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How to Choose a TV Unit With Open and Closed Storage UK
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a TV Unit With Open and Closed Storage UK

A TV unit that combines open and closed storage offers the best of both worlds, and it suits the way many UK households actually live. Open shelving keeps everyday items within reach and gives you space to display a few favourite objects, while closed cabinets and drawers hide the cables, devices and paperwork that gather in any living room. This guide helps you work out the balance of storage you need, then explains how proportion changes the way a mixed unit reads on the wall. We look at how gloss and timber finishes interact with open and closed sections, and share a simple approach to styling open shelves so they look curated rather than crammed. With living rooms often doubling as workspaces and play areas, a thoughtfully chosen unit lets you decide what to show and what to tuck away, keeping the whole room calm and characterful....

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How to Choose a Low Profile TV Unit for a UK Living Room
June 17, 2026

How to Choose a Low Profile TV Unit for a UK Living Room

A low profile TV unit sits close to the floor and keeps its visual weight near the ground, which is a quietly clever choice in many UK living rooms. By opening up the wall above the screen and letting light travel freely, it helps a room feel relaxed and contemporary without anything bulky taking over. This guide walks through the measurements that matter, including viewing height and the right width for your space, before looking at finishes that flatter a long horizontal design. We also cover how to plan storage without adding height, where to place the unit for balance, and how to style the surface with restraint. Whether you are working with a compact lounge or a larger room that favours clean lines, these practical pointers will help you choose a low unit that feels considered and genuinely easy to live with day to day....

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How to Style a Dining Table in a UK Home
June 17, 2026

How to Style a Dining Table in a UK Home

A dining table works across very different moments, from a quiet breakfast to a table laid for friends, so styling it well means planning for both. This guide shows how to build a simple everyday look that never gets in the way of meals, then layer texture and tableware for guests using a coherent palette. It explains how lighting sets the mood from daylight to candlelight, and how a nearby sideboard and a well placed mirror connect the table to the wider room. With a light, editing touch and an eye on real UK dining rooms, it helps you create a warm, welcoming centre that draws people to sit down and stay....

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How to Choose Between a Round and Rectangular Dining Table for a UK Room
June 17, 2026

How to Choose Between a Round and Rectangular Dining Table for a UK Room

Choosing between a round and rectangular dining table is usually decided by the room itself rather than taste alone. This guide explains where round tables shine, in compact, square and sociable spaces, and where rectangular tables make more sense, in longer rooms and larger households that value seating capacity. It looks at clearance and flow, how shape interacts with light and existing furniture, and how seating should follow the form you choose. With practical advice grounded in real UK rooms and their constraints, it helps you picture each shape at a full meal so you can trust the version that lets people sit, move and talk with ease....

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How to Match Dining Chairs to a Dining Table in a UK Home
June 17, 2026

How to Match Dining Chairs to a Dining Table in a UK Home

Matching dining chairs to a table is less about strict rules and more about reading the table you already have, from its material and tone to its proportions. This guide explains how to get the height and spacing right for genuine comfort, when to echo the table material and when a gentle contrast works better, and how to use colour and texture without overwhelming a room. It also looks at the relaxed trend of mixing chairs and benches while keeping a scheme cohesive. Grounded in real UK dining rooms, it helps you arrive at a combination where table and chairs feel like a single considered piece rather than two separate buys....

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How to Make a Small UK Hallway Work With the Right Furniture
June 10, 2026

How to Make a Small UK Hallway Work With the Right Furniture

A small hallway sets the tone for the whole house, and making it work is less about square footage than about good decisions. With a little planning, even a narrow corridor can hold everything a household needs near the door while staying open and welcoming. This guide starts with how you actually use the space each day, then moves through choosing slim tall furniture over wide low pieces, keeping the floor clear, and using mirrors to borrow light and depth. It also covers building in a home for every item so the area stays tidy with little effort, before finishing with the light and warmth that turn a passage into a genuine part of the home....

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How to Choose Narrow Hallway Storage That Keeps a UK Home Tidy
June 10, 2026

How to Choose Narrow Hallway Storage That Keeps a UK Home Tidy

A tidy hallway starts with good choices made before you buy, and this guide explains how to choose narrow storage that keeps a UK home in order. We begin with observing how you actually live, noting where shoes, coats and post naturally land, then move on to accurate measuring in unforgiving narrow spaces. There is clear advice on matching storage to the type of clutter you have, whether that is footwear, coats or a mix of everyday items, and why closed storage usually stays calmer than open shelving. We also cover useful surfaces, smooth flow and coordinating finishes for an intentional look. A short FAQ answers common questions on planning, measuring and leaving room to grow....

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How to Choose Shoe Storage for a Narrow Hallway That Holds a Family UK
June 10, 2026

How to Choose Shoe Storage for a Narrow Hallway That Holds a Family UK

A family quickly fills a hallway with shoes, and a narrow corridor makes the problem harder still. Choosing the right storage is less about one clever product and more about matching capacity, depth and routine to daily life. This guide starts with honestly counting the pairs that need to live by the door, then explains how to gain capacity through height and length rather than depth. We look at sorting storage by person and season, building a joined up system of cabinet, hooks and bench, and choosing finishes that survive constant use. There is also advice on keeping the system tidy with light daily routines. A short question and answer section covers capacity, layout and durability for busy households....

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How to Choose Shoe Storage for a Narrow UK Hallway
June 10, 2026

How to Choose Shoe Storage for a Narrow UK Hallway

Choosing shoe storage for a narrow hallway is a small decision with a daily payoff, and this guide walks through it step by step. We start with careful measuring of the walkway, wall and door swing, then look at sizing storage to the shoes you actually wear rather than your full collection. There is clear advice on deciding between open racks and closed cabinets, choosing the shallow depths that keep a corridor clear, weighing whether a seating bench is worth the space, and matching the finish to the available light. The guide ends with thoughts on choosing lasting construction and a short FAQ covering the most important factors, so you can find slim storage that keeps your entrance clear and tidy for years to come....

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How a Corner Desk Fits a UK Bedroom Home Office Without Wasting Space
June 10, 2026

How a Corner Desk Fits a UK Bedroom Home Office Without Wasting Space

Many UK homes ask the bedroom to double as a workplace, which means fitting in a desk without losing the calm of the room. This guide explains how a corner desk solves the puzzle by using the space a bed and wardrobe leave untouched, keeping a small footprint and a clear floor. We look at keeping work and rest separate by facing the desk away from the bed, choosing a soft finish that blends with bedroom furniture, and using closed storage that hides the working day each evening. We also cover lighting that suits both roles, from cosy ambient light to a focused desk lamp you can switch off. With careful planning, a bedroom can hold a proper home office and still feel like a retreat. At Furniture in Fashion we offer modern furniture across the UK with free delivery to make a dual purpose room simple to create....

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