The English Home

It’s no secret that the interiors industry bustles with activity at the beginning of a new year, as many of us have considered how we might refresh interiors over the holidays or plan to add new pieces to our homes in the coming months. 2021, filled

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From accessories to flooring and furnishings, leatherwork can be employed on a variety of surfaces – its hardwearing and tactile qualities make it ideal for the demands of daily use. For a decorative twist, seek out items made with innovative leather

The delicate hue of blush pink has a light and airy feel. In a sleek contemporary setting, play up its cooler notes with silvers, greys and blues; incorporate tonal ombre-effect blush fabrics and sparkling glass for a modern aesthetic. Within a tradi

Masterpieces of Venice by Canaletto (1697–1768), part of one of the most important private art collections in the world, will go on public display for the first time in more than 70 years. The 23 exquisite paintings are on loan from Woburn Abbey to T

When Tom Helme and Martin Ephson – the school friends who created the modern Farrow & Ball – decided to launch their own fabric company, Fermoie, in 2012, we knew it was going to be something special. Today they design and print signature fabrics and

Stepping into the entrance hall of Jane Meade’s Grade II listed home in Suffolk, the eye is met by striking coral wallpaper accentuating the soaring ceilings and graceful staircase. Even on a dull day, light pours in through the elegant windows, crea

Interior designer Anna Haines remembers feeling incredibly grown-up when she and her husband, Viv, were shown around this early Edwardian house in Acton, west London, 10 years ago. “We were living in a small terraced house in Shepherd’s Bush at the t

Artist, Lincoln Seligman is internationally acclaimed for the individuality his work brings to sleek landmark buildings. Juxtaposed with the disciplined lines of minimalist modern architecture, his sensuous soaring sculptures, freehand murals and lar

In 2005, two terraces of modest late-Georgian houses in Whitechapel, once part of the Royal London Hospital estate, seemed destined for demolition. These small houses were built between 1809 and 1815, for lower-middle-class families. Their first resi

Bring old and new together for a dynamic, layered and evolved room. Here bright colours combine to provide a youthful, contemporary backdrop to an antique console. Adding a fun layer of contrast is the stool, a new design by Samantha Todhunter for he

Neutral interiors are an ever-popular presence, and while there is a lot to be said for colour confidence, a well-considered, curated and harmonised home of natural tones can be deeply interesting and soothing. Consider layers of subtle tones from st

There really is no end to the advantages of choosing custom pieces rather than standardised, off-the-peg furnishings. Bespoke solutions are, by their very nature, unique, and can be created using unusual materials, colours or patterns to offer a stri

Planning a new bathroom in a period property brings with it a multitude of considerations, including whether to select traditional fixtures and fittings sympathetic to the era of the house or whether to opt for a sleek, contemporary style with innova

The icing on the cake when it comes to interiors, passementerie adds a layer of decorative detail and a tailored, professional finish to soft furnishings. From braids, fringes and tassels to pom-poms, beads and embroidered borders, there is an abunda

The old adage “the hearth is at the heart of the home” is still true, and there is no doubt there are few things lovelier than sitting by the fireside or a woodburner on a cold winter’s night. No one knows this more than Alistair Compton, managing di

Use a greenhouse to bring forth a burst of spring cheer in late winter. Hartley Botanic suggests bulbs can be forced to put on an early display of bright colour from midwinter onwards, naming tulips, narcissus, hyacinths and crocus as prime candidate

I have just drawn three oblongs on a blank page in my gardening diary. I call it a diary, but, in truth it’s more a set of random jottings with dates attached. Be that as it may, those three oblongs are signs of hope, of the future, of the cheery opt

Nature and her soothing green foliage have been appreciated more than ever over the past year. Restorative, uplifting and calming to the eye, it is no surprise that more homeowners are looking to surround themselves with greenery indoors. Dramatic gr

“Bill Blass, the all-American fashion designer, has been one of my heroes since the beginning of my career. His apartment in New York was the epitome of timeless elegance. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1922, Blass moved to Manhattan at the age of 1