Arabella Bowes
Commerce Editor
Bella is House & Garden’s Commerce Editor and in-house shopping expert. She joined the magazine back in 2021, after graduating with a degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds. A staunch believer that leopard print is a neutral, she gained a keen editorial eye early in her career, assisting on fashion shoots at British Vogue.
In her role at House & Garden, Bella leads the affiliate and shopping strategy, reviewing and curating edits of everything from sofa beds to soap dishes. She is happiest when hunting for new brands and makers, and can often be found rooting around in antique shops on Golborne Road. Bella currently lives in a mews house in west London with her partner.
Follow her on Instagram at @Armchair_Politics
Decoration
11 affordable bits to buy on our commerce editor's wishlist
Some of the best-dressed homes balance the high end and the high street–we've chosen 11 accessible pieces that will make your home a nicer place to be
Shopping
15 best sofa beds for 2025, as reviewed by our editors
The best sofa beds, according to the House & Garden team, including small and double bed, click-clack options, futons, and pull-outs
The stylish rug beloved by interior designers and editors alike - and it's under £100
The underfoot favourite of Beata Heuman can be snapped up for less than you might think
Lighting
36 of the best bedside lamps to buy now
Bedside lamps have to provide a soft light to help you wind down at the end of the day, as well as being decorative additions to your bedroom scheme
A Victorian London flat filled with jewel box colours and heirloom pieces by Laura Stephens
Using family heirlooms and collected antiques, interior designer Laura Stephens has created a beautiful home for a client facing personal loss
Bathroom shopping
Soft and fluffy bath towels to elevate your bathroom
If your towel has lost its softness or has stopped absorbing water very well, chances are you're in need of a new, plush towel. We've rounded up the very best ones available now.
Shopping
Our favourite wooden armchairs and accent chairs to buy now
An accent chair or wooden armchair with a dash of mid-century style can be just the thing to fill a seating gap, adding style to a space and eliminating the claustrophobia that too many soft seats can create.
Shopping
The best duvets for a great sleep, tried and tested by our editors
Lumpy, thin duvets begone! These are the House & Garden editor-approved duvets, at all togs.
A joyful red brick house on the edge of Hampstead Heath designed by Anna Haines
A vibrant abstract art collection was the jumping off point for this appealing family house
Shopping
Stylish storage boxes and baskets for every room in the house
Storage boxes are an essential for every home, perfect for managing everything from spare bedding to toys, from toiletries to paperwork
46 Little Greene paint colours in real homes
Examples of Little Greene's famous paints in use, from ‘Hopper’ to ‘Slaked Lime’
'A rose by any other name': Valentine's Day shopping beyond the flowers
Rose themed gifts to surprise your loved one with
Shopping
Smart towel rails and racks to keep your bathroom tidy
Our round up of some of the best towel stands and rails available now, so you never have to face another soggy towel
Why interior designers love jute and natural fibre rugs, plus where to buy the best ones
Caught somewhere between coir and sisal? We've delineated all the differences between these natural fibres so you can make an informed choice
58 best Valentine's Day gift ideas for every woman in your life
We've rounded up the prettiest presents to give her on Valentine's Day 2025
Living room shopping
Stylish TV stands and media units to buy now
We've curated a selection of TV stands and media units for every kind of living room, from mid-century style units to colourful sideboards
The colour rules to follow, according to ten interior designers
We asked interior designers for their golden rules when it comes to choosing colours
Garden shopping
The best garden furniture stores to help you spruce up your outdoor space
We're bookmarking the best rattan garden furniture, garden chairs, garden benches, and patio sets to spruce up our gardens in time for spring.
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Shopping
Our pick of the most joyful rugs to ground a room
Warm up your floors and add a dash of design whilst you’re at it with our pick of the loveliest rugs in all shapes and sizes
The best restaurants in Notting Hill, according to a local
The West is cool again