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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. A corner of a living room, featuring a large white sofa, surrounded by side tables, a coffee table, lamps and cushions

    How to Decorate with Stripes

    Discover these expert tips on decorating with stripes, including ideas on using striped upholstery, painting with stripes and the rules for mixing patterns. 

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  2. 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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  3. A corner of a living room, featuring a large white sofa, surrounded by side tables, a coffee table, lamps and cushions

    The Ultimate Guide to Slipcovers

    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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  4. Dining table set with tableware.

    Our Tableware Buying Guide

    Learn all about dinnerware, flatware, glassware and serving accessories in this expert guide, featuring tips from our Product Design and Development Director Jessica McAuley.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Our Guide to Choosing Storage Furniture

    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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  8. A navy blue armchair, decorated with patterned pillows, sits next to a white floor lamp featuring a patterned shade.

    How to Design a Home for Every Season

    Our interiors expert Sarina Hawkins shares her tips for creating a timeless space that will look good all year round.

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  9. 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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