Case Studies
Reimagining an apartment with The Last Floor of Paris
Renovator Charlélie Colas talks about bringing new life to an old Parisian home.
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Journals
Look behind the scenes at the design and engineering of our products, find in-depth guides on our collections and discover how our details have been used by other designers and renovators to elevate their projects.
Case Studies
Crafting functional, personal spaces with Avenue Design Studio
How founder Holly Marder worked with her client and friend, Kate Davison, to transform Kate’s pied-à-terre in Amsterdam.
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Buying Guides
Choosing the right finish for your project
What to expect from antique brass, bronze and polished nickel once they’re in your home.
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Case Studies
Bringing an extension to life with Making Spaces
When Karen Knox of Making Spaces was tasked with designing an extension for her client, she took her cue from the kitchen that was set to be the ce...
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Buying Guides
Garden lighting explained
Understanding outdoor lighting, plus a look at our own garden lights.
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Case Studies
Sympathetic garden design with Semper
Marina and Craig at Semper design gardens that work with nature and believe lighting can play its part. Here’s how.
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Our award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show debut
We launched our latest garden lighting with great success at Chelsea 2025.
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Case Studies
Marrying house and garden with Pieter Peulen
How the interior designer achieved the perfect indoor-outdoor flow with our polished nickel details and garden lighting.
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Buying Guides
Refresh your home with Olivia Caplan
We’ve teamed up with the interior designer and online content creator to inspire you this spring.
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Case Studies
Building sustainably
When influencer Claire (@thatcotswoldclaire) set about designing her family’s dream home, sustainability was at the heart of the project.
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Buying Guides
Control your lighting, your way
Our smart in-line dimmer module puts you in charge of your home’s lights.
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Case Studies
How to style a harmonious space
Our resident stylist and set designer, Eddy Langford, shares some of her favourite tips.
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Buying Guides
Essential renovation advice
The questions first-time renovators most need help with, answered by our in-house experts.
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Case Studies
Ten minutes with Aura
We chat to Stephanie Govier about creating the Aura bar and brasserie as part of the renovation of the historic Coal Exchange Hotel in Cardiff.
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Case Studies
Saving the Hop Pole Inn
How we played a small part in resurrecting a historic village pub.
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Please do touch
We explore all that our flagship store in Paris has to offer.
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Buying Guides
How to do spotlights
Say goodbye to the landing-strip look on your ceiling. Here are our tips on making overhead lighting atmospheric and useful.
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A year of growth at Corston
Reflecting on the achievements we’ve made in just 12 months.
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Buying Guides
How to zone your garden using lighting
Ways to add depth and differentiation to your outdoor space.
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Case Studies
In the kitchen with architect Mel Bax
The founder of Mel. Architect welcomes us into the heart of her mid-terraced Victorian family home.
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Case Studies
At home with Paul and Déborah Barnier
We headed to southern France to visit online content creators Paul and Déborah Barnier at their barn conversion, La Grange.
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Buying Guides
A custom finish: our Clear and paintable products
Using paint or wallpaper, you can bring a tailored look to your switches, sockets and spotlights.
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Case Studies
Ten minutes with Nicola Harding
We chat to the interior designer about creating a tangible sense of home and the importance of timeless, sustainable details.
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Buying Guides
Door furniture explained: part two
In the second instalment of our two-part buying guide, we cover all the smaller details like hinges, thumbturns and escutcheons.
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Buying Guides
Door furniture explained: part one
The first instalment of our two-part buying guide tackles handles, locks and latches for your interior doors.
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Case Studies
How to create a moodboard with Nicola Harding & Co
Here’s how to create your own moodboard, with some expert guidance from interior design studio Nicola Harding & Co.
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Case Studies
At home with Ruth Crilly
Online content creator and self-confessed serial house renovator, Ruth Crilly, welcomes us into her mid-century modern forever family home.
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Case Studies
At home with Kate Watson-Smyth
Journalist and design writer Kate Watson-Smyth chats to us about the (unexpected) all-out renovation of her Victorian terrace cottage.
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Buying Guides
Our clear switches and sockets: a practical guide
If you’ve ever wondered how our clear switch and socket plates really work, let us explain the ins and outs – and show you how to install one.
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Buying Guides
Uses for hooks
In every room, plus an introduction to our three hook designs and advice on how to position them.
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Case Studies
Ten minutes with Laura Logan of House of Logan
Laura Logan, of interior design studio House of Logan, tells us the tale of her Victorian home renovation project.
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Buying Guides
How to light your space
The guiding principles to consider when lighting your home.
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Case Studies
Ten minutes with Fiona Edwards
A no-holds-barred modern Victorian renovation in London’s leafy borough of Richmond. Come on in…
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Case Studies
Ten minutes more with Lee Thornley from Bert & May
We visit Bert & May founder Lee Thornley at home in Yorkshire to learn more about his newest renovation project.
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Buying Guides
Lighting and bulbs explained
Get to grips with these terms, technicalities and options before you buy our lights and bulbs.
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Buying Guides
IP ratings explained
Understanding where to use IP-rated lights indoors and out.
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Buying Guides
Switches and sockets explained
Our straightforward definitions are here to help with the decision-making process.
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Case Studies
Ten minutes with Winnie Tam from fourteen a.m.
We chat to Winnie Tam, the founder of interior design studio fourteen a.m., about creating a sanctuary in the city.
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Buying Guides
How to do pendant lights
Our guide to using pendant ceiling lights effectively around your home.
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Taking Corston to the EU
We recently introduced our products to the EU. Here’s why – and how.
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