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 & INTERIORS

EDITOR’S LETTER

This month I’m ‘wild reading’

Things that make us happy... JULY

DESIGN NEWS

Flower power • FOLKY FLORAL MOTIFS HAVE MADE THEIR WAY ONTO FABRICS

WE ARE FAMILY • Buying this holiday home with her parents and sister means Jen Bernard can enjoy this much-loved coastal escape with her entire family

ON OUR DOORSTEP

IN FULL BLOOM • A longing to live in the country inspired Zelie Billins to build a house – and then a whole new business blossomed

ON OUR DOORSTEP

INSPIRED BY NATURE • Taking her cue from the wildlife and flowers around her has helped Victoria Gallimore create a serene palette in her period property

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

PRETTY PERFECT • Sarah Vanrenen has repurposed a flint barn on the family farm to create a charming escape in the Wiltshire countryside

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Buy the best... SECURITY CAMERAS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE • THESE COMPACT SECURITY CAMERAS WILL GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND AS WELL AS AN EYE ON YOUR PROPERTY, WHETHER YOU’RE HOME OR AWAY

“Our courses give people the chance to create, learn and follow their dreams” • FLORIST AND FLOWER SCHOOL FOUNDER, RACHEL WARDLEY

ON MY DOORSTEP

SOURCING BRITISH FLOWERS FOR YOUR FLORISTRY BUSINESS • WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHAMPION GROWERS AND SEASONAL BLOOMS

CH&I loves… PETAL PATHS • Take your pick of flower power designs to bring a burst of playful positivity to your home

COLOUR IT country • Look to the fields, gardens and shoreline for colours and combinations that will bring a natural harmony to your home décor

Tip

DECORATE WITH flowers... • a gorgeous , inside and out, with these summer craft ideas

Long-lasting flowers

Hothouse FLOWERS • BRING THE OUTDOORS IN WITH A BEAUTIFUL CONSERVATORY THAT WILL MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER SUNLIGHT AND CALMING GARDEN VIEWS

Welcome guests BACK INTO THE GARDEN • Styling fi flourishes to make the catch-up with friends and family even more special

Garden benches • CREATE A DELIGHTFUL PLACE TO PERCH, PAUSE AND PONDER WITH A SHAPELY DESIGN, IDEAL FOR SHARING WITH A COMPANION OR JUST THE HUM OF NATURE

BEAUTIFUL BLINDS & SHUTTERS • BRING COUNTRY STYLE TO YOUR HOME WITH WINDOW TREATMENTS THAT BALANCE GOOD LOOKS WITH THE DIFFUSION OF LIGHT AND SHADE

NEED TO KNOW... CHOOSING YOUR BLINDS AND SHUTTERS

PROJECT PROFILE

Made to LAST • A CLEVER AND CONSIDERED RECYCLED KITCHEN WAS TRANSFORMATIVE FOR A YOUNG FAMILY – AND GAVE THE SPACE A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

THE LAYOUT

MADE TO LAST 3 CLEVER DESIGN

THE DETAILS

LET’S EAT outside! • THE SUN IS SHINING, THE AIR IS WARM, AND FOOD ALWAYS TASTES BETTER EATEN IN THE FRESH AIR… CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH AN AL FRESCO FEAST

SUMMER TIPPLES • SAY ‘SIP, SIP, HOORAY’ TO THE SUN’S ARRIVAL WITH THESE COOL SPIRITS – PERFECT MIXED IN YOUR FAVOURITE COCKTAIL

In a Country Garden • In a new column, gardener and floral designer Brigitte Girling shares growing, gathering and flower display inspiration from her Suffolk garden. This month: dahlias and poppies

A GLORIOUS GATHERING • Barney and Victoria Martin have filled their garden with flowers for cutting, realising a dream of working with nature and living off the land

IN THE GARDEN WITH…

How to create a A DAHLIA CUT-FLOWER BED

ON OUR...