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A living room that's a lesson in how to restore lost character in a historic space
Nicola Harding used rich colours and textures to enhance the historic character of a Jacobean house in Berkshire.
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Will the hot tub lose its fizz? There's an alternative that's cheaper, easier and just as relaxing
The outdoor bath offers a more discreet, less expensive alternative to the hot tub says Giles Kime. No wonder people are turning to them.
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The slipper chair: How one of America's great designers produced a classic of armless fun
The slipper chair might have its roots in the 18th century, but it owes its compact, convivial appeal to Billy Baldwin, a giant of 20th-century American interior design.
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Exquisite ideas to make the most of outdoor living this summer
Furniture and accessories to enhance your garden, selected by Amelia Thorpe.
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Best free-standing baths from £4,000 to £14,000 — for people who really want to splash out
Free-standing baths for making a statement — not to mention causing havoc with your bank statement.
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Nine delightful bedroom ideas to brighten up your home
Dreamy furniture and accessories for the bedroom, chosen by Amelia Thorpe
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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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Redefining the luxury kitchen: Reader event with Martin Moore and Henry Prideaux
On June 13, Country Life will offer readers an exclusive opportunity to explore an exciting collaboration between Martin Moore, a leader in luxury British kitchens, and the innovative designer Henry Prideaux, in an after-hours event at this year’s unmissable WOW!house.
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The beautiful treehouses of Callow Hall: 'The setting is so spectacular that it was important nothing detracted from that'
Isabella Worsley has designed interiors of treehouses in the grounds of Callow Hall in Derbyshire that are at one with their surroundings.
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A former squash court converted into a gorgeous party barn in Gloucestershire
A stone barn in Gloucestershire has been transformed into a multipurpose entertaining space by Sims Hilditch.
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How a chance discovery of a wallpaper fragment inspired the look of this country house bathroom
A fragment of hand-painted chinoiserie set the scene for the decoration of this bathroom at Keythorpe Hall, Leicestershire.
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Fantastic lights and where to find them
Amelia Thorpe shines a light on the latest lighting designs.
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Open plan or keep things separate? There is another way, as this farmhouse kitchen shows
Opening up space either side of a chimney breast transformed this kitchen and dining room, designed by Susie Atkinson
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Lighting that's delighting: Five new looks to inspire you
Amelia Thorpe shines a light on the latest designs.
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Confused between decorative and architectural lighting? You're not alone, but help is at hand
At last, says Giles Kime, help is at hand for anyone blinded by the byzantine complexity of architectural lighting.
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Choosing the perfect fireplace: 'If you get the fireplace right, the rest of the room will fall into place'
Fireplaces in richly coloured hues are all the rage, says our interiors expert Giles Kime.
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More heat, less fuel: How modern tech has lit up a new era of log-burning stoves
It’s not only the energy crisis that is creating unprecedented demand for log-burners: clean-burn technology, app-based controls and new designs fuelled by alternatives to wood are also transforming possibilities.
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The Peruvian connection brightening up British textiles
British textile businesses are collaborating with far-flung artisanal communities, finds Amelia Thorpe.
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The death of the sitting room, and other design trends you'll see in 2023
Country Life's interiors expert Giles Kime has spent three decades living and breathing the world of design. Here's what he foresees coming next.
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The true secret of great interior design, according to three of Britain's greatest designers
For those seeking to update their homes in the New Year, Giles Kime collates some truly on-the-nose insight from three of the best interior designers in Britain.
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How to fold a napkin rose at Christmas: A step-by-step guide
A beautifully-folded napkin is the ideal way to finish off your festive table setting. Here's how to fold a rose napkin.
