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The best places to visit in Surrey and West Sussex – personal recommendations from the team at La Residence Interiors. Check out our favourite places to visit in Guildford, Godalming, Cranleigh, Petworth, Chichester, West Wittering and more.

How do you pick the right armchair – one that looks super stylish and is so comfortable that you never want to leave it? How much space do you have and where will you position it? Here's our guide to making the right choice when buying an occasional chair.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...