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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

THE LONG ROAD TO HOME

After travelling the world, Holly and Al Hartley returned to their Derbyshire roots and converted a farmhouse and outbuildings into their family home

MY COUNTRY BUSINESS

Lucy and William Lowe share how they opened their own gin distillery

Festive BLOOMS

These stunning winter flowers will fill the house with scent and colour

Made to MEASURE

AN EMPTY BARN GAVE JEMIMA AND DAN MATHESON THE OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMISE EVERY INCH OF THEIR GLORIOUS NEW KITCHEN

''This year, I'm asking for support instead of presents''

Domestic violence activist Natasha Saunders is walking the Shropshire Hills to prep for a fundraising trek to the Himalayas

Christmas Comes Home

Take a modern spin on Christmas in the country with elegant furnishings, fabulous flowers and keepsake decorations – all in a rich palette inspired by festive mulled and spiced shades

WRAPPED with love & care

Set up the wrapping station ready for action with a delightful mix of mindful and merry designs

PARTY HOUSE

At Christmas, the singing, dancing and laughter of their five children fills the rooms of this homely barn, converted by Maria and John Southwood

MY COUNTRY PASSION Hedgerow foraging

When she’s not running her floristry business, Susan Bailey West loves foraging for hedgerow finds to decorate her own home with, particularly at Christmas.

MY FAVOURITE VIEW... Hay Bluff, the Black Mountains, Hay-on-Wye

The staggering views to and from Hay Bluff straddling England and Wales are something that Monty Don simply couldn’t live without.

Garlands from the GARDEN

Breathe new life into your festive displays by bringing greenery from your garden into your decorations

COMFORT and joy

WITH THIS YEAR’S WINTER ENTERTAINING SET TO BE A LITTLE MORE LOW-KEY THAN USUAL, OUR LIVING ROOM LINE-UP FOCUSES ON ENJOYING COSY FESTIVE GATHERINGS WITH LOVED ONES

A COTSWOLD CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, the Barnes family are welcoming guests to their 18th-century Grade II-listed barn conversion, set in 500 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside.

`It's a joy to help care for the Cairngorms herd of reindeer'

Longtime hill walker Carol Parsons volunteers with the UK’s only free-roaming herd

`A hand-painted wedding invitation or Christmas card is very special'

WATERCOLOUR ARTIST AND CALLIGRAPHER, HARRIET DE WINTON

All You Need To Know Driveways

Not just somewhere to park the car, a new driveway will boost your property’s value and add that all-important kerb appeal

Towel Rails To Warm To

Heritage styles, fabulous finishes and the latest technology to keep your bathroom toasty and your towels fluffy – these towel rails are on our hot list!

STEP BACK IN TIME

Roberta Ashley’s Kent Weald home is a marvellous medley of ancient timbers, mid-century furniture and memorabilia

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