Chambray

Country style unfurls slowly, just like the seasons. Right now, these are the colours and prints that are finding favour in our rural homes

Terry towelling–whether it be clothing babies, adorning a poolside Bond or mopping tennis players’ brows–altered domestic life forever, discovers Matthew Dennison

This month, shop for the perfect armchair, learn embroidery online and bring the outside in with wallpaper, mirrors and lighting designs inspired by the British countryside

An elegantly detailed console creates a focal point in a hallway. With its curved front and central shell motif, this example imbues a room with distinctive character. The hand-painted top replicates

LOOKS THAT LAST

Animated by two profound love affairs, Gabrielle Chanel established a symbiotic connection with Britain that remains a source of inspiration for the maison a century on