This Country Life panel discussion took place on October 4th, the opening day of @londoncraftweek at @chelseabarracks.
Our executive editor Giles was in conversation with Ben Johnson of the interior design practice @albionnord, as well as designer, architect and @benpentreath.
The trio spoke about the life-enhancing qualities of craft in this wonderful held behind the new Chelsea Barracks Collection on display at the Luxury British Craftsmanship Pavilion at Chelsea Barracks.
You can watch the discussion here, and to find out more about Chelsea Barracks, see www.chelseabarracks.com.
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Jeremy Hackett: ‘People often say that I’m an influencer and I always answer back: “I’m usually under the influence”’The old-school fashion designer has a playful side and is always looking to try something new, Lotte Brundle writes.
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Six fine homes, from a mansion near the coast to a home that starred on Grand DesignsOur look at the best homes to come to the market via Country Life this week also includes a fine barn conversion and a delightful renovated farmhouse.
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Reinventing the country house: Country Life's reader event at DaylesfordAt the start of October, leading experts in architecture, building, craft and interior design shared the secrets of creating a country home for the 21st century.
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If you Focus, you too can be inspired by the wit and wisdom of leading experts in the world of designThis month, events at Focus/26 and beyond will offer an opportunity to see new launches — and pick up some expert tips and tricks.
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Reader event: Reinventing the country house at DaylesfordNext month, leading experts in architecture, interior design, stonework and cabinetry will share the secret of creating a country house suited to life in the 21st century at Daylesford’s Heritage Barn.
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The art of the country garden at DaylesfordOn July 2 this year, five experts shared their thoughts on the secret of creating the perfect rural sanctuary.
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Rooms with a view: The new Oakwrights garden pavilion collectionA new collection of garden pavilions from Oakwrights offers hand-crafted structures designed for those who want to spend more time in their own great outdoors.
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Homegrown heroes: The British stone from Artorius Faber which transformed Country Life's RHS Chelsea Flower Show standGeorge Saumarez Smith’s design for the floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been brought to life by Artorius Faber.
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Star of the show: How George Saumarez Smith's design for Country Life wowed visitors at the Chelsea Flower ShowThe Garden Lover’s Library, created by George Saumarez Smith for Country Life, dazzled visitors at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Inspired by the past: How Munder Skiles blended old and new for Country Life's stand at the Chelsea Flower ShowOn Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, two striking designs by Munder Skiles demonstrated the exciting possibilities of combining inspiration from the past, artisanal skills, high-quality materials and cutting-edge engineering to create furniture suited to inside and out.
