The humble kitchen cabinet, as reinvented by an award-winning architect
Back in March, we reported on how architect George Gardner decided to turn his hand to cabinetry — with startling and ingenius results.
The best interior designers and decorators in Britain
Our list of the best interior designers and decorators who specialise in country houses is indispensable.
Britain’s best interior designers on the paint colours you just can’t go wrong with
This piece first appeared in April 2020, but the advice has proven perennially popular ever since — with good reason.
50 best interiors tips of the last 50 years, from legendary interior designer Nina Campbell
Husbands can come and go, but whatever you do, hang on to your curtain-maker' — these gems are priceless.
How to do your own French polishing or restoration – and when to leave it to the pros
Expert advice from Alex Webster on the things you can do yourself in the event of furniture-related disaster.
12 of the best new kitchen looks and ideas
From chairs and taps to tiles and lights, the state of the art in kitchens is always intriguing.
How kitchens are being enlivened with colour, from romantic juniper tones to mustard and olive for the brave
The days of greige are numbered, with cabinets and appliances appearing in all sorts of wonderful colours — the only question is how far you dare go.
Six things you need to know before painting a room off-white — and five beautiful tints to consider
Trying to choose a neutral? You’ll be presented with a sea of confusing choices. Here's how to navigate your way through.
Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends
If the bright colours referred to above aren't for you, fear not: the classic look never goes out of style, as Amelia Thorpe explained in this piece.
Ten wonderfully uncompromising conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms
Right at the end of last year, we published this beautiful piece to inspire you to make more of the spaces that blue the lines between indoors and outdoors.
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Best new paint colours for the season, from Sea Mist to Piranesi Pink
Selecting paint colour is no easy feat, especially with the seemingly endless list of colours in every hue and tone
In Focus: How Pierre Bonnard used photography to help him paint pictures that would once have been near-impossible
The mysterious French artist Pierre Bonnard is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Modern. Lilias Wigan went along.
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If heaven is on earth, it might be in this home with a converted chapel that is now a swimming pool5 Wood Barton Town House is part of an exclusive 80-acre development in Devon that also comes with fishing rights on the River Avon and four bedrooms.
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An Italian-inspired recipe for lemon-butter pasta shells with spring greens, ricotta and pangrattatoSpring greens are just about to come into their own, so our Kitchen Garden columnist reveals exactly what to do with them.
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A tub carved from a single block of San Marino marble — and nine more beautiful things for the ultimate bathroomThere's a bathroom out there for everyone — whatever your preferred style.
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In search of the perfect comfy armchairWhat makes the ideal cosy, comfortable armchair? Arabella Youens asks some of Britain's top furniture experts to find out.
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All the new entries in the Country Life Top 100 for 2025Each year, our Country Life Top 100 is completely revised and updated — and several new names appear.
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The timeless elegance of English country house style, with Guy Goodfellow and Steven RodelTwo of Britain's top interior designers share their wisdom with James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast.
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Dawn Chorus: Meet Farrow & Ball’s new paint colours, shop the must-have hotel merchandise and find out what Tom Parker Bowles likes to order from GreggsIt’s time to redecorate because paint connoisseurs Farrow & Ball have added 12 new colours to their palette.
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Why size doesn't matter if you've got some decorating derring-doA small space can be just as appealing as a large one — as long as you decorate with confidence, says a new book.
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The art of glass: Is this the ultimate greenhouse for family entertaining?This versatile greenhouse, designed for a family in Kent, and our round-up of the best orangeries, garden rooms and glasshouses is the only indoor-outdoor space inspiration you need.
