When did Autumn happen? One moment we’re heading off to the lido and lounging outside, the next all the leaves have fallen and we’re battling storm Brian. Well, fear not. Homeware brands across the land are on the case to keep you feelin’ snug as the colder climes approach and here’s one to definitely keep…
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From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the streets of East London, neon lighting is here there and everywhere – and a trend which is brightening the home, one strip at a time. Discovered in the late 19th Century, it wasn’t until 1910 that French engineer and inventor, Georges Claude first demonstrated neon lighting…
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Apart from bunny rabbits and plenty of chocolate, what does April have to offer? Well, for interiors, here’s our round-up of the top three launches to look out for this month.
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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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Tasselled lighting started to adorn the home heavily during the Victorian era giving the home a luxe and decadent feel. Yet lately, with many of us looking to bring that maximalist look to a scheme, what better way then fringing or tassels on pendants and lamps to add a touch of period charm. Here, we look at…
Read MoreLast week, along with our dates Kristen and Sara, we had the pleasure of attending a preview of London’s first Light Club, bought to you by Habitat.
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Quite some time ago, we were strolling down the street when we came across a floor lamp needing a good home. Never ones to pass up on a freebie, the adopted lamp now stands proudly in our living room corner. It has however continued to sport a boring shade, well – boring shade be gone! Enter…
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 MoreCalling himself the ‘Glass Whisperer’, artist Michael Ruh has designed a stunning pair of handmade pendant lights for e-tailer Made.com – just in time for Christmas (can you quite believe it…) Jewel-toned and opulent, the joyful yellow ‘Marguerite’ and smoked-grey ‘Wolka’ designs add a touch of glamour to any setting and are reasonably priced too. Watch the video above to see Ruh…
Read MoreOh 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 MoreLast week you may have spotted David in ShortList Magazine talking about Ship Lanterns on The Chosen Few… With lights made from salvaged cargo ships to ship inspired styles, here’s a round-up of our ShortList chosen picks as well as a few more nautical finds ideal for achieving that perfect coastal look both indoors and out……
Read MoreMarble has become increasingly trendy this year – on a recent peek around Sainsbury’s home section we noticed beautiful marble and wood chopping boards, it’s such a gorgeous combination of rustic yet keeping it luxe. For us though, it’s lighting which is a winner this season. From floor lights to table lamps, marble base lighting…
Read MoreWhen it comes to our lounge we’re pretty content. However, there is one little corner that could potentially do better. We’ve been looking for something to fill this space for a while and it just happened that one day David found the exact thing on Gumtree for it… He called Mark and the response he…
Read MoreAnyone who has a rented flat will know sometimes they don’t come with inspiring light fittings. However, always keen to make our place a little cosier with alternative finds, we stumbled across a little company called Skinflint – and we’re a little bit in love. If you’re an avid follower of our blog, you’ll know…
Read MoreAnother one from London Design Festival, last week we went to 100% Design, a design show held at Earl’s Court London. Mark had previously been the night before for the launch party where Gary Powell of The Libertines was spinning the decks… The next day, with a coffee in hand and trying not to get…
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