Country Homes & Interiors
Country Homes & Interiors
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How to make a mantle bow - tie up your festive mantlepiece styling with this on-trend idea
This twist on a traditional garland will have plenty of admirers
By Andrea Childs
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The Biscuiteer founders' home is a riot of colours at Christmas
And it has a party barn, too!
By Sara Bird
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Interior design star Banjo Beale speaks to us about Scottish style and his life in the Hebrides
And why heritage and quirkiness is the look he's loving now
By Andrea Childs
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The quiet luxury makeover of this Victorian house revealed unexpected features
Hidden floorboards and concealed doorways have now been revealed
By Sara Emslie
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'This barn had a leaking roof and no insulation – we needed help!'
This neglected Norfolk barn is now an exceptional home
By Alexandra Pratt
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Cath Kidston reveals her 5 golden rules for decorating that she uses in her own home
The design queen shares her love of colour and pattern – and explains how to make it work in your own home
By Andrea Childs
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‘The house is unique and has lots of history' – how this country home was given a quiet luxury makeover
The result is simple, rustic and oh-so chic
By Sara Emslie
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A new-build house with harbour views is this couple's happy place
It took three viewings before they realised the site's potential
By Janet McMeekin
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A new extension turned this period farmhouse into a smart family home
From muddled to modern in an 8-month build
By Alison Gibb
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This New England-style home was once a mock Tudor house in urgent need of a makeover
This coastal house in Hampshire has been transformed by an interior design student
By Marisha Taylor
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5 floral decoration ideas for summer garden parties
Style a summer party with beautiful flower arrangements to decorate your table, your garden – and youself
By Andrea Childs
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This 'exceptional' house was once a wreck but now it's the perfect coastal home
Living in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
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This renovated Edwardian villa is full of vintage finds
But the revamp works perfectly for family life, too
By Sara Emslie
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An unusual room layout meant this house was overlooked – until now
This family saw its untapped potential and created a beautiful home in this former gatehouse
By Sara Emslie
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'Neutrals have a calming effect' – this light-filled farmhouse is a masterclass in how to use them to create a timeless haven
A palette of natural shades and displays of fresh flowers create a tranquil country retreat
By Naomi Jones
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'Be brave and go bright' was the design mantra for this colourful cottage
Step inside this Cotswold home and you're greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour
By Janet McMeekin
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her home
This Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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'Our 12th-century barn is now a stunning home for modern family life'
'The Grade II listing didn't stop us following our dream'
By Sara Emslie
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This pink cottage is the cutest forever home
This couple couldn't wait to escape to the country – and this Suffolk cottage was the dream home they'd been looking for
By Naomi Turner
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This restored stable block in Kent is the perfect home for Christmastime
Did someone say Away in a Manger?
By Sara Bird
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This elegant farmhouse is counting down to the festive season with a show-stopping Christmas tree
This retired couple wanted to downsize but their building project grew and became a family affair
By Maggie Colvin
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5 ways to get the 'modern folk' look in your home - the new luxe spin on the boho trend
Move over cottagecore. This luxe take on boho style is a must for lovers of colour and pattern
By Holly Reaney
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A quiet luxury makeover turned this country home into the ultimate retreat
Replacing colourful carpets and a bright green kitchen with a neutral colour palette transformed this five-bedroom home
By Sara Emslie
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How to choose the best sleep sound for your home's location and get the best night sleep ever
Match your home's location to a sleep sound for the ultimate insomnia cure
By Andrea Childs
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How to soundproof a bedroom – easy fixes for a quiet night's sleep
These expert hacks seal out noise so you can fall asleep fast
By Andrea Childs
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'My house was struck by lightning but now it's more beautiful than ever'
This Surrey cottage has endured fire, flood and storm damage but has been restored with grace and style
By Sara Emslie
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'I'm a school teacher and I designed and built my own home – it gives me an income, too'
This gorgeous coastal house has amazing views and with a guest cabin in the garden, it makes an income for its owner, too
By Jane Crittenden