The Decoration Journal
Room guides, material fact sheets and practical advice to compose a durable home — without disposable trends.
A 3-layer lighting plan: ambient, task, accent
12 May 2026 · 7 min
Linen, wool, oiled oak, jute: the full care sheet
How to wash a washed linen cushion, refresh oiled oak, brush a jute rug, and how many years you can expect before the first patina. No jargon.
5 May 2026 · 6 min
The calm bedroom: layering textile, light and fragrance
A simple protocol for a sleep-inviting bedroom — picking the throw, the colour temperature for bedside lamps, and a soft evening home fragrance.
28 April 2026 · 5 min
Small entryways: the 5-piece checklist that does it all
Under 1 m² floor space? A round mirror, a wooden coat rail, a ceramic catchall, a narrow console and a welcome candle: what it actually changes day to day.
21 April 2026 · 5 min
Vases, planters and glazed pots: picking the right shape
Single stem, wild bouquet, pampas, succulent: a visual guide to pair container and plant, and the three most common scale mistakes to avoid.
14 April 2026 · 6 min
Gallery wall: composing a balanced grid in 30 minutes
Frames, prints, mirror, textile object: the kraft-paper template method, the ideal spacings and the eye-level height to respect for a gallery wall that doesn't lean.
7 April 2026 · 6 min
Housewarming gifts: 12 ideas across every budget
From a £20 candle to a full cosy gift set: a curated list sorted by budget, with what actually lands well with new homeowners and why.
31 March 2026 · 5 min
Spa bathroom: 6 affordable moves that change everything
Waffle towels, reed diffuser, round mirror, rush basket, short candle and warm nightlight: the simplest combo to transform the morning routine.
24 March 2026 · 4 min