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

NEWS • Our monthly edit of news, shopping inspiration and inside information

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Dress homes and gardens for summer with fresh colours and bold patterns

IN FULL COLOUR • Brighten interiors and make the most of summer’s crisp light with colourful additions in block tones that will energise schemes

TOUCH OF THE COAST • Bring a sense of the seaside with coastal textures of sand, pebbles, shells, seaglass, grasses and driftwood

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

VIBRANT VISION • Having spent several years living abroad, Caroline Echecopar has transformed an English country house into an elegant family home with a South American twist

PARADISE found • Discovering a honey-hued stone farmhouse nestling in a Gloucestershire valley has made the dream of living in the country a reality for this London-based family

TREASURE CHEST • Seeking a change from city life, Bee van Zuylen happened upon a deceptively spacious country home in which to put down roots, entertain friends and house the many treasures found on her travels

DIVINE REVIVAL • Set alongside the atmospheric ruins of a 13th-century church, Grade l listed Creake Abbey in Norfolk has been transformed into a vibrant, characterful family home

HISTORY REPEATING • Our special section dedicated to interior design and decorating begins here

CALL of the WILD • Bring chic safari inspired patterns, tones, and textures to a country home for a smart look that combines African designs, animal prints and a touch of wild eclecticism

THE COOK’S KITCHEN • Expert designers and professional chefs offer a range of advice on clever kitchen design, storage ideas and specialist features to enhance the pleasure of cooking at home

BLUE Creative Combinations • Continuing our series focusing on colour and pattern, we explore how trends and historical influences have shaped British interiors, this time exploring the enduring appeal of blue

BLUE Natural depth • Employ different shades of blue to achieve a light and airy mood, a calming spirit or a dark sophistication

BATHROOMS made BEAUTIFUL • From the ever so simple to a little more complex, these bathroom updates will refresh even the most tired of spaces

CALLAGHANS OF SHREWSBURY ARTISTIC HAVEN • How the brains behind prestigious art gallery Callaghans of Shrewsbury have added to their portfolio with a place for art lovers to stay in the heart of the historic town of Shrewsbury

FLOURISHING DISPLAY • Inspiration for seasonal pastimes and making the most of life at home starts here

What to do in JULY • Enjoy the halcyon days of summer with picnics in the park, candlelit suppers under the stars and sweet pastry treats bursting with berries

Stay in LUXURY • Whether dreaming of escaping off-grid, looking for the perfect house to gather with friends and family or seeking an indulgent short break, our inspiring selection of destinations offers tailored holidays in elevated surroundings

Immersed in NATURE • Discover the magical qualities and multiple benfits of enhancing a garden with a natural swimming pond or pool from homeowners who have taken the plunge

My English Home • Best-known for her tasselled riding boots, inspired by living in Spain and worn by HRH The Princess of Wales, footwear designer Penelope Chilvers tells us...