Style & shopping

This month, shop for the perfect armchair, learn embroidery online and bring the outside in with wallpaper, mirrors and lighting designs inspired by the British countryside

Hoteliers know a thing or two about decor – why not bring that five-star feeling to your place, too?

These makers and brands craft their wares and source materials locally, reducing carbon emissions and championing British ingenuity

MAKING BEDROOMS LOOK BIGGER AND BETTER, THESE DESIGNS ARE SIMPLY GRAND

An elegantly detailed console creates a focal point in a hallway. With its curved front and central shell motif, this example imbues a room with distinctive character. The hand-painted top replicates

Today’s statement beds are rooted in the past. In medieval times, beds made of fabric were the preserve of the rich. ‘Textiles, hangings and tapestries showed the status of the owner,’ explains Sarah