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Chairs are one of the most ubiquitous pieces of furniture found in any home, office, or building. Besides their obvious purpose of providing comfort and support for sitting at a desk or table for hours on end, chairs have been used throughout history to show power and status. In ancient Egypt for example, Pharaohs would use chairs with ornate carvings to denote their elevated position in society. The modern chair has been designed with a variety of different materials, shapes, and styles. In the early twentieth century, the most popular material for manufacturing chairs was wood. In the latter half of the twentieth century, metal became extremely popular as a material for manufacturing chairs. The chair's design is also very important and will depend on the need it is trying to meet - such as sitting at a desk, standing at a desk, or sitting in a conference room. The Gus Modern Collection is one of our...

Tom Dixon creates some of our most popular furniture, lighting and household accessories. Our customers love him. Our staff members love him. We are confident that after checking out our top 10 products from the Tom Dixon range that you will love the range too. Before we share with you the top 10 products from Tom Dixon we thought it would be worth sharing with you a little more about Tom. His career spans many decades and many different interests. He started in the early eighties welding salvaged steel into radical furniture. From there he has constantly reinvented himself through a series of different design lives – working with luxury Italian goods with Cappellini, Creative Director at Habitat and Artek, creating Plastics company Eurolounge and finally instigating his own eponymous brand in 2002 to rethink the product designer’s relationship with industry. The latest chapter of Tom’s design journey began in 2002 when he...

Have you ever stared at the inside of a room and wondered how on earth to decorate it? Perhaps you are even renovating an existing room but have no idea how to choose a new look for it? Designing and decorating interiors in 2023 can be very difficult if you are not an experienced interior designer—which, let’s face it, most of us aren’t. Luckily, there are plenty of experienced interior designers out there, and many of them have shared their wisdom online. There are countless interior design blogs on the internet, with many providing both inspirational photographs of stunning room designs and useful tips on how you can replicate their effects. However, not all sites are useful, and some can even offer bad advice that could sabotage your project. What looks good on a screen may not necessarily work in real life, and could lead to you having to carry...

 We love Ferm Living furniture and Ferm Living's passion for their products. Ferm Living is a Danish company that manufactures a range of furniture, lighting and home decor items. This means, if you are looking to fill your space with a Danish inspired look, Ferm Living has you covered.  This Danish heritage and inspiration means that Ferm Living products are designed for balance and comfort. A Ferm Living filled room will bring a sense of calm and relaxation - whilst also being perfect for entertaining guests. At the same time their products are delivered with a sense of comfort and durability that means their products are long lasting and can take anything that the family throws at it.  But what we really love about the team at Ferm Living is their continued efforts to ensure that their furniture is built sustainably and ethically. In building furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and long lasting,...

Most of us aren’t experts in interior design. Interior design is actually a difficult discipline that can take years of practice and experience to master. However, most of us do have homes and living spaces that we want to make as inviting and useful as we can. We spend a large percentage of our time in our homes, so making them appealing spaces to be in is important! Carrying out a successful interior design project can be surprisingly challenging. If you go into your decoration or renovation project blindly without planning anything, you are not likely to get satisfactory results.  To get inspiration and practical advice on your interior design project, you should look to the experts. Thankfully, there are countless interior design blogs on the internet, written by experienced designers.  However, finding the best blogs can be tricky, as there are just so many blogs out there—and some even...

The dining room is one of the most important parts of your home. It's where you gather with friends and family for food, conversation, and connection. It's also a place to show off your taste in style. Whether you're looking for a modern or traditional look, there are plenty of options to choose from. Essentials For Living products are a mix of fashion-forward designs that can be used to create dynamic combinations with other items and styles to create a stunning living space. Essentials For Living manufactures every dining room product with meticulous attention to detail, high-quality materials, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Let’s have a look at how to create a beautiful dining room with Essentials For Living. If you'd like to learn more about the brand, feel free to read our in depth Essentials For Living buyers guide. Why choosing the right dining room table is important A dining table...

Transforming a living space into something that is attractive and you enjoy spending time in can be more difficult than you may think. It usually isn’t just a case of filling rooms with the things that you like—successful interior design requires thought, planning, and the careful choosing of furniture and decor that fulfils a purpose, provides an effect, and exists in harmony together. This is a very difficult balance to strike, especially if you aren’t an experienced interior designer! Thankfully, the internet is full of examples of home design projects that can inspire you and offer practical tips on how exactly you can carry out a successful project in your own home. However, not all blogs out there are useful or well-researched, and some can even offer harmful advice! Sorting high-quality blogs from poor-quality ones can be a difficult task, and you would much rather spend this valuable time on your interior design project. That...

Bathrooms are often the most neglected type of room in the house when it comes to decor. Bathrooms are often used for a quick shower or a quick wash-and-go before running out the door. However, bathrooms are an important part of your home and can provide some much needed relief from stressful days. A fresh coat of paint, new fixtures, new bathroom accessories and a little bit of creativity can go a long way to making your bathroom feel like it's brand new again. Skagerak, a Danish furniture manufacturer, has been providing consumers with high-quality furniture with a distinct Scandinavian flair for almost four decades. Skagerak's collection comprises indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as lighting, other accessories - and some essential bathroom products too. Some of the brand's original designs are still made and are considered design classics, while new designs that adhere to the brand's values and legacy are produced on...