Homes & Gardens
BOUDOIR BATHING
Wake up to the pleasure of an exquisite en suite — these are filled with imaginative design ideas and indulgent touches
4 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
Floral romance
Fall in love with this season's whimsical blooms – from reimagined archive prints to modern dainty trails, they are as relaxed as they are intoxicating
3 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
A LOVE LETTER TO...
Interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen explains why the villages surrounding Lake Garda hold special meaning for her
2 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
PROJECT NOTES
The latest launches and smart buys delivering luxury to kitchens and bathrooms
2 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
Movers & Shakers
Though his roster of clients spans the globe, Martin Huxford's contemporary lighting designs are all handcrafted in his Sussex studio
1 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
HONOURING THE PAST
Our columnist Joy Moyler defines antiques as the key to unique interiors and tells us how to source them
2 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
HIDE AND SEEK
Designer Lonika Chande on getting the balance right between what to store away and what to display
2 min |
June 2025
Homes & Gardens
COUNTRY STYLE
This is a wide-ranging aesthetic with enduring appeal and these are some of the brands and designers we look to for beautiful rustic pieces
7 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Colour scheme
BEFORE YOU REACH FOR THE PAINTBRUSH, LOOK CLOSER AT YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP WITH COLOUR, ADVISE OUR EXPERTS
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Pizza ovens
THEY'RE CROWD-PLEASERS AND SUPER QUICK, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY GOT ONE, THESE BUYS MAY TEMPT YOU...
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
IN TOTAL harmony
A GENTLE SCHEME OF SOFT COLOURS, TEXTURED FABRICS AND WOODEN ACCESSORIES HAS GIVEN CHLOE AND PHIL'S DOWNSIZED HOME A LAID-BACK, WELCOMING FEEL
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
ROOMS WITH a view
LAURA'S RURAL COTTAGE IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY LIFE AND, THANKS TO WRAP-AROUND GLAZING AND HUGE WINDOWS, IT MAKES THE MOST OF ITS SURROUNDINGS, TOO
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
A haven for wildlife
FROM BLANK CANVAS TO NATUREFRIENDLY OASIS, DOROTHY AND JAMES HAVE CREATED A MULTI-FACETED GARDEN THAT'S TRULY THRIVING
1 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Thrilling grilling
Skip the burnt sausages and rustle up some quality barbecue fare thanks to these delicious recipes from Tom Kerridge's latest book
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
"I LOVE MIXING pattern & paint"
A VIBRANT BACKDROP IS THE STARTING POINT FOR MAIREAD TO DISPLAY HER CONSTANTLY EVOLVING COLLECTION OF RETRO FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
How to create a fragrant garden
FANCY BEING GREETED BY HEADY SCENTS? THESE PLANTS GUARANTEE A PERFUMED PLOT...
4 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Fencing & privacy
SHIELD YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE FROM PUBLIC VIEW WITH THESE SIMPLE EXPERT TIPS
2 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
A CALM elegance
DONYA AND CHRIS JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO UPDATE THIS ELEGANT VICTORIAN PROPERTY, MAKING IT A MODERN FAMILY HOME FULL OF CLASSIC TOUCHES
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
gardening
Read our expert advice on GROWING YOUR OWN in a small space; discover skills like REWILDING and vertical gardening; find out how to make the most of your OUTDOOR space; check out the best raised PLANTERS, and much more...
3 min |
June 2025
Ideal Home UK
Container gardening
FROM BALCONIES AND WINDOWSILLS TO RENTED GARDENS, POP PLANTS IN A POT AND YOUR GARDEN IS A MOVEABLE FEAST
3 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
A sparkling adventure
Discover the Sussex Winelands on a leisurely five day tour of dynamic estates set in stunning landscapes. with guide Amy Wislocki.editor of Decanter magazine
7 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Summer song
In the first of our seasonal celebrations, best-selling poet Donna Ashworth shares her thoughts on the joy of summertime and writes an exclusive poem for CH&I
2 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Hamilton Weston
Specialists in the reproduction of historic wallpapers, this British brand has now revived designs discovered in the home of Jane Austen
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
STYLE REFRESH
Update your favourite furniture with new, beautiful covers and upholstery from Plumbs
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
PAGE TURNERS
What does it take to run a successful rural bookshop? We speak to owners who are writing their own happy endings, bringing great reads, connection and culture to their countryside communities
5 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Celebrate the season
Enjoy good times together this summer - Bramblecrest’s outdoor furniture collection has something for everyone
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
A rose garden promises beauty, fragrance and bewitching colour so it's no wonder we've fallen for the charms of this ancient flower. And cultivating them is easier than you think
4 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Look to nature to provide colour palette inspiration. This month, we love soothing shoreline shades
1 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Stepping out
Patio doors create harmony between interior and exterior, bringing the outside to you while inviting you to venture into the garden
3 min |
June 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
GO WITH THE FLOW
Bathe in the beauty of water in your garden — from tiny ponds to tranquil pools, plants, wildlife and ourselves all benefit from this natural resource
2 min |