What linen does on a sofa over 12 months, from creases to small marks.

Three oak bays, 240 cm wide, built to hold books without bowing.

Inge and Marcus took out the ceiling bulb and use two table lamps and a wall light instead.

Oil keeps oak looking like wood, and you can repair it at home in an afternoon.

Follow one Ask chair from a plank of ash to a hand-woven seat.