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.

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The English Home

YELLOW • Bright, cheerful and full of optimism, from soft pastel tones to vibrant golden hues, this is a colour that adds warmth and vitality whether used all over or simply as an accent to add a layer of interest

SUNSHINE SHADES • Liberal use of creamy yellows can lift schemes, while brighter tones flatter a modern palette, and mustard hues echo smart vintage styles

GREEN • From rich emerald to soft sage, bring nature’s serenity indoors and discover how this versatile colour can breathe life into interiors, whether creating a calming retreat or making a bold, fresh statement

NATURAL CHOICE • Add eye-catching interest to interiors with an array of vibrant green accessories and furnishings

BLUE • From tranquil coastal shades to deep, dramatic tones, blue is a versatile and timeless choice for interiors. Discover how this classic hue can transform a space, bringing a sense of calm, sophistication, or bold energy to any room

NATURAL DEPTH • Employ different shades of blue to achieve a light and airy mood, a calming spirit or a dark sophistication

RED • Full of energy, red is the ultimate statement colour. Perfect for adding a touch of drama or creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, its intensity can transform any space, whether colour-drenching a room or as a focal point

SCARLET ALERT • Create rich depth by using red as a solid colour, or a touch of whimsy with candy stripes, prints and blush tones

BROWN • From rich chocolate tones to soft sandy hues, this versatile colour brings an enveloping sense of comfort and sophistication to any space and its organic charm blends seamlessly with a variety of styles

GROUNDING TONES • Brown has many facets – in its lighter expressions, cappuccino prints add intrigue to neutrals, while classic chocolate finishes are of-the-moment

NEW NEUTRALS • From soft taupes to warm greys and earthy tones, these updated shades create spaces that feel effortlessly chic, calming and inviting

NEUTRAL BALANCE • Add pieces in a wide range of light to rich neutrals for sophisticated strength and depth

ETERNAL FLAME • Combining modern ease, reduced emissions and a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, Charnwood’s latest stove models offer heightened heating efficiency to suit any living space

BOTANICALS • Bring the outside in with botanical-inspired designs. From lush, leafy patterns to florals bursting with colour, discover how to breathe new life into interiors with these design ideas

BLOOMING STYLE • Introduce botanical designs to interiors with furniture and accessories in uplifting patterns, shapely silhouettes and refined details that impart the rhythm of nature in a fresh way

CHINTZ • Over the centuries, this bold, vibrant, and unapologetically floral fabric has become synonymous with English country interiors, adding a burst of colour, pattern and timeless charm to both classic and contemporary homes

FLOWER BOMB • Lift interiors with irresistible florals in blowsy prints, ditsy patterns, and petal-inspired scalloped edges

IKATS • With their bold patterns and rich cultural heritage, ikats bring an exotic, handcrafted feel to interiors. Explore the history behind these striking designs and how to incorporate them into the home for a touch of global flair

IRRESISTIBLE IKATS • From crisp modern prints to those with a softened style, ikat patterns in colourful finishes lift interiors with exotic notions...