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Sanderson
CEO Lisa Montague champions the brand’s Live Beautiful mission, overseeing exquisitely crafted designs inspired by past and present
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‘Keep’ candles
With Britain burning more than 360 million candles a year, these independent brands have come up with ideas for what happens to the containers once used…
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Artistic wall tiles
Minimalist country tiling trends are on the turn, with more emphasis on illustrative, handpainted designs. From flowers, fruits and wildlife to encaustic patterns and coastal scenes, each tile is a mini masterpiece. Tell your own story with a mural or add accent tiles to inject personality into hearths and splashbacks.
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PAINTING WITH LIGHT
Beatrice and John Lawrence’s celebration of natural materials and clever use of light has transformed a neglected Norfolk barn into an exceptional home
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SAVANNA SCENES
Connect to nature like Beatrice and John with earthy layers of texture
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VINTAGE MIX
Part Jacobean and part Georgian, a Grade-II listed house built and extended over two different periods has been lovingly transformed
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LICHEN & STONE
Pay homage to a neutral period interior with luxurious additions, like Jules
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A KIND OF HOMECOMING
There’s an easy familiarity to this Gloucestershire farmhouse, designed to bring together past and present in subtle harmony
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COTTAGE CRAFT
Sum up Liz and Richard’s look with warm whites and heirloom textiles
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WOODL AND WONDER
An ancient cottage in the Sussex Weald has been reimagined into a magical home by Effie Gibson and husband Darren Phizacklea
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ROUGH DIAMOND
Natural textures, vintage finds and vivid blue echo Effie and Phiz’s look
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Emma Bridgewater & Amy Goodwin
A shared love of painterly words and an invisible link through England’s best-loved circus are common ground for these entrepreneurial spirits
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Kit Kemp & Elizabeth Ashdown
A passion for textiles and creating interiors with bold, exciting looks unites this pairing, who are both challenging traditional expectations in their fields
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Hamish Mansbridge & Jay Heston Richards
Storytelling, commerciality and – increasingly – sustainability are key to building a successful furniture business, whatever its scale, say these design advocates
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Katharine Pooley & Natasha Mann
This well-travelled duo demonstrates an admiration for craft that transcends borders, supporting artisans in their work and sharing a language of techniques and skills
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Cath Kidston
The renowned designer’s love of colour and pattern shines through her Cotswolds home – and she’s shared her style and decorating secrets with us in an exclusive interview
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Sustainable heroes
These brands put pride into protecting the planet with their different approaches to environmentalism – carbon capture, energy conservation, renewable materials and design longevity
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GOLDEN DAYS
Embrace the russet and gold colours of autumn with styling ideas and homemade displays that celebrate the season
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LOFTY AMBITIONS
Clever designs can make this challenging space bright, welcoming and filled with character
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AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Creative design ideas bring a natural sense of style and flow to your kitchen
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RIPE RUSSET
Look to autumn woodlands for inspiration on how to pair the russets of turning leaves with cooler shades. Stylist and interiors expert Sara Bird reveals how to use this hue in your country home
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Going underground
Transform an unloved, damp and chilly basement into a warm and welcoming bedroom, snug or home office
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FOR RURAL DWELLERS & DREAMERS
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Save 20% at Secret Linen Store
Update your bedroom with beautiful bed linen, curtains and more, that prove great quality and ethical credentials aren’t just a dream
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‘A written note can brighten someone’s day’
Rebecca McMillan & Karl Maguire, owners of Wildflower Illustration Co.
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Brush up
Capture the natural world through the seasons on a botanical art workshop
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Foraging for autumn’s bounty
Harvest season is an opportunity to gather, store and give gratitude for nature’s offerings and the shift to a different pace in this transitional time of year, says Diana Yates
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Supper at Charlie’s
He’s known for saving dinnertime with his chilled ready meals, but these are the recipes Charlie Bigham loves to cook at home
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HOW TO CHOOSE A TREE
Do you want a tree for your children to climb, a canopy to shelter beneath, or a pruned specimen to add structure to your garden? Uncover your arboretum aspirations to fifind the perfect one
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BORDER LINES
Hedges, fences and walls enclose our gardens and create a boundary that defines and enhances our plots
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A day in the country
A perfect day for the designer and cook means staying close to home, pottering in the garden and serving up Sunday lunch for her family