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Killerton House exterior
By Helen McClure February 20, 2026
A "temporary" 1778 house that became a family legacy. Discover Killerton's story, radical inheritence and why it remains one of Devon's most captivating houses.
Wallpaper designs
By Helen McClure February 18, 2026
Uncover wallpaper’s rich history from ancient art to Victorian poison, revealing how wallcoverings shaped style, culture & interiors through the ages.
A Tudor building: No. 3 Church Street, Godalming
By Helen McClure February 6, 2026
Tudor townhouse No. 3 Church Street in Godalming reveals 16th-century life and apotropaic marks scratched into timbers to ward off evil spirits
Craved marble and beautiful craftsmanship
By Helen McClure February 2, 2026
Insights on why understanding and respecting heritage properties leads to informed, sensitive interior design that honours history and improves outcomes.
Marie Antoinette surrounded herself with Toile de Jouy fabric
By Helen McClure January 21, 2026
A visit to the Marie Antionette Style exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London shows that fashion and interiors are not separate worlds
By Helen McClure December 16, 2025
History at Home a research service, which investigates the history of your house and its setting. It informs your interior design and architectural decisions.
Rear view of Norney Grange
By Helen McClure December 16, 2025
Norney Grange, near Godalming in Surrey, demonstrates simple beauty, stunning craftsmanship and a comfortable environment, which is easy to live and work in.
Picture of History at Home research
By Helen McClure December 9, 2025
Here's how historical research into your home can help create interiors with a real connection.
By Helen McClure November 20, 2025
Create a cosy, sustainable Christmas with natural decorations and colour psychology. Discover ideas for foraging, crafting and styling your festive home beautifully.
By Helen McClure November 6, 2025
Marrying Arts and Crafts design with Art Deco glamour