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Lizzie and Tim from Fromental
  • February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
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Celebrating Fromental’s 20th anniversary

I caught up with Fromental’s founders, Lizzie Deshayes and Tim Butcher, to discuss the timeless quality of Chinoiserie, plans for the year ahead and Demi Moore wearing one of their designs

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Dominic Schuster
  • November 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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In conversation with: Dominic Schuster

Dominic Schuster, the antique mirror and glass specialist, explains his fascination with mirrors and the meticulous processes involved in replicating natural degradation

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Textile designer Molly Mahon
  • October 24, 2024October 24, 2024
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In conversation with : Molly Mahon

Textile designer Molly Mahon talks about the hypnotic joy of block printing, the importance of artisanal craft and her latest product launch

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Peggy Angus circles and squares wallpaper from Blithfield
  • October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
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Designer profile: Peggy Angus

Designer, teacher, painter, Peggy Angus was a visionary whose designs for tiles and wallpaper contributed to the aesthetic of post-war Britain

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Sally Conran interior designer
  • May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
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In conversation with : Sally Conran

Interior designer Sally Conran shares her thoughts on residential versus commercial design and why she enjoys being a dragon

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Patience & Gough
  • March 6, 2024March 6, 2024
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In conversation with: Patience & Gough

Patience & Gough create unique, eye catching pieces by upcycling antique furniture and next week they will be launching their own collection. I spoke to Oliver Gough to find out more

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Emma Louise Payne in her studio
  • January 10, 2024July 29, 2024
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In conversation with : Emma Louise Payne

Ceramicist Emma Louise Payne explains the appeal of working with clay, the challenges of bespoke projects and shares the unusual plans she has for her mother

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Veneer wallcovering from Fameed Khalique
  • November 28, 2023November 30, 2023
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In conversation with: Fameed Khalique

From lavish semi-precious stones to subtle applique leather, the Fameed Khalique showroom is a treasure trove of decorative materials

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Restaurant designed by Atelier Wren
  • August 15, 2023August 15, 2023
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In conversation with: Atelier Wren

Jake Raslan and Lorenzo Buscaroli, of interior design practice Atelier Wren, share insights into their latest hospitality project and discuss their plans for the future

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Ikan from Christian Fischbacher
  • May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Behind the collection: 100 patterns in 100 days

During lockdown, artist Rebecca Duckett-Wilkinson set herself the target of painting one pattern a day for 100 days. A selection of her life-affirming prints are now available from Christain Fischbacher

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Hello I'm Elspeth, a journalist with over 25 years' experience writing about interiors. The Insider is aimed at interior design professionals - I will be sharing product and event news plus insights from industry experts.

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