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Tales of Artistry with Martina Mondadori

Discover the world of the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cabana Magazine, one of the brains behind our Cabana X OKA lighting collection.

  1. Nature-First Design Revives a Victorian Townhouse

    Nature-First Design Revives a Victorian Townhouse

    Organic materials breathe new life into this period property, where earthy textures and tones take centre stage. 

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  2. A Hove Home Brought to Life by Our Interior Design Service

    A Hove Home Brought to Life by Our Interior Design Service

    Peek inside one of our latest projects, where our designer and client’s mutual love of colour and pattern shines. 

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. The Art of Passementerie with Henriette von Stockhausen

    The Art of Passementerie with Henriette von Stockhausen

    The co-founder of VSP Interiors shares how the trimmings trend can bring a whole new level of personality to your home – and why it should.

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