Features: Shopping advice
Quick Shop: Floral Cushions
by Lisa Hill on
May 20, 2012 |
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Follow the floral fashion trend with our selection of bright and beautiful cushions. The main fashion trend this spring has undoubtedly been floral prints, and they have been impossible to miss all over the catwalk and throughout the high street. Floral styles work equally well in the home, adding both colour and vibrancy to your interior, and cushions are an easy way to incorporate this look into your living room. Furnish has a multitude of styles to choose from. If you are looking for something funky and bright, the Klippan Flower Power Cushion from Interior Addict is spot on. Or, for something a little more elegant, the Floral Mimosa Cushion from Puji is just perfect. (Clockwise from top) Floral Print Cushion from Dwell, £34.95, Floral Mimosa Cushion from Puji, £29, Green Flowers Cushion from Caroline McGrath, £17.50, Klippan Flower Power Cushion from Interior Addict, £23.99, Pip Studio Birds in Paradise Blue Round Cushion from Heal’s, £25, Designers Guild Sagrada Cushion from John Lewis, £35. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Magazine Racks
by Lisa Hill on
May 14, 2012 |
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Say Hello! to our pick of the best magazine racks. No matter what it is you’re into, whether it’s home interiors, cars, fashion, celebrity gossip or something a tad more obscure, there are magazines to satisfy your interest. And, if you’re anything like me, they will be scattered all round your home. Here at Furnish we have a wide selection of stylish magazine racks, all ideal for keeping your mags under control and allowing you to wave goodbye to clutter. These include the curvy Legnoart Ebony Wood Magazine Holder from Gifts with Style or, for something a bit quirkier, the Cowhide Magazine Holder from London Cows. (Clockwise from top) Cowhide Magazine Holder – Mag 01 from London Cows, £79, Wirehouse Magazine Rack from Lifestyle Bazaar, £39.95, Legnoart Ebony Wood Magazine Holder from Gifts with Style, £84.95, Driade Omero Magazine Holder from A White Room, £223, News Magazine Rack from Dutch by Design, £12.50, Panama Folding Magazine Rack from Alexander and Pearl, £150. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Espresso Cups
by Lisa Hill on
May 07, 2012 |
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Enjoy a perfect caffeine hit with our pick of the best espresso cups. When you need a quick pick-me-up there are few things better than a small hot cup of strong coffee. We have a great selection of espresso cups allowing you to serve your shot in style. From the simple but beautiful Pair of Menu Espresso Cups from Gifts with Style to the romantic Guzzini Love Espresso Cups from Red Candy we have designs to suit every taste and mood. There are even espresso cups to make you smile while your coffee wakes you up, such as the Moustache Espresso cup from Lifestyle Bazaar or the Set of Scrabble Espresso Cups-C,A,F,E from Graham & Green. (Clockwise from top) Set of Scrabble Espresso Cups-C,A,F,E from Graham & Green, £24.95, Pair of Menu Espresso Cups from Gifts with Style, £24.95, Moustache Espresso cup from Lifestyle Bazaar, £16.95, Entomo Espresso cup & saucer from Lifestyle Bazaar, £65, Guzzini Love Espresso Cups with Saucers from Red Candy, £29.70, LSA Zanzi Espresso Cup & Saucer from Occa Home, £9.50. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Contemporary Chandeliers
by Lisa Hill on
May 06, 2012 |
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Light up your life with one of these stylish contemporary chandeliers. Chandeliers have been around for centuries, long providing a dazzling centrepiece to the grandest of rooms. Whilst many traditional drop-crystal chandeliers are available to buy to bring instant grandeur to your own home, this is no longer the only option. Furnish offers a large selection of contemporary chandeliers, combining stylish designs and modern technologies. If you are looking to make a major style statement, the 85 Bulb Chandelier from Dutch by Design is a striking piece with, you guessed it, 85 hanging bulbs. Or, if you prefer something with a bit more colour, the Tricia 6 Arm Chandelier from Decolight is available in either blue & green or red & orange. (Clockwise from top) 85 Bulb Chandelier from Dutch by Design, £3,000, Sompex Acrylic Silhouette Chandelier from Found Home Store, £375, innermost jewel chandelier from A White Room, £135, Tricia Blue & Green 6 Arm Chandelier from Decolight, £1,790.10, Halo Crystal Hoop Pendant Chandelier from Alexander and Pearl, £325, Amethyst Crystal Shallow Chandelier from Tigermoth Lighting, £1,883.08. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Coloured Vases
by Sarah Green on
April 30, 2012 |
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Give your room a pop of colour with these fabulous coloured vases. Make a bunch of flowers the centerpiece in any room with our pick of colourful and cool vases. The Turquoise Large Vase from Puji will give your room an Aztec vibe to a room will would complement deep green leaves and lilies perfectly. While the Karen Blixen Vase from 95% Danish is quirky and sophisticated and would look great on a side table filled with lavish flowers. (Clockwise from top) Karen Blixen Vase from 95% Danish, £29, Small Glass Vase in Yellow from The Contemporary Home, £6.99, Purple Clara Vase by Koziol from Gifts With Style, £11.95, Turquoise Large Vase from Puji, £65, Guzzini Red Vase from Gifts With Style, £29.95, Shape Vase from 95% Danish, £21. Shop the look...
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Shop the Trend: Signs
by Sarah Green on
April 29, 2012 |
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Give your home some vintage charm with our pick of decorative signs. Inject some character and some fun into your home with one of these fabulous signs. The Home Sweet Home Metal Door Sign from Fields of Blue would look pretty hung on the wall or simply over a door handle for a quaint finish. While the Lexington Summer Wooden Flag Sign from Occa Home adds some subtle American style. (Clockwise from top) Launderette Sign from Signs for Homes, £54.95, Home Sweet Home Metal Door Sign from Fields of Blue, £7.90, Quitting Chocolate – I Am No Quitter Sign from Fields of Blue, £9.95, Underground Replacement Blind Signs from Rockett St George, £148, Vintage Wash Sign Letters from Signs for Homes, £130, Lexington Summer Wooden Flag Sign from Occa Home, £12.Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Herb Pots
by Sarah Green on
April 26, 2012 |
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Get green fingered this spring with our pick of the best herb pots. With the dull and rainy weather evident, there’s no better time for some indoor gardening using the best herb pots to plant your produce. The Herdy Herb Pot from Heal’s looks cute on the worktop and makes planting herbs fun, even for little ones! While the Orla Kiely Herb Pot from Bloomsbury would look stylish inside or outside, filled with coriander or basil. (Clockwise from top) Large Herb Pot from Garden Trading, £9, Herdy Herb Pot from Heal’s, £23, 3 Herb Pots on a Tray from Garden Trading, £18, Orla Kiely Herb Pot from Bloomsbury, £27.95, Herb from Garden Beet, £28, Herb Pot Selfwatering Dark 13cm from 95% Danish, £38. Shop the look...
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Shop the Room: Urban Garden
by Sarah Green on
April 21, 2012 |
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Give your garden terrace a city make-over with our pick of urban garden accessories. Whether you’re hosting al-fresco drinks or sitting with a good book, these urban goodies are perfect for any garden. The Bubble Garden Chair Range from Heal’s makes a garden look ultra chic with its super modern design. While the Bamboo Urban Gnome from Vitamin is a fab new take on the traditional garden gnome. (Clockwise from top) Freestanding Garden Parasol from John Lewis, £149-£199, Kitchen Bun & Mini Bin from Garden Trading, £54, Bubble Garden Chair Range from Heal’s £225, Watering Can from Lifestyle Bazaar, £33.50, Weber One Touch Master Touch Charcoal Barbecue from John Lewis, £219, Bamboo Urban Gnome from Vitamin, £49.50. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Toilet Brush Holders
by Sarah Green on
April 19, 2012 |
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Make this unsavory toilet accessory a little more stylish with our pick of toilet brush holders. Possibly the most undesirable bathroom accessory, the toilet brush is certainly a product for function rather than décor. But that doesn’t mean it has been be a ‘bog’ standard brush! The Mezza Dark Oak Toilet Brush from Heal’s would look stylish and neat next to any toilet with a fabulous wood design. While the Seletti Bath & Co Toilet Brush from Rockett St George will compliment any chrome bathroom finishes with its urban touch. (Clockwise from top) Seletti Bath & Co Toilet Brush from Rockett St George, £21.99, Tall Toilet Brush from Habitat, £14, The Mezza Dark Oak Toilet Brush from Heal’s, £36.40, Ceramic Toilet Brush from Rockett St George, £24.99, Alessi Merdolino Toilet Brush from Heal’s, £31, Toq Free Standing Toilet Brush by Koziol from Pelican Pear, £27. Shop the look...
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Shop the Trend: Jubilee
by Sarah Green on
April 18, 2012 |
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Give your home a regal make-over with these Jubilee inspired accessories. With the Diamond Jubilee fast approaching, there’s no better time than to decorate your home with the best Royal goodies around. Decorate your walls with the iconic image of Queen Elizabeth II with an arty twist with this fabulous Queen Framed Button Art from Graham & Green. And celebrate with family and friends with a street party barbecue, wearing this perfectly designed Regal Jubilee Apron from Harrods. (Clockwise from top) Designers Guild Royal Collection Jubilee Crown Cushion from John Lewis, £75, Emma Bridgewater 60 Years a Queen Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel from John Lewis, £10, Regal Jubilee Apron from Harrods, £12.95, Tealight Holder – Aluminum Crown from Nordic House, £15.95, Crowning Glory Mug from Harrods, £14.95, Queen Framed Button Art from Graham & Green, £285. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Decanters
by Sarah Green on
April 16, 2012 |
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Give your dinner party a touch of class with one of these stylish decanters. Fine wine should be the main event of any stylish dinner party and what better way to show of the goods than with a classic decanter. The 2.4 Litre Wine Carafe Decanter by LSA from Pelican Pear makes sure there’s enough of the best red to go around while the Skull & Crossbones glass decanter from Rockett St George will give your dinner party a quirky edge and be a real talking point too. (Clockwise from top) Skull & Crossbones glass decanter from Rockett St George, £49, Versace Arabesque Red Wine Decanter – Amber from Occa Home, £535, LSA Ono Jug from Oliver Bonas £22.50, Carrs Wine Decanter from John Lewis, £150, 2.4 Litre Wine Carafe Decanter by LSA from Pelican Pear, £24, LSA Boris Decanter from Occa Home, £60. Shop the look...
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Shop the Trend: Stags
by Sarah Green on
April 15, 2012 |
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Give your room some animal magic with our pick of stag accessories. The stag trend has been around for a while and it would seem it’s here to stay so what better way to embrace it than with these fabulous stag pieces that will give any house a decedent feel. The Orwell and Goode Stanley the Stag Cushion from Rockett St George would complement a vintage and distressed leather sofa in need of a lift. While the Kenneth Turner Stag Wine Stopper from Sweetpea and Willow will keep any fine wine at its best as well as adding glamour to a dining table. (Clockwise from Top) Kenneth Turner Stag Wine Stopper from Sweetpea and Willow, £26, Anorak Kissing Stags Bedlinen Set from Heal’s, £45-£65, Stag Lamp from the French Bedroom Company, £150, Anorak Kissing Stags Coaster from Rose & Grey, £12.50, Kenneth Turner Stag Wine Stopper from Sweetpea and Willow, £16, Orwell and Goode – Stanley the Stag Cushion from Rockett St George, £47.50.Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Childrens' Rugs
by Sarah Green on
April 13, 2012 |
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Give your childs bedroom a playful finish with one of these rugs. Jazzing up a bedroom floor has never been easier, than investing in one of these fabulous and fun rugs for a childs room. The Transport Rug from Great Little Trading Company is not only a rug but also a super-road play mat for any young petrol head. And the Owl Rug by Selina from Bodie and Fou brightens up any youngsters’ room and makes a great focal point. (Clockwise from top) Designers Guild Woof Woof Rug Aqua from Heal’s, £195, Butterfly Rug – Large from Great Little Trading Company, £145, Designers Guild Flying High Blue Rug from Heal’s, £195, Owl Rug by Selina from Bodie and Fou, £150, Mexx Candy Flower Multi Rug from Heal’s, £325, Transport Rug from Great little Trading Company, £65. Shop the look...
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Shop the Room: Colourful Garden
by Sarah Green on
April 08, 2012 |
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Give your garden a bright and energetic vibe with our pick of colourful garden accessories. With summer coming, a gorgeous garden full of colour is sure to make those social garden parties and BBQ’s that bit more fun. The Penguin Deckchair from Bloomsbury is great for a pop of colour, as well as being a perfect gift for any literature lover. And the Fatboy Flowerpowersol from A White Room will keep your garden terrace looking cool on a hot day. (Clockwise from top) Shutter Blue Metal Seed Box Small from The Contemporary Home, £5.99, Fatboy Flowerpowersol from A White Room, £129, Penguin Deckchair from Bloomsbury, £99, Metal Spiral Bird Feeder by Rice from The Contemporary Home, £7.99, Rice Bag Planters from Garden Beet, £5.99, Garden Tool set from 95% Danish, £45.Shop the look...
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Colour Fix: Purple
by Sarah Green on
April 06, 2012 |
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Give your rooms a regal feel with these purple accessories. Purple has long been associated with Royalty, so in the year we celebrate the Diamond jubilee, what better excuse to incorporate it into your scheme. Whether you like deep purple, violet, lilac or mauve, Furnish has every shade. The Paparazzi Purple Velvet Crystal Buttoned Dining Chair from Alexander and Pearl is a perfect statement piece for adding a luxurious feel to a dining room while the Purple Dorothy Cushion from Heal’s will bring a flash of rich, deep purple and a glamourous finish to any sofa. (Clockwise from top) Paparazzi Purple Velvet Crystal Buttoned Dining Chair – Pair from Alexander and Pearl, £320, Mauve Scroll Photo Frame from Liberty, £17.50, Purple Dorothy Cushion from Heal’s, £65, Small Ridged Purple Vase from Graham & Green, £4.95, Anglepoise Lamp Type 75 Mini – Deep Purple from Bloomsbury, £85, Purple Salad Bowl with Servers from Gifts with Style, £34.95. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Watering Cans
by Sarah Green on
April 05, 2012 |
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Keep your plants looking pretty with one of these lovely watering cans. With any luck, the English weather is soon sure to be getting warmer, and with a hose pipe ban looking more than likely, what better time to invest in a watering can to help keep your plants looking their best. The Camilla Plastic Watering Can by Koziol from Pelican Pear is a watering can with a whole new modern and lightweight feel for when doing your gardening. Or maybe you’d prefer more of a statement and decorative can, such as the Country Living Watering Can from John Lewis; its pretty and traditional appearance would look great in any garden space. (Clockwise from top) The Camilla Plastic Watering Can by Koziol from Pelican Pear, £11.90, Decorative Watering Can – Blue Blossom from Garden Beet, £17.99, Watering Can from Lifestyle Bazaar, £33.50, Country Living Watering Can from John Lewis, £20, Eva Solo Watering Can Grey from Heal’s, £26, Rob Ryan Watering Can Wild and Wolf from Bloomsbury, £34.95. Shop the look...
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Colour Fix: Yellow
by Sarah Green on
April 01, 2012 |
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Bring some spring sunshine into your home with our pick of yellow furnishings. Give your home a touch of mellow yellow with these gorgeous accessories which are perfect for bringing spring inside. The Small Glass Vase in Yellow from The Contemporary Home is a great accessory for any room in the house and will look fab holding daffodils and contrasting tulips. While the Guzzini Yellow Bread Bin from Gifts With Style will bring a zing of bright, lemon yellow to your kitchen. (Clockwise from top) Small Glass Vase in Yellow from The Contemporary Home, £6.99, Yellow Round Sea Tray from Caroline Mcgrath, £29.95, Guzzini Yellow Bread Bin from Gifts With Style, £37.95, Ferm Living Bird Leaves Printed Silk Cushion Yellow from Heal’s, £84, Retro Yellow Armchair from Lover’s lounge, £399.99, Orla Kiely Small Salad Bowl from Graham & Green, £25. Shop the look...
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Quick Shop: Plant Pots
by Sarah Green on
March 31, 2012 |
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Get all green-fingered with our pick of fabulous Plant Pots. If you can’t spend all the time you want to outside, bring some nature indoors with one of these plant pots. The Vintaged Rose Plant Pots from Graham & Green gives classic and feminine feel to any room, and would look great sprouting pretty floral plants. While the Rustic Ceramic Bees Plant Pot from The Contemporary Home would suit any kitchen worktop and is great for growing herbs. (Clockwise from top) Plant Pot from Rockett St George, £6.50, Turquoise Plant Pots from Graham & Green, £35, Wild and Wolf Petal Plant Pot by Orla Kiely from Heal’s, £13-£23, Vintaged Rose Plant Pots from Graham & Green, £39.50, Rustic Ceramic Bees Plant Pot from The Contemporary Home, £12.99, Large Plant Pot from Habitat, £7. Shop the look...
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Shop the Room: Country Kitchen
by Sarah Green on
March 28, 2012 |
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Add some country style to your kitchen with these buys. Nothing makes you feel at home more than a cosy, country kitchen. These country-inspired accessories are sure to give your home some rustic character. The Country Style Wooden Shelf Unit from Primrose & Plum instantly injects a relaxed and old English feel to any kitchen, as well as being great for storing cookery books and paraphernalia. (Clockwise from top) Prestige 54314 Traditional Kettle from John Lewis, £69.95, Small Floral Milk Jug from The Contemporary Home, £4.99, Shabby Chic Botanical Wall Clock from Fields of Blue, £69, Vintage Style Cream Cake Tin from Fields of Blue, £18.95, Pink and White Check Tea Towel by Fog Linen Work from Summerill & Bishop, £14.50, Country Style Wooden Shelf Unit from Primrose & Plum, £350. Shop the look...
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Colour Fix – Bright Pink
by Sarah Green on
March 27, 2012 |
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Brighten up your home and add a feminine touch with our pick of bright pink goodies. If you’re creative with colour and love statement furniture, one of these pink furnishings will be perfect for you! The Chelsea Pink Velvet Chair from The French Bedroom Company makes a bold and brilliant statement piece for any room in the house. Or if you want to go all out girly, the Bourbon Commode Cerise Pink from Made.com will give your bedroom the ‘wow’ factor. (Clockwise from top) Pantone Tin Pink from Bloomsbury, £14.95, Bright Hot Pink Turned Wood Table Lamp from Heal’s, £180, Petit Pink Chandelier from The French Bedroom Company, £95, Bourbon Commode Cerise Pink from Made.com, £199, Chelsea Pink Velvet Chair from The French Bedroom Company, £375, Butterfly Clock Fuchsia from Red Candy, £121.50.Shop the look...
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