Well, hello there, stranger. How you diddling? That’s right. We didn’t get kidnapped. We’re alive and we have news. So, first things first, where have we been you ask? Well. To be honest, we’ve had a bit of a blog vacation. You see, following the Christmas break, we kicked off the start of 2019 in…
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There are amazing charities out there, we all know that. But the British Heart Foundation is certainly one that is, and pardon the pun, close to our hearts. We’ll come to exactly why later. For starters though, we got approached by the British Heart Foundation several months back about a really exciting project which we…
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When it comes to shopping for vintage furniture, it can be a bit of minefield. Whether it’s making sure the item is in good condition, purchasing it for more than it’s worth or making sure you properly do your research – it’s not as simple as rocking into a vintage shop and picking a piece…
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It’s no secret that we’re cat lovers. But Kiki notwithstanding, we couldn’t pass up a trip to the home of the hand-drawn monocle cat – Rory Dobner’s studio in leafy Hampstead. But before we go into Rory’s style and what he’s been up to, we wanted to know a bit more about his journey and…
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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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It’s Sunday evening and we realise we invited friends round for dinner. Great, time to panic. David whacks some salmon in the oven and we rustle up some potatoes. A nice, easy Sunday supper.
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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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Last year, it seemed that the statement sofa for the home was a chalky pink velvet design. Millennial Pink, as we all know, was the hot hue for 2017 but has it been bumped in favour of a new shade? Let’s take a look at the rise and rise of the dark green velvet sofa.…
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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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You know how it goes; the letterbox clatters and you raise your eyes to the ceiling and think – what bad news have we got today? Thanks to emails, whatsapps and other forms of digital media, the most that comes through the door these days is bills. Good old fashioned monotonous white envelopes. However, if…
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Take some chintz, add silk bedding, a ceramic swan lamp and a lip shaped pleather sofa, pop that all into one place and what do you have? The zany world of Décor Hardcore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hardcore Is Not For Everybody (@decorhardcore) on Jul 2, 2017 at 11:41pm PDT…
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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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For our first foray into London Design Festival 2017, we took a stroll to the V&A for the usual cavalcade of installations, exhibitions and talks. Always a fan of what’s on offer, we took a wander down to the museum – cameras in hand and found some fantastic displays and unique creations that didn’t disappoint.…
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Ok, so summer’s officially over. We put our first jumper on the other day and it was a little bit soul-destroying. However, rather than being glum – we’re all about embracing those Autumnal colours, textures and sensations in preparation for cosy nights in. Pumpkin spice latte anyone? (Yes, we are that basic.) With that said,…
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Interior lovers rejoice! It’s September which means it’s time, once again, for London Design Festival. The capital is about to become a hub of design, trends and new launches and if you’re feeling a little perplexed about the amount of places to visit (and there’s a lot). don’t fret – here’s our guide on where…
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