Living spaces
The latest Living Spaces breaking news, comments and features from Country Life
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The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing roomsWhich does more for your house’s value – a conservatory, dressing room, gym, media room or party barn? Annunciata Elwes calls on the experts.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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The designer’s drawing room: ‘When you mix things together, each piece has to have integrity’Antique dealer Christopher Howe evokes a classic English drawing room.
By Country Life Published
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The designer’s bedroom: ‘Juxtaposing colours and pattern is great, but you still need to know when to pull back’South African designer Hubert Zandberg’s blend of new and vintage pieces can lend depth and character to any room.
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to combine colour, pattern and texture without making a complete mess of thingsTricia Guild, designer, founder and creative director of Designers Guild, offers advice on boldly combining coloured fabric, wallpaper and paint.
By Country Life Published
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10 ways interior design will change in 2018: The death of minimalism and an end to trend-chasingOur interiors editor Giles Kime gazed into his crystal ball to make these bold predictions for what might happen in the world of interiors during 2018.
By Giles Kime Published
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Dining room v Dining in the kitchen: The great debateIt’s the interior design controversy that just won’t go away: is it best to have a separate dining room, or should everybody sit down together in the kitchen?
By Toby Keel Published
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How to prepare your home for Christmas entertainingInterior designer Nina Campbell shares her thoughts on preparing for the festive season.
By Country Life Published
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How to declutter your house without losing your mindDecluttering a house filled with inherited treasures can be a monumental challenge. Debora Robertson explains how to sort out your stuff without losing your mind and alienating your entire family.
By Country Life Published
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10 sofas, armchairs and stools that will still look good in decades – not just monthsThese lovely pieces of furniture chosen by Amelia Thorpe demonstrate that buying new doesn't have to mean sacrificing classic quality.
By Country Life Published
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A living room that’s a calm sanctuary in the midst of the cityBen Petreath's brief was to create a characterful city sanctuary. Here's how he went about it.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Get the look: The dining room inspired by Long IslandThe soft colours of the scheme Philippa Thorp created for this dining room reflects its Long Island setting.
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to make a hallway that’s more than just a dumping groundThe best hallways create a bold statement. Amelia Thorpe explains.
By Country Life Published
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How, and why, to decorate your house with black paintInterior designer Suzy Hoodless reveals the secret to using black paint.
By Country Life Published
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12 beautiful sofas to fit any living space, from classic to contemporaryAre you sitting comfortably? And stylishly? Then we'll begin.
By Country Life Published
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Country Life Top 10: Stoves – The best log burners and gas stoves you can buyFor cosiness and efficiency, log burners and stoves are the ultimate choice.
By Giles Kime Published
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Dining rooms so spectacular, you’ll be entertaining every nightFeast your eyes on these stylish spaces.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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From King Hussein’s curtains to this beautiful Wiltshire interiorStephanie Dunning’s house has a feel that gives no clue to the restoration that has taken place.
By Giles Kime Published
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Blending antiques, colours and design to create a beautiful roomGiles Kime takes a look at the work of Max Rollitt, focusing on this beautiful room in an 18th century house in London.
By Giles Kime Published
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Fabulous fireside accessories for your homeAs the nights draw in make sure your fireside is inviting and stylish.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Contemporary library design ideasA look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the contemporary library.
By Giles Kime Published
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Regency dining room design ideasA look into how an interior designer achieves a certain look or atmosphere. This week: the Regency dining room.
By Country Life Published


