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Welcome to our home of tips and tricks,
inspiration and insider information

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. Choosing the best cushion pad

    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.

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  2. A cosy bedroom setting, featuring a navy blue headboard, patterned quilt and pillows and yellow pleated lampshades.

    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.

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  3. How to style a console table

    How to style a console table

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

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  4. Take a video tour of OKA Houston

    Take a video tour of OKA Houston

    Discover our first US store, located in Houston, Texas. Take a video tour to discover its inspiring decorated rooms and British furniture and accessory ranges.

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  5. Erin Doherty

    Perfectly at home, with Erin Doherty

    The actress and star of Netflix's The Crown chats simple pleasures, her interiors essentials and all things creative.

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  6. The history of rattan

    The history of rattan

    Rattan was where it all began for us; when our Founders launched OKA in 1999, and it has taken pride of place among our designs – and in our homes – ever since.

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  7. Power Desking with Daisy Knatchbull

    Power Desking with Daisy Knatchbull

    Daisy Knatchbull, Founder of women's tailoring company The Deck, on how she gets things done.

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  8. how to choose a lampshade colour

    Tips on choosing the right lampshade colour

    Explore our advice on selecting lampshade colours. Discover tips on illuminating each room and using light shades to introduce texture, colour and pattern.

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  9. The Chronicle Collection

    The first chapter of the Chronicle Collection

    Created in collaboration with historic candle maker Cire Trudon, our home fragrance collection includes four evocative scents.

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