Interiors Decor
London's elite renters form 'super prime' marketThere are now plenty of renters with cash in a 'super prime' market in London, willing to inject their own money to improve and renovate, with their landlord's permission. That's the view of WA Ellis, who rent properties in Central London. |
Let there be light with Alexander & PearlBring colour and contemporary glamour into your home with the new range of eye-catching lighting from Alexander & Pearl. We've had a sneak peek of their 2012 range and it is gorgeous - the All The Lights Square Multi Shade Light is priced at £1,495. |
Listed buildings suffer from lack of bathroom facilitiesListed buildings suffer from a lack of toilet and bathroom facilities but French manufacturer Saniflo say they have the answer. Buildings are listed so that they can be cared for and protected and to ensure that their special features are not unwittingly altered or destroyed. |
TV design programmes drive property envy claims new studyNew research has shown that Britain is a nation full of property envy, and this property envy comes at a price. Home insurance provider esure has revealed that house-proud and home-envy Brits spend £58,550 improving their homes to emulate property TV programmes. |
Design inspiration from Vinny LeeNow the dark evenings are drawing in, treat yourself to an interior design book or two so you can curl up in front of the fire and plan your next makeover project. New out is 10 Principles Of Good Interior Design by Interiors Editor Vinny Lee. |
Lima brings their award winning designs to LondonWe’re always looking for new ideas and inspiration for our home, from leafing through design and interiors magazines to surfing the web and observing other people’s ideas, now though homeowners in London can call on someone else’s creativity. |
West Egg launches antique and interiors sourcing serviceOnline boutique West Egg has launched a free antique and vintage interiors sourcing service. The SourceBook enables clients, including interior designers, to submit requests for any antique or vintage item. |
Showroom unveils latest styles from KristaliaLuxury interiors showroom NGI Design has added the latest products from stylish Italian brand Kristalia to its premium offering. The modern Elephant chair and Oops table make the ideal statement in any contemporary living space. |
A new breed of furniture designer emergesGrandfather clocks are usually associated with grand stately homes or old school libraries but British clock designer Charlie Turner is giving this tired stereotype a much needed makeover with a new collection of contemporary clocks. |
Rare opportunity to buy Cuneo at auctionIf you are looking to invest in modern art, a rare opportunity has arisen to snap up one of Terence Cuneo's most famous paintings. Bonhams Knightsbridge are selling The Golden Arrow by Cuneo in their Modern Paintings auction on 20th September 2011. |
Go metallic for fabulous flooringDaring design is the key to gorgeous interiors and, if you are a fan of fashion, you'll probably have noticed metallics once again find their way onto the catwalk. Metal effects and space-age style are available in Forbo Flooring’s Novilon range. |
Charity art auction to raise money for riot victimsRaise money for the riot clean up AND add to your art collection at the same time. More than 80 designer makers, artists, photographers and other independent businesses have united to donate prizes for Riot Raffle, the brainchild of Zoe Grant. |
Wallpaper releases 'ultimate power list'Influential design magazine ‘Wallpaper’ has released its 'ultimate power list' of the top 150 movers, shakers, shapers and makers, to celebrate its 15th anniversary and 150th issue. The list promises to define a decade and a half of design.. |
Roberto Cavalli designs luxury exercise bikeNeed some motivation to get exercising? Designer divas will love the Roberto Cavalli for Ciclotte collection, which proves that exercise bikes don’t have to be an unsightly addition to a luxury pad. Ciclotte is a luxury designer exercise bike. |
Contemporary architecture ideas at The Long HouseWant to get first-hand experience of new contemporary architecture? The Long House is the fourth in the Living Architecture series, available to rent at the weekends, giving Brits the opportunity to experience domestic contemporary architecture. |
Get Christmas ideas at The Ideal Home ShowThe Ideal Home Show has a Christmas twist this November, featuring festive decor ideas alongside interiors and gadget inspiration. It takes place at London’s Earls Court, November 16-20, with more gadgets, shopping and gifts for all the family. |
Why dinner parties are 'perfect for showing off'Who says the concept of keeping up with the Jones's is dead? New research shows we are as houseproud as ever, with one in 10 Brits even going to the trouble of throwing a dinner party to show off their latest DIY successes and home buys. |
Get Ralph Lauren Home style onlineWant to order a designer sofa from your not-so designer sofa? Ralph Lauren Home is now stocked online with Amara, with stock available for next day delivery in the UK. Ralph Lauren Home joins more than 60 luxury homewear brands on the website. |
New windows ideal for period housesPeriod properties are often top of the list when homeowners are looking for a new house but while some features may enhance a room others can be costly. Changing windows to Pilkington Spacia will improve energy efficiency without compromising the look. |
Energy efficient window for period propertiesOne of the UK's leading double glazing experts has encouraged the owners of period properties to retrofit their homes with the latest in energy efficient windows. The Spacia window from Pilkington has been designed to meet the often tricky aesthetic and insulation demands of heritage properties. |
Sought after designer launches new German showThe inaugural solo show of British interior designer, Benjamin Hubert, has gone on display in Germany. Entitled ‘Materiality’, the exhibition aims to take visitors into the working mind of the designer and his patented material driven design approach. |
House Couturier launches new diamond rangeHouse Couturier has announced the launch of their latest selection of high class furniture products. Offering a very contemporary and modern interpretation of the concept of luxury, the Diamond range offers an array of products suitable for both living and dining room environments. |
Dress large windows with made-to-measure blindsWant to let in natural light but also ensure privacy? Made-to-measure, adjustable blinds are an ideal solution for large windows, especially those in family rooms or those overlooking a main road or public hotspot for security and privacy. |
Solve your storage space issuesStorage space is always an issue, the more you have the more you need and the more you use, so made to measure bedroom and living room furniture is ideal for those who still haven’t got enough and the brand new range from Lema could fit the bill. |
Magazine launches new guide to most promising architectsInterior design magazine, Wallpaper, has announced the launch of the 2011 Architects Directory. Now in its twelfth year, the annual supplementary publication aims to provide the ultimate guide to the world’s most promising young architect practices and companies. |
Luxury Property
- The house of Christmas pop legend
- Room for all the family
- Style in the city
- Luxe-modern mansion in Virginia Water
- Made in Chelsea
- Manor with an Oxford post code
- Palatial country house with all of the trimmings
- Luxury mansion in Mallorca
- Soho loft living
- Regent’s Park redevelopment of a regency mansion
House Prices
- A guide to Wales's property hotspots
- Prices at a premium in market towns
- Million pound homes sales hit three-year low
- London’s top performers for house price movement in July
- Camden top performing London location on house price index
- Surrey Hills tops price list of picturesque locations
- House prices to remain steady says expert
- Surrey is the most affluent property county
- Wandsworth’s prime property prices see an influx
- Survey reveals London house prices up by 0.6 per cent
