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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. An outdoor furniture set sits in front of a stone-colored country house

    A Landscape Designer's Guide to the Perfect Garden

    Alasdair Cameron, founder of British landscape design company Cameron, shares his essential tips for creating an outdoor space.

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  2. A coastal apartment in Greece with two deck chairs looking out over the sea.

    A Travel Guide to Greece’s Hidden Gems

    Forget honeymoon hotspots and buzzing beach clubs—the best of Greece’s islands and coastline is found beyond the well-trodden path, says travel writer Kate Lough.

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  3. A wooden desk and chair sitting against an exposed brick wall.

    Emma Diaz on How to Use Color in Your Home

    The color consultant shares her expert tips, from decorating with primary hues to the science behind different shades.

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  4. Sue Jones wears a green blazer, white shirt and denim jeans. She is sitting on a window bench, looking out at the window. A book is open in front of her.

    Tales of OKA with Sue Jones

    We come home to meet with our co-founder and creative director, discovering the origins of the brand we know and love today.

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  5. Camilla Clark is wearing a black and white polka dot dress, sitting on the arm of a natural colored accent chair with her legs crossed.

    British Design Studio Albion Nord on Embracing Biophilic Interiors

    Reap the aesthetic and wellbeing rewards of bringing the outside in with advice from their Creative Director, Camilla Clarke.

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  6. Martina Mondadori is sitting on the floor wearing a bright abstract patterned dress leaning with on a red patterned sofa.

    Tales of Artistry with Martina Mondadori

    We speak with the founder of interior design bible Cabana about the inspiration behind the magazine and the importance of craft in the modern age.

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  7. How to Set a Dining Table for Any Occasion

    How to Set a Dining Table for Any Occasion

    From everyday dining to formal events, master the etiquette of setting a table with these step-by-step guides.

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  8. 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 British food writer and broadcaster explains why the kitchen has always been the heart of her home.

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  9. Sue Jones’s Guide to: Planning a Jubilee Picnic

    Sue Jones’s Guide to: Planning a Jubilee Picnic

    In honor of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, our Co-Founder shares her tips for hosting a very British celebration at home.

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