Guides

10 Top Table Setting Tips

Let internationally acclaimed interior designer Emilio Pimentel-Reid take you through the dos and don’ts of modern dining table settings with his top ten tips. — Emilio’s Top Table Setting Tips Just add colour Dress up your everyday white china with patterned place mats and colourful napkins. Mix your metallics Stainless steel, brass and copper look […]

The science of sleep: hypoallergenic mattresses

Don’t let your mattress pose a threat to your health. If you suffer from an allergy, ensure a safe night’s sleep with our hypoallergenic mattress guide. Why buy a hypoallergenic or anti-allergy mattress? A hypoallergenic or anti-allergy mattress is a specially made mattress that offers protection from the organisms that would otherwise provoke an allergic reaction from […]

The science of sleep: what’s a latex mattress?

Forget memory foam, a natural latex mattress is the last word in responsive comfort and support. See how they compare with our short guide to all things latex mattresses. What is a latex mattress? Harvested from the sap of rubber trees, natural latex is a remarkable material that is flexible, breathable and hypoallergenic. In order […]

Create this urban scandi style table setting

For the second instalment of his masterclass in Scandi style table settings, acclaimed interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid talks us through his ‘Urban Copenhagen’ Dining display. Urban Copenhagen “Celebrating the fun side of Denmark’s capital, these sleek Scandinavian styles pair perfectly with urban interiors. Formal but with an out-there edge, this Scandi table and dining setting […]

Hot Desking: building your Home Office heaven

Whether you’re in search of tidy designs for small spaces or a statement piece for your pad, we’ve got just the thing to make your Home Office work. With increasing numbers opting to set up their own business, go freelance or escaping the busy office environment, there’s never been a better incentive to create a […]

My Everyman’s Library with Kazuo Ishiguro

The second part in our Everyman’s Library guest posts, this week internationally acclaimed author Kazuo Ishiguro picks his five favourite books from the publishers back catalogue. Shooting to literary stardom with his compelling novel The Remains of the Day, which is published by Everyman’s Library and features an introduction by Salman Rushdie, Kazuo Ishiguro is […]