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
Bedroom shopping
The best bedding sets for 2025, tried and tested by interior designers and House & Garden editors
Bedding can make a huge difference to your sleep, so make sure you get it right with our tried and tested guide to the best duvet covers, bed linen sheets and luxury bedding sets.
19 colour drenched rooms we love
At once timeless and contemporary, floor to ceiling colour is an easy way to achieve a cohesive, cocooning room
What it's really like to live in a mews house, according to an interior designer
From modern mews to traditional stables, these charming houses have perennial appeal. Below, Caroline Riddell explains what drew her to buy one
This high street retailer is our new one stop shop for a stylish outdoor space
Rowen and Wren's garden collection has everything you'll need for your outside space this season
Three renter-friendly shoppable design schemes
Thought you couldn't turn your rental house into a charming place to live? Think again
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
The best coffee shops in London: an opinionated guide
Looking for a caffeine fix? These are the best coffee shops in London as chosen by the House & Garden staff (and they should know)
61 Little Greene paint colours in real homes
Examples of Little Greene's famous paints in use, from ‘Hopper’ and ‘French Grey’, to ‘Slaked Lime’
Shopping
9 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
How to spend a summer weekend in Lewes and Alfriston
An interiors-lover's guide to this bohemian English corner
Bedroom shopping
The UK’s best mattress in 2025, tried and tested
Wondering how to find the best mattress in the UK in 2025? We offer our advice on choosing this important purchase and the best retailers to buy it at, from Simba to Emma, whether you want memory foam or pocket spring, budget options or luxurious buys
How to use Facebook marketplace like a pro
The experts, from interior designers to tastemakers, let us in on their tips and tricks
The best Japanese restaurants in London right now
Whether you fancy leaving it up to the chef with an omakase menu, or want to get your hands messy with temaki, this is our edit of the best Japanese restaurants in London
London restaurants
The best brunch in London for 2025
From perfect pancakes to baked eggs, here’s where to find London’s best brunch dishes
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 this summer
The best restaurants in Notting Hill, according to a local
The West is cool again
How artificial flowers became cool
Once the preserve of dusty manors, artificial flowers now line the windowsills of some of the UK's most stylish houses
Shopping
25 best sofas, according to House & Garden editors
Our edit of the best sofas for all budgets, from corner sofas and sofas for small spaces, traditional to modern
Why every interior needs a tray table
Plus, the best ones to buy now
The key to a stylish sitting room is this
The longstanding favourite of interior designers could be the perfect anchor for your sitting room scheme