Latest articles by Caroline Keenan
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Kourtney Kardashian shows off her home and it’s a Keeping Up with the Kardashians must-see!
Kourtney Kardashian has wowed us with her style once again, but this time it’s her living and dining room style that has caught our eye
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Step inside this period manor house in Somerset
Take a tour around a period manor house in Somerset with its eclectic vintage interior, chosen by Country Homes & Interiors. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
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A wine cellar, mineral water on tap and a Carrie Bradshaw-style walk-in closet: the must-have list for high-flying Surrey suburbanites, darling
It's one of the most affluent postcodes in the country, so you would expect prospective Virgina Water residents to be a little bit fussy, but a new wish-list complied by estate agents to the rich and famous, Barton Wyatt reveals a list of riders fit for a king (or footballers' wife!)
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Feeling the squeeze: house on the, erm, snug side? You're not alone. Brits are living in some of the smallest homes in Europe
Think your house is small? Well, it's official, a new survey reveals that British families are living in some of the most cramped conditions in Europe...
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Money down the drain (or in the bin!): wasteful Brits literally throw away 2 million coins a year
'Look after your pennies and the pounds will look after themselves...' well that's a thing of the past, as a new survey reveals that over two million coins are thrown away each year
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Eat your heart out, Kevin McCloud! Futuristic crofthouse designed to be at one with the elements
This award-winning pebble-shaped crofthouse would not be out of place on TV show Grand Designs, but while it may be a world away from the cottages of the Highlands, we think it's a thing of beauty
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Keep up with the Joneses? No thanks – boastful Brits want to be one step ahead
Turns out we're a nation of curtain-twitchers with 31% of us making home improvements simply to out-do our neighbours in the interior style stakes
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On to a (Michael) Winner? Mystery buyer snaps up movie director's mansion for £50m
The mystery buyer of Winner's lavish Kensington mansion, Woodland House, will have large shoes to fill, not to mention 46 rooms including THAT cinema
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Designer radiators - our pick of the best
Looking for designer radiators? From streamlined vertical radiators to elegant cast-iron styles, we’ve picked a selection of the best designer radiators.
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Bistro Tables - our pick of the best
On the lookout for a new bistro set? The beauty of a bistro table and chairs set is that no matter how small your outside space, you can create an outdoor area to sit and relax in.
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Well they do say an Englishman's home is his castle... or make that a beach hut for one plucky grandad
How far would you go to get the beach hut of your dreams? Grateful grandad Keith Duell camped out on a windswept coastline for six days to get his hands on a sought-after bolt-hole at Avon Beach
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Single beds – our pick of the best
Looking for single beds? From timeless metal bedsteads to traditional divans, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite single beds
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Kitchen tables – our pick of the best
Looking for kitchen tables? From refectory tables to stylish space-saving designs, we’ve got a round up of the best kitchen tables.
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Home office design solutions for corners and alcoves
Need to work from home but short on space? Check out these 10 ideas for tucking a fully functioning home office into the tightest of corners, chosen by Country Homes and Interiors. For more decorating inspiration go to housetohome.co.uk
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Shabby chic shelves – our pick of the best
Looking for shabby chic shelves? From decorative pieces to rustic French style, we’ve picked the best shabby chic shelving available to buy now.
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Kitchen notice boards – our pick of the best
Looking for kitchen notice boards? From classic cork boards to pretty fabric-covered styles, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite new notice boards
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Do you jump out of bed and greet the morning with a smile? Then it could be time to paint your bedroom blue
Forget thread count or memory foam mattresses, the key to a good night's sleep could be down to the colour of your bedroom as 58% of Brits with blue rooms wake up feeling happy and refreshed
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Wine coolers - our pick of the best
Looking for a wine cooler? From sleek kitchen wine cabinets to stylish tabletop designs, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite wine coolers
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Country Christmas dining room ideas
Want to put a country twist on your Christmas dining room scheme? Country Homes & Interiors shows you how. For more decorating ideas and inspiration go to housetohome.co.uk
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Why every home should have a hallway runner
This nifty little gem brightens up your entrance hall easily and on budget - and it keep scratches and marks off floorboards and laminate flooring.
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How to find the right interior designer
Thinking about getting a professional in? Don't miss our 10 things to consider...
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Wall-hung shelving units - our pick of the best
Wall-Hung shelving units offer a lighter alternative to free-standing storage. Whether you're looking for practical or decorative storage solutions, here's our favourite wall-hung shelving units for all purposes.
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Rocking chairs - our pick of the best
Looking for a rocking chair? From classic farmhouse-style chairs to contemporary designs, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite rocking chair designs
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Bread bins - our pick of the best
Looking for a bread bin? From polished steel designs to pretty ceramic bread crocks, we’ve picked a selection of our favourite bread bins.
