The humble kitchen cabinet, as reinvented by an award-winning architect
Back in March, we reported on how architect George Gardner decided to turn his hand to cabinetry — with startling and ingenius results.
The best interior designers and decorators in Britain
Our list of the best interior designers and decorators who specialise in country houses is indispensable.
Britain’s best interior designers on the paint colours you just can’t go wrong with
This piece first appeared in April 2020, but the advice has proven perennially popular ever since — with good reason.
50 best interiors tips of the last 50 years, from legendary interior designer Nina Campbell
Husbands can come and go, but whatever you do, hang on to your curtain-maker' — these gems are priceless.
How to do your own French polishing or restoration – and when to leave it to the pros
Expert advice from Alex Webster on the things you can do yourself in the event of furniture-related disaster.
12 of the best new kitchen looks and ideas
From chairs and taps to tiles and lights, the state of the art in kitchens is always intriguing.
How kitchens are being enlivened with colour, from romantic juniper tones to mustard and olive for the brave
The days of greige are numbered, with cabinets and appliances appearing in all sorts of wonderful colours — the only question is how far you dare go.
Six things you need to know before painting a room off-white — and five beautiful tints to consider
Trying to choose a neutral? You’ll be presented with a sea of confusing choices. Here's how to navigate your way through.
Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends
If the bright colours referred to above aren't for you, fear not: the classic look never goes out of style, as Amelia Thorpe explained in this piece.
Ten wonderfully uncompromising conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms
Right at the end of last year, we published this beautiful piece to inspire you to make more of the spaces that blue the lines between indoors and outdoors.
Credit: Francesca Paint
Best new paint colours for the season, from Sea Mist to Piranesi Pink
Selecting paint colour is no easy feat, especially with the seemingly endless list of colours in every hue and tone
In Focus: How Pierre Bonnard used photography to help him paint pictures that would once have been near-impossible
The mysterious French artist Pierre Bonnard is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Modern. Lilias Wigan went along.
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How to buy a house at auctionBuying at auction can mean you secure your dream property for a bargain price, but preparation is the key
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This restoration of a Cliveden garden honours the original vision of Norah Lindsay’s 1930s designA biodiverse climate-friendly planting scheme replaces the annual bedding displays at this National Trust garden in Buckinghamshire.
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The Mitford family once called this handsome Cotswolds house a home — and it inspired Nancy's greatest novelMary Miers is enchanted by the one-time home of the Mitfords — whose spirit lingers in the walls.
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How shoe designer Penelope Chilvers transformed two adjacent rooms into a spacious kitchenArabella Youens meets shoe designer Penelope Chilvers who collaborated with Neptune to transform her kitchen, dining space and bootroom.
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Country Life's never-before-published photographs of ‘101 Dalmatians’ author Dodie Smith's London flatEvery Monday, Melanie Bryan delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a long-forgotten story, photograph or advert.
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Giles Kime: 'Why contemporary art should become a feature of everyday life'The belief that contemporary art looks best when displayed against a white, minimalist backdrop is dangerous — it can also make it look irrelevant, our Interiors Editor writes.
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The designer's room: This kitchen in a Queen Anne-style home is proof that pretty and practical can go hand in handHiding the conveniences of modern-day living lends a timeless feel to the kitchen of this 18th-century house.
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Giles Kime: 'Darkness in an interior is equally as beguiling as large amounts of natural light'Why subtle lighting is about more than a dimmer switch.
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'Tones of natural wood and warm olive': Isabella Worsley transforms a coastal Sussex kitchenFor this kitchen on the Sussex coast, Isabella Worsley dispensed with a classic seaside palette and turned to rich colours and natural textures
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The designer's room: The large country home with relaxed and easy to maintain interiorsArabella Youens talks to Nicola Harding about her decision to juxtapose an imposing piece of furniture with utilitarian fabric.
