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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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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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How To Combine Pattern, Colour And Print In Interior Design, with Penny Morrison
We asked Penny to reveal her successful formula for combining pattern, colour and print....
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A Creative Approach To Christmas Table Styling
Although the news of vaccines on the horizon has raised hopes for 2021, this Christmas season will undoubtedly be challenging. Time to concentrate on what we are able to do to celebrate the season, whether on our own or with...
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Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics for Spring from Thibaut
Thibaut has recently launched the Solstice Collection, a refreshing range of indoor/outdoor fabrics in association with Sunbrella®. Image: Bahia Woven Ideal for family rooms, kitchens, playrooms, patios or gardens, the collection is easy to clean, hard-wearing and fade and shrink...
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Manuel Canovas 2018
Inspired by the work of French artist Jean Lurçat, and the sophisticated style of interior designer Madeleine Castaing, the Manuel Canovas 2018 Collection features rich jewel shades, eye-catching prints and luxurious velvets in a beautiful range of colours. In contrast,...
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RU Fabric by Rose Uniacke
Rose Uniacke has launched RU Fabric, a capsule collection of essential fabrics designed to meet most interior design requirements. The first phase of this collection was launched in July 2017 and comprises a stunning range of linens, wools and cotton...
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The JET collection of fabrics and wallpapers
Whiteworks, in collaboration with Hamilton Weston Wallpapers , have just launched the JET Collection of Wallpapers and Fabrics. The inspiration for the collection is a recently discovered portfolio of wonderful hand-drawn sketch designs from the 1930s and 40s produced by...
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Manuel Canovas 2017
The house of Manuel Canovas is constantly inspired by journeys to exotic locations and rare archival documents. The new 2017 collection hails from the heart of the Mediterranean: there are printed and embroidered fabrics which celebrate the beauty of the...
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