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UK homes are going circular. Backed by Pinterest trends and WRAP data, 2025 is the year we repair, refinish and re-configure—especially with solid-wood furniture that’s built to last. This interior-designer guide shows how to spot flip-worthy pieces, refinish them in a weekend, and plan rooms that host big and live small—with Mangomood’s repairable, FSC-certified designs that plant a tree for every order.

From Victorian bays to new-build nooks, a solid-wood window seat with hidden storage is 2025’s smartest small-space upgrade. This UK designer’s guide covers the measurements that work, storage options, radiator tricks, cushions, lighting—and why oak, ash and walnut beat foils for longevity and sustainability.

The all-white kitchen is giving way to warm, oak-forward spaces. This UK 2025 guide shows how to specify solid-wood cabinets, butcher-block islands, and slatted splash panels for a biophilic kitchen—complete with fresh stats from Houzz UK, colour calls from editors, and a joiner-ready spec. Crafted to last, finished low-VOC, and planet-positive with Mangomood.