Country Homes & Interiors June 2021

Colour is so integral to creating mood and atmosphere in our homes, from tranquil whites to joyful brights. And paint is one of the easiest and most effective ways to play with a palette of shades, which is why I’m thrilled to announce our Modern Country Colours Paint Collection, in partnership with Earthborn. These 12 countryside colours, with names including Yew Maze, Nutkin and Peaseblossom, have been created to make a statement in their own right, or to work in harmony with the Classic Earthborn range. It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Earthborn, a British company that has been making top-quality, environmentally friendly paints since 2002. We hope you love the new range as much as we do. Also this month, we’ve been stepping inside characterful rural homes (from page 20),…

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Bedroom bliss Our sister brand, Period Living, has partnered with British brand The Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Company to launch a timeless collection of six superior quality beds that work for homes of every era. Albert (shown) combines a classic iron frame with brass details, from £895. Visit wroughtironandbrass bed.co.uk/period-living OTTOLENGHI SERVES UP NEW TABLEWARE COLLAB In collaboration with artist Ivo Bisignano and Belgian design label Serax, the expressive ‘FEAST’ collection is a celebration of sharing, family and friendship. The playful collection includes plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery and servers. Prices from £6.15, ottolenghi.co.uk Guilt-free lie-ins with The White Company Snooze dreamily in the knowledge that you have made a conscious choice with The White Company’s new offering of environmentally kind bed linen. Rumpled with dive-into luxury, the sustainable fabrics comprise three quality edits.…

Zoe and James Davis and their children were living in a converted barn in East Sussex when they began to consider how they could follow a more sustainable lifestyle. ‘We were keen for a project – somewhere with land and the potential to generate an income so we could become more self-sufficient,’ says Zoe. Fortunately, the couple loved the very first property that they came across – a Grade II-listed six-bedroom farmhouse, complete with holiday cottages and outbuildings, just a few miles away. In July 2015, they moved in with their children Oli, Freya and Sam. The age of the farmhouse – it dates back to the 12th century – gives it its distinctive charm, with wonky walls and sloping floors. ‘The property has subsided over the years, although it remains…

Visit… ‘Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (forestry england.uk/bedgebury) in Goudhurst. It’s wonderful for walking and bike riding, and has adventure playgrounds and a cafe.’ Shop at… ‘Greenfinch (greenfinchshop.co.uk) in Ticehurst. This shop promote local artists and makers and sells everything from jewellery to homeware. It even stocks some of my Zobo Designs.’ Go for a meal at… ‘The Bell (thebellinticehurst.com) in Ticehurst. It’s a welcoming pub with delicious food and an outside seating area.’…