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 MoreGetting Cool with Cork
A trend we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is cork, from tableware and accessories to larger furniture pieces, this natural material is a great addition in the home. Particularly if you’re an advocate of the Scandi trend then cork is for you. Grouping accessories would be the perfect starting point or if you’re feeling…
Read MoreFinding Lola & SiDney
We’ve discovered a vintage gem and the best bit about it is that it’s a stones throw away from our humble abode in Tooting! Situated on Garratt Lane, Lola and SiDney is a retro retailer with an array of incredible vintage finds, from 20s through to 60s with an abundance of mid-century wares as well as…
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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Making dining chic with Achica
When the summer sun makes an appearance the barbecues heat up, gardens are full with friends and the cocktails are flowing. With this in mind, we’ve been looking at ways to make the best of entertaining and dining throughout the warmer months, and Achica have just the stuff… With the rising trend of cork in…
Read More60 Minute Stick
We came across this blog earlier in the week and it’s fast made its way in to our bookmarked folder… 60 Minute Stick is a simple Tumblr page brought to you by one bored commuter who takes London’s daily free newspaper, The Evening Standard, and in 60 minutes on their commute from London to Brighton…
Read MoreIt’s a Swedish Summer at Heal’s
Head to Heal’s this summer for a pop-up Swedish market – as well as events and workshops, the Tottenham Court Road store will also host 18 hard-to-find Scandi brands such as House of Rym, Jobs Handrtryck and Lujungbergs Factory. Swedish Summer at Heal’s ends this Sunday August 23rd so get down there while you still can!…
Read MoreBack to baking…
The Great British Bake Off is back! That’s our Wednesday nights sorted for the next couple of months! And, if like us, GBBO gets you in the mood to whack out the whisks and fill the room with flour then here’s our round-up of lovely baking goodies ideal for perfecting your pastries – with not…
Read MoreVote for us! #IBA15
It’s time, once again, for the Amara Interior Blog Awards and for a second year running we’re thrilled to say we’ve been nominated for Best Newcomers (thank you)! Lines are now open*! To vote for your favorite (us, obviously) click here and don’t forget to share your vote on Twitter. Remember, no one is safe, so…
Read MoreShopping for Wallpaper*
It was only a matter of time before someone took editorial coverage, e-commerce and merged the two into one. Uber-cool design magazine Wallpaper* have done just that and have launched the WallpaperSTORE*. Featuring design-led products for just about every walk of life and home, the store definitely has us salivating and our wallets trembling. With…
Read MoreAlessi have a heart for (Red)
Created by Bobo and Bobby Shiver in 2006, the (Red) campaign aims to raise social awareness and money for the Global Fund to fight AIDS. It’s a fantastic cause and we love how interiors brands are getting behind this. Meet Anna G and Alessandro M – classic figures in the Alessi range. However, this cute…
Read MoreHow to be a floral fella
In the world of interiors, florals never die. Florals in interiors tend to lean towards more feminine tastes but who’s to say that they can’t work for a man den, home office or bedroom. Here’s a few ideas on how to give flowers a harder edge… Firstly, forget roses and pretty pinks. Think more about…
Read MoreHouzz ideabook #7: 11 Affordable Ways to Perk Up Your Garden Beyond Plants
As soon as the sun made an appearance we were determined to spruce up the garden. From the new dusky pink Out There Interiors chairs to making sure those pesky bugs and beasts stayed away from our flowers, we’ve been doing everything to get it looking summer ready. If you’re stuck for ideas on how to…
Read MorePatisserie Pendants
Oh macaron’s, those scrummy little treats. Last year they were hugely trendy here in London. Well, now we’ve come across a lovely interiors alternative which won’t rot your teeth! These light shades by Spanish designer Silvia Ceñal are inspired by the French sweets. The design is simple – a fir plywood base is linked together with…
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