The Monastic Appeal of Japanese Interiors It’s been likened to a quiet storm. The type that doesn’t rage but whispers, making it’s way across the ocean in waves. Far too ancient to be considered trendy, Japanese in … read more
Gardens of Note: 6 Ways To Create A Statement Space Summer is just around the corner which means it’s time to start cultivating your Eden. This year, our gardens have taken on a special significance — becoming private little corners of … read more
Jewels For The Home Some think of lighting as the jewellery of the home. We like to think of it more like poetry. Writing warmth and emotion into every room. What would it take for you to se … read more
Meet Chester: A Sofa With Soul There are some homes for which only a classic design will do. It might be a Georgian townhouse in Bath. Or else a beloved brownstone in Brooklyn. In both cases, the very bones of the buildin … read more
French Fancy: The Secrets Of Homes With Je Ne Sais Quoi For a long time, the secrets of French styling were deemed off limits for Anglophones. A quality so intrinsically French as not to survive on our side of the Channel. Then we discovere … read more
AW21 Lighting Report As we prepare to wind back the clocks, we’ve been thinking about all the ways we can live in the light. The kind of ideas and rituals we partake in. And how we can make coming home the … read more
Blast From The Past: B&B Italia Reissues The Iconic Camaleonda Sofa If you had to design one sofa to live with for the rest of your life, what would it look like? While there have been many attempts to create one such archetypal lounger, no designer has appr … read more
5 Urban Apartments Transformed By Smart Storage In 2021, it doesn’t matter where you live. Space is increasingly sacred. So how do sartorial city dwellers make the most of their urban lot? The truth is quite simple. They plan. … read more
AW21 Colour Stories We sit better on a colour we like. Or at least, so went the theory of Verner Panton. As one of the more rebellious Danish designers, he didn’t believe in layering pink with grey, … read more
6 Ways To Style A Beetle Chair If we’ve learnt anything from the past couple of years, it’s that change is born in the most unusual of places. It could be a Swedish schoolgirl sitting outside a parliament. Or … read more
New & Noteworthy: August Interior Design Update August is an exciting month at Chaplins. While the world basks in the Great Outdoors, we’re busy updating our showroom with the latest ideas and styles from across the globe. This mont … read more
Why We Should All Strive To Live Slowly This Summer In the age of information overload, one thing is clear. If we are to live fulfilled, distinguished lives, we must each become curators. Not of galleries of expensive art. Or ever-teetering a … read more