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 […]
We preview our AW16 Collection
With our new collections set to launch in just a few weeks, we give you an exclusive sneak peak of our AW16 press show. Contemporary takes on traditional styles are present throughout our new sofas and furniture collections. Classic silhouettes are given modern functionality, with bright accents of colour and clean lines providing both freshness […]
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 […]
How to set your table for summer with Emilio Pimentel-Reid
In the first in a series of designer how-to guides, internationally renowned interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid teaches us the art of table setting beginning with his ideal contemporary dining display for summer. Summer is finally here and with it comes a whole new approach to dining and entertaining for friends. Whether it be a barbecue or […]
Football’s coming home: create the perfect space for your summer of sport
Whether you’re supporting the home nations at Euro 2016, cheering on Andy Murray at Wimbledon or willing team GB to go for gold at the Rio Olympics, we show you how to create the perfect space to enjoy the summer of sport. Even if you are on the edge of your seat it still helps […]
Everyman’s Library: how to start collecting a library of your own
For the first instalment in our Everyman’s Library guest posts, we look at how to begin building a library any literary scholar would be proud of. School of Life bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud, Susan Elderkin and Simona Lyons met as English students at Cambridge University, and were instantly drawn together by a deep and shared passion […]
In The Studio: Tori Murphy
For this week’s #TextileTuesday we’re off to Nottingham to meet textile designer Tori Murphy weave her magic in her studio. Bringing a sartorial touch to home accessories, Tori Murphy began her career working for a number of fashion houses in Milan before founding her own textile business in 2012. Since then she has continued […]
Good weekend? Our Bloody Mary recipe will see you right
What better remedy for sore heads this bank holiday Monday than our revitalising Bloody Mary recipe styled with Heal’s Dinnerware and Glassware range. Preparation Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 (easily halved) Ingredients 300ml vodka 500ml tomato juice 1 tsp tabasco 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges 1 tbsp […]