Interiors

A sophisticated London bathroom where curves reign supreme

Ten lovely interiors ideas to refresh your house, from new lamps to complete room makeovers

New designs and inspiring ideas to welcome spring, selected by Amelia Thorpe.

Five of the best paints to refresh your home inside and out

Amelia Thorpe has the pick of the must have hues for the new season.

DIY interior design made easy: How Britain's best designers have been sharing their knowledge online

The pandemic brought with it an explosion of online learning and information Claudia Baillie takes a look at how people have been taking opportunities to find out about everything from interior design to flowers.

How to revamp an unloved garden room, from furniture and textiles to lighting and plants

If you're thinking of getting a garden room built, or re-doing one which lies unloved and under-used, interior designer Birdie Fortescue has all sorts of ideas. She spoke to Giles Kime.

The humble kitchen cabinet, as reinvented by an award-winning architect

When choosing his kitchen, George Gardener felt uninspired by the choice of cabinetry — and took a rather unusual step to doing something about it.

'The mind and the eye have an emotional connection that can never be achieved in the digital world'

Bruce Hodgson, founder of Artichoke, explains why exquisite furniture is not only the result of craftsmanship and high-quality materials, but also of time.

12 of the best new kitchen looks and ideas

The best posh sheds, garden rooms and shepherd's huts for your garden

Spending more time at home has inspired thousands of us to look at installing a garden room — Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the best.

Making a bathroom that's cosy as well as beautiful: 'Furnish a bathroom as you would any other room, to create a relaxing and inviting feel'

Victoria Wormsley has added a decorative feel to the bathroom of her Hampshire home. She spoke to Amelia Thorpe.

Why you shouldn't neglect your ancillary rooms: 'We now live in our kitchens... we want them to be beautiful spaces'

Interior designer and antique dealer Max Rollitt collaborated with custom-cupboard maker Plain English to create this atmospheric pantry in a Georgian rectory. Amelia Thorpe takes a look.

Janine Stone: Creating spaces to show off your art, sculpture, car or and even wine collection

How an oak-frame extension can transform your home

Oakwrights’ oak-frame garden rooms, sunrooms, orangeries and conservatories are tailored to suit clients’ needs and blend seamlessly with their homes.

Five floral print fabrics and wallpapers to bring graceful presence to your house

Designers have turned to herbaceous borders and hedgerows to find inspiration for new fabrics and wallpapers, says Amelia Thorpe.

The Country Life Top 100 architects, interior designers, craftsmen, builders and garden designers in Britain

Country Life's experts have delved into their little black books to bring you the finest architects, builders, interior decorators and garden designers in Britain.

The best interior designers and decorators in Britain

Of all the decorating trends that have been in vogue over the last 50 years – be it Scandi, Minimalism or Industrial – none has been as powerful or as enduring as that of the English Country House.

The best builders and craftspeople in Britain

Whether you're embarking on a new-build or painstakingly restoring a listed building, here are the craftsmen with excellent foundations.

The best country house architects in Britain

Country Life has once again delved into its to update the list of the finest architects in Britain — an indispensable guide if you're considering serious work on your home.

A double-height library and drawing room that's full of colour and fresh flowers

The library of Bridget Elworthy’s Jacobean manor house in Oxfordshire bursts with vibrant colour.