Enveloping Beauty: The History and Art of Framing
March 24, 2025
Frames are the unsung storytellers of the art world - silent yet essential. Here, frames take center stage to showcase the artistry and evolution in design.
Interior Design
Gothic Revival: The Dark Elegance of Victorian Furniture
January 15, 2025
Gothic Revival furniture creates a harmonious and dramatic aesthetic that offered an idealised vision of medieval romance.
Nature in Scandinavian Design: Embracing Organic Forms and Materials
December 2, 2024
Renowned for its balance of form, functionality, and respect for nature, Scandinavian design has shaped interiors and architecture worldwide.
How to Create the Perfect Vintage Nursery
November 20, 2024
Fusing timeless elegance with a child-friendly environment, personal touches add character to reflect the rest of your stylish home.
The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay
September 9, 2024
The art of intarsia has produced some awe-inspiring pieces of Renaissance craftsmanship; these wooden ‘paintings’ have a geometrical illusion of depth.
French Provincial Furniture: Classic Elegance for Modern Interiors
June 26, 2024
If upping sticks for Provence isn’t on the cards, the next best thing could be adorning your home with furniture that will recreate a refined country style.
Collecting Marquetry Masterpieces: The Finer Things in Wood
February 12, 2024
Adorning the most beautiful pieces of furniture in the world, intricate marquetry has graced residences of monarchs and heads of state for centuries.
Grand Estates and Country Houses: Treasures of the Aristocracy
January 30, 2024
Overflowing with riches of cultural and artistic significance, the grand estates and country houses of the aristocracy are a treasure trove of heritage.
What Art History Tells Us About Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023
June 19, 2023
Each year, Pantone chooses a color to reflect the state of the world. For 2023, dominated by discussions of AI, Pantone chose plant-derived Viva Magenta.
Isamu Noguchi: Challenging the Boundaries of Design and Art
December 22, 2022
Isamu Noguchi’s belief that sculpture could be a vital force in everyday life contributed to a legacy that integrated Japanese and American heritage.
