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September 13, 2026

Media Wall vs Entertainment Unit: UK Cost Comparison 2026

A media wall and an entertainment unit solve the same problem by entirely different means, and Furniture in Fashion's 2026 comparison sets out where the real difference lies. One is a construction project involving studwork, plastering, decoration and regulated electrical work; the other is a delivered piece of furniture that requires no trades and can be moved or replaced. Our analysis explains why depth is the dimension that decides the outcome, with stud builds typically projecting 20 cm to 35 cm into the room across a full wall run, and why that matters in terraced front rooms and new build living rooms viewed along their short axis. We cover ventilation and access requirements for recessed screens and fires, the reversibility question for renters, and how to size a freestanding unit to the television. No cost figures are published....

September 5, 2026

The Vanity Unit Affordability Report: Wages vs Furniture Prices

Affordability in bathroom furniture is not settled by the price of the unit. It is settled by whether the unit fits the plumbing that already exists, and by how long the carcase survives a humid room. That is the conclusion of this report, and it is why the cheapest specification frequently produces the most expensive bathroom. We do not publish prices or wage ratios in our editorial work: the Office for National Statistics publishes earnings through the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, but no dataset pairs those earnings with bathroom furniture prices, and we will not construct one. What we set out instead is where cost actually accumulates: moving a waste connection, choosing wall hung over floor standing without checking the wall, buying a unit that needs a specific basin, and specifying unsealed board in a room with weak extraction. Each of those decisions costs more than the unit itself....

September 4, 2026

Wall Lights Online vs In-Store: UK Purchase Channel Data 2026

The channel British households buy wall lighting through is decided by whether the wiring position has already been fixed. That is the headline conclusion of the UK Purchase Channel Data 2026 report from furniture and lighting retailer Furniture in Fashion, which finds that a known cable location turns wall light buying into a specification exercise suited to online purchase, while an open position pulls the decision towards a showroom. Replacement purchases are the most online friendly of all, because backplate size, projection, lamp type and fixing centres are already known, and the report identifies backplate dimensions as the specification most often missed, since a smaller plate exposes the patched wall behind it. Colour temperature and beam shape remain the attributes buyers most want to assess in person. The analysis contains no channel share figures, because comparable national data on UK lighting purchase channels is not published....

July 16, 2026

Best Room Dividers for UK Homes Going Through an Open Plan Renovation

An open plan renovation floods a UK home with light and sociability, but a single large space can feel unstructured and noisy once the work is finished. This guide explores the best room dividers for reintroducing gentle zones without rebuilding the wall you just removed. Discover why open plan living benefits from definition, how freestanding slatted screens separate areas while keeping light flowing, and why open shelving and low sideboards make brilliant double duty dividers. Learn how a rug can anchor a zone, why consistent materials stop a space fracturing into several small rooms, and how to protect light and sightlines throughout. Practical advice for real British homes mid renovation....

July 16, 2026

How to Choose Upholstered Furniture for a UK Home Being Renovated

Renovating a home is a rare chance to plan your furniture properly, room by room, rather than buying piecemeal over years. This guide explains how to choose upholstered furniture for a UK home being renovated, starting by planning around the finished scheme rather than the current mess. We cover measuring finished dimensions and checking delivery access, timing purchases so pieces arrive as rooms are completed, and choosing durable fabrics that cope with a settling home. You will find advice on protecting furniture if work is still ongoing, buying room by room for a cohesive result, and choosing storage led, multi purpose pieces that keep a new home tidy. With a considered approach, you can avoid costly delays and disappointments, picture your finished rooms as the work progresses, and invest in upholstered furniture that looks its best once the dust has finally settled....

July 9, 2026

How to Choose Furniture for a Home Renovation Project

A renovation is rewarding and demanding in equal measure, and furniture is too often left until the dust has settled. Yet the pieces you choose shape how the finished rooms feel, and thinking about them earlier saves money and avoids mistakes. This guide shows you how to plan furniture into the design from the start, match new pieces to your finished scheme of flooring and paintwork, and prioritise the rooms being transformed. We also look at choosing durable pieces for a fresh start, timing deliveries around the works so nothing arrives too soon or too late, and keeping a little flexibility for the inevitable surprises. Read on to make furniture part of the design rather than an afterthought....

June 18, 2026

Best Dining Tables for UK Homes Being Renovated From the Ground Up

A full renovation is one of the few times you can plan a dining area around the table rather than forcing the table into a fixed space. This guide walks through choosing a dining table while your home is still being rebuilt, from working off the final floor plan instead of the empty shell to coordinating materials with your new finishes. We compare marble, solid wood and high gloss surfaces, explaining which suits modern kitchens, warmer natural schemes and busy family rooms. There is advice on building flexibility into the room with an extending design so the space adapts over the years, and a reminder to plan furniture across rooms early for a cohesive finished home. Finally, we cover the practical matter of access, since new doorways and staircases can make moving a large table indoors harder than expected once the build is complete....

June 17, 2026

How to Choose a Dining Table for a UK Home Being Renovated

Renovating a home is a rare chance to plan a dining space from a clean slate, shaping the room and the furniture together rather than fitting a table around an existing layout. This guide explains how to choose a dining table during a renovation, when decisions about layout, flooring and lighting all influence what works best. We look at planning the table into the layout early, matching it to new finishes such as fresh floors and units, and thinking about lighting while wiring is still easy to change. We also cover allowing for flexibility with an extending design, and coordinating seating and storage so the whole scheme feels considered. With a little foresight, the dining area becomes a natural part of the finished home rather than an afterthought....

June 5, 2026

The Best Bedroom Interior Ideas for UK Homes Being Renovated

Renovating a bedroom is the moment to rethink how the room genuinely works, not simply how it looks. This guide walks through the decisions that matter most in a UK home, beginning with settling the position of the bed and planning storage that climbs the walls to keep clutter at bay. We look at choosing a quiet, layered colour scheme that holds up in flat British light, lighting the room in three stages, and keeping sensible walkways in tight footprints. There is advice on coordinating finishes without making everything match, the small details that settle a room, and choosing pieces that age gracefully rather than dating fast. Practical FAQs cover where to start, how to make a compact room feel larger, how much space to leave around the bed and whether furniture sets are worth it, so your renovated bedroom feels calm at night and easy to use each morning for years....

June 3, 2026

Interior Design Ideas for UK Homes Being Renovated Room by Room

Renovating a UK home is rarely done all at once. Most households work through it room by room, balancing budget, time and daily life. This guide walks through practical interior design ideas for each space, from the hallway that sets the tone to the living room at the heart of the home. We cover kitchen and dining decisions, calm and well organised bedrooms, and hard working bathrooms where storage is often the missing piece. Along the way we explain how to plan the order of work, why messy structural jobs should come first, and how to keep a thread of colour or material running through the whole house so it feels connected rather than disjointed. There is also advice on working with the features your home already has, whether that is a period fireplace or the clean lines of a newer build, so each room feels considered....

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