The power of sound
What constitutes the perfect home sound system? We asked Greg McAllister, sound experience manager a...
On Pantone’s 2021 Colours of the Year
This year, as they have been doing since the first year of the new millennium, Pantone have selected...
The versatility of Chawton
Chawton’s not a new topic for us here on the journal. And rightly so: as a storage design that you c...
A brief history of kitchens
You could say, the kitchen as we know it, began in 1802 with the invention of the range oven. Prior ...
Renew, reuse, relove
Using the furniture and accessories that you already have – or giving a new home to an antique, vint...
The joy of sitting in
Staying in. Whether you relished the prospect before or not, by now, an evening at home has certainl...
Welcoming in winter
While the magic and generosity of Christmas is the point at which many of our winters turn, it’s not...
Chris and her Chichester kitchen
When this retired couple decided to return home after years of living overseas, they decided this wo...
Colour scheming
The colours we surround ourselves with can affect our mood, so when it comes to deciding on the pale...
A natural, seasonal palette
“Choose only one master – nature,” said Rembrandt, and we have to agree with the formidable Dutch ar...
Design in every detail
‘Have nothing in your house which you do not know to be useful, o r believe to be beautiful’ is a ra...
Installing your Neptune kitchen: what to expect
Tony Cramp, our kitchen installation manager, talks us through the unique installation process at Ne...
Small kitchen cabinetry (1)
Any kitchen, no matter how big or small, needs to include effective storage to feel considered and u...
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...
Olive's perfect partners
One colour alone doesn’t create a decorating scheme, so whenever we bring out a new seasonal hue (wh...
Trend report: kitchen colours
When it comes to deciding what colour to paint your kitchen, chances are you’re going to fall into o...
One kitchen: three ways
The Suffolk collection is our most pared back kitchen – drawing on the refined simplicity of Shaker ...
The foundations of interior design
One of the questions we’re often asked in our stores is how you can recreate the same calm and consi...
Shaker Maker
Shaker kitchens have been popular for decades, and there’s a very good reason why. The chameleon of ...
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...
Ways to dress the base of your Christmas tree
When you’re thinking about how to decorate your Christmas tree, it’s easy to focus on the main part ...
Ready for hosting – creating prep space in your kitchen
Whether you’re about to start on a new kitchen design for your home or are thinking of ways to rejig...
Leoni, Nathan & their Chichester kitchen
Our latest home profile shows our Chichester kitchen in two contrasting lights – at the same time. T...
Festive ways to decorate banisters
Stairs can be one of the most mesmerising places to put Christmas decorations – they’re a clear stat...
Ways to use tablecloths
Tablecloths are one of those extra things for the dining room that can easily get forgotten. Once an...
Trudi Sinclair & her Limehouse kitchen
A glossy, glamorous, bright, white space is what Trudi and her family wanted from their new kitchen....
Three Christmas tabletop decoration ideas
There’s never just one way to decorate your dining table at Christmas. Each year, you can try someth...
The guest bedroom guide
Christmas is the time of year where we all really, really want to play the perfect host. We want to ...
Kimberley Savill & her Chichester kitchen
Kimberley described her home as a “typical 1930s property in desperate need of renovating”. But now ...
Christmas tree decorating ideas: two looks to try
Most of us have a set way that we decorate our Christmas trees each year. There might be a couple of...
Tips for kitchen cupboard organisation
Probably the best time to plan your cupboard storage is when you’re having a kitchen redesign, as yo...
Sofas and armchairs: to match or not?
Sofas and armchairs are the building blocks of any living room – their shapes, colours and textures ...
In praise of sideboards – and why every home needs one
Traditionally, sideboards were a feature of dining rooms, but in fact, they can hold their own almos...
How to mix new and antique furniture
Some homes are full of antique furniture. Others have just one or two pieces. Then there are those t...
How to dress a kitchen island
Not everyone has space for an island in their kitchen, but if you do, it’s likely to be the focal p...
Danni Collyer & her Chichester kitchen
Managing a property conversion, running their own business and bringing up a family. Let’s just say ...
Carolyn Swash & her Henley kitchen
This is the home story of a couple who moved from a Gloucestershire village to the centre of Chelten...
Zoning your kitchen
There are a few reasons for all the conversation around kitchens being seen as living spaces. ...
What to have on display in a kitchen
Do you ever find yourself staring in wonder at clutter-free kitchens as you flick through your favou...
Ways to style your dining table when you’re not using it
Dining tables are usually talked about in terms of shape, size and the kind of chairs that match bes...