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New products and services, interesting shops, ideas for your garden, our pick from design fairs, and other things we like…
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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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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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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Cox London’s New Showcase
How art, the decorative arts and the world of antiques shaped the lighting, furniture and sculptural forms of Cox London. by Cheryl Knorr. I remember visiting your workshop in Tottenham many years ago. The rumour was that antique dealers sought...
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Tips For Health And Wellness At Home
Discover The House Directory's 10 tips to pave a a simple path to wellness for ourselves, our families and for the planet......
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CHRISTMAS WITH KATE FORMAN
The House Directory asked Kate Forman to share how she and her family will be celebrating Christmas this year. Read the blog for inspirational Christmas images, gift ideas and a glimpse into the Forman family's holiday celebrations...
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The Best Of British Design: why handcrafted homeware is more popular than ever
We speak to Juliette at Derwent House about the growing interest in British design and the benefits of buying handcrafted homeware....
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Decorating With Books
Books Do Furnish A Room is a novel by Anthony Powell. It is the tenth novel of a 12-book series, A Dance to the Music of Time, depicting life in post WWII Britain. The title has become recognised in interior...
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