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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

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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,

POTTED HISTORY
This tiny cottage has been rebuilt brick by brick by Ana Perez and Alan Flett to create a cosy bolthole close to the Norfolk coast

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Holkham beach, Norfolk
Paula Sutton, stylist, writer and creator of the popular blog Hill House Vintage, reflects on rediscovering herself while walking across the sand dunes

Twice as NICE
DOUBLE UP WITH THESE IDEAS FOR CREATING LOVELY TWIN BEDROOMS

MY COUNTRY PASSION Wintering
Author Katherine May has learnt how to embrace mid-winter with a series of rituals that have taught her a more balanced and calming way of life
NEW HORIZONS
Maxine and Miles Hancock’s Cotswold home blends modernity and tradition, but an old-fashioned festive welcome is always guaranteed

Breaking new GROUND
AFTER A FLOOD RUINED THEIR OLD KITCHEN, AMANDA AND ANDREW CUMMING TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A NEW ONE FILLED WITH COUNTRY CHARACTER
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Lynda Myles-Till looked to New England style to inspire the transformation of her 1970s bungalow – and now it’s a stylish backdrop for her festive celebrations

Worth The Wait
Rebecca and Mark Outerbridge spent three years modernising their barn conversion, while enhancing its existing features

3 Clever Design Solutions
Centuries of style

How To Plan A Big Building Project
Whether you’re renovating a wreck or adding an extension, here’s what you need to put in place before you get started

Give Your Home A Glow-Up
From illuminating dark corners and setting the mood, to flattering your room, fixed lighting is key for a shining scheme

MY COUNTRY PASSION - Owning a patch of woodland
Having a plot of beautiful woodland to retreat to and maintain is a source of comfort, peace and rejuvenation for A&E consultant Sarah Grimwood

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Northants farmland
The former Rolling Stones rock chick Jo Wood lives an organic and sustainable lifestyle. Here she shares why she loves watching the change of seasons from home

We've rekindled our friendship and built a brand using both our skills
JANE MCCALL AND JANE HOWARD OF BLOOMSBURY REVISITED

In a Country Garden
A beautiful bouquet, from floral designer Brigitte Girling, to capture the last of the dahlias, with delicate seedheads and autumn leaves

LET'S MOVE TO Ilminster
WHERE OLD-WORLD SOMERSET CHARM MEETS HIGH END FASHION

REFINED farmhouse
Get those well-heeled wellies at the ready with a stylish new take on farmhouse style. Team tongue-and-groove with elegant furniture, warm wood with slick metal, and trim textiles with snug and lustrous details

All You Need To Know Cladding Choices
Protect the structure, provide insulation and elevate your home’s exterior with these attractive options

WEEKEND WONDER
Katy Stevenson Bretton downsized in the city so she could invest in an inviting cottage hideaway in the country