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.
Interiors
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Armadillo swinging sofa, £2,910 via Go Modern – www.gomodern.co.uk Credit: www.gomodern.co.uk -
Lighting restorer Jolene Farmer with a restored Sven Sorensen Petal Light. Credit: Quest 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.
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Marc Weaver, owner of Guinevere, is one of our experts who spends his life surrounded by beautiful objects. How do you choose the ones which earn a permanent place? Credit: Richard Cannon / Country 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.
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Port Lympne Mansion Hotel, near Hythe, run by the Aspinall Foundation. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Port Lympne’s breathtaking animal mural: Where art and interior design meet a love of wildlife
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Credit: Sunbeam Jackie 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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Antique maps, flowing curtains and a cosy armchair make this a room that feels good, not just looks good. Credit: Paul Raeside A Nina Campbell-designed bedroom where comfort and beauty go hand-in-hand
Nina Campbell combines comfort and calm in this harmonious bedroom scheme. Amelia Thorpe takes a closer look.
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Credit: Salvage Hunters: The Restorers How to give a new lease of life to a piece of old furniture
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Bringing a touch of French chic to an English country house
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The hall at Henbury Hall. The house was built in 1984-86, the result of a collaboration between the patron Sebastian de Ferranti, the architect Julian Bicknell and the artist Felix Kelly, all Palladio enthusiasts. The interior of Henry Hall in Cheshire. The house was built in 1984–86, the result of a collaboration between the patron Sebastian de Ferranti, the architect Julian Bicknell and the artist Felix Kelly, all of whom took inspiration from Palladio. Credit: Tim Imrie-Tait/Country Life How to add character to a new-build house, from paint and furniture to the size of your doors
Carefully chosen furniture, paint, joinery and architectural details will all help to add character to a new house, says Clive Aslet.
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Credit: Alicia Taylor / TI Media Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space
Interior designer Fi Crole used French antiques and reclaimed materials to create a timeless feel in a newly-built house.
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Credit: Harry Lowther/Lewis & Wood 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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Burghley Boutique glamping accommodation from Portobello Tents, priced from £1,090 for three nights. Credit: Andrew James Glamping DIY: Taking a bit of interior chic with you when you're out and about this summer
No longer relegated to the pages of Harry Potter, luxury camping is now a very viable and comfortable option for those wishing to holiday closer to home. Read our advice for how to keep your tent looking and feeling as luxurious as possible.
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A selection of some of the many iems available from the British Heart Foundation's home stores. Credit: Martyna Kramarczyk Six top tips on how to 'upcycle' old homeware, creating stunning original pieces and safeguarding the environment
Sustainable interior designer, upcycler and self-proclaimed ‘warrior on waste’ Lynne Lambourne offers her expert tips on how to upcycle items found in your home or in one of the British Heart Foundations new home stores.
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Credit: Tom Mannion Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiques
Max Rollitt has lent a distinctive, period feel to a farmhouse bedroom.
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William Morris's bedroom at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith. Credit: William Morris Society / Hammersmith & Fulham Arhives and Local History Centre How William Morris transformed his London home: 'Let us hope we shall all grow younger there, my dear'
William Morris's London home was just as remarkable as his country houses, as Clive Aslet discovered during a visit to the new exhibition at Kelmscott House.
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Mark Twain at his writer's desk in Elmira, NY, looking out of the window. Credit: Bettmann Archive / Getty How four of the greatest writers in history thrived in their garden sheds
Over the years many writers have found a garden shed to be a perfect place to lock themselves away from everyday life and let their creativity pour out. Rob Crossan celebrates four titans of literature who have made the most of that little spot in the garden.
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The Orangery at Killruddery, designed by William Burns circa the 1850s. Credit: Val Corbett/Country Life The joy of the orangery, and how an 18th century practicality became 21st century luxury
An orangery is a joy, whether you use it for growing fruit or merely as a perfect way to link your garden to the rest of your house.
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Credit: Julian Chichester / Charles Edwards Why it's easy being green – start small and take it from there
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Credit: Brent Darby Photography LTD How to mix old and new: Five ways to use antiques alongside contemporary touches in your home
Balancing old and new is always a tough task when you're putting together room designs — but when it's done well, the results can be spectacular. We spoke to designer Emma Sims-Hilditch to get her tips.
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Guy Goodfellows sitting room. Credit: Astrid Templier Credit: Astrid Templier How to bring a change of tempo to a large drawing room with a sumptuous sitting area
Inspired by Moroccan furniture, Guy Goodfellow looked to his own home to create a bold and intoxicating addition to his drawing room.
