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

EDITOR’S LETTER

Things that make us happy … SEPTEMBER

The joyful home • LATE SUMMER PICNICS ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO EASE INTO AUTUMN, SAYS OUR COLUMNIST

FRESH PERSPECTIVE • Bursting with character and charm, Jojo Humes’ stylish country house is a testament to her vision, hard work and creativity

A house for ALL SEASONS • Stripping her period home back to bare brick to start again gave Frankie Bickerdike the opportunity to combine old and new in style

A WELL-KEPT SECRET • A Victorian cottage, once a carpenter’s barn, bewitched Laura and Patrick Butler-Madden and took them on an unexpected journey

MAKING A MARK • Looking to start a new chapter, Sarah Charlesworth relished putting her own stamp on a period farmhouse

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“This life chapter is about me and my business” • HAND-BLOCK TEXTILE PRINTER, SPERONELLA MARSH

BUILDING YOUR BRAND THROUGH INSTAGRAM • TURN SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

From trash to treasure • HOMEWARE BRANDS ARE TURNING DISCARDED MATERIAL INTO DESIRABLE PRODUCTS THAT PUT THE WOW INTO WASTE, SAYS ALICE HUMPHRYS

NEW LOOK • Your favourite magazine is now even better!

SOFT FOCUS • Warm and serene, the new neutral palette brings gentle comfort to your décor. Think of it as self-care for your room schemes

Bedside tables • KEEP ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS TO HAND WITH THE PERFECT NIGHTSTAND

NOVEL IDEAS • You can judge a book by its cover – just take a look at these creative ways of displaying your favourite reads

ROOMS TO GROW • PLAYFUL, INVENTIVE AND FULL OF PRACTICAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS, THESE SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE BRIMMING WITH BIG IDEAS

Lamp shades • DESIGNS WITH ELEGANCE AND CHARACTER TO BRIGHTEN ROOMS

GATHER AT THE TABLE • Flowers and natural fabrics offer organic beauty, celebrating both the season and special occasions with every fresh bouquet and artfully folded napkin

DO LOOK DOWN • CAST YOUR EYES DOWNWARDS FOR A FLOOR SHOW FEATURING PATTERN, COLOUR AND TEXTURE

How to choose upholstery • WANT A SOFA FABRIC AND CURTAINS THAT LOOK GREAT AND CAN WITHSTAND FAMILY LIFE? THE INTERIOR DESIGNER SHARES HER EXPERT TIPS

HOMES & GARDENS • FIND INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION ON OUR RELAUNCHED WEBSITE: HOMESANDGARDENS.COM

Making life EASIER • MOVING THE KITCHEN INTO AN UNDER-USED LIVING ROOM HAS CREATED AN INVITING AND SPACIOUS HUB FOR RELAXED FAMILY LIFE AND SOCIALISING

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

UP ON THE ROOF • FROM CLAY AND CONCRETE THROUGH TO SLATE, AIM HIGH WHEN CHOOSING THE BEST ROOF TILES FOR YOUR HOME

LIVE YOUR BEST Country Life • SUSTAINABILITY ❖ GARDENS ❖ RECIPES ❖ TRAVEL ❖ PASTIMES

IN THE COUNTRY WITH Clodagh McKenna • PICKING AND PRESSING APPLES FROM THE ORCHARD

Country lifestyle STORING APPLES • How to ensure your harvest stays fresher for longer with deliciously crisp fruit for months to come

Country Harvest • INSPIRATION FROM NATURE’S LARDER

Wild & SWEET • FORAGE YOUR OWN DESSERT AND TURN HUMBLE HEDGEROW INGREDIENTS INTO THE MOST DELECTABLE TREATS. CORNISH COOK AND WILD FOOD EXPERT RACHEL LAMBERT SHOWS YOU HOW

The September garden… Sow Grow Show • WHAT TO PLANT, THIS MONTH’S GREEN-FINGERED TASKS, AND DISPLAYS TO ENJOY. IT’S GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP

Dazzling DAHLIAS • These...