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 • Subtle updates and unexpected designs lift schemes with a fresh energy

MAKING AN ENTRANCE • Create a welcoming hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the house with smart, elegant touches, warm colour and practical elements

A LARDER TO LOVE • A fully stocked pantry is a joy on long winter days. From suitable storage vessels to first-rate equipment, the right provisions are essential

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

Family LEGACY • Finding out about a 17th-century Cumbrian longhouse his ancestors once owned, when he was a boy, sparked a lifelong love affair for architectural historian Tim Whittaker

Country in THE CITY • Retail guru Terry Green has created his own piece of paradise, transforming a large Victorian residence into a sleek, contemporary home in South West London

Traveller’s RETREAT • A Georgian village house decorated in a charming, traditional style is filled with a fascinating collection of antiques gathered by the owner on his travels

Natural WONDER • This Grade II listed Cotswold farmhouse has undergone a carefully considered restoration, with sustainability and a love of nature at its core

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

Design DIRECTIONS FOR 2023 • Interiors experts offer their insights and predictions for how we will decorate, structure and invest in our homes over the coming year

Building On HISTORY • Will traditional or contemporary extensions and architectural enhancements work better for a period home? Sympathetically carried out, each has appeal and a range of advantages

Guest APPEARANCE • Be elaborate with the decor and create a boutique hotel-style guest bedroom guaranteed to impress

THE ARTIST’S TOUR • How the team behind Callaghans of Shrewsbury have managed to reach an international audience with their carefully curated collection of pieces

QUINTESSENTIALLY • Inspiration for seasonal pastimes and making the most of life at home starts here

What to do in FEBRUARY • Indulge in seasonal pleasures at home and beyond with our selection of culinary, floral, craft and decorating ideas

On course TO CREATE • Why not learn a new skill to invest interior schemes with engaging handmade touches?

Hidden Escapes • Gain a privileged peek inside a selection of South East England’s finest privately owned gardens

ONE FINAL THING… • Warm up the home with a return to warm neutrals, enlivened by a bold and vibrant red