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146 need-to-know names in the world of homes & interiors from home expert Alison Cork
THE A-LIST
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Welcome to
THE A-LIST
Editor’s Choice
Make the most of your abode both indoors and out, with our top selection of home highlights.
The ultimate sourcebook for interiors, this
supplement features a curated selection of top
companies in the homeware and interiors industry
to help you decorate and improve every aspect of
your home through renovation, stunning furniture
and charming accessories.
John Lewis of Hungerford, Wallace Sacks, Casa
Fina and House of Hackney, are among the many
prestigious names gracing these pages, with some
offering terrific prices negotiated exclusively for
Telegraph readers.
So sit back, cosy up and enjoy our interiors treat.
Best wishes,
SISTERS GUILD
Round pouf in petroleum: £350.00
www.sistersguild.co.uk
LAURALOVES DESIGN
Peacock silk cushion: £62.00
www.lauralovesdesign.co.uk
Alison Cork.
THE RUG STORE
Founder.
Nomadic 01 circle rug: from £100.00
www.rugstorene.co.uk
CONTENTS:
TOP 10 INTERIORS BLOGGERS:
PG 4
HOME DECOR:
PG 5
GIFTS & HOME ACCESSORIES:
LIVING ROOM:
PG 6-7
PG 8-11
BEDROOM:
PG 12-13
KITCHEN & DINING:
PG 14-15
HOME IMPROVEMENTS:
PG 16-17
OUTDOOR:
PG 18-19
THE TEAM
Editor in Chief
Editor
Sub-Editor
Head of Design
Head of Sales
Project Manager
Project Manager
Editorial Assistant
Alison Cork
Georgia Barnett
Rachel Fawcett
Ewan Hignett
Grant Levy
Jessica Judges
Daniel Chambers
Tiffany Marzouk
I-CRAVE FURNITURE
Rhiana chair: £525.00
www.i-cravefurniture.com
SWANS OF OAKHAM
Late 19th century Gilt mirror: £1250.00
www.swansofoakham.co.uk
CONTRIBUTORS
Photographers
Stylist
Ben Anders / Jon Day
Karina Garrick
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The companies listed are wholly independent of Alison at Home Ltd.
While care is taken to establish that they are bona fide, we recommend
that you carry out your own checks before entering into any agreement.
HOWKAPOW
Pantone coffee maker: from £20.00
www.howkapow.com
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THE GLAM CAMPING COMPANY
Enamel candle cups: £9.95 (each)
www.theglamcampingcompany.com
HOUSE OF HACKNEY
Kew gardens ‘Long Tom’ plant pots: £18.00 (each)
www.houseofhackney.com
UUNI
Uuni 2 wood-fired oven: £189.00
www.uuni.net
ONE REGENT PLACE
Audrey Henburn: £28.99
www.oneregentplace.co.uk
COUNTRY BASKETS
Glitzy champagne reindeers: from £176.87
www.countrybaskets.co.uk
GARDEN REQUISITES
Log holder: £495.00
www.garden-requisites.co.uk
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New Kids on the Blog
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These top 10 game changers have dominated the blogosphere, by offering thousands of readers
inspirational interior design ideas for creating a happy home.
BRIGHT BAZAAR
PENTREATH & HALL
www.brightbazaarblog.com
Founded in 2009, Bright Bazaar is best known for colour ideas,
and make-you-smile style inspiration across the home, design and
travel categories. It has been named as a recommended read by
publications around the world, from Elle Decor to The Huffington
Post. Will works as a freelance author, creative consultant and
lifestyle blogger, and continues to share his daily adventures across
his social media platforms. Last year he released his first design
book, Bright Bazaar: Embracing Colour For Make-You-Smile Style.
www.pentreath-hall.com
Pentreath & Hall is an Aladdin’s cave of antiques, new homeware,
and exclusive decorative items. Ben Pentreath and Bridie Hall came
to shop-keeping unexpectedly. Ben is an architectural and interior
designer, Bridie is a decorative artist and maker. Both are creating a
new British tradition that respects the past, but is never dull, and both
bring a powerful creative dynamic to the shop that they have run
together since 2008. Ben’s weekly blog, Inspiration, has become regular
Monday morning reading for thousands around the globe.
SWOONWORTHY
LOBSTER AND SWAN
www.swoonworthy.co.uk
Swoon Worthy chronicles the updates, DIY projects and ‘eclectic
boho glam’ design that Kimberly Duran and her partner make to
their Edwardian home, and their inspiration for those changes.
Kimberly believes strongly that you don’t need huge amounts of
cash to get a stylish space that reflects your personality, just a little
creativity and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Following the
blog’s success, Kimberly now freelances for a number of retail blogs
as well as providing consultancy to businesses.
www.lobsterandswan.com
Jeska is a stylist, blogger, photographer, wife and devotee to two
naughty tabby cats. Lobster and Swan is the place where she
shares all the things that catch her eye, from favourite recipes and
decorating ideas to daily discoveries and inspirations. Lobster and
Swan was created in 2007, and was one of the UK’s original design
and interior inspiration blogs, an exciting journey that has led to
launching an online lifestyle boutique The Future Kept with her
husband in 2014.
SARAH AKWISOMBE BLOG
HANNAH IN THE HOUSE
www.sarahakwisombe.com
Sarah started her blog as a way to document her love for statement
interiors whilst decorating her art deco flat in South Croydon.
After being let go from her full time office job she decided to
share her journey and style evolution with her readers, who loved
her outspoken approach. She has won two blogging awards,
collaborated with some of the most respected brands and assisted
renowned interior stylists and designers in the game, sharing her
every move with her cult following.
www.hanahinthehouse.com
Hannah In The House was established in 2010. Hannah completed
a degree in Decorative Arts, and worked in the interiors industry
for 10 years. After taking time out, she created her blog as a
personal outlet to continue her passion and share her obsession
with style and interiors. She favours minimalism, simplicity,
and craftsmanship, with a particular love for Scandinavian
design. Now blogging as a full time career, she shares design and
inspiration, crafts and travel tips.
APARTMENT APOTHECARY
PIPPA JAMESON INTERIORS
www.apartmentapothecary.com
Katy trained as a teacher, however she found herself on Pinterest
rather than planning lessons. Apartment Apothecary was born
as an outlet for all of her decorating ideas, whilst still working,
until she decided to take the leap and make blogging full time a
reality. Now having written about interiors for over two years,
she documents her home DIY makeovers as well as suggesting
design and craft ideas. Katy is also an interiors stylist and writes
for craft magazines.
www.pippajamesoninteriors.co.uk
Pippa Jameson is a leading interior stylist, consultant and TV
personality, with recent projects including style consultant for the
launch of George Home, and as the on screen designer for ITV1’s Bad
Builders Banged to Rights. Pippa started her award- winning site
in 2008 and uses it as a platform to share her industry knowledge.
Showcasing leading trends, she offers advice on how to introduce
current looks within your home and gives tips on her top high
street buys.
THE ORDINARY LOVELY
LOVE CHIC LIVING
www.theordinarylovely.com
Rachel founded The Ordinary Lovely in September 2014;
celebrating the small things that make her ordinary life that little
bit lovelier. The full time mother of two has a part-time interiors
obsession, and is passionate about sharing those sweet and simple
moments, and offering tips to brighten up the home. Through her
blog, she aims to inspire her readers to create a fun yet functional
family space, and to embrace the frequent not so tidy outcome of
young children.
www.lovechicliving.co.uk
Love Chic Living was born in 2012, when Jen desired a creative
space to share her love of inspirational home design, which would
be achievable particularly for families. After just three months it
was nominated for an award, and went on to win Cosmopolitan
Magazine’s ‘Best Home Interiors’ blog. Offering top tips, design
ideas and inspiration, Jen has used her own site as a platform for
sharing film and video. She is a TV presenter and works on many
filming projects.
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ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
THE RUG SELLER
Find the perfect finishing touch
EDELWEISS PIANOS
01223 881 691
www.edelweisspianos.com
Bringing the beauty of live music
into the homes of music lovers,
Edelweiss Pianos offers high quality
acoustic pianos that have been
specifically designed as self-playing
pianos, combining an original design
with state-of-the-art electronics.
An amazing selection of live music
is on call with just a tap on the iPod
(included), complete with vocals and
full audio backing if required. These
instruments provide the perfect
finishing touch, and an iconic
centrepiece, for every interior.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
0207 300 8000
www.royalacademy.org.uk/shop
luxury styles online, and at its
Manchester showroom. Collections
include renowned designer brands
such as Calvin Klein, Sanderson,
Harlequin and William Morris. From
neutral shades to vibrant patterns,
each piece is available in standard
and bespoke sizes to suit any home.
Receive free delivery, plus a 10 per
cent discount when ordering online.
To claim, visit therugseller.co.uk
and enter ‘alist10’ at checkout before
December 31, 2016.
TILE MOUNTAIN
01782 223 822
www.tilemountain.co.uk
Sourcing an extensive range from
around the world, Tile Mountain’s
UK warehouse holds
500,000
square
KNOBBS HARDWARE
01437 532 595
www.door-knobs.co.uk
“Quality wooden doorknobs turned in
the UK”. Knobbs Hardware is a small
family firm that hand turn beautiful
bespoke wooden door and cupboard
knobs, supplying to a wide range of
customers throughout the world.
SKINFLINT DESIGN
01326 565 227/ 01326 376 893
www.skinflintdesign.co.uk
Skinflint offers a trove of salvaged
lighting treasures and iconic design
rediscovered. From reclaimed 1940s
British industrial lighting, to
1970s German railway shades, the
company’s vibrant and diverse range
of stock is constantly changing. Next
day dispatches across UK mainland.
SISTERS GUILD
info@sistersguild.com
www.sistersguild.co.uk
Sisters Guild brings together
a lovingly curated selection of
pieces for you, your children
and your home, celebrating
the creativity and ideas found
among writers, makers and
mums. The company’s products
exude
imagination,
colour,
shape, quality design, and soft
sumptuous fabrics.
Visit the RA Shop for an inspired
collection of homeware, textiles and
accessories created in collaboration
with leading British designers, as
well as some of the biggest names in
contemporary art including Royal
Academicians Barbara Rae, Gary
Hume, Grayson Perry, Mali Morris,
Michael Craig-Martin – the artists
and architects at the heart of the
Royal Academy.
VINCENT AND BARN
0118 328 7088
www.vincentandbarn.co.uk
THE RUG SELLER
0161 876 4566, 0845 634 3477
www.therugseller.co.uk
The Rug Seller is a leading UK rug
specialist, showcasing an enticing
range of over twenty thousand
metres of stock for all tiling needs.
Its collection includes natural stone,
mosaic, porcelain and large format
size tiles. Benefits include free sample
service and next day delivery.
EDELWEISS PIANOS
Vincent and Barn specialises in
selling industrial, reclaimed and
rustic style furniture with a strong
focus on storage. From stools and
desks, to unique chests of drawers
there is something for every room.
Customers receive free delivery on
all orders over £100.
ALFIES ANTIQUE MARKET
0207 723 6066
www.alfiesantiques.com
Alfies has a striking Egyptian-style art
deco façade, a rooftop café and over 75
specialist vintage and antique shops.
Discover ceramics and porcelain, fine
jewellery and 19th and 20th century
furniture and lighting, plus glassware,
silverware and fine art.
STYLISH LIFE
01242 522247
www.stylishlife.co.uk
Stylish Life specialises in supplying
discerning customers with a wide
range of exclusive design-led home
accessories and unique gift ideas
from all over the world. Choose from
an array of designer furniture, luxury
bookshelf wallpaper, and doorstops,
house warming gifts and stylish
decor ideas.
LAURALOVES DESIGN
01732 369 509/07886 035 645
www.lauralovesdesign.co.uk
Lauraloves Design provides an
exciting range of uniquely designed
handmade luxury cushions, home
accessories and gifts made in Britain.
The company offers a large selection
of distinctive patterned fabrics that
are all made and printed exclusively
for Lauraloves in the UK.
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PACKHOUSE
RED LETTER DAYS
0345 640 8000
www.redletterdays.co.uk
PACKHOUSE
01252 781010
www.royalacademy.org.uk/shop
Red Letter Days pioneered the
concept of experience gifting,
offering unique and interesting
experiences for all tastes. From
adrenaline-charged driving days
to hot air balloon flights, there is
certainly a gift for every occasion.
Choose from an impressive range for
all ages, including gourmet-dining
experiences, a relaxing spa day or
a weekend away to unwind. The
company also caters for children to
fire their imaginations. Make lasting
memories whether you’re seeking
a gift experience for a loved one,
family member or just a friend.
If you are looking for an eclectic
piece for the home, Packhouse is
a treasure trove of vintage, new
and antique finds, for you, your
home and garden. Based in the
countryside in Surrey, customers
can explore three wonderful floors
boasting a wide collection of unique
and interesting items. Take a break
from shopping to have coffee or
lunch in Café Fig, and pamper
yourself afterwards in the salon
The Secret Beauty Room.
ARTIFACT LIGHTING
02381 943 014
www.artifact-lighting.com
Artifact Lighting has been breathing
new life into vintage industrial
lighting since 2011. Working with new
materials and techniques, the company
beautifully reinterprets ideas from
industries past to create striking and
atmospheric lighting for the home.
Its range of pendant and wall lights
are all designed and hand-finished
in the UK, serving customers quality
craftsmanship. You can also choose
from a range of bespoke additions such
as different cable colours and ceiling
rose options, to really enhance and
complete your interior. So whether for
your bar, lobby or stairwell, Artifact
products will add that special touch.
DOTCOMGIFTSHOP
0208 746 2473
www.dotcomgiftshop.com
Dreaming of a gift shop that sells
stylish goodies at amazing prices?
Dotcomgiftshop
makes
online
present shopping a breeze. Find
unique items, from beautiful vintage
homeware and accessories to party
decorations. The company’s gift
guides can also help offer inspiration.
ICE LONDON
0845 241 8787
www.ice.co.uk
ICE London is a vibrant line of
beautifully designed stationery for
the home. Its products are currently
stocked internationally through
some of the world’s most famous
department stores and independent
RED LETTER DAYS
boutiques. Each item is presented
in luxurious signature packaging,
making an ideal gift.
ASKHERFRIENDS
0208 144 6100
www.askherfriends.com
AskHerFriends is a truly unique
online store, showcasing a wide array
of exciting gift ideas for women. From
soothing bath products, sumptuous
home accessories and trinkets to
luxurious hampers and sweet treats,
you will find a gift for every occasion.
COUNTRY BASKETS
hello@countrybaskets.co.uk
www.countrybaskets.co.uk
Country Baskets provides an extensive
range of inspiring, affordable and
trend-led home décor, available from
its various stores nationwide. From
vases to clocks and furniture, the
company stocks a huge range of indoor
and outdoor products that are ideal for
updating any space.
THE PERSONAL BARBER
hello@thepersonalbarber.com
www.thepersonalbarber.com
TWILIGHT TREES
01962 877 644
www.twilight-trees.com
The perfect gift for stylish
gentleman, start enjoying your daily
ritual with The Personal Barber’s
wet shaving subscription box.
Everything you need for a luxurious
shave, delivered monthly. Recieve a
free classic safety razor and brush in
your first box. Free UK delivery.
Twilight Trees are sparkling and
vibrant sculptured LED trees with a
life-like quality, that make a visually
stunning impact whatever the
season. For inside and outside use,
they will add a touch of magic to a
garden or entrance.
THE FARTHING
0844 567 2400
www.thefarthing.co.uk
With its eclectic shabby chic
collection of homeware, the online
interiors boutique has something
for every interior and exterior space.
Whether a fireside companion set
or an elegant statement mirror,
receive free delivery on orders
over £35.
OKA
0844 815 7380
www.okadirect.com
Revive an old table lamp with a new
lampshade from OKA, specialists
in
luxury
home
accessories.
Lampshades are offered in a variety
of size, shapes, materials and
patterns. The company has 11
shops across the UK, with delivery
available worldwide.
CUCKOOLAND
01305 231 231
www.cuckooland.com
Cuckooland is a luxury lifestyle
emporium showcasing an original
collection of unique homeware to
offer niche gift ideas. Encompassing
all aspects of the home, choose from
kitchen utensils to garden decorations,
as well as recommendations for pets
and children.
ARTIFACT LIGHTING
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JULU
OVERMANTELS
0207 223 8151
www.overmantels.co.uk
Overmantels has been designing
exquisite mirrors in England for
almost 30 years, earning a reputation
as
Britain’s
foremost
mirror
specialist. The company’s range of
TV mirrors represent a fusion of
elegant craftsmanship and modern
living. The innovative reflective
mirror transforms into a TV screen
at the touch of a button, providing
functionality and entertainment
in one statement piece mirror. An
ideal way to conceal the TV box and
reclaim the focal point of your room.
CASAFINA
0344 482 7661
www.casafina.com
Casafina is the new shopping
destination for your home. Members
have access to exclusive savings
of up to 70 per cent off the latest
interior
furniture
and
home
accessories. From niche brands to
household names, its daily sales
feature everything from furniture
and lighting to art and decorative
accessories, meaning members can
shape the perfect home with ease.
With new sales launching every
morning, Casafina has something to
suit every individual style.
JULU
0330 223 2855
www.juluhome.co.uk
CASAFINA
Julu Ltd launched last year, with
its innovative and stylish clothes
airer ‘The Laundry Ladder’. Two
friends, Julia and Lucie, have worked
hard to bring their design to life,
with top quality manufacturing so
that everyone can enjoy its simple
yet effective benefits. Available in
natural wood or white, prices start
from £174. For more information, visit
the website.
Receive free delivery for orders
placed before January 31, 2016. To
claim, quote ‘ fsaah’ at checkout.
CLIPPINGS.COM
0207 060 7422
www.clippings.com
Clippings.com sources independent
designers from across the world,
bringing them together in one
handy online destination. Shop for
contemporary furniture, lighting and
accessories from exciting up-andcoming brands. Receive 10 per cent
off all orders until November 30, 2015,
using code ‘ALIST’ at checkout.
BLOOM & WILD
0207 352 9499
www.bloomandwild.com
Bloom & Wild sends thoughtfully
designed freshly cut flowers. With
the convenience of its new easy-touse Bloom & Wild app and website,
customers can order immediately.
Tasteful and elegant blooms are
packaged beautifully, and delivered
through the letterbox with free next
day delivery.
HOUSE OF HACKNEY
0207 739 3901
www.houseofhackney.com
HOUSE JUNKIE
01886 884 091
www.housejunkie.co.uk
ANTHROPOLOGIE
00800 0026 8476
www.anthropologie.com
House of Hackney’s British-made
collection for the home is bold and
subversive and will help you to
make a truly modern statement.
Liven up your interior space with
contemporary furniture, tableware,
glassware, home accessories, vibrant
wallpaper prints and fabrics. The
company’s innovative and renowned
products are stocked in 65 stores with
worldwide shipping available.
House Junkie is an exciting online
homeware boutique that dares to be
different. Born out of an addiction
of all things interior, it houses a
range of eclectic vintage-inspired
home accessories and furniture with
appealing prices.
Anthroplogie showcases the latest
in home design for every room,
and offers the perfect present
for every occasion. Plan ahead
by preparing your personalised
Christmas gifts, with its collection
of monogram accessories.
AMARA
0800 587 7645
www.amara.com
Shop for stylish festive furnishings
at luxury lifestyle store Amara. This
chic website offers striking home
accessories from top designers
including Ralph Lauren, Georg
Jensen, Christian Lacroix and Calvin
Klein. Special stocking fillers feature
an array of one-off makeup bags, key
rings and writing sets.
BERRY RED
0845 450 3937
www.berryred.co.uk
Berry Red offers unusual and rather
gorgeous items for your home. From
embroidered cushions to interesting
cookbooks, the company source
products from individual makers
and designers to ensure its offering is
exclusive and unique.
OVERMANTELS
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OLD BOOT SOFAS
CAPITAL FIREPLACES
Give your home a new lease
OLD BOOT SOFAS
0207 736 3738
www.oldbootsofas.com
Offering leather seating that
combines a mix of traditional
style with a modern twist; Old
Boot’s exclusive leathers recreate
that authentically aged vintage
distressed
look.
Its
specially
developed leathers are soft, warm
and pliable, ensuring its products are
unique and comfortable. Each piece
is individually handmade in the UK
with an acute attention to detail,
quality and individuality. Whether
you select a classic Chesterfield sofa
or even a Club chair, a wide range of
colours and styles is available.
MAGSCAPES LIMITED
07966 193 258
www.magscapes.com
MagScapes started a trend with the
first magnetic wallpaper. Today,
it offers magnetic wall coverings
that enable any finish, and are easy
to hang with paste. A MagScapes
custom service lets customers
choose any image or design as a wall
covering, creating magnets to match.
MALABAR TRADING
01308 425 734
www.malabartrading.com
Malabar Trading sells hand-woven
textiles from skilled artisans around
the world. Handpicked collections
of high quality products include
cotton-filled quilts, duvet covers,
bedspreads, wool throws from India,
and particularly unique silk ikat and
suzani cushions from Uzbekistan.
WALLACE SACKS
0800 011 4642
www.wallacesacks.com
Wallace
Sacks
is
a
luxury
manufacturing
company
that
previously supplied to premium high
street stores, before selling exclusively
online. Engineered to offer a lifetime
guarantee, its collection showcases
statement pieces to add finishing
touches to any interior space. Its
iconic Eames inspired lounge chair
and ottoman make a perfect pair for
the living room. Readers receive a 60
per cent discount on Wallace Sacks’
Iconic furniture collection and free
delivery on orders over £1000. To
claim, quote ALISTICO at checkout.
CAPITAL FIREPLACES
01462 813 138
www.capitalfireplaces.co.uk
Established in 1992, Capital Fireplaces
manufactures and supplies a wide
selection of eclectically designed
fireplaces to prominent independent
professionals. The website features
a desirable collection that has been
inspired by many different styles
and eras, in particular its unique
Sovereign Stone mantel range.
Catering for both the traditional
and modern home, it marries interior
influences from the past and modern
day.
LUCIA VICTORIA INTERIORS
01732 844 967
www.luciavictoriainteriors.co.uk
Lucia Victoria Interiors specialises
in sourcing exceptional home
furnishings without the hefty price
tags. Different collections promise to
cater for an array of interior styles.
Choose from shabby chic furniture,
French style, mirrored and boutique
inspired furniture.
LALOU
0207 736 0030
www.la-lou.com
LaLou specialises in handmade,
bespoke table lamps. The company
stocks a wide range of carefully
chosen antique, modern or ethnic
lamp bases, and also produces handcrafted or painted lampshades.
Specialist craftsmen can also adapt
any object you may have.
WORLDSTORES
0344 482 7500
www.worldstores.co.uk
Worldstores is the UK’s largest online
home and garden retailer. It provides
a fuss-free shopping experience
with more than 750,000 items at up
to 50 per cent off. It also offers nextday and day of choice delivery on
thousands of items.
APPEAL HOME SHADING
0800 975 5757
www.appealshading.com
Fed up with the hassle of operating
your blinds by hand, one by one? Ultra
Wire-Free Power blinds from Appeal
offer the solution at the touch of a
button. Visit the website to obtain a
free brochure.
VOODOO INTERIORS
01606 352 881
www.voodoointeriors.co.uk
Voodoo interiors is a distinctive
showroom nestled in rural Cheshire,
specialising in designing, creating
and selling truly unique and original
furniture. Whether you are looking
for bedroom, dining, or bespoke pieces
for your living room, look no further.
SILVERWOOD SHUTTERS
01727 822 600
www.silverwoodshutters.co.uk
Silverwood Shutters creates beautiful
wooden plantation shutters for
all homes, offering design and
installation services throughout
Hertfordshire,
North
London,
Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
FSC certified wooden shutters are
individually designed and fitted with
loving care and attention to detail.
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LIVING IT UP
0116 269 5960
www.livingitup.co.uk
SOFA RIOT
07976 925 277
www.sofariot.com
Living It Up is an online retailer of
quality home and garden furniture.
Its newly launched collection of 25
stylish sofa designs encompasses
classic to modern styles. From
opulent centrepieces to understated
comfort, the company’s products
are perfect for unique spaces and
unconventionally shaped rooms.
A range of corner pieces, chaise
lounges, sofas beds and middle
sections, are available and finished
in luxurious padded upholstery
and rich European fabrics. Sofa
pictured: Isabelle modular sofa
(priced at £3449).
Sofa Riot showcases a top quality
range of hand built sofas and
armchairs available to order online.
Choose from a wide range of
hardwood frames, and inners, plus
a large selection of designer fabrics
to suit all tastes. The company’s
additional bespoke service offers
customers the choice of any fabric,
size and style, to inspire and create
their chosen item. Sofa Riot brings
a personal touch with artisan flair,
producing high quality furniture
that’s built to last.
TRADE SECRET
01295 810 110
www.trade-secret.co.uk
Trade Secret resells quality furniture
and homeware order cancellations
from respected high street stores.
Impressive discounts of up to 60
per cent can be found on renowned
brands including John Lewis,
Multiyork, Marks & Spencer, British
Home Stores and Laura Ashley.
Its 27,000 sq. ft. warehouse boasts
an array of over 3000 designer sofas,
armchairs, dining tables, coffee
tables and more, all available to take
away or be delivered. Customers
searching for Christmas gifts or
beautiful furnishings for the home
should look no further.
HUMBLESTICKS
07742 203 002
www.humblesticks.co.uk
Based in rural South Wales,
Humblesticks sells restored mid20th century furniture and lighting
adorned in unique prints and vibrant
colour, adding a touch of humour
to create a 21st century aesthetic.
Commissions are also available for
particular prints in mind.
the home. Statement pieces include
classic chesterfields, quirky industrial
side tables and stylish furnishings to
add those finishing touches.
MY-FURNITURE
0800 092 1636
www.my-furniture.co.uk
My-furniture.co.uk
provides
a
broad selection of affordable and
inspirational furniture, offering an
all -inclusive resource, regardless of
taste or budget. Styles include midcentury, modern, industrial, mirrored
and French vintage pieces at prices
you just can’t afford to miss.
OAK & ASH
0800 242 5318
www.oakandashfurniture.co.uk
Oak & Ash Furniture offers a
comprehensive range of furniture
for every room. Passionate about
providing customers with quality solid
wood products, its website features an
extensive range of options, including
oak furniture, brushed pieces,
reclaimed and painted furniture.
HAMPSHIRE FURNITURE
01420 550 525
www.hampshirefurniture.co.uk
This online retailer offers its
customers a wide range of top quality
solid wood furniture at reasonable
prices.
Boasting
an
extensive
selection including sideboards and
coffee tables in a choice of wood, the
company’s collection is elegant and
perfect for any home.
WILLOW AND GINGER
07853 285 526
www.willowandginger.com
Founded by two buyers from
Anthropologie, Willow and Ginger is
a small hidden treasure to explore for
unique items. Its tastefully curated
website sells pieces from art-deco
glass vases, to mid century furniture.
ROSE & GREY
0161 926 8763
www.roseandgrey.co.uk
An inspirational homeware boutique,
Rose & Grey showcases a stunning
collection of vintage leather sofas
and eclectic accessories to revitalise
SOFA RIOT
RUG STORE
0191 549 2783
www.rugstorene.co.uk
The Rug Store offers the perfect
solution to add that finishing touch to
any space. As one of the UK’s leading
online rug specialists, its mix of
contemporary and traditional styles
will provide the ultimate statement
piece for the home.
NORDIC HOUSE
01872 223 220
www.nordichouse.co.uk
Nordic House is the perfect place
for finding must-have, unusual
accessories to give your home a touch
of Scandi-inspired chic. Sourced from
across Scandinavia, the collection
includes beautiful candle lanterns,
elegant
tableware,
and
those
important finishing touches to make
a house a home.
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HARLEY & LOLA
SWANS OF OAKHAM
RETRO SOFAS
MADE.COM
03442 571 888
www.made.com
HARLEY & LOLA
0330 088 3696
www.harleyandlola.co.uk
RETRO SOFAS
0207 381 9027
www.retrosofas.co.uk
Harley & Lola aim to help customers
create a warm and welcoming space,
offering carefully selected furniture,
beautiful home accessories and great
gift ideas for the home. With a strong
commitment to the environment,
the company sources ethically
produced products and uses recycled
packaging wherever possible. From
sumptuous seating selections and
coffee tables to vibrant cushions
and cosy throws, there is something
for everyone. Readers are offered 10
per cent off all orders when quoting
‘AList’ at checkout.
As a specialist manufacturer of
quality Italian leather sofas and
armchairs, Retro Sofas offers the
most enticing selection of Art
Deco and vintage designs to suit a
wide variety of interior schemes.
The company’s best-selling Jean
Renoir range (pictured) is available
as an armchair and two or three
seater sofas; it is both stylish, very
comfortable and built to last, and
available in a choice of seven leather
colours with or without contrasting
piping.
Retro
Sofas
deliver
throughout the UK.
SWANS OF OAKHAM
01572 724 364
www.swansofoakham.co.uk
THE NINE SCHOOLS
0117 332 3673
www.thenineschools.co.uk
Swans of Oakham is situated
100 miles north of London and
specialises in antique French
furniture to enhance your interior.
Its unique collection includes a large
selection of ‘one of kind’ mirrors,
lamps and lighting, both French and
English complimentary antiques
and interiors from the 18th to 20th
century.
Beautifully
presented
in its fine three storey Regency
town house, visit its showroom in
Oakham, Rutland to view the range.
Add some luxury to your living room
with handmade sideboards from
oriental specialist The Nine Schools.
Using traditional techniques, the
company builds practical and
beautiful sideboards, cabinets and
trunks that aren’t available on the
high street.
BARKER AND STONEHOUSE
0370 218 6444
www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Made.com is an innovative website
that works directly with furniture
makers around the world, providing
original furniture design at affordable
prices. Furniture and home décor
products include sofas, armchairs,
decorative beanbags, side tables and
coffee tables, lighting and art.
HARROGATE INTERIORS
01423 701 701
www.harrogateinteriors.co.uk
Sink into comfort with the stylish
living room collection from Barker
and
Stonehouse.
Encompassing
everything from comfy sofas, soft
furnishings and handy storage
solutions, the website features an
array of designer brands, to complete
the contemporary home.
GINA MOORE
07802 218 257
www.ginamoore.co.uk
For curtains, blinds and soft
furnishings, Gina Moore provides
a
personalised
service
from
measuring to installation for
private
clients
and
interior
designers. Based in North London,
her workshop also specialises in
cushions, throws, roller blinds,
shutters, curtain poles and tracks.
HOUSEOLOGY
0141 280 0498
www.houseology.com
Transform the look and feel of
your interior space with an eclectic
selection of designer wallpapers
from Houseology. Designers include
renowned names such as Designer’s
Guild, Andrew Martin, Brian Yates
and Mulberry Home. Choose from
luxury textures and bold prints.
For luxury living, head to Harrogate
Interiors. Specialising in modern and
contemporary designer furniture,
its showroom stocks many famous
brands including Calligaris and
Porada, so taking a visit is definitely
worth your while. A free interior
design service is also available.
URBAN LIVING INTERIORS
0207 637 9427
www.urbanlivinginteriors.co.uk
Urban Living Interiors is a leading
contemporary interior design studio
and showroom in central London,
providing its private clients with
intelligent solutions for their home.
Offering luxury bespoke furniture,
curtains, accessories and soft
furnishings; the company also works
with leading property developers on
unique show homes.
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KEIR TOWNSEND INTERIORS
KEIR TOWNSEND INTERIORS
0207 746 2442
www.keirtownsend.com
ONE DEKO
0207 377 5900
www.onedeko.co.uk
Keir Townsend is an award
winning interior design studio and
retail showroom based in South
Kensington, London. Specialising in
sourcing unique home furnishings
and offering interior design services,
the company has an impressive
portfolio of refurbishment projects,
delivering a tailored experience
to each of its clients. Its beautiful
showroom displays an exceptional
collection of luxury furniture and
lighting, from one off accessories
to bespoke sumptuous sofas. Sofas
pictured are luxurious velvet deep
button seat on black lacquer plinth
(priced at £7000 each).
Sink into pure luxury with One Deko’s
living room range of sumptuous sofas
and sofa beds. Designed and made in
Denmark, each piece will add a touch
of contemporary chic to any living
room. Boasting sleek design and easy
functionality, the collection of stylish
sofa beds offers the ultimate comfort.
Choose from over 200 fabrics,
including leather, to suit your home.
The company’s enticing selection of
side tables, coffee tables and cabinets
will also add life to your interior space.
FISHPOOLS
01992 636 465
www.fishpools.co.uk
Fardis specialises in the design and
manufacture of wallpapers, to create
beautiful interior surfaces that have
been inspired by different cultures
and trends. Its products combine
unique designs, excellent quality
and great durability, making them
ideal for residential and high- end
commercial properties.
Established in 1899, Fishpools
specialises
in
quality
home
furnishings, offering a desirable
collection of stylish furniture and
accessories. Still family run, decades
of experience and knowledge has
earned the company and its South
East store a reputation for excellent
products
and
services.
From
statement sofas and cushions to
occasional pieces, there is something
for every taste, living room and
budget. Customers can receive free
delivery, helpful advice and enticing
seasonal offers.
FARDIS
0207 731 7300
www.fardis.com
BARONCELLI
0207 720 6556
www.baroncelli.com
An award-winning studio, Baroncelli
specialises in creating original
lighting products and installations.
Pioneering radical design through
innovative ideas and exceptional
craftsmanship, its Italian-inspired
collection
features
striking
centrepieces, from floor and table
lamps to wall lights and chandeliers.
CHIC SHACK
0208 785 7777
www.chicshack.net
Chic Shack showcases a delightful
range of painted furniture inspired
by 18th century Swedish and French
designs, to create beautiful nurseries.
Desks, beds, chests of drawers, sofas
and bookshelves are among its
large collection as well as lighting
accessories and bed linen.
It will go on almost any surface
without the need for priming,
making it perfect for easy, beautiful
furniture transformations.
UNIQUE LIGHTING
0247 638 5627
www.unique-lighting.co.uk
Offering
‘designer
lighting
to
enlighten
your
home’
Unique
Lighting is a family run business
with over 25 years’ experience. The
company has searched Europe for the
most exquisite, exceptional and high
quality lights in a variation of styles.
ONE DEKO
GOTHAM
0207 243 0011
www.gothamnottinghill.com
Gotham provides a carefully selected
collection of furniture, lighting,
bespoke carpets and accessories.
Gotham is the exclusive UK agent
of French manufacturers Hugues
Chevalier and Bruno Moinard
Editions. The company also showcases
renowned brands such as Knoll,
Pouenat and Kevin Reilly Lighting.
FISHPOOLS
ANNIE SLOAN INTERIORS
01865 713 089
www.anniesloan.com
Often described as the ‘queen of
paint’, Annie Sloan is celebrating 25
years of her decorative Chalk Paint.
MOROCCAN BAZAAR
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JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD
I-CRAVEFUNRITURE
Mastering your bedroom
BUTTON & SPRUNG
0333 320 1801
www.buttonandsprung.com
I–CRAVEFURNITURE
01455 890 582
www.i-cravefurniture.com
With a great focus on customer
service, Button & Sprung beds are
beautifully upholstered, and its
mattresses are all pocket sprung
and handmade from natural, UK
sourced
recyclable
materials.
Customers can choose from an
array of bed styles, fabric options
and mattresses to ensure ultimate
comfort. All products come with a
10-year guarantee, with free delivery
within 100 miles of central London.
To view the company’s enticing
collection, visit the Hammersmith,
London showroom.
Offering chairs, chaises, pews,
ottomans and headboards, I-Crave
are upholsterers to architects,
interior designers, online and high
street retailers. Its chic collections
will sit elegantly in any room set,
offering bold designs and vibrant
shades. All furniture and headboards
are handmade in the company’s Long
Eaton and Hinckley factories to the
highest standard. Visit the website
to view the range.
JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD
0700 278 4726
www.john-lewis.co.uk
John Lewis of Hungerford has a
reputation for excellence. From
built-in wardrobes to storage chests
and bedside cabinets, the company’s
top of the range bedroom furniture
collections provide stylish yet
functional pieces to suit any interior.
Beautifully designed, practical and
durable, each piece is hand-finished
by skilled artisans in its Oxfordshire
workshop. Catering to an array of
tastes from the classically traditional
to the sleek and contemporary, there
are five exquisite ranges to choose
from. All bedrooms come with
a combined 10-year product and
workmanship guarantee.
THE FINE COTTON COMPANY
0845 602 9050
www.thefinecottoncompany.com
The Fine Cotton Company showcases
luxury bed linens, bath linens and
blankets for adults and children. All
products are beautifully made from
natural fabrics, with a monogramming
service for dressing gowns, towels and
blankets. Receive free UK delivery
when spending over £100.
THE BED EXPERT
01548 853 503
www.bedexpert.co.uk
Multiple
award-winning
family
company The Bed Expert has over
40 years of experience in providing
essential guidance and product
knowledge. Choose from top of
the range mattress brands such as
Tempur, Octaspring and Jensen,
providing the very best in pressure
relieving sleep comfort.
BOXER AND BROWN
0203 655 7853
www.boxerandbrown.com
Boxer and Brown works closely with
its clients to create stylish homes
that are both personal and unique.
Specialising in all aspects of interior
design, whether a cosy country
cottage or chic city apartment, its
extensive portfolio caters for all.
DESIGNERPAINT
01323 430 886
www.designerpaint.com
This one stop shop boasts a varied
choice of recommended designer
paints, including brands such as Kelly
Hoppen, Farrow & Ball, Fired Earth,
Sanderson and Designers Guild. It also
provides paintbrushes and tools for all
of your preparation needs.
BLUEFIELD WARDROBES
0800 610 2020
www.bluefieldwardrobes.co.uk
Turn tricky corners into beautiful
organised storage space with custom
fittings from Bluefield Wardrobes.
With more than 20 years combined
experience the Bluefield team will
help you every step of the way, from
a free no-obligation design service to
no-hassle installation and clean-up.
OSBORNE & LITTLE
0208 812 3123
www.osborneandlittle.com
LITTLE LUCY WILLOW
0845 803 0988
www.littlelucywillow.co.uk
Osborne & Little is one of the world’s
leading names in fabric and wallpaper
design. Its collection of lively wallpaper
prints will certainly enhance a
contemporary space. For something
special, view the company’s exclusive
wall coverings range by renowned
designer Matthew Williamson.
A comprehensive range of luxury
children’s
bedroom
furniture,
including eleven exclusive collections
designed in-house. From bunk beds
to trunk beds, bedside tables to
bookcases, Little Lucy Willow will
cater to your little ones. All products
come with a five -year guarantee.
BUTTON AND SPRUNG
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STAY IN BED
PRIMARK
MADE.COM
WALLACE SACKS
makeover
STAY IN BED
0116 326 7326
www.stayinbed.co.uk
PRIMARK
0560 311 3405
www.primark.com
Stay
in
Bed
brings
colour,
contemporary design and handcrafted
loveliness
into
your
bedroom. Its innovative collection of
headboards, beds, storage beds and
mattresses offer unrivalled comfort
and pleasure, as the company works
closely with trusted suppliers
to promise the highest quality
of craftsmanship. A distinctive
variety of styles and shades ensure
that there is something for every
bedroom. Customers receive a fiveyear guarantee on all strong wooden
frames. Pictured: Betty bed (priced at
£599). Delivery for Christmas ends
November 25, 2015.
With the holiday season just around
the corner, Primark’s seasonal
homeware collection comes at the
perfect time. Decorations for the
desk and mantel, vibrant fairy
lights, baubles and candles are
among its new range of delightful
trinkets, for every room to really
enhance and brighten your interior.
With prices ranging from £2 to £12,
find the perfect gift for loved ones
and friends. Visit the website to view
the range.
WALLACE SACKS
0800 011 4642
www.wallacesacks.com
And So To Bed is the home of luxury
handmade beds, bedroom furniture
and soft linens available in a variety
of finishes and colours. A trusted
name in European retail and design,
its collections are inspired by French
and Victorian styles.
Wallace Sacks’ range of Egyptian
cotton bed linen is grown, spun
and woven to produce extremely
soft, hotel-quality linen that keeps
you warm in the winter and cool in
the summer months, ideal for the
unpredictable English climate. With
unique properties that become softer
with each wash, the company’s clean
designs are a beautiful mix of both
modern and contemporary.
Readers receive a generous 25 per cent
discount on the company’s range of
Egyptian cotton bedding. To claim this
offer, quote ‘ALISTBED’ at checkout.
AND SO TO BED
0808 141 5838
www.andsotobed.co.uk
THE SECRET LINEN STORE
01243 606 245
www.secretlinenstore.com
The Secret Linen Store’s bedding
collection offers three types of
finishing, soft laundered, sateen
smooth or crisp cool percale to
satisfy luxury and style. Make the
most of its free sample service.
WIN A LUXURY TWO-NIGHT APARTMENT STAY IN LONDON
World class Cheval Residences is offering readers the chance to win a luxury two-night stay in the heart of the
country’s lively capital. One lucky reader and three guests will stay at one of Cheval’s stylish two-bedroom
London apartments, as well as indulging in a welcome hamper and bottle of Champagne. State-of-the-art
amenities include; designer interiors, satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and 24- hour concierge. Choose from
sought after locations in London’s most desirable areas including Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Tower
Bridge and The City. What’s more, the apartments are also pet welcoming.
For more information about each property or for terms and conditions, visit chevalresidences.com or call
0207 341 7052. To enter, visit withinhome.com/competitions. Entry ends December 14, 2015. Prize is valid from
January 15, 2016 - May 15, 2016 and is subject to availability.
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QUATROPI
Breathe life into your kitchen
LITTLE PLUMBER
01235 862 540
www.littleplumber.com
KITCHEN RESTORATION
0800 917 7238
www.kitchen-restoration.com
Descale your plumbing, enjoy
increased hot water pressure and
reduce your heating bills with an
electronic water softener - a must for
anyone living in a hard water area. It
costs less than £100, is easily installed
and creates kinder water for your
skin and hair. No maintenance is
required and it only costs £2 per year
to run. If you’re not fully satisfied,
the company even offers to give you a
money back guarantee. Quote ‘TEL14’
at checkout for 10 per cent off.
The Kitchen Restoration Company
is a leading specialist in bespoke
kitchen refurbishments. Replacing
doors, drawer fronts and worktops,
the company will fully renovate
your kitchen without the expense,
cost and upheaval of a traditional
refit. Choose from 400 colours and
styles, and a huge range of sinks, taps
and appliances. Units can be added
or removed, and handy storage
solutions ensure you make the
most of your space. A nationwide,
LITTLE PLUMBER
no obligation design service is
available, and a free brochure for
further information.
QUATROPI
02476 642 139
www.quatropi.com
Quatropi
offers
an
exclusive
selection of luxury contemporary
indoor and outdoor furniture. The
company specialises in large modern
dining sets and spacious made to
order sofas, which are available
with coordinating ranges of TV
stands, coffee tables, sideboards,
stools, lighting and accessories. Its
sleek dining tables are stylish and
functional and will certainly create
a stunning focal point in any interior.
With over 1500 ranges in stock,
customers are offered free delivery
nationwide within 10 days.
KONIG KITCHENS
0208 946 3539
www.konigkitchens.com
Based in Wimbledon, Konig Kitchens
design, supply and install beautiful
kitchens.
The
company
offers
contemporary German and traditional
English made kitchens to the highest
quality. It also offers quartz, granite,
ceramic and corian worktops with
styles and finishes to suit all budgets.
ENPEE ENTERPRISES
0208 904 4759
www.enpee.co.uk
Enpee offers commercial blenders
and juicers at exceptionally low
prices.
Employing
the
latest
manufacturing
techniques
and
extensive quality testing, products
are of the highest standard. Receive a
20 per cent discount on the powerful
Prestige
blender,
by
quoting
‘NEWSPAPER’ at checkout.
MYCOLOURGLASS
0208 099 9455
www.mycolourglass.co.uk
From design and manufacturing
to
installation,
Mycolourglass
specialises in architectural and back-J
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THE CHAIR PEOPLE
THE CHAIR PEOPLE
01952 585 820
www.thechairpeople.co.uk
MAKE ME SOMETHING SPECIAL
01252 703 196
www.makemesomethingspecial.co.uk
Create your own bespoke chairs
with The Chair People. The company
offers its customers a unique
service, providing a variety of
dining chairs, armchairs, tub chairs,
bar stools and much more. Choose
your upholstery and finish to create
your own custom-built design
for the home. All of its chairs are
personally delivered to you within
just eight to 10 weeks (subject to
fabric availability and production
capacity). With generous offers
always available on its website, start
designing your chair today.
This family business specialises
in bespoke, handmade products
in English oak and American
hardwoods. Amongst its range, stand
out pieces include a selection of
serving and chopping boards that can
be personalised for the perfect gift.
KDCUK LTD
01992 620 777
www.kdcuk.co.uk
KDCUK specialises in state of the
art contemporary kitchens, sourcing
stylish designs direct from Germany
at a fraction of the high street price.
The top supplier of Schuller Next 125
kitchens in the UK, its innovative
features include an array of door
finishes such as lacquers, glass and
wood veneers, with top quality
materials. 80 customer kitchens are
featured on its website. KDCUK Ltd
is a Trustmark accredited retailer
and Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialist Association member. Home
design consultation is available for
Essex, Herts and London.
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JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD
0700 278 4726
www.john-lewis.co.uk
John Lewis of Hungerford has
been hand making luxury fitted
kitchens for over 40 years, creating
furniture that’s built to last. It offers
an appealing choice of five versatile
kitchen collections in a number of
finishes, and each style will marry
happily in a range of properties.
The company recently developed an
award-winning paint selection to
compliment its kitchens, whether
contemporary or traditional. A palette
of over 80 enticing shades is available
to choose from, contact your nearest
showroom to see the range.
SIR WILLIAM BENTLEY BILLIARDS
01264 731 210
www.billiards.co.uk
Designers and makers of beautiful
bespoke Billiard, Snooker and Pool
tables, Sir William Bentley Billiards
also specialises in innovative, dualpurpose dining tables and playing
tables, which are hand-crafted in
England with precision and skill
from the finest woods and metals.
Worldwide delivery and installation
is available.
ELLA’S KITCHEN COMPANY
01588 673 976
www.ellaskitchencompany.com
Ella’s Kitchen Company creates
Norwegian shaker style for the English
kitchen and home. Based in Shropshire,
the company manufacturers and handpaint its products to sell worldwide.
Choose from kitchen cabinets, bread
boxes, storage units and accessories.
KDCUK LTD
GEC ANDERSON COOKWARE
01442 826 999
www.gecandersoncookware.co.uk
GEC Anderson is a leading supplier
of stainless steel sinks, worktops,
cabinets and shelving in custom sizes.
Also offering a pure cast iron and
stainless steel cookware collection, you
can choose from a selection of pans,
oven dishes, utensils and tableware.
HOWKAPOW
0117 942 4000
www.howkapow.com
Howkapow is a colourful online
design shop based in Bristol. Run by
husband and wife team Rog and Cat,
the company stocks an eclectic mix of
homeware and accessories including
lamps and lights, prints and posters,
and unique gifts from independent
designers and illustrators.
JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD
JURA
0333 003 8122
www.uk.jura.com
Jura is a leading manufacturer in
luxury Swiss made coffee technology.
Its latest innovation, the beautiful Z6 is
a state-of-the-art coffee machine that
delivers speciality coffees. Available
in Harrods, Selfridges and John Lewis,
the Jura Z6 retails at £1,895.
HAIER
01449 723 133
www.haier.com/uk
The Haier Group is the world’s
number one major appliances brand,
supplying quality products to over
100 countries worldwide. Top of the
range appliances include televisions,
refrigerators, dishwashers, washing
machines, consumer electronics and
energy saving home solutions.
HARVEY JONES
0800 032 6493
www.harveyjones.com
ALLÓRA
0203 701 4076
www.allorashop.com
THE UNNATURAL RUG COMPANY
0844 414 2166
www.unnaturalrugs.com
Every Harvey Jones kitchen is designed
and handmade to order, unique to the
needs of its owners. The kitchens are
hand-crafted in its Cambridgeshire
workshop, where its designers are
on hand to make your dream space a
reality, whatever its style.
AllÓRA supplies a range of hand-crafted
products from tableware to bed linen,
made by some of the finest artisans in
Italy. Unique kitchen items include top
quality hand-finished Italian copper
cookware, ceramic dishes in unusual
colours, and handmade glasses.
The Unnatural Rug Company has
become a UK leading supplier of
practical, textured and innovative
floor coverings. Its every day rugs can
be used both indoors and outdoors, are
non-slip, waterproof, and easy to clean.
Bespoke options are also available.
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RHINIO PLANTATION SHUTTERS
AYRTON BESPOKE
Improve your interior space
RHINO PLANTATION SHUTTERS
0845 873 4999
www.rhinoshutters.co.uk
AYRTON BESPOKE
0208 877 8920
www.ayrtonbespoke.com
CONSERVATORY BLINDS 4 LESS
0800 587 9906
www.conservatoryblinds4less.co.uk
Rhino Plantation Shutters will keep
your home safe by installing external
or internal security plantation
shutters. Offering style and security,
Rhino Shutters are made-to-measure
to insure the highest level of
protection. All products can be fitted
to doors and windows. For readers
based in London or the South East,
one of its suppliers ‘Premier Blinds
& Awnings’ is offering a 10 per cent
discount before November 24, 2015.
Quote “Rhino A list” at checkout.
Ayrton specialises in bespoke timber
replacements of period windows
and doors. Its products all come
with insurance backed locks, energy
saving double-glazing and sound
insulating glass. There are many
options available including sash and
casement windows, shutters, bi-fold
and French doors, each are handcrafted and fully finished in a paint
colour of choice to blend happily into
any interior style. Customers receive
10-year guarantees on all purchases.
This company offers traditional
venetian blinds, pleated blinds
and roller blinds in a great array of
fabrics, styles and colours. What’s
more, its clever layering prevents up
to 50 per cent of heat loss that may
occur in conservatories.
MONTPELIER JOINERY
ECORA
0207 148 5265
www.ecora.co.uk
Ecora is a leading UK supplier of
natural wood flooring products,
offering new and reclaimed handfinished wood floors. Customers
can choose from a range of bespoke
finishes. From oak to maple, parquet
and block flooring, Ecora’s tailormade solutions cater for all projects.
REAL DEALS FOR YOU
info@realdealsforyou.com
www.realdealsforyou.com
interior
designers
and
retail
customers alike. The company
is synonymous with providing
beautiful bathrooms at discounted
prices and its knowledgable team
can
source
quality
products
whatever the budget.
RIPPLES
0800 107 0700
www.ripples.ltd.uk
Keeping the tool trade local, Real
Deals For You is a network of
over 2,000 independent retailers
throughout the UK offering fantastic
offers on hand tools, power tools and
hardware products - all supported by
national TV and press advertising.
Ripples is a luxury bathroom retailer,
specialising in designing highend bespoke bathrooms for both
residential and commercial clients.
Established more than 25 years ago,
it is now one of the most respected
bathroom retailers in the UK, and
boasts 14 showrooms.
FIRST 4 SOLAR
0845 003 6882
www.first4solar.co.uk
MONTPELIER JOINERY
01384 279 933
www.montpelierjoinery.com
Solar PV panels are an efficient
means of generating electricity
for your home all year round. Low
maintenance and cost effective, you
can save up to 50 per cent on your
electricity bills. First 4 Solar offers
top quality products and offers a 25year guarantee.
Montpelier Joinery designs and
manufactures
extensions,
bifolding doors and windows and
replacement windows in painted
accoya wood, oak, teak and walnut.
Working across the UK, its design
service is free of charge. Garden
rooms offer customers true indooroutdoor living, with a fully tiled
vaulted roof, which opens up each
side of their walls. Also offered
are orangeries featuring sky roof
lanterns. This brings additional
natural daylight, providing the
perfect space for stargazing on dark
wintery nights.
NU- LINE BATHROOMS
0208 206 5170
www.nulinebathrooms.com
Nu-Line has been operating since
1965 supplying the finest architects,
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ARADA STOVES
CONSERVATORY ROOF PROJECTS
0845 257 5001
www.conservatoryroofprojects.co.uk
BROADLEAF TIMBER
01269 851 910
www.broadleaftimber.com
Conservatory
Roof
Projects
is a family owned company,
specialising in bespoke roof and
internal conservatory conversions.
To transform redundant spaces
into liveable rooms, choose from
terracotta or anthracite grey to blend
with the colour of your property.
Insulated and breathable roofs allow
maximum warmth in the winter
and cool temperatures during the
summer months. Unless necessary,
the company will also keep the
home’s original roof structure.
Customers receive 10 year insurance
backed warranties and a 50 year roof
materials warranty.
Broadleaf has been a proud
manufacturer and leading retailer
of quality wooden floors for over
a decade. Inspired by innovative
design and an intimate knowledge
of timber, the company’s impressive
collection includes a wide range
of plank and parquet flooring,
that are available in an array of
colours, textures and finishes.
Specialist styles include brushed &
burned oak, vintage parquet and a
contemporary Old House range, to
suit a variety of homes.
ARADA STOVES
0129 735 700
www.aradastoves.com
With a focus on British values,
Arada Stoves has an extensive
portfolio, handcrafting state of the
art stoves in its factory in Devon.
With pieces to suit every lifestyle
and setting, put a warm glow at
the heart of your home. Within the
Arada range, customers will find a
selection of models that epitomise
both
traditional
design
and
contemporary living. Its products
provide an alternative to traditional
central heating systems or can work
in combination with them.
BROADLEAF TIMBER
COUCH
SOUTHDOWN DUVETS
01730 827 148
www.southdownduvets.com
whether traditional or contemporary.
Diligence is renowned throughout
the UK for providing high quality and
efficient fires along with a trustworthy
and reliable installation package.
WITHIN
or balcony heater. The heaters are
designed and rated for permanent
external installations. With 1.3KW to
4.5KW output, prices start from £199
including VAT and delivery.
NORTHEAST HEATING SOLUTIONS
0800 270 7736
www.northeastheatingsolutions.co.uk
GREGORY PHILLIPS ARCHITECTS
0207 724 3040
www.gregoryphillips.com
North East Heating Solutions is
a family company supplying and
fitting Elkatherm, the premium
German electric heating system.
With exceptional service and value
for money, the company is one of the
region’s leading installers of electric
heating systems throughout the
North East of England.
From
contemporary
interiors
to new builds, Gregory Phillips
Architects specialises in awardwinning residential projects that
are both elegant and practical. Its
highly creative and dedicated team
DESIGN VINTAGE
01273 558 675
www.designvintage.co.uk
Southdown Duvets’ award winning
products include bedding, duvets,
mattress toppers and pillows, which
have been made from pure British
wool. They are all hypoallergenic,
cruelty-free, and soft and warm for
a great night’s sleep during those
winter months.
Revive your home with vintage chic
accessories from Design Vintage.
From luxurious cushions to kitchen
accessories, this one stop shop will
fulfil all your furnishing needs. Its
soft lambs wool throws are perfect
for cosying up on the sofa.
DILIGENCE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
01364 644 790
www.diligenceinternational.com
CROMBIE & PAUL LTD
01524 273 333
www.crombieandpaul.com
This company supplies impressive,
hand-finished fires that bring style
and individuality to any room setting,
Make the most of your outdoor
space all-year round with the Rio
Quartz infrared electric terrace
of architects and interior designers
work with clients to make their
visions come to life.
JT SPAS
0330 111 9745
www.jtspas.co.uk
JT Spas brings together luxury
bathroom furniture, suites, spa
baths, steam shower cubicles and
an abundance of contemporary
bathroom products and accessories
at affordable prices. With enticing
offers, there is something for every
style and interior.
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COLOURFENCE
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Create an outdoor haven...
COLOURFENCE
0800 644 4113
www.colourfence.co.uk
For stress free garden fencing that’s
guaranteed to last, Colourfence is
the solution. Available in a range of
colours to compliment any garden,
this sturdy steel fencing is safe,
secure, virtually maintenance free
and guaranteed to last for 25 years*.
Tried, tested and trusted, these
fences can withstand the worst
winter weather year after year with
no annual treatments required. Call
now to arrange a free no obligation
site visit. *Terms and conditions
apply, contact for further details.
JACKSONS FENCING
0800 408 4737
www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk
Get ahead of the curve by updating
your outdoor areas. Jacksons
Fencing specialises in fencing, gates
and innovative garden shelters
that will enhance any space. The
newly launched Curve is ideal for
entertaining year-round, adding
a stylish touch whilst offering a
practical solution for shade and
protection. As with all of Jacksons
fencing, gates and other timber
products, the Curve is guaranteed for
25 years against rot and insect attack.
URBAN FIRES
0207 183 1806
www.urbanfires.co.uk
Urban Fires specialises in the
installation
of
contemporary
fireplaces- both indoors and out, to
bring your home to life. Working
closely with leading architects,
designers,
landscapers
and
developers throughout the UK
and Ireland, the company supplies
standard sizes, made to measure
or even bespoke pieces to suit any
taste. Its enticing range includes wall
fires, fire bowls, fire tables and fire
pits to really enhance your exterior.
Indoor products include energyefficient glass fronted contemporary
fireplaces, balanced flue fireplaces
and hole-in-wall fireplaces.
CROMBIE & PAUL LTD
0152 423 333
www.crombieandpaul.com
Make the most of your outdoor space
year round with the Rio Quartz
infrared electric terrace or balcony
heater. The heaters are designed
and rated for permanent external
installations. With 1.3KW to 4.5KW
output, prices start from £199.00
including VAT and delivery.
GARDEN TRADING
0845 608 4448
www.gardentrading.co.uk
Garden Trading sells top quality,
useful everyday items. Whether you
are looking for homeware or outdoor
furniture, lighting and accessories,
it offers a lovely range of original
products to suit all purposes. Its
collections are made using responsibly
sourced materials, and are from
ethically responsible manufacturers.
TREX DECKING
0808 256 3293
www.arbordeck.co.uk
Trex decking is an eco-friendly way
to transforming your outdoors.
Comprising 95 per cent recycled
materials and completely hassle free,
Trex won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter
thanks to its advanced shell design.
Available nationwide.
GARDEN REQUISITES
01225 851 577
www.garden-requisites.co.uk
UUNI
01582 793 866
www.uk.uuni.net
This award-winning wood fired oven
can reach temperatures of 450°C and
can cook a pizza in under two minutes.
The size of a carry-on suitcase; the
Uuni 2 (£189) fits into any outdoor
space and is the perfect gift for foodies.
TREEHOUSE LIFE LTD.
07956 225 500
www.treehouselife.co.uk
Treehouse Life Ltd transforms
outdoor spaces, creating beautiful
tree houses, rope bridges, treetop
walkways and suspended nest
swings. Throughout the UK and
abroad, the company can design,
build and budget for your familytime adventure, helping you to create
a world away from your reality.
THE GLAM CAMPING COMPANY
02920 890 999
www.theglamcampingcompany.com
Bringing stylish living to the great
outdoors, this exciting company
offers a range of accessories to help
create your own enchanted alfresco
space. Items include beautiful tents,
bunting, colourful lights and lanterns,
sumptuous sleeping bags, vintage style
windbreaks and fabulous fire pits.
An
award-winning
British
manufacturer based in Bath, Somerset,
Garden Requisites design and make
handmade steel door canopies, arches,
wall trellis, and now new ranges of
fireguards for stoves and beautiful
log holders. The company offers a
nationwide delivery service.
SMART CARTS
07850 204 714
www.smartcartsuk.com
Smart Carts are a great garden
addition. Tough and lightweight,
these innovative wheelbarrows are
designed to tip forward for quick
cleaning and easy manoeuvrability.
Choose from an option of tub and
wheel sizes and colours.
URBAN FIRES
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Pavilions of splendour
hat do Champneys’ spas,
Duncan Bannatyne, Gloria
Hunniford, the King of Luxembourg
and hundreds of householders have
in common? All have commissioned
a luxury garden room from Oxfordshire-based Crown Pavilions.
Indeed, across the world, discerning homeowners agree that when it
comes to taking delivery of a garden
room that’s a cut above the rest, it
has to be Crown.
Why is a Crown garden
building so different?
But a Crown garden room isn’t just
for the summer; it is engineered for
year-round comfort. Many designs
come with double-glazing and bi-fold
doors plus full insulation and underfloor heating. Blinds and soft furnishings are made from mould-resistant
marine-grade acrylic canvas which
won’t rot or fade over time. The deepfilled cushions are unbelievably comfy; even the zips and toggles are in a
different league. Additionally, each
pavilion is hand-crafted in Oxfordshire by skilled craftsmen.
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Why choose Crown?
Crown’s mission to consistently go
‘above and beyond the call’ results
in products that surpass anything
else on the market, right down to
the smallest detail. You won’t find
any knots in the timber cladding, for
example. Handrails are wider and
thicker, and all posts are laminated
up to 12 times to minimise warping or cracking. Buildings are also
installed on special rubber pads so
none of the timber is in direct contact with the base, thus resisting rot.
For roofs and walls, Crown insists
on Western red cedar (recognised for
‘
The sheer variety in the Crown collection is breathtaking – from lavish entertainment spaces through
to sumptuous bespoke pavilions
that are more like a second home.
With Crown, a garden room can be
anything you desire: a home office,
spa or pool enclosure, tennis pavilion or home cinema, equipped with
creature comforts including comfy
sofas, dining suites, bars, food preparation areas, surround-sound systems and more.
A Crown garden room isn’t just for the summer;
it is engineered for year-round comfort.
its superb water-resistant qualities)
or premium-grade, laminated European redwood. Doors and windows
are made from premium solid timber
to stand the test of time, without a
uPVC frame in sight. Finally, each
building undergoes scrutiny from a
chartered structural engineer to ensure that everything is the correct
size and in the right place, with a 30year guarantee against rot and decay.
It’s no wonder that Crown Pavilions
is the first choice when it comes to
commissioning a garden room.
01491 612820
www.crownpavilions.com