Country Homes & Interiors

Published by TI Media Limited Relaxed living…comfortable style Country Homes & Interiors is the magazine that celebrates the best of modern country decorating style. Inspired by the spirit of today's relaxed living, you'll find page upon page of gorgeous real homes, plus a fresh take on country decorating.

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Country Homes & Interiors

HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE

News & Stories

Caroline Kent • The founder of stylish stationery studio Scribble & Daub turns her distinctive hand to decorations over the festive season

Highland fling

Soft touch

50 FABULOUS PRESENT IDEAS • Consider this beautifully curated gift guide your essential Christmas shopping list – there’s something here for everyone you love

Dream homes

COME ALL YOU FAITHFULS • Festive traditions, fashionable decor and all the family gathered makes Christmas a joy for Francesca Rowan-Plowden – interior designer, TV presenter and a star of The Traitors earlier this year

BOW PEEP • Follow Francesca’s lead in creating a timeless scheme with bows aplenty

FOLLOW THAT STAR • Armed with nature-inspired colour schemes and botanical wallpapers, Hollie Moreland set out to return country charm to her home in the Cotswolds

RUSTIC CHARM • Hollie artfully mixes antique treasures with a tapestry of rich textiles

A FESTIVE STORY • Her grandmother converted these Victorian stables into a cosy cottage. Now, Sally Raikes has given the property an update, with colours and textiles that create a warm welcome

CHRISTMAS COTTAGE • Sally has created a cosy scheme with denim blues and earthy reds

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS • Kari and Jeff Young have given a dated Victorian property a new lease of life, creating a charming family home that’s ideal for festive get-togethers

GINGERBREAD HOUSE • Like Kari, channel rustic Scandi warmth with a dash of soft red

Design & decorate

CHRISTMAS IN THE MAKING… • Enjoy the spirit and sentiment of the season with festive styling and feel-good crafting

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF FESTIVE FLAIR • With the tree up and the wreath on the door, it’s time to sprinkle Christmas magic throughout the rest of your home

GET READY TO PARTY • The kitchen is where guests instinctively gather at parties, so design an inviting layout where style and sociability meet, whatever the occasion

Kitchen dilemmas • Do you go dual fuel or electric, two oven or four, wok or not? Here’s how to choose the best range cooker for your needs

Festive solutions • Take the stress out of Christmas planning with updates and hacks that will ensure that you are ready to host even the largest gatherings

FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS

Download your free digital copy today • Get ready for Christmas in the country – there’s tons of inspiration in this free 132-page magazine

Country lifestyle

‘My handmade wooden skis celebrate the rugged Scottish terrain’

The joys of a‘tiny Christmas’ • There are many small pleasures to be enjoyed when there are just one, two or a few of you celebrating the festive season, writes author India Knight

Off the wall • From leafy garlands to intricate stars – transform wallpaper offcuts into something magical for your home this Christmas. Gather your friends or family together for a cosy crafting session and follow designer Abigail Edwards’ instructions for simple, sustainable decorations

ART, LIFE & STYLE • Farleys House in East Sussex, former home of surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, rivals Charleston for artistic inspiration, with rooms filled with photography, paintings and colourful murals, and a guest book signed by some of the most celebrated...