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

NOTEBOOK • Our monthly edit of news, shopping inspiration and inside information

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • A special round-up of inspiring British-made designs celebrating the creativity and care invested into pieces beautifully crafted on our own shores

TABLE SERVICE • Set the table with British-made ceramics, glass, silverware and linen for a leisurely breakfast, a spot of afternoon tea, a fine dinner party or to elevate fish and chips

HOME FRAGRANCE • As we head gently towards the new season, it is timely to update interiors with fresh scents, these British-made and/or designed accessories infuse schemes with a sense of elegance

THE EDIT • Editor-at-Large Kate Freud shares the new products and brand discoveries that have caught her eye this month

Finding THE ONE • Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen have transformed a Tudor farmhouse in West Sussex into a comfortable country home full of personality and unique collections of antiques, in their inimitable style

Connecting WITH NATURE • Inspired by the established gardens at her Wiltshire farmhouse, Minnie Tatham has ensured the interiors are as resplendent as the flourishing flora and fauna outside

A NEW CHAPTER • Since inheriting the majestic Turvey House in Bedfordshire, Charlie and Grace Hanbury have embraced the building’s history, while creating a welcoming family home

Bold MOVE • Clever updates and a modern mix of vibrant patterns have transformed a once-dark country house in Leicestershire into a light-filled home

STYLE & SUBSTANCE • Our special section dedicated to interior design and decorating begins here

Perfect PARTNERSHIP • The timeless marriage of blue and white is a combination that has endured, working together in classic aesthetics and contemporary updates

GREAT BRITISH Craftsmanship PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE • From weaving wool to artisan upholstery to handmade pottery, Britain has a rich heritage of time-honoured skills and craftsmanship, passed down through generations. We discover five brands that preserve and champion skills that produce luxurious, specialist products for the home.

Bespoke & Beautiful • British brand Thomas Sanderson produces bespoke shutters, precision-made in the UK, to align with and transform any style of English home

ENDURING ELEGANCE • Blending a fresh blue palette with classic made-to-measure furniture gives this cottage kitchen a new lease of life

THE Georgian HOME • As part of our series on familiar British housing styles, we explore the merits of the homes that shaped the greater part of the 18th century, noted for their elegant proportions and symmetrical detailing

Decorating UPDATES • Enrich interiors of this era with iconic Georgian shapes and classical designs combined with rustic pieces and bold prints for effortless elegance

PICTURE PERFECT • With more than 60 years’ experience between them, the team behind Callaghans of Shrewsbury know a thing or two about the art world. Here they cherry pick their favourite pieces from the gallery

Planning a LIGHTING SCHEME • Good lighting throughout the home is not only a practical necessity but also makes textures interesting, enlivens colours and creates mood and atmosphere. Our guide outlines key considerations and design options

Style your lighting • Design-led hardware company Corston – which produces everything from door handles to lighting – gives its expert advice on...