23 June 2025 | OKA Correspondent
Sofa Buying Guide – What To Look For In a Sofa
Not sure what type of sofa to buy? Our guide is here with all the information you need, from measuring up to choosing a style and colour.
Published 2 September 2025 | Last Modified 22 September 2025
A Seasonal Shift: AW25
Cooler days and darker nights call for indulging in home comforts, whether that’s curling up on a comfortable sofa or...
A Seasonal Shift
As autumn approaches, it's time to thoughtfully transition your living spaces for the season ahead. From refined décor updates to functional enhancements, our curated guides offer elevated inspiration to prepare each room in your home with warmth, sophistication, and timeless style.
13 May 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Arrange Cushions for Sofas and Beds
If arranging cushions gets you all in a fluster, just follow these six simple tips from our Interior Design team.
13 May 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Decorate With Florals
Discover our tips for bringing this classic pattern into your home, from upholstery to soft furnishings and artwork.
13 May 2025 | OKA Correspondent
Choosing the Perfect Sized Dining Table
We'll let you in on a secret: it all depends on how much space you have and how regularly you host.
13 May 2025
Hostingcore: Seven Steps To Welcoming Guests
Making guests feel welcome in your home is hardly what you might call a new trend, but if 2025’s ‘hostingcore’...
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
Our Buying Guide for Ottomans And Footstools
Find the right design for your space with our practical tips on everything from size to shape.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
Butter Wakefield's Guide to Hosting Christmas
The garden designer and festive fanatic welcomed us into her home to talk Christmas traditions, hosting hacks and the art of decorating with foliage.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
Using an Ottoman as a Coffee Table: a guide
This hybrid design could become the most versatile piece in your sitting room.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
Colour Comes to Play In This Historical Country Home
Patterns and palettes combine to create a look that feels happily eclectic - just like this property's unique and fascinating design.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
Styling a Grade II Listed Cottage with our Interior Design Service
Discover the latest project by our team, a historical home in Guildford with a nature-inspired aesthetic.
13 February 2025 | Jess Evans
How to Choose a Lampshade: The Ultimate Guide
Choosing a lampshade to match a base is an age-old conundrum, but there are a few rules that can help when picking the size, shape, style and colour.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Master the Art of Tablescaping
How do you create the perfect tablescape? Follow our lead - you'll find plenty of expert tips and inspiration in this guide.
13 February 2025 | OKA Correspondent
Choosing the Best Cushion Pad
We talk you through the various cushion pad sizes and shapes, as well as the best cushion pad filling for your space.
13 February 2025 | Jess Evans
At Home With Binky Felstead
Watch the video for a tour of Binky Felstead's dream city-meets-country home, curated with the help of our Interior Design team.
13 February 2025 | Jess Evans
Sue Jones' Guide to the Perfect Cosy Afternoon
We enlisted the help of OKA Co-Founder and hostess extraordinaire, Sue Jones, to share her expert advice for entertaining.
13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
An experts' guide to creating the perfect sitting room
Is there a room that works harder than the sitting room? A place to relax, a place to entertain and,...
12 February 2025 | Ellen Millard
An Interior Designer’s guide to dressing your sofa with cushions
11 February 2025 | Alanna Freeman
Find the Right Size Lamp for your Bedside Table
There’s nothing quite like snuggling into your bedroom – gently lit by the ambient glow of a table lamp –...
10 February 2025 | Jess Evans
Choosing the Right Scent for Your Home
From fragrance families to scents for certain rooms, discover our guide to selecting the right aroma for your living space.
27 January 2025 | Ellen Millard
Five Ways to Prepare Your Home for Autumn
From tactile materials to faux foliage and ambient lighting, let autumn into your home with these simple seasonal switches.
13 January 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Decorate Your Hallway for Christmas
Create a warm welcome with these festive decoration ideas – from ambient lighting to staircase styling.
13 January 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Prepare Your Home for Guests this Christmas
From guest bedroom ideas to tablescaping tips, this is how to prepare your home for visitors this festive season.
2 January 2025 | Ellen Millard
How to Shop the Sales
Follow our guide to shopping smartly - from investing in timeless silhouettes to the materials and fabrics to look out for.
16 December 2024 | Ellen Millard
Hosting a Festive Dinner Party With Sue Jones
Impress your guests with these tried-and-tested entertaining tips from our Co-Founder and Creative Director.
1 November 2024 | Ellen Millard
Sue's Guide to Decorating for Christmas
Our Co-Founder and Creative Director shares her tips for bringing a festive feel to your living space.
7 October 2024 | Ellen Millard
How to Host a Cocktail Party
From the drinks to the dress code, follow these tips for an evening you'll enjoy as much as your guests.
6 August 2024 | Emily Sims
Get the Look: Comfort In Colour
Be bold with your colour and homeware choices and follow the lead of our latest look, a botanically inspired space full of earthy hues, charcoal accents and space-saving furniture.
4 June 2024 | Emily Sims
A Wiltshire Welcome With a Coastal Colour Palette
Come into this converted barn. Its cohesively designed interiors both reflect its Wiltshire surroundings and draw inspiration from coastal living.
3 February 2024 | OKA Correspondent
How to Measure Furniture Correctly
From doorways to dining tables, make the most out of your living space layout with these simple tips and tricks.
7 November 2023 | Ellen Millard
Why Red Is Trending And How to Style It
The 'Unexpected Red Theory' is all about adding a pop of colour to elevate a room. Discover our tips for embracing the trend.
