The English Home October 2022

There is always a hubbub of excitement at The English Home when the new season looks land on our desks, and this autumn is no exception. As our homes continue to play a hugely important role in supporting our new-found lifestyles, designs feel uplifting and mood-enhancing. Palettes range from the softest powdery sorbet tones that soothe (but are by no means dull) to vibrant, eclectic patterns that invigorate (but never overwhelm). Motifs draw upon all manner of inspiration from the natural world to geometry. Learn how homes can be refreshed with new fabrics and wallpapers or existing schemes can be added to with new furniture or accessories on page 72. On a practical level, we have consulted leading interiors experts on creating successful multifunctional spaces to accommodate our evolving, modern lifestyles…

SPOTLIGHT ON… An Oscar-worthy collaboration Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow had worldwide options and a limitless budget when decorating her homes and the stores of her lifestyle brand Goop – and she chose English brand Fromental. Now these two brands have launched a beautiful chinoiserie collaboration. “A capsule collection that depicts the world of Goop x Fromental has been a dream of mine for a long time,” says Gwyneth, who describes the panels as “gorgeous hand-painted wallcoverings which bring beauty, life and a little wit into the rooms they fill.” Founded in 2005 by Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes, Fromental specialises in hand-painted and hand-embroidered wall-coverings. Tim says: “The design is inspired by our shared love of nature and the way it refuses to stand still; its beauty continually evolving and manifesting in different, extraordinary…

HOLDING ATTENTION Combining form and function, Croft’s new handle collection takes inspiration from racing car features that are used to achieve optimal aerodynamic performance. The pieces are made from 100 per cent brass and bronze and are hand-finished with a stylish aesthetic to draw the eye. Racing Series Brooklands door handle in Arc Rose, from £190; Racing Series Brooklands cabinet handle, from £55, Croft FRUITFUL COLLECTION To make the most of this time of year, heighten the enjoyment of seasonal dishes such as freshly made blackberry and apple crumble with matching tableware. Alternatively, create a kitchen display of decorative plates and jugs that celebrate autumn’s bounty.Harvest Fruits and Vegetable Garden range, from £14, Emma Bridgewater SOFT AT HEART Timely for supporting British Wool Week (3–10 October), the Hembury chair is made using wool and a…

INSIDER INNOVATION As the oldest American wallpaper brand – established in 1886 – Thibaut has managed to stay at the forefront of decor for so long because of its constantly evolving innovation and design, establishing itself a reputation for inspiring colour palettes, fresh interpretations of classic designs and exclusive artwork created by an in-house design team. Today, the brand presents a complete interior design range, with its diverse offering covering everything from fabrics and furniture to wallcoverings and trims. And this autumn sees the launch of the Veneto Luxe Italian Woven collection, and Passage, a new line of the label’s clever patterned performance fabrics. thibautdesign.com WISH LIST Doyenne of interior design Nina Campbell knows a thing or two about pattern and print, as demonstrated so beautifully in her new collaboration with Fine Cell…