We love a brand collaboration. Sofa.com, with its two Design Labs a year, work with some of the best and most creative in the design industry. Championing home-grown talent, their first collaboration initiative of 2016 is with Anna Glover. Sitting perfectly with this summers tropical trend, the collection includes two patterns; Paradise and Raindance. Both…
Read MoreGetting into Bed with 2LovelyGays & The Secret Linen Store
It’s always exciting getting to visit the home of someone in the interiors industry and when we were invited to a Slumber Party at Russell and Jordan’s house – aka 2LovelyGays – we just couldn’t resist. However, we weren’t there to have pillow fights and talk about boys (although we kind of did the latter) –…
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 MoreIcons of Norway at Skandium
Those fine folk at Skandium are looking to Norway this season for their ‘Icons of Norway‘ exhibition. Having provided London shoppers with their Scandinavian designs for the last 17 years, Skandium are now championing Norwegian products and designers from 1940 to the present day. The exhibition will be taking place at the Brompton Road Skandium…
Read MorePay A Visit To The Garage Sale At Somerset House
Very rarely you’ll hear the words Somerset House and Poundshop in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what we’ve been waiting on to do a haul for Christmas presents. This December, the good people at the Poundshop are opening a special pop-up called The Garage Sale between 10th-13th December 2015. The new idea gives designers…
Read MorePantone Announce Colour of the Year 2016: Rose Quartz & Serenity
Each year, the design world waits with bated breath for the launch of Pantone’s Colour of the Year. You may remember that last year we weren’t huge fans of murky Marsala so the arrival of this years colour feels like a breath of fresh air. Unusually, we have the announcement of two blending shades – the first…
Read MoreWatch: Minotti London Gets a Makeover
In September, we visited the newly refurbished Minotti London showroom on Margaret Street in London a week before London Design Festival. Sticking to their super-luxe Italian ethos, the space was slick, well lit and seamless. There was even a huge marble wall transported all the way from Italy. However, for you who know us you…
Read MoreGetting Graphic With Lighting from Lane
We love a good graphic print, so when we stumbled upon the bold and beautiful world of Lane. The brainchild of former graphic designers Joff and Ollie who have documented graphic design from all over the globe – taking inspiration from the worlds of advertising, TV and books. All the products from Lane are designed…
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Coffee table read: Vintage Home by Judith Miller
Whether you’re seeking inspiration for revamping the home or you’re a vintage-fanatic, there’s a new coffee table book which is just the one for you. Vintage Home is a practical collector’s guide, a celebration of a century of great design and a definitive style guide to combining retro and contemporary pieces in your home. Antiques expert Judith…
Read MoreDown the rabbit hole at The British Library
Tuesday night and we found ourselves in a Neo meets Morpheus situation, do we take the blue drink or the red drink? Well, we made our choice and down the rabbit hole we went to the Alice in Wonderland pop-up shop at The British Library. It’s the 150th year of Lewis Caroll’s trippy tale and to…
Read MoreTaking a trip to The World of Charles & Ray Eames
When it comes to Twentieth Century design, there’s no name more prolific than Eames. Charles and Ray are known for their experimental approach to design and the husband and wife due were known to dip their toe in-between the fields of photography, film, architecture, exhibition-making, furniture and product design. From personal letters, photographs, drawings and…
Read MoreTune In for Samsung’s New Collaboration
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you place a TV in a room? It’s all about where the plugs are, where you have the space and where it’s going to work in terms of your furniture. For many of us we look to corners – and for those of you who own…
Read MoreCOS x HAY Homewares Collaboration
Two of our favourite brands are having a love affair and we couldn’t be happier. High-street fashion favourite COS has collaborated with one of our interior must-haves, HAY, for an exciting homewares collection. Danish in design, perfectly Scandinavian in style and a must for any contemporary space, the collection includes side tables, cushions, vases and…
Read MoreJohn Lewis Creates a New Home for Homewares
On Thursday morning we popped down to the John Lewis Oxford Street store to see the grand unveiling of their new home department. The revamp was certainly no disappointment and there was plenty to see, buy and do. From new and exclusive design introductions as well as exciting services, the home store giant has everything…
Read MoreThe Design Clinic is Open…
Want to know how to make the most of your home but need that more ‘hands on’ approach? Never fear, fellow design-lovers and Interior Designers 2LovelyGays have teamed up with nest.co.uk to give visitors to Design Junction one-on-one design consultations on how to give your home a little bit of love! Jordan and Russell will…
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