Country Homes & Interiors

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Relaxed living…comfortable style Country Homes & Interiors is the magazine that celebrates the best of modern country decorating style. Inspired by the spirit of today's relaxed living, you'll find page upon page of gorgeous real homes, plus a fresh take on country decorating.

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Country Homes & Interiors

HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE • Spark your imagination with a subscription to the only country magazine with home at its heart. See page 106

News & stories

Jane Churchill • The doyenne of interior design, known for bringing modern flair to traditional style, turns her attention to lamps and candlesticks

Step with purpose

Pretty parasols • A proper parasol should be stylish, sturdy and able to offer protection come rain or shine – it is British summertime, after all. Whether you prefer frilly or flamboyant, plain or patterned, add a pop of personality to your patio (and throw serious shade on UV rays) with these standout designs.

Global ambition • British fabric and wallpaper brand Clarke & Clarke has teamed up with US-based interior designer, author and philanthropist Breegan Jane, to create a joyful new collection. Inspired by her travels, Breegan’s playfully sophisticated patterns pay homage to design details found in nature, with painterly murals sitting alongside tropical palm motifs, safari scenes and contemporary animal prints. Complementary textured plains are also available in a range of rich colourways, clarkeclarke.sandersondesigngroup.com

Dream homes

A RURAL ESCAPE • This former 18th-century forge tucked away in a small village has been sympathetically restored by new owners Annabelle and Rob Smyth and is now a quintessentially rustic bolthole

COUNTRY PEACOCK • Blue and green tones and textural layers emulate Annabelle’s cottage hideaway

A DESIGN LEGACY • Andrea Prichard blends the Georgian and Italianate architecture of her home with her distinctive sense of colour, pattern and style, with stunning results

ARBOUR AMOUR • Choose a soft palette and prints inspired by nature to echo Andrea’s home

MOMENTS OF CALM • Light, space and indoor-outdoor living were the starting points for Belle Hadley as she brought a touch of South African style to her peaceful home in a small English village

FRESH TAKE • Emulate Belle’s pared-back look with warm neutrals and dashes of pattern

A FINE BALANCE • A move away from London and a considered renovation have given Jane McCarthy and her husband Johnny a dream country life in their beautifully restored Dorset coast home

LIGHT WORK • Replicate Jane’s airy scheme with pale wood, natural textures and skinny stripes

Design & decorate

IN A COUNTRY GARDEN • Style a summer party with beautiful flower arrangements to decorate your table, your garden – and yourself

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF PERFECT PATIOS • Make your patio the entertaining hub of your home with these beautiful outdoor furniture ideas

TAKE THE PLUNGE • Outdoor bathing is the new luxury, boosting your wellbeing as you gaze at the stars or soak up the warmth of the summer sun

MELLOW YELLOW • A colour associated with cheer and happiness, yellow can also bring refinement and drama to your country home. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird decodes its appeal

Chances of showers • Combining luxury with practicality, wet rooms are a good fit for awkward nooks and can be an invaluable addition to country homes

Go with the flow • A transformative addition to your garden, a water feature will bring auditory and visual interest as well as providing a lifeline for wildlife

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