Country Homes & Interiors

editor’s letter

There’s a new-broom, dusting off the cobwebs feeling to February, which is why I’ve been on a mission to clear my kitchen surfaces and organise my filing (the cupboard under the stairs will have to wait). Of course, the end result of any clearout is more than a tidy space – a home that’s arranged just as you want it (calm, cluttered, or somewhere in between) is a home that makes you feel content and at ease. If you’re looking for a little motivation, turn to our Everything in its Place feature on page 88. With all the time we’ve spent within our own four walls recently, you may have decided that more drastic action is needed to help you fall in love with your home again. Whether it’s reconfiguring…

things that make us happy... february

Things that make us happy...“ROMANCING THE SEASON WITH EARLY SUNSETS AND BIGGER-THE-BETTER JUMPERS ❞ FEATURE HOLLY PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHS (CORNISHBED COMPANY) JOHN DAY PHOTOGRAPHY…

design news

Brintonos debut rugs Heritage carpet manufacturer Brintons has rolled out its first rug collection, Agnella, inspired by the natural beauty of wool. Each rug is designed and made by skilled craftspeople using the latest in weaving technology. Many of the designs leave the loom in undyed woolly glory to celebrate the raw material’s palette and authenticity. Diamond Aiko in Heather, from £163; Noble Altro in Light Grey (right), from £91. Shop the full collection at brintons.co.uk. DREAMY NEW BEDS One of our favourite indie companies, Graham and Green, has pulled back the duvet on two gorgeous new bed designs. Choose from the French-style Luna or the brass-studded Alora, both handcrafted from ash wood and lovingly upholstered in a sumptuous luxurious grey velvet or pared-back natural linen. Time to get cosy! Luna king-size bed…

life in the eaves

A three-month work contract is what originally brought Sam Nixon and her husband Grant Snowden to Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city. Almost 20 years later, the couple, along with their two daughters, are still settled there, having left their globetrotting life behind them. ‘We had travelled from Australia to South America, but we were living in Texas when we decided that we wanted to live in Europe for a while. Then Sam was offered a contract here in Malmö, so our coming here was mostly coincidental,’ says Grant. The spacious apartment in an 1870s building in the city’s historic Gamla Väster district was a rare find. ‘We were incredibly lucky to get the opportunity to purchase this apartment, split across two floors. The attic was in really bad condition, but we…

on our doorstep

Visit… ‘A trip to Falsterbo and Skanör are a must, only half an hour from Malmö. Beautiful beaches, pretty beach huts and charming houses.’ Shop at… ‘Our favourite store in Malmö is Miloii (miloii.se), with a wonderful selection of Danish, Swedish and French clothes, as well as a small, but beautifully curated selection of homeware.’ Go for a meal at… ‘Malmö Saluhall has great restaurants, as well as a bakery, fishmongers, a butcher and a farm shop. Solde Kaffebar (solde.se) has the best coffee in Malmö, with beans roasted at their own roastery in the city.’…

be inspired by sam’s kitchen

Sam’s style tip... BLEND INDUSTRIAL AND RUSTIC FARMHOUSE INFLUENCES FOR A RELAXED, LIVED-IN STYLE FULL OF WELCOMING CHARM…