"Achieving that perfect blend of old and new in your home can be a challenge, one that often requires patience and hard work. But whether you're struggling to find the perfect furnishings for an ageing home or you're tackling a full-scale renovation, Modern Country offers something for every homeowner seeking to enhance their property and enjoy a truly rustic environment."
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Modern Country
Colour on colour • This summer is all about the bright stuff – from unexpected mixes to brilliant pops of pure joy
The new botanicals • From arboretum-inspired motifs to hothouse plant life, foliage takes on a fresh look this season. It’s time to welcome all things green and pleasant into the home
Oasis of calm • This riverside apartment makes the most of its leafy surroundings thanks to the design f lair of Tricia Guild
A new kind of country • By building from scratch, Jane and Stewart Gilmour have created a stunning modern country home with all the warmth of a traditional rural dwelling
Pure and simple • This spacious family home has been reconfigured with a highly practical layout that gives it a charming informality
English eclectic • Using a bold, rich palette has turned a tired farmhouse into a stunning family home for Claire and Simon Read
Period drama • Emily Hutchings and Raymond Seager have confidently revamped a rural period property, employing a palette of dark tones and incorporating rich fabrics and bold designs
History revealed • The renovation of this farmhouse revealed a fascinating past that Stephanie and Steven Thorne were eager to preserve
Right place, right time • Finding a home that ticked all the boxes, in the ideal country setting, was a blessing for Lauren and Charlie Richards
Simple pleasure • Having renovated their cottage, the owners built an adjoining barn for family and friends to stay in, decorating it with a stylish Scandi feel
Into the blue • The colours of the Devonshire coastline provided inspiration for Felicity Thomson’s spacious barn conversion
Beside the sea • Having been reconfigured by designer Sophie Ashby, this Sussex beachside retreat is lighter, more open and, most important, now feels connected to its seaside setting
In harmony • Meticulously planned interiors, a Modernist-inspired extension and a beautifully sculpted garden ensure that this renovated townhouse blends seamlessly with its surroundings
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