Advice

  1. Sofa Buying Guide

    Sofa Buying Guide

    Not sure what type of sofa to buy? Our guide is here with all the information you need.

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  2. Well-Dressed Bed

    Our Guide to a Well-Dressed Bed

    A restful space and a good night's sleep is guaranteed with this useful bedroom guide.

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  3. A mirrored bedside table with a gold metal table lamp

    Find the Right Size Lamp for your Bedside Table

    With so many different lamps and lamp sizes to choose from, getting the perfect fit for your bedside table can be a challenge. OKA answers key questions to help you pick a table lamp that is both stylish and the right size for your space.

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  4. Country house dining table and chairs

    Our Guide to Choosing a Dining Chair

    We delve into the details, with the measurements, shapes and materials to consider when shopping for dining chairs.

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  5. An experts' guide to creating the perfect sitting room

    An experts' guide to creating the perfect sitting room

    Our resident interior designers, Antoni Roig and Sarina Hawkins, share the tricks of the trade.

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  6. An Interior Designer’s guide to dressing your sofa with cushions

    An Interior Designer’s guide to dressing your sofa with cushions

    If arranging cushions gets you all in a fluster, just follow these six simple tips from our Head of Interior Design, Julie Paul.

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  7. A guide to different types of wood

    A guide to different types of wood

    Discover the difference between hard and softwoods, the type of wood that is best for a dining table and how to tell solid and veneered wood apart.

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  8. How to add colour with cushions

    How to add colour with cushions

    Whether you're looking to introduce vibrant jewel tones or delicate hues, cushions are one of the simplest ways to add colour at home. Here, our resident interior designers share their expertise on the matter.

     
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  9. A bright cottage sitting room with a cosy fireplace and sofa by the window

    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.

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