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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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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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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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‘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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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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Hand-Crafted Finishes By Simon Orrell
Simon Orrell’s hand-crafted finishes in shagreen, parchment, straw marquetry, selenite, mica and shell...
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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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Amy Somerville at Milan Design Week 2019
Amy Somerville are proud to have taken part in the Palazzio Della Meravigle joint exhibition at the historic Museo Bagatti Vasecchi as part of Milan Design Week 2019. The pieces launched at the exhibition were created especially for the ‘Sala...
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Seven Fantastic Dressing Tables
Dressing tables and dressing rooms are becoming ever more popular in homes and luxury developments. Here are some fantastic options to complete your dressing area. Fiona McDonald is the doyenne of 1950s and 1960s Italian design and also launched Fiona...
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