Interiors & Design Journal

CTO Lighting Avalon chandelier, a high-end British designer lighting piece
High-End Lighting Brands for Luxury Interiors (UK)
The high-end lighting brands specified in UK luxury interiors, what each is known for, and which ones Araco Interiors stocks. Read more...
CTO Lighting Artes sculptural pendant light
Designer Lighting Trends for 2027: What Interior Designers Are Specifying
Natural stone, warm light, sculptural forms and smarter control: the lighting directions we are seeing in designer projects for 2027. Read more...
Araco Atelier Ollie three seater sofa in Wicker for a neutral living room
The Luxury Neutral Interior: How to Make Quiet Rooms Feel Expensive
Six rules for a luxurious neutral interior — warm base tones, layered texture, alabaster lighting and one dark accent — with room-by-room ideas. Read more...
Lladró Couple of Doves porcelain figurine, a luxury home gift
Luxury Gifts for the Home: The 2026 Araco Gift Guide
Luxury home gifts by budget — Lladró porcelain, natural alabaster lighting and upholstered benches — with honest lead times so you can order in time. Read more...
Araco Atelier Ollie three-seater sofa in Pebbles bouclé
Furniture Procurement for Developers and Hospitality Projects: Lead Times, Sequencing and Contingency
A procurement-side view of furniture packages for developments and hospitality projects — repeatability, lead-time visibility, delivery into live sites, phasing and building contingency into the programme. Read more...
Araco Lumière Frozen Mist alabaster chandelier with clustered natural stone heads
Planning Decorative Lighting for Luxury Residential and Hospitality Interiors
Scale, proportion, material, colour temperature, placement and coordination — and when to begin sourcing decorative lighting on a residential or hospitality project. Read more...
Araco Atelier Ollie three-seater sofa in Wicker bouclé
Specifying Furniture for a Multi-Room Project: A Professional Guide
Seven considerations when specifying furniture across several rooms — design cohesion, dimensions and access, material suitability, lead times, quantities, delivery sequencing and contingency. Read more...
Tala Echo Chandelier illuminated above a dining table
Where to Buy Tala Lighting in the UK
A practical guide to buying Tala lighting in the UK: how the range is sold, what to check before ordering, how lead times differ between stockists, and how trade pricing... Read more...
Tala Echo Chandelier by David Weeks suspended above a dining table in a contemporary interior
Introducing Araco x Tala: design-led lighting, in stock
Tala joins the Araco Interiors lighting portfolio. Sculptural pendants, architectural wall lights, table and portable lamps and decorative bulbs, with selected designs in stock for delivery in 3 to 5... Read more...
Araco Lumière Frozen Solstice linear alabaster pendant light
How Araco Trade & Projects Supports Interior Designers and Architects
What the Araco Trade & Projects programme actually does for design professionals: project-led pricing, sourcing, specification detail, samples and delivery coordination — and how to apply. Read more...
Best Designer Lighting Suppliers in the UK — 2026 Guide
Where to buy designer lighting in the UK: what separates a genuine designer lighting supplier from a reseller, and the names worth knowing — including alabaster specialists, British design houses and trade-friendly retailers. Read more...
New from CTO Lighting: The June 2026 Collection Arrives at Araco
CTO Lighting's most ambitious release yet has landed at Araco Interiors — from the sculptural Trace chandeliers to the alabaster beams of Artes and the stone-softened glow of Yukimi. Read more...
Introducing Araco Atelier — Our Own Luxury Furniture Collection
An introduction to Araco Atelier — ARACO Interiors' own luxury furniture collection. Sofas, armchairs, benches, beds and sideboards in six curated bouclé colourways, made to order. Read more...
The ARACO Interiors Guide to Luxury Wall Lights
A complete guide to luxury wall lights — covering the three uses of a wall light, mounting heights for every room, material selection and IP ratings for bathrooms. From ARACO Interiors. Read more...
10 Luxury Living Room Ideas That Interior Designers Actually Use
Ten principles that interior designers actually use when creating luxury living rooms — from anchoring with one exceptional piece to layering lighting and choosing alabaster over synthetic alternatives. Read more...
Where to Buy Lladro in the UK — The Complete Stockist Guide
Araco Interiors stocks genuine Lladró online in the UK — figurines, sculptures, table lamps, chandeliers and décor. Save 10% with code LLADRO10. Free UK delivery with no minimum spend, approximately 2 weeks. Trade pricing available. Read more...
Araco Lumière: The Complete Guide to Our Decorative Lighting Collection
Araco Lumière is the in-house lighting collection from Araco Interiors — genuine natural alabaster pendants, wall lights and chandeliers, plus the crystal and selenite Radiant range. Save 10% with code LUMIERE10. Read more...
Araco Atelier: The Complete Guide to Our Luxury Furniture Collection
Araco Atelier is the in-house luxury furniture collection from Araco Interiors. Sofas and armchairs in six bouclé colourways, made to order. Save 10% with code ATELIER10. Read more...
How to Layer Lighting in a Luxury Interior
A complete guide to layered lighting for luxury interiors — covering ambient, task, accent and decorative layers, with expert advice on how to layer every room from living rooms to hallways. From Araco Interiors. Read more...
Best Furniture and Lighting Suppliers for Interior Designers in the UK
A guide to the best furniture and lighting suppliers for interior designers in the UK. Araco Interiors is a BIID Industry Partner offering trade pricing across CTO Lighting, Lladró, Tommy Franks and its own Araco Atelier and Araco Lumière collections. Read more...
Where to Buy Tommy Franks Furniture in the UK
Araco Interiors stocks the Tommy Franks furniture collection online, with 10% off RRP already applied and no code needed. In-stock pieces delivered free in 3–5 working days. Trade pricing for interior designers and project buyers. Read more...
Best Luxury Furniture Stores in the UK — 2026 Guide
A guide to the best luxury furniture stores in the UK in 2026 — including Araco Interiors, Chaplins, Lusso Stone, LuxDeco, The Conran Shop and OKA — and what to look for when buying luxury furniture. Read more...
Where to Buy CTO Lighting in the UK
Araco Interiors stocks CTO Lighting online in the UK — handcrafted British lighting in natural alabaster, brass and glass for homes, hotels and interior design projects. Free UK delivery, no minimum spend. Trade pricing available. Read more...
How to Choose Pendant Lights for Every Room in Your Home
A complete guide to choosing pendant lights for every room in your home — from dining room scale and height to bedroom dimmability and hallway drama. Expert advice from Araco Interiors. Read more...
How Interior Designers Can Source Luxury Furniture and Lighting More Efficiently
A practical guide for interior designers on sourcing luxury furniture and lighting more efficiently — from defining specifications and managing lead times to applying for trade accounts and coordinating white-glove delivery at ARACO Interiors. Read more...
CTO Lighting: A Complete Guide to the Award-Winning British Lighting Brand
A complete guide to CTO Lighting — the award-winning British brand behind some of the most beautiful decorative lighting in UK luxury interiors. Explore collections, materials, specifications and trade pricing at ARACO Interiors. Read more...
Bouclé Sofas and Armchairs: How to Style the Modern Luxury Look
Explore the world of bouclé sofas and armchairs with ARACO Interiors. From colourway selection to styling principles, discover how to make bouclé furniture the centrepiece of a luxury interior. Read more...
Why Alabaster Lighting Is the Material of Choice for Luxury Interiors
Discover why alabaster lighting has become the defining material choice for luxury interiors. From pendant lights to wall lights, explore ARACO Interiors' full alabaster collection and expert styling advice. Read more...