Interiors

After fire ravaged a beautiful period house in Gravesend last year, joinery specialist Darren Bate was called in to help restore the much-loved family home.

How long has it been since you redid your flooring? A year, five years, ten? Or do you, like many people, still live with the threadbare carpets that were in your house before it was your house, because… well… flooring is such a big job.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Seasonal lighting tips and inspiration

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

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…