In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Country Homes & Interiors

• Sarah Le Breton
  This Devon-based weaver draws on traditional techniques to produce contemporary designs spanning backpacks, lampshades and more
• Bloom rooms
  High on the wish lists of budding florists and gardeners, the trend for ‘flower rooms’ is blossoming. While dedicating a whole room is a luxury, setting aside space for cutting and arranging blooms is within reach of most homes. A folding table (by a sink) offers flexibility, while wall hooks are handy for baskets, trays and trugs. Make a feature of pretty vases and pots on open shelves.
• COUNTRY CHARM
  A sensitive refurbishment has seen a once ramshackle dwelling opened up, enlarged and modernised, all the while enhancing its intrinsic cottage style
• A HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS
  Andrea and John Watson have adapted their period farmhouse to make the most of the beautiful surroundings and to enjoy outdoor living, whatever the weather
• SUMMER BREEZE
  With a palette of warm neutrals, Andrea has created an airy country scheme
• DUTCH COURAGE
  Sympathetically restored to honour its past, Belinda Benton’s Dutch-style home in Deal combines cocooning colours, whimsical weaves and old-time charm
• FAMILY MATTERS
  When her daughter bought a farmhouse, Celia Freeman turned a derelict barn on the site into an inviting bolthole where multiple generations can relax and reconnect
• Summer’s palette
  The art of al fresco living? Pack a canvas and paints alongside sandwiches and cakes, and bring a touch of creativity to picnics and outdoor parties. Here’s a portrait of the perfect summer day…
• MEET US OUTSIDE
  It’s finally time to throw open the doors and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Here are the hottest ways to relax and entertain in your garden this season
• FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF GARDEN SHADING
  Whether a permanent fixture or a temporary solution, create a shady spot that offers respite from the midday sun
• RAISING THE BAR
  Elevate your kitchen with a stylish drinks area – and get ready to welcome friends this summer
• Kitchen dilemmas
  Picking the best surface for your cook space means combining hard-wearing practicality with style
• LANDSCAPE PAINTING
  Look to nature to provide seasonal colour palette inspiration. This month, we love bountiful borders
• Keep your cool
  Whether permanent or temporary, air conditioning seems to offer the solution to hot homes and sleepless nights, but is it worth the cost?
• ‘We love discovering independent makers to stock in the shop’
  Chloe and Max Eastwood, founders of home and lifestyle store Me and East
• ‘Don’t ever stop dreaming’
  It’s her final column, but for Diana, it’s the start of new dreams and fresh adventures. We’re so glad she has shared part of her story with all of us, and wish her and her family the very best
• Get more from your favourite magazine
  There are three simple ways to get more Country Homes & Interiors in your life. What are you waiting for?
• PET PROJECTS
  From honeybees to Burford Brown hens, animals bring calm and companionship to these well-known names. We meet their furred and feathered friends
• PUPS IN PERIL
  As doodles and other crossbreeds surge in popularity, many of our native dog breeds are at risk. Crufts presenter Laura Crombie explains why they’re worth saving
• Everlasting flower display
  Enjoy the beauty of summer flowers all year round with this attractive hanging arrangement
• A stay at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
  A historic house with beautiful gardens, parkland and a luxurious spa, just minutes from the city of York
• The good life
  Take inspiration from traditional Sardinian recipes and bring a taste of la dolce vita to your summertime table
• FLOURISH & NOURISH
  Historic kitchen gardens were designed to feed the soul and satisfy the stomach – goals that are achievable in even the smallest outdoor space. Camilla Phelps explores how to use ‘edimentals’ to create an attractive and appetising PYO plot
• THE LIST JULY
  What to plant, pot and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield
• PURPLE HAZE
  Fields of lavender are scattered like purple squares across the British countryside. Discover their history and recreate your own fragrant version in your garden at home
• Tales from the country
  Does ascending to a committee finally mean acceptance in the village, ponders Tessa