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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. Jules Haines

    How to Be More Sustainable at Home

    Discover how Jules Haines, the founder of fabric resale company Haines Collection, is tackling waste in the interiors industry.

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  2. The Interior Design Trends to Look Out For in 2023

    The Interior Design Trends to Look Out For in 2023

    Our experts predict the styles we’ll be seeing at home next, from nature-inspired colour palettes to sustainable materials.

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  3. Looking Back at 2022

    Looking Back at 2022

    Join us for a recap of the past 12 months, in which we launched our first podcast and unveiled a charity partnership close to our hearts.

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  4. How to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party

    How to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party

    Discover our hosting tips for the biggest night of the year, from the perfect home bar set-up to entertainment ideas and more.

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  5. How to Get Your Wreath Right this Christmas

    How to Get Your Wreath Right this Christmas

    Discover the pros and cons of real versus faux wreaths, the best way to hang them and the steps to take to create your very own design.

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  6. Our Guide to Festive Floral Centrepieces

    Our Guide to Festive Floral Centrepieces

    Our Harrogate store Assistant Manager and resident floral expert Emma Hutchinson takes us through her tips and tricks for creating a floral centrepiece this Christmas.

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  7. Jack Guinness sat in his sitting room on an armchair, next to a fireplace, with a floor lamp next to him and a screen and bookshelf behind.

    The Christmas Gift Edit with Jack Guinness

    The British GQ Contributing Editor and author of The Queer Bible picks his favorite OKA pieces to gift this festive season.

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  8. Pandora Sykes sat on her sofa with a large standing lamp behind her and wooden side table on her right.

    The Christmas Gift Edit with Pandora Sykes

    For gift inspiration, take a look at best-selling author Pandora Sykes’ perfect present guide.

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  9. Paula Sutton sat on an armchair, beside a white side table decorated with a glass vase and flowers and a large table lamp behind her with a a large pleated lampshade.

    The Christmas Gift Edit with Paula Sutton

    The stylist, writer and founder of acclaimed interiors blog Hill House Vintage selects her must-have gifts for this Christmas.

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