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.

Editor’s letter

Country Homes & Interiors

HOME IS THE BEST ESCAPE • Spark your imagination with a subscription to the only country magazine with home at its heart. See page 80

News & stories

Emma J Shipley • This renowned graphic artist draws upon myths, legends and fairy tales to give her nature-inspired designs a fantastical feel

Dynamic florals • Dainty wallflowers step aside, this season is all about the bolshy bloom. Big, bright and bold, they exude summer’s joyful spirit. When it comes to pattern, the busier the better; keep adding for full impact. Floral headboards, petal-shaped plates and vases full of blooms all contribute to the overall look.

Grounding colours • Taking over from grey as our go-to neutral, brown is being championed by designers, stylists and colour experts alike. Earthy shades work well on walls and ceilings – maximise the drama with dark accents or lift the cocooning feel with natural textiles, tinted glassware and weathered wood.

Paper pushers • Planet-friendly papier mâché is fast becoming the medium of choice for designers and brands. Celebrated for its sustainability, versatility and affordability, this pretty pulp’s malleable form yields differently every time, resulting in organic shapes reminiscent of those found in nature.

Fruitful touches • Fruit motifs are ripe for the picking. From zesty citrus prints and sweet berry patterns to retro red cherries and elegant pomegranate prints, they’re all in season. Embrace the trend with an elegant statement sofa or bring a mix of fruits to the table, but keep it tasteful by sticking to a single colour scheme.

Dream homes

TREASURE SEEKING • Chloe Jonason mixes jewel-like vintage textiles with contemporary pieces to give her traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic

BOHO BEAUTY • Follow Chloe’s love of folk prints and vintage pieces for an eclectic look

PICK ‘N’ MIX • Brooke Copp-Barton’s Whitstable home is brought to life with a cheerful confection of colours, lively pattern and vintage treasures

WINE & ROSES • Brooke has curated a creative space with a tapestry of rich reds and patterns

HOUSE OF FUN • Full of joy and playfulness, this former stable block is now a bright family home that uses the power of colour and pattern to make life feel more beautiful

SEE A RAINBOW • Rosi has used blocks of colour accented with stars for a jolly scheme

COLOURING IN • Creative instinct and a considered tonal palette have proved a winning combination in the calm but colourful family home of artist Andrea Curtis

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TRANQUIL TONES • Greens and blues plus natural elements create a calm living space

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Design & decorate

COLOUR THEORY • Your new hero hues? The ‘forgotten’ tints that had fallen out of favour but now look fresh and appealing again – and they’re perfect for country interiors

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF PAINT-BOX DECOR • Throw out convention and reinvigorate your interiors with these creative ways to use colour throughout your home

Download your free digital copy today • Transform your own plot, with inspiration from real gardens in every season, plus expert advice

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