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
HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE
Editor’s letter
Contributors
News & stories
Linwood • This family brand is introducing contemporary designs and innovative techniques to its classic country style
Fancy florals
The joyful home • Our columnist welcomes the festive season with Caribbean spice and favourite decorations
Fresh palette
All dressed up • Add to your Christmas keepsakes with these treasures for your tree
Dream homes
WINTER WONDERLAND • It was a long time coming but Johanna and Deniz Safer finally found the right house and set about transforming it into the perfect setting for magical family get-togethers
SNOWFLAKES & CHARCOAL • Johanna and Deniz use a neutral aesthetic to bring calm to their home
A NATURAL CHRISTMAS • Merry and Ben Albright’s new oak-framed Herefordshire home blends tradition and modernity in a flow of extravagant spaces – the perfect backdrop for a rural Christmas scene
FIR AND CANDLELIGHT • Blend moody greys with leafy greens and warm oak, like Merry and Ben
CELEBRATING WITH HISTORY • An old barn in the Cotswolds has been transformed into a unique and beautiful home with the help of interior designer Pippa Paton
SHELTERING SKIES • Polly layers lots of natural textures to add depth and dimension to a room
CLOSE TO HOME • Jane and Owain Griffiths made plans for a new life but then found everything they wanted right on their doorstep
TERRACOTTA AND STONE • Jane and Owain mix woven textures and industrial style for a cosy scheme
Really wild gift guide • Show how wildly you love them with nature-inspired gifts that restore, renew and reconnect from the outside in
Design & decorate
CHRISTMAS GATHERING • Collect pine fronds, branches and berries for a rustic Scandi-style Christmas in shades of red, white and green
DESIGNING A BOOT ROOM • Don’t get stuck in the mud with your boot room ideas – add a bit of polish to your home’s hardworking style
DECORATING WITH NEUTRALS • Designer Kelly Hoppen is renowned for her chic room designs using a pared-back palette. Here, she talks us through how to add interest to a neutral scheme
ISLAND LIFE • Design of the prepping, serving and gathering kitchen centrepiece is evolving, with its place as emotional hub of the home as important as its functional credentials
PINES AND NEEDLES • After all the fun of decking the tree, no one wants drooping branches and dropped needles. Here’s how to keep yours looking good for longer
FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS
Property &place
Home security • These simple additions and changes can help to protect your property and deter unwelcome visitors from your home and garden
Virtual viewings • A virtual home tour takes the legwork out of buying a house – and can also put a premium on the property price for sellers
Country lifestyle
‘Making gourmet chocolate in my own kitchen is a dream job’ • Bev Stephenson, artisan chocolatier
Put a bow on it… • Tie your Christmas décor together with ribbons and bows, for festive decorating that’s simple and inexpensive to achieve
The late, late breakfast show • Long and lazy brunches add the comfort factor to winter weekends and give festive guests an indulgent wake-up call. Go on, take it easy…
Garden & grow
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