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Today we speak with design icon Barnaba Fornasetti, the figurehead of one most renowned and recognised design brands in the world. His late father Piero (1988) founded the Fornasetti empire and Barnaba has taken the baton on seamlessly. He continues to create objects, furniture and fashion items for the brand and has just realised Tema e Variazioni: The First Series, 1–100, a super-luxurious handmade tome.
Some of my biggest successes have been working with my growing group of private clients creating interiors where their taste and personality come together with some help from me. I particularly enjoy the challenge of incorporating a client's existing pieces into new schemes.
Artists and designer Luke Edward Hall is known for his colourful aesthetic, love of history and playfulness. Collaborating with pre-eminent manufacturers of Italian dinnerware Richard Ginori, his Viaggio di Nettuno collection is the perfect embodiment of his signature style. Luke takes us behind the design process and shares his top home styling tips...
Leading design house Morpheus London is renowned for creating exceptional properties in the world’s most desirable locations, one of which is The Penthouse at the Pavilion development in St John’s Wood. They shared their thoughts on this, one of their favourite projects.
The connection between the fashion world and interior design has long been established, with brands such as Mission making the move into the Home market in 1983. Each season, we see our favourite designers create beautiful looks for our wardrobes, and these patterns, colours and styles inevitably get transferred to interior collections ensuring our homes are as stylish.
Celebrated luxury florist Nikki Tibbles shares her top tips for spring flowers in the home, and tells us how a life-long love of dogs led to the inception of her Wild at Heart Foundation, a charity that works to help rescue dogs across the globe... What are the best blooms for the home in spring?
Eva Sonaike is bringing colour to life with her print focused designs for the home. Passionate about African fabrics and prints, she created her own label in 2009, focusing on hand finishing, distinctive designs and high-quality finishing. We talk to Eva about her inspirations, home style, and what's next for the brand...
Calm and considered, Orla Kiely radiates a collected presence as we sit upstairs in her Covent Garden store, surrounded by many of her designs. Known as the Queen of Prints, Orla started her fashion brand in 1995 and now her empire spans from the catwalk to candles, bed linen to beautiful bags.
Internationally known for its excellence and creative spirit, it’s the passion and skill of the hands of those who work the ceramics that is at the heart of Bitossi Ceramiche. Jane Pople takes a close look at the renowned brand.
Review: Jane Pople Nestled next to the sea in the idyllic county of West Sussex, Bailiffscourt Hotel and Spa's remote location sets the scene for the relaxing atmosphere within. Situated within glorious gardens, the main hotel is an impressive medieval-style building, surrounded with several cottages and small out buildings with the large barn-styled Spa to the side.