Psychologist Arlene Kagle, quoted in a 1988 New York Times article about the rise of country decor, put it this way: “Country ...

Pundits of a certain type regularly like to declare the ‘death’ of something or another, not least so that, a few years later, they can cleverly announce its revival. Wallpaper, chintz, patterned ...

North Farm, the house in Teesdale, Co Durham, that the interior designer Rita Konig has recently brought to life, offers convincing evidence that, contrary to conventional wisdom, a desirable kitchen ...

When Mary Berry announced the death of the dining room, it appeared to be the last word on the matter. But she has been slapped down by Country Life magazine, which has deemed that - for the smart set ...

It’s never a bad time to give our homes a little refresh, especially in the rooms we frequent most like the kitchen and dining room. These are the spaces where family and friends gather to not only ...