The concoction of colour is not dissimilar to the production of coffee, according to Farrow & Ball. When creating the latest hue, the sultans of superior shades have perfected the art down to a T. We learned this when we were lucky enough to visit the Farrow & Ball factory in Dorset. On arrival we…
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A stone’s throw from Central St Martins & Google HQ, and on the stylish Granary Square, Tom Dixon Studio has moved and set up camp in a shiny-new space in King’s Cross. The industrial-style Coal Office houses the design giant, showcasing an array of their snazzy wares, a workshop area, shop, soon-to-be restaurant & roof…
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It’s Sunday evening and we realise we invited friends round for dinner. Great, time to panic. David whacks some salmon in the oven and we rustle up some potatoes. A nice, easy Sunday supper.
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We’ve got three really exciting launches for you this month. From eclectic beds and wonderful wallpaper, to whimsical bowls perfect for hopeful British alfresco dining. Take a peek…
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We’ve had a feeling recently that we’re being watched; when we walk past shop windows and enter peoples homes, at design shows and events, even when we’re browsing some of our top go-to interior sites. Turns out, it’s THE latest trend and, let’s face it, you need to face it because it’s about faces.
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Is there anything more nerve-wracking than having to view the bathroom of a rented property? Believe you me, we’ve seen sorry states in our time and considering this is a place where you clean – amongst other things – you kind of want to make sure it’s comfortable and ahem sanitary. That’s why it’s super…
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When you’re renting, especially when you’re renting and sharing, there’s one thing that fills you with the absolute fear. We’re not talking about the common field mouse, we’re talking something even more disturbing – the house guest. It’s not that we don’t want them, it’s just we want our guests to be comfortable and sometimes…
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Following our talk with Houzz, we’re excited to start a series showcasing our top renting rules. Whether it’s nifty ideas of creating a dining space or adding little touches to the kitchen, follow our #RentingRules hashtag on Insta for more inspiration. First up, let’s tackle home office spaces. At our Houzz talk, we shed some…
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March! How the bloody hell did that happen? First of all we’re going to completely gloss over the fact we didn’t do a ‘three new launches’ for February but it was Mark’s birthday month (yes, month) so we have been slightly inebriated for the last 28 days. But alcoholism aside, it’s straight back to business.…
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Following our talk with Houzz, we’re excited to start a series showcasing our top renting rules. Whether it’s nifty ideas of creating a dining space or adding little touches to the kitchen, follow our #RentingRules hashtag on Insta for more inspiration. First up, and one of the most popular topics when it comes to renting……
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We’re always on the lookout for design specialists and love to bring the latest experts to Forward Features. When a copy of the newest Andrew Martin Interior Design Review landed on our laps, we were overwhelmed at the amount of architect & design talent across the globe. One of which is Beirut based architect, Rabih Geha and we’re…
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Now anyone who knows us personally will know that we’re definitely more Super Noodles than Sous-vide, but when Gaggenau asked us to attend the final evening of #Obsession18 at the Northcote, just outside of Preston, we could hardly say no now, could we? Hosted over 18 days, #Obsession18 took 21 chefs from six continents –…
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Last week we were completely thrilled to host our first ever talk at Houzz of 2018. A Renter’s Guide to Decorating was all about simple and easy updates to introduce to a rented home and we hope that everyone who attended, or watched from home, were inspired by some of the ideas. Even if you…
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What will our homes look like this year? Houzz asked a selection of leading influencers to share their insights. Original Article on Houzz, written by Victoria Harrison Is Scandi style over? Could velvet be here to stay? We asked five of the UK’s leading influencers and bloggers to gaze into their crystal balls and predict…
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Last year, it seemed that the statement sofa for the home was a chalky pink velvet design. Millennial Pink, as we all know, was the hot hue for 2017 but has it been bumped in favour of a new shade? Let’s take a look at the rise and rise of the dark green velvet sofa.…
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