The CharlesTed Home Blog

The short answer is yes, and the long answer is that most of them are not. The difference is worth understanding before you spend anything.

People search for the studio by name more often than we realised. It seems only fair to answer properly.

Most of us buy plates twice. Once in a hurry, and once properly. This is about getting to the second set sooner.

Rustic Console Tables — What makes a table truly rustic, the Augustine as the hero product, which rooms suit them, and what to look for when buying. Includes a section...

Why white works in every interior, four distinct CharlesTed Home products featured (Aria, Lexi Bobble, Delicate, Waveform), four specific styling approaches, and a guide on what to put inside them.

Three hundred years old and still the most quietly glamorous thing you can put on a shelf — a complete guide to chinoiserie, plus how to use it in a...

Arched Display Cabinets — The psychology of the arch in interior design, the Hoboken as the hero product, room-by-room placement advice, and how to actually style the shelves. Includes a...

Is Vinted Safe? Vinted has become one of the most popular platforms in the UK for buying and selling pre-loved items. But as with any marketplace, it's not without its...

Artificial Olive Trees The olive tree has become one of the defining home accessories of the past five years. And the best artificial versions have reached a quality where the...

Ten practical ways to style a bobble bowl in every room - from coffee tables and dining centrepieces to vanities, hallways and quiet corners.

How to Style a Console Table A console table is one of those pieces that punches well above its weight. Slim, adaptable, and endlessly versatile, it can serve as a...

Limewash Oak Furniture There's a reason limewash oak has become one of the most searched-for furniture finishes in Britain. It sits in a rare sweet spot — warm enough to...