Be inspired by country cottage style

Create a bright and airy cottage-style home with simple handcrafted furniture, colourful fabrics and classic tableware.

1 The Harlequin Collection has been modelled on the original designs in the Wedgwood Museum. This beautiful yellow butterfly teacup and saucer in fine bone china costs £40 from Selfridges.
2 Laura Ashley’s neutral Ellesmere side table costs £300 and will match most painted bedroom furniture.
3 Made from 100% Shetland wool, the Selby check throw, £79, and cushion, £39, both from Peacock Blue, will sit well in a cosy cottage.
4 A traditional Artisan kitchen from John Lewis of Hungerford starts from £17,500 and includes cabinetry, worktops and appliances.
5 House of Fraser has a beautiful collection of unique coloured glassware. The shabby chic wine glasses pictured are available in grey, blue and pink and cost £6 each.
6 These delightful round Polka Dot tins, £30 for a set of three from Emma Bridgewater, are perfect for storing cakes and biscuits.
7 This charming Andrew Martin Botanist cushion, £69 from John Lewis, would sit well with floral fabrics.
8 Sleep soundly on the Larsson Lowend kingsize bed from Kit Stone. It is hand carved and painted and costs £950.

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FEATURE LUCINDA NOTLEY
All prices and stockists correct at time of publishing
Featured in the March 2012 issue of Period Living