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New products and services, interesting shops, ideas for your garden, our pick from design fairs, and other things we like…
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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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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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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Thibaut’s Faux Resource collection
Thibaut‘s Faux Resource is a collection of wallcoverings that are realistic interpretations of patterns like snake skin, grasscloth, marble, and cork. These impressive faux textures and versatile surfaces are perfect to mix and match or use on their own. Varying...
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Little Greene launches London Wallpapers IV
With an established tradition for breathing new life into old designs, Little Greene has once again delved into the English Heritage archives, scouring for historic designs that can be successfully adapted for 21st century interiors. The company’s most recent collection,...
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Deco luminescence from Jane Churchill
Glamorous Art Deco-inspired designs lead Jane Churchill’s A/W16 Atmosphere Collection – the deep jewel tones, dusky pinks and burnished metallics combine to create a luxurious look. But there are also fabrics and wallpapers with bold brushstroke effects, more bohemian designs...
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Neisha Crosland: Life of a Pattern
NEISHA CROSLAND, LIFE OF A PATTERN (by Merrell Publishers). Renowned for her sophisticated colour combinations and attention to balance and proportion, Neisha Crosland sees pattern everywhere. She seeks out symmetry, order and structure wherever she goes: in artefacts, buildings, paintings...
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Painting it pink with Little Greene
Little Greene has just launched a capsule collection of perfect pinks, marking Breast Cancer Awareness month. ‘Pink’ comprises eight related pink shades, from soft delicate tones to bolder hues. Designed to work harmoniously together and with other Little Greene shades,...
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