Interiors
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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.
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Open fires v wood-burning stoves: The grate debate
Wood-burning stove or open fire? Arabella Youens examines the pros and cons of both options.
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10 things I wish I'd known about doing up old houses before I started, by Country Life's interiors guru Giles Kime
Country Life’s executive editor and resident interiors expert Giles Kime shares the lessons he’s learnt from the experience of dragging a succession of houses into the 21st-century.
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How to make a cottage that feels country and cosy rather than fuddy duddy
Katharine Paravicini explains the touches she's employed to make her Wiltshire cottage fresh and cosy.
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Anouska Hempel: The high priestess of carefully considered eclecticism
Anouska Hempel, London hotelier and interior designer, receives one of the great awards in the world of interior design this week. Giles Kime pays his tribute.
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The artisans helping the British ceramics industry thrive into the 21st century
Reports of the death of the British ceramics industry are premature, says Giles Kime.
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Country Life readers' event: Furniture with a future
Join Country Life on October 13 to discover the secret of ground-breaking designs that will stand the test of time at Modern British Kitchens.
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Seven beautiful new looks in kitchens, from classic cabinetry to 80s revival
The latest looks in the kitchen, selected by Amelia Thorpe.
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Pattern power: Best new textiles and wallpapers for Autumn 2022
New fabrics and wallpapers to bring a room to life, chosen by Amelia Thorpe.
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The transformation of an old office into a family kitchen at this fine Georgian townhouse in Bath
Simple joinery and subtle lighting have dispelled the institutional feeling of former offices in Bath, put together by Nicola Harding & Co.
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The making of a bedroom that's pared back, understated and yet warm and comfortable
This week's Designer's Room piece takes a look at a calming space in the Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest.
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'The typical look in Notting Hill is often very bland... we wanted to take this house back to the spirit of the 60s'
Ben Pentreath and Rupert Cunningham redesigned this mid-19th-century London townhouse to have a lived-in, Bohemian feel.
