Published by TI Media Limited Relaxed living…comfortable style Country Homes & Interiors is the magazine that celebrates the best of modern country decorating style. Inspired by the spirit of today's relaxed living, you'll find page upon page of gorgeous real homes, plus a fresh take on country decorating.
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Country Homes & Interiors
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Christina Serra Delmar • The founder of Red Wheel Studios creates pots that celebrate the beauty of nature and joyful details of family life in the Welsh borders
Pretty pots & planters
FRESH COAT
WONDER WALLS
IN THE FAMILY • Alice and Richard Horton didn’t need to look far for inspiration when they decided on a sympathetic renovation of their Cotswolds home
MELLOW MOMENT • Bespoke joinery and a calm palette makes Alice’s home feel harmonious
BACK TO OUR ROOTS • A slower pace of life and space for a family were the impetus for Jess Daines and her husband Ted when they returned to rural Norfolk to set up home
ART & CRAFT • Create a cosy home like Jess’s by layering rusty reds with organic textures
VICTORIAN REVIVAL • Charlotte Alldis and Richard Scott have transformed their 19th-century property with colour, character and clever ideas, creating a warm and eclectic home
SQUARE DANCE • Channel Charlotte’s style with a blend of vintage and modern country
CORNISH CREAM • Perched above a sweeping sandy bay, this former fisherman’s cottage is a nautically themed escape for Amanda and Martyn Hedley and their extended family
TOAST TO THE COAST • Create an elegant seaside scheme with curated nauticalia, like Amanda’s
FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS
TABLE SETTINGS FOR SUMMER
THE NEW COLOUR RULES • Colour drenching has become a staple decorating technique over the past few years. Now, as our confidence with colour evolves, there’s a shift towards a more layered approach
TRENDING TINTS • If you’re seeking inspiration, look no further than our round-up of easy-to-live-with colours – whether you’re looking for small updates or a whole new colour scheme
PATTERN WITH PURPOSE • Once you’ve decided on colours for a room, you can begin to build in depth with pattern. These techniques will bring longevity and charm
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE • Upholstery is taking centre stage for sofas and ottomans, with brave fabric choices being the key to making a living room scheme sing
SLICK GOOD LOOKS • Look to brightly lacquered accents as the perfect finishing touch to a room, adding a punch of rich and glossy colour
TERRACE TRICKS • There’s more to a patio than square tiles. Add style to a country terrace with materials that match its rural setting
Kitchen dilemmas • Add joy to your cook space with colourful accents and accessories packed with joie de vivre
THE MAGIC TOUCH • Every surface, hard and soft, is an opportunity to add incredible texture to your kitchen. Designers show us how
LANDSCAPE PAINTING • Look to nature to provide seasonal colour palette inspiration. This month, we love sea-life shades
Sure footing • Whether you prefer to play with pattern or to add a touch of natural beauty to a bathroom, find the perfect flooring for the space
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‘What began as creative curiosity quickly became a passion’ • Lucy Berridge, calligrapher and designer
BE OUR GUEST • Friendlier than a hotel but offering more than a self-catering getaway, modern country guesthouses are a welcoming and stylish home-from-home. We speak to four hosts about what it takes to run one today
Embroidered coasters • While you sip your tea, stitch a selection of...