NEW LOOKS TO LOVE

From nature-inspired motifs to sunny holiday colours, these are the latest trends to bring happy style to our homes

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

A respect for nature is at the heart of everything Beth Tarling does in her stunning garden on the exposed Cornish coast

A CHARMING HIDEAWAY

Zara Dawson’s pretty Cotswold stone cottage is decorated with reclaimed wood and vintage accessories, for a look brimming with nostalgia

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Timeworn accessories, grainy woods and natural materials create a unique ambience in Anneke Herbers’ atmospheric home

FIRST CLASS

The sensitive restoration of a former village post office has delivered a new life in the country for Bee Osborn

FIRE & FROST

Flaming red and gold stems contrast spectacularly with carpets of frosty snowdrops in Jackie and John Copping’s cottage garden in Essex

VINTAGE VIBE

Ann Jarvis wanted to buy and renovate a country cottage as a family retreat... but that was before she fell for the existing design of this Cotswold conversion

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Everest and the Khumbu Glacier, Nepal

The majesty of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier inspired musician Cerys Matthews during her memorable birthday expedition

LET'S MOVE TO Whitby

A WINDSWEPT OUTPOST BRIMMING WITH CHARACTER AND WILD COASTAL WALKS

Clever ways to CONFIGURE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE

TIME FOR A NEW LAYOUT? USE EXPERT DESIGN TRICKS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FLOOR SPACE

Meet Maria Sigma TEXTILE DESIGNER

With her zero-waste designs and contemporary craftsmanship, Maria Sigma is creating beautiful woven textiles that feel right and relevant for 21st-century life

All you need to know…EXTENSIONS

A WELL-DESIGNED EXTENSION WILL ADD SPACE, STYLE AND VALUE TO YOUR COUNTRY HOME. HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO GETTING IT RIGHT…

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Eat At Home In Style

Dedicated dining areas are back on our radar as we enjoy more meals at home. We consider the decorative country options…

CHRISTMAS PAST

Wendy and Dean Simpson have renovated a 300-year-old Georgian farmhouse to create a home fit for another century of stylish living

MY COUNTRY PASSION Star trail photography

Lockdown gave international interiors photographer Mark Nicholson the opportunity to see the night sky and planetary constellations through a new lens

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... The Serpentine, Hyde Park

Most of the time life is pretty fast-paced for singer/songwriter Katie Melua, but whenever she’s in need of some calm, there is one place she’s always drawn to…

GRAND ILLUSION

Clever design and a wealth of architectural finds make Josephine and Will Maydon’s house look as if it has stood here for centuries

THE LONG ROAD TO HOME

After travelling the world, Holly and Al Hartley returned to their Derbyshire roots and converted a farmhouse and outbuildings into their family home

MY COUNTRY BUSINESS

Lucy and William Lowe share how they opened their own gin distillery

Festive BLOOMS

These stunning winter flowers will fill the house with scent and colour

Made to MEASURE

AN EMPTY BARN GAVE JEMIMA AND DAN MATHESON THE OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMISE EVERY INCH OF THEIR GLORIOUS NEW KITCHEN

''This year, I'm asking for support instead of presents''

Domestic violence activist Natasha Saunders is walking the Shropshire Hills to prep for a fundraising trek to the Himalayas

Christmas Comes Home

Take a modern spin on Christmas in the country with elegant furnishings, fabulous flowers and keepsake decorations – all in a rich palette inspired by festive mulled and spiced shades

WRAPPED with love & care

Set up the wrapping station ready for action with a delightful mix of mindful and merry designs

PARTY HOUSE

At Christmas, the singing, dancing and laughter of their five children fills the rooms of this homely barn, converted by Maria and John Southwood

MY COUNTRY PASSION Hedgerow foraging

When she’s not running her floristry business, Susan Bailey West loves foraging for hedgerow finds to decorate her own home with, particularly at Christmas.

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Hay Bluff, the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye

The staggering views to and from Hay Bluff straddling England and Wales are something that Monty Don simply couldn’t live without.

Garlands from the GARDEN

Breathe new life into your festive displays by bringing greenery from your garden into your decorations

COMFORT and joy

WITH THIS YEAR’S WINTER ENTERTAINING SET TO BE A LITTLE MORE LOW-KEY THAN USUAL, OUR LIVING ROOM LINE-UP FOCUSES ON ENJOYING COSY FESTIVE GATHERINGS WITH LOVED ONES