Country house

An American family has fully embraced an English aesthetic in their Cambridge Arts and Crafts home, which is full of colour, pattern and joyous design details

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

Elements of surprise are found everywhere in this village house, which has spirited schemes that feel both classic and completely modern

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

The interiors of this Edwardian abode have a chic contemporary look that is sure to stand the test of time – designer Fiona Duke explains how it was done

First-time renovator James Barnes looked to the artisanal approach of the arts and crafts movement to perfectly blend form and function in his 1930s home