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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Louise Parker • This talented pattern designer has launched her first wallpaper and fabric collection, inspired by the footpaths around her home in rural Sussex
Going off-grid • Reconnect with the great outdoors in one of Unyoked’s secluded cabins dotted across the UK. With minimalist plywood interiors, comfortable beds and huge windows, guests feel as immersed as possible in their rural surroundings. ‘We want people to use nature like they use meditation apps. People are gradually realising that to be switched on, we need to switch off. We’re trying to help more of us understand that nature’s one of the best ways to do that,’ says CEO & co-founder, Cam Grant. Find out more at unyoked.co
Waste not… • ReBorn offers stylish and useful homeware made from waste materials (primarily wasted food packaging from British factories). Made in the UK, the new range comprises sink-side and home storage products, from £12.99 (available at John Lewis & Partners), all repairable, reusable and recyclable, see reborn.homes
Dream homes
A SIMPLE LIFE • Living, working and schooling all from home, Abi Brown has created an enriching environment for her family to enjoy
RAW BEAUTY • Choose natural textures and earthy tones to replicate Abi’s cool look
SEASIDE CHARM • Michael and Olivia Costello’s 18th-century Georgian townhouse has been thoughtfully renovated with a nod to nostalgia, along with interesting contemporary twists
MODERN GEORGIAN • Play with colour and prints for an eclectic and happy home like Olivia’s
NESTING INSTINCT • A barn conversion in the Yorkshire countryside provided Kathryn Volgin and husband Dima with the space they needed to start a family, and with plenty of rustic charm for good measure
LIFE IS PEACHY • Mix weathered wood and soft tones to replicate Kathryn’s cosy cottage look
BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL • Set on a leafy cobbled lane in a friendly community, Alexandra Rishworth’s Cotswolds home offers her the perfect country bolthole
PISTACHIO CRUSH • Have fun with colour and print to recreate Alexandra’s bold scheme
FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS
Design & decorate
CABIN IN THE WOODS • Rich kilim weaves, rustic wood and cosy layers of blankets and quilts bring simple charm to country living
STORE & ORDER • Incorporate storage solutions into your living room to ensure a cohesive and restful place, perfect for relaxing
Making a home • Paint expert Cassandra shares how not to get lost when choosing a colour palette for your interiors
REVEL IN RED • Bring dramatic overtones to your décor with nature’s boldest hue. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird shares how to make this statement shade work in every room scheme
Installing fitted wardrobes • Everything you need to know about integrating built-in storage into your bedroom
STORAGE STORIES • Faced with cluttered rooms and overflowing cupboards, four homeowners found smart solutions to help them get more organised
STOCK UP • The best ideas for maximising food storage in the kitchen, from walk-in pantries to woven baskets – and everything in between
Knock on wood • Transform damaged and dingy wooden flooring with expert techniques to return its structure and shine
Country lifestyle
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