Interior Design

The Japanese Shop – A Unique Shopping Concept

The Japanese Shop Offers A Unique Concept In Shopping

Jez and Hiromi Willard husband and wife team, launched The Japanese Shop 10 years ago, to cater for the rapidly growing interest in Japan and the Japanese lifestyle. They source the authentic products direct from Japan.

Whether you are interested in the Japanese culture, beliefs and traditions, adore traditional oriental prints and designs, or are simply looking for a unique gift for a friend or loved one; the Japanese Shop has something to suit all.

The comprehensive range includes contemporary and traditional tableware, kimono style house robes, health jewellery, pictures, water features and ornaments to name but a few.
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Read more about : Clocks, Home Interiors, Ornaments

Silent Gliss Launch A New System 5090 Autoglide

Silent Gliss Launch A New System 5090 Autoglide

Following many years of proven success in the domestic electric curtain track market with Autoglide, Silent Gliss has launched their new System 5090, which offers all the expected benefits of the old systems.

Ease of Use: Simple opening and closing of curtains by either a wall switch or remote control handset; whatever the reason, physical restrictions or just a touch of luxury, the ability to operate curtains electronically at an affordable price level, is what has made Autoglide so successful.

Security and Peace of Mind: When away from home, the curtains can be left to open and close without the need for human intervention, either by using the light sensor, which operates with the rising and setting of the sun, or by using the pre-programmable timer unit, – an excellent deterrent to intruders!

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Read more about : Curtain Tracks, Home Automation

Aesthetic Residential Fire Doors From Acorn

Aesthetic Residential Fire Doors From Acorn

Choosing fire doors for prestigious new homes and refurbishment projects, including period and listed properties, can pose significant problems.

Having selected elegantly designed and finely crafted wooden doors throughout, sympathetic to the architecture of the building, the overall aesthetics are often then compromised with the requirement for fire doors, which rarely match in design or construction methods.

However, Acorn Doors offers a solution with its traditional and contemporary styled, wooden, panelled fire doors; these are traditionally made using mortice and tenon joints in prime European timber and ensure a perfect match with any original and non fire doors throughout a residence.

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Tactile Textures and Complex Colour Combinations

salt’s Tactile Textures and Complex Colour Combinations

Fabrics do not have to be made from cotton or wool – just ask June Swindell, who set up salt twelve years ago.

salt. is an award winning contemporary design practice, primarily known for its progressive approach to textile design and application, including innovative use of metals and glass; they specialize in 100% handmade fabrics, specifically for window treatments and dividing spaces.

When designing and manufacturing, salt work with different materials and textural forms to personalise the space, creating products that highlight the intrinsic qualities of the fabric and the company is a leader in the use of natural and environmentally protective materials and techniques.

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Read more about : Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds

Unique Personal Gift Pottery From Emma Bridgewater

Unique Personal Gift Pottery From Emma Bridgewater


Find a present for a special person or occasion, with a striking piece of pottery from Emma Bridgewater, for friends or relations to treasure.

There are lots of really attractive pieces on offer at Emma Bridgewater stockists or online, for birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, house warming and weddings.

Pictured here is Men at Work, a fine hand painted clock from Emma Bridgewater; also available is Dancing Mice to add an element of fun to a child’s bedroom; or in a classic Black Toast design and pretty Polka Dots.

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Read more about : Clocks, Tableware

House Couturier Launches E-Commerce Site

House Couturier Launches E-Commerce Site

You can now order House Couturier’s stunning luxurious wallpaper collections online, with the launch of their new e-commerce site.

Customers can order their wallpaper online and also request samples before selecting their chosen wallpaper.

There is a wide selection of gorgeous designer wallpapers to choose from, including their best selling Loui Loui Beech Leaves and Cherub wallpapers, which are now available with new MICA shiny finishes.

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A Soft Landing In Hard Times From Exotic Cushions

A Soft Landing In Hard Times From Exotic Cushions

With rising prices and an uncertain economic outlook, why spend a fortune on your home interior?

Just launched, Exotic cushions is an exciting new website selling upmarket and exclusive cushions for your home; a range of bespoke cushions using truly gorgeous textiles, handmade in the UK by Joanna Ludbrook.

You can change your life (or at least the look of it), with interior accessories; cushions can create a refined, sophisticated look for the home with luxurious fabrics and rich colours.

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Moresque’s New Home Décor With Moorish Artistry

Moresque

The rich artistic tradition of the Islamic world, is the design inspiration behind the launch collection of Moresque, a new on-line retailer specialising in contemporary home decorating accessories, tabletop, bed linen and soft furnishings.

Tas Rahman, founder of Moresque, has combined traditional Moorish designs from Turkey, Egypt, Morocco and beyond, with a modern-day approach to decorating the home; the collection offers unique, hand-crafted decorative products, with broad appeal and can be purchased on-line.

The eye catching Ever-Lasting Candles featured here, are hand-made in Morocco, from wax with inset arabesque motifs, in copper or thuya wood, and are inspired by traditional Islamic art and architecture.

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Read more about : Cushions, Home Interiors, Ornaments, Vases

An Englishman’s Home Is His…Entertainment Centre

An Englishman’s Home Is His…Entertainment Centre

Tradition states that ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’, a place to feel safe and secure, but it’s also becoming the social hub for many people across the UK – as staying in, is beginning to rival the traditional night out… unless you’re Welsh it seems.

Greenbee.com – the financial and leisure services arm of the John Lewis Partnership, reveals that almost a third (31 per cent) felt their home was an entertainment centre, with one in five (20 per cent), saying it was a place where they socialise and entertain friends and family.

Those in East England, are most likely to invite guests over for a friendly get together 28 per cent, compared to just 12 per cent of those in Wales.

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Catwalk Stripes – A Sharp New Look For Interiors

Catwalk Stripes - A Sharp New Look For Interiors

Stripes were a key trend in the spring/summer ’08 catwalk collections, with leading fashion houses Chanel and Anna Sui using them to make a bold statement.

From bold monotone bands to colourful summery “deckchair” stripes – and even wavy tiger stripes, incorporating the other hot fashion trend for animal prints, there is a look to suit all moods and settings.

By cleverly combining sharp lines, complimentary patterns and trend colours, you can use stripes to give your interiors a fresh new look and create a look that is both fashionable and enduring.

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Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Upholstery Fabric