Hazy, lazy days. Long, languid evenings. Summer is here and with it the spirit of holiday. But if you’re not jetting off for a while – or, indeed, at all – then worry not: we’ve got everything you need to recreate a stylish, sun-soaked break from the comfort of home. Think rustic Mediterranean tablescapes. Glamorous […]
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6 wonderful gift ideas for wedding season
Summer is here and that means wedding season is well and truly upon us. But what do you buy design-conscious couples to celebrate? Pots and pans? Toasters and kettles? We think not. Here, we round-up only the most gorgeous of gifts to bestow upon discerning family and friends, from awe-inspiring art to covetable tableware and […]
How to style a picnicscape
You’ve heard of tablescaping, followed by mantelscaping and even trayscaping, but what about picnicscaping? Just in time for summer, we’re now looking for ways to style up our picnics with online searches for inspiration growing, providing the perfect way to entertain outdoors this season. Our buying director, Sabina Miller, says: “Now that long summer evenings […]
How to host a summer party
Here comes the sun, at last, and with it a chance to throw open the doors to entertain friends and family this summer. From outdoor dining mid-week to Friday-night drinks, a host of social occasions await this season, but you’ll need the right furniture and accessories to make your al fresco fit for purpose and […]
5 ways to master the art of storage this spring
After what’s seemed like months of winter, spring is finally in the air, and with it lighter, brighter days. From decluttering spaces to organising rooms, spring-cleaning will set you in good stead for the season, helping you to create a harmonious home. After all, is there anything more relaxing than knowing everything’s in order? Whether […]
Entertain like a designer this Easter
Easter is the first big chance to entertain after Christmas, and is significantly less stressful than the festive season, so throw open the doors for friends and family with the Heal’s guide to hosting at home like a designer. From gorgeous dining tables to gather around, to covetable tableware to dress them with, plus those […]
The secret to sleeping better
Now, more than ever, good sleep is conducive to a good life. It impacts on absolutely everything we do, from our relationships with friends and family, to how we perform at work, not to mention our own health and wellbeing. Never has it been more in focus, and quite rightly so. Good news, then, that […]
How to create a harmonious space for home working
While many return to the office this winter, others are continuing to work from home full-time, or are straddling the strange new hybrid combination. Whatever your working pattern, creating a space at home that is conducive to productivity and creativity when you are getting down to business is crucial, balancing both practicality and comfort while […]
How to refresh your home without redecorating
Welcome the new year by shaking things up for the season ahead. Thankfully, you don’t need to get the paintbrush out – or throw out what you have – to give your house a whole new lease of life this winter. Likewise, there’s no need to buy everything from scratch – a few key pieces […]
How to Buy Ethical & Sustainable Furniture
Discover how to buy ethical and sustainable furniture, as well as the materials and conditions that make your furniture more sustainable.
The Best Blue Sofas at Heal’s
Explore our best-selling blue sofas in more detail. Plus, get reading to pick up some handy design tips for blue sofas.
How to Choose a Dining Table Colour
We’ve created a handy article to demonstrate how to choose a dining table colour that suits your home and enhances your dining experience.