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Notes from the studio

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Notes from the studio — the colours, materials and ideas moving us through 2026. Practical tips, honest reactions to the season's collections, and the things we've been specifying in homes across the south of England.

Cosy study with a walnut desk, dark timber flooring, built-in bookshelves and autumnal styling of pumpkins, dried foliage and candlelight

27 October 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Our Favourite Flooring Pairings for Dark Cabinetry

Dark cabinetry needs the right floor to feel balanced. Smoked oak, aged walnut and deep chestnut tones create a moody, autumnal atmosphere — perfect for refined seasonal styling.

Warm home office corner with a scenic forest wallpaper mural, brass desk lamp, timber desk, floating shelves and soft integrated lighting

7 October 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

How to Make Your Home Feel More Expensive

A luxurious interior is less about spending more and more about thoughtful choices — layered lighting, quality materials and a cohesive palette that feels effortlessly put together.

Modern dark kitchen with matt charcoal cabinetry, an exposed brick wall, marble-effect splashback, dark wood flooring and a skylight

15 September 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Behind the Design: A Modern Dark Kitchen Transformation

A bold yet timeless kitchen that balances dramatic tones with warmth and natural texture — deep cabinetry, marble-effect surfaces, dark wood flooring and layered lighting.

Compact sage-green kitchen with handleless cabinetry, glass-fronted wall units, an integrated wine rack and a bright window over the sink

13 August 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Modern Kitchen Ideas for Small Spaces

Small kitchens reward thoughtful planning. Warm textures, layered lighting and clever joinery can maximise both space and visual impact without sacrificing personality.

Bright open plan kitchen and dining space with pale stone flooring, a marble dining table and a linear glass chandelier

15 July 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

How to Choose Flooring for an Open Plan Space

Flooring sets the tone for an entire open plan layout. Here's how to choose a floor that creates flow between kitchen, dining and living areas while standing up to everyday life.

Softly textured stone, grained timber and layered rugs in a 2026 interior

14 April 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Material of the Year 2026: Authenticity and Texture

2026's materials are about authenticity, texture and human connection — softly textured stone, rich grained wood, bouclé, linen and layered rugs giving interiors warmth and depth.

Arte textured wallpaper in a modern renaissance palette — linen, suede and metallic finishes

10 March 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Arte's Spring Style: Modern Renaissance Luxury

Arte's latest wallpapers point to modern renaissance luxury — heritage, craftsmanship and visual richness. Here's why we're specifying them for feature walls this season.

Layered textures in a 2026 interior — linen, timber, stone, velvet and woven jute

25 February 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Top Tip: Layering Texture Matters More Than Colour

Layering texture has become as important as choosing the right colour scheme. Linen, wood, stone, velvet and woven finishes — used together — are what make a room sing.

A layered 2026 living room — vintage and modern pieces, natural textures, warm earthy palette

11 February 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Style of the Year? Refined Layering & Lived-In Luxury

2026 doesn't centre on one defined style, but a direction is emerging: refined layering, lived-in luxury, and homes that feel warm, personal and curated.

A 2026 interior palette of warm browns, terracotta, soft sage and muted plum

28 January 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

The 2026 Colour Palette: Warm, Earthy, Grounded

Warm browns, terracotta, soft sages and muted plums are taking centre stage — a clear move away from the cool greys that defined the last decade.

Bedroom drenched in Little Greene Adventurer — plum-aubergine ceiling and walls

14 January 2026 ·Cranberryhome Studio

Little Greene's Colour of the Year: Adventurer

Little Greene's 2026 Colour of the Year is Adventurer — a deep plum laced with warm aubergine and burgundy. Here's why we'll be specifying it everywhere this year.

New for 2026

2026 Design Trends Lookbook

Ten directions shaping interior design in 2026 — from biophilic living and Japandi calm to colour drenching, textured walls and Little Greene's Adventurer.

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