I’ve long shopped at Lee Longlands for pieces in my own home. Over the years I’ve bought a sofa from them and picked up lamps during a clearance sale at their Leamington showroom. Their range often blends contemporary design with lasting quality, which is why I keep returning. Lee Longlands remains a family-run business with … Read more

We don’t buy every new gadget that appears, but when it comes to our home we insist on thoughtful design. Everything we choose has to feel considered and well made. That’s why we were intrigued when Samsung invited us to test the new Samsung QLED TV—it promised design, flexibility and a premium viewing experience, all … Read more

Abate is a Norwegian bedding brand founded on the idea that high quality, exceptional comfort and considered design should be accessible at a fair price. The company’s founders, who worked as pilots and spent a great deal of time in hotels around the world, understand how crucial good sleep is. They noticed how much the … Read more

I first encountered the work of Guillaume Alan during a visit to his London studio a few years ago. His pieces—ranging from pared-back sofas to meticulously crafted tables and inviting armchairs—impressed me with their refined simplicity and quiet elegance. Recently I received photographs from one of his latest studio projects, and I’m pleased to share … Read more

As an interiors blogger, one of my biggest pet hates is a room lit only by a single flat overhead light. While blanket lighting serves a practical purpose, it rarely gives a space character or warmth. A well-lit room relies on layers: focused pools of light that highlight features, create depth and shape, and generate … Read more

I have always thought of headphones as a private signal: a clear, polite ‘do not disturb’ for the world around you. They create a boundary that lets you step back from interruptions and find a moment to yourself. Putting on a pair of headphones can be the simplest way to carve out time in a … Read more

Launched earlier this year, the latest destination to be added to the Vipp hotel concept is a former gardener’s residence offering an escape to nature combined with modern comfort and convenience. The Vipp Farmhouse is a sensitively renovated 18th‑century gardener’s residence set within a wooded estate on Lolland, a Danish island approximately two hours by … Read more

New this month from Nordic Knots, Monolith & Fields is a collection of contemporary hand-knotted wool rugs inspired by Nordic light, colour and landscape. Monolith takes its inspiration from the giant boulders that punctuate the landscape of Skåne in southern Sweden. Silhouetted against the sky, these mystical monuments—erected around 1400 years ago toward the end … Read more

AD – in collaboration with Smart Energy GB I’ve been interested in smart home technology for some time and often get to test new devices. It’s enjoyable to try different gadgets, but increasingly I consider privacy and the data these products collect. As smart devices become more integrated into daily life, companies must be transparent … Read more

Buying a new car can be stressful. Most drivers want a vehicle that meets daily needs, feels spacious rather than cramped, looks good, and — importantly — will last for many miles before they have to start shopping again. That makes data on the brands most likely to reach 250,000 miles especially valuable for people … Read more