Interiors

How an oak-frame extension can transform your home

Oakwrights’ oak-frame garden rooms, sunrooms, orangeries and conservatories are tailored to suit clients’ needs and blend seamlessly with their homes.

Five floral print fabrics and wallpapers to bring graceful presence to your house

Designers have turned to herbaceous borders and hedgerows to find inspiration for new fabrics and wallpapers, says Amelia Thorpe.

The Country Life Top 100 architects, interior designers, craftsmen, builders and garden designers in Britain

Country Life's experts have delved into their little black books to bring you the finest architects, builders, interior decorators and garden designers in Britain.

The best interior designers and decorators in Britain

Of all the decorating trends that have been in vogue over the last 50 years – be it Scandi, Minimalism or Industrial – none has been as powerful or as enduring as that of the English Country House.

The best builders and craftspeople in Britain

Whether you're embarking on a new-build or painstakingly restoring a listed building, here are the craftsmen with excellent foundations.

The best country house architects in Britain

Country Life has once again delved into its to update the list of the finest architects in Britain — an indispensable guide if you're considering serious work on your home.

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.

A boot room and flower room rolled into one — with a space made just for the dog (labrador not included)

This hard-working space caters for the needs of a large, sociable family. Arabella Youens takes a look.

Roman temples, pirate islands and rooftop allotments as 'Shed of the Year' promises fantastical lockdown creations

Transformed your garden shed into a room of wonder during lockdown? Now is the time to share the fruits of your labour.

When is it right to show a bit of leg? (In your sofa covering, of course)

A new generation of upholstery is elegant, comfortable and doesn’t reveal too much leg, says Giles Kime.

Nine of the best new lighting ideas to brighten your home

Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the finest shades, switches and more.

How to add a garden room to make the most of a beautiful old house with a magnificent outlook

Architect John Comparelli has created a contemporary garden room to make the most of its pleasing outlook. Amelia Thorpe finds out more.

Janine Stone: How to fit a home gym, pool or yoga studio seamlessly into your house

Fine fireplace surrounds and accessories to bring extra warmth to your fire

Amelia Thorpe picks some of the finest fireplace surrounds and accessories for your home.

How to create a pared-back kitchen that still packs plenty of character

Minnie Peters combined natural materials and antique pieces to create a pared-back kitchen with plenty of character. She spoke to Arabella Youens.

Lino to make a comback? Six interior design predictions, hopes and dreams for 2021

Interior design predictions for the year ahead, from Country Life’s guru Giles Kime.

The best new interior design books which will set the tone for 2021

Giles Kime picks out some of the finest interiors books of 2020 for those seeking inspiration in 2021.

A little help from your friends at Neptune

Wherever you are — in town, the countryside or by the sea — Neptune has an experienced designer at hand to help you achieve beautiful, practical spaces, from living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms.