Country Homes & Interiors

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

CHECK OUT THESE CHECKS • Designer Henry Holland’s new Gingham collection is making us swoon. The nostalgic pattern is inspired by his favourite childhood treat – a knickerbocker glory – while the scalloped silhouettes reference antique cookware he discovered at a vintage store in France. Plates, bowls, platters, planters and more are available in three colourways, from £65, henryhollandstudio.com

Laura Ashley • Head of design Helen Ashmore’s joyful collections have a bright, fresh and modern feel, with a nod to the brand’s nostalgic past

Positively floored

3 OF THE BEST… British wool bedding brands

Off the wagon

EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT… Standout seating

Join us for a special day in Scotland • Meet CH&I editor Andréa Childs, hotelier Kim Murray and interiors writer Ali Heath at Cromlix Hotel for a day of inspiration and creativity

Dream homes

PERFECT SYMMETRY • Lara and James Barton’s cottage renovation ensured the rooms inside were every bit as beautiful and colourful as the views and the mountain setting

COLOUR BURST • Lara and James’ mix of patterns creates a vibrant yet harmonious scheme

LEARNING CURVE • Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too

RESTORATION PIECE • Antique finds and curated art give Kirstin’s cottage an eclectic feel

DOWN MEMORY LANE • An architect-designed, traditional-style farmhouse with contemporary extension makes for a welcome addition to the country lane where the owner’s childhood home is found

FINDING SERENITY • Francesca has curated a light, airy space with soft neutrals and textures

CHARISMATIC COTTAGE • A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

HISTORY MAKING • Warm yellows and country stripes bring Vlada’s charming cottage to life

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Design & decorate

AS THE SEASONS TURN • Country style unfurls slowly, just like the seasons. Right now, these are the colours and prints that are finding favour in our rural homes

HOMES FOR HOW WE LIVE NOW • Our homes are constantly evolving – we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snugs to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts

AL FRESCO EVENINGS • Enjoy your time in the garden for longer, with heating solutions that keep you warm as the sun goes down

Enjoy 20% discount at Secret Linen Store • The bedding favourites are now creating wonderful table linen, too – all made from gorgeous natural fabrics

LOOKING HOT • Smart style tweaks can bring fresh flavour to a classic kitchen or inform a brand new design

Kitchen dilemmas • Want to choose the best hardware for your kitchen cabinets? Get a grip on the options with our guide

LANDSCAPE PAINTING • Look to nature to provide seasonal colour palette inspiration. This month, we love harvest fields

Panel show • Simultaneously traditional and on-trend, wall panelling has returned to favour in recent years, and the enthusiasm shows no...