Karole Howard

There is no doubt that there is a great deal of joy to be had from an open fire, especially on a cold winter’s day, and nothing quite adds as much character to a room as a beautiful open fireplace.

upon a time the country bathroom was merely a neglected and functional place where the plumbing was ugly and complex, wet feet skidded on linoleum and winter draughts whistled under the door. Happily now all that has changed. These days we appreciate comfort and love to relax in a bit of luxury.

Country style bedrooms have become very popular these days, perhaps due to their informality, simplicity and a leaning towards hand-crafted natural materials. While it can be stylish, the country bedroom should always be restful and refreshing without over doing precise co-ordination of furniture and fabrics.

Historically English cottage furniture, hewn from natural materials that were easily to hand, was designed and created to be practical, comfortable and above all affordable. In today’s modern world it still has a timeless beauty and appeal that contributes to the heart of any home.

How to go about create a kitchen in the highly popular shabby chic style.

The ‘English country look’ never goes out of fashion.Its appeal goes on and on, without much change and without flagging, mainly because this time-honoured style emphasises homeliness and our deep relationship with nature.