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These Are A Few Of Our Favourite Things – Milan 2016

Every year in Milan at iSalone professional designers have a chance to see the latest furniture being launched from around the world. Here are some of the highlights for Studio Hopwood at this year’s show.   Moooi The posh word

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These Are A Few Of Our Favourite Things – Milan 2016

Every year in Milan at iSalone professional designers have a chance to see the latest furniture being launched from around the world. Here are some of the highlights for Studio Hopwood at this year’s show.   Moooi The posh word

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Salone del Mobile 2016

The Salone del Mobile in Milan  www.salonemilano.it/en/ must be the most important furniture fair in the world and is now in its fifty fifth year. Visiting the show has been a crucial element of my work for fifteen years.  The

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Salone del Mobile 2016

The Salone del Mobile in Milan  www.salonemilano.it/en/ must be the most important furniture fair in the world and is now in its fifty fifth year. Visiting the show has been a crucial element of my work for fifteen years.  The

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All is Revealed in the Bachelor’s Bedroom!

We have had so much interest about this bachelor’s bedroom and where we sourced its contents.  I have decided to do what interior designers never do, reveal my sources.   Brace yourself there are no bargains, the brief was for

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All is Revealed in the Bachelor’s Bedroom!

We have had so much interest about this bachelor’s bedroom and where we sourced its contents.  I have decided to do what interior designers never do, reveal my sources.   Brace yourself there are no bargains, the brief was for

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The Third report from Maison et Objet 2016

What really hit me at this year’s show is a move to over scaling objects and using natural, organic materials. A look which would lend itself to conservatories a space that is often abused and a dumping ground. http://www.sempre.be/  has

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The Third report from Maison et Objet 2016

What really hit me at this year’s show is a move to over scaling objects and using natural, organic materials. A look which would lend itself to conservatories a space that is often abused and a dumping ground. http://www.sempre.be/  has

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Is eclectic here to stay?

There is a style that is not going away and appears to be getting better and better. It’s that eclectic, industrial, Shoreditch warehouse look, you know the one. It is no surprise, as it is so accessible, very creative and

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Is eclectic here to stay?

There is a style that is not going away and appears to be getting better and better. It’s that eclectic, industrial, Shoreditch warehouse look, you know the one. It is no surprise, as it is so accessible, very creative and

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Observations at Maison et Objet 2016

Visiting the main trade shows in Europe is crucial for a professional interior designer. I get to see all the latest products and pick up what is happening in the design world. I have to be a step ahead.  

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Observations at Maison et Objet 2016

Visiting the main trade shows in Europe is crucial for a professional interior designer. I get to see all the latest products and pick up what is happening in the design world. I have to be a step ahead.  

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Can I fix you a drink?

A phrase from old Hollywood movies that still exudes glamour. In order to do so elegantly, some sort of bar is required; from a tray with a bottle of whiskey, mixers and ice to a full on serving counter, stools, the

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Can I fix you a drink?

A phrase from old Hollywood movies that still exudes glamour. In order to do so elegantly, some sort of bar is required; from a tray with a bottle of whiskey, mixers and ice to a full on serving counter, stools, the

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Trends don’t just happen you know!

Trends, oh Trends, don’t we all just hate the thought of following a trend but spot a listing on social media and we are on it, checking to see if we are a step ahead.   I am fascinated by

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Trends don’t just happen you know!

Trends, oh Trends, don’t we all just hate the thought of following a trend but spot a listing on social media and we are on it, checking to see if we are a step ahead.   I am fascinated by

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Blokey Homes

Are you one of those poor chaps who has to sleep under a floral pink duvet and fight off a pile of decorative cushions?  No more, I say. Men today want to be involved in the interior design of their

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Blokey Homes

Are you one of those poor chaps who has to sleep under a floral pink duvet and fight off a pile of decorative cushions?  No more, I say. Men today want to be involved in the interior design of their

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Salone del Mobile, Milano

Each year I visit Milan to see the furniture fair.  It must be the world’s greatest with around 3000  large stands dressed to show each manufacturer at their best. With the city embracing the event the various satellite shows feature

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Salone del Mobile, Milano

Each year I visit Milan to see the furniture fair.  It must be the world’s greatest with around 3000  large stands dressed to show each manufacturer at their best. With the city embracing the event the various satellite shows feature

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