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
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
STYLE REFRESH
Update your favourite furniture with new, beautiful covers and upholstery from Plumbs
1 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
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 |
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
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
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
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
Homebuilding & Renovating
Riverside retreat
This spectacular and elegant waterside home is a triumph of design on a complex plot
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
17 things to know when Converting a barn
From tracking down the right property to creating a design that's sensitive to the original structure, we share the dos and don'ts of converting a former agricultural building
10 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW TO SOUNDPROOF A LOFT CONVERSION
Create a peaceful retreat in your loft by ensuring you soundproof it effectively with these tips from our experts
4 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO garage doors
Discover which features to check for when you are looking to buy a garage door – ensuring you choose one that's not only functional but stylish and secure, too
9 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES INTERNAL PLASTERING COST?
It's a key element when it comes to renovation, extension and self-build projects, so here is everything you need to know when budgeting for plastering walls and ceilings
8 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Kitchen pantries
Without proper storage a kitchen can feel chaotic, but with help from a pantry cupboard you can create an organised space with a home for everything
3 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
INSIGHT
A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble
3 min |
June 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HEMP INSULATION
Not considered using this sustainable material in your project? Take a look at its pros and cons to find out if it's the right choice for your needs
5 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Fencing & privacy
SHIELD YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE FROM PUBLIC VIEW WITH THESE SIMPLE EXPERT TIPS
2 min |