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From trash to treasure
Country Homes & Interiors

From trash to treasure

HOMEWARE BRANDS ARE TURNING DISCARDED MATERIAL INTO DESIRABLE PRODUCTS THAT PUT THE WOW INTO WASTE, SAYS ALICE HUMPHRYS

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September 2022
This life chapter is about me and my business
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This life chapter is about me and my business

HAND-BLOCK TEXTILE PRINTER, SPERONELLA MARSH

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6 mins  |
September 2022
A WELL-KEPT SECRET
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A WELL-KEPT SECRET

A Victorian cottage, once a carpenter's barn, bewitched Laura and Patrick Butler-Madden and took them on an unexpected journey

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5 mins  |
September 2022
A house for ALL SEASONS
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A house for ALL SEASONS

Stripping her period home back to bare brick to start again gave Frankie Bickerdike the opportunity to combine old and new in style

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6 mins  |
September 2022
Country lifestyle WILDFLOWER MEADOWS
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Country lifestyle WILDFLOWER MEADOWS

Plant one of these beautiful, rich wildlife habitats and your garden will be bursting with colour and alive with bees and butterflies

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August 2022
WALL ART
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WALL ART

WHEN YOUR HOME IS YOUR CANVAS, EVERY BRUSH STROKE COUNTS. HERE'S HOW TO GET THE PERFECT PAINTED FINISH NEXT TIME YOU DECORATE

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August 2022
Just COASTING
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Just COASTING

Capture the easy, laid-back charm of coastal living. Which look will have you living your best beach life?

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August 2022
FIND YOUR FLOW
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FIND YOUR FLOW

RIDING A WAVE, DIVING INTO A LOCH, OR SERENELY PADDLING 3 234 DOWN A RIVER, THREE WOMEN SHARE THE EXHILARATION AND ESCAPE THEY'VE FOUND IN THEIR PERSONAL WATER WORLDS

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August 2022
SIMPLY BREATHTAKING
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SIMPLY BREATHTAKING

A contemporary extension has opened up a pair of historic cottages to an exhilarating coastal vista

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August 2022
IN THE LONG RUN
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IN THE LONG RUN

A row of dilapidated cottages has become an idyllic home and work space for designer Sophie Allsopp

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5 mins  |
August 2022
PANEL SHOW
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PANEL SHOW

FOR WALLS WITH INTEREST, TEXTURE AND A TOUCH OF DRAMA, IT'S TIME TO KNOCK ON WOOD

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August 2022
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL
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THE HOUSE ON THE HILL

Swapping city pavements for sandy beaches and a spectacular sea view, the Brasher family didn't have to think twice about making the move to island life on Jersey

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August 2022
CALL OF THE Sea
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CALL OF THE Sea

Open to the elements and slightly wild at heart, seaside gardens have a weathered charm and relaxed feel that can be recreated wherever you live

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August 2022
"My dream was always to live and work by the sea"
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"My dream was always to live and work by the sea"

ARTISANAL SOAP AND SKINCARE MAKER, SILVANA DE SOISSONS

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August 2022
Paradise ISLANDS
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Paradise ISLANDS

MESMERISED BY THEIR SUBTROPICAL CHARM, WRITER JANET MCMEEKIN EXPLORES THE ISLES OF SCILLY

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August 2022
HIDDEN HAVEN
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HIDDEN HAVEN

Jane and Anthony Hosking's waterside home is a tribute to creative restoration and an enduring love for its Cornish setting

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5 mins  |
August 2022
OPEN HOUSE
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OPEN HOUSE

Samantha Todhunter has combined industrial elements, joyous textiles and tactile materials to turn a former cowshed into a welcoming space

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4 mins  |
July 2022
ROOM TO GROW
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ROOM TO GROW

For garden designer Ailsa Richards, it’s the outdoor space surrounding this pretty cottage that’s key to its décor inside

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6 mins  |
July 2022
THE ART OF HOUSE PAINTING
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THE ART OF HOUSE PAINTING

BRUSH UP ON EXTERIOR DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR AN AUTHENTIC FINISH AND LONG-LASTING RESULTS

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July 2022
Summertime TAKEAWAY
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Summertime TAKEAWAY

PACK AN OUTDOOR FEAST THAT'S FULL OF COLOUR AND FLAVOUR - PERFECT FOR A GARDEN PICNIC OR ELEGANT ALFRESCO ENTERTAINING

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July 2022
Let the SUNSHINE IN
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Let the SUNSHINE IN

REWORK AN EXISTING ROOM OR EXTENSION TO CREATE A LIGHT-FILLED SPACE THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT

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July 2022
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
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SCHOOL OF DESIGN

This former boarding school is an object lesson in how to turn a period property into a modern family home

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6 mins  |
July 2022
ON REFLECTION...
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ON REFLECTION...

A MIRROR IS A VALUABLE ADDITION TO ANY ROOM, BRINGING LIGHT AND CHARACTER IN EQUAL MEASURE

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July 2022
Country lifestyle RAISED BEDS
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Country lifestyle RAISED BEDS

Maximise the growing potential in your garden by creating the perfect environment for plants and crops to flourish

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July 2022
LOW-EFFORT BORDERS
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LOW-EFFORT BORDERS

Facing garden overwhelm? Don’t despair – you can create inspiring, beautiful spaces with these expert ideas for easier-to-manage plots

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July 2022
A life in ROSES
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A life in ROSES

Petal by petal, fabric designer Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses shares the secret of her timeless style

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July 2022
WARM WELCOME
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WARM WELCOME

Creating social spaces to entertain family and friends was key to the design of Emma Shaw's inviting country home

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5 mins  |
June 2022
Relight YOUR FIRE
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Relight YOUR FIRE

CREATE AN OUTDOOR ROOM WITH A FIREPIT AT ITS HEART AND BRING A COSY FOCAL POINT TO ALFRESCO LIVING

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June 2022
Take ONE JAR
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Take ONE JAR

THESE SIMPLE MAKES TURN THE HUMBLE GLASS JAR INTO CREATIVE GIFTS AND HOME ACCESSORIES

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June 2022
NIGHT LIGHTS FOR GARDENS
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NIGHT LIGHTS FOR GARDENS

MAKE MORE OF YOUR GARDEN AFTER DARK WITH THESE ILLUMINATING IDEAS

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June 2022