Interiors
Country Life's Little Black Book
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The title of Giles Kime's recent book about the designer of this room says it all: 'Nina Campbell: Elegance and Ease'. What more could anyone wish for their home? Credit: Paul Raeside/Rizzoli The Country Life Top 100 builders, architects, interior decorators and garden designers in Britain
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Henriette von Stockhausen designed this bathroom in a Grade I-listed house in Buckinghamshire Credit: VSP Interiors The best interior designers and decorators in Britain
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An Artichoke room inspired by the kitchen at Lanhydrock in Cornwall Credit: Artichoke The best builders and craftspeople in Britain
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The south front of Lowther Castle and view of the Parterre Garden from the gardens, designed by Dan Pearson. Credit: Paul Highnam/Country Life The best garden designers and landscapers in Britain
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Lighting restorer Jolene Farmer with a restored Sven Sorensen Petal Light. Credit: Quest Six illuminating tips for restoring old lighting to it former glory
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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
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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
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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
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Credit: Salvage Hunters: The Restorers How to give a new lease of life to a piece of old furniture
Kitchens
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Credit: Turner Pocock From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur
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Credit: Chiselwood Kitchens - chiselwood.co.uk Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
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A classic Plain English kitchen design. Credit: Plain English Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends
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Credit: Irene Gunter A new kitchen given huge character thanks to the beauty of reclaimed wood
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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
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Credit: Alicia Taylor / TI Media Blending reclaimed materials into your home to create a welcoming, relaxed living space
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Credit: Harry Lowther/Lewis & Wood How large-scale wallpaper can transform a space beyond recognition
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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
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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
Bathrooms
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The bathroom at Upton House, photographed in the summer of 1936. Credit: A. E. Henson / Country Life Picture Library A classic 1930s bathroom with exotic charm and an unexpected touch of bling
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Credit: Joanna Wood Beautiful bathrooms: How to design your lighting, draw the eye and make the most of your space
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Will Fisher and Charlotte Freemantle's bathroom. Credit: Simon Upton / Jamb A 19th-century bathroom in an 18th century home that works perfectly for a 21st century family
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Credit: Cathpole & Rye The joys of a shower which offers a touch of luxury and theatre on a daily basis
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Credit: Tom Mannion Beautiful bedrooms: How to tell a tale with your choice of antiques
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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'
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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
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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
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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
Living Spaces
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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
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Credit: The Bull Inn How to keep a sense of fun without veering into 'unhinged eclecticism'
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Credit: Emma Lewis Photography How to bring a room to life with vibrant hues of blue
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The Cornish cottage as reimagined by Alidad. Credit: Alidad A Cornish cottage transformed in a perfect local style by a designer famed for exotic opulence
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The Library at Stanford Hall. Credit: Paul Highnam / Country Life How a collection of first editions can make your personal library just that little bit more special
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Credit: Rothschild & Bickers Perfect pendants: Shedding light on why they've taken over from our precious table lamps
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Credit: [14:22] Keel, Toby - Country Life - Specialist photographer/credit on this page - Paul Barker/Country Life A classic 19th century Italianate bedroom in an Irish country house, proving that sometimes more is more
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Credit: Richard Frew/Oakwrights Go with the grain: How Oakwrights are using oak that's powerful, beautiful and sustainable
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Antique Chinese wallpaper at Edward Bulmer's home, The Court of Noke, Herefordshire Credit: Simon Brown/Country Life An antique wallpaper so extraordinary that an entire room was built around it — including raising the ceiling
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Credit: Quest How to do your own French polishing or restoration – and when to leave it to the pros
Bedrooms
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A small bedroom design by Nina Campbell Credit: Paul Raeside A perfectly-formed small bedroom, as designed by Nina Campbell
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Credit: Hasselblad H3D The benefits of four-poster beds: 'I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t sleep better in one'
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Credit: Alamy The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing rooms
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The designer’s bedroom: ‘Juxtaposing colours and pattern is great, but you still need to know when to pull back’
Interiors
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Chitcombe House, home of Roderick and Lydia Wurfbain. This long room incorporates the kitchen and a living room. They are divided by a dining table that extends into a bow window. Credit: Justin Paget/Country Life A drawing room and kitchen-family room which show just what is possible when you blend old and new
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Credit: Farrow and Ball Seven top tips from Joa Studholme on how best to use paint in country houses
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Credit: Nick Smith Photography A Grade I-listed kitchen, sympathetically transformed with a touch of drama and a flight of fancy
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Credit: Farrow and Ball Farrow & Ball's top tips for how to create the right colour scheme for a Georgian home
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Credit: Tosca & Willoughby Wooden loo seats: Why they're more desirable than their plastic counterparts and how to get your hands on one
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Credit: Alamy Expert tips for caring for antique Oriental rugs
