The English Home

Welcome to the October edition of The English Home, which finds us keen to share an early peek of the new season’s collections with you. From the latest wallpaper and fabrics to furniture and accessories, we’ve curated our favourite new finds to update and refresh classic English homes for the months ahead. I’m tempted by the rich, warm tones and enticing mix of textural and sculptural pieces on offer this season, but there is much to explore for all tastes. What will you choose? In this issue, you’ll also discover how to harness the new neutral tones when decorating, and the tricks interior designers use to add visual space and light to interiors (without extending, building or raising the roof!). It’s at this time of year we start to spend a little…

Welcome to the October edition of The English Home, which finds us keen to share an early peek of the new season’s collections with you. From the latest wallpaper and fabrics to furniture and accessories, we’ve curated our favourite new finds to update and refresh classic English homes for the months ahead. I’m tempted by the rich, warm tones and enticing mix of textural and sculptural pieces on offer this season, but there is much to explore for all tastes. What will you choose? In this issue, you’ll also discover how to harness the new neutral tones when decorating, and the tricks interior designers use to add visual space and light to interiors (without extending, building or raising the roof!). It’s at this time of year we start to spend…

SPOTLIGHT ON… Elevating the everyday Playful pieces in the home act as ‘happiness triggers’ to raise a smile and elevate the everyday with verve and joy. This is the spirit of homeware designer Birdie Fortescue’s second collaboration with fashion stylist Sarah Corbett-Winder. Sarah’s motto “more is always more” injects energy and personality into the capsule collection, while Birdie’s keen eye for co-ordinating pieces allows different items to be layered cohesively. Nesting tables, rugs and runners, stools, an armchair, lamps, trays, candlesticks, bins and more feature bold tones ancored by a signature stripe. Birdie says: “I’m immensely proud of our second collaboration, which seamlessly marries classic with quirky – elevating interiors through fun finishes with a nod to the traditional.” birdiefortescue.co.uk Illuminating Partnership Edward Bulmer and Jess Wheeler United by a shared passion for the raw…

LUXURIOUS BED LINEN Rebecca Udall’s Evora bedding (seen here) is one of four new designs made using extra-long cotton fibres for breathable bed linen that is also soft, smooth and comfortable. Perfect for creating a cocooning bed to climb into as the nights start to draw in. Evora Double Row Corded bed linen, from £80 for a pair of standard Oxford pillowcases, Rebecca Udall SINUOUS GLASS The textured surface of this glassware will set a stylish tone for cosy autumn suppers. Mouthblown by artisans in Poland, the range includes tumblers, cocktail glasses, champagne coupes and a carafe. Islington carafe, £49; Islington tumbler, £69 for a set of three; glass candlesticks, from £15, all Neptune FURNISHING WITH FRILLS Juxtaposing contrasting styles and colours can be the answer to enliven schemes. Here, this sofa evokes a smart mood with…