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 • Introduce elegant touches to English homes with beautifully crafted pieces from British makers and brands

FALL INTO LINE • From furniture to accessories, ribbed and fluted surfaces bring texture and character to interior schemes

RED ALERT • Add a vibrant flash of versatile red via small accessories or statement pieces to catch the eye and lift a scheme

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

Flights OF FANCY • A subtle redesign has reignited the magical atmosphere integral to this Arts and Crafts home in South West London

Dual APPEAL • Kate van Vollenhoven favours the romantic, English country house aesthetic; her husband Ivo prefers clean-lined modernity. The result – as their London townhouse proves – is a harmonious marriage of opposites

COUNTRY in the city • Restoring a characterful cottage in a tree-encircled setting in Bristol has given Katy and Fergus Cronk a slice of rural harmony just minutes from city centre life

RICH LEGACY • Finding a charming 18th-century Grade II listed former merchant’s house close to where he grew up in West Sussex was worth the wait for Simon Laver, his wife Caroline and their three young daughters

STYLE INSPIRATION • This month we look at calming interiors, British craftsmanship, decorating with stripes, clever home offices and the best ways of lighting the home

All is CALM • Embrace the quiet luxury of mellow, nuanced, textured interiors in soft, neutral hues to ease gently from late summer into autumn

75 WAYS TO BUY BRITISH • Discover the brands that add craftsmanship to the home with beautifully made pieces from Britain

KNOCK ON WOOD • Barnes of Ashburton has built an outstanding reputation over the past 40 years for its beautifully bespoke cabinetry and freestanding furniture for the home

STRIPES Fine Lines • Continuing our series focusing on colour and pattern, we explore how trends and historical influences have shaped British interiors, this time turning the spotlight to timeless stripes

PERFECTLY ALIGNED • Rely on ticking stripes to anchor classic schemes and bold, broad stripes to add a playful, dramatic touch

Hybrid WORKING • Leading designers demonstrate how to create a home workspace within another room, creating two – or sometimes more – beautifully functional spaces in one

GUIDING LIGHT • As one of the most important decorating decisions, it is essential to consider placement and style of lighting carefully when updating interiors

LIGHT IT UP • How lighting brand Pooky has carved a niche in the market with its beautifully crafted yet purse-friendly designs

FORM & FINESSE • How a lifelong love of sculpture led Benson Landes to leave a career in couture to pursue his true passion in later life

LIVING THE SEASON • Inspiration for seasonal pastimes and making the most of life at home starts here

DAHLIA DAYS • Far from shy and retiring, these striking blooms with their dazzling hues and intricate structure are a wonder to behold. We celebrate the many ways they can be used to enhance autumn days at home

What to do in SEPTEMBER • Savour tarts and pies bursting with fruit fresh from the branch, linger for longer with the warmth of a candle, add an extra...