Design Guides

Buying Guide

Choosing Outdoor Furniture for British Gardens

Practical advice for choosing outdoor furniture that suits British weather, your available space and the way you use the garden.

How to Choose a Portable Table Lamp

Choose a portable lamp by light output, battery performance, charging method, controls and where you plan to use it.

How High Should a Pendant Light Hang?

How low is too low? Use our practical guide to position pendant lights above dining tables, kitchen islands and open areas.

How to Choose the Right Rug Size

Our practical rug-size guide explains how to measure and position a rug beneath sofas, dining tables and beds for a more resolved room.

What Size Dining Table Do I Need?

Work out the right table size for your room with practical advice on seating capacity, circulation space, shapes, bases and extension leaves.

How to Choose the Right Bar Stool Height

Measure once and choose the correct stool height with our practical guide to counters, kitchen islands, spacing, legroom and backrests.

How to Choose the Right Dining Chair

From table clearance and seat comfort to materials and upholstery, this guide explains what to check before choosing dining chairs for everyday use.