Interiors

Why 'blue and green should never be seen' is outdated, absurd and just plain wrong

Arabella Youens investigates the old adage that 'blue and green should never be seen' — and finds that it's simply not true.

How your choice of bricks can have a transformative effect on your project, by Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer

Giles Kime asks Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone why bricks can have such a transformative effect on the success of a project.

Susan Deliss's fresh country-house drawing room that shows how to be smart without being stuffy

Susan Deliss used a simple, but uplifting mixture of colours to transform a country-house drawing room.

Bobbin furniture: The timely revival of a look that proves less isn’t always more

The bulbous charm of bobbin furniture is enjoying a timely revival, says Giles Kime.

How to create an antique-style kitchen

The new kitchen of Lisa Mehydene’s Cotswold barn was deliberately designed to appear old.

Best lampshades: 12 of the finest lampshades to bring light into your life

Designers are using a variety of patterns to transform lampshades. Amelia Thorpe selects ten of the best lampshades to step into the light this season.

A formal country house library with sympathetic new touches

Interior designer Flora Soames has mixed old and new to revive a historic house in Northumberland.

11 of the best kitchen chairs and dining chairs to place around a country house table

How Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird yacht has been restored and reinvigorated for its 90th anniversary

Bluebird of Chelsea is no ordinary motor yacht. Built for record-breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell and requisitioned for Dunkirk, her story is one of survival against the odds. In her 90th year, her interiors have been given a new lease of life, finds Arabella Youens.

Best outdoor cushions to bring a touch of style to your patio and garden

'Few things of beauty were intended to be cut loose in a Minimalist void': How context enhances art

A forthcoming exhibition at Parham House, West Sussex, demonstrates why decorative art flourishes in a domestic setting.

Best outdoor rugs, from geometric tiled-inspired prints to natural Jute, that will transform any outdoor space

Outdoor rugs are becoming ever-more popular, with many options coming in hard-wearing and affordable fabrics to help you soften and transform your gardens, patios and outbuildings. Here's our pick of some of the best.

What you'll find at Artefact, London's new craft fair at the Design Centre in Chelsea

Artefact, the new craft fair at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, begins this week. We take a look at what you'll find there.

Janine Stone's Jeremy Spencer on getting the right team for your project, and keeping the client at the epicentre

Jeremy Spencer of Janine Stone tells Country Life’s Giles Kime why collaboration is key to the success of an architectural project.

Unlocking the potential of a beautiful Edwardian house: A new floorplan,hand-carved furniture, and an armoire to last a lifetime

Susie Watson added a relaxed, Gustavian-inspired feel to the bedroom of this Edwardian house. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.

Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk: A country estate where creative restoration is hitting new heights

The ambitious restoration of a Tudor long barn in Suffolk demonstrates the possibilities of artistry, craft and collaboration. Giles Kime takes a closer look at Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk.

The best wardrobes and armoires you can buy

Wave goodbye to fitted wardrobes with this elegant selection of best wardrobes and armoires, guaranteed to transform any room.

Curtains or blinds: How to decide what's right for your house

Curtains or blinds? And perhaps even shutters? It's a decision many of us face, so to help you decide Arabella Youens gathers some expert opinions and weighs up the options.

An airy open-plan kitchen featuring reclaimed materials for a timeless look

Jessica Alken worked with Neptune to create this kitchen in a new Cornish house.

How to buy a sofa that won't just last a few years, but a few generations

Well-made sofas aren’t only supremely comfortable. They also have the capacity to last for several generations, says Giles Kime.