: Theres nothing up to code about this improvised equipment, but you probably already knew that. Even though its installer may repeatedly assure everyone that its secure, deep down you all know better. (Good thing it only hovers two feet from the ground.) As far as home improvements go, anyone can swing this upgradeone that sees many happy returns in the form of a toddler learning to pump his legs, cousins pushing one another (higher, higher!), or a teen quietly reading with feet dangling. So heres to showing the ropes to a new generationits the most fun you can have going out on a limb. A Good NameBecky Luigart-StaynerWhat evokes more personality: 14 Southall Road or The Happy Valley Homestead? Giving your home a name gives it a stronger sense of place. You can honor a houses history by seeking out a previous owners surname (think Campbell Cottage), speak to the surrounding nature (Honeysuckle Hideaway), or even pay tribute to your decor aesthetic (Hodgepodge Lodge). Make it official by commissioning a painted signthink of it as a friendly name tag from an Etsy vendor or Cracker Jack Junk Co. Need help coming up with your own? Consult our handy Country House Name Generator below: Courtesy of Country LivingSee Inside Some of Our Favorite Country Homes:Rachel BarrettRachel Barrett is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. She can't pass up a vintage seascape, drives an '89 Woody Wagoneer (that is, when it'll start), and hopes to buy you a lemonade at a future Country Living Fair.