10 Things You Need To Know About... English Country Style

I promised you a more detailed look at this most classic of interior design styles last week so here you go. It's seen as quintessentially English and yet it was popularised by an American. It's a maximalist look that's even better when it's messy and mismatched. While some will say it's having a revival others claim that it's never gone away. It's about whether you prefer the classic version or the contemporary. Read on to find out more.

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1 The English Country House style - to give it its full name was established in the 1920s - and was about colour and comfort, pattern and period detail. It is unashamedly maximalist but there are certain ingredients you must include if you want to pull off this classic look successfully.

2 You will need: at least one large, slouchy, supremely comfortable sofa which must be covered in an array of mismatched cushions and throws. Keep the colours tonally simple and throw all the patterns at it. Ad…