Revealed: Favourite decorating styles across the UK

A new survey carried out by Hillarys has uncovered the country’s favourite decorating trends region by region. Those in Yorkshire are most likely to deck out their homes in leopard print, while other notable findings include the East of England’s love of animal-themed designs and the North West’s preference for girlie glamour. Here are the the most popular … Read more

Vaeder Office Fixture by Supermodular

This new fixture from Belgian architectural lighting company Modular Lighting Instruments feels equally at home in an energy-efficient, ergonomic office environment as in a sleekly designed home office. Its characteristic honeycomb structure in combination with a wafer-thin diffuser reduces glare to a minimum while Vaeder’s groundbreaking LED lighting results in an energy-efficient and high-performing office … Read more

Inspiring Lighting Installations by Luum Studio

London-based Luum Studio launched in the recent Euroluce lighting exhibition, part of Milan International Design Week 2015 new collection of lighting. New British lighting design studio and manufacturer Luum are delighted to announce their launch following their unveiling of three installation designs at Euroluce, the prestigious world lighting Biennale held at Salone del Mobile from … Read more

5 top tips for decorating with Colour of the Year Cherished Gold

Every year paint manufacturer Dulux gathers a team of design experts to predict colour trends for the year ahead. ‘The common thread coming through for 2016 was yellow – and gold in particular. We drew inspiration from all the different tones of this colour, including bold metallic hues and earthy shades, bringing them all together … Read more

Morse Pendant Light by Noddy Boffin

An light objects with industrially aesthetic made of black steel and the timber – conceptual design by Noddy Boffin. Equal parts industrially aesthetic and also visually warm, through its blend of cold ‘black steel’ and the warm timber spindle (American Oak). The ‘Morse’ pendant light would suit a range of interior contexts both commercial and … Read more

How to decorate with shades of yellow and grey

Combine yellows, from pale lemon to golden buttercup, with soft grey and off-white. Geometric patterns and intricate repeats bring an element of contrast. CONSTRUCT FABRIC IN YELLOW, £74 A METRE, KATE FARLEY. BAKER’S TWINE, £5.75, MERCHANT & MILLS. WALLPAPER: MONO IN SUNSHINE (WHITE DOTS ON YELLOW); MONO IN CHALK (WHITE DOTS ON GREY); ALL £44 A … Read more

PIN Collection for VIBIA

The PIN Collection for VIBIA, a design by Ichiro Iwasaki, is conceived as a new interpretation on the ambient and task lighting lamp, perfectly compatible with both traditional and contemporary interior spaces. “Despite the ongoing diversification of values among people living in the present age, a lot of people still cherish comfort of life as … Read more

Beautiful Lighting Structure by Mariam Ayvazyan

Architect Mariam Ayvazyan and her studio – Made in love, presented a project Fragrance. The slightly curved wooden frame of this ceiling light is enclosing white flowers, made of felted wool creating a beautiful structure that represents minimalist and clean aesthetics from nature. The LED lights, enclosed in crystal and hung on thick red wires, … Read more

Little P Table Lamp by Schonbuch

Quality oak veneer lamp in various colours designed by Martin Hirth for Schönbuch. Thanks to its characteristic shape the lamp made of one-piece has a high recognition value. It’s magical: the LITTLE P table lamp. A friendly, well-distributed source of light, just as pleasant in the entrance area as in a living room or bedroom. … Read more