In an extract from Mark Purcell's The Country House Library, the author introduces some of the most impressive libraries in Britain's country houses, and discusses their decline in the twentieth century.
City-dwelling architects, artisans, and other talents are escaping to greener pastures
Our happy place is a home library.
Décor Inspiration: A Country House in Norfolk Designed by Veere Grenney - There are prints and patterns and canopy beds, rustic ceiling beams and exposed brick, and a myriad of spectacular rooms including a conservatory, morning room, and even a flower room ...
Marston House, one of the most important Georgian houses of south-western England has been rescued from the brink of demolition. John Robinson reports.
To restore a feeling of equilibrium to his Queen Anne house in Herefordshire, interior decorator Edward Bulmer remodelled the layout, added a new wing, and painted the walls in interesting colours to create a contemporary family home
I am very excited to announce the launch of My French Country Home Magazine! Today we bring you a teaser video, and the first issue goes live 15 January
If you're looking for inspiration on how to redecorate or are a sucker for good interior design, you're going to love this subreddit. Hell, you'll probably enjoy it even if you're just bored and randomly scrolling through the Internet.
One of my favorite things about London is how many little gems are within a short drive of the city. We’ve been fortunate to visit many wonderful areas (The Cotswolds, Dorset, and Oxford to name…
I’m not someone who loathes winter. I love the way it strips everything away and reveals the bones of the landscape. I love frosty mornings and the how the cold and wet drives us inside to create c…
This historic eighteenth-century house enters a new chapter as a family home with careful restoration and renovation, sympathetic interiors by Hugh Henry and gardens that open out to the surrounding woods, streams and coast beyond.
Inside Bowood House, An 18th Century English Country House with Capability Brown Landscape Wiltshire, England It’s been called ‘One of the best stately homes in Wiltshire’, Bowood House is an enormous Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam and a substantial garden designed by Lancelot “Capability” Brown. Adjacent to the village of Derry Hill, […]
Have you ever wondered, what is it exactly that makes a mountain cabin cozy and warm? Is it the stunning setting, rustic cabin decor, time spent with family and friends, or the appreciation for the small things in life? We think it's a combination of all of the above. With ski season right around the corner, now is t
The owners of this Thirties Georgian-style house were keen to give it an established look while avoiding any stuffiness. So they asked designer Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay to conjure distinctive interiors full of idiosyncratic details
Stunning is the word that came to mind early this morning; the valley was shrouded in a light mist that…
Thomas Boog creates a weekend haven at his French country house in the Loire valley, mingling rarities of land and sea with antiques and contemporary craft.
Today we are taking you on a tour of the most popular houses we have featured here on One Kindesign over the course of 2019.
It's hard to decide what's more beautiful, the house, the grounds, or the views!
The Château de Monte-Cristo is a country house initially commissioned by Alexandre Dumas, the main country house was built in 1846 and designed by French
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
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Eclectic Home Tour of Sanctuary Home. The 500 acre property in Montana called Crow Hollow Ranch consists of a stunning farmhouse, guest house and rustic cabin. Western decorating touches, reclaimed barn wood and warm decor make this an inviting place. This home tour is not to be missed.
El salón está preparado para recibir, con dos sofás enfrentados. La chimenea nos inspira calor de hogar y seguro que aquí los fines de semana acurrucados junto al fuego son muy agradables. Sobre ella, un espejo es un buen truco para multiplicar la luz. ¡Todo cuenta!
Fall is in full swing and we're enjoying our second autumn in the farmhouse this year! I absolutely love Christmas time but I'll be so sad to pack up the fall decor after Thanksgiving. It's such a beautiful season. It's been a busy few months for us. We celebrated Baker's 2nd birthday in September and he saw the beach for the very first time in October. There is nothing better than seeing your children experience things for the first time. Everything is magical through their eyes! Brett has been super busy with work and he's been out of town quite a bit. Our kitchen is still torn apart, but we're slowly (very slowly) piecing it back together. The truth is I know exactly what I want to do. Knock down a major wall and rearrange the entire kitchen layout. But, that would mean having to install new flooring throughout the entire space. Unfortunately, that's just not an option right now. Lack of time and money are the two biggest contributing factors to the progress. But, if I'm being honest, the idea of not being able to implement my vision is the biggest mental hurdle. We have a plan to do a "band-aide" makeover of sorts. It will be a huge improvement in-and-of itself. But, it's still going to cost money. And there is something that just feels so wrong about spending money on renovations that we know we're going to change all over again. Especially when the budget is already tight! Does that make sense? That's the truth. I'm holding myself back. Which is totally non-instictual for me. Or for us, as a team. For those who have asked.. Yes, the kitchen is functional! All of our appliances are still intact. We just removed all the large cabinetry and finishes that we knew were going to be pulled out anyways. We raised the ceiling and completed the electrical. We also reframed a new walk-in pantry. Those are all huge components! And as awful as it looks, I actually don't hate it. It's so open now that we've removed the upper cabinets. And it's been a good thing to have all this time in the space to really think about the design, layout and finish materials we want to use. I've already changed my mind about 10 times. A lesson in patience indeed! Property maintenance takes up about 90% of our time outside of our jobs! No surprise there. Anytime anyone asks us about our experience with acreage or owning a "fixer upper" or what they need to know to do it themselves - our answer is always the same: Work. You have to be willing to work. Skill set and knowledge are important, but I thoroughly believe if someone wants to learn something they will put forth the effort to do so. If you have the work ethic and you're willing to do the physical labor that comes along with caring for land then you can do it. No matter how many projects we have going on at once - the grass still needs to be mowed. This lifestyle and the responsibility of owning a home like this is certainly not for everyone! Free time seems extra hard to come by. However, it's something that we truly love so we make it a priority to make it work. It comes with many sacrifices but for us the rewards outweigh the cons. Slow project progress and long days but so much pride in ownership! Among other things, Brett recently finished a little cedar plant stand for me for the front yard. He always makes time to help me out with my projects and I'm so thankful for that. Every time I see something in our home that I know his hands have touched it makes my heart so happy. I know he works so hard and puts so much love into his work. It means the world to me to he gives so much of himself to our family. I wanted to share some fall photos with you to commemorate this season in our home! I love looking back each year to see what's changed from season to season. We can't wait for more fall fun.. trick-or-treating with Baker, Thanksgiving with our families and more evenings around the fire pit. I'm trying not to take this time for granted. Soaking up every little experience with Baker in this season of life! I sincerely hope you're all doing the same with your families, as well! (Edited to add.. Shutterfly featured our fall porch in this fun roundup! See it Here!) Enjoy and Happy Fall from Stillwater Farm! -Lauren
The UK’s latest country house hotel, Heckfield Place in Hampshire, welcomes guests this September, a full six years behind its scheduled launch date (see o
Just a glance at the calendar tells us that summer is almost gone. “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry Ja…
This newly constructed stunning French provincial home in the upscale neighborhood of Paradise Valley, Arizona was designed by Higgins Architects.
After fire destroys their 100-year-old farmhouse, a Michigan couple rebuilds by blending classic charm with modern design.
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
Reddish House is an exquisite Queen Anne country house with a long and distinguished glamorous history, and it could be yours for £4 million.
Reddish House, in the Wiltshire countryside, was bought by Beaton for £10,000 in the 1940s
French Country Home Ideas become the best idea for everyone on how to want to build a new home. The house has
B R Y A R T O N F A R M We purchased the 1893 farmhouse, 1900 barn, and beautiful surrounding acreage in May of 2014. Here are a few shots of what the farm looked like Before our restoration wor…
By Regina P. BrownPhotos at https://www.pinterest.com/realtyproacadem/rural-properties/Do you love the country? Green rolling hills, giant trees, animals
A look inside Castle Combe, often called the most beautiful village in England, complete with The Manor House, a five star country house hotel.