The chimneypiece by Sir John Soane that still inspires designers to this day
The reductivist simplicity of a chimney piece designed 200 years ago by Sir John Soane explains the architect’s reputation as a founding father of Modernism.
Classic Interiors
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Four ways to give your bedroom the luxury hotel treatment
Giles Kime explains how hotels can teach us to be ahead of inspirational design trends and how we can make our bedrooms design masterpieces.
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A rare look back at Hatfield House's Grand Staircase, one of the finest of its type in existence, as it appeared in 1927
In a few weeks' time the Game Fair will take place at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire — something which prompted us to take a look back at one of the most extraordinary features of this great country house.
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How William Morris transformed his London home: 'Let us hope we shall all grow younger there, my dear'
William Morris's London home was just as remarkable as his country houses, as Clive Aslet discovered during a visit to the new exhibition at Kelmscott House.
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The joy of the orangery, and how an 18th century practicality became 21st century luxury
An orangery is a joy, whether you use it for growing fruit or merely as a perfect way to link your garden to the rest of your house.
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Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.
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A classic 19th century Italianate bedroom in an Irish country house, proving that sometimes more is more
The Red Bedroom at Castle Leslie was feature in Country Life back in 1999, having been furnished over one hundred years earlier. It remains much the same today.
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A drawing room and kitchen-family room which show just what is possible when you blend old and new
The living and dining spaces of Chitcombe House in Dorset offer all manner of lessons in making a modern family home that's sympathetic to the great architectural traditions.
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A classic 1930s bathroom with exotic charm and an unexpected touch of bling
The bathroom at Upton House in Warwickshire was featured in Country Life back in 1936.
