Whether it’s sustainable living or contemporary lighting, Nordic nations are known for trailblazing their own path in the world. It’s in this spirit that every year the major Scandi design houses g … read more

September is often regarded as the most bittersweet month on the calendar. The evenings draw in and the world around us becomes gold and beautiful as we say goodbye to summer. This year, however, t … read more

Of all the great Italian masters, Vico Magistretti is perhaps the most difficult to define. A somewhat reclusive figure, he thrived on simplicity and elegance, designing everything from experimenta … read more

In times of great change, we often see a return to the surreal, as artists look to fantasy to provide an escape from the everyday. This season’s wall coverings are no exception, embarking on a brea … read more

Once upon a time, staycations represented the slow end of tourism, a kooky alternative for only the most ardent of explorers. However, with the rise of Air BNB and the unique circumstances that 202 … read more

Throughout 2020, social media has been a necessary source of escapism and inspiration. While scrolling through our digital design feeds, we noticed several statement styles emerging as the darlings … read more

Self-care has become a bit of a buzz-word of late. A catch-all term for everything from an at-home pamper sesh through to morning yoga, it takes the notion of wellness and distils it into digestibl … read more

In our first trend report of the year, we described how monochrome influences would slowly work their way back into contemporary interiors. Since then, we’ve seen our favourite brands racing to bri … read more

Design is made up of reactions and counter-reactions. The more technological our society becomes, the greater the appeal of hand-crafted objects. For proof, one only has to look to the return of th … read more

French philosopher Henri de Saint-Simon once theorised that artists would be the individuals best suited to leadership. He trusted that their ability to imagine new futures and express the inexplic … read more

Design buffs can often be found quibbling about the distinctions between art and design. However, in trying to pin down where one ends and the other begins they miss out on a whole category of desi … read more

 Here at Chaplins, we’ve been busy updating our showroom with our favourite styles from across the globe. While together they encompass a wide range of tastes, underscoring each design is the same … read more