So much to do; so little time. It’s no wonder it’s the little things that keep us going: An afternoon chat with a colleague to re-energise our mid-afternoon slump; a glass of…
Discover our new shop in Reading
From its riverside walks and historic streets to a lively mix of shops, cafés and…
Starting university? 5 clever ideas for small spaces
This week, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite ideas on Instagram for starting university,…
Picnic Season: Our alfresco hacks for successful summer entertaining
There’s something uniquely British about making the most of a sunny day. The moment temperatures…
Be our guest: Summer sleepovers made easy
School holidays, family visits and weekends away all make summer the season for sleepovers. Whether…
The ultimate summer gifting edit: Our top picks for every occasion
Summer is packed with reasons to celebrate. From Father’s Day and wedding season to children…
Small space spotlight: Clever pieces that work harder
There’s always one spot in the house that’s hard to get right. Maybe it’s the…
Home refresh: Top new pieces to revive your space
With summer on the horizon, now is the time to give your home a fresh…
Spring has sprung: 5 tips for a blooming outside space
After waiting months for the weather to warm up, spring is finally here and we’re…
Offline areas: 5 analogue spaces to embrace in your home
In an increasingly digital world, finding ways to carve out analogue spaces in your home…
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Find the energy flow in your space
Forever on the hunt for ways to spruce up and make the most of our space (however small) we were reminded of the forgotten art of feng shui – which is now…
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Create a space fit for a star
Here at Futon Company we’re big fans (as well as believers) of all things zodiac! From personality traits to romantic matches we’re always open to astro-inspired ideas and rhetoric. What’s more, we’re…
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Join the early bedtime squad!
Gone are the days of uber-late nights followed by a silly-o-clock start. When was the last time you heard someone boasting about getting five hours sleep? In contrast with days gone by,…
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Finding your own work rhythm
We’ve talked in previous blogs about the fact that people fit into different energy chronotypes – larks, who are morning people and owls who perform best in the evening. In those blogs…
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Magic interiors
We’ve covered all sorts of interiors and life style trends in our blogs over the years. Everyone from Marie Kondo to James Wallman has had a mention and we’ve advocated everything from…
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Draw yourself happy
Big fans of self-care, we’re always seeking fresh ideas to nourish the mind, body and spirit. So when we came across the Self section in a back issue of Red Magazine called…
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Living a simple life
For many, success is defined as achieving more and bigger. Better job, bigger home, new car, more expensive clothes – you get the picture. This endless pursuit of the ‘perfect’ lifestyle is…
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Creating a space for your adult self
Whether you’re 18 and leaving home for the first time; moving into a flat share; or 40-something, newly single and living alone, there comes a time in every person’s life when they…
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Saints for small spaces
Here at Futon Company we often talk about hero products – those hard working pieces that help us to make the most of small and shared spaces. We rarely, however, reference saints!…









