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Fantastic lights and where to find them
Amelia Thorpe shines a light on the latest lighting designs.
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Open plan or keep things separate? There is another way, as this farmhouse kitchen shows
Opening up space either side of a chimney breast transformed this kitchen and dining room, designed by Susie Atkinson
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Lighting that's delighting: Five new looks to inspire you
Amelia Thorpe shines a light on the latest designs.
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Confused between decorative and architectural lighting? You're not alone, but help is at hand
At last, says Giles Kime, help is at hand for anyone blinded by the byzantine complexity of architectural lighting.
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Choosing the perfect fireplace: 'If you get the fireplace right, the rest of the room will fall into place'
Fireplaces in richly coloured hues are all the rage, says our interiors expert Giles Kime.
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More heat, less fuel: How modern tech has lit up a new era of log-burning stoves
It’s not only the energy crisis that is creating unprecedented demand for log-burners: clean-burn technology, app-based controls and new designs fuelled by alternatives to wood are also transforming possibilities.
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Why you need a corner sofa — and the ones best for your home
A beautiful, traditional sofa will always have its place — but if you really want somewhere to relax with friends or family, a corner sofa is ideal. Our interiors expert Giles Kime explains more.
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The Peruvian connection brightening up British textiles
British textile businesses are collaborating with far-flung artisanal communities, finds Amelia Thorpe.
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The true secret of great interior design, according to three of Britain's greatest designers
For those seeking to update their homes in the New Year, Giles Kime collates some truly on-the-nose insight from three of the best interior designers in Britain.
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How to fold a napkin rose at Christmas: A step-by-step guide
A beautifully-folded napkin is the ideal way to finish off your festive table setting. Here's how to fold a rose napkin.
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Country Life's top 10 interiors stories of 2022
Magnificent kitchens, effortlessly charming living spaces, clever ideas and warnings from those who've been through it all make our list.
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A Cotswolds attic that's been turned into a fairytale fantasy bedroom
A space once used for storage has been transformed into a dreamy place for children to sleep by designer Tess Newall.
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The splendour of gilded furniture, and the experts who look after it for generations to come
Little conveys opulence more than gilt furniture, but restoring fading pieces is a challenge that requires exceptional skill, says Catriona Gray. Photographs by Richard Cannon for Country Life.
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15 delightful ideas for a beautiful Christmas table setting
Inspirational ideas for setting the table this season, selected by Amelia Thorpe.
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Turning an old barn into a new income stream: Meet three people who've made it work in style
Transforming a barn into a wedding venue, accommodation — or both — can be a nice little earner, finds Arabella Youens.
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Ben Pentreath: 'The minute something is of its time, it will date'
At the heart of Ben Pentreath’s magic is his ability to reinvent the past, as Giles Kime explains.
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The exquisite hand-painted lamps inspired by the flowers and plants of the British countryside
Natasha Hulse has turned her love of nature into beautiful fabrics. Amelia Thorpe takes a look at her latest idea.
