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 • People to watch and places to visit, inspiring buys from new collections, drinking vessels of distinction, elite outdoor lighting and more

PEOPLE & PLACES • Covetable new launches by talented makers and elite brands, creative collaborations, landmark anniversaries and unmissable events

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Lean into rich colours, natural textures and timeless seasonal motifs to ring the changes and enhance interiors with elegant features that accentuate a cosy atmosphere

A LIGHT APPROACH • Exterior lights in shapely designs and smart finishes add atmosphere and kerb appeal while lighting the way

FIRST GLASS SERVICE • From aperitifs to digestifs and everything in between, cover all the bases with glassware in interesting textures, colours and shapes

THE EDIT • Fresh prints and warming weaves, stylish kitchens and garden furniture, and cloud-like mattresses

Oasis in THE CITY • Laura and Keith Davidson were led by their Scottish roots and the innate period charm of this late-19th-century house in London when transforming it for modern family life

Colourful EVOLUTION • Colour consultant Fiona de Lys’ thoughtful approach to updating her 18th-century cottage sees her combining rich, immersive hues with antiques from England and Italy, reflecting her dual heritage

Character INFUSION • Having renovated their Victorian Gothic house, Hanna and Richard Litchfield engaged interior designer Charlotte Boundy to add colour and warmth into the all-white interiors

CHANGE of COURSE • When regulations put a halt to renovation plans, interior designer Christian Bense employed his creativity and talent for small space design to transform this late-19th-century London flat

STYLE INSPIRATION • Decorating with deep, dark tones and art and antiques, Sean Symington’s tips for creating a beautiful townhouse, and expert guides to achieving balance and elevating lighting schemes

Deeply DELICIOUS • Envelop homes with rich, cocooning colour in deep, dark shades that bring warmth, character and intrigue to every room

Finely TUNED • Interior designer Sean Symington balances and blends traditional and youthful, colour and calm, the influences of two cultures, and a country feel in a Georgian townhouse

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN ENGLISH HOME BALANCE & SYMMETRY • Exploring the idea that a finely tuned symphony of form and function provides a truly meaningful place to live, our series concludes by considering the question of harmony

MOOD LIGHTING • Expert advice on where and how to employ advanced lighting techniques to create an elevated atmosphere

ART AND ANTIQUES: Q&A • How to make the very most of treasured finds and distinctive pieces – the key questions answered

BURNING BRIGHT • More than simply a heat source, a stove provides a focal point to an interiors scheme and is so often central to special moments spent together

LIVING THE SEASON • Enjoy late autumnal pleasures and harvests, create a cosy bedroom ready for winter nights, and explore the best places to visit in Derbyshire

In tune with NATURE • Enjoy the tastes, sights and produce of late autumn in November

Layers of COMFORT • Experts advise on the best winter bedlinen for an inviting, tactile and cosy bedscape with breathable fabrics to aid a peaceful night’s sleep

SLEEP WELL Tried and tested pillows and duvets • From lightweight wool to classic...