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 that back in March we attended the Wool Floor Show London in association with Campaign for Wool. As well as an insightful trend talk with designer, Jessica Light we were also given an introduction to some of the best in the world of wool flooring, with some brands creating exciting new carpets…
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It’s a well-known fact that when it comes to trends, the usual journey is catwalk > high street fashion > interiors. However, we’ve spotted that these fashion types have started to move on from just clothing and started to put their focus into homewares.
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From the 4th – 9th April it’s Milan Design Week. Sadly, we won’t be going so we’ll have to enjoy an Aperol Spritz or two at home whilst browsing everyone’s Instagram stories. If you are going, or like us you’re not but want a peek of what to expect, here’s a round-up of the best…
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The other week we were lucky to hear the wonderful passementerie designer, colour consultant and forecaster, Jessica Light share her insight into the trends to expect for the year ahead.
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One of the more hidden gems of the interiors scene in London, the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour is a hub for interior designers and design-lovers alike. It’s the go-to destination for seeing the top names in everything from wallpapers, fabric, trimmings, lighting, high-end furniture and more in one place. Think of it as a…
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Scandi design, you either love it or hate it – but let’s face it – we’ve all got a bit of Ikea somewhere in our homes… But even to the side of the yellow & blue behemoth, the design talent coming out of Scandinavia is incredible. We’ve just discovered a fantastic project that put the students of…
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We recently took a trip to Top Drawer to attend a screen printing workshop with print designer, Dan Heath. It’s always one thing seeing beautiful design on a brands website or in a magazine but when it’s in person its fantastic to get a true sense of the craftsmanship, skill and story. In The Window, an online platform…
Read MoreWho’d like a sneak preview of the AW16 Neptune collection? Well, we were lucky enough to see what newness they have coming up. How does the following snapshot look? Not too shabby, right? This season, Neptune is mixing it up with splashes of bold colour and feminine prints. The colour of choice? Mustard yellow. Rich…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when we head to the AW16 press shows to see what new and exciting collections the world of interiors has to offer. Last week we popped to Habitat to see what they were offering – here’s a sneak peek… The main theme for autumn/winter is a Jackson Pollock inspired ‘splatter’ print.…
Read MoreRecently we found ourselves taking a stroll around the ExCeL centre for Grand Designs Live. Showcasing the latest in interiors as well as hosting talks with design experts, there’s a lot to do and see. However, with that said, it does get quite samey and some sections, doors, conservatories and scaffolding, for example, are a…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again when London turns into a playground for the design community. We throw on our running shoes, make up some maps and try and get to as many as the interesting, weird and wonderful sights and sounds the capital has to offer – and the best in overseas talent. By…
Read MoreWant 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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It’s that time of year again when our calendars go a bit nuts and we have to be in around twelve places at once… however, while we might find this stressful, it does mean that it’s time for Clerkenwell Design Week in London and we couldn’t wait to head up there and see what was…
Read MoreWhen it comes to international trade shows, we’re usually the first ones searching the hashtag to see what’s going on outside of the UK. It’s a great way to get new inspiration and see some designers who you wouldn’t normally know about. That’s why Mark was so excited to be able to attend Maison &…
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