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The dazzling interiors event in London that shows how design has the capacity to transform our experience of our daily lives
This year’s WOW!house brings interior design to life. Our interiors guru Giles Kime picks out some of his highlights.
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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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Susie Watson on the secrets of a well-loved home
For Susie Watson, the key to creating comfortable, inviting rooms lies in combining colour, pattern and a pleasing mix of styles.
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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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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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Colour counsel: The latest paints and wallpapers, from £27 per pot to £1,240 per roll
Amelia Thorpe picks out the latest colours, textures and shades from the wonderful world of wallpaper.
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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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Luxury Portfolio's ode to global heritage
Luxury Portfolio have published the latest edition of their eponymous property and lifestyle magazine, and it's an ode to global heritage, celebrity homes, expert interior design insight and much more.
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Country Life 12 April 2023
Country Life 12 April 2023 focuses on beautiful interiors, meets Highland ponies, visits Campion Hall and speaks to Britain's best tea sommeliers.
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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.
