Interiors
-
'Not cheap... but cheaper than a divorce lawyer': Why it pays to hire a consultant to choose the perfect paint colour
Driven to distraction by paint charts? A colour consultant could be the answer for anyone befuddled by choosing the right hue, says Giles Kime.
-
Upon reflection: How to buy an antique mirror
Amelia Thorpe speaks to the experts from the world of antique mirrors to provide the best advice on brightening up a room.
-
The ancient decorative painting technique enjoying a revival 2,000 years after being the talk of Pompeii
The infinite possibilities of decorative painting brought life to villas in Pompeii, Florentine palaces and Charleston in East Sussex. Today, a revival of interest in the artform is once again precipitating a highly distinctive new look in interiors. By Arabella Youens, with photography by Simon Brown.
-
Emma Sims-Hilditch: The reinvention of the country house
Interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch joins the Country Life Podcast.
-
What to collect when you're collecting
Some of the nation's top dealers and collectors reveal how they choose their wares, and what they collect themselves.
-
The Dos and Don'ts of decorating your house free of inhibitions
London Design Week revealed a more personal approach to creating interiors, with some exciting and distinctive results. Giles Kime takes a look.
-
How to create a serene, yet hard-working kitchen
Plain English worked with antique dealer Robert Young to make this traditional kitchen with an effortlessly relaxing colour scheme that marries perfectly with the views over beautiful gardens.
-
Why kitchens are going green — literally
Green is the perfect colour for a kitchen, says Amelia Thorpe.
-
The transformation of a nautical-themed character home in one of the most sought-after spots in Cornwall
How do you make a newly built space look like an old one? The transformation of a house on the Cornish coast, by HÁM interiors, may provide the answer, believes Arabella Youens.
-
The Country Life Top 100 architects, interior designers, craftsmen, builders and garden designers in Britain
It's now six years since the original Country Life Top 100 was published, but the aim hasn't changed: we name the very best architects, interior designers, craftsmen, builders and garden designers in Britain.
-
The best country house builders, craftspeople and specialists in Britain
Whether you're embarking on a new-build or painstakingly restoring a listed building, here are the craftsmen with excellent foundations.
-
The best interior designers in Britain
Of all the decorating trends that have been in vogue over the last 50 years – be it Scandi, Minimalism or Industrial – none has been as powerful or as enduring as that of the English Country House.
-
Porta Romana distinctive lighting and furniture archive sale
The inspirational brand Porta Romana launch their highly anticipated archive sale, offering a unique opportunity to purchase selected designs online with discounts of up to 70%.
-
A glorious Cotswold kitchen lifted to new heights with pitch-perfect colour choices
A clever combination of colours has brought life to this inviting Cotswold kitchen designed by Sims Hilditch. Amelia Thorpe takes a look; photography by Christopher Horwood.
-
London's most exotic place to stay, the heartbreakingly beatiful suite in Alec Guinness's favourite old haunt
The Connaught's Mughal-inspired King’s Lodge is intricate, spectacular, and enlessly romantic. Rosie Paterson went to take a look.
-
Reader event: Making light work
The secret to any successful interior is an artful balance of decorative and architectural lighting that is not only useful, but also beautiful. Next month, there’s a chance to join Country Life at Hector Finch’s new London showroom to hear three leading designers share the secret of getting it right.
-
Six of the best things to look out for at London Design Week 2024
London Design Week 2024 takes place from March 11-15 — and here are some of the best things to look out for, as selected by Amelia Thorpe.
