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All year long, your living room is the heart of your home. But during the holiday season, it begins to feel extra important. It’s the perfect backdrop for gathering with friends and family, it’s the go-to location for your Christmas tree, and (if you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace) the primary entrance for Father Christmas.

For these reasons, and many others, here's some ideas for Christmas living room decor and how to fill your space with some extra Christmas cheer this year - because let’s face it, we all need it!

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As we do with all new products, we sat down with the designer to run through the product in more detail. Only this time, we got hold of our co-founder, Kieran Hewkin, to get his thoughts on what we were trying to achieve with the Model 03 armchair, how it differs from our other armchair collections, and what challenges we had to face when it came to launch.
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As COP26 comes to a close this week, we thought there was no better time to sit down with Ecologi to understand what they are trying to achieve, learn a little more about the climate crisis, and to discuss  carbon offsetting and what the reality of this looks like. 

Ecologi’s Climate Impact Manager, Sam Jackson, has been attending COP26, so we couldn’t be in safer hands. 

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The main reason for SAD is not exactly known, but it’s thought to be mainly related to reduced sunlight exposure, which might cause a part in the brain called hypothalamus to stop working. As a result, it confuses the internal body clock, the production of serotonin and the production of melatonin. All of which can easily disrupt sleep, appetite, mood, and create feelings of depression.

Depending on its severity, SAD can be managed by making small changes to your lifestyle and home environment. So, we’ve come up with seven things you can do in and around the home to help combat SAD.

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Cushions, we all have them and (mostly) love them. They have the power to make or break a room, but can often be overlooked. No matter how you feel about cushions, they’re an important accessory to get right. There are a multitude of considerations to make when it comes to cushions and cushion arrangements, so in this blog we delve into all the ways you can make the most out of your cushions.  
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For many years, almost all interior design talk was about minimalism. Designers waxed lyrical about the many benefits and style advantages of the movement, encouraging millions of us to opt for white walls, white sofas and clutter-free homes in the process.

However, things are about to change. Although there will always be a place for minimalism in interior design, more and more people are forgoing neutral tones and clear, white walls and choosing maximalism instead.

Bursting with colours, patterns and textures, maximalist décor has taken the world of design by storm. If you’re thinking of lavishing bright, bold tones and tactile textiles on your interior, take a look at some of our favourite maximalist ideas for inspiration.

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Empty walls offer a world of possibility. Rather than adding new items of furniture even undertaking a great rearrange, livening up your walls can be a quick, easy and affordable way to add new life to your home. So, don’t see them as empty walls, see them as blank canvases. And you can use these spaces to create bold and eye-catching maximalist features or for more minimalist displays.

Below we have come up with 10 great blank wall ideas, some maximalist and some minimalist, for using your blank wall spaces to add colour, detail, personal touches and talking points to your home.

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Redecorating your home can be a tricky task. Between choosing a paint colour you’ll still love in 6 months and picking up new furniture, there’s a lot to think about. If you’re wondering if grey is still in for 2021 or what will be trending in the world of home decor this year, we’ve scoured the current interior design trends to bring you the ultimate guide for what’s in and what’s out this year. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a new wall colour, or want to incorporate some new details you’ve not done before, we’ve listed out the top ten home decor trends for 2021. Read on to feel inspired.

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