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 • Nature-inspired hues, shapely forms and tactile materials bring interest to summer interiors

RURAL CRAFTS • Imbue interiors with characterful pieces designed and carefully crafted by skilled makers in the English countryside

COUNTRY SEAT • Make the most of a sunny spot or shaded nook of the the garden with a special chair to while away the hours in comfort

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

Palladian BEAUTY • At their Wiltshire manor house, Lucinda and James Bruce have been inspired by family history and a love of entertaining to create a very special country home in classic English style with a touch of joie de vivre

FRENCH LEAVE • At first uncertain that she could ever love her neglected Norfolk cottage, Sally Braithwaite took a chance and has created a convivial home full of French charm

Colourful HISTORY • A 15th-century farmhouse has been transformed into a magical family retreat whose interiors honour the vernacular architecture of the house while adding colour for the next stage of its journey

EASTERN INFLUENCE • Influenced by protracted stints in south-east Asia, the country house of Charles and Luli Orchard is a vibrant blend of unusual textures, unexpected pops of colour, antique collections, Asian art and classic English silhouettes

STYLE INSPIRATION • Our special section dedicated to interior design and decorating begins here

COMFORT & STYLE • Whether it is a formal space for hosting guests or a relaxed snug for unwinding with the family, a beautiful country sitting room will need practical details, considered finishes and comforting touches that make for a warm welcome

On DISPLAY • Be inspired by expert interior design tips and create a curated collection of art and antiques with confidence

BIDDING to WIN • Expert advice on what to expect at an auction and tips from interior designers for a successful experience

CHINTZ Creative Combinations • Continuing our series celebrating the evolution of colour and pattern, we explore how trends and historical influences have shaped British interiors, this time focusing on the charm of traditional, time-honoured florals

CHINTZ Flower bomb • Lift interiors with irresistible florals in blowsy prints, ditsy patterns, and petal-inspired scalloped edges

UTILITARIAN BEAUTY • These useful spaces can be tailored to the exact needs of every member of the house and help make daily life run more smoothly

CALLAGHANS OF SHREWSBURY SHAPE & FORM • Tobias Martin’s exceptional artistic talents allow him to hew bronze into stunning animal sculptures which depict each species with photographic precision

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

What to do in AUGUST • Make herby cocktails, cook with courgettes, press flowers and revitalise a room or two with some simple country style

Head to the COUNTRY • From trying seasonal dishes and rural pursuits to taking interior design ideas home, staying in a country house hotel or visiting a country club is a chance to experience inspirational country living at its best

Taking SHAPE • Materiality has a significant impact on garden sculpture. Here, we look to five...