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Inspiration

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The one-hundred-year mindset

Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch tells journalist Suzanne Imre how looking beyond the here and ...

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Jo, Scott and their Henley kitchen & utility

A masterclass in making a clean and bold monochrome palette work in a period home.

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James, Alex and their Suffolk kitchen

City dwellers James and Alex call London’s leafy Queen’s Park home. Situated a stone’s throw from ce...

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John and Emma Sims-Hilditch’s Chichester kitchen through the decades

Thirty-odd years ago, John and Emma Sims-Hilditch bought a rundown cottage, formerly a school house,...

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Wendy and her Suffolk kitchen

The history of Wendy’s Kent home is extensive, much like the renovation project that, in the summer ...

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The art of accumulating: how to create meaningful interiors

Accumulating, collecting, curating. Such pastimes were raised to a fine art by our Victorian ancesto...

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Lili & Lodewijk and their Neptune home

The owners of this home tell us how they returned to their previously loved property in Surrey after...

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Nigel & David’s Chichester kitchen

The family: Nigel, David and Nellie, the cat. The house: An 1880s, semi-detached house in Ealing, we...

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Choosing hardware for your kitchen

How to choose handles and hardware for your kitchen, considering shape, finish, form and function.

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How to organise a kitchen larder

How to arrange your larder or food cupboards to look good and – more importantly – work well.

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Tips and tricks for packing up Christmas

A handful of ideas we’ve gathered along the way to make it as easy as possible.

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Celebrating the beauty of winter light

Finding the joy in winter’s light, come crystal clear sun or moodily overcast skies.

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The art of slow decorating

A lick of paint and some new cushions is one way to update a home. But to reap the rewards of decora...

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How to define your personal style

As social media and TV programmes have allowed us indulgent glimpses into other people’s homes, so o...

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Kat Farmer & her living room redesign

A home design journey with celebrated blogger, Instagrammer and TV presenter, Kat Farmer.

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How to add character in a new build

A few clever design and decorating decisions can add years to a newer home

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A history of velvet

Uniting elegance with comfort, velvet’s history is every bit as noble as you might expect.

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Lucy, Dave & their Suffolk kitchen

A Suffolk kitchen for an Arts & Crafts home, all dressed up for Christmas.

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How to dye ribbons using natural materials

Easily create custom-coloured ribbons using plants and a couple of household ingredients.

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How to make paper pinwheel decorations

An easy, effective and satisfying paper craft to try your hand at this December.

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Why do we hang wreaths?

Ever wondered why we hang wreaths at Christmastime? Read on for a brief look at their long history.

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Meet the designer: Francesca Wardle & our Francesca fabric

We chat to the designer behind our new Francesca fabric collection.

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Arranging autumn & winter flowers

Stylist and author Marry Norden shares tips for arranging flowers and foliage in the colder months.

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Lighting as a texture

Never mind textiles and timber, lighting is one of the best creators of texture in your home.

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How to choose a lampshade

Tips for selecting the shade that best suits your lamp, the room and how much light you need.

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Hidden elements of design: Marlborough Tiles

A third-generation family business producing artisan tiles in Wiltshire. 

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For the love of marble

The enduring appeal of this classical material and how to use it in a modern way.

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Nature’s palette

Michelle Ogundehin on why ‘natural’ colours appeal so much.

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Wycombe bench: a balance of beauty and utility

‘William Morris put it brilliantly, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be beautiful...

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In the making: cushion and throw weaving

The history of weaving is a long one. Dating back to the Neolithic period in fact. And, in Britain, ...

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A history of Harris Tweed

A longtime Neptune favourite, this handmade textile is both a domestic treasure and a style icon. Wr...

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The story of our Francesca print

Our Francesca pattern tells a story of nature, texture and scale. A pretty watercolour design create...

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Adding character with grand scale pattern

How to work big patterns into a scheme successfully

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Ways with Clove

Three colour palette ideas with our newest shade, Clove, at their heart

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The autumn edit

The Neptune team and friends choose their favourite designs from our new collection

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A history of linen

From Ancient Egypt to the modern home via the battlefields of World War Two, linen is one of our mos...

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Material matters, part two: wellbeing

Part two in our series looking at the materials we should be using in our homes in the future

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The art of combining old and new

How to work antiques and treasures into your scheme

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Fiona & her living room

How our Home Design Service helped instil a little colour confidence to create this inviting living ...

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Material matters, part one: sustainability

Part one in our series exploring the materials we’ll be making and living with in the future.