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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. Rachel Khoo is wearing a pink dress with a red belt in her kitchen smiling with her hand on her hip.

    Tales of Nourishing with Rachel Khoo

    For the fifth episode of our podcast series House of Tales, the food writer and broadcaster explains why the kitchen has always been the heart of her home.

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  2. An elegant afternoon tea, with a blue-and-white teapot, and a white plate holding scones and cucumber sandwiches.

    Sue Jones’s Guide to: Planning a Jubilee Picnic

    In honour of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, our Co-Founder shares her tips for hosting a royal knees-up at home.

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  3. How Oklava Chef Selin Kiazim Broke the Mould

    How Oklava Chef Selin Kiazim Broke the Mould

    The London-based cook on thinking outside the box, her career highlights and her new book Three.

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  4. Paula Sutton is sitting in a red and white gingham chair with a small dog on her lap.

    Tales of Entertaining with Paula Sutton

    The founder of Hill House Vintage invites us into her Norfolk home to discuss her hosting tips, English country style and the art of joyful living.

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  5. How to Decorate your Garden for the Bank Holiday

    How to Decorate your Garden for the Bank Holiday

    From the perfect outdoor accessories to ambient lighting ideas, these tips and tricks will help you get your garden set for the long weekend. 

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  6. How to Decorate a Small Bedroom

    How to Decorate a Small Bedroom

    A small bedroom is notoriously difficult to decorate. Read on for advice on how to make the most of your space, considering both storage and style.

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  7. Tales of Living with Adam Lippes

    Tales of Living with Adam Lippes

    In episode three of House of Tales, the fashion designer and friend of OKA discusses how he designs his homes to be enjoyed and lived in.

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  8. Tales of Escapism with Amanda Cutter Brooks

    Tales of Escapism with Amanda Cutter Brooks

    In episode two of our House of Tales podcast, journalist Bethan Ryder visits the tastemaker in the Cotswolds to learn how travel shapes her home.

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  9. Tales of Individuality with Bay Garnett

    Tales of Individuality with Bay Garnett

    In the inaugural episode of our House of Tales podcast, the fashion stylist gives host and design journalist Bethan Ryder a tour of her west London townhouse.

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