Country Living

As country as a damp Labrador, this site has daily tips, hints on collecting, accessible decorating advice, and information on stylish, informal entertaining. Check out this month's features on the homepage or use the menu bar at the top of the screen to view each section. One of the most appealing things about this site is that, though appearing to be quite smart, much of the advice focuses on affordable transformations and home ideas.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Interiors is a multi-faceted decorators' delight. There are seven channels within the interiors section. These cover bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, garden buildings, lighting, flooring, wallpaper & paints, soft furnishing and window dressing. If you are looking for inspiration for a specific space click on one of the channels to view hints and tips to achieve the look showcased. Use the drop-down menu to tour their Gallery of room ideas or click on the user forum to find useful ideas to solve your household problems. Joining the user panel is free and allows you to contribute to conversations ranging from Potato Blight to Global Warming.

OTHER FEATURES

The Gardening section is an inspiration. If you think that barrowfuls of gravel and a few spiky yucca plants do not a garden make, you will find plenty of ideas here. With lovely photographs of luscious and abundant gardens, Country Living's gardening aesthetic seems to have much in common with traditional English style.

The site is by no means just a decorating ezine. It covers all aspects of country life, from Food and Health to Nature and Travel, which features some of the best British holidays around.