Neptune stories - an anthology of articles

Kitchen

Three layout ideas for a seamless open-plan kitchen

Open-plan kitchen-dining or a narrow galley space, our design director, Fred Horlock, shares his expert tips on how to make the most of your kitchen’s footprint.

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At home with Leanne Kilroy

As we’re invited into Leanne’s garden, the interior designer shares her passion for simple, elegant interiors and how she creates a welcoming alfresco supper.

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Blooming Chelsea

From the rose pavilion to garden furniture, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a date for every garden-lover’s diary.

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Quality assured

The way we design, craft and make our furniture means we can offer a lifetime guarantee on all our furniture.

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Making sense

Our sense of smell evokes memories and emotions, helping create a comforting home. The evocative fragrances of the British countryside inspired our new candle collection.

Furniture

Ready to go

A self-confessed perfectionist, Neptune co-founder John Sims-Hilditch explains how designs are refined to reach the standard required for launch.

Interiors

Playing with prints

More than mere visual elements, patterns can tell a story, weaving personality and history into the fabric of our homes.

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In the kitchen with Emma Sims-Hilditch

Neptune’s creative founder relaxes by cooking healthy, vegetable-based recipes for friends and family. Here, Emma shares three of her favourite spring dishes for an informal supper party.

Paint

The warmth within

Discover why warm-but-earthy yellows, like our new Polenta shade, are surprisingly versatile for your home. 

Interiors

Dressed for the occasion

Create a memorable tablescape that sets the scene for spring entertaining.

Furniture

Freedom to move

The most captivating kitchens are those that blend freestanding and fitted designs to create a timeless environment. Discover our freestanding pieces, crafted to complement any kitchen.

Christmas

The art of elevated gifts

Looking to create the perfect gift this Christmas? Read on for some inspiring gift ideas that will help you craft an elevated present your loved ones will cherish this Christmas.

Christmas

The hardworking Christmas kitchen

The most harmonious Christmases happen when everyone pitches in, and a well-organised kitchen—where the layout flows seamlessly, essentials are within reach, and the right tools are at hand.

Furniture

The gathering spot

A dedication to the dining table, that most treasured of pieces in your home and the anchor for modern family life.

Lincrusta x Morris & Co Edwardian Dado wallpaper design

Furniture

Wall of fame

A heritage wall panelling brand with an illustrious pedigree has been reimagined for today’s interiors thanks to a new collaboration with Morris & Co, as Stories editor Suzanne Imre discovers.

recipes

In the kitchen with Hugo Guest: Seville orange marmalade

A cherished family recipe which produces about five kilos of marmalade, perfect for gifting to friends and family as a delicious sweet treat.

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The bathing zone

Serene sanctuary. Spa retreat. Bathrooms are continuously being redefined by how we decorate them, say Samantha Scott-Jefferies, editor of The English Home.

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Staying grounded

Floors take up the most surface area in a room, and beginning a scheme by starting with a rug is something Telegraph homes editor, Jessica Doyle, recommends.

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A scented sanctuary

Vogue beauty and wellness editor, Hannah Coates, shares how the most successful rooms appeal to all our sense.

Home

A dream plan

Bedrooms have many functions to fulfil, which makes a good spatial layout an essential first step. Explore three ways to design a dream bedroom.

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A story of sculpting

Discover the story behind the natural marble used in our new Malborough collection.

Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake by Hugo Guest, Glebe House

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In the kitchen with Hugo Guest: Pistachio and olive oil cake

The combination of textures and flavours make for a delicious cake for special occasions. Recommended served sliced, along with a cup of tea.

Interiors

Off mode

Once seen as simply a source of light, the table lamp is now as much in demand as a highly decorative accessory. Consider it jewellery for your home.

Furniture

One kind of perfect

Inspired by the classic Windsor chair but re-imagined for a modern lifestyle, the new Casey armchair is testament to simple, honest design and quality materials.

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A perfectly balanced palette

Looking to create a cohesive look for any room? Use our elegant autumn colour scheming ratio and new season paint shade Bracken to help you build the perfect room scheme.

Green dresser storage unit Neptune Farlow Cabinet

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A design heritage

Neptune furniture takes cues from past masters and re-interprets them for modern living. Discover what co-founder John Sims-Hilditch considers are the enduring links.

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In the kitchen with Hugo Guest: Courgette, ricotta and anchovy tart

Hugo Guest, chef and owner of award-winning guest house and restaurant Glebe House, loves this hugely adaptable recipe for lunches or family dinners.

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When fashion falls for accessories

Lisa Armstrong, head of fashion at The Telegraph, explores the synergy between fashion and accessories that inspires pieces like our new Sennen tableware.

Home

Cheers to that!

Something to celebrate? You’ll likely want to raise a toast or two in that case, so only the best glassware will do. Discover our new collection and styling tips.

Neptune Vintage Inspired Sofa in Townhouse

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The journey of the Eliza sofa

Discover the story of how an auction house sparked the inspiration for our new Eliza sofa and how our skilled craftsmanship and engineering brought it to life.