How to create the perfect reading nook
Advice on creating an inviting spot for reading from George, our home designer at Neptune Fulham.
In search of the perfect cup of coffee
The Provenist’s resident barista, Olivia, breaks down the different types of coffee and shares her t...
Take a (perfectly positioned) seat
Some general rules-of-thumb to consider when buying a desk chair, as well as our Home Designers’ per...
You'll find me in the orchard
Apple orchards hold more than just apples, as chef and food writer James Rich explains.
When old favourites met new friends
Our autumn photography shows just how, when chosen carefully and with timelessness in mind, older fu...
How to grow baby leaf spinach
There’s much lore regarding spinach. The legendary pipe-smoking sailor, Popeye, got his strength fro...
Remembering Sir Terence Conran
In tribute to one of Britain’s most influential and ground-breaking designers, former Livingetc edit...
The green kitchen: houseplants for the heart of your home
Every kitchen should have a houseplant or two. Like any other room in your home, they bring life and...
The return of dark wood furniture
Wooden furniture never goes out of style, but it can be fascinating to note how different tones and ...
Green: a social history
In 2019 visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show saw, alongside polished displays of sculptural grasses a...
Caspar: the engineering behind the design
Several seasons ago, our design team created Caspar – a club armchair that’s all about heritage, fro...
For the love of the humble bee
Over the summer, while our roads and streets fell silent, it wasn’t only the birds whose presence be...
The evolution of an armchair
At Neptune, we take the design process very, very seriously. That’s not to say there’s no room for f...
Let's stay home
The story of our new autumn collection, and a story of our times.
The collection in the making
We caught up with our design team’s leader, Rebecca, to chat about the inspiration for some of autum...
Ways with Olive
Three ways to welcome our newest (and very versatile) colour, Olive, into your home: through paint, ...
The new season wish list
The arrival of a seasonal collection is an exciting time for us here at Neptune (and for you, our cu...
Material matters
Dive into the materials that make up our newest collection – be it timber, ceramic or textile – and ...
One kitchen: three ways
The Suffolk collection is our most pared back kitchen – drawing on the refined simplicity of Shaker ...
In the kitchen: The Provenist’s beetroot brownies recipe
At our sister café, The Provenist (which you’ll find next door to Neptune Bath), the menu is all abo...
Trend report: kitchen colours
When it comes to deciding what colour to paint your kitchen, chances are you’re going to fall into o...
How to create a warm and characterful minimalist home
'Less is more’ has always been a guiding principle for us here at Neptune. Understated, edited and p...
Kitchen installation: a helpful guide
Here we answer some frequently-asked questions, and talk you through the unique installation process...
Small kitchen cabinetry
Any kitchen, no matter how big or small, needs to include effective storage to feel considered and u...
A summer smoothie bowl recipe
Smoothies and smoothie bowls (which are thicker, so you can eat them with a spoon from a bowl, givin...
Flower school: ways with our vases
We break down the four main shapes of vase (pot and jug) in our collection, and offer advice and ide...
An ode to the occasional chair
What makes a chair ‘occasional’? And why should you welcome one into your home?
How to dress kitchen windows
What you put up at the windows makes a huge difference to the feel of any room, but it’s especially ...
Let’s design: kitchen edition
Designing a new kitchen can be daunting and overwhelming, but it can also be a great deal of fun. An...
The last days of summer
Early autumn often brings with it the happy surprise of an Indian summer. Unexpected clear skies and...
Reaching new heights
Two years ago, Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch began mentoring Neil, an ex-soldier who lost bo...
Our paint palettes: making selection easy
Everyone’s had the experience at one time or another: thinking you’ve settled on a choice, only to s...
A flower visionary: Philippa Craddock
“I must have flowers, always, and always,” declared Impressionist artist Claude Monet. And he has a ...
A blueberry, elderflower and yoghurt loaf cake
A spot of baking is one of our favourite ways to make the most of the flavours of summer. But, when ...
Building a beautiful bathroom
For all its practical purpose, a bathroom is also a place to relax, to spend time in your own compan...
The beauty of linen in the bedroom
With summer now behind us, thoughts turn to layering textiles in our bedrooms that will keep us comf...
Infused with summer: drinks recipes straight from the garden
This season, we’ve been experimenting with home-grown garden herbs to create two delicious (and, mor...
Lean back: the other way to ‘hang’ your art
Long gone are the days where hammer and nail were the only way to approach pictures on walls. Whethe...
A potted history
The dinner parties held by Catherine the Great must have been a sight to behold. In 1778, the Empres...
How to do a kitchen refresh rather than invest
Suggestions from the Neptune design team to give your kitchen a mini makeover.