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 @aabowes
Travel
The best restaurants in Notting Hill, according to a local
Welcome to west London's culinary hub
Gardens
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Shopping
Comfortable and stylish corner sofas to buy now
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Decoration
24 best bed frames to buy now
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Shopping
The best garden parasols and beach umbrellas for a stylish summer
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Shopping
Stylish outdoor planters and pots to start your container garden
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Shopping
Three homeware collections and collaborations to shop this spring
From a bold collaboration by Anthropologie x Farm Rio, to new tableware designed by a British artist and an independent female-owned brand, this spring has seen a flurry of excellent newness
Shopping
The best hotels in London
From luxury classics in Mayfair to modern boutiques in Shoreditch, the best hotels in London come in all guises and are spread far and wide across the capital
Houses
Inside Lucy Williams’ utterly joyful and comfortable west London house
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Decoration
Our pick of the best wardrobes and hanging rails
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Shopping
Three editors weigh in on the best gardening shoes
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Shopping
28 best gifts for cooks and kitchen enthusiasts
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Shopping
The high street rug beloved by interior designers and editors alike
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Travel
The loveliest Greek islands to holiday on
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Decoration
What living in a mews house can teach us about small space design
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Shopping
The best garden furniture stores to help you spruce up your outdoor space
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Shopping
The best bedding sets for 2026, tried and tested by interior designers and House & Garden editors
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Shopping
Our favourite edible Easter treats to buy this year
Treat yourself or someone else to a luxurious edible gift this Easter weekend with our pick of the best Easter hampers
Decoration
What it’s really like to live in a mews house (and how to decorate one)
An interior designer shares her experience of living in one of these unusual London homes
Decoration
Why interior designers love jute and natural fibre rugs, plus where to buy the best ones
Caught somewhere between coir and sisal? We’ve got the lowdown on all the natural fibre floorcoverings so that you can choose wisely