Loving interiors is often a lifelong passion – one that usually begins when we’re young. The homes we grow up in shape how we see design and aesthetics. Some of our fondest memories are rooted in love

R ich russets, fiery ambers, golden ochres, earthy ...

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

FOR OUR FINAL 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, WE ASKED SOME OF OUR FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW, TO SHARE HOW COUNTRY LIVING HAS INSPIRED THEM

Sharing your news and views of country life

Once dark and diminutive, the bijou interior of this traditional country cottage has been transformed into a place of beauty for owner Louise Stewart