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A NEW COLLECTION OF COUNTRY HOUSE HOTELS IS INFLUENCING OUR OWN INTERIORS. WE MEET THE DESIGNERS ENCOURAGING US TO TAKE THEIR IDEAS BACK HOME WITH US

My designs blend influences from both East and West

KIRAN RAVILIOUS, PATTERN DESIGNER & LINO PRINTER

TAKING THE LONG VIEW

For artist Nellie Shepherd, the landscapes outside her renovated farmhouse are just as important as the colourful scene inside

MAGIC OF THE MOOR

Having fallen in love with the moorland, Sue and Steve Osmond built a cabin, so friends can share their corner of Cornwall

POETIC VISION

Lydia Macpherson and Nick MacKinnon, both poets, have turned a property on the wild Yorkshire moors into a magical home

WARDROBE MISTRESS

Take control of closet clutter and you’ll get dressed quicker, refine your personal style and make your mornings calmer

INCREASING NATURAL LIGHT

MAKE YOUR HOME A BRIGHTER AND MORE WELCOMING PLACE WITH THESE EXPERT TIPS ON FLOODING YOUR HOME WITH SUNLIGHT

WATER FEATURES

Add a tranquil or dramatic element to your garden with water, providing a focal point and interest for wildlife

SETTING SAIL

After selling their home, JP Clark and his husband, John, transformed an iconic 1960s deckhouse into a relaxing waterside escape

Happy INSIDE

Create cheerful, uplifting spaces with these mood-boosting décor ideas, because feeling good starts at home

GO WITH THE GRAIN

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL WOODEN FLOORING WILL GROUND YOUR SCHEME IN TIMELESS COUNTRY STYLE

CONTEMPORARY CHARACTER

Interior designer Abi Powell brought her 17th-century cottage into the 21st century with a modern palette of rich greens and blues

COMING UP ROSES

Blowsy florals and vintage pieces create a relaxed country feel in Ruth Taylor’s idyllic 18th-century thatched cottage

Bathroom BLISS

RAINFALL SHOWER, YOUR OWN SAUNA, A DIVE-IN TUB… CREATE A WELLBEING SANCTUARY AT HOME WITH THESE INDULGENT BATHING BEAUTIES

Our porcelain lights are naturally eco-sensitive

The age-old quest for a good work/life balance was thrown into sharp focus by the events of 2020.

PERFECTLY FRAMED

A pared-back mix of vintage and antique pieces lets the oak frame do the talking in Tamsin and Paul Clarke’s barn home

BACK TO LIFE

This cottage renovation is part one of an ambitious restoration of an entire estate

TIME FOR A CHANGE

Extending a country cottage into a graceful family home sparked a new career as an interior designer for Claire Orders

THE BRIGHTEST TASK LIGHTS

LET COSY CORNERS, READING NOOKS AND WORK SPACES GLOW WITH LAMPS THAT SHINE WITH COUNTRY CHARACTER

ROOM TO ROAM

Swapping city life for a rural idyll, Melissa Hutley transformed a dated property into a laid-back family home

Rainbow KITCHENS

BRING UPLIFTING COLOUR TO THE HEART OF YOUR HOME WITH THESE CHEERFUL CABINET IDEAS

I should COCOA!

SAY YES TO THE GLORIOUS, INDULGENT JOY OF A CHOCOLATE DESSERT. FROM MOUSSE TO PAVLOVA, CAKE TO SPICED COCOA, WE’VE RAISED THE BAR!

LET'S MOVE TO Hawarden

THIS WELSH VILLAGE IS STEEPED IN CHARACTER AND HISTORY

MY COUNTRY PASSION Making herbal remedies

A battered old book ignited an interest in wild food and the therapeutic benefits of plants for primary school teacher, Elisa Irwin

Get creative WITH PAINT

Problem-solving, colour-popping, character-giving paint is the stylish homeowner’s best friend

DESIGN NEWS

NEW & INTERESTING

A WEEKEND AWAY AT: The Duncombe Arms

A RUSTIC PUB WITH A MOUTH-WATERING MENU IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

A Winter's Tale

Tipped in frost and reflected in the mirror of an ice-sheathed lake, the trees and gardens of Markshall Estate Arboretum take on an enchanting beauty in the coldest months

SHEPHERD'S DELIGHT

A renovated sheep shed provides an idyllic Christmas getaway for Helen Westgarth and her extended family

PUT ON A FLOOR SHOW

SOFT, SOUND-ABSORBING AND STYLISH,