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.

Editor’s letter

Contributors

Country Homes & Interiors

Make the cut…

Katie Coston • This talented ceramic artist uses clay to create beautiful ceramic homeware and jewellery inspired by the natural world

Nostalgic inspiration

A different stripe

Scalloped edges • Pretty and playful, it’s hard not to swoon over this edgy design detail. Spot shell-inspired curves on furniture and fabrics, lampshades and bedding, even painted onto walls – a nostalgic trend that’s gathering pace, just in time for a summer refresh.

Breezy checks • Gingham is the breakout star of spring’s pattern bonanza, but it has plenty of other check mates to square up to. The geometric blocks add a touch of structure to traditional country stylings, while bright and breezy colours soften the hard edges beautifully.

Folksy florals • Close-patterned and colourful, folk-inspired motifs bring pretty detail to homeware. Search out pieces with hand-crafted appeal – embroidery and stitching, block prints and brushstrokes. It’s the touch of the artisan that brings these nature-derived designs to life.

Verdant green • Green’s chlorophyll shoots are a country-style perennial. What’s different now is the vigour and richness of its appearance. Lush and strong, these green shades skip past pastel permutations and into the vibrant realms of mature gardens and sunlit hothouses. Fill your home with them this season.

Frame works

THE BRIGHT SIDE • Becoming increasingly confident with her flair for creating colourful homes, Amelia Harvey has given a dated annex a vibrant new look

HAPPY HOUSE • Layer playful prints and cheery colours to recreate Amelia’s look with flair

NATURE STUDY • Charlotte Thomas has transformed a centuries-old country house into a haven of colourful charm, with hues in harmony with her personality

SUPER NATURE • Mix natural wood with earthy tones to mimic Charlotte’s bright yet calm home

PRINTS CHARMING • A dated cottage has been thoughtfully transformed into a welcoming and colourful home with richly patterned textiles and heritage wallpapers

DESIGN HERITAGE • Play with pattern and textiles, and choose classic pieces for an elegant scheme

COLOUR LIBRARY • The story of this brand new house starts in the owner’s past, with the furniture and artwork that moved with her and inspired the palette of her latest home

PATTERN BOOK • Create drama by mixing rich pigment paint colours with a range of patterns

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Three little trends

WINE & ROSES • Rich colours and bold florals bring heady glamour to a country decorating scheme, looking as divine on a sunny day as they do in the depths of winter

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF RAINBOW ROOMS • If you’ve fallen out of love with your sunroom, try these full-spectrum ideas to give it a bold new lease of life

Download your free digital copy today • Packed with failsafe colour pairings and expert tips on where and how to use them in your home

FULL-ON FLAVOUR • Dramatic hues in bold combinations bring extra spice to your kitchen design

CREATIVE CORAL • The colour of shells and sunrises, flowers and feathers, coral brings a warm blush to spaces. Interiors expert and stylist Sara Bird delves into its appeal, with ideas for using this shade in your country home

Fitting the mould • If you have an original feature that needs repair or...