When the festive season is just around the corner it’s easy for panic to ensue. Whether it’s getting the cupboards stocked with food, trying to find the perfect present, or perhaps it’s getting the home looking fab, there are many factors to contribute in the perfect Christmas. Luckily, Amara LuxPad have compiled 49 handy tips…
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 MoreA touch of indulgence…
We’ve been seeing a lot of this trend lately – indulgent, opulent and with a bit of a throw-back to the roaring 20s, the luxe trend seems to be popping up in stores and in the media. Think golds, marble, drinks trolleys and any barware to mix up a martini, or two. Here’s a few…
Read MoreBuster + Punch Take Design up to 11
The one thing that frustrates us about the Interiors industry sometimes is the fact that everything is so ‘vanilla’ and the fact that a rock & roll release or product range is few and far between. That’s why Buster + Punch is right up our street. Oozing of the true spirit of the more hardcore…
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Soak&Sleep Your Way to a Better Rest
Sleep is key, there’s no doubt about it. So, after a few years of bumpy mattresses and tired duvets, we couldn’t wait to change our bedroom from drab to fab and it’s bedroom and bathroom specialists Soak&Sleep who have been our answer to achieving a good nights sleep. Soak&Sleep have developed their microfibre range in pursuit…
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 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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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 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 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…
Read More5 Minutes With… Ella Doran
Beautiful prints and repetitive motifs are key within this designers style and we were thrilled to ask her a few questions on where to find inspiration as well as her newest collection ‘Rekki in Reykjavik’. Here’s our 5 minutes with designer Ella Doran… Tell us about the first place you called “home” and how did…
Read MoreHow to get your home beach-ready
It’s coming to that time of year where we get the sea salt spray out and try our hardest to get that beach-bum look. So who said this fashion-heavy trend can’t be translated to our homes. Whether you’re getting yourself in the mood for jet-setting to some tropical locale or trying to hold on to…
Read MoreHouzz ideabook #5: 10 Simple Ways to Create a Work Space on a Budget
Not many of us can afford the luxury of a home office – instead we make do with laptops balancing on sofa arms or a pull out side table where we can get some ‘life admin’ sorted. However, for our latest Houzz ideabook we’ve been thinking about ways you can create a space worthy of…
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