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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