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.

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Country Homes and Interiors

HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE • Spark your imagination with a subscription to the only country magazine with home at its heart. See page 72

Wind down…

Cath Kidston • Creative director Holly Marler has brought her high-fashion eye to this national treasure brand

Hide & chic

The joyful home • When house renovations cause chaos, try to stay calm and keep smiling, says our style columnist

Artistic impression • Villa Nova’s latest collection, Reverie, highlights the influence of fine art within interiors, with designers taking inspiration from modern exhibitions to produce abstract fabrics and wallcoverings using a range of artistic techniques including watercolour, collage and photography. Hazy florals and blurred botanicals offer a new perspective on the ‘cottagecore’ trend, perfect for modern country homes, villanova.co.uk

Dream homes

BRANCHING OUT • Nestled among the trees and the rolling Kent countryside, Astrid Zala’s contemporary home was inspired by a traditional barn, to complement its rural setting

MID - CENTURY INDUSTRIAL • Monochrome metals and natural textures epitomise Astrid’s style

THE PASSION PROJECT • Bridget and Andrew Hall took their love for the Lake District to a whole new level when they bought and renovated a dilapidated farmhouse near Ullswater

SOFTEST STONE • Bridget and Andrew combined warm neutrals with an organic touch

REMAKING HISTORY • Removing the orange wood and worn carpets left over from its 1980s conversion has transformed this barn and put the focus back on its glorious original features

MIDNIGHT EMBERS • Moody grey, chalky pink and geometrics create Simon’s soulful scheme

CALL OF THE WILD • A tiny cottage by a loch became Catherine Spain’s perfect project, and her inspired renovation blends beautifully with its backdrop of mountains and wide skies

GORSE AND MOSS • Ireland’s evocative peatlands inspire Catherine’s tender and tactile look

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Design & decorate

STORM CLOUDS & BURNISHED LEAVES • The season’s complementary colours create a deeply cosy palette to take the chill off autumn room schemes

Find your match… THE PERFECT SOFA • Choosing a new sofa is a big decision but sofa.com is on hand with expert tips to help make picking one easier

MAKING AN ENTRANCE • A well-designed hallway sets you up to leave the house and welcomes you home with good looks and great organisation

FINDING THE BEST HUE FOR A ROOM • Interior designer Micaela Sharp shares where and how to use colour in a room scheme, and her favourite shade pairings. Choosing a paint for the walls is just the start…

COOKING IN COLOUR • Bright and beautiful hues can bring spice and flavour to your space, and boost its welcoming feel

ART MEETS LIFE • Brush in hand, Sarah-Jane Axelby steps inside the homes of leading designers to create her ‘room portraits’. Here, we share three paintings from her new book and catch up with the stylish owners

CABINET RESHUFFLE • Cleaning out closets is the first step in the seasonal wardrobe switch-up as we swap to cooler weather clothes. Here’s how to give your cupboards a clean sweep

Energy savers

Let’s move to Todmorden • Buzzy mill town where industrial chimneys have given way to lofty...