THE English country style of décor gives you a fresh, informal look which is ideally suited to today’s relaxed lifestyles. And its cosy, warm and welcoming effect is equally at home in town or country ...

We've all become slightly obsessed with rural interiors. These quaint, period homes nestled in the countryside, surrounded by bountiful fields, forests, and farmland, are inspiring our design ...

At a glance of Amy Schumer's home, you would be forgiven for assuming it's a Cotswolds country estate. The interiors uphold a refined English aesthetic, from its rustic wooden kitchen to the ...

There’s something undeniably comforting about a country kitchen – the kind of space that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day. Both French and English country kitchens offer that cozy, lived ...

To coincide with the publication of his new book illustrated from the archives of Country Life, 'English House Style', John Goodall considers the long tradition of the magazine’s peerless interior ...

This is my story of designing our renovation of a century-old lakehouse in Ontario. Each month, I’ll offer a new chapter on the challenges and solutions, and a peek at our progress. You’ll be able to ...

Most modern home dwellers have to make do with a narrow hallway. But in the words of Oscar Wilde, ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’, which is why no great English country ...

AN ALMSHOUSE is, historically, a place of refuge where all are welcome, which is an excellent ethos for a warm and comfortable family home. But when interior designers Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A secret passage. A petite lemon arbor. A stained glass coat-of-arms decorating the edge of a towering window pane. These are just a few of the eye-catching details hidden throughout Croydon House, a ...