Black-lacquer console table, £3,969, Decca Bolier (020–7352 9578; www.deccahome.com)
Faux
mophead hydrangea
, £14 per stem, OKA (0844 815 7380; www.okadirect.com)
Polyhedron chandelier
in nickel, £350, Graham and Green (020–8987 3700; www.grahamandgreen.co.uk)
Festival crewelwork rug
, from £78, Anthropologie (0800 0026 8476; www.anthropologie.com)
Indar hanging mirror and hook
, £176, Rowen and Wren (01276 451077; www.rowenandwren.co.uk)
Squared front-door knocker
in ‘verdigris’, £624, Charles Edwards (020–7736 7172; www.charlesedwards.com)
Beau Monde tile
in ‘Cary’, £1,399.47 per square metre excluding VAT, Ann Sacks (020–3055 0802; www.annsacks.com)
Chopin bench
, from £2,956 excluding fabric, Nina Campbell (020–7225 1011; http://shop.ninacampbell.com)
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The real name of a 'ghost' rainbow, the first ever omnishambles, and golf on the moon: Country Life Quiz of the Day 20 February 2025Some real brainteasers for you in our Quiz of the Day. Good luck!
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Tom Parker Bowles's favourite recipe: French onion soupThis dish is no mere Gallic broth, rather pure bonhomie in a bowl — a boozy, beefy, allium-scented masterpiece that cries out for the chill depths of winter
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Drawing room ideasA look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the drawing room.
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Library design ideasA look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: Nicky Haslam's library.
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Morning room ideasA look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the morning room with Janine Stone.
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Beautiful things for your studyA study should be a quiet retreat for reading and reflection – we suggest some furniture pieces to create the right ambience.
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How to light your art collectionWith careful investment, the effects of modern lighting on your home spaces can be dramatic.
