Heritage Homes by Design

By Helen McClure September 11, 2026
David Cole’s Great Houses of the Arts & Crafts Movement explores 100 remarkable British homes. A personal review of Lutyens, Voysey and the wider movement.
By Helen McClure September 11, 2026
Discover the architectural layers of Grays Court in York, one of Britain’s oldest continuously occupied houses, from Norman origins to today.
May Morris wallpaper design, birds and flowers
By Helen McClure August 26, 2026
Discover how William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement offer a timeless alternative to fast, trend-led interiors.
Drawing of an old house
By Helen McClure August 24, 2026
Discover the hidden history of Old Birtley, a Grade II listed Surrey house shaped by Tudor builders, working families and a Titanic connection.
Early 20th-century map of Moushill, Surrey
By Helen McClure August 13, 2026
Discover the fascinating history of the White Lion in Moushill, Surrey, a 16th-century coaching inn linked to a notorious murder that inspired Dickens
By Helen McClure August 13, 2026
Explore the remarkable history of Moushill Lane, from medieval manor and coaching route to a home for artists, engineers and influential figures.
Moushill Lane
By Helen McClure August 13, 2026
Discover the history of the Moushill Stores in Milford, from a Portsmouth Road stop off to part of Charles Burgess's pioneering grocery empire
By Helen McClure July 31, 2026
Explore Littlecroft, Edwin Lutyens' overlooked Arts & Crafts house in Guildford, its maritime influences & why research inspires better restoration
By Helen McClure July 28, 2026
Explore the Commonwealth war cemeteries and how Lutyens used Arts & Crafts principles to create places of remembrance.
By Helen McClure June 29, 2026
Explore The Red House in Godalming, an early Lutyens masterpiece, and discover what its timeless architecture can teach today's homeowners.
Sitting room in Dorich House
By Helen McClure June 24, 2026
Discover how Dorich House reveals the story of Dora Gordine and what historic homes can teach us about creating interiors with meaning.
Kelmscott House dining room
By Helen McClure June 8, 2026
Discover how William Morris & the Arts & Crafts movement influence modern interior design. Thoughtful, narrative-led interiors explained.
By Helen McClure June 8, 2026
From Frank Lloyd Wright to the Frankfurt Kitchen, discover timeless design lessons for renovating and furnishing period homes today.
Victorian floor tiles
By Helen McClure May 29, 2026
What can Victorian census records teach us about interior design? The story of why research shapes better homes.
By Helen McClure May 7, 2026
Discover how to style your home using light to attract buyers. Expert interior design advice for selling properties in Surrey and beyond.
Architecture of Forest Mere
By Helen McClure May 7, 2026
Explore the rich history of Forest Mere near Liphook, from its origins as a hunting lodge to a Victorian residence and modern Champneys spa. Discover how understanding a home’s past can shape meaningful, narrative-led interior design.
By Helen McClure April 24, 2026
Discover the true value of professional interior design. Thoughtful, strategic design for period properties that enhances how your home looks and feels.
By Helen McClure April 13, 2026
Investigating CFA Voysey's design for Priors Field School, Godalming, Surrey. Discover how thoughtful design enhances learning, wellbeing and heritage spaces.
Reflection in a black-framed mirror of a wall light on a blue wall.
By Helen McClure April 10, 2026
An interior designer’s guide to using colour with confidence. Learn how to balance light, mood and architecture for a timeless, considered interior.
Colourful paint charts
By Helen McClure March 13, 2026
Why paint type matters in heritage homes: breathability, damp, VOCs and eco choices. Protect your walls, your health and the planet.