The English Home September 2022

There is much to celebrate in British design as we put together this special edition for you. So many of the brands who make beautiful products for us to enjoy at home are finding new ways to preserve the craftsmanship handed down through generations while embracing new designs and innovations for the future. Many of us appreciate the beauty or provenance of a carefully crafted piece as we hold it in our hands, but the process and tradition behind its creation are often harder for us to imagine. In our feature on British Craftsmanship (page 79), we spotlight some of our favourite specialist makers and reveal the man-hours, fascinating processes and detail that go into handmaking luxurious pieces for the home – it makes for enlightening reading. And if you’re tempted…

SPOTLIGHT ON… Focus/22: Inspirational Showcase Revel in an immersive kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and styles emblematic of the new season at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour’s unmissable interior design and decorating showcase, Focus/22. Running from Monday 19 to Friday 23 September and featuring 120 showrooms and 600 global brands plus pop-ups, this is the perfect destination to seek creative inspiration to enliven home decor and discover key looks for the coming season. Events will include workshops, artisan demonstrations and discussions with industry insiders, including The English Home Editor Samantha Scott-Jeffries, who will host a talk on Tuesday 20 September – check theenglishhome.co.uk nearer the time for more information about attending. Above: Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler, Nobilis, Watts of Westminster and Savel Inc at Alexander Lamont and Miles. dcch.co.uk A Fruitful Partnership Sims Hilditch and Marlborough Tiles After…

SIDE SHOW To showcase the elegance of original craftsmanship, interior design studio Albion Nord has created an exclusive 11-piece collection of furnishings and accessories. Handmade in Britain, this Elizabethan side table exemplifies how traditional techniques can be used to create distinctive and functional pieces for today. Elizabethan side table, £2,000, Stride & Co for Albion Nord HEARTH OF THE HOME The Holborn range of wood-burners by Arada blends a classic stove aesthetic with an Ecodesign Ready specification, which meets the latest regulations for cleaner combustion and therefore air quality. For a truly cosy mood, this model’s design has a widescreen glass door to enhance the fireside feeling. Holborn 5, widescreen option, from £1,450, Arada MODERN PINK Master of colour Edward Bulmer advises that pink is a useful shade because masonry often has an undercurrent of…

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BRIT DESIGN Ever since John Crowell set up Beaumont & Fletcher in 1989, it has gone from strength to strength, expanding its collections from fabrics and furniture to selling exquisite embroidery, lights and mirrors. To showcase all these beautiful wares in one place, the company has just launched its first brochure, just in time for the launch of the new handcrafted Arcus, Cathay and Orbis mirrors. Each one comes in various sizes and 10 standard finishes, with bespoke pieces available on application. beaumontandfletcher.com THE HOT LIST British furniture, lighting and home accessories brand Heal’s has always been one to champion new design, with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation through its Heal’s Discovers programme, launched in 2004. Among those spotlighted this year are London-based ceramicist Talia James and contemporary woodworker Chelsea Vivash, both of…