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.
Country Homes and Interiors
EDITOR’S LETTER
Things that make us happy… AUGUST
Make a note • SPECIAL THINGS TO SEE, SHARE, DO AND ENJOY EVERY DAY
Zoe Glencross • The fabric designer shares her new collection Zoe & Bee, designed with Bee Osborn of Osborn Interiors
The joys of coastal living • WHEN SHE WANTS A DAY TRIP FROM HER COUNTRYSIDE HOME, ONLY AN OUTING TO THE NORFOLK SEASIDE WILL DO
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL • Swapping city pavements for sandy beaches and a spectacular sea view, the Brasher family didn’t have to think twice about making the move to island life on Jersey
IN THE LONG RUN • A row of dilapidated cottages has become an idyllic home and work space for designer Sophie Allsopp
HIDDEN HAVEN • Jane and Anthony Hosking’s waterside home is a tribute to creative restoration and an enduring love for its Cornish setting
SIMPLY BREATHTAKING • A contemporary extension has opened up a pair of historic cottages to an exhilarating coastal vista
“My dream was always to live and work by the sea” • ARTISANAL SOAP AND SKINCARE MAKER, SILVANA DE SOISSONS
BUILDING A BEAUTY BRAND • YOU HAVE THE BIG IDEA, BUT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS IS KEY
SUBSCRIBE FOR JUST £37.50 AND RECEIVE A FREE ORLA KIELY MUG SET • This set features four beautiful, stackable floral mugs in different colours
FIND YOUR FLOW • RIDING A WAVE, DIVING INTO A LOCH, OR SERENELY PADDLING DOWN A RIVER, THREE WOMEN SHARE THE EXHILARATION AND ESCAPE THEY’VE FOUND IN THEIR PERSONAL WATER WORLDS
SAVE 20% WITH BLOOM & WILD • Make a loved-one’s day, or treat yourself, with a bouquet inspired by sunshine destinations, delivered to the doorstep or through the letterbox
Just COASTING • Capture the easy, laid-back charm of coastal living. Which look will have you living your best beach life?
Drinks trolleys • LOAD UP AND ROLL INTO THE GARDEN FOR THE ULTIMATE AT-HOME BAR
Food with FRIENDS • CREATE THE PERFECT SPACE TO RELAX AND ENJOY MEALS WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PEOPLE
BEYOND THE BACK DOOR • Set the scene for a laid-back summer with these garden updates
Portable lights • ILLUMINATE YOUR SUMMER NIGHTS WITH A RECHARGEABLE DESIGN
PANEL SHOW • FOR WALLS WITH INTEREST, TEXTURE AND A TOUCH OF DRAMA, IT’S TIME TO KNOCK ON WOOD
Coastal décor inspiration • BRING A FRESH, BEACHY LOOK TO YOUR HOME WITHOUT GETTING SWEPT AWAY BY NAUTICAL TRENDS. THE DESIGNER SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE
Quiet LIFE • A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF NATURAL SHADES AND CLEAN-LINED DESIGN ACCENTUATES THE BEAUTY OF THIS KITCHEN IN A BERKSHIRE BARN CONVERSION
3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS
WALL ART • WHEN YOUR HOME IS YOUR CANVAS, EVERY BRUSH STROKE COUNTS. HERE’S HOW TO GET THE PERFECT PAINTED FINISH NEXT TIME YOU DECORATE
LIVE YOUR BEST Coastal Life • SUSTAINABILITY ❖ GARDENS ❖ RECIPES ❖ TRAVEL ❖ PASTIMES
IN THE COUNTRY WITH Clodagh McKenna • JOIN OUR FAVOURITE CHEF’S SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Country lifestyle WILDFLOWER MEADOWS • Plant one of these beautiful, rich wildlife habitats and your garden will be bursting with colour and alive with bees and butterflies
Country Harvest • INSPIRATION FROM NATURE’S LARDER
Simple seafood SUPPERS • TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF FISH COOKING WITH DELICIOUSLY EASY RECIPES USING SUSTAINABLY SOURCED SEAFOOD
The August garden… Sow Grow Show •...