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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. Relaxing bedroom in natural colour scheme

    How to Create a Relaxing Bedroom with Milla Lascelles

    Health and lifestyle coach Milla Lascelles shares her tips for creating a peaceful environment that aids forty winks.

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  2. A corner of a living room, featuring a red armchair with two cushions on top, next to a glass side table, in front of a marble stone fire place.

    The Ultimate Guide to Loose Covers

    Discover all you need to know about this handy sofa accessory – from the practical benefits to style ideas and care tips. 

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  3. Dining table set with tableware.

    Our Tableware Buying Guide

    Get to grips with crockery, cutlery, glassware and serving accessories in this expert guide, featuring tips from our Product Design and Development Director Jessica McAuley.

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  4. An outdoor sofa and outdoor armchairs surrounding a concrete grey coffee table in a leafy garden.

    How to Throw a Garden Party

    Our Co-Founder Sue Jones shares the summer hosting tips that will help you (and your guests) make the most of every ray.

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  5. Emma Burns in her country home

    The Evolution of English Country House Style

    Emma Burns, joint Managing Director of British decorating company Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, discusses the brand’s influence on the coveted aesthetic, along with her tips on getting the look.

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  6. The Storage Edit

    Our Guide to Choosing Storage Furniture

    Stuck on storage? Here we walk you through how to pick the best solution for every room.

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  7. Our Guide to Outdoor Furniture Materials

    How to Design a Home for Every Season

    Sarina Hawkins, one of our expert interior designers, shares her tips for creating a timeless space that will look good all year round.

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  8. A red side table with cubed, bobbin-inspired legs holds an array of glassware and bottles of drink.

    Our Father’s Day Gift Guide

    What to do when you’ve exhausted the “World’s Best Dad” memorabilia? Follow our lead with these present ideas for the fatherly figure in your life.

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  9. Our Guide to Outdoor Furniture Materials

    Our Guide to Outdoor Furniture Materials

    Wood, stone, metal, rattan, resin – there are so many to choose from. We break down the pros and cons of each in this comprehensive guide.

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