ELLE Decoration Country

Escape the city and explore a world of inspiration with ELLE Decoration Country. From remote enclaves in tucked-away corners of the British countryside to inviting coastal boltholes and spectacular mountaintop hideaways, there's a host of imaginative interiors to explore. Plus, rediscover the UK's seaside towns and hidden waterways, meet exciting new small-scale food producers and plan your very own creative country break.

Elle Decoration Country

Welcome

TRANSFORMING THE WORLD WITH BEAUTY • Enthralled by nature, William Morris created patterns for fabric and wallpaper that capture its majesty. We explore the complex yet artfully considered approach that is at the heart of his enduring relevance

COUNTRY SLICKER • Interior design legend Kelly Hoppen CBE has joined the exodus from the city, bringing her trademark clean lines and neutral tones to her new home: a barn in the Cotswolds

A SCENT OF ADVENTURE • Born to explore nature and the senses, Ben Gorham, founder of fragrance house Byredo, has discovered the ideal location for both, on the Swedish island of Gotland

YOU, ME AND THE QUIET LIFE • Bound by a mutual love of nature, two modern-day artisans have found contentment in the simple pleasures of the countryside

JOIN THE GREAT ESCAPE • After a year like no other, many of us (even ardent city dwellers) are craving the relaxation that can come from time spent in nature. These stylish rural retreats are the ideal places to rest and recharge…

WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME • Deep in the Devon countryside, this once-dilapidated barn has been given a sensitive modern redesign that, literally, puts it on the map

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS • Tradition and myth overlap in this modern villa in Mykonos, which is held in place by the island’s legendary rocks

Rooted in nature • A return to the forests and farmland of his youth has been inspirational for the co-founder of one Dutch atelier and design brand

Green and pleasant • Respect for the bucolic surroundings of Italy’s Piacenza province inspired one couple to create a holiday home that values peace and sustainability

THE HAPPY PLACE • Rest and relaxation are the order of the day at this contemporary Ibizan home, which is designed for the sunnier side of life

The Champagne lifestyle • Named in honour of one very lucky dachshund, this elegant Italian villa is a place for enjoying the finer things

BRING ME THE HORIZON • Inspired by the bright blues and dazzling yellows of a summer’s day, this home on the island of Capri offers a graphic, cutting-edge take on seaside style

FRAME THE CONVERSATION • Undeniably breathtaking surroundings are one thing, but for the architect behind this villa in the Italian countryside, it’s how you compose the views that counts

The edit Classic • Combine timeless designs and vintage finds for an eclectic, characterful home

THE BAREFOOT PALACE • Hugging the rocks and trees of Sardinia’s Porto Cervo coastline, this sculptural new addition to the area favours a nature-first approach to opulence

HIDE AND SEEK • Ideally placed to watch the birds that flit between the orange and almond trees that dot Sicily’s hillsides, this modern retreat has a calm, quiet beauty

The architects’ playground • In a quietly influential area just north of Copenhagen, where icons of the Danish design scene once lived, a new home has found a fresh way to frame the landscape

Any way the wind blows • Cleverly constructed to channel cooling ocean breezes, this Mexican retreat works with nature to make the most of its sandy setting

The edit Architectural • Create a minimalist aesthetic with this hand-picked selection of statement pieces

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