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An Expert’s Guide to Lighting

Bring an inviting glow to your home with these room-by-room tips from one of our interior designers.

  1. India Hicks in her mother's home decorating her dining table, featuring seasonal foliage, white crockery and glassware

    Home for Christmas with India Hicks

    We visited the renowned host with the most to talk all things Christmas, from setting the table to traditions.

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  2. Interior designer Sarah Vanrenen sat on a rattan armchair with floral draped curtains behind her.

    How to Mix and Match Patterns

    Interior Designer Sarah Vanrenen shares her expert tips on the dos and don’ts of pattern pairing.

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  3. Food writer Anna Stockwell decorating a dining table, featuring candlesticks, glassware and crockery on a fabric tablecloth

    Anna Stockwell’s Tips for a Joyous Feast

    The food writer, stylist and former Epicurious editor discusses her debut cookbook, no-fuss hosting tips and fail-safe dinner party ideas.

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  4. A corner of a cottage sitting room with a floral armchair, a shelf decorated with books, plants and a lamp and a framed art print hung on the wall.

    A Picture-Perfect Autumnal Escape in the Cotswolds

    A relaxed take on tradition makes for an idyllic bolthole in rural Oxfordshire.

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  5. A country house sitting room with a blue velvet sofa, a wooden coffee table, a green chair and a fire place

    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.

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  6. A lifestyle photograph of a dining room with a wooden dining table, red chairs, vases, a low hanging glass lampshade and a wooden dress in the background

    Choosing the Best Dining Table Shape for your Room

    Wondering which dining table shape is best suited for your room? Whether you have a small space or larger space, our guide explains it all.

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  7. A study with a desk, chair, shelves and a mirror

    Behind the Designs of Our Autumn Collection

    We spoke to our Head of Creative Product Design, Jessica Summer, to understand the influences behind some of our new season pieces.

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  8. A corner of a sitting room with a large wooden console table, decorated with a blue lamp, white vase and books. In the foreground is a white armchair.

    Past Meets Present in This Historical London Townhouse

    Clean lines and an inviting colour palette give this creative hub in the capital a fresh perspective.

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  9. A dining room with a brown wooden dining table, red chairs and vases

    Tailored by OKA, in Action

    Handed an invitation to individuality, three return customers (some, well known-faces) each put their spin on a Tailored by OKA sofa.

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