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countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Looking for a Traitors-style stay? While there’s no shortage of Scottish strongholds to explore, you’ll find plenty of castles across the UK offering spectacular staycations. Here are few of our favourite castles to book now, taken from this year’s Great British & Irish Hotels Guide – purchase your copy here.
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2 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Morris & Co Morris & Co As transformative as a huge home reset can be, let’s face it: who has the time? If your decluttering strategy leans more into little-and-often than all-at-once, the micro-cleaning method might just be your new favourite hack. Lazy Cleaning Tips: A Guide To The Micro-Cleaning Method Itching to give your home a deep clean but just can’t find the motivation? Panicking about scrubbing the house spotless before guests arrive? According to cleaning experts, you don’t, in...
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3 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Trends come and go, but how do you ensure that your home can adapt as your lifestyle changes? After interior designer Guy Oliver worked on a project in South Kensington 15 years ago, he was asked to come back and redesign the home to fit the owners’ new life as empty nesters – and the result is a cosy and yet contemporary space that’s perfectly suited to their needs. We asked him how he did it. Inside A Redesigned Family Home In South KensingtonWhat’s the background and story for the project?
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3 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Second Nature Second Nature From cabinet styles and storage to layouts and even dreaded extensions, the world of kitchen design can feel rather overwhelming. It’s not one-size-fits-all, either: every space requires a different kind of formula (and plenty of planning beforehand). To combat the kitchen woes, we enlisted the experts to tell us whether the perfect layout does actually exist – and which kitchen design is the most efficient. Here’s what they told us. Which Kitchen Design Is The...
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3 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
If your dream home looks more like a leafy cottage than a glittering skyscraper – but you can’t quite part ways with a London postcode – Wandsworth’s brand new development just might tick all your boxes. Here’s everything you need to know about London Square Wandsworth Common.
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4 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
(c) Cary Horowitz (c) Cary Horowitz If you’re looking for a dazzling skyscraper to call home, you’ll be spoilt for choice in NYC – and if your budget stretches to nearly $18 million, you just might fall in love with this Manhattan penthouse, which happens to be owned by Giancarlo Giammetti, the co-founder of Valentino. The Co-Founder Of Valentino Has Just Listed His NYC Home For $17.5M From famous filming locations to Billionaire’s Row penthouses, there are plenty of coveted apartment...
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4 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
East London Parasol Company / @west_lexham East London Parasol Company / @west_lexham The weather might be temperamental, but summer has officially arrived – which means it’s time to give your garden a refresh. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, we asked design experts to give us the lowdown on all the garden trends we’ll see in 2025. 2025’s Biggest Garden Trends, Revealed Ruggable Grecian Gardens Want to transform your garden into a sun-soaked sanctuary? Even if the British climate...
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countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Benedict Foley X Zoffany for Wow!house 2024 Benedict Foley X Zoffany for Wow!house 2024 Wow!house is officially open at the Design Centre until 3 July, and there’s plenty to see. Here’s what we’re excited about. A Guide To Wow!house 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour – Luxury Interiors (@designcentrech) What Is Wow!house? Springing up every June within a 600 square-metre space at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Wow!house is a design showcase...
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6 days ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
From Stanley cups to Instagram-famous spice jars, some homeware brands have transcended trends to become the ultimate collectible items – and some might say it all started with Le Creuset. Whether you’re desperate for a Dutch oven or just a few picture-perfect mugs, you’ll want to check out London’s exclusive Le Creuset pop-up, which opens this week.
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1 week ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Martha Davies
Rebecca Hughes Interiors Rebecca Hughes Interiors If the infamous spring clean feels a little overdue, there’s no need to panic: summer is the perfect time to get your home reorganised and, of course, clutter free. Sound like an impossible task? Here’s how to get stuck into a summer reset. How To Nail The Summer Reset: A Decluttering Guide Use The One-Year Rule Naturally, a summer reset starts with packing away seasonal gear like heavy coats, chunky knitwear and thick blankets – but it’s also...
