Looking to the East

Looking to the East

Chinoiserie has been in style in the West since trade routes opened in the 18th century. At that time Chinese wallpapers, lacquered furniture and fretwork were often all put together in one Chinese themed room. These days, in our room designs, we tend to add a few...
Exploring the design world in Rome

Exploring the design world in Rome

We were lucky enough to spend a day in Rome searching for interesting suppliers that we can add to our portfolio. Here is a selection of our favourite finds. Rubelli are a 200 year old Venetian fabric and design house. They have supplied velvet for the Italian royal...
Look what we found in Paris…..

Look what we found in Paris…..

Maison & Object comes to Paris twice a year; with eight halls, thousands of exhibitors and miles after miles of new furniture and lighting products – it’s the place to be in January. We walked thirteen miles on the first day around the stands looking...
Welcome to 2016!

Welcome to 2016!

Last year we saw copper hardware and patterned tiles break into mainstream interior design. They seemed to be in every newly opened cafe, bar and restaurant! This year we expect to see a move towards calmer colours and more greenery by bringing plants into our homes....
Autumn/Winter trends for this season

Autumn/Winter trends for this season

Autumn is officially here so it’s time to update our list of key trends. As a designer it is great to see that colour and pattern back in fashion. 1. Bunt orange Our homes have moved away from the magnolia of the 90’s and back into colour. Coppery bronze tones...
Decorex 2015 – key trends

Decorex 2015 – key trends

We are just back from Decorex the annual interiors exhibition in London showcasing the best in furnishings and lighting for the home. It is the interiors equivalent of London Fashion Week and the ideal place to spot the latest trends. Here are some of our key finds...