Think tropical inspired furnishings, natural textures & materials, a generally light colour palette and a ‘well-travelled’ vibe – you’ve got yourself classic British Colonial style. At its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries, the British Empire encompassed a quarter of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, India, the South Pacific and North America. … Continue reading "Decoding British Colonial Style"
A London-based decorating duo brought their quintessentially English point of view Stateside for this complete overhaul
Jonathan Wilmot and Robert Tucker have lived in Rochester at Restoration House since 1994. Growing up in Australia, Robert Tucker had set his sights on seeing the world and becoming a writer. ‘In those days I was teaching myself how to describe visual phenomena in words - it
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British society photographer Cecil Beaton's Reddish House, set in nearly six acres in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is on the market for £4million.
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Vibrant and comfortable, Claire Vero’s pattern-filled family home in Surrey is a modern take on classic English country style
This guide to the prettiest houses in London will help you find the most photogenic homes in the UK capital. From pink houses to other gems, it has it all.
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Interior designer Charlotte Boundy has brought warmth and colour (courtesy of a few dream moodboards) to her house in Shepherds Bush
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The brief was to transform a dark five-bedroom Edwardian detached house into a colourful, light free-flowing family home.
At Gateley Hall in Norfolk, owner Vivien Greenock has used her expertise as an interior designer to restore the once-neglected eighteenth-century house and decorate it in a quintessential English style.
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Oxford and Cambridge are two of England's most prestigious universities, and the towns are two of the most historic and beautiful in England. In our comparison of Oxford vs Cambridge, see which town has the better views, market, architecture, college grounds and more.
British decorator Rita Konig makes magic in her rustic retreat in northeastern England. Here's a look inside the charming Victorian farmhouse.
When David Mlinaric was presented with an an ill-served London townhouse, he brought in expert former colleagues and an array of British artisans to reinstate its Georgian character, while transforming it into an elegant family home
From unique original features to valuable collections, find out what makes your home a Forever Home that needs the protection of non-standard insurance.
Stride out on a bracing country walk then curl up by the fire or enjoy quality food at Britain's best country retreats
“In retrospect, I’d like our house to be like the Weasley’s” explains the British antique dealer, interior designer, and furniture maker Max Rollitt. “Do y
These are 17 of the prettiest London neighborhoods. From Notting Hill to Greenwich, this list covers the best areas of London.
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Heidi Caillier brought a tasteful touch of pattern and texture to the 1910 home
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Create a warm and inviting home that exudes character and charm with these 20 english cottage style decorating ideas
As developers move into country villages, the best bets for buyers are often in National Parks and AONBs.
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The story of how an old house in East London was saved from demolition and revived I have spent most of my adult life fighting developers – their destructive avarice, their desire to clear and make a clean slate of building plots - and their race for profits.
