As Country Living’s home and design trends reporter, I’ve always got my nose to the proverbial ground, sniffing out the latest trends. Lately, I’ve been watching stripes. This beloved pattern is ...

Stripes and checks are the essence of summer. Think gingham table cloths and tartan picnic rugs; deckchairs and cane candy. They’re also this year’s most invigorating interiors trend, expressed in ...

Paint a solid base coat onto your piece and let it dry completely. Now for the stripes… Normally to make a cheveron pattern you draw a grid line and then lay out your stripes, but I think it's easier ...

Close your eyes—now picture yourself in the warm summer sun in Southern Italy. The sea is glittering and you can smell the refreshing, salty breeze. Sitting in your lounge chair, you’re wrapped in a ...