The English Home

The English Home brings you seasonal British design and lifestyle throughout the year. Every issue includes quintessentially British kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms, with useful advice from leading interior designers and architects on how to achieve classic, elegant style.

A letter from home

THE ENGLISH HOME

NEWS • Insider news, people to watch, objects of desire and unmissable events

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Update interiors with refreshing colours, luxurious finishes and natural materials combined with clever ways of maximising space with multipurpose pieces

SPICE ROUTE • Enrich interiors with warming spice tones of paprika, cinnamon and turmeric along with a touch of Indian and Morroccan flair

FRUITFUL SERVING • Add a delicious touch to summer table settings with these colourful and seasonal motifs

THE EDIT • This summer embrace the past, present and future with these brilliant brands

BOLD VISION • A move to the the Suffolk countryside has given Ambrice Miller and her husband Ben Joyce the space to grow their careers and their family

Pattern play • Creating a home for her young family, Anna Cross has infused this Victorian townhouse with calming yet playful schemes filled with prints and colour

TAILOR MADE • Building their own home in a Lincolnshire village has given Hester and Richard Cresswell free rein to design it to suit their lifestyle and make a long-held dream a reality

Urban fabric • Sarah Mason has transformed her London flat with layers of colour and pattern to create a playful yet elegant home with an American twist

NATURAL CHOICE • Create a holiday mood at home, discover the benefits of commissioning an interior designer, decorate with ikat patterns and go bold in the bathroom

Coastal call • Prolong that summer holiday feeling by bringing a sense of sunny days and sea breezes to interiors with uplifting and chic marine life motifs in vibrant hues

How to commission an INTERIOR DESIGNER • What to expect when calling in the professionals – and how to get the best results from the process

IKATS Creative Combinations • Continuing our series celebrating the evolution of colour and pattern, we explore how trends and historical influences have shaped British interiors, this time focusing on ikats

IRRESISTIBLE IKATS • From crisp modern prints to those with a softened style, ikat patterns in colourful finishes lift interiors with exotic notions underpinned by a classic heritage print

BOLD BATHROOMS • A confident use of colour, pattern and texture can result in a bathroom that expresses unique character while still being a delightful place in which to refresh and relax

MINI SUMMER BERRY TARTS • Inspiration for seasonal pastimes and making the most of life at home starts here

What to do in JULY • This is a joyful month for making the most of the midsummer magic by throwing a party, gathering flowers, relaxing outdoors and savouring the sweet scents of summer

The perfect break • Whether holidaying as a family, taking the dog, gathering with friends, or indulging in a romantic getaway, we have found the ultimate retreats for a summer escape in England

Liquid ASSETS • Captivating water features that use clever design to minimise the impact on the planet’s resources

ONE FINAL THING… • Create a peaceful spot to sit back, relax and appreciate the joys of a sunny summer’s day