Lifestyle

From interviews with your favourite designers and influencers, to delicious Insta-worthy recipes and health & wellbeing advice, we’ve lots of suggestions of things to do, read and see, both inside and outside the home.

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Easter Hosting Ideas

Expecting guests this bank holiday weekend? Don’t crack under the pressure. We’ve got some great Easter hosting ideas for the whole nest to enjoy…
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Behind the Brand: Gabriel Scott

We spoke to Scott Richler, Co-Founder of luxury lighting label Gabriel Scott, to find out more about the brand…

Food for the Soul with Bryant Terry

From jerk chicken ramen to sweet potato grits, embark on a culinary journey with these delicious recipes inspired by family and traditions...

Labours of Love: Inspiring Renovation Projects

We’ve talked to some of our favourite renovation accounts about their restoration projects and why they fell in love with their properties.

At Home with Daniel Hopwood

Daniel Hopwood founded his successful London-based interior design studio over 27 years ago, specialising in residential and commercial design. Now with a successful TV career under his belt, the esteemed interior expert talks to us about his personal home style and inspirations...

The First Ten Years: Traditional and Modern Anniversary Gifts

Whether you prefer to stick with tradition or want to embrace a modern take on anniversary gifting, here’s our top picks for the first ten years of marriage…
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What Are the UK’s Favourite Prints?

What are the UK’s favourite styles, which patterns have a more select appeal, and how do style trends vary across the country? The answers might just surprise you...
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Discover Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black from Thames & Hudson

A decade after the artist's untimely death, Thames & Hudson have published Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black, the definitive story of Amy Winehouse's life and career. Discover the book and the accompanying upcoming exhibition at London's Design Museum...
Behind the Brand: Apparis

Behind the Brand: Apparis

Apparis is a modern vegan fashion brand founded in 2016 by French duo Amélie Brick and Lauren Nouchi. The women behind the eco- and fashion-conscious brand share their story ...

At Home with Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane, Scottish fashion designer and founder of the luxury label, talks home style, Christmas traditions, and what’s in store for 2022...
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And the #IBA21 Winners Are...

After a summer of nominations, voting and judging, this year’s winners of the AMARA Interior Blog Awards have been revealed. Did your favourites bag an award?

Versace and 5 Other Italian Brands You Need to Know

In the world of interior design, Versace Home dominates the Italian high-end, but there are others that really need more attention. Here are our top five Italian brands we think you need to know...
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Behind the Brand: Reed Family Linen

A family business spanning six generations, Reed Family Linen have been designing, manufacturing and servicing high-quality linens for over 165 years. We take a look at the family’s rich textural history…
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At Home with Alice Temperley MBE

Founder of the eponymous clothing brand Temperley London, Somerset-born fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE sits down with us to talk fashion, inspiration, and what the rest of the year has in store for her…

Behind the Brand: Flos

Founded in 1962, Flos are renowned for their high-quality approach to lamp design and production. Design Curators Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla talk about the brand’s history, designs, and what’s in store for the future...
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The 10 Best Modern Cutlery Sets to Give Your Table the Wow Factor

When updating your table, cutlery can often be forgotten with the same set used year on year. Here are our top modern cutlery sets for a fresh new look...
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Trade Talk with Charu Gandhi from Elicyon

Charu Gandhi is the founder and director of Elicyon, a multi award-winning luxury interior design studio based in London. Here, she tells us about starting up her own company and why having a trade account at AMARA is Elicyon’s superpower...

Back to Work: Everyday Essentials

As life is starting to return to normal, it’s time to kick off our slippers, dust off our laptop bags and head back into the workspace. It might all feel a bit alien right now, so we’ve put together a list of back to office essentials to get you started...

Q&A with KLC Student Interior Design Competition Winner

We caught up with Claudia Ambrosi, the winner of our Student Interior Design Competition with KLC School of Design, to discuss how she transformed a 200-year old rural cottage into a functional and modern family home...
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#IBA21 Nominations Are Now OPEN

The 2021 AMARA Interior Blog Awards are well underway with nominations now officially open. What are the categories this year? Let’s take a look…