Inspiration

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

A Georgian Home Reimagined By Our Interior Design Service

Welcome to our latest interior design project, a period property in Surrey where a vibrant palette and playful patterns take centre stage.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Outdoor Living Space Ideas

Design expert and friend of OKA Henry Bickerton shares his tips for taking your interior design style outdoors.

13 February 2025 | OKA Correspondent

How to Style a Console Table

The perfect vignette takes into account location and backdrop - and have you ever considered styling the underneath, too?

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

A Guide to the Different Types of Wine Glasses

Much more than simply an aesthetic consideration, the right glass can make or break your drink. Ensure your favourite tipple is always enjoyed with our useful guide.

13 February 2025 | Emily Sims

Luxury Housewarming Gifts Everyone Will Appreciate

Are you looking for the perfect gift for new homeowners? We have a whole host of advice for buying presents that will be as useful as they are exciting.

13 February 2025 | Jess Evans

How to Incorporate Floor Cushions Into Your Home

If you've not found your perfect multifunctional fit yet, let our useful guide inspire you.

13 February 2025 | Alexandra Grange

How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree

Follow our step-by-step guide to a fabulously decorated tree, whatever your hall-decking style.

13 February 2025 | Emily Sims

Mixing And Matching: Creating Harmonious Colour Combinations With Cushions

Hear from our in-house interior designers Charlotte Saunders and Sarina Hawkins, on how to go about choosing and creating colour combinations with your cushion covers.

13 February 2025 | Alexandra Grange

Styling a Cotswold Barn Conversion: At home with Donna Air

British actress, media personality and lifelong fan of OKA, Donna Air, details her experience of achieving her vision for her home with our Interior Design team.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Story of My Home With Alice Palmer

We visited the designer's colourful house in north London, where she answered our quick-fire questions.

13 February 2025 | OKA Correspondent

The Ultimate Bed Buying Guide

Many variables are involved in creating the ideal bedroom, but the most important element is the bed itself. Our helpful guide explains all you need to know.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Our Guide to Outdoor Furniture Materials

Wood, stone, metal, rattan, resin - there are so many to choose from. We break down the pros and cons of each in this comprehensive guide.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Story of My Home With Wiggy Hindmarch

The founder of fashion brand Wiggy Kit talks riverside views in London and beach parties in the Bahamas.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

How to Choose a Rug for Your Sitting Room

As our Co-Founder Sue Jones will tell you, a rug is a decorator's secret weapon. Read our guide to find the perfect fit for your home.

13 February 2025 | Emily Sims

How to Use Mirrors to Transform Your Home

Far from simply being a practical object, a mirror is a transformative piece that can instantly make your space feel bigger and brighter.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Cotswold Style in a New Build: How Alice Grace England Gave Her Modern Home a Timeless Makeover

Looking at Alice Grace England’s Instagram, you’d be forgiven for thinking its creator, Alice Gaskell, lives in a home steeped...

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Our Coffee Table Buying Guide

Discover our tips on everything from the perfect size to selecting the best material and style for your living space.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

Sue Jones’ Guide to Choosing a Wedding Gift

Our Co-Founder and Creative Director shares her tips for finding the perfect present.

13 February 2025 | Ellen Millard

How to Style Minimalist Interiors

Our friends and in-house experts share their tips for adding warmth and charm to the pared-back look.

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.