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.

COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS

EDITOR’S LETTER

This month I’m... ready for the return to office

Things that make us happy... SEPTEMBER

DESIGN NEWS

Travel-inspired textiles • DREAM OF FAR-FLUNG PLACES WITH THESE FABULOUS FABRICS

TAKE A CHANCE • It seemed like a risky decision but Victoria and Drew Crabtree just knew they could turn an old farm building into an incredible family home

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by VICTORIA’S KITCHEN

NORWEGIAN WOULD… • Taking her homeland as inspiration, Cathrine Tjore has brought warm, Nordic style to the 1970s former bungalow she lives in with husband Simon Keeley

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by CATHRINE’S DINING ROOM

COUNTRY CHARM • Hannah Coulson has created a picture-perfect family home in the heart of the Shropshire countryside

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by HANNAH’S LIVING ROOM

SHARED HISTORY • In moving to the country, Lisa and Harry Bowcott have become custodians of a beautiful heritage home that dates back to the 12th century

AT HOME WITH

ON OUR DOORSTEP

Be inspired by LISA’S BEDROOM

“ My wallpaper and cushions are inspired by a passion for sailing” • SKIPPER & DESIGNER ZOE DUNFORD, COLLINGWOOD COLLECTION

ON MY DOORSTEP

HOW YOUR VISUALS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BRAND • THE PHOTOGRAPHY YOU USE SHOULD TAKE TOP PRIORITY. HERE’S HOW...

CH&I loves… FRUIT COCKTAIL • Give your home a colourful health kick with a harvest of fruity motifs

A summer GARDEN • Sun-drenched garden borders inspire a floral scheme to bring joyous colour and pattern to your home

ALL THE DETAILS, PRODUCTS PRICES

LET’S MOVE TO Sandgate • THIS KENTISH COASTAL VILLAGE HAS A PRETTY PROMENADE AND SOUGHT-AFTER SEA VIEWS

Dream homes in Sandgate

A desk of ONE’S OWN • AS HOME OFFICES BECOME EVER MORE POPULAR, DESIGN THE PERFECT SPACE TO THINK, WORK AND CREATE

How to buy ANTIQUES & VINTAGE • Bring unique character and a heritage flair to your home with pre-loved buys

Dining chairs & benches • SHUFFLE ALONG FOR HOME ENTERTAINING WITH PULL-UP-AND-PLONK-DOWN SEATING THAT TRANSFORMS THE TABLE INTO A SOCIAL HUB

SMART & STYLISH KITCHEN SINKS • SO MUCH MORE THAN SOMEWHERE TO RINSE THE DISHES, THESE SINKS ARE AWASH WITH GOOD DESIGN TO FLATTER YOUR COUNTRY KITCHEN

NEED TO KNOW... CHOOSING YOUR SINK

Speciality taps • ENJOY STEAMING, SPARKLING OR FILTERED WATER FOR SPEEDIER COOKING OR HOT AND COLD DRINKS IN AN INSTANT

Buy the best... STAND MIXER FOR YOUR OWN BAKE OFF • FROM KNEADING DOUGH TO PUTTING PEAKS ON MERINGUE, A VERSATILE STAND MIXER IS THE BEST ROUTE TO BAKING PERFECTION

PROJECT PROFILE

From darkness INTO LIGHT • ONCE KNOWN BY NEIGHBOURS AS ‘THE DARK HOUSE’, EMMA MERRY’S NEW HOME HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED TO CREATE A KITCHEN FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT

3 CLEVER DESIGN SOLUTIONS

THE DETAILS

Sweet INDULGENCE • INSPIRED BY THE FLAVOURS OF THE MIDDLE EAST, THESE ENTICING DELICACIES – FROM ROSE CREAM FRITTERS TO PISTACHIO-SPRINKLED TEA LOAF – ARE THE PERFECT TREAT

In a Country Kitchen

LATE BLOOMER • Not for Pierre Lagrange the heady days of high summer. He wanted a garden that hits its peak just as the days shorten and the first frosts fall

AT HOME WITH…

How to PLANT FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER...