From Decorex to PAD, were it not for the pandemic, October would have been high-season for London's top furniture and design shows. Not to be defeated, this month we thought we'd share some icons of modern design with you ...

Dinner for 6 at home, whilst we still can. Let's make the table colourful and fun. Here is Almost Essential selection of tableware to dress your table up! 

As part of a our series meeting the Almost Essential community, we speak to Dawn, a talented muralist, who has been working as a bespoke muralist and painter since the 1990s. Her work has been featured in Vogue, House and Garden, English Home, Sunday Times Style, and How To Spend It.

Our friends at LOT have shared their interior mood board inspiration for June - which reminds us to go out and find our own silver lining.

Start off the new year with smart and stylish home improvements. Searching out London’s best in numerous fields, services and ideas, take the headache out of small and large home improvements

Janine, one of Almost Essential's recommended interior designers, has helpfully highlighted some of the key interior design trends to look out for from this year's Decorex show.

There are many ways to manage your life and, by extension, your stress levels. You may be surprised to learn that interior decorating plays an unexpectedly large role in enhancing your calm.

As Spring slowly springs into action, you may be considering undertaking a home renovation project. The work involved is daunting, however this high-end interior design and architectural practice (highly recommended by Almost Essential) has some advice that will help turn the burdens into a joy!

Spring is in the air and with the increase in temperature and day light your garden will be bursting into life. Acclaimed garden designer Richard Miers has a few tips and ideas for you.

A new exquisite series of decorative pieces designed by Harumi Klossowska de Rola for Maison Goossens, would make the perfect gift for anyone with an eye for homeware design this Christmas. Available exclusively through our partners, we take a look at the story behind these exquisite new works.

With the nights drawn in and the heating most definitely switched on, Almost Essential's recommended home stylist wanted to share some autumn and winter interiors styling tips, to help you have your home feeling stylishly snug in no time.