Charlotte Luxford

United Kingdom

Homes Journalist at Freelance

Homes journalist and interior designer. Contributed to Grand Designs, LivingEtc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, KBB Magazine, Culture Trip + more

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Articles

Best rattan garden furniture for 2025

1 week ago | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

It’s no wonder that rattan garden furniture is a top choice for UK gardens – it’s durable with style appeal, plus it’s a timeless classic that suits both modern and contemporary spaces. In fact, it continues to rank among the best garden furniture options for creating a relaxed, elegant outdoor setup. The majority of rattan garden sets are actually made from weather-proof synthetic rattan, which is woven to look like the real deal.
Best saucepan sets for 2025, tried and tested

3 weeks ago | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service - at no extra cost to you.
Inspired by the movie 'The Shape of Water', this moody luxe bathroom is everything its owners dreamed of

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford |Ginevra Benedetti

While they were delighted to received the keys to their first home, the owners of this detached 1950s period property in Bridgend, Wales were clear on something that needed to change. The bathroom.
This tiny Suffolk cottage is full of character and space-boosting tricks

1 month ago | idealhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford |Andrea Childs

This Suffolk cottage may have three bedrooms, but its footprint is small and owners Anya and Justin have had to make the most of every inch of space to make it work. When they bought the house three years ago, they had two priorities – to maximise the space and to inject character back into the 19th-century coastal home. The property had great bones and was blessed with ornate windows, period shutters and even an original bread oven, but the interiors were largely stark and impractical.
10 best memory foam mattresses for 2025

1 month ago | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service - at no extra cost to you. 6 ISSUES FOR £22.50 + FREE SOPHIE ALLPORT BAGSUBSCRIBE NOWUpgrade your sleep with the best memory foam mattresses from Emma, Tempur, Nectar, Simba, and more, designed for comfort, support, and a restful night’s sleep.
How an architect and an antiques dealer fell in love … and completely redesigned a tiny flat

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Charlotte Luxford

Richard Curtis couldn’t have written it any better. Newly single architect Jenny Fleming moved into Kevin Palmer’s street just before the first lockdown hit in March 2020, unaware of what life-changing events were in store for her. Spotting Kevin’s curtains had been closed for several days, and worried he had been struck down by the virus, Jenny stuck a note through his door to check he was OK.
Best linen bedding for 2025, tried and tested for breathability, style and comfort

2 months ago | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service - at no extra cost to you. 6 ISSUES FOR £22.50 + FREE SOPHIE ALLPORT BAGSUBSCRIBE NOWWe’ve tested a whole host of the best linen bedding on the market to help you find the perfect choice for your home.
Linen vs cotton vs silk – which is the right bedding for me?

2 months ago | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

With so many natural bed linen options on the market these days, and factors including thread counts, breathability and maintenance to consider, buying bedding can be something of a conundrum. “Cotton, linen and silk bed sheets are all popular choices as they are all breathable, natural materials that can help you to get a good night’s sleep,” says Jonathan Attwood, co-founder of scooms.
Memory foam vs spring – which is the right mattress for me?

Dec 10, 2024 | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

With so many products on the market, choosing the best mattress can be a bit of a conundrum. Not only is a mattress a key investment buy, but it’s also a purchase that should be prioritised, given we spend a third of our lives in bed. We asked the experts to weigh up the pros and cons of both memory foam and spring mattresses, but spoiler alert – there’s not one clear winner.
Best Winter Duvets 2024, Tried and Tested

Dec 5, 2024 | theenglishhome.co.uk | Charlotte Luxford

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service - at no extra cost to you. JANUARY SALE | 5 ISSUES FOR ONLY £5SUBSCRIBE NOWWe put a number of higher tog duvets to the test to discover which are the best duvets for winter overall.