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There’s no question that English house names can add prestige. Some names evoke grandeur such as The Lodge or Orchard House and some conjure up rural idylls such as Rose Cottage or Honeysuckle House.

What’s in a name? More than you might think. There is even a name for the study of names – it’s called Onomatology. A name can reveal something about history and heritage and it can even unveil and influence personality too.IdentityIf...

There can’t be anybody left in the western world who doesn’t know the tips of the trade when it comes to interior design. It is almost impossible to ignore the glut of TV shows, magazine features and newspaper articles all telling us how...