Interiors

Get two free tickets for the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at ExCeL in London from 22-24 September, and Country Life readers can attend for free.

A London townhouse kitchen that's perfect for cooking, socialising and entertaining

The new owners of this London townhouse have reconfigured it to create a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.

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. Amelia Thorpe asks leading colour experts for advice on plotting a course.

Fruits of the loom: The bespoke rugs designed by some of Inchbald's best students

The Inchbald School of Design and Veedon Fleece teach students the beauty of bespoke by inviting them to design their own carpets, finds Amelia Thorpe.

A London townhouse kitchen transformed to be sociable, practical and charming

The new owners of this London townhouse have reconfigured it to create a sociable space for cooking and entertaining.

A beautiful new kitchen sympathetically created for a 16th century manor house

The best breakfast-in-bed trays, from £2 (yes, really) up to £245

Breakfast in bed has never looked so good to Lydia Stangroom as she picks out the best breakfast-in-bed trays.

Are heat pumps worth it? Meet the homeowners who say it 'changed our lives' and is 'the best thing we ever did'

Mention heat pumps and you'll get a decidedly mixed reaction — but do the sums actually add up? Lucy Denton investigates.

Seven slices of interior inspiration for summer, from lazy lounging to a masterclass with a legend

Looking for fresh ideas to get you thinking differently? Amelia Thorpe picks out some bold pieces, bright ideas and more ways to find inspiration.

Buy once, buy well — and repair is better than replacement: The new philosophy of sustainable interiors

Sustainability relies on creating furniture and appliances that can be fixed — and the skills to do so, says Arabella Youens.

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.

How a £25 set of fake pearls made £150k at auction — and were a bargain at the price

The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company: Local heroes

In the twenty years since Amanda Oldfield and her family established The Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Company, they have been unwavering in their focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and manufacturing in Britain. Now, they are sourcing wool for their mattresses from the Sandringham estate, where they live and work.

Country Life's Little Green Book: The top eco-friendly companies making the world a better place

In our inaugural Little Green Book, Country Life presents a list of brands that are striving to make the world a better place without compromising on style. Compiled by Giles Kime and Rosie Paterson.

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.

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.

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.

Exquisite ideas to make the most of outdoor living this summer

Furniture and accessories to enhance your garden, selected by Amelia Thorpe.

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.

Giles Quarme Architects: Realising dreams

Giles Quarme Architects — or GQA — has a formidable record both of breathing new life into listed buildings and designing new ones, as John Goodall discovers