Beige was once considered a safe option – but not anymore. After a decade of grey dominating our homes, beige has become the go-to colour for interior designers, decorators and novices alike.…
Futon Company supports next-gen eco innovators with GREEN GRADS sponsorship
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6 things to do and see this autumn
We may have packed away our holiday wardrobes and bid a fond farewell to warm…
Top 10 picks for living large in a studio flat
If you’ve just moved into a studio flat – whether downsizing, purchasing your first property…
6 hacks to prep your home for autumn
With a new term comes a new season. We’re two weeks away from the autumn…
Bookshelf wealth: 6 tips for styling your bookcase
Evenings are starting to cool and September is fast approaching. This is the season for…
5 easy hacks to get you ready for ‘back to school’
The holidays are flying by. Before we know it, September will be on the horizon,…
Lofty ideas: how to choose the right furniture for your loft conversion
We’re currently at the peak of renovation season! If you’ve recently converted your loft, are…
6 budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
’Tis the season to inject some newness into your abode, but many of us are…
Hot events to celebrate summer in style
Above: Futon new Leeds store With temperatures hitting the high 20s this week, we can…
Home and away: transform your space into a holiday paradise
Whether it’s exploring somewhere new, getting a vitamin D fix, connecting with wildlife or having…
Green ambitions: 5 top trends for your outdoor space
After enjoying a burst of beautiful spring weather and inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show,…
How to organise your kitchen in 5 easy steps
Is it time for a kitchen declutter? Are you overwhelmed when you open your cabinets…
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Work it: how to keep your desk neat and tidy
Your desk, your rules. Set up the perfect workspace at home – one that you won’t want to swap for the office. For maximum productivity, the number one rule is to create…
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Green is the new black: create your own indoor garden
Green fingers at the ready as May celebrates all things green! We start the month with National Gardening Week (2 – 8 May), an annual celebration that highlights the benefits of gardening…
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Crafty ideas: three places to visit this Spring
The sun is shining (just about), the flowers are blooming – and we all look forward to being out and about to make the most of the sunny, warm weather. If that’s…
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Refresh your home for Spring in 4 easy steps
Spring has finally sprung, and we’re kicking off April with a fresh new approach to home decor. Now is a good time to reassess how we live and find ways to revitalise…
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Spring ahead, bring on the colour
The key to a soothing home that offers freshness and tranquility? Natural materials, soft textures – and calming hues. Highly emotive, colour can have a significant impact on our emotions and wellbeing.…
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Do not disturb… It’s National Bed Month
Digital technology has become so embedded into our daily lives that there isn’t much left outside of it. While it’s so easy to work on a laptop or scroll social media from…
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Beat the winter blues with 5 easy pick-me-ups
This time of the year can be challenging for many, with dark and dreary winter nights. The seasonal festivities are long gone, and we’re still about a month away from the arrival…
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Small but perfectly formed – How to create a spacious bathroom
The bathroom can be an awkward space to work with at the best of times – not least because the UK has the smallest bathrooms in Europe. Our modern lifestyle has also…
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Press refresh: Three books to read for new home inspiration
New year, new start! And what better way to kickstart 2022 than by having a light-bulb moment when discovering new ideas for your home? By now most of us are pretty comfortable…