How to create a holiday from the comfort of home

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 […]

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 […]

Interior Planning Service: create an energising – and motivating – home office for a creative young couple

As the self-confessed ‘creative director’ of their Victorian terrace in south-east London, writer Robyn Donaldson (@around.robyn) has filled her home with plenty of character and personality, all designed to be a conversation-starter for visiting friends and family. So, how did the “creative control freak” – her words, not ours – find partnering with our Interior […]

The makings of a modern home

While the King’s Coronation may have been and gone, the historic event provided a timely reason for Heal’s to look back on the way the modern home has evolved over the years, and examine the specific influences that have caused it to change so significantly. To help, we commissioned an exclusive piece of consumer research […]

5 new brands at Heal’s to shop right now

Heal’s is home to some of the world’s most illustrious furniture brands, and has been since 1810.  From additions such as Zanotta and Carpe Diem Beds to favourites like Knoll and Ligne Roset, we pride ourselves on a curation of the very best designers – alongside Heal’s creations – while our newly-extended flagship store on Tottenham Court Road now means there’s even […]

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 […]