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Choosing a dining table
Kate Dyson of The Dining Room Shop in London shares with us the advice she gives to her private customers – and to a lot of decorators too if they are a bit unsure! What style should you choose? … Continue reading
OKA’s mirror glass furniture
Inspired by Louis XIV’s hall of mirrors, OKA‘s new Versailles range is made from deliberately aged, antique mirror glass. The Versailles collection includes console tables in two sizes (from £490). The large mirror is £395 and the small one … Continue reading
Sofa.com’s new Design Lab range
Sofa.com recently launched a collaboration with British print-makers, Thornback and Peel, who have created five exclusive colourways of some of their much-loved designs for the company. Their designs are inspired by an eclectic mixture of Victoriana, Mrs Beeton’s household … Continue reading
Kate Forman’s shop
Kate Forman’s pretty shop in Clarendon Cross in Notting Hill stocks her full range of faded floral and linen fabrics as well as accessories covered in them: lampshades, box files, cushions, notice boards, waste paper bins, hatboxes and bags. But it’s … Continue reading
French Connection Home
French Connection is the latest fashion brand to launch a home collection. It features bedding, soft furnishings, ceramics, glassware and lighting in an understated palette of cream, putty and grey. We’re particularly keen on these Safari Chairs, £275 each. … Continue reading
New Ochre showroom
Ochre has moved to a spacious new showroom in Clerkenwell to house its expanding collection of understated and sophisticated furnishings. The 1500sq ft showroom is at 46-47 Britton Street, London EC1M 5UJ. Open by appointment Mon-Fri, +44 (0)20 7096 … Continue reading
Commissioning furniture
Free-standing Furniture 1. When visiting a designer, ask to view photographs of previous commissions and to see a range of materials and timbers the designer uses. (Image: Andrew Webb) 2. Ask for recommendations from former clients. Discuss how well their … Continue reading
Upholstered furniture
Buying & maintaining upholstered furniture -Start by thinking about what you would like to improve about the furniture you are replacing. (Image: Sofa.com) -Shed your overcoat and try out sofas and armchairs in a range of showrooms. -Consider the dimensions … Continue reading