Ways with Olive
Three ways to welcome our newest (and very versatile) colour, Olive, into your home: through paint, ...
The new season wish list
The arrival of a seasonal collection is an exciting time for us here at Neptune (and for you, our cu...
Material matters
Dive into the materials that make up our newest collection – be it timber, ceramic or textile – and ...
Olive's perfect partners
One colour alone doesn’t create a decorating scheme, so whenever we bring out a new seasonal hue (wh...
One kitchen: three ways
The Suffolk collection is our most pared back kitchen – drawing on the refined simplicity of Shaker ...
In the kitchen: The Provenist’s beetroot brownies recipe
At our sister café, The Provenist (which you’ll find next door to Neptune Bath), the menu is all abo...
Trend report: kitchen colours
When it comes to deciding what colour to paint your kitchen, chances are you’re going to fall into o...
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...
How to style kitchen shelves
Our stylist shares her advice on styling your kitchen’s open shelving – from what objects to include...
The foundations of using pattern, the Neptune way
There are some designers (and homes) for whom pattern is something to be draped across many surfaces...
An expert's eye on: moodboards
Rethinking your home’s interior, be it one of your smallest spaces or a whole home overhaul, always ...
Installing your Neptune kitchen: what to expect
Tony Cramp, our kitchen installation manager, talks us through the unique installation process at Ne...
An expert’s guide on kitchen installation
Tony Cramp, our Kitchen Installation Manager, talks us through the unique installation process at Ne...
Small kitchen cabinetry
Any kitchen, no matter how big or small, needs to include effective storage to feel considered and u...
Kirsty & her vegetable garden
How does your garden grow? In the question of Kirsty’s, plentifully and seasonally thanks to the ext...
A summer smoothie bowl recipe
Smoothies and smoothie bowls (which are thicker, so you can eat them with a spoon from a bowl, givin...
Shaker Maker
Shaker kitchens have been popular for decades, and there’s a very good reason why. The chameleon of ...
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...
Jess & her Henley kitchen
What do you get when you cross a coastal, Cornish, built-from-scratch home with a New England meets ...
Flower school: ways with our vases
We break down the four main shapes of vase (pot and jug) in our collection, and offer advice and ide...
An ode to the occasional chair
What makes a chair ‘occasional’? And why should you welcome one into your home?...
Let’s Design: home edition
In part two of our ‘Let’s Design’ blog series, one of our home designers George talks us through the...
Let's design: kitchen edition
Designing a new kitchen can be daunting and overwhelming, but it can also be a great deal of fun. An...
The last days of summer
Early autumn often brings with it the happy surprise of an Indian summer. Unexpected clear skies and...
Reaching new heights
Two years ago, Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch began mentoring Neil, an ex-soldier who lost bo...
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...
A flower visionary: Philippa Craddock
“I must have flowers, always, and always,” declared Impressionist artist Claude Monet. And he has a ...
Using colour in the kitchen: tone on tone
Just a few posts ago, we explored how you can use colour in the kitchen with strong contrasts. This ...
A simple guide to stools, footstools and ottomans
Even though we often talk about stools, footstools and ottomans as the same thing, knowing what make...
A blueberry, elderflower and yoghurt loaf cake
A spot of baking is one of our favourite ways to make the most of the flavours of summer. But, when ...
An expert’s eye on lighting
A favourite subject amongst interior designers and writers alike, there’s a lot to say (and a lot th...
Demystifying the design process
Embarking on a home project can be refreshing, exciting and creative. It can also be daunting. Where...
Building a beautiful bathroom
For all its practical purpose, a bathroom is also a place to relax, to spend time in your own compan...
The beauty of crushed linen
Last week, you might have read our piece on how you can stay cool when the weather gets balmy. The a...
How to keep your home cool in summer
As the mercury rises this week, sun worshipers may rejoice, but the other side of the coin is the in...
In the kitchen: cocktail and mocktail creations
Every party is better when there’s a cocktail involved (even if it’s a socially-distanced party), an...
Ali & her Suffolk kitchen
When the Laslett family left their Canterbury home over ten years ago for a stint of living and work...
Lean back: the other way to 'hang' your art
Long gone are the days where hammer and nail were the only way to approach pictures on walls. Whethe...
A potted history
The dinner parties held by Catherine the Great must have been a sight to behold. In 1778, the Empres...
How to do a kitchen refresh rather than invest
Suggestions from the Neptune design team to give your kitchen a mini makeover....