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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A beautiful new kitchen sympathetically created for a 16th century manor house
Limewash walls, a large island and plenty of open shelving combine to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to this 16th-century manor house in Somerset.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
