Interiors

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.

How to combine the modern and classic in a comfortable, cosy kitchen

Hubert Zandberg has created an innovative kitchen in the Holland Park home of fashion editor Deborah Brett and film producer Tom Edmunds.

Ikat patterns, full of Eastern promise, and worthy of consideration for an English home

Ikat-inspired patterns aren't for every taste, or indeed every room — but where they work, they can work wonders. Amelia Thorpe shares some ideas.

Could an orangery be the perfect place for a kitchen?

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.

Why you should avoid matching and use colours and patterns to bring a living room to life

The life-affirming joy of a brilliantly bold, yellow kitchen: 'As you walk into the room, you can’t help but smile'

Bathtub in the bedroom: Should you try it at home?

Arabella Youens examines the growing trend for baths in bedrooms.

A bathroom that mixes floral, marble and fabric wall coverings to keep things fresh, pretty and unpredictable

Louise Jones created this uplifting bathroom in a Scottish island home. She spoke to Amelia Thorpe.

A rare look back at Hatfield House's Grand Staircase, one of the finest of its type in existence, as it appeared in 1927

In a few weeks' time the Game Fair will take place at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire — something which prompted us to take a look back at one of the most extraordinary features of this great country house.

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.

How to transform a Victorian kitchen with bold colour and Georgian-style joinery

Georgian-style joinery and dark colours lend a cosseting feel to this farmhouse kitchen.

11 pretty cushions to add a touch of colour and pizzazz to your living room

20 Eco-friendly products for home, garden and driveway

From veg boxes and green toilet paper to vehicles which will help save the planet, here's our pick of some of the best eco-friendly products on the market.

The designer's room: 'I wanted to create a sense of calm'

Interior designer Rosie Bossom has created a bedroom that's a peaceful sanctuary in Notting Hill, as Amelia Thorpe discovers.

Five garden swing chairs that offer comfort, style and hours of fun for the children

Garden swing chairs have come a long way, offering comfort and fun for every budget — Amelia Thorpe picks out some of her favourites.

Port Lympne’s breathtaking Spencer Roberts Room: Where art and interior design meet a love of wildlife

The Spencer Roberts Room at the Port Lympne Hotel contains a spectacular mural that can teach us all something about having our interiors exactly as we want them.

Six illuminating tips for restoring old lighting to it former glory

Lighting restoration expert Jolene Farmer has weaved her magic everywhere from the British Museum to the artisan workshops of Venice. Here are her tips for bringing your old lights back to life.

Antique dealers and interior designers on the objects they would never sell

When wonderful objects come into your hands on a daily basis, how does something become so special that you couldn't bear to be without it? Arabella Youens spoke to some of Britain's best antiques dealers and designers to discover the answer.

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.