Country Homes & Interiors - December 2022

In this issue

Winter wonderland A lengthy renovation project in Kent finally becomes the perfect home for family festivities.

Fir and candlelight Shades of evergreen combine with warm oak and velvety texture..

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

3 mins

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

2 mins

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

3 mins

CLOSE TO HOME

Jane and Owain Griffiths made plans for a new life but then found everything they wanted right on their doorstep

3 mins

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

2 mins

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

2 mins

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

2 mins

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

2 mins

Making gourmet chocolate in my own kitchen is a dream job'

Bev Stephenson, artisan chocolatier

5 mins

Put a bow on it...

Tie your Christmas décor together with ribbons and bows, for festive decorating that's simple and inexpensive to achieve

2 mins

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...

6 mins

WINTER GREENS

A crucial element in garden planting, evergreen shrubs can offer structure, interest and even scent throughout the year

3 mins

GARDEN GLEE

Brightening up seasonal pots and borders with their myriad variations, winter flowering pansies and violas add a welcome splash of colour

1 min

Happy Houseplants

Keep your indoor oasis looking lush and verdant through the winter months by adapting your plant care routine

2 mins

CLODAGH MCKENNA Smallholding life

The chef and smallholder celebrates Christmas Eve in her shepherd's hut 'pub'

1 min

A day in the country

It's a colourful Christmas at the chateau in France for Angel, Dick and their family

1 min

Comfort & joy

Celebrate the festive season with Clodagh McKenna's warming winter feast for gathering with friends

3 mins

Made with love

Capture some quiet time in the kitchen to craft these thoughtful treats to give to loved ones over the festive sea eason

6 mins

A taste of tradition

The comfort and nostalgia of a traditional festive dinner brings family and friends around the table to celebrate together. Here's how to serve the perfect Christmas lunch

6 mins

Christmas pudding club

These delicious desserts are perfect for after the big feast or to add a touch of sweetness to the Twixmas days between Boxing Day and New Year

4 mins

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