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.

Editor’s letter

Contributors

Country Homes & Interiors

Bundles of joy

Nicola Harding • Known for her comfortable, colour-rich interiors, this designer has recently added her own range of homeware to her oeuvre

History in the making

The joyful home • Our style columnist revels in being delightfully disorganised and practically imperfect in every way

Small prints

Zig-a-zig aahh…

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS • Life during lockdown gave London-based designers Laura and Aaron the impetus to seek space, solace and sophistication in rural Hampshire

RELAXATION REFINED • Channel Laura’s look with natural textures, warm neutrals and a pop of gold

A KIND OF MAGIC • Sarah Southwell has conjured a spellbinding mix of colour and charm throughout this 17th-century manor house, transforming it into a marvellous family home

COLOURFUL FOLK • Recreate Sarah’s look with hand-painted pieces and homely prints

SMALL WONDER • Janice Talkington and Paul Bates fell in love with a compact cottage overlooking the village green and transformed it into a chic haven awash with neutral colours and natural fabrics

BIJOU BLUE • A mix of blues and natural materials emulate Janice’s cosy cottage

LIFE & SOUL • The subtle renovation of a Georgian house celebrates gentle colours, the patina of history and the ongoing narrative of a life well lived

RAW BEAUTY • Blend antique textiles with weathered wood for Alex’s pared-back look

Enjoy a 20% discount at Burleigh • Celebrate handcrafted heritage design from a favourite British brand with this incredible discount on Burleigh pottery

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Floral palette

FALL’S GOLD • Take inspiration from the last throes of summer, with golden tones that capture the warm and wistful feel of these in-between days

STAIRWAY SPACES • Be inspired by these transformative ideas for your understairs space – the neat nook that can do so much more

THE MAGIC OF MODERN FOLK • Textile and wallpaper designer Julia Brendel shares her tips for creating a modern folk scheme that’s brimming with colour and personality

BACKING A WINNER • Splashbacks are not just practical – they can add impact and character to your kitchen design in many ways

10 autumn trends worth noting • Embrace the turn of the season with styling swaps that reimagine every space

Add an extra room • Maximise your home’s footprint without impacting the garden by converting unused roof space into a practical room

Scented sundaes

‘My pottery is made with clay dug from my garden’ • Vicky Ware, ceramicist

A stitch in time • Discover the simple pleasure of picking up a needle and following where the thread takes you…

Bella Italia • Capture the sun-kissed flavours of the Amalfi coast with recipes perfect for the last days of summer

Impressionist’s paradise • Only an hour from the British mainland, Guernsey and its neighbouring islands offer a blissful escape this autumn, where art, nature, food and life exist in easy harmony

Next door nature

TRULY SENSATIONAL • Sensory gardens use planting, water features and landscaping to stimulate our experience of touch, taste, sight, smell and sound, creating a plot rich in immersive pleasures

HIGH FIDELITY • Hydrangeas offer fantastic late-season colour and structure – and there are...