With bank holidays aplenty on the horizon, now is the time to give your home a fresh new look. It’s the season for throwing open the doors, entertaining, embracing nature and dreaming of summer holidays. And what better way to update your home than with our new spring/summer collection, a lust-worthy range of stylish and highly functional furniture, home accessories and textiles? Every piece has been designed for small space living and to bring a different perspective to your home – and life. Here, we speak to our in-house experts and designers to find out their favourite items and why they ..read more

The brighter mornings and lighter evenings have got us excited for the long summer days ahead. While the weather is still slightly mixed in the UK, we’re getting busy thinking about trends for the coming season and how we can introduce fresh, spring newness into the home. An aesthetic we’ve seen popping up all over social media, which suits this time of year to a tee, is Japandi (@japandi_design) – a harmony of Japanese and Scandinavian design blended together to create a minimalist, cosy and tranquil influence. A relationship that began almost 150 years ago when Danish creatives started tra ..read more

Wow, we’re three months into 2024, and although it may not seem like it, spring is thankfully within touching distance. If you’re done with hibernation mode and are slowly coming out of your shell, start with a little exploration or try some new habits – check out our handy guide to see you through the coming months with a slice of joy and excitement. Eat: Rhubarb March is the season for the pretty pink stems of rhubarb. Although we tend to think of it as a fruit due to its common use in sweet dishes, rhubarb is, in fact, a vegetable belonging to the same family as sorrel. Rhubarb is high in ..read more

Sleep is everything, and today marks the start of National Bed Month, emphasising the positive effects of regular, quality sleep on a supportive bed and mattress on our health and wellbeing. This got us thinking about how our own bed is serving us, particularly our mattress and at what point it needs replacing. According to Homes & Gardens, the lifespan of a good quality mattress is around 7-10 years, depending on materials and usage. So, when was the last time you gave your mattress a health check? There are a few warning signs as to whether you may need to upgrade or not, such as wakin ..read more

With house prices and rent remaining at an all-time high, space is becoming a luxury that many of us are struggling to afford. Enter the era of compact living – there are many positives to smaller homes, including reduced heating bills and easier cleaning. Having mastered small space living, the quest to maximise every inch of the home becomes essential. However, what if you’re faced with an awkwardly shaped room? The layout of a narrow room can be notoriously tricky, as noted by Sarah Lyon at Apartment Therapy: “Whether you’re decorating a narrow living room, bedroom or dining area, it can ..read more

We’re finally emerging from the depths of winter and entering a fresh new month – February, a month of love and hope. With just over six weeks to go until the March equinox (20 March 2024), days are getting longer, and warmer weather is within touching distance. If you’re keen to start a new project, have you thought about reassessing how your home makes you feel? When waking up and living in the same space day after day, it’s important to ensure our environment actually makes us feel good. While the Science of a Happy Home report from Resi explains how a happy home can positively impact our ..read more

According to The Times, it looks as though hybrid working is set to ramp up a gear in 2024, with many major businesses starting to hire chief hybrid officers to oversee and optimise this evolving working model. The Flexible Working Bill is also expected to become law in the UK this spring, enabling employees to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their new job. So, while the return to the office gains momentum, the work-from-home (WFH) movement appears to be here to stay – hurrah! With this in mind, it might be a good time to evaluate your home office setup. If you haven’t ..read more

Happy new year! The festivities are over for another year, the kids are back to school, and ‘out of office’ messages have been switched off. Don’t let the January blues set in; it’s time to make plans for the month ahead. Whether you’re focusing on self-care, seeing friends or booking a break, here’s some inspiration on what to do and see this January: Reset the home Now that the Christmas decorations are safely packed away and your home has received a good cleaning, it might be feeling a touch bare. Consider swapping out your Christmas tree for some plants, bringing nature indoors and rejuv ..read more

And just like that, 2023 is coming to an end. Looking to the new year has got us thinking about forthcoming trends. To start, expect everything to go peachy in the coming months, as Pantone has named “Peach Fuzz” its new Colour of the Year. Meanwhile, 2024 is tipped to be the year we incorporate natural, earthy tones into the home while focusing on good craftmanship, organic shapes and minimalist design. So, how do we put these into practice? Let’s delve into what’s hot for the year ahead with our top 5 trends: Quiet luxury Stealth wealth and other money-focused interior styles are said to h ..read more

When it comes to the festive season, preparation is key to success. Organising your home, menu planning, making space for guests – the mental load has just gone up a notch, but it needn’t be the most stressful time of year. With just one month to go, we’ve compiled everything you need to know on what and how to get ready for the big day – straight from the experts. Get the house in order For our Visual Merchandising Manager, Rob Tyndall, the entrance hall is a good start. “Give your hallway a zhuzh by adding easy storage such as guest coat hooks, brightening up the area with a runner, and cr ..read more