Take a tour around an Edwardian country house

Find country-style decorating inspiration with this room-by-room house tour. Housetohome.co.uk takes a look at an edwardian country-style home.

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Stylishly bookish

A tidy arrangement of rooms lies behind the front door of this Edwardian country home, including this compact library, where a comfortable sofa from CB Designs, 01798 865298, provides a quiet spot for reading.

1/9 Comfortable library

living room with book shelves and sofa

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2/9 Georgian-inspired dining room

dining room with curtains on window and candles glasses on dinging table

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Elegant dining room

The imposing stature of these Georgian dining chairs and antique style pieces make this elegant dining room fit for a banquet. Visit Oliver Charles Antiques for similar antique furniture pieces.

3/9 Rustic kitchen

kitchen with three statuesque and cabinet and wooden top

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Country kitchen

The three statuesque, painted terracotta urns from CB Designs, 01798 865298, make this room seem larger and the ceiling higher than it really is. The bespoke kitchen, designed by Doug Bicknell Cabinet Makers, 01730 815816, has a chalky rustic feel that is perfect for a country home.

4/9 Hotel chic bedroom

bedroom with grey coloured rug two lamps and

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Hotel-chic bedroom

This scheme epitomises sleek hotel glamour. The symmetrical element provides a sense of formality, and Georgian antiques add classic style. Find similar furniture at Oliver Charles Antiques.

5/9 Statement green sitting room sofa

living room with green coloured sofa and two lamps

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Button-back beauty

Deep buttoning adds extra texture and drama to this striking piece. Go for a colourful shade to make a statement in your scheme, and place two matching table lamps either side for a formal touch. Find this sofa at CB Designs, 01798 865298.

6/9 Contemporary bathroom

bathroom with tiles on wall and bathtub and commode

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Sleek definition

This bathroom has a contemporary wet room look. A glass shower door, as well as plentiful mirrors and spot lighting, are perfect for creating an impression of spaciousness. The bath and mirrored cabinets are all from the Whittington Bathroom Studio.

7/9 Classic sitting room

room with curtain and pink two armchairs

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Classic reading spot

Armchairs from CB Designs, 01798 865298, are covered in bold fabrics from Manuel Canovas to add colour and texture to this room. Find curtain fabric similar to this at Zoffany.

8/9 Pool house

pool house living room with wooden floor and chandelier

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Pool house

A blue and white colour palette is the ideal choice for this changing room-cum-sitting area overlooking the swimming pool. A large chandelier creates a striking focal point. Sinclair Matthews stocks this sofa.

9/9 Victorian-style bedroom

bedroom with canopy bed near lamp

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Country retreat guest room

With its dramatic drapes and comforting traditional feel, this room is bound to be very popular with visitors. Find an elegant four-poster bed at Oliver Charles Antiques.

Take a tour around more gorgeous homes with our house tour section.

Heather Young
Heather Young
Editor

Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.

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