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.

Editor’s letter

Country Homes & Interiors

HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE

News & stories

Hamilton Weston • Specialists in the reproduction of historic wallpapers, this British brand has now revived designs discovered in the home of Jane Austen

Lasting style

Twice as nice

Sunshine shades

Dream homes

MAGIC MOMENTS • Nestled on the outskirts of a pretty Kent village, this cottage has the sweetest kerb appeal and an interior made for entertaining family and friends

THE QUIET LIFE • Annie and Tom mixed soft colours with natural textures for a calming scheme

HEART & SOUL • Years in the planning, Laura Padovani’s rural idyll finally became reality when she found the perfect house and set about bringing it back to life

RICH ACCENTS • Feel inspired by Laura’s considered use of colour to create a distinctive look

FRUITS OF THEIR LABOURS • This beautiful Cotswold home, set in a former orchard, has been updated by owners Julie and Neil Daniells to create a sense of ease and comfort

SUMMER LOVING • Julie and Neil created a cohesive look with slate greys, navy and pale woods

COUNTRY HAVEN • Louise and Alex Pope’s sensitive conversion has transformed two 18th-century cottages and a school hall into a picture-perfect family home in the Hampshire countryside

SCHOOL HOUSE • Replicate Louise and Alex’s style with antique pieces on a neutral background

Enjoy 25% discount at Cox& Cox • Transform your outdoor space into a stylish and comfortable spot for relaxation and entertaining this summer

Design & decorate

CANDY CANE CONFECTION • Red and white stripes bring sweet and cheerful style to living spaces, especially when mixed with botanical fabrics and furniture in shades of blue and green

GLASS HOUSES • There’s a greenhouse to suit everyone, from dedicated growers and weekend potterers to garden style seekers

KITCHENS UNLACED • Add personality with an unfitted or partially-fitted design, perfectly suited to characterful country homes

Kitchen dilemmas • Want to understand the alternatives to quartz worktops? Increase your counter intelligence with our expert guide

LANDSCAPE PAINTING • Look to nature to provide colour palette inspiration. This month, we love soothing shoreline shades

Catch the sun • Brighten up your home by installing a glazed extension that not only adds space but lets you enjoy the beauty of the garden all year round

Stepping out • Patio doors create harmony between interior and exterior, bringing the outside to you while inviting you to venture into the garden

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Country lifestyle

Summer song • In the first of our seasonal celebrations, best-selling poet Donna Ashworth shares her thoughts on the joy of summertime – and writes an exclusive poem for CH&I

‘Handpainting my designs, I feel truly creative’ • Wallpaper designer Flora Roberts

Tile planters • Transform tile samples into colourful cubed planters to show off your favourite houseplants

PAGE TURNERS • What does it take to run a successful rural bookshop? We speak to owners who are writing their own happy endings, bringing great reads, connection and culture to their countryside communities

A sparkling adventure • Discover the Sussex Winelands on a leisurely five-day tour of dynamic estates set in stunning...