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

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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