Tucked away in unexpected places are home interiors oases offering a bit of everything and, often, something unusual to spark a fresh idea or finish a project, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Making the dining table the focus of gatherings this weekend is an opportunity to experiment with fresh new styling looks and to utilise tablewares in a variety of new ways, writes Carol O’Callaghan

Sideboards, consoles and coffee tables may all have a wide variety of practical uses, but these pieces also offer a prime opportunity for creativity to indulge our inner stylist, writes Carol O’Callaghan.