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

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Classic patterns, styles and design influences are reimagined for modern schemes and outdoor living, creating stylish spring updates with a timeless undercurrent for longevity

HORTICULTURAL HEROES • Treat gardeners of all ages to thoughtful new additions, from a smart tool set to a bird feeding kit and a bench from which to admire the beauty of their hard work

FLOWER POWER • Nothing cheers quite so much as a flower in full bloom. Capture the natural beauty of unfurling petals in pretty designs for the home

THE EDIT • Update furniture inside and out for both two and four-legged friends, adding a final flourish with statement pots and plenty of colour and pattern

Nesting instinct • Emma and Archie Dennis have given their traditional farmhouse in Lincolnshire a new lease of life by feathering it in layers of comfort and colour

SUFFOLK PUNCH • A colourful East Anglian village house and garden are filled with a treasure trove of antiques and decorative artefacts sourced from its owners’ forays around Europe

A colourful APPROACH • A country home with an interesting history has been given a new lease of life with colour, pattern and eclectic flair, thanks to the bold skill and vision of its owner

Full CIRCLE • A collection of cherished pieces, amassed over years and from around the world, led the redecoration of this early Victorian townhouse in London

A fine romance • In her new book, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal-winning garden designer Jo Thompson uses a wealth of beautiful gardens she has designed, including her own, past and present, to show how to achieve her loose, flowing, ‘new romantic’ style

HARVEST FESTIVAL • Take decorative ideas outside to style the garden, create the perfect hallway, make the most of original architectural features, and discover the benefits of a garden designer

The room OUTSIDE • Take to the garden and extend living space by furnishing and decorating with the same detail as inside, from elevating flooring and lighting to adding pattern in textiles and tiles

WELCOME HOME • Eight key ingredients to creating the perfect hallway

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN ENGLISH HOME INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE • In an ongoing series spotlighting the idea that a finely-tuned symphony of form and function provides a truly meaningful place to live, we explore how a home is elevated by a careful consideration of its fixed elements

How to commission A GARDEN DESIGNER • Engage a professional to elevate any outdoor project and ease the process

GARDEN DESIGN

ARTICHOKE & ORANGE SALAD WITH ROSEMARY • Inspiration for seasonal pastimes and making the most of life at home starts here

What to do in MAY • Spruce up garden furniture in preparation for life al fresco, make the most of the season’s fresh flavours and bring the outside in with floral-inspired decorative pieces

CELEBRATE SPRING • The magical month of May is the perfect time to head outside for relaxed gatherings and long lunches among the wildflowers and delicately scented garden blooms all bursting into life

Gardens of MAJESTY • Visit the glorious grounds that surround England’s royal palaces and country estates, created by kings and queens, past and present

ONE FINAL THING…