Curiouser and curiouser… We love new homeware brands and this one has the perfect amount of quirk! The Curious Department is new to the interiors scene and is perfect for fans of botanicals, bugs and beetles. We spent 5 minutes catching up with Chris, one half of the the design duo behind the department, finding out…
Read MoreTrend Alert: Smooth 70’s
The tropical and botanical trend has been hugely popular the last couple of years. However, if you’re looking to give it a refresh, why not opt for a sophisticated retro revamp – Miami style. Image sources: Daily Mail & Pinterest
Read MoreAffordable Accessories from Ommo
If you know us, you’ll know we’re all about getting something wonderful for a pretty penny, so we’re thrilled to see that an emerging brand is creating fantastic home accessories without the designer price tag.
Read MoreCelebrating 10 Years of Mini Moderns
We recently took ourselves down to Hoxton’s Geffrye Museum to see our good friend Mini Moderns and help them celebrate 10 years of creating fantastic design. Known to design pattern from mood, rather than a particular theme, Keith & Mark have a unique way of creating beautiful and highly detailed products. What was really great…
Read MoreThree New Launches You Need To Know About
As per usual, the Great British Summer is letting us down… So it’s high time we tried to beat the blues with some injections of colour from around the interiors world. You know us, ear to the ground and all that, so we’ve put a little list together of the brightest and boldest that are…
Read MoreA Splash of Colour for Boxpark
Moving into summer, we’re getting ready to be bright and bold in our home. We’ve got the houseplants and we’re ready to crack the curtains and let the light in. That’s why we’re so excited that one of our favourite online shops, A Splash of Colour, has arrived in Shoreditch’s Boxpark for a two-week residency…
Read MoreGet gooey with Kelly Hoppen
We all know that an iPhone case is basically an extension of personality. That’s why we’re so excited to see that the Dragon of Design Kelly Hoppen MBE is launching a range of unique iPhone cases with the geniuses at gooey. Not only do these cases look stunning (David’s got his eyes on the left…
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Biba Bathroom with House of Fraser
Bathrooms, especially when renting, are usually quite basic. We’ve lucked out with ours – not only does it have a lovely waterfall shower but it’s also decorated with white tiles and deep blue walls. Don’t get us wrong, we’ve had our problems – mould-gate is still ongoing with the same ‘leave the windows open’ answer…
Read MoreNoting in Memphis
In the latter part of 2015 and into this year, we noticed that the Memphis trend was making a comeback – see, called it. You’re all welcome. That’s why we’re so excited that Nathalie du Pasquier, one of the founding members of the Memphis design movement, has designed a set of fun and funky patterned notebooks…
Read MoreThe purrfect pet bed
If, like us, you’re a cat owner then we’re sure that what we’re about to show you will go straight to the top of both your and your pet’s wish list. Is this cat teepee not the sweetest thing? Available from sofa.com, the Tiger Lily teepee can be customised in an array of fabrics starting…
Read MoreRetro enamel from Orla Kiely
Enamel seems to be growing and growing in popularity – it’s definitely one of our favourites. Combine that with kitsch retro designs and you’ve got yourself the new collection from interiors heavyweight Orla Kiely. The collection, which compromises of a saucepan, teapot, a very cute milk pan as well as 2 casserole dishes, features acacia…
Read MoreTrend alert: think ink
Whether it’s deep murky blues or dot patterns a-la a dalmatian, think ink this season. Splodges and splashes are an organic refresh this year from the previous ikat and uniformed polka dot prints we have seen. Leaky splashes of painterly designs give an artistic feel with darker tones of blue offering a whole host of…
Read More5 Minutes With… Natasha Broady
We love new online retailers, so when we were introduced to A Splash of Colour we knew we had a new go-to interiors hub for all things furniture and homewares. Focusing on two main aspects, colour and design, A Splash of Colour hosts an array of wonderful designers producing the best in contemporary interiors. Not…
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The Celestial Trend This Festive Season & Blasting Into 2016
Each year we head off to London Design Festival, ready to be wowed at the trends to unfold throughout the next year. Back in 2014 DesignJunction treated us to some intergalactic delights. Lots of innovative lighting, dark moody colours, unusual shapes and reflective metallics. It seems now, the trend is truly starting to take off.…
Read MoreWinter in Bloom
As the seasons change and summer sadly slips away, moody blooms and big, bold floral’s are a perfect transitioning trend to introduce to the home. It’s a trend we’ve also noticed on the catwalks as well as throughout London Design Festival… Take soft floral motifs and mix them with gothic hues of purple, green and black…
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