LRI Interior Inspiration
Where to go if you’re holidaying in the Southwest
Instead of the Med, many of us will be heading for the shores of Southwest England this year. Discover personal recommendations from the team at La Residence Interiors, whose favourite destinations include Woolacombe, Lee Bay and Salcombe in Devon and Padstow in Cornwall.
Let's applaud the sideboard!
Sideboards don't just sit on the sidelines of a dining room – they stand alone as practical statement pieces of furniture that take prominence in kitchens and living areas too. Great for storage, they're a modern day essential. La Residence Interiors has a collection of stylish weathered oak sideboards for your home.
Brilliant bedside tables (... and what we keep in them)
Read our really useful guide to choosing a bedside table – or two! How high should they be, how wide, should they match or not and what style to choose – and why what you keep in them – and on them – is important.
Top showroom styling tips to try at home
As we gear up to re-open our showroom on April 12, we thought we'd share a sneak preview of what we've been doing to prepare... and entice you! It’s been...
The magic of mirrors
Mirrors were once so expensive that only royalty could afford them. Today we can all enjoy mirrors – they bounce light around a room, increase the sense of space and either create or bring focal points to life. Here's a potted history of mirrors and how to use them to best effect.
5 interiors trends to recreate in 2021
La Residence Interiors' guide to recreating the latest trends in your own home, covering yellow and grey colour combinations, contemporary country, warm earthy shades, ocean hues and Scandinavian style. You can shop with us, too – we've got all the looks covered.
Essential decluttering guide
Here are 10 tips for creating a minimal haven with minimum hassle. Don't put off a clear-out, tackle surfaces, sort into piles and make sure you have enough storage – these are some ideas to help you conquer a big declutter. Decluttering can be very therapeutic once you get going...
5 luxury Christmas tree toppers
What do you put on the top of your tree? Are you an angelic family? Do you believe in fairies? Or do you prefer to be the star of the show? Here are our favourites, from a cutesy poodle to a Swarovski crystal spire.
10 quick ways to perk up your home
Pep up the feel-good factor at home with some of our jaunty accessories. Bring in brilliant blues, add some lustrous gold, introduce some rustic charm with down-to-earth stone vases, go for gorgeous mirrors or invest in beautiful marble trays or coasters.
Armchair critiques
Recumbent, reclining, rocking, swivelling and even with surround sound – here are seven ultra-stylish luxury armchairs to suit every style of decor. Each has its pros and cons, to help...
Extending tables for easy entertaining
Extending dining tables are ideal for entertaining or for large family gatherings – and an absolute boon at Christmas! Here's our guide to choosing the right extendable dining table and an introduction to our newest weathered oak 2-metre dining tables, which extend to a magnificent 3m in next to no time.
Why a dining bench makes perfect sense
Dining benches have been used since medieval times but they’ve made a big comeback in our kitchens and dining rooms over the past decade. A sturdy weathered oak dining bench with fitted cushion not only looks stylish but is space saving too. Squeeze up please...!
