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My Fabrics Have Their Roots In Poland And Their Heart Here In Britain

TEXTILE DESIGNER JULIA BRENDEL

A Welcoming Woodburner

A REAL FIRE FEELS EVEN TOASTIER WHEN IT’S A SUPER-EFFICIENT STOVE WITH THE ECO CREDENTIALS TO MATCH ITS HOT DESIGN

Modern Classic

Louise Davies combined traditional and contemporary style when she built her practical and comfy home.

Blossom and bulbs

In the rectory garden of Joanna Kerr, beautiful herbaceous borders provide colourful contrast to the formal lines of dark yew hedging.

Charm And Character

Set in the Idyllic Cumbrian Countryside, Nicola Hills' Ancient Farmhouse Combines Pattern and Personality

Life In The Slow Lane

Emma Rae Has Found Peace and Tranquillity Away From the City in Her Stylishly Mellow Home 

The Well-Travelled Home

Emma clanfield has created an exotic interior with rich colours and exuberant patterns inspired by her time living abroad.

The Whitest Of Winters

Jane streatfeild has created a beautiful country garden in the high weald of kent, which dazzles with dainty snowdrops at this time of year.

Where Silence Reigns

In Need of a Place to Get Away From City Life, Sara Michaels Found an Ancient Barn Surrounded by Land Where Her Family Could Enjoy a Sense of Peace

An Idyllic Setting

Sue Goring’s Use of Striking Fabrics and Retro Furniture Gives a Modern Twist to Her Classic Country Home With Its Beautiful Views

Decorating With Supersized Florals

From Blowsy Blooms to Modern Graphics, Large-scale Botanical Wallpapers Are This Season’s Go-to Look for Country Interiors

where the heart is

kerry sharpe used her artistic eye and a passion for painted furniture to transform her extended cottage

‘The Rutland Bird Life Is A Constant Source Of Inspiration'

Print-maker and painter angela harding.

Where The Wind Blows

Tucked Away Down A Long Rough Track, Tara Culley’s Garden Combines Magnificent Views Over Hastings Country Park With Terraced Borders And A Wildflower Meadow.

'My Design Ideas Are Inspired By The River And Lanes Of The Chilterns' - Ercol Creative Director Rachel Galbraith

Three years ago Rachel Galbraith landed her dream job at the iconic UK furniture brand Ercol after previously working for big names such as John Lewis, Tesco and Marks & Spencer. Her design journey started with an art foundation course followed by a degree in furniture design at Loughborough University. The role at Ercol sees Rachel heading up the look for the entire brand, both new collections and heritage pieces, with a wealth of archive designs from the 1950s to update at her fingertips. Away from her studio at Ercol’s Princes Risborough headquarters, Rachel is a country girl and we headed off to the Chiltern Hills to meet her...

Pale & Interesting

Step Into This Stylish Boutique Set In The Historic Cobbled Streets Of RYE.

‘My Amazing Bakes And Cakes Are Edible Works Of Art' - Artisan baker Helen Bakunowicz

Having worked as a fashion textile designer and later as a colour and trend forecaster, design and creativity have always been important influences for Helen Bakunowicz.

'The Wicklow Mountains Show Us The Might Of Mother Nature'

Charity ambassador and singer Leah Wood

Alresford Linen Company

COMBINE SPRING CLEANING WITH BROWSING THE ON-TREND HOMEWARES AT THIS STYLISH STORE

The Best Place For Simple Pleasures

SPEND A WEEKEND IN A SHEPHERD’S HUT AND LET THE STRESS OF DAY-TO-DAY LIFE DISAPPEAR

Coming Home

With Its Wow Factor Setting and Special Memories, Jeanetta Rowan Hamilton’s Childhood Holiday Home Holds an Important Place in Her Heart 

Time Immemorial

Heulwen Davies' Evocative Modern Planting and Sympathetic Restoration Echo the Roots of her Historic Elizabeth Garden

Keeping It In The Family

Annabelle Everard didn’t have far to look when it came to finding her perfect country home.

The Country Decorator: Light And Airy Window Treatments

Want To Update And Refresh? Add Layers Of Interest To Country Windows This Spring With These Pretty Ideas For Curtains And Blinds

A Neat Cupboard Under The Stairs

In our new series, we select simple country-style hero pieces that look beautiful... and feel good.

The Best Place To Feel A Sea Breeze: The Idle Rocks

For A Restorative Dose Of Fresh Food And Sea Air, Stay At This Luxurious Hotel With A Homely Feel In St Mawes, Cornwall.

How To Work Collaboratively

Our guide to creating beneficial relationships with other businesses.

A Seat To Watch The World Go By

In Our Ongoing Series, We Select Simple Country-style Hero Pieces That Look Beautiful… and Make Life Feel Even Better

Dreams Do Come True

A Country Girl at Heart, Annuszka Ornbo Has Made Sure Her Beautiful Renovated Barn Is All About Living Indoors and Out

If I Get A Second Chance At Life, I"ll Be A Gardener Again

Gardener and writer Tamsin Westhorpe