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...
Apr 10, 2016 | Fabric, Knowledge
In the works With no two pieces ever quite the same the skill behind leathercraft focuses on initial sourcing, expert assessment and careful placement of the various grades upon the furniture. Sit down with Johnny and Hildy Kovacs and it quickly becomes clear the...
Mar 7, 2016 | Fabric, Knowledge
Your furniture fabric care guide We believe there’s no point investing in timeless designer furniture if you don’t treat it with the respect it deserves. Sometimes however it’s easy to forget or overlook simple ways to care and maintain your chairs and couches. Here...
