Bringing ‘beauty’ back

We reveal why rising stars of architecture are leaning into the importance of place to create more beautiful and sustainable homes in the countryside, and what freedoms, opportunities and challenges arise from building in a rural setting today

We have all dreamed of living in our own Jane Austen-worthy grand country house from time to time, and for those lucky enough to have the land and opportunity to do so, Adam Architecture can make thos

Back in 1979, David and Linda Williams felt ready to move to a spacious, light house with a good-sized garden. Ideally, it would be low maintenance so as not to encroach on David’s job as head of art

MUDDY DOGS? THROW ANOTHER BLANKET ON THE SOFA. A COUNTRY HOUSE’S STYLE SHOULD HAVE COMFORT AT ITS HEART AND THE RULES ARE… THERE ARE NO RULES, DISCOVERS SERENA FOKSCHANER

The restoration of a terraced Cornish cottage offers an insight into a restrained style of 19thcentury decoration that is enjoying a renaissance, finds Giles Kime

Atop a hill with views of the sea, this Victorian villa has been lovingly decorated with mellow colours and handcrafted features to reflect the local countryside