Beyond Pinterest: The best ways to ensure your lovely objects aren't exactly the same as everyone else's
Giles Kime asks whether the the ‘digital pop up’ the answer to the homogeneous home.
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The country house kitchen created from six knocked-together rooms to create a stunning 1,000sq ft living, cooking and entertaining space
Country Life's inaugural award for the creation of a new kitchen in an old space has been awarded to Birdsall House in North Yorkshire. Giles Kime explains more.
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A book that informs, inspires and surprises from a designer as engaging as a fantasy art-history teacher
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Four beautiful kitchen islands which push the boundaries of what can be done
The enduring popularity of kitchen islands says a lot about their looks and practicality — and designers are always finding new twists. Giles Kime pics out some which have caught his eye.
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How to transform the interiors of a derelict barn into a beautiful holiday let
Pippa Paton has artfully transformed the interiors of a Cotswold barn. Giles Kime takes a look.
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A bathroom in an 18th-century farmhouse where practicality meets elegance
Nina Campbell combines comfort, practicality and elegance in this serene bathroom scheme.
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Why less is definitely more when reinventing estate buildings
To avoid an institutional air use a lighter touch, suggests Interiors Editor Giles Kime.
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The special magic of rattan, the furniture which almost forces you to recline languorously and have fun
A new book extols the virtues of rattan — and Giles Kime is absolutely sold.
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In praise of the chaise: The subtle art of sprawling in style on a vintage-style chaise longue
The modern chaise longue has been reinvented to combine pared-back looks with a more commodious feel.
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Why the British see interiors design as a form of self-expression — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse
Why is there no British equivalent of Martha Stewart? Because we simply don't like being told what to do, argues Giles Kime — and while that's sometimes disastrous, at other times it works rather well.
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Canine cubbyholes: Dogs have taken over our homes — and now they're taking over our kitchens too
Country Life's interiors editor Giles Kime on a bold new idea which bows to the inevitable and gives a pair of pampered pooches their own dedicated kitchen spaces.
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Why you should take inspiration from overseas chic — just remember that nowhere in Britain will ever be St Tropez
Giles Kime offers words of sage advice for those inspired by their summer jaunts to bring a touch of continental dash back home.
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How large-scale wallpaper can transform a space beyond recognition
Fortune favours the bold – in actions and interiors. Giles Kime explains how big and bold can make a small room look larger and what to avoid if your floor space is limited.
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How to keep a sense of fun without veering into 'unhinged eclecticism'
The little touches added to this redesigned Oxfordshire pub keep it fresh, fun and lively without overdoing it — something we could all learn from, as Giles Kime explains.
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Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.
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Perfect pendants: Shedding light on why they've taken over from our precious table lamps
Pendant lights are plumbing new depths - Giles Kime finds out why.
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Bucket List inspiration: A long weekend in Morocco
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The return of the ottoman, the 'decorator's secret weapon' in the heart of your sitting room
Giles Kime takes a look at the welcome return of the ottoman, the sitting room piece that’s becoming more and more prevalent thanks to the influence of some of our best designers.
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Armathwaite Hall review: Man-made elegance surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lake District
A stunning 16th century country house overlooking Brassenthwaite Lake and surrounded by all the amenities an outdoorsman could hope for has become an elegant luxury hotel, complete with a 16 metre infinity pool. Giles Kime paid a visit.
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A stunning country kitchen, which draws inspiration from the late Victorian kitchen at Lanhydrock, Cornwall
The kitchen of Lanhydrock House in Cornwall provided the inspiration for a stunning new kitchen, designed by Bruce Hodgson of Artichoke.
