Buying Guides

Araco Lumière Evara natural alabaster wall light for boutique hotel guest rooms
How to Furnish a Boutique Hotel: A Supplier Checklist
The questions to ask every furniture and lighting supplier before furnishing a boutique hotel, with lead times, compliance and sequencing. Read more...
Tommy Franks Frankie 3-seater sofa in Chex Steam bouclé for a show home living room
Best Sofas for Show Homes and Model Apartments
How to choose sofas for show homes and model apartments, with recommendations by plot type and lead time. Read more...
Araco Lumière Frozen Halo natural alabaster LED wall light for hotel guest rooms
Lighting for Boutique Hotels: A Specification Guide for Rooms, Bars and Lobbies
How to specify decorative lighting for boutique hotel guest rooms, bathrooms, bars and lobbies — with alabaster, crystal and sculptural options. Read more...
Tommy Franks Frankie three seater sofa in Chex Polar bouclé
Bouclé Sofa Buying Guide: How to Choose a Bouclé Sofa That Lasts
Size, depth, fabric weight, colour and care: what to check before you buy a bouclé sofa, with picks from Araco Atelier and Tommy Franks. Read more...
Araco Lumière Frozen Vox natural alabaster pendant light
Luxury Lighting Alternatives to Tom Dixon: Alabaster, Crystal and Sculptural Designs
Looking for statement lighting with the same design confidence as Tom Dixon? Natural alabaster from Araco Lumière and sculptural British pieces from CTO Lighting. Read more...
Araco Atelier Coco four seater sofa in a relaxed club-style living room
Luxury Furniture Alternatives to Soho Home: Club-Style Interiors from Araco
Love the relaxed, members'-club look? Here is how to create it with Araco Atelier upholstery, Tommy Franks furniture and natural alabaster lighting — with free UK delivery and free 30-day... Read more...
Araco Atelier Luma upholstered bench in Vanilla for the end of a bed
How to Choose a Luxury Bench for the End of Your Bed
Bench sizes for double, king and super king beds, the right height, and how to choose upholstery that finishes the room. Read more...
Araco Lumière Frozen Mist natural alabaster chandelier for a dining room
Statement Lighting for Dining Rooms: How to Choose Pendants and Chandeliers
How to size, hang and choose a dining room pendant or chandelier — round vs rectangular tables, alabaster vs crystal, and the 75–90cm rule. Read more...
Tala Echo Chandelier illuminated above a dining table
Tala Lighting Buying Guide: Collections, Bulbs and How to Choose
A guide to the Tala lighting range: the main collections, how the bulbs work, choosing between single and multi-pendant configurations, and what to confirm before you order. Read more...
Best Trade Furniture and Lighting Suppliers UK — What Designers and Developers Should Look For
How interior designers, hotels and developers choose a trade furniture and lighting supplier in the UK: trade pricing, project sourcing, lead times, and why a curated supplier beats a marketplace. Read more...
Statement Chandeliers for Stairwells & Double-Height Spaces: A Buyer's Guide
From cascading glass drops to floating alabaster rings — how to choose a statement chandelier for a stairwell, entrance hall or double-height living space. Read more...
Lladró Buying Guide: Understanding the Collection
A complete guide to the Lladró collection — covering what they make, how pieces are crafted, the different collections, what to check when buying, and how to use Lladró in a contemporary interior. Read more...
How to Choose a Luxury Armchair: The Complete Buying Guide
A complete guide to choosing a luxury armchair — covering the four types, scale and proportion, fabric selection, quality indicators and how to position an armchair in a room. From ARACO Interiors. Read more...
Show Home Furniture & Lighting: A Complete Guide for Developers and Stagers
A complete guide to specifying furniture and lighting for show homes — covering selection principles, photography performance, lead times and how to work with Araco Interiors on development projects. Read more...
Wall Lights Buying Guide: How to Choose, Place and Specify Designer Wall Lighting
The complete buying guide to wall lights — covering types, mounting heights for every room, wiring, IP ratings for bathrooms, material selection and how many you need. Expert advice from Araco Interiors. Read more...
How to Choose a Statement Pendant Light
How to choose a statement pendant light — size, drop height, material and style — with pendant lights from CTO Lighting, Araco Lumière and Lladró at Araco Interiors. Read more...
Alabaster Lighting Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
The complete guide to buying alabaster lighting — covering types, how to specify wattage and colour temperature, dimmability, bathroom IP ratings, lead times and care. Expert advice from Araco Interiors. Read more...
Bouclé Armchairs: The Complete Style and Buying Guide
A complete guide to choosing and buying a bouclé armchair. Material quality, colourway selection, frame construction and the Araco Atelier bouclé armchair collection. Save 10% with ATELIER10. Read more...
Luxury Furniture and Lighting FAQs — Everything You Need to Know
The most common questions about buying luxury furniture and designer lighting from Araco Interiors. Delivery, returns, discount codes, trade pricing and product FAQs answered. Read more...
Interior Designer Furniture and Lighting Sourcing Guide UK
A complete guide to sourcing luxury furniture and designer lighting through Araco Interiors as an interior designer. Trade pricing, free samples, lead times and BIID Industry Partner status explained. Read more...
Hospitality Furniture and Lighting: A Sourcing Guide for Hotels and Developers
A guide to sourcing furniture and lighting for hotels, boutique properties and residential developments through Araco Interiors, covering fire performance, IP ratings, lead times and trade pricing. CTO Lighting, Araco Atelier, Tommy Franks, Lladró and Araco Lumière. Read more...
How to Choose a Luxury Sofa: The Complete Buying Guide
Everything you need to know before buying a luxury sofa — from measuring your room and choosing a configuration to selecting fabric, construction quality and understanding lead times. A complete guide from Araco Interiors. Read more...
Luxury Hotel-Style Lighting at Home — A Buying Guide
A guide to recreating hotel-style lighting at home. The three-source lighting formula, wall light mounting heights, pendant selection, floor lamp placement and the best luxury lighting for bedrooms from ARACO Interiors. Read more...
The Best Alabaster Lighting in the UK — Buying Guide
A complete guide to buying alabaster lighting in the UK. The difference between genuine alabaster and synthetic resin, where it works best, what to check before buying, and the best alabaster lighting available from ARACO Interiors. Read more...