Design pick: Karolin Schnoor fable red tree accent plate from Royal Doulton
What? Karolin Schnoor fable red tree accent plate. Priced at £6.
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Home pick: Multi-coloured knife block from Sabichi
Who? Sabichi What? There’s a rumour that if you have the perfect kitchen, you’ll be inspired to cook. If that’s the case then this set of colourful ceramic knives, with a clear display knife block, should definitely be in your kitchen. It’s so hand and cool that even if you don’t get round to cooking up a feast, your kitchen will still look the part. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi
Designs of the Year at Design Museum
Who? London Design Museum What? The London Design Museum will be exhibiting designs from around the world in its 6th “Designs of the Year” exhibition. The exhibition features all the nominations for the “Design of the Year” award across seven categories: architecture, digital, fashion, furniture, graphics, product and transport. Winners from each category and overall will be announced in April. When? 20th March to 7th July Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD designmuseum.org How? See website for more information
Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara
Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…
Design pick: Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com
Who? Made.com What? We love the smooth, flowing shape of this Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com. Designed by Cristiana Ionescu, it’s made to be functional first – they say that it “diffuses a gentle ambient light to help you switch off”. We say this is elegant, switched on design. Priced at £29. When? Available now Where? Available online from Made.com How? Buy now from Made.com
Laura Ashley opens its first boutique hotel
Who? Laura Ashley What? The quintessentially English lifestyle brand Laura Ashley has recently unveiled its first boutique hotel – Laura Ashley The Manor. The Tudor revival manor is decorated with items from Laura Ashley’s current home collection, showcasing the brand’s classic prints. Rooms start from £150 per night. When? Open now Where? Barnet Lane, Elstree WD6 3RE How? For more information, see www.lauraashleyhotels.com Ten photos from Laura Ashley The Manor
Watch: The Call, a short film from BoConcept
If you’ve been following the Hannibal TV series then you’re probably familiar with Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, who’s also gained global acclaim as a Bond villain. Well, Danish design company BoConcept has recently enlisted the actor’s help in promoting their home furnishing. Taking on a more humourous role, Mikkelsen plays himself while serrendipidously promoting BoConcept’s Danish design. And without giving away any spoilers, the ending is a little unexpected. BoConcept says: “Of course the cool and classy furniture of BoConcept plays a big part in The Call. However, the film is not an ad, but a thrilling drama showing two passionate actors doing what they do best. In beautiful settings,…
