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Autumnal Paint: Meet Saddle Brown

As we launch our new paint shade, Saddle, author and colour expert Kassia St Clair roams free on the chameleon qualities of shades of brown.

Furniture

Cut from the same cloth

To mark the relationship between Neptune and Fermoie, we get to know the British brand behind such distinctive and beautiful fabric.

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Deliciously Ella's plum, blackberry & maple crumble

Nothing beats a hot fruity crumble on a cold day. With hints of cinnamon, vanilla, maple, and almond, this beautiful plum and blackberry crumble looks and tastes absolutely amazing. Makes enough f...

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聽how to make the most of your kitchen鈥檚 footprint.聽

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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.聽聽

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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.聽聽

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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.

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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.聽聽

The best kitchen designs evolve to reflect individual needs, from the smaller, starter kitchen to the considerably larger, kitchen-as-a-living-room space. Our Suffolk kitchen is an example of a sty...

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.聽聽

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In the kitchen with Emma Sims-Hilditch

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

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Apple, blackberry and cinnamon puff pastry tarts

A slightly different take on the classic apple pie. One that鈥檚 ready to be wrapped up and taken with you on an afternoon walk, whether you鈥檙e venturing out on a proper ramble or simply dashing to t...

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Deliciously Ella鈥檚 slow roasted aubergine & butternut squash

This is the perfect plant-based main. Slow roasted wedges of aubergine and butternut squash are tossed with chilli, thyme, and za鈥檃tar, then layered with crispy maple lentils and spicy garlic yogh...

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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.聽聽

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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.聽聽

Kitchen

A place for everything

From pots and pans to food cupboard essentials, the kitchen has a lot of things to accommodate 鈥� which means storage needs to be super organised.

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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.

Furniture

Freedom to move

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

Kitchen

Making it personal

Designing a kitchen that works for your particular space means you might want to look beyond the regular options for extra adjustments or individual details

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.

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Deliciously Ella鈥榮 jewelled wild rice salad

This jewelled wild rice salad is packed with delicious flavours, including spring onions,聽pomegranates, maple, and cinnamon. It鈥檚 very easy to make, making it a versatile聽side dish you鈥檒l return ...

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.聽聽

Interiors

Decorating with brave colour

There are lots of reasons to introduce bold new colours into your home. If you鈥檝e found yourself drawn to richer, braver colour palettes in recent times, there may be more to it than a simple desir...

Furniture

Wood matters

Rejecting MDF and chipboard in favour of solid timbers, the founders of Neptune embarked on a mission to find the best materials for the job, as co-founder John Sims-Hilditch explains to editor Suz...

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.

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Meet the maker: Harrison Spinks鈥�

The Harrison Spinks farm is home to a鈥痩arge flock of sheep who provide the wool for the hand-crafted mattresses at this heritage British company.鈥€�

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At home with Leanne Kilroy

As we鈥檙e invited into Leanne鈥檚 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鈥檚 diary.

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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. 聽

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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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