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.

Country Homes and Interiors

The mood of the moment: WINDING DOWN

Things that make us happy... DECEMBER

DESIGN NEWS

A COTSWOLD CHRISTMAS • This Christmas, the Barnes family are welcoming guests to their 18th-century Grade II-listed barn conversion, set in 500 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by JO’S DINING ROOM

HOMETOWN GLORY • Returning to the town she grew up in and renovating a beautiful Arts & Crafts house inspired a change of career for print designer Nicola Cliffe

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by NICOLA’S BEDROOM

CHRISTMAS IN COLOUR • Over the years, Mimi and Ed Pickard have transformed the house with ‘a happy feeling’ that they bought from friends, making it the perfect home for their family

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP...

Be inspired by MIMI’S LIVING ROOM

PARTY HOUSE • At Christmas, the singing, dancing and laughter of their five children fills the rooms of this homely barn, converted by Maria and John Southwood

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP...

Be inspired by MARIA’S ENTRANCE HALL

“A hand-painted wedding invitation or Christmas card is very special” • WATERCOLOUR ARTIST AND CALLIGRAPHER, HARRIET DE WINTON

ON OUR DOORSTEP…

HOW TO SET UP A YOUTUBE CHANNEL • FOLLOW OUR GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED ON THE PLATFORM

A time to reflect, CHERISH & RENEW • Show one-in-a-million favourites just how magical they are with an extra-thoughtful token of love and positivity

WRAPPED with love & care • Set up the wrapping station ready for action with a delightful mix of mindful and merry designs

CHRISTMAS comes home • Take a modern spin on Christmas in the country with elegant furnishings, fabulous flowers and keepsake decorations – all in a rich palette inspired by festive mulled and spiced shades

ALL THE DETAILS, PRODUCTS & PRICES

“It’s a joy to help care for the Cairngorms herd of reindeer” • Longtime hill walker Carol Parsons volunteers with the UK’s only free-roaming herd

A FEAST for the eyes • From foraging for foliage to making fruity garlands, it’s the personal touches that make festive dining special

3 OF THE BEST CHAMPAGNE FLUTES

COMFORT and joy • WITH THIS YEAR’S WINTER ENTERTAINING SET TO BE A LITTLE MORE LOW-KEY THAN USUAL, OUR LIVING ROOM LINE-UP FOCUSES ON ENJOYING COSY FESTIVE GATHERINGS WITH LOVED ONES

A BIT ON THE SIDE • TREAT TABLEWARE TO A SWISH NEW HOME, WITH A SIDEBOARD THAT PROVIDES EXTRA SURFACE AREA FOR SERVING FROM, TOO

Stylish carpets & RUNNERS • CHOOSE FLOORING THAT’S SOFT UNDERFOOT FOR A SNUG, WINTER UPDATE – TAKE YOUR PICK FROM PLAIN TO PATTERNED, AND A HOST OF TONES AND TEXTURES

Buying carpets

PROJECT PROFILE

BLENDING in • MODERN FINISHES MERGE PEACEFULLY WITH OLD, GIVING MEGAN AND NICK PARKIN A BEAUTIFUL OPEN-PLAN SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING

THE LAYOUT

3 SOLUTIONS CLEVER DESIGN

THE DETAILS

Garlands from the GARDEN • Breathe new life into your festive displays by bringing greenery from your garden into your decorations

Live Life Well • HEALTH, HAPPINESS, FASHION, TRAVEL, PETS, PASTIMES AND OTHER THINGS TO MAKE LIFE LOVELY

3 ways to… a greener Christmas

3 of the best… pillow mists • Spritz and breathe deep for blissful sleep

Hedgerow foraging...