THE GOOD LIFE

A quirky, colourful farmhouse was the perfect setting for Zoe and James Davis and their family when they decided to live in a more sustainable way

Our handcrafted, waxed cotton aprons are made to last

OWNER AND FOUNDER, CLAIRE BRIGGS

CORNISH CREAM

Nicola Casperson has brought elements of outique hotel design into her Cornish cottage, creating a stylish and relaxing home

HISTORY UNCOVERED

A 16th-century timber-framed manor house, extended during Georgian times, has been lovingly restored into a stylish family home full of vintage charm

Back to NATURE

Feel the positive power of plants with botanical prints that work indoors and out, for verdant vibes and gorgeous green spaces

Take To The Floor

Achieve a truly rustic look with authentic stone, tile and concrete flooring that will last for years to come

All You Need To Know Roof Windows

Skylights and roof lanterns fill a home with light to brighten a basement, enhance an extension or cheer up a dark corner

FRENCH DRESSING

Interior designer Sophie Rowell has fashioned a neglected Georgian townhouse into a beautiful family home that blends English charm with continental chic

NEW CHAPTER

Lucy and James Clippington started afresh and created a timeless and elegant English home in the beautiful Berkshire countryside

HEART & HOME

Searching for a place where her twins could play freely, Alessandra Brady stumbled across a run-down cottage and turned it into an idyllic family retreat

The heart RULES

A SOCIABLE LAYOUT AND INVITING COLOUR SCHEME ENSURE TRUDI AND JIM REID’S KITCHEN IS THE HUB OF THEIR NEW COUNTRY HOME

Beautiful & USEFUL

MAKE LIGHT WORK OF HOUSEHOLD CHORES WITH A PICTURE PERFECT AND PURPOSE-DESIGNED LAUNDRY AND UTILITY ROOM

NEW LOOKS TO LOVE

From nature-inspired motifs to sunny holiday colours, these are the latest trends to bring happy style to our homes

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

A respect for nature is at the heart of everything Beth Tarling does in her stunning garden on the exposed Cornish coast

A CHARMING HIDEAWAY

Zara Dawson’s pretty Cotswold stone cottage is decorated with reclaimed wood and vintage accessories, for a look brimming with nostalgia

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Timeworn accessories, grainy woods and natural materials create a unique ambience in Anneke Herbers’ atmospheric home

FIRST CLASS

The sensitive restoration of a former village post office has delivered a new life in the country for Bee Osborn

FIRE & FROST

Flaming red and gold stems contrast spectacularly with carpets of frosty snowdrops in Jackie and John Copping’s cottage garden in Essex

VINTAGE VIBE

Ann Jarvis wanted to buy and renovate a country cottage as a family retreat... but that was before she fell for the existing design of this Cotswold conversion

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Everest and the Khumbu Glacier, Nepal

The majesty of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier inspired musician Cerys Matthews during her memorable birthday expedition

LET'S MOVE TO Whitby

A WINDSWEPT OUTPOST BRIMMING WITH CHARACTER AND WILD COASTAL WALKS

Clever ways to CONFIGURE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE

TIME FOR A NEW LAYOUT? USE EXPERT DESIGN TRICKS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FLOOR SPACE

Meet Maria Sigma TEXTILE DESIGNER

With her zero-waste designs and contemporary craftsmanship, Maria Sigma is creating beautiful woven textiles that feel right and relevant for 21st-century life

All you need to know…EXTENSIONS

A WELL-DESIGNED EXTENSION WILL ADD SPACE, STYLE AND VALUE TO YOUR COUNTRY HOME. HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO GETTING IT RIGHT…

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Eat At Home In Style

Dedicated dining areas are back on our radar as we enjoy more meals at home. We consider the decorative country options…

CHRISTMAS PAST

Wendy and Dean Simpson have renovated a 300-year-old Georgian farmhouse to create a home fit for another century of stylish living

MY COUNTRY PASSION Star trail photography

Lockdown gave international interiors photographer Mark Nicholson the opportunity to see the night sky and planetary constellations through a new lens

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... The Serpentine, Hyde Park

Most of the time life is pretty fast-paced for singer/songwriter Katie Melua, but whenever she’s in need of some calm, there is one place she’s always drawn to…

GRAND ILLUSION

Clever design and a wealth of architectural finds make Josephine and Will Maydon’s house look as if it has stood here for centuries