Interiors

Sofa and cushions from John Lewis

The Subtle Art of Dressing a Sofa

Textile designer Nicola James from John Lewis gives her advice on accessorising the living room hero

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Create a Cosy Living Room

A comfy, inviting living room is the perfect haven for chilly winter nights. Create your own seasonal retreat with cosy materials, tactile accessories and rich, warm colours.

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Stylish Surfaces

The workhorses of any kitchen, worktops need to be tough and practical to use, as well as stylish.

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Heaven Sent

Eve Ranger used her creative flair to bring a tired-looking seaside house back to life with a wealth of pretty pastels and muted florals

Oak staircase from Orlestone Oak, www.orlestoneoak.co.uk

Statement Staircases

The architects of stately homes certainly understood the significance of the staircase, which often forms the centerpiece of a building and offers an immediate ‘wow factor’ to visitors.

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Light & Shade

Seasonal lighting tips and inspiration

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Keith’s Got it Covered

After working for more than 50 years in the upholstery business, you could say that Keith Cleal has it well covered!

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Velvet – A Step Back in Time

Velvet is one of our favourite fabrics – whether you’re curling up in a velvet-upholstered armchair or layering up with a few soft cushions. We explore the history of this beautiful textile…

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A guide to Plaster Mouldings

Original mouldings are a desirable asset to any period home, But if you are trying to add new mouldings, or restore ones which may have been lost in past renovations, you need to know what types of moulding may have originally been found in your home.

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Inspirational Kitchen Design

Fitting a new kitchen in a period home requires proper planning, plenty of research and sympathetic consideration.