Like a sea breeze...
NEW ENGLAND STYLE
Channel a relaxed Hamptons aesthetic by embracing off-white shades across painted furniture and tongue-and-groove walls, creating depth with washed woods and beach finds. The key is to keep it simple - just add the occasional sun-umbrella stripe for that preppy-style-on-holiday vibe.
1 Display beach finds on a hallway table. Suffolk console table, from £1,085, Neptune.
2 Set oversized striped upholstery against a soft-white backdrop. Walls in Moonlight White aura matte, £32 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore.
3 Use geometric pattern. Kiftsgate fabric in Ink, £100m, James Hare.
4 Bring in natural woven accessories. Interior design, MBC Interior Design. For similar built-in storage, try Neville Johnson
Ahoy-there surfaces
Choose tiles that echo seaside hues and wood-effect flooring with a worn look
Blue Stripes encaustic cement tiles, £157.20sq m, Otto Tiles
Shoreline ceramic tile in Sea Kale, £1.86 each, Artisans of Devizes
Impressive laminate in Concrete Grey, £39.99sq m, Carpetright
Crafted Textures Waresley plank, £111.95sq m, Ted Todd
Becalmed paints
Explore this palette of blues to create dramatic depth or a soothing, subtle effect on your walls
41 Borrowed Light estate emulsion, £52 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball
Grey Stone absolute matt emulsion, £52 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene
Blue Pearl pure flat emulsion, £54 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library
Atlantic Blue paint mixing matt, £33.11 for 2.5ltr, Dulux
Peek-a-Boo Blue breatheasy matt paint, £16 for 1.25ltr, Crown at Homebase
Chic castaway...
MODERN COASTAL
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Sowing the seeds for a life of abundance
The perpetual rhythm of planting, tending and harvesting brings a feeling of hope and fulfilment to Diana Yates, and it extends beyond her Greenfields garden to all of her life
Cabin fever
Offering cosy, doll's house-sized country retreats, cabins combine modern comforts with an immersive experience of nature
'Building boats has become my passion'
Wooden boat builder, Obioma Oji
Cover-up job
Durable and decorative, cladding is a brilliant way to protect your home's exterior without compromising its aesthetics
Flights of fancy
Replace or refurbish your staircase and you'll elevate the appearance of your home at every level. Here are the steps to take...
TRUE BLUE
A firm favourite for decorating, blue is one of the most restful, mindful shades in the colour spectrum. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to use it in your country home
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
Practical and inspiring ideas for selecting the best kitchen worktop for your space
A GARDEN GLOW-UP
As late summer days begin to shorten, extend your time outdoors with a blend of practical and decorative lighting
TRÈS BELLE
Sharon and Tony Dallas have turned their dilapidated Grade II-listed house in Essex into an enchanting home with a considered colour palette and French treasures galore
HOME AT LAST
Having often walked past their dream property over the years, Rich and Emma Proud finally became its owners and turned it into a comfortable home for three generations of their family
