Country Homes & Interiors

Published by TI Media Limited 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 & Interiors

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News & stories

Fee Greening • This Dorset-based illustrator’s whimsical style is the result of her lifetime fascination with Gothic fairy tales and medieval art

Al fresco flair • Bringing instant joy to garden seating, this season’s outdoor cushions prioritise comfort and style, without sacrificing practicality – weatherproof materials are a must! From graphic to floral, ruffled to embroidered, considered choices will bring your outside space together; choose a palette of three to four colours to keep the scheme cohesive.

Dream homes

COTSWOLDS CALM • Emma Le Geyt’s 18th-century cottage has been refreshed and restored with a timeless elegance that is rooted in the past yet practical for modern living

GOLDEN DAYS • Emulate Emma’s cosy, homely feel with organic textures and warm tones

FAMILIAR TERRITORY • An existing working relationship with interior designer Christian Bense proved invaluable for Frances and William Selwood’s redesign of their new country home

ELEGANT ESCAPE • Frances’ curated displays and considered palette have a warm, inviting look

FAMILY VALUES • Designer Lily Harknett has transformed a characterful cottage into a welcoming retreat that boasts a countryside setting with space for her young sons to run free

MELLOW MOMENTS • Lily has softened her home’s palette with natural wood and touches of green

INTO THE WOODS • A timber-clad house in the New Forest takes the dappled woodland as its design cue, creating a calming, nature-infused escape for owners Annette and Jörg Rott

WOOD SMOKE • Use natural textures to warm up a monochrome look, like Annette and Jörg

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Design & decorate

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY • A shepherd’s hut represents the ultimate in rural romance, but it’s not just an idyllic fantasy. Take inspiration for styling your own small space, from nooks at home to outdoor rooms. Two designers share their ideas

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF OUTDOOR PIECES • Gone are the days of white plastic seats and well-worn benches. We explore the latest innovations in garden furniture

Kitchen dilemmas • Turn a jumble of jars and tins into a beautifully ordered pantry with everything in easy reach

SMOOTH OPERATOR • Elevate your kitchen splashback with statement wall tiles chosen for pattern, texture, colour and layout possibilities

LANDSCAPE PAINTING • Look to nature to provide seasonal colour palette inspiration. This month, we love palm plants

A BRUSH WITH COLOUR • Update your garden this summer with easy paint projects that will bring colour and style to your outdoor space

REWRITING HISTORY • Morveth and Abi Ward fell in love with a derelict industrial building and converted it into an award-winning home

NEW MEETS OLD • By marrying a modern Scandi-inspired extension with their classic Tudor farmhouse, Hilary and Robert Garner updated their 16th-century home to suit modern living

CHOOSE AN ARCHITECT • Selecting the right architect is key to creating your dream home project. Here’s how to find your perfect match

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