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The Bannerman's Somerset home is the best of both worlds
Are chilly drafts and tepid baths a price to be paid for the pleasures of living in an old house? Not at Julian and Isabel Bannerman's toasty Somerset home.
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Giles Kime: What the perplexing language used to describe modern interior design actually means
Our Interiors Editor provides a handy definition for some of the industries most befuddling terms and phrases. Because often 'historic' actually just means 'old'.
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The revival of interest in folk art is fueling a new fascination with the art of decorating wagons
Three devotees share their enthusiasm with Arabella Youens.
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What do you get when you cross classic English country house style with a French château kitchen?
The layout of this French château kitchen was influenced by English country-house style.
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Celebrating the superwomen who've shaped the world of design
Last month, Hector Finch hosted an event at London Design Week that explored the way that women have shaped 21st-century interior design.
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The craft renaissance, with Giles Kime
Country Life's interiors expert Giles Kime joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about the amazing work being done across Britain — and how those who are doing it are recognised in the Country Life Top 100.
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The Country Life Top 100 architects, interior designers, garden designers, landscape designers and country house specialists in Britain
It's nine years since the original Country Life Top 100 was published, but the aim hasn't changed: we name the very best architects, interior designers, craftsmen, builders and garden designers in Britain.
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In search of the perfect country house games room
A country house is never truly complete without a games room. Julie Harding picks out her favourites on the market right now.
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The best country house specialists in Britain, from artists, stonemasons and joiners to builders and paint specialists
There's been a huge amount of change among the specialists listed in the Country Life Top 100 for 2026. These are the inspiring people and companies which made it.
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The best interior designers in Britain
The classic English Country House style is perennially popular. Here's our pick of the best interior designers in Britain, fully revised and updated for 2026.
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The new entries in the Country Life Top 100 for 2026
Our Country Life Top 100 has once again been entirely revised and updated. These are the new names that appear.
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How do you make an 18th century stately home fit for a 21st-century family?
Grace McCloud talks to Toddy Fleming of Studio Cameron about gently updating The Hirsel — a Category A Listed stately home on land in the Scottish Borders that's been occupied by the same family for nearly a millennium.
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Reader Event: An eye to the future at Daylesford Heritage House
Sponsor Content Created With Daylesford
What changes to a house do most to enhance its aesthetics, function, comfort, sustainability and longevity? On March 24, leading experts in architecture, interior design, craft and restoration will share the secrets to maximising possibilities and protecting value at Daylesford’s magnificent Heritage House in Gloucestershire.
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New designs and accessories to brighten every room
Light it up with Amelia Thorpe's Spring-time selection of the best lights and light fittings.
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Home is where the hearth is: Five picture-perfect cottages with glorious fireplaces
An imposing inglenook fireplace can be the natural heart of a home — and a characterful draw for buyers — as it radiates warmth and coaxes company towards that comforting glow.
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London Design Week: What to look out for at next month's unmissable interiors event
Amelia Thorpe selects her stars of the show.
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Reader Event: Super women at London Design Week
Sponsor Content Created With Hector Finch
What can be learnt from the achievements of the world’s greatest female designers and antique dealers? Which has created the most valuable legacy? What are the secrets of their success? Come and find out at an inspiring event on the first day of London Design Week at 10.30am on Monday, March 9, at the London showroom of luxury lighting brand Hector Finch.
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This clever interiors trick is the secret to creating multifunctional spaces — and it was integral to the design of many English country houses of the past
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'It was a complete wreck': Reclaiming a Hampshire coaching house from the earth
Georgie Wykeham transforms a stable into an all-purpose entertaining space.
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Hello Kitty, the FBI and the exclusive island of Nantucket: Weird and wonderful tartans, and where to find them
This Burns Night, Lotte Brundle offers you a brief history of the internationally celebrated chequered fabric.
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How do you add a dash of theatricality to a 1930s house? By taking inspiration from the legendary architect and set designer Oliver Messel
The design of Alice Palmer’s kitchen was influenced by her foreign travels.
