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 • Insider news, people to watch, objects of desire and unmissable events

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Celebrate this enchanting season with effortless details and indulgent touches to create an inviting backdrop for the run-up to Christmas and its special week of festivities

’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE • Festive treats and cosy details enhance the anticipation and magic of Christmas Eve

ALL THAT GLITTERS • Whether used on its own or in combination with red and green, gold adds a luxurious glimmer to decorating

THE EDIT • Make sure interiors are comfortable, draught-free and filled with a welcoming glow this Christmas

Something SPECIAL • Ensure smiles all round with gifts that deliver joy, from luxuries they want to essentials that are far from ordinary, as well as little treats and thoughtful ideas

WINTER LAYERS • Considered alterations to the layout of this Cotswolds cottage have transformed it into a light-filled home for modern living and made the most of its bucolic setting

Victorian Treasure • Mindful of honouring the integrity of her serendipitous find, Sam Palmer has gone the extra mile to create a thoughtfully renovated home that lends itself to the festive season

Naturally festive • A sensitive yet pragmatic approach to renovating a Tudor farmhouse has resulted in a delightfully characterful home, reflecting classic country style

Bright STAR • Celebrating the festive season with stars, bows, and natural foliage, artist Charlotte Partridge has injected joyful sparkle into her family’s newly acquired family home

STYLE INSPIRATION • Tips for creating a beautifully dressed Christmas tree, expert advice on buying dining furniture to host all the family, and 10 ways to be more thoughtful over the festive season

DESIGNS on DINING • Dining areas must function as comfortably for relaxed brunches as for entertaining on a more elaborate level – the key to success is ensuring they are suitably furnished to provide versatility for all occasions

The thought that counts • 10 ways to be a little more mindful when creating the magic and sparkle of Christmas

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

What to do in DECEMBER • This is the month to prepare for seasonal merriment by adding thoughtful decorative details, choosing gifts, baking sweet treats and making the home fit for a festive welcome

FESTIVE flora • Elegantly adorn the home this Christmas with fresh festive blooms and foliage

ONE FINAL THING… • Season’s greetings