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 • Little luxuries add sparkle to elevate the transition into the new year, while versatile furnishings and accessories bring stylish comfort and ease as we look further ahead

FRESH PALETTE • From soft sage washes to deep mossy tones, green colourways and patterns add an uplifting mood to furnishings and accessories

TAKE A BOW • Romantic, feminine and a little whimsical, the adornment of a bow adds a pretty flourish

THE EDIT • Our look at the latest in handsome kitchens, whimsical patterns, lights with history, and whole room solutions

MERRY & BRIGHT • Sarah Kirk enjoys injecting her cottage in the Cotswolds with cherished decorations and foraged greenery to ensure it sparkles throughout the festive season

Festive ELEGANCE • Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience, interior designer Joanna Wood has created a bright and welcoming feel in her mews-style house which she built from the ground up

WHEN STARS ALIGN • A fortuitous meeting led interior designer Martin Wharton to the charming Victorian cottage that has become his forever home

RECLAMATION STORY • Pouring love and hard work into restoring a 400-year-old thatched cider barn, cow barn and smallholding has given Jules and Steve Horrell a new way of life

STYLE INSPIRATION • We reveal our New Year Honours, celebrating the products, designs and people who have excelled this year, plus advice on sustainable choices and the latest lighting innovations

New Year HONOURS AWARDS 2025 • This year we celebrate craftsmanship, design, sustainable endeavours, brilliant partnerships and new ventures, as well as those who continue to impress in everything they do

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION EMMA BRIDGEWATER • She built her pottery business into a global phenomenon. As Emma Bridgewater’s company celebrates 40 years in business, we look back at its humble beginnings and meteoric rise

A planet-friendly APPROACH • How to buy sustainably – and discover the designers and manufacturers developing innovative eco-friendly options

LIGHTING the WAY • From using rechargeable batteries to cutting-edge manufacturing, lighting designs are continually advancing to cleverly blend classic forms with contemporary functions

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

What to do in JANUARY • Create joyful moments by giving generously, celebrating festive flavours, making a warm welcome and finding time to savour the season with family and friends

The Festive FEAST • Make Christmas and New Year celebrations extra special with a beautifully laid table full of thoughtful touches to make it magical

Countdown to Christmas • Create a festive planner now to make next year even more magical.

ONE FINAL THING…