Country Homes & Interiors

Published by TI Media Limited 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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Herringbone House • This Kent-based family business employs a talented team of local craftspeople to create bespoke cabinetry and furniture for every room

EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT… Easing into Easter • Playful prints, bright colours and kitsch decorations are perfect for Easter weekend, but subtle spring-inspired touches can be just as impactful and are easier to live with. Combine the two for a stylish scheme that lasts beyond the festivities, then integrate seasonal foliage for a fresh, outdoorsy feel.

Bohemian beauty • If it’s a fabulous flowy frock you’re looking for, slow-fashion brand Neve & Noor is the place to go. Produced by Indian artisans using pear-wood blocks dipped in ink and applied to cotton, no two dresses are the same. Elle, £255 (above), pairs a tie neck with a ruffle hem, while the softly gathered top of Rae, £279, can be worn on or off the shoulders for a casual look, neveandnoor.com

National Trust house and garden tour, plus lunch • Join us on Monday 12 May at this intimate event exclusively for Country Homes & Interiors readers at Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Surrey

Dream homes

SHOPKEEPER STYLE • Independent retailers Laura and Will Mellor have revamped a dated Georgian cottage into a sumptuous family home with the same classic style and timeless appeal as their homewares store

NATURAL WARMTH • Laura has chosen a considered colour palette to create a clean, country style

SEASIDE CHARM • A Victorian coastal house has been remodelled into a welcoming family home, with a playful use of colour and pattern, plus a timeless mix of old and new

LET’S PLAY • Take inspiration from Olivia, who knows how to use colour with confidence

RUSTIC RESTORATION • A former dairy barn adjacent to the main family home has been beautifully transformed into a stylish retreat for visiting friends and family

NEUTRAL PALETTE • Holly has created a cohesive scheme with muted tones and natural textures

BREATH OF FRESH AIR • A glorious revamp of this family home brings together a joyful cocktail of colour, statement furniture and playful finishing touches to create a feel-good, characterful interior

JEWEL BOX • Play with pops of colour and striking patterns for a vivacious scheme

Enjoy 20% discount at Sophie Allport • Step into spring and discover Sophie’s latest range of timeless homeware, from kitchen and table linens to gift ideas and more

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Design & decorate

WILLOW PATTERNS • The classic prints of William Morris are inspiring a softer, leafy take on country interiors, with serene greens, botanical prints and cottage flowers

A NEW LOOK NOW • Want a quick decorating fix? These fast and stylish ideas will transform a room scheme in as little as 30 minutes

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF OPEN-PLAN LIVING • Stop multi-purpose spaces looking muddled and give them a clear sense of identity with these smart layout ideas

STATION TO STATION • Pantry cupboards, appliance garages and breakfast stations hide and organise small gadgets for sleeker kitchen style

Kitchen dilemmas • Want to put the fun into a...