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

COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS

Things that make us happy... MAY

DESIGN NEWS

Colourful checks • THE CLASSIC DESIGN HAS BEEN GIVEN A REFRESH

The HAPPY HOUSE • From the moment she set foot in this much-loved country house, Sarah Williamson-Jones knew this was the forever home she and her family had been looking for

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by SARAH’S LIVING ROOM

CALM IN THE COTSWOLDS • The secluded location and rustic authenticity of this former bull pen made it special. And owners Polly and George Phillips had the vision to see the luxury home it would become

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by POLLY’S BATHROOM

IN WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW • The interior of Gemma Lewis’ characterful cottage has been transformed with a fashionable mix of vintage finds and modern rustic pieces

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by GEMMA’S KITCHEN

VINTAGE VISION • Nina and Bob Parker have injected character into their converted Devon long barn with clever design and much-loved heirlooms and finds

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by NINA’S DINING AREA

LET’S MOVE TO Manningtree • A SMALL WONDER IN ESSEX ON THE MAJESTIC RIVER STOUR

Dream homes in Manningtree

❝I’ve developed a creative business that works around my family❞ • VICTORIA HALL, ARTIST-MAKER AND FOUNDER OF CLUCK CLUCK!

ON MY DOORSTEP

HOW TO GROW YOUR PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS • A CAREFUL APPROACH STOPS YOU WASTING TIME AND MONEY

CH&I loves… MINDFUL SHOPPING • Throwaway buys have never been part of our mindset. Now shopping sustainably is easier – and more stylish – than ever

A delicate TOUCH • Look to serene Japanese interiors for an East-meets-West take on country style, with nature-inspired design and inky lines

ALL THE DETAILS, PRODUCTS PRICES

Get creative WITH PAINT • Bring your individual style to life with colour, specialist finishes and decorative effects

Escape THE GARDEN • CREATE A PEACEFUL RETREAT, A SOCIABLE SPACE, OR A HARDWORKING HOME OFFICE AT THE END OF YOUR GARDEN PATH

Sunshine sofas • THE LATEST GARDEN SEATING TAKES THE EASE OF THE LIVING ROOM OUTDOORS. SEE OUR PICK OF STYLISH, WEATHERPROOF DESIGNS PERFECT FOR SIZZLING SOCIALS AND SOLO STRETCH-OUTS. RELAX...

SPLASHBACKS WITH ADDED FLASH • TURN THE HUMBLE SPLASHBACK INTO A FOCAL POINT OF YOUR KITCHEN SCHEME, WITH DESIGNS RICH IN COLOUR AND CHARACTER

TOUCH OF CHARM

NEED TO KNOW… KITCHEN SPLASHBACKS

Kitchen taps • COMPLETE YOUR SINK AREA WITH A STYLISH MIXER

PROJECT PROFILE

True BLUE • BETH AND DOUG MCKENZIE HAVE TRANSFORMED AN UNUSED GARDEN ROOM INTO A CHARACTERFUL KITCHEN-DINER FOR ALL THE FAMILY TO ENJOY

THE LAYOUT

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

THE DETAILS

Fresh & fabulous SPRING SUPPERS • CELEBRATE THE NEW SEASON’S INGREDIENTS WITH EASY MIDWEEK MEALS THAT POP WITH COLOUR AND FLAVOUR

COOKS’ NOTES

The FLOWER POT MAN • Arthur Parkinson explains how a flamboyant garden doesn t have to be confined to blooms in large sweeping beds

Planning your pots

Arthur’s favourite container plants

“ Grow what you love” • When presenter and Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley isn’t hunting down new music, she’s out working in her Northamptonshire garden. Here are her top...