Interiors

15 must-have accessories for outdoor dining in style

Out with the scratched melamine, in with stylish cups, cocktail shakers, candelabra, and cutlery. Here's our guide to the wow accessories that will make your alfresco meal sparkle
58 things to glam up your garden

Garden parties are go, people! But, oh God — is that really the state of the patio? Glam up the garden and impress your guests with these 58 must-have garden objects.
Transform your interior in 12 easy steps

Bored of staring at the same beige walls or underwhelmed by less-than-thrilling rooms? Try these 12 fantastic tips from a Cirencester interiors legend who's been beautifying homes for 21 years.
What not to do to your home: 10 things to avoid

Before you start digging those foundations for that Scandi plunge pool, or whip out your tape measure to Insta-fy the whole house read these 10 essential tips on how not to devalue your home.
Kitchen makeover: 12 tricks of the trade

Want the kitchen of dreams? We bring you the trade secrets of kitchen design from Dixon Grey Kitchens in Nailsworth, all wrapped up in 12 neat tips, get planning now.
Clutter cleanse! 10 tips to master the mess

Feel like you're swimming against a constant tide of stuff? We chat to declutter expert Ruby Monro - known as The Organiser - for her pro-tips on mastering the mess in our homes.
8 Easy ways to add value to your home

So you’ve decided to upsticks and move? Woah there! Before you do, take some notes from Tania Thompson, house hunter extraordinaire, on how to add thousands to your home.
My Home comforts: meet the Cotswold Candle Co

We chat to candle-maker Polly from Cotswold Candle Co about her beautiful, hand-poured candles (inspired by the scents of the Cotswolds), and find out what makes a house a home for her.
Gotta Have It: spring cleaning gear

The evenings are getting lighter, lockdown is nearly over and the sunshine is showing up those handprints on the windows and stains on the carpet. Time to bust out your inner Mrs Hinch…
Make your home grown up again

It’s been kid-central for the past 12 months but now, as schools reopen, it’s time to coax your home back into the land of the operational adult.
Kitchens 2021: the latest designs and colours

Gadget garages, working kitchens and unfitted units... This year, says new design company Huckleberry, we're witnessing a kitchen revolution. Here's what it looks like.
Lighting it up – the sister chandlers behind Evoqua Candles

There's little more smile-inducing than an exotically-scented candle glowing in a corner. We caught up with two sisters who feel the same, and turned their dream of working with wax and wicks all day into reality.
Interiors inspo: bold spring refresh

Enough with cosy interiors and soft greys - here’s our edit of the fabrics, paints and tiles to lift your spirits and inject some spring into your step, hallway, walls, sofas...
WFH in style: the best office furniture to buy now

Tired of your back giving you grief thanks to a shoddy home-office set-up? Work and homeschool in comfort with Muddy's list of Insta-worthy desks and chairs.
Gotta have it! Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2021

Pantone, the ultimate colour authority has spoken, and 2021's official shades are Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (aka, sunshine yellow). Here's how to get the look.
8 Cracking Christmas wreath classes and kits

Festivities may look different this year but we’re glamming up our fronties with as much foliage and frills as they can darn well handle. Fancy giving it a go? This year some are virtual, some are make-at-home kits and some are in house with special measures. So crack open the mulled wine, put on that […]
Light it up! 42 cool indie candle brands

The arrival of autumn means darker evenings snuggled indoors by candlelight. Looking for a new scent? Try one of these gorgeous indie candle brands from across the Muddy counties.
J’adore/J’abhor: Dulux’s ‘Brave Ground’

Dulux's colour of 2021 is hot off the press and majorly dividing opinions at Muddy HQ - but will you be plastering your walls in 'Brave Ground'? Let us know in the comments!
Scented candles that bring the holiday vibe

Who needs foreign shores when you can bring the Med to your living room? Here are the best destination-inspired candles money can buy.
The best bedroom buys for summer

It's the summer solstice on Saturday - great for hippies, less so for insomniacs. If you're struggling to sleep during these short nights, help is here.
Best interiors buys for extroverts

Love the interiors at Aynhoe Park and The Crazy Bear? Maximalism is back, baby - here's our wish list to help you nail the trend.
Sézane’s sexy homeware (and hot interior deals)

We're lusting after the chic French brand's new homeware range, plus we've rooted out the best interior and home bargains online to add to your shopping basket pronto.
Hunters Moon

Feeling the need to unwind? Want to support a stylish local UK business? Strike a light and relax as hard as you can with these recycled, vegan candles from Oxon-based Hunters Moon.
Gotta Have It – Saffron Knight

A big Muddy thumbs up for this extraordinary, innovative and truly stunning designer and her fabulous prints. We love them!