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 & INTERIORS
EDITOR’S LETTER
Things that make us happy... JUNE
DESIGN NEWS
Brush strokes • WATERCOLOUR TEXTURES ARE MAKING WAVES ON WALLPAPERS
THE GOOD LIFE • A quirky, colourful farmhouse was the perfect setting for Zoe and James Davis and their family when they decided to live in a more sustainable way
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ON OUR DOORSTEP
Be inspired by ZOE’S KITCHEN
CORNISH CREAM • Nicola Casperson has brought elements of boutique hotel design into her Cornish cottage, creating a stylish and relaxing home
ON OUR DOORSTEP
Be inspired by NICOLA’S OUTDOOR AREA
HISTORY UNCOVERED • A 16th-century timber-framed manor house, extended during Georgian times, has been lovingly restored into a stylish family home full of vintage charm
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Be inspired by ALINE’S BEDROOM
PASSION PROJECT • Danielle and Simon King have renovated a 17th-century farmhouse and stable to combine modern-day comfort with traditional country style
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ON OUR DOORSTEP
Be inspired by DANIELLE’S LIVING ROOM
LET’S MOVE TO Hemingford Grey • THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE VILLAGE THAT’S AN ENCHANTING STEP BACK IN TIME
Dream homes in Hemingford Grey
❝ Our handcrafted waxed cotton aprons are made to last❞ • OWNER AND FOUNDER, CLAIRE BRIGGS
ON MY DOORSTEP
HOW TO ESTABLISH A STRONG BRAND IDENTITY • REFINE YOUR IMAGE TO GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A COMPETITIVE EDGE
Back to NATURE • power plants with botanical prints that work indoors and out, for verdant vibes and gorgeous green spaces
ALL THE DETAILS, PRODUCTS & PRICES
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READY, STEADY, revamp.. • Style up, smarten and transform your home with one of these easy projects to try at your own pace
Get More From YOUR GARDEN • DIVIDE YOUR GARDEN INTO DISTINCT ZONES TO MAKE BETTER USE OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE. BE INSPIRED BY OUR EXPERT IDEAS TO CREATE COOKING, LOUNGING AND PLAY AREAS, THEN ENJOY LIFE ALFRESCO
CH & I loves... OPTIMISTIC COLOURS • Choose an uplifting palette of blue sky and mint green – and look forward to brighter days ahead
Living with PETS • Love your to tame its fluff and mess? Here’s how to transform your house from zoo to stylish, pet-friendly home
Garden dining sets • ADD GREAT TASTE TO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE WITH TABLE AND CHAIR SETS THAT HAVE ALL THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS – ALL-WEATHER MATERIALS, COMFORT AND A SEASONING OF STYLE
STYLISH SHOWER FITTINGS • FROM HERITAGE DESIGNS TO MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND WATER-SAVING FEATURES, THESE SHOWER FITTINGS ARE DRENCHED WITH STYLE AND SUBSTANCE
NEED TO KNOW… FITTING YOUR SHOWER
Bath towels • BRING A SPLASH OF STYLE TO YOUR SHOWER ROOM WITH THESE SOFT AND SUMPTUOUS BATH SHEETS
PROJECT PROFILE
Phoenix from THE FLAMES • A DEVASTATING FIRE THAT LEFT THEIR HOME IN ASHES GAVE THIS COUPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THEIR DREAM FAMILY KITCHEN
THE LAYOUT
3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS
THE DETAILS
SWEET & SCANDI • CAPTURE THE FLAVOURS OF SUMMER WITH DELICIOUS PUDDINGS AND TREATS LADEN WITH JEWEL-BRIGHT BERRIES AND A TOUCH OF ZEST
COOKS’ NOTES
THE ART OF GARDENING • Helena Gerrish has restored the spectacular country garden of a listed Arts and Crafts house, returning it to its former glory – and adding her own fresh twist
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