According to The National Sleep Council, we spend a third of our lives asleep – it’s a big time investment! But it’s also vitally important to help us stay healthy, happy, and enjoy the other two-thirds of the time we’re awake a bit more. Find tips for how to design a better bedroom for sleep. It’s not just about finding the perfect furniture to design a restful bedroom haven,  discover the dream formula to catch some ZZZs. Sleep takes time Brompton wardrobe | Brompton tallboy | Brompton bed | @a_house_and_its_chows You aren’t a machine, so don’t expect sleep to work like an on/off switc ..read more

Light, airy, fresh and calming, duck egg blue is a classic shade that’s a timeless choice when it comes to home interiors. Whether you love a bit of country cottage, rustic, traditional or contemporary design, this colour works with just about any style. While duck egg blue is a year-round favourite, it leads the pack as one of spring’s favourite hues. Read on to discover different ways to incorporate this peaceful shade into your home decor. Highgate bed | Highgate bedside table | @our_skelton_in_the_meadow Combining duck egg blue with similar shades is one of the most effective ways of usin ..read more

We chat with interiors guru Joanna Thornhill about all things home-related, including top decor tips, advice on finding your personal style and the inspiration behind her latest book that delves behind the scenes of the popular BBC TV series Interior Design Masters. Read on to find out more. Can you tell us a bit about your interiors background? I’m an interiors expert specialising in styling, writing, consulting, speaking and teaching for a range of clients, both commercial and residential. My key areas of work are styling photoshoots for brands to use in their marketing and campaign imagery ..read more

If you love Scandinavian design aesthetics, you’ll definitely fall for our Aston range’s sleek and understated look. This natural oak range has a semi-matte finish, with many pieces featuring sculpted handles and soft-close drawers. This range is characterised by a modern, minimalist style, with the natural oak bringing a touch of warmth that prevents these pieces from feeling too stark. Style notes for this range include pairing with punchy vibrant blues and homely terracottas for easy, relaxed decor. Read on to discover more ways to style this contemporary range. Hallway heroes Aston consol ..read more

Whether you’re still mourning the end of Escape to the Chateau, or just want to bring a touch of French farmhouse chic to your home, discover how to achieve a relaxed chateau-inspired look in your home. While most of us don’t live in sprawling stately homes, you can easily inject a touch of Gallic decor by choosing furniture that references design details characteristic of France. Bring this aesthetic to life with our Burleigh collection, a weathered oak range that celebrates classic French interiors. Welcome home Burleigh round pedestal table Introduce the warmest of welcomes to your home wi ..read more

With spring on the horizon, now’s the time of year to give your home a sparkling refresh. We know that life can get in the way of decluttering and cleaning, so we chatted to cleanfluencer Dominika, also known as Washy Wash, who shares her top tips for keeping your home beautifully clean and tidy, throughout the year. What made you decide to set up a cleaning Instagram? I started my cleaning journey on TikTok. I saw a lady cleaning her sink and I thought, how cool is it to show people how to clean? So, I made my first TikTok video. It was popular so I made second and third… and my profile blew ..read more

Fresh from a trip to the Maison&Objet international trade fair in Paris, we chatted with our Head of Visual Merchandising, Ceri Morgan, to find out the key trends she spotted at this must-visit biannual trade fair that showcases the latest in design and decor. Read on for interiors inspiration and trends that you’ll most definitely see translated into the world of furniture and homeware retailers in the coming months and years. Why are shows like Maison&Objet important for furniture and homeware businesses? Trade-only expositions and events are key for any retailer or industry special ..read more

Whether you’re a sofa snuggler, a loveseat lounger, a couch potato or a settee surfer, there’s nothing like sitting back, relaxing and putting your feet up at the end of a long day. We’ve pulled together some handy hints to help you learn how to tell your sofa from your loveseat. Discover the similarities Bassett loveseat When it comes to living room seating, all of our sizes feature the same high-quality details. We use hardwood in the frame and feet to offer a solid foundation for our sofas and loveseats, and all our seating comes with a lifetime frame guarantee. We’ve got styles for any ho ..read more

Perhaps you’ve heard about mindful decor, or maybe the concept of slow living? While it’s not a new trend, it’s something that’s gaining momentum… Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in any given moment. It’s the practice of emptying the mind of intrusive thoughts, turning off distractions such as the TV or radio, and focusing on what is in front of us in the here and now. But how can this be applied to our home interiors? Well, mindful interior design hinges on the idea that tidy, quiet, clutter-free surroundings foster tidy, quiet, clutter-free minds. Sounds lovely, right? That’s ..read more

We chat with interior stylist, author and journalist Pippa Jameson who shares the inspiration behind her new book, The Sensory Home. Discover how to incorporate mindful decor in your home, plus styling tips and more from Pippa. When did you first get into interiors? I have 25 years of experience in the industry. I worked my way up from an interior stylist to interiors editor on several leading UK titles, including deputy interiors editor for Good Homes magazine and interiors editor at Best magazine. In addition, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the industry’s leading photographe ..read more