Bethan Gray on her first living and bedroom ranges - ELLE …
WEBApr 7, 2022 · The ‘Ripple’ sofa, my first modular piece, is based on my own way of living – I love huge sofas where everyone can come together, though I’m always fighting with my son over who gets the cosy corner! The two collections are connected by an undulating ripple – a reference to scallop shells. A lot of my inspiration comes from the ...
The best bespoke furniture makers in the UK - ELLE Decoration
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Lozi. Soroush Pourhashemi of Lozi. Founded by Soroush Pourhashemi in 2012, Lozi makes minimal wooden furniture by hand at its workshop in east London, offering clients a tightly curated range of finishes and details. Pourhashemi is an evangelist for bespoke design. ‘A beautiful piece of bespoke furniture can …
Henry Holland on his new ceramics collection - ELLE Decoration
WEBJul 28, 2021 · The British fashion designer has turned his attentions from cloth to clay with his latest homeware launch. By Kate Worthington Published: 28 July 2021. Henry Holland Studio. The fashion designer turned his hand to ceramics during lockdown and launched a collection under new venture Henry Holland Studio.
Holloway Li, interior designers with a focus on sustainability
WEBDec 21, 2020 · The London venue, in an abandoned office block, is inspired by the cabin architecture of Joshua Tree National Park in California. ‘We’ve tried to capture its psychedelic experience by using a metal-dipping technique to create an iridescent finish on the steel bar and wall panelling,’ says Holloway. ‘It echoes the desert sky.
How to choose a kitchen worktop: all you need to know - ELLE …
WEBJul 27, 2024 · A volcanic-lava stone worktop is tremendously versatile; durable and heat-resistant, ages beautifully and is easy to maintain. Granite and basalt are also good options. Those looking for a luxurious finish may gravitate towards marble and limestone, but be aware that they are less forgiving and prone to staining.
Inside story: French-Chinese homeware brand Maison Dada
WEBOct 15, 2019 · By Fiona McCarthy Published: 15 October 2019. ‘The idea behind each Maison Dada piece is to create character,’ says co-founder Thomas Dariel, who, with his partner Delphine Moreau, founded the French-Chinese design house in 2016. ‘We create animated furniture – the asymmetrical shapes and …
Inside story: Danish cabinetmakers Garde Hvalsøe - ELLE Decoration
WEBNov 27, 2019 · By Bethan Ryder Published: 27 November 2019. Few brands encapsulate the characteristics and ethos for which 20th-century Danish design is world-renowned quite so intrinsically as Garde Hvalsøe. This small Copenhagen-based company creates the cabinetry equivalent of a Hans Wegner chair: pared-back …
The Standard Hotel opens in London’s Kings Cross - ELLE Decoration
WEBBy Cat Olley Published: 11 July 2019. Located directly opposite St Pancras railway station, this is the US-based Standard hotel group’s first international outpost and the most exciting opening in London’s ever- evolving Kings Cross Quarter. The Brutalist property it occupies, formerly an office block and public library, has been heightened ...
Notting Hill home by Retrouvius shows the elegant side of salvage
WEBJul 9, 2021 · Notting Hill townhouse by Retrouvius shows the elegant side of salvage. ‘We wanted something grown-up,’ said the owners of this historic London townhouse, pointing to the grand French tapestry, dating back to the 1780s, that hangs by the front door. Spotted on their first shopping trip with Maria Speake, co-founder of interior design ...
Modern wall light switches: the best brands to buy - ELLE Decoration
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Benoit Franchimont. ‘Neva’ switch, £75, Luxonov. Holloways of Ludlow. The best place to find Bakelite switches. Front plates are available in a range of wood finishes, ready for painting. Switch on oak, £31.50, hollowaysofludlow.com. Holloways of Ludlow. ’Switch on Oak’, £31.50, Holloways of Ludlow. Swtch.