Sep 12, 2017 | Fabric, Knowledge
Choosing the right upholstery fabric Some fabrics just aren’t suitable for certain models. But it is not always easy to see such incompatibility when looking through swatches on the showroom floor. In our time we’ve seen questionable upholstery choices result in some...
Apr 4, 2017 | Design, Knowledge
The space-conscious age Smaller houses have been ‘our future’ for two decades now. As if punctuating the trend for compact living, HOME Magazine’s 2017 House of the Year was recently awarded to a Cambridge townhouse, built on a 315m² section. Unsurprisingly, the...
Mar 21, 2017 | Design, Knowledge
Buy once, buy well The great windmill of design fads will turn again this season. Driven by smart-suited trend forecasters in big cities, the latest cycle will release a glut of on-trend knock-offs into shops around the world. But will longevity and quality ultimately...
Sep 1, 2016 | Chair, Design, Fabric, Interview, Knowledge, Settee
Interior design tips from Hildy Kovacs. It doesn’t matter who you are, an expert interior designer or an amateur staring down the barrel of your first project, redecorating a room can be a daunting task. Be it a new room or an existing one, there are a few simple...