New Year – New Wardrobe – Hulsta Promotion Start the new year by treating yourself to a new wardrobe and we don't mean clothes! We are currently offering great savings on a wide range of fitted and walk-in wardrobes from one of our top European brands - Hülsta. Modern Lighting Trends – Winter 2016/17 Lighting is a key architectural and design element in our home and as the nights start to draw in it is the perfect time to refresh lighting fixtures and take your interior style to the next level. Here are some stand-out lighting styles that have gained recent popularity in today’s most designer-focused homes. New Porro Studio Now Open We are proud to announce that we have introduced one of the most successful furniture design brands in Italy to our 25'000 sq ft showroom in Hatch End Middlesex. The brand new studio displays a large selection of products from Porro's impressive collection including a range of modern sectional and flexible container systems together with their signature textile bed 'Makura' with its inviting, sinuous form...
Edra Winter Promotion: 10% Off ‘Smart Cushion’ Sofas This winter we are bringing you an exclusive offer on our range of 'intelligent' sofas by Edra. All the sofas designed by Francesco Binfarè tell the story of the changes in human behavior. They belong to different eras and yet they are timeless, because they are not influenced by trends.31 of the best design and interiors shops in London If you want to spruce up your home or seek creative inspiration, look no further than the best independent design shops London has to offer Monday 4 January 2016 10:09 GMT Design and interiors shops in London The saying goes that an Englishman's home is his castle, so decorating it is pretty important. When it comes to interior design, getting unique pieces that feel personal is the key to success. Forget IKEA, from vintage items to contemporary design, London's independent shops have it all. In the same way that each of us embrace an individual style and dress differently, we all like to dress our homes differently, which is why each shop has been carefully chosen for its special unique offering of designs and furnishings.
There is something for everyone from Scandinavian inspired warm and cozy furniture and playful children's design, to ultra sleek geometric chic and minimalism. Whether you are a serious shopper or casually browsing, it'll sure make a lovely day out. Here are the best design shops in London for you to enjoy. Follow us on Twitter: @eslifeandstyle At Alfies Antique Market your vintage handbag comes with a few words about its provenance, and a spot of gentle hunting is often rewarded with a genuinely rare piece of furniture. A rambling network of four floors, the indoor market houses some 75 clued-up sellers providing a discerning selection of jewellery, clothing, homeware and decorative items predominantly from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. South-east London's premier treasure trove of furniture is easy to spot from the road - the lifesize metallic model of Predator is a slight giveaway. Inside what feels like a giant shed hang a variety of chandeliers.
The far back wall, covered by stacks upon stacks of paintings and prints in mismatched frames, can't be seen from the doorway because of the sheer volume of wing-backed chairs and dressers. It's always a tight squeeze in this petite boutique just off Lamb's Conduit Street. But despite its diminutive scale, there's plenty packed in at Ben Pentreath, from kitchenware and stationery, to cushions and candles. True, this place is an ideal gift destination, but as you're buying your mate a gorgeous glass tray lacquered with a vintage map of London, you just might find yourself stocking up on those trendy Kilner jars you suddenly need. Crystal Palace Antique & Modern There are more than 15 dealers selling across four storeys at this warehouse-style showroom. Each floor has its own character: if you like artily arranged mid-twentieth-century furniture, head down to the basement; if its Victorian antiques you're after, negotiate the tangle of chests, tables and accessories on the first floor.
A stone's throw from Regent's Park, Decoratum has often been described as a museum or a gallery purely because of the its attention to detail in regards to the layout of the store. Aesthetically pleasing, Decoratum showcases some of the best quality original vintage furniture from the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s, and is a favourite among interior designers and private collectors. A bright, sunny shop in the heart of Covent Garden, selling a mix of contemporary homewares from a wide range of up-and-coming designers. The owners support young designers through their 'Do Masters' programme, which handpicks design school graduates to sell through the store, and gives them a generous profit return. This tiny retro furniture and design emporium is hidden just past Broadway Market and beside the canal, in a ground-floor unit of artists hub Regent Studios. Crammed with artfully presented vintage furniture and curios such as retro alarm clocks, desk lamps, stylish coat stands, framed insects, animal skulls, shopkeepers' display cabinets, classic tins and bottles, old typewriters, as well as a selection of framed contemporary art.
This store recycles locally sourced wood and furniture, to make rustic-looking new pieces. Everything on sale represents something diverted from landfill, but you wouldn't necessarily know it - a styish floor lamp (£180) is made from a doorframe, a hip little block lamp (£55) is made from an old pallet. There are cheap buys too - a simple book stand is just £8. Heal's may be the grand old dame of interiors stores, but its happy combination of excellent sourcing, helpful staff and a layout that's constantly being reinvented means it manages to stay relevant. Heal's commitment to sourcing new designers is impressive, while established names such as Orla Kiely, Clarissa Hulse, LSA and the Designers Guild are also well represented among the mirrors, rugs, bedlinen, clocks, cushions, art and photography available. This store sells the sort of things everybody would have had in their kitchen or pantry 60 years ago: functional domestic goods. There is also a small range of classic vintage clothing (work jackets, aprons) and some old-fashioned gifts for children, such as a pinhole camera kit and vintage-style satchels, plus a range of notebooks.