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Autumn Reset – The ‘Back To School’ Edit

September has arrived, which is a great time to get organised for the final part of the year. This month, The House Directory’s shopping edit is a roundup of smart home office furniture, clever storage options and neat desk accessories,...

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The Beautiful Bathrooms Edit

From baths to basins, tiles to taps and so much more, The House Directory’s August shopping edit focuses on the very best fixtures, fittings, surfaces and accessories to source and shop now. 1. Colour Splash A perfect mix of classic...

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Customising Bespoke Furniture: Fiona McDonald Gives Her Expert Advice

Fiona McDonald tells us about how she developed her successful business and shares expert advice on commissioning bespoke pieces. ...

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Multifunctional Kitchens That Work Hard And Look Good

Six members of The House Directory share some of their most cleverly designed kitchen projects, all of which are as hardworking and practical as they are stylish....

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The English Country Homes Edit

Traditional, timeless, reclaimed and antique, The House Directory‘s English Country Homes shopping edit takes its inspiration from the glamour, the heritage and the grandeur of stately homes, historical houses and majestic country piles. 1. Be inspired by this beautiful book...

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GoodWeave Has Transformed The Rug Industry For The Better. Read Their Story And Get Involved

Sonny Puryear, tells The House Directory how GoodWeave came into being and how for almost two decades it has been transforming the lives of thousands of vulnerable people....

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How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep: advice from the experts

Our blog this month focuses on bedrooms, with advice from specialist members of The House Directory regarding your daily routine, your bedroom environment, the optimum bed and mattress to get a good night’s sleep. “A good night’s sleep is the...

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How To Choose Tiles

In this blog we have invited a selection of expert members of The House Directory to offer insights and guidance for how to choose the best tiles for your home renovation. Explore the tile choices and colour schemes in these...

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How to Declutter Your Home: Easy Steps to Get Things in Order

In this blog we bring you 12 tips from renowned decluttering experts alongside selected products from The House Directory members to help to organise your home this new year....

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Seven Festive Tablescapes

Inspire your own festive tablescapes this holiday season with a selection of ideas from The House Directory's members......

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The A-Z Advisory – Paint Colours & Finishes with Little Greene

Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene, answers TheHouseDirectory's questions about paint colours and finishes in this indispensable guide...

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Salvo, Truly Reclaimed & Sustainability

by Cheryl Knorr. Salvo was initiated to reduce the amount of salvageable material that goes to landfill. In association with its online marketplace Salvoweb, the company recently launched an authentication label, Truly Reclaimed. The label assures that materials conform to...

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‘The Makers Who Make Us’ – Soane’s 25 years of British craftsmanship

To mark their 25th anniversary Soane has launched the Egyptomania collection of fabrics, furniture and lighting. The collection is inspired by thousands of years of Egyptian history and includes a collaboration with artist Yasmin Hayat. Established in 1997, Soane is...

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FIVE ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS

Jenny Grove - author of Interior Design: A Professional Guide, Jenny Grove, shares her Five Essential Tips for Growing Your Interior Design Business, with advice from some of the most successful and enduring interior designers working in the industry today......

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10 Essential Kitchen Tools by Borough Kitchen

The House Directory asked the team at Borough Kitchen to recommend their top 10 essential tools for every kitchen....

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