More and more people are choosing to escape from the bustle of city life and retreat to the countryside: dilapidated farmhouses are being restored, old country houses are being returned to their former glory and newly-built projects are integrated into the landscape. The aim is always to create a sense of harmony with the existing environment. This book contains around twenty reports featuring all aspects of country living: from the restoration of the house and the selection of materials to the interior design and the landscaping of the garden.