Interiors & Furniture
Christie’s hosts auction of Impressionist and Modern art
The Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale will take place at Christie’s on 23 June and will offer 46 works of art, including exceptional museum-quality masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, Joan Miró, Camille Pissarro and Marcel Duchamp. The auction is expected to realise in excess of £40 million and will be on public view at Christie’s in London from 18 to 23 June 2009.
A blindin' recession busting solution from Apollo
Apollo Blinds is launching a brand new range of blinds next week that deliver the look and feel of a made-to-measure roman blind but without the price tag.
Cabinet for the price of a castle
An extraordinary cabinet by one of the greatest French furniture makers, Francois Linke will go under the hammer at Bonhams Fine Continental Furniture And Works Of Art Sale on 17th June and is expected to fetch £1M-£1.5M.
Perfect gifts for summer picnics, parties and weddings
Beautiful new additions to the Boutiko online ethical gift store include pieces from a stunning range of handmade homewares and accessories from fair trade company Mi Mariposa.
Charity sale - pay what you want for designer brands
BrandAlley, the members’ website that specialises in flash sales of designer fashion, homeware and beauty brands, announces the launch of an incredible new initiative to help its members suffering from the effects of the recession, as well as support for a very special charity, HELP for HEROES.
A definite catch
GettingPersonal realise how bugging and scary it can be for some to confront insect intruders, let alone remove them from the house; so we have an ingenious and humane solution to the problem.
Go dotty for your Daddy
We have a gift set that is a great idea for children of all ages to present to their Daddies. Our I Love My Daddy Mug and Frame Set is perfect for reminding him how much he’s loved; for every time he has a cuppa or looks at the photograph of his most treasured. Indeed, the spotty frame and matching mug is a great gift for any Daddy who’s dotty for his kids.
Exciting new surroundings for interior designer
Accomplished interior designer, Sue Dann of Sue Dann Interiors, is pleased to announce the opening date of her brand new shop and showroom on London Road, Bath.
Brits lack imagination when it comes to decorating
New research reveals we Brits to be a boring bunch who lack a bit of imagination, especially when it comes to decorating our homes.
Crown jewels for your home
This year, Crown Paint and the Royal College of Art embarked on an exciting and unique collaboration to design the Crown Jewels – modern, stylish and inspired wall stencils for the home.
Spring into new trends for the home
With the New Year comes the urge for many to make a fresh start and a spring clean provides a great opportunity to revamp your home. With gloomy economic times outside, think tank The Future Laboratory predict that this will be the year of staying in. Many people are taking advantage of the sales to bring a bit more life into their living room, and turn over a new leaf in their décor and bring in some new trends for 2009.
Cool and edgy wallpapers for children
Design conscious parents will love this edgy and dazzling cool range of wallpapers for children by Mini Moderns now available at Bodie and Fou. We are already converts! Made in the UK, each roll is printed onto paper from sustained and certified forests and will allow parents to revamp their kids’ space in no time.
A very special piece of furniture
Choosing the right furniture for a new home is never easy. Furniture packs go a long way to making things easier and can provide the ideal furnishing solution. But if you want your property to look a little bit different, need a special piece of furniture or have special requirements, bespoke furniture is probably the answer.
More Bright House than White House
Each new President is given significant leeway to put a personal stamp on the White House by redecorating the living quarters and the Oval Office and experts at Crown are offering their tips for how the Obamas can do just that.
House-proud Brits show their true colours
A New Year means a new start - a time to put the colour back in our cheeks, and our lives. That could mean giving our health or careers a proverbial lick of paint or, in many cases, giving our homes an actual one. Brightening the house can be an effective way of brightening our mood. In fact, new research shows that our choice of colours say more about us than we might think.