There have been many great encounters that have changed the course of contemporary design. None, however, have pulled us out of the darkness quite like the collaboration between Louis Poulsen and P … read more

The ability to surprise and delight is something every interior designer dreams of. But in the fast-moving world of contemporary design, how does one go about it? While the client will have an idea … read more

Decoding the brilliant mind of Patricia Urquiola is no easy task. The many digressions reveal a thicket of creative thought, articulated in a tumbling blend of Spanish, English and Milanese. Her cr … read more

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

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

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

Milan is a city obsessed with style. From the ubiquitous Gucci wall murals to the gold tinted halls of the Palazzo Serbelloni, it represents the past, present and future of contemporary design. Com … read more

The onset of summer brings with it a palpable sense of excitement. For the sun-starved British public, it’s a chance to top up our dwindling Vitamin D reserves, lure the kids away from their screen … read more

We live in the era of convenience. See an outfit you like online? Order before 3pm and you can receive it the very same day. From fast fashion outlets to quickship design deliveries, we’re a genera … read more

Last year’s colour story was all about pink. Emerging from a past of sugary sweet femininity and 70s bathroom style, it was a hue that had been traditionally overlooked by brand executives, deemed … read more

For busy professionals, there is nothing more tempting (or elusive) than the thought of 8 hours undisturbed sleep. And yet despite our best efforts, few of us meet the prescribed targets for slumbe … read more