Our heart wasn’t completely in last years Dulux Colour of the Year, and, honey, we’re not too sure that this year’s is going to spice up our lives. Spiced Honey has been announced as Dulux Colour of the Year 2019. The hue, chosen by colour experts at Dulux is a warm amber tone said to…
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We’ve been a bit MIA the past couple of months after giving ourselves an extended summer holiday. The reason? Sorting our lives out mainly, along with enjoying a bit of the summer sunshine. As we’ve mentioned before, the blog for us is a part-time thing and over the past few months we’ve had several changes…
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It’s always suggested as one of the easiest ways to revamp a room and it’s most certainly one of our top Renting Rules, yes, we’re talking about the humble cushion. There’s a few new collaborations and ranges on the scene so we thought we’d round-up our top picks. Whether you’re looking to give a new…
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We’re really getting summer vibes at the moment. The weather has been coming through with some glorious sunshine. Beer gardens are becoming local haunts, the shorts have become a staple and, on a recent trip to the tropical climes of Dundee, we’ve already managed to get sunburned. Lesson one, kids, even in the Scottish Highlands…
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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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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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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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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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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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Oh January, a month of no drinking (not for us) or, the newest one, no meat (again, not for us). A month where you wonder where all your money went in the first week and where you know you should be at the gym but instead find yourself watching Celebrity Big Brother every evening. In…
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This is a fun one, because these are trends which have been chosen by you! Pinterest has rounded up the most pinned images & what’s set to be hot for the year ahead. 100 trends have been picked across all sectors from fashion to food, but naturally we’re only interested in one thing – the…
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Last week, Pantone announced their Colour of the Year 2018. In previous years we’ve had Marsala (2015), Rose Quartz/Serenity (2016) and Greenery (2017), but never before have we seen a colour cause such a hoo-ha. Let us introduce you to 18-3838 Ultra Violet… View this post on Instagram Pantone’s Color of the Year is one moment…
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When did Autumn happen? One moment we’re heading off to the lido and lounging outside, the next all the leaves have fallen and we’re battling storm Brian. Well, fear not. Homeware brands across the land are on the case to keep you feelin’ snug as the colder climes approach and here’s one to definitely keep…
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It’s been a whirlwind few weeks in the life of Forward Features. London Design Festival kicked off and we tried to squeeze in as much as possible. The V&A was naturally a highlight – catch-up on what it had to offer here – and designs shows such as Decorex offered fresh, new talent which was…
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You may remember an article from not too long ago where we discussed fashion brands entering our homes. Well, here is a prime example of a fashion heavyweight bringing design at its best into our interiors, and doing it awfully well. Let us introduce Gucci Décor. A beautifully eclectic and curated collection, Gucci Décor is everything…
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