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, how to set the stage for cosy days, mirrors of distinction and more

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

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • For schemes with a sensual and enriching warmth, add comforting prints, shapely furnishings and vibrant finishing touches

BETWEEN THE SEASONS • Smooth the transition from summer into autumn with suitably inviting textures, colours, motifs and accessories

MIRROR • Make walls the fairest of them all with a chic and interestingly framed mirror

THE EDIT • Decorative and practical updates for the home, inside and out, from charming wallpaper to rugged decking

HOME FROM HOME • A cross-Channel partnership with a talented local designer has resulted in a welcoming home with a combination of French flair and country elegance

COMFORTABLE & CURATED • Calling on her vast experience and knowledge, interior designer Olivia Stirling has created a deeply comfortable home in this inherently interesting house

BOOK SMART • Hand-picked curios, Scandinavian-inspired pieces and an impressive book collection combine to create eclectic yet considered schemes in Christen Pears’ Cornish home

The next GENERATION • Together with design studio Hutley & Humm, Theo Babbington has reinvigorated his childhood home, turning it into a vibrant and characterful haven for his own family

STYLE INSPIRATION • New fabrics and wallpapers from the autumn collections, the importance of a room’s layout, the wonders of wool, and advice on rugs, mixing patterns, and passementerie

NEW TEMPTATIONS • Autumn sees the latest array of delectable new fabrics and wallpapers to entice and persuade a new decorative style. Here we present an edit of those we find hard to resist

CREAM OF THE CROP • Wool is a valuable yet often undervalued produce of British farms. We look at the farmers and initiatives that are ensuring this wonderful resource is treasured, celebrated and respected

Wonderful WOOL • Soft to the touch, insulating and hypoallergenic, wool is the natural choice for many home furnishings, from blankets and cushions to curtains and bedding, and furniture too

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN ENGLISH HOME LAYOUT & FLOW • In our ongoing series exploring the idea that a finely-tuned symphony of form and function provides a truly characterful place to live, we consider the importance of floorplans and furniture arrangement in creating a balanced, enjoyable space in which to spend time

FLOOR SHOW • We look at the different techniques and materials used to make rugs, from hand-knotted silk to woven plant fibres, and experts reveal how to plan a scheme from the ground up

Naturally floored • Offering warmth, texture, durability and sustainability, flooring made from natural fibres comes in an array of different materials and finishes suitable for carpets, rugs and runners in all areas of the home

Mix or MATCH • Experts reveal the secrets to pattern success, from quiet touches to joyful exuberance

Room to relax • Whether structured or slouchy, these sofas anchor a room with their inviting shape and understated charm

Sitting pretty • Elegant frames and tactile fabrics combine in armchairs that balance comfort and style

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