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 • People to watch and places to visit, inspiring buys from new collections, blue-and-white homeware, the perfect dishes for salads, and more

PEOPLE & PLACES • Covetable new launches by talented makers and elite brands, creative collaborations, landmark anniversaries and unmissable events

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Update and elevate contemporary room schemes with layers of interest, from classic motifs reimagined for current interior styles to textured details offering tactile depth

EASY-BREEZY BLUES & WHITES • Playing with different scales of patterns in a classic combination of light-to-mid blues and soft whites creates a relaxed summer mood

SALAD DAYS • Serve up sensational light lunches and side dishes using bowls and platters in designs to suit all tastes

THE EDIT • Make it an architectural and sculptural summer with buildings, lighting and garden ornaments to enhance life at home all year round

INDIVIDUAL & AUTHENTIC • Finding unusual pieces at Lots Road Auctions is the perfect way to style a home full of personality

LAYER upon LAYER • Creating character with hand-picked vintage finds and meaningful pieces is core to Nadine Finnegan’s design ethos, beautifully illustrated in the home she has created with her husband Angus in this 19th-century barn conversion in Warwickshire

Design for LIVING • Interior designer John Wright has remodelled his Hastings house to make the most of its vantage point overlooking the sea as well as to display his much-loved collection of art and antiques

Reimagined BAKERY • A deep respect for time-worn materials, authentic processes and a love of home are at the heart of designer Bee Osborn’s journey with this 16th-century cottage

POISED PERFECTION • Having enjoyed a rich and diverse history, this handsome house in Leicestershire is now a warm and well-used family home

STYLE INSPIRATION • Setting the scene for a beautiful garden party, creating an outdoor kitchen, expert advice on introducing art to interiors, and smart ideas for dreamy children’s bedrooms

Party in the GARDEN • Make the most of summer and gather family and friends for a party outside that continues from afternoon and into the night, stylishly decorated with creative touches

OPEN-AIR COOKING • How to create an outdoor kitchen and dining area to make the most of the summer sunshine and balmy evenings

Pizza al fresco • Serve up freshly made pizzas, tailored to each diner’s personal taste, with one of these innovative outdoor pizza ovens, which can also be used to cook other food, including delicious breads and pastries

INTRODUCING ART • 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 art can add character, balance and texture to a home

Child’s play • Decorating a bedroom a child will love to call their own demands a careful balance between practicality and creative ingenuity

LIVING THE SEASON • July’s bountiful flora and fauna, Cornwall’s many delights, and unique places to stay

In tune with NATURE • Embrace seasonal living and enjoy the harvests and sights of July

Essential CORNWALL • From the world-famous to hidden gems, explore Cornwall’s unmissable destinations

UNIQUE getaways • From woodland cabins to fairytale castles, take a break from the everyday in a captivating...