Furnishings
The Hall Settle: From Useful Seat to Country-House Fixture
Explore hall settle history through its changing form and role, and learn how to place an old settle without mistaking…
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Furnishings
Consider furniture and objects for their shape, purpose and place in a room.
Furnishings
The Matching Furniture Set Is Not a Room Plan
A matching furniture set can suit a country room without dictating it. Assess each piece’s footprint, purpose and…
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A home belongs to its setting
Country interiors are not a style checklist. We look at how rooms meet their surroundings, and how careful choices of layout, material and object give them character.