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 is the ideal way to wow your guests. Sparkle and shine: Henning Koppel Pitcher £275, Cobra Glass Carafe £54, Cobra Candelabra £140, Cobra Tumbler in Medium £25 (set of two), Cobra Dinner Plate £19 and Cobra Candle Holder £26 all from Georg Jensen shown with White Marble Cheese Board £75, LSA Wine Glassware from £30 and Santol Cutlery from £12, True Grace Dinner Candle £3 and Linen Napkin in Denim Blue £10. “A Scandi institution, Georg Jensen have been crafting elegant silver for over a century. So when it came to curating this sophisticated selection, I simply had to build around their sculptural silver centrepieces such as the Henning Koppel Pitcher and Cobra Candelabra. These modern forms are mirrored by other dinner and glassware pieces from Georg Jensen’s Cobra range. To provide accents of colour, incorporate bouquets of flowers and candles in a range of tones - I have used faux flowers from Abigail Ahern and Dinner Candles from True Grace.” Take a seat: Lau Dining Table by Stua £1655 shown with Offcut Stool by Tom Dixon £150, Eames DKR Chair £459, Laclasica Chair by Stua £335 and Sonny P Carver Chair in Cemento Grey Wool £325. “To emphasise the gleaming silver, white china and glassware table setting, I have paired with the Lau Dining Table by Stua - the Dark Ash finish creates a sultry contrast that evokes the dark nordic forests found throughout the region. The use of mix and match chairs nods to the eclecticism of Scandi style; the Laclasica Chair by Stua continues the theme of dark woods; the Sonny P Carver Chair contrasts with its upholstered shell; while the iconic Eames DKW Chair is functional minimalism at its finest.” — Now that you've mastered the art of the swanky Scandi table display, why not try your hand at Emilio's Midnight Sun setting or start building your own by browsing our contemporary dining room furniture. Shop Now Back to top

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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 smart Home Office space. To get you excited about the short commute to your desk, we've picked out a range of contemporary home office furniture that work within a range of price points. Shop Office The Studio Flat The playful lines of mid-century design make a welcome distraction to any workspace. Celine Desk by Nazanin Kamali £450, Case 675 Chair by Robin Day £275, Tab Table Lamp in white £205. The City Space Get your Home Office ship-shape with the geometric form of these contemporary classics. Primary Desk by Nathan Yong £1595, Orlo Side Chair in black leather £345, Crawford Table Lamp in White £175, Primary Half Clock £65. The Penthouse Pad Whether for work, rest or play, every space deserves a touch of designer luxury. Orson Desk by Matthew Hilton £3042, Manta Chair £870, Type 75 Deks Lamp by Kenneth Grange £130 and McQueen Bedside Table £2070. Shop Office Back to top

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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 one of Britain’s most talented novelists, screen-writers and short-story writers. To celebrate the publisher’s 25th anniversary, Kazuo Ishiguro talks us through his top five Everyman’s Library titles. Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky A vast gallery of characters and every one of them barking mad. But the madness is fascinating and richly variegated. And its plot, about delusional amateur terrorists in provincial Russia, couldn’t be more timely. The Odyssey by Homer The greatest story ever told about the long journey home. War trauma, temptations, awful obstacles – and the fear that home will no longer be the place of one’s memories. Villette by Charlotte Brontë Her beautiful, flawed masterpiece. A novel filled with the poetry of self-denial; the textures of diary; and the melancholy of life slipping by emptily. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Everyone knows about the escape from an exceptionally unpleasant prison. But it’s the suspenseful, refined revenge story occupying the next thousand pages that makes this such a compelling masterpiece. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville A great modernist novel published in 1851? Is it profoundly metaphorical? Or is it simply, unapologetically, magnificently, obsessed with – whaling? Find the perfect frame to start building your library with our collection of contemporary and classic Bookcases and Shelving Shop Now Back to top

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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 to have a comfy to sofa to perch on. With its mix of modern silhouette and comfortably cushioned upholstery, the Slouch Loveseat (pictured above) provides the ideal place to watch the drama unfold. Our Sofa Guarantee also ensures quality that will last for years to come, ideal when you find yourself jumping on the sofa in celebration. To give it that homely feel, top with Soft Furnishings such as the Honeycomb Throw for an accent of colour. You can't go wrong with walnut, especially the timeless yet contemporary look of our exclusive Check Tall Storage Unit and AV unit, which provides the perfect place for your TV and media system. To complement these rich timber furnishings, we've paired with the Chanterelle Occasional Table by Ligne Roset topped with a Carats Glass Tumbler for those moments when you need a little light refreshment to calm the nerves. When it comes to those big occasions, atmosphere is everything. Floor standing lamps are great for setting the mood and also provide sculptural silhouettes to the room. Try Tom Raffield's graceful Skipper Floor Light, each of which is traditionally steam bent in Cornwall from Walnut. So now the stage is set, all that's missing is you. Discover our full range of contemporary Sofas and Living Room furniture and save up to 40% by shopping the Heal's Sale today. Shop Now Back to top

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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 for literature. In their chosen career they live, breathe and dream books. What they love about their job is the satisfaction of finding exactly the right book for the right person at the right time in their lives. Simona offers her advice on starting to collect a library of your own. Select books to mark significant moments in your life - a childhood favourite in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Jane Eyre for a coming of age story, The Master and Margarita for times of travel and The Great Gatsby for leaving home. Your bookshelves can be a great expression of your personality. Create a favourite shelf which could be organised chronologically by date read, so that your books form a literary diary of your life. Create a reading nook somewhere in your house - a peaceful spot with natural light - free from all distractions. Keep a reading journal. Whenever your finish reading a book, write down the title and author, the date and place you were when you read it, plus a few lines on how you felt about it. This will help you to cement your relationship with the book and, if it is a novel, enable the characters from the story to live on. Find the perfect frame to start building your library with our collection of contemporary and classic Bookcases and Shelving. Shop Now Back to top

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Move Over Plates! Our Pick Of The #Powerbowl Trend

Deep, dishy and good for you, we celebrate this season's 'Power Bowl' food trend with a feast of luxury tableware Bowls are back in a big way. Whether it's celebrity chefs such as Nigella Lawson filling them with her comforting style of home cooking or the latest wave of #cleanliving bloggers you can't escape food porn pics of these versatile and delectable dishes. So whether it's to adorn your interior or your Instagram account, we thought we'd share a few of our own on-trend Bowls fit for any self-respecting foodie. Shop Bowls Flute Dinnerware from £7 shown with Mia Sarosi Tableware from £24, Hammershoi Vases from £32, O Wine Tumblers £25, White Marble Chopping Board £60 and Cheese Board £75. On this culinary trend, our head of Home Sabina Miller comments: “The increasing popularity of bowls is a trend that is set to last. This trend is a direct result of the popularity of healthy heating and celebrity chefs. Healthy porridge, hearty ramen and nutritious salads (think quinoa avocado) have now become staples on the menus of urban eateries.” Moroccan Dinnerware from £9 shown with Piet Hein Flat Baskets from £80, Mervyn Gers Dinnerware from £10 and Colourful Tumblers £6. “Bowls conjure up images of fresh breakfast and brunch as well as refreshing and colourful summer salads. They are perfect when having a quick bite on the go or for sharing dishes when partying with friends.” Mervyn Gers Dinnerware in Black, White, Grey, Sapphire and Teal from £10. “With a variety of different shapes, styles and sizes, they are also very veratile. Unlike dinner plates, which are often bought in sets with a more classic, conservative design, bowls allow you to experiment and have fun. Like mugs the typical household will have a more eclectic collection of bowls and they are also great as decorative piece and are a more original gift too.” Shop Bowls Back to top