A double-height library and drawing room that's full of colour and fresh flowers
The library of Bridget Elworthy’s Jacobean manor house in Oxfordshire bursts with vibrant colour.
Arabella began her career at Country Life on the website as an intern. She read Modern History at Edinburgh University and spent a year working (photocopying) for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Barcelona before moving to London where she still lives with her husband and two young daughters.
The library of Bridget Elworthy’s Jacobean manor house in Oxfordshire bursts with vibrant colour.
This hard-working space caters for the needs of a large, sociable family. Arabella Youens takes a look.
The transformation of a Wiltshire drawing room by Lucy Elworthy demonstrates the rich possibilities of a carefully considered use of colour.
Because of Britain’s inclement weather, rooms dedicated to indoor entertainment have long been a feature of English country houses. Now we’re spending more time at home, party rooms are enjoying a revival, says Arabella Youens.
Interior architect Alison Henry worked with Officine Gullo to create a striking, light-filled kitchen.
As part of the transformation of this London townhouse, Emma Sims-Hilditch put together this country-inspired scheme for its master bedroom. She spoke to Arabella Youens.
Rita Konig has brought a north-facing living room to life with a lively mix of pattern and colour. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
Tom Cox has transformed the layout of this Oxfordshire house to create one light-filled living and dining space.
Papering the walls and eaves of this guest room with a lively botanical wallpaper has lent it a summery feel. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
Arabella Youens takes a look at a room revitalised by Meg Cunningham.
Interior designer Guy Goodfellow has created an elegant apartment above his Chelsea premises. Arabella Youens takes a look.
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An integral pantry and utility are vital ingredients in this family kitchen by Humphrey Munson. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
Emma Burns transformed the sitting room of this London townhouse into an elegant bedroom — but not without making a major sacrifice.
Rupert Bevan’s experience as a furniture restorer helped him dream up an Arts-and-Crafts-style kitchen for this London riverside home, as Arabella Youens explains.
Arabella Youens looks at the work done in renovating a listed building in Kent.
Emily Todhunter took a restrained approach to the decoration of her Wiltshire bathroom. She explained more to Arabella Youens.
A bedroom in an historic Oxfordshire house has been brought to life by the designer Henriette von Stockhausen.
Arabella Youens picks out a dozen of the prettiest log baskets for sale today.