Design classics Most of us are becoming increasingly interested in buying furniture that looks great for a very long time yet fits well with modern lifestyles. It’s partly about sustainability, partly down to a growing appreciation for good design and also that our homes are increasingly important to us, especially if we have been working…

Home office One good thing to have come out of the current health crisis, is that many more people have discovered that it’s perfectly possible to work productively from home. Going into the office is so 2019! If you’re able to work from home, or if you’re thinking of setting up your own new business,…

Time for dinner You might think we’re all obsessed with eating. We buy cookbooks by even the most obscure celebrity chef, we can’t miss an episode of Bake Off, make our own bread, whip up a salad dressing and buy interesting artisan ingredients, which we then leave in the fridge to rot. Despite this, most…

Winter blues Classic blue has been chosen as the Colour of the Year for 2020, so bring your home up to date with a few accent pieces in this most enduring and reassuring of shades. It’s a colour that’s said to provide an anchoring foundation, expressing confidence and constancy, so it’s perfect for rooms where…

Give your home a natural feel with wood this winter It’s a robust material that lends itself to everything from bleached Nordic tones to richly panelled studies, via dramatic beds, streamlined home offices, cosy family kitchens and zen-like bathrooms. Wood fits any mood. If the budget will stretch, consider a bespoke piece from a local…