houseof
Stories

Stories.

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?
Daisy Harrison Daisy Harrison

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?

With all the gloomy statistics of the cost of living crisis rearing their ugly heads, it can feel as though a pretty bleak winter is coming… But there are ways to take back control this winter and make simple changes that can significantly reduce your energy bills with our energy-saving tips!

Read More
Modern pendant lights.
Daisy Harrison Daisy Harrison

Modern pendant lights.

We love a good pendant at houseof; they solve so many interior design problems and who doesn’t love a problem solver? Not only are they statement pieces, but they provide directional lighting suitable for spaces of all sizes. So let’s marvel at the world of modern pendant lights and how they can improve your space…

Read More
Our favourite architecture in the EU
Daisy Daisy

Our favourite architecture in the EU

We just made our deliveries to Sweden a whole lot easier, and to celebrate, we thought we would cast our gaze to the EU and pick out some of our favourite bits of architecture.

Read More
How To Plan Your Home Office Lighting
Anna Anna

How To Plan Your Home Office Lighting

If your productivity has been flagging, you’ve been droopy-eyed at your desk and feeling a little headachey, it’s time to do something about it. Darkness should not (and will not!) dictate the quality of your work. You can solve the issue pretty promptly, we promise, as the solution is simple.

Read More
How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps
Anna Anna

How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps

It’s clear you’ve got to have one (or two, or three), but how exactly do you go about it? What kind of floor lamps are available, where do you put them, both room-wise and position-wise, and what kind of bulb do you need? We’ll be answering all these burning questions below, so you can choose the best floor lamps for your home.

Read More
How To Light A Room With No Windows
Anna Anna

How To Light A Room With No Windows

You might take your windows for granted, or fail to even notice them, until you’re presented with the task of brightening a windowless room. We’re here to explain how to use artificial lighting to brighten a dark room. 

Read More
How To Light A Porch.
Anna Anna

How To Light A Porch.

Porch lighting is oh-so-simple to master, and we’re here to show you how! We’ve put our heads together and gathered our best front porch lighting ideas below, to help you get started, and make your home the brightest on the block.

Read More
How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps
Anna Anna

How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps

Floor lamps provide the same benefits as overhead lights — all-encompassing illumination, definition, brightness and style. So, why not stick to the standard ceiling light, then?

Read More
How To Plan Staircase Lighting.
Helen Helen

How To Plan Staircase Lighting.

Follow these tips for lighting your staircase where we delve into stairs of all shapes and sizes, look at how to plan your lighting as well as highlight our favourite staircase makeovers.

Read More
How to - Creative Wall Painting
Florence Florence

How to - Creative Wall Painting

Colour is a great way to break up a space and create zones for different tasks. You can also use different shapes to help highlight architectural details or statement pieces in your home.

Read More