Country Homes & Interiors

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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

Last of the summer time…

Juliet Travers • A farmer’s daughter from Scotland, Juliet brings her love of nature to her beautifully detailed wallpaper and fabric designs

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Colourful cushions • These new-season cushion designs deliver on texture, colour and pattern, bringing plush presence to a sofa. Mix and match for a relaxed feel, or follow the two-one-two rule for a more formal look – that’s a large cushion with a small one next to it in each corner and a single cushion in the centre of the seat.

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Pick pockets

PASTURES NEW • A chance conversation found Anne Spratling and John Ayris taking on the renovation of a former vicarage in a tiny Kent parish, and joining a welcoming countryside community

BLESSED ESCAPE • Copy Anne and John’s vintage style with mono pieces and warm texture

A FEELING OF SERENITY • Laura Emmerson has extended her Suffolk farmhouse to make the most of the views of fields and give her young family the country lifestyle they crave

PEACE & CALM • Emulate Laura’s light and airy home with natural materials and subtle tones

WISH YOU WERE HERE • An insider tip-off led house hunters Alex and Ollie Black to an intriguing spot with a Pink Floyd connection, close to the shores of Chichester Harbour

STAR QUALITY • Elegant statement pieces enhance Alex and Ollie’s classic-contemporary look

TO SEE THE SEA • A Victorian property with stunning views of Scotland’s west coast has been remodelled into a magical retreat full of relaxed sophistication

GOLDEN DAYS • Choose a soft green palette and pale wood to echo Fiona’s coastal home

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Weaving a spell

READY, SET, DECORATE! • Breathe new life into your home with our round-up of the latest interior trends – discover key colours, plus new looks for fabrics, wallpapers and homeware

OFFICE HOURS • If you don’t have room for a dedicated study, a versatile desk space will provide a peaceful spot to work from home

SHOULD YOU FIT A SCULLERY? • If you have the extra space, installing a multi-functional backup to the main kitchen is an idea worth mulling over

In the night garden • Don’t let the shorter, darker evenings chase you indoors. A few simple additions can have you enjoying good company under the stars

Relight my fire • From installing a wood-burning stove to uncovering an original fireplace, we talk you through the steps to get started

IN THE PINK • Turn your home into a rose-tinted spectacle with this guide to using pink in every room. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird spares our blushes, from Barbie bright to petal soft

Autumn’s clean sweep

‘I never want to lose the satisfaction of painting’ • Decorative painter and muralist, Tess Newall

Independent spirits • It’s not easy to turn a shop into a success, but the new business model of these entrepreneurs is changing that story for everyone

‘I’m learning to live with the seasons’ • Following nature’s rhythmic ebb and flow through the year helps Diana Yates to avoid burnout by working hard and resting well to manage her energy and expectations

Harvest festival • Gather round the table and enjoy the bounty of the season, in vegetable dishes packed with vibrant colour and flavour

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