The Blog
New products and services, interesting shops, ideas for your garden, our pick from design fairs, and other things we like…
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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Modern Day Mosaic – the use of mosaic in contemporary interiors
An exploration of mosaic and its contemporary uses, with work by Pierre Mesguich. From its ancient origins and seemingly endless possibilities in both design and materials, mosaic holds a special place in the heart of designers; offering opportunity to bring...
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Urban townhouse bathroom by Drummonds
Designed by Drummonds’ Bathroom Design Service, this townhouse bathroom has a sophisticated urban edge. Drummonds’ classic bathroomware is beautifully set within an uncluttered, modern interior, putting all the design focus onto the gleaming brass, marble and china. The pieces are...
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Catchpole & Rye’s Jersey project
Luxury bathroom manufacturers Catchpole and Rye have a vast selection of products, ranging from freestanding copper baths and traditional cast iron roll top baths, to marble washstands, bespoke w/c cisterns and luxury showers. Bespoke by nature, Catchpole and Rye make...
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Series S- Balineum’s new collection of hand painted tiles
Decorative tiles have adorned bathrooms across Europe for centuries. From the ports of Amalfi to the villages of Portugal, artisan-painted tiles capture the essence of the Mediterranean. Balineum celebrates the heritage of these seaports with Series S, a new range...
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Plain English launch new website
Over the past twenty years, Plain English has earned a reputation for producing simple, elegant kitchens (and larders and laundries, sculleries and pantries) that stand the test of time in terms of their classic design and the quality of their...
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Mix & match bathroom fittings from The Water Monopoly
The new Rockwell range of bathroom accessories from The Water Monopoly brings new freedom to bathroom design. You can mix and match gorgeously coloured tap heads, showers, flush handles and bath feet – they can complement each other or contrast...
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Orange bathroom inspiration
Orange is the colour of the season! It’s vibrant, but playful and optimistic, and it’s already made its way from the fashion catwalks into our homes. Leading bathroom retailer Ripples has put together this stylish selection of orange bathroom fittings...
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Q&A with Barbara Sallick of Waterworks
What is your concept of great bathroom design? Barbara Sallick, senior vice-president of luxury bath company Waterworks, helps you to define your ideas… Q. If you are intending to redo your bathroom, where do you find design inspiration? A. Inspiration...
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Christopher Jenner collection for Drummonds
Luxury bathroom makers Drummonds recently opened a spectacular new showroom on London’s King’s Road. The 225 sq metre space has been transformed in collaboration with award-winning designer Christopher Jenner. The luxurious new flagship also showcases Christopher Jenner’s new capsule collection...
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