Furniture Blog

What Colour Goes with Dark Brown Furniture: A Designer's Complete Guide

January 27, 2025

Creating Your Perfect Palette: Paint Colours for Dark Wood Furniture After 15 years of designing spaces around those gorgeous mahogany and walnut pieces, I've learned...

The Difference Between a Dresser and Chest of Drawers: A Complete Guide

January 26, 2025

Darling, let me tell you - after 15 years of helping clients perfect their bedroom storage, I've lost count of how many times I've been...

How Long Does Bedroom Furniture Last? A Comprehensive Guide to Furniture Longevity

January 25, 2025

Discover how long bedroom furniture lasts, from solid wood pieces lasting 20+ years to upholstered items needing replacement after 7-10 years. ...

How to Paint a Chest of Drawers: A Comprehensive DIY Guide

January 25, 2025

Welcome! After spending the better part of two decades transforming tired furniture into statement pieces (and making plenty of mistakes along the way), I'm genuinely...

Do Bedside Tables Have to Be the Same Height? A Designer's Complete Guide

January 24, 2025

Welcome to your complete guide to bedside table styling! As an interior designer with over 15 years of experience transforming bedrooms across London, I've noticed...

Is Dark Wood Old Fashioned? The Ultimate Design Guide to Timeless Wooden Interiors

January 24, 2025

Darling, let me tell you dark wood is far from a design relic! (Trust me, I've seen trends come and go like London buses.) In...

Bedside tables taller than bed styling guide

Should Bedside Tables Be Taller Than Your Bed?

January 23, 2025

Darling, let me tell you, bedside tables are one of those delightful design details that often get overlooked. But their height? Oh, it’s a game-changer...

Where to Put Furniture in A Bedroom: The Ultimate Styling Guide

January 23, 2025

Creating the perfect bedroom layout can transform your space from merely functional to truly harmonious. Understanding where to position each piece of furniture is crucial...

Does Bedroom Furniture Have to Be the Same Colour?

January 22, 2025

Gone are the days when matching bedroom furniture sets were the only acceptable choice for a well-designed space. Today's interior design trends embrace creativity and...

What is a chest of drawers - chest definitions

What Is a Chest of Drawers? A Complete Guide to This Essential Piece

January 21, 2025

Hello, darling! Let me tell you about one of my absolute favourite pieces of furniture. You know, I've been designing bedrooms for over two decades,...

How to Maintain and Restore Solid Wood Furniture

January 21, 2025

Bringing New Life to Your Beloved Wooden Pieces Darling, let me tell you about the time I inherited my grandmother's mahogany dresser. It was looking...

The Types of Bedside Table: A Complete Guide

January 20, 2025

A bedside table is more than just a convenient surface for your morning cup of tea—it's an essential piece of furniture that can transform both...

What Are the Coffee Table Rules? Your Complete Style Guide

January 19, 2025

Darling, let me tell you about the time I walked into a client's stunning Georgian townhouse only to find their £3,000 sofa completely overwhelmed by...

How Do You Pick a Lamp for a Console Table?

January 19, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Console Table Lamps Darling, let me tell you - selecting the perfect lamp for your console table is rather like...

Designing with Solid Wood: Timeless Tips for Every Room

January 16, 2025

Creating a warm, inviting home with solid wood furniture requires careful consideration of style, placement, and design principles. Whether you're furnishing a single room or...

The Science Behind Solid Wood: What Makes It Durable?

January 13, 2025

Solid wood has stood the test of time as a go-to material for furniture, flooring, and construction. But what exactly makes it so durable? From...

What Are the Benefits of Choosing Solid Wood Furniture?

January 11, 2025

When it comes to selecting furniture for your home, few options rival the timeless appeal and practicality of solid wood. Whether you’re refreshing your living...

What is the Best Wood for a Coffee Table

January 9, 2025

Coffee tables are the unsung heroes of our living spaces, they hold our cups of tea, display our favourite books, and sometimes even act as...