My Fabrics Have Their Roots In Poland And Their Heart Here In Britain

TEXTILE DESIGNER JULIA BRENDEL

A Welcoming Woodburner

A REAL FIRE FEELS EVEN TOASTIER WHEN IT’S A SUPER-EFFICIENT STOVE WITH THE ECO CREDENTIALS TO MATCH ITS HOT DESIGN

Modern Classic

Louise Davies combined traditional and contemporary style when she built her practical and comfy home.

'My Design Ideas Are Inspired By The River And Lanes Of The Chilterns' - Ercol Creative Director Rachel Galbraith

Three years ago Rachel Galbraith landed her dream job at the iconic UK furniture brand Ercol after previously working for big names such as John Lewis, Tesco and Marks & Spencer. Her design journey started with an art foundation course followed by a degree in furniture design at Loughborough University. The role at Ercol sees Rachel heading up the look for the entire brand, both new collections and heritage pieces, with a wealth of archive designs from the 1950s to update at her fingertips. Away from her studio at Ercol’s Princes Risborough headquarters, Rachel is a country girl and we headed off to the Chiltern Hills to meet her...

Pale & Interesting

Step Into This Stylish Boutique Set In The Historic Cobbled Streets Of RYE.

‘My Amazing Bakes And Cakes Are Edible Works Of Art' - Artisan baker Helen Bakunowicz

Having worked as a fashion textile designer and later as a colour and trend forecaster, design and creativity have always been important influences for Helen Bakunowicz.

where the heart is

kerry sharpe used her artistic eye and a passion for painted furniture to transform her extended cottage

Blossom and bulbs

In the rectory garden of Joanna Kerr, beautiful herbaceous borders provide colourful contrast to the formal lines of dark yew hedging.

Charm And Character

Set in the Idyllic Cumbrian Countryside, Nicola Hills' Ancient Farmhouse Combines Pattern and Personality

Life In The Slow Lane

Emma Rae Has Found Peace and Tranquillity Away From the City in Her Stylishly Mellow Home 

Where Silence Reigns

In Need of a Place to Get Away From City Life, Sara Michaels Found an Ancient Barn Surrounded by Land Where Her Family Could Enjoy a Sense of Peace

An Idyllic Setting

Sue Goring’s Use of Striking Fabrics and Retro Furniture Gives a Modern Twist to Her Classic Country Home With Its Beautiful Views

Decorating With Supersized Florals

From Blowsy Blooms to Modern Graphics, Large-scale Botanical Wallpapers Are This Season’s Go-to Look for Country Interiors

Coming Home

With Its Wow Factor Setting and Special Memories, Jeanetta Rowan Hamilton’s Childhood Holiday Home Holds an Important Place in Her Heart 

The Well-Travelled Home

Emma clanfield has created an exotic interior with rich colours and exuberant patterns inspired by her time living abroad.

The Whitest Of Winters

Jane streatfeild has created a beautiful country garden in the high weald of kent, which dazzles with dainty snowdrops at this time of year.

‘The Rutland Bird Life Is A Constant Source Of Inspiration'

Print-maker and painter angela harding.

Where The Wind Blows

Tucked Away Down A Long Rough Track, Tara Culley’s Garden Combines Magnificent Views Over Hastings Country Park With Terraced Borders And A Wildflower Meadow.

'The Wicklow Mountains Show Us The Might Of Mother Nature'

Charity ambassador and singer Leah Wood

Alresford Linen Company

COMBINE SPRING CLEANING WITH BROWSING THE ON-TREND HOMEWARES AT THIS STYLISH STORE

The Best Place For Simple Pleasures

SPEND A WEEKEND IN A SHEPHERD’S HUT AND LET THE STRESS OF DAY-TO-DAY LIFE DISAPPEAR

Thoroughly Modern

Having found the perfect period house,all deborah chancellor had to do was add beautiful mid- century pieces to make it a home.

Coastal drift

Jane Will was inspired to turn a victorian coastguard's house into a bright and breezy home inspired by its seaside setting.

Our Favourite Place

Embark On A Eco-Friendly Glamping Trip Where You Can Unplug, Revive, And Reconnect With Loved Ones

My Favourite View

‘Magical Cliveden Is A Real Escape From The Everyday’.

Heart in the Country

Kate Davies Has Not Let the Ups and Downs of Renovating Her Country Home Dampen Her Enthusiasm for Rural Living 

Top of the Class

Shirley Gale Lavished Lots of TLC on an Old School House To Restore it to its Former Glory

Make A House A Home - The Pleasure Of A Range

IN OUR ONGOING SERIES, WE SELECT SIMPLE COUNTRY-STYLE HERO PIECES THAT LOOK BEAUTIFUL... AND FEEL EVEN BETTER

'Living In The Welsh Borders Inspires My Paper Creations'

Paper sculptor Kate Kato

Time Immemorial

Heulwen Davies' Evocative Modern Planting and Sympathetic Restoration Echo the Roots of her Historic Elizabeth Garden