Layouts
The Clear Route Through a Room
A clear route through a room makes its layout easier to read. Learn to spot everyday movement paths and adjust…
The collection
All writing
Explore essays and explainers on the choices that shape home interiors, from room arrangements and materials to furniture, light and finishing details.
Materials
Linen, Cotton or Wool: Reading a Curtain by Its Weave
Linen, cotton or wool curtains: learn to read weave, texture and drape so you can choose a fabric that suits the…
Furniture
When the Sofa Became the Living Room’s Centre
When did the sofa become the living room’s centre? Trace its gradual shift from formal seating to a shared domestic…
Lighting
The Overhead Light Is Not the Whole Plan
A layered lighting plan gives each room useful task light and a calmer evening mood, without asking one ceiling…
Details
A Shelf for Things You Actually Reach For
Arrange an accessible shelf around everyday objects, with a simple routine for keeping useful items within reach and…