Things I’ve seen, done and loved this month...
When it comes to decorating today’s country home, many of you tell me that ‘easy elegance’ is top of your style wishlist. Low-key living spaces that express your love of colour, pattern and craftsmanship sing through in our beautiful house features this issue. From period village houses with conservatories and summerhouses to oak-framed new-builds with hot tubs, this desire to create relaxed places with modern, luxurious and classic touches are what downtime living in the countryside is all about. Turn to page 24 and be inspired! This summer, modern vintage florals teamed with spots and stripes are much in evidence on the new retro-style fabrics, wallpapers and homewares, so take a look at ‘Say it with flowers’ (page 66), where we show you how to pretty up rooms with blooming lovely…