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 • Discerning buys from new collections, talented people and inspiring places to visit, plus conservatory and bathroom enhancements and more

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

DESIGN DISCOVERIES • Elevate the everyday by sourcing beautifully crafted pieces made to enrich interiors with their versatile features and easy timeless style

FRESHEN UP • Sage green is an invigorating yet soothing hue for a bathroom, blending timeless elegance with contemporary simplicity

A VIEW TO RELAX • Create a calm conservatory with natural tones and textures to harmonise with the garden beyond

THE EDIT • Leap into spring by planning a new bathroom, adding more space to the home and investing in unique pieces

GOOD CATCH • Far from its once-neglected state, this Grade II listed cottage with a rich history has been transformed into characterful coastal retreat

Leap of FAITH • With help from designer Phoebe Hollond, Georgina Jones has energised her Victorian terrace house with a symphony of colour, pattern and print

The simple life • Renovating an old flint cottage meant a bigger home for Paul and Luci Staden, with the added joy of the beautiful South Downs on their doorstep

Moment of TRIUMPH • An extraordinary two-week timeframe was long enough to reinstate the elegance of this period apartment, thanks to the expertise of its interior designer owners, Brett and Anthony Calvert-Harrison

STYLE INSPIRATION • Enjoy the artistry of block prints, discover the secrets of interior designers’ own bathrooms, create a year-round space in a conservatory and expert advice on maximising small rooms

PRINTS CHARMING • We celebrate the artisanal allure of block printing, highlighting the craftsmanship, hand-finished detail and artistry of the designs as well as the individual character it lends to textiles and papers

BATHROOMS • In our ongoing series, we take a room-by-room approach to explore what makes a comfortable and ergonomic home, drawing inspiration from the private spaces of a number of influential names

SMALL but MIGHTY • Experts advise on how to make the very most of compact rooms, from creating the illusion of more space to adding impact with clever design

Transforming LIGHT • Create ample space to enjoy with family and friends or to indulge a favourite pastime by adding a glazed extension or separate garden room for year-round enjoyment

LIVING THE SEASON • Make the most of March with pastimes inspired by the green shoots of spring, discover delicious, versatile bean recipes, and expore the delights of rural Kent

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

SIGNS of SPRING • Nature is beginning to burst back into life after the long winter, warmer days are on their way, along with longer daylight hours. Birds are singing, snowdrops are dancing in the breeze and everything is starting to feel fresh and new once again…

Comfort EATING • Beans are a versatile addition to hearty dishes and can also be preserved to use all year round to enrich tasty, comforting meals

Kentish DELIGHT • Explore the tranquil county of Kent with our insider guide to its charming villages, historic attractions and beautiful gardens

My English Home • Claire German, CEO of Design...