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The Benton Journal.
Thoughts on craftsmanship, colour and living with bespoke furniture, written by the makers and designers behind Benton.

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The Benton Way - Your Thoughts, Our Craftsmanship - Handmade Furniture Made for Living
Here's our customers' thoughts on their brand new kitchen! The before and after pictures will blow you away!

Sophie Oliver
12 Nov 2026
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Remembrance Day 2025: A Glimmer of Hope in a Precious Dolls House
This Remembrance Day, I’m thinking about my Nan in a way that’s small and personal, but also full of the courage that runs through our family stories. During the Blitz of London in World War II, 1941, my Nan's mother and Auntie Ada carried a doll's house through the streets while the city burned and the air raid sirens cried out. The image feels almost too tender for such a harsh time: two adults lifting a fragile toy through chaos, a glimmer of hope in the middle of the stor

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Ordering your freestanding furniture: from design to delivery
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5 Easy Steps for a Cosier Home This Autumn
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How to match your cooker to your dream kitchen: AGA re-enamelling service
Show your AGA cooker some love with our new service.

Lisa Foote
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Try these hacks to maximise your bedroom space.

Lisa Foote
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Top 3 Interior Colour Choices for Summer 2025: Embrace the Season with Farrow & Ball
As we enter summer 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh your interiors with vibrant, inspiring colours that evoke warmth, tranquility, and timeless elegance. Farrow & Ball’s curated palette offers rich, nuanced shades that can elevate your home’s aesthetic. Here are our top three colour picks for summer 2025. 1. India Yellow Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow is a warm, vibrant hue inspired by the rich, golden sands and bustling markets of India, capturing the essence of sun-dren

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Our top kitchen storage solutions
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Lisa Foote
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8 Steps To Living More Sustainably in 2025
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Jack Benton
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6 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Home
With winter almost behind us, spring is the perfect excuse for sprucing up your home.

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How to care for your wooden furniture
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Lisa Foote
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Meet the team: Steve Benton
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How to choose timeless furniture that lasts for life
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7 Interior Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2025
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Discover the Warmth of Conche by Little Greene: Your November Colour Of The Month
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