Beauty and UTILITY...

BE IT A BOOT ROOM OR A DEDICATED LAUNDRY AREA, A COUNTRY HOME CRIES OUT FOR AN OFF-STAGE SPACE TO HOUSE HARDWORKING ELEMENTS. HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOURS DECORATIVE AS WELL AS PRACTICAL

NEW BLOOM

Renovating their Oxfordshire farmhouse has allowed Charlie and Toby Quartley to grow an at-home floristry business, too

A BRIGHT OUTLOOK

Katy Hamilton gave her house on the edge of the rolling Oxfordshire countryside a much-needed refresh

MY COUNTRY PASSION Night-walking

Writer and illustrator Tiffany Francis-Baker lives with her husband in Hampshire near the South Downs, one of four International Dark Sky Reserves in the UK. Exploring outdoors after nightfall is her favourite way to reconnect with nature

`It's so special being alone in a wild, isolated place ARTIST HANNAH WOODMAN

Creativity runs in the family for Cornwall-based fine artist Hannah Woodman.

Fast MOVE

A TIGHT TIMESCALE ENCOURAGED LINEY AND JONATHAN CUMBERLEGE TO MAKE BOLD DESIGN CHOICES IN THEIR NEW KITCHEN

THE BOTANIST'S RETREAT

Step into Michael Baron’s secluded Hampshire garden and discover a treasure trove of winter interest, where small bulbs self-seed at will

Stunning KITCHEN SINKS

STYLISH SHAPES, DISTINCTIVE MATERIALS AND A HOST OF SIZES, FROM TWINS TO MEGA BOWLS, CREATE THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN SINK DRAMA

STARTING OVER

Lucy and Chris Wright’s 19th-century cottage was ingeniously reconfigured to make it ready for modern-day life

Making furniture was a leap of faith, but we are carving out our future

FURNITURE MAKERS PAUL AND MARIA LE MESURIER, WOODEDIT

Heritage-inspired BATHROOMS

TAKE DESIGN CUES FROM THE PAST TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM THAT WILL FEEL AUTHENTIC BOTH NOW AND FOR MANY YEARS TO COME

ENGLISH ECLECTIC

Using a bold, rich palette has turned a tired farmhouse into a stunning family home for Claire and Simon Read

BEST IN SHOW

A historic barn, previously home to prize-winning cattle, has been transformed for 21st-century living

NATURAL BEAUTY

In the middle of a nature reserve in north Kent, Georgina and Gareth Fulton have turned a neglected farmhouse into a warm, welcoming home

SECRET GARDEN

Gothic stonework surrounds this newly created garden, blending modern planting with elements that hark back to medieval times

Lie back in a LUXURY BATH

SLEEK SHAPES, MIXED MATERIALS AND SIZES FOR ALL SPACES – THESE BATHING BEAUTIES ARE MADE FOR INDULGENT SOAKS. JUST ADD BUBBLES…

Sugar & Spice

HEARTWARMING AND HOMEMADE, THESE SWEET AND SPICY BAKES ARE IDEAL FESTIVE GIFTS FOR FRIENDS

Snug & Stylish Living Rooms

WHETHER IT’S A QUIET NOOK TUCKED AWAY FROM BUSY FAMILY LIFE, A RELAXING ROOM FOR CHILLING WITH FRIENDS, OR A SOPHISTICATED PARTY SPACE, OUR COSY LIVING ROOM IDEAS ARE COMFORTABLY ON POINT…

Without A Friend, St Mary's Would Have Been Knocked Down

Volunteer Christine McDonald takes care of a once neglected and forgotten church, ensuring its quiet charm is preserved for generations to come

Prepare To Throw The Perfect Party

Want to be the host with the most? Plan your party ahead of time to make entertaining a relaxed affair for you and your guests

A New Start

A compact barn became a calm haven for Michelle Nugent when she moved back to Herefordshire

I Clear Breakfast Then Start Lino-Printing At The Kitchen Table

LINO PRINTER ANNA SMITH

A Cottage Made For Christmas

Gabrella Barren-Williams and Stuart Burgess’s cosy house is the perfect place to spend the festive season

A Festive Welcome

A fairytale porch crafted in oak is just one way Sally and Gav Hurman have added character to their 1950s home

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Kate Hollingsworth’s elegant period home is a sumptuous setting for the festive season

Make It A Natural Christmas

Made from foraged pine cones, sprigs of herbs and textured twine, these ideas will bring a natural look to your decor

Colourful & Cheerful Kitchens

SWAP CREAM AND WHITE FOR COLOURFUL BRIGHTS OR SOFT, SUBTLE SHADES TO TURN YOUR KITCHEN INTO EVERYONE’S HAPPY PLACE…

Past, Present & Future

A MIX OF COTTAGE CHARM AND CHIC MODERN TOUCHES MAKES THIS SPACE WORK FOR THREE GENERATIONS OF THE LILLEY-JESSON FAMILY

Totally Delicious Dining Spaces

WHETHER YOU HAVE A SEPARATE DINING ROOM OR A TABLE WITHIN ANOTHER ROOM, CREATE A STYLISH SPOT TO GATHER, EAT AND ENJOY GOOD TIMES WITH DECORATING IDEAS THAT ARE A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES…

Grand Illusion

Behind this gorgeous Gothic façade, there’s a traditional Cotswold cottage filled with bold colour and pattern