Once upon a time the house and the garden were two separate zones, the backdoor the border through which great style could not pass. But a desire to extend our residential panoramas has prompted a … read more

Damian Williamson doesn’t believe in chance. He grabs the opportunities that come his way and runs, fast. Born in London in 1974, he relocated to Europe shortly after his graduation and has since d … read more

Whether it’s a bold new pendant light or a millennial pink colour scheme, trends are what help us to stay in love with our living spaces. Here at Chaplins we only like to champion those we believe … read more

Re-editions of great designs are a thorny topic in the arts. When a great master passes, do we have the right to revisit their work, finished or otherwise? There are whole roll calls of artists tha … read more

Molteni & C are at it again. Known for their luxurious upholstery and iconic designs, they have collaborated with Chaplins to bring back their much-loved fabric promotion in time for summer. Until … read more

Navigating the heady array of discounts in the Chaplins Summer Sale is no small matter. With enormous savings across all collections do you go for classic or contemporary? Italian or Scandi? To hel … read more

For Carl Hansen & Son, the formula is simple. It’s about distilling beauty – the purest, truest kind possible – into a design that will last forever. The forefathers of Scandinavian style, each Wis … read more

1966. It’s a date that shimmers like a mirage in the memory of England’s long-suffering football fans. But with the World Cup fast approaching, its time to choose hope, drawing on those quadrennial … read more

It’s become somewhat of a truism to say that we live in exceptionally polarizing times. You’re either a Leaver or Remainer, a smug Samsung-ite or an Apple aficionado. For interior designers, the gr … read more

Interest in woven furniture and artisanal crafts is booming. From the reappearance of weaving workshops to the French art of Macramé, designs that have been touched and finessed by the human hand a … read more

It has often been said that the life of the creative is a solitary endeavour. One picks the project or the life; it’s simply not possible to have both. Not so in contemporary design. It’s a sphere … read more

Italian luminary, Carlo Urbinati, is an intriguing figure in today’s design scene. He is the founder of Foscarini, an Italian lighting brand revered for its free-thinking, innovative creations. Eac … read more