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Amazing ‘futuristic’ kitchen appliances of tomorrow from John Lewis
The greatest inventions come from the simplest of ideas. No truer is this statement than when applied to home appliances. All over the world there are scores of inventors trying to solve the daily problems of modern living with high tech gadgets that they hope will become a necessity for everyday life. In a quest... Read more...
Marvel at these home appliance designs of the future
Everyday, all over the world, there are inventors dreaming up new contraptions in the hope that their light-bulb moment will fill a gap in the market and become a can’t-live-without product. Just a few years ago mydeco’s 3D room planner tool was just the figure of someones imagination, but has now progressed into a vital... Read more...
Stay warm this winter: Grab a hottie!
In the dead of winter, there is no better (or cheaper!) way to stay warm than with the aid of what must be one of humankind’s most obvious but marvelous inventions: The hot water bottle. We can get as fancy as we want with bedding or the latest technology in heating, but nothing is as... Read more...
Exclusive interview with Celia Birtwell: Fashion or furnishings?
Designing fashion and soft furnishings… same beef or a different story? ‘The difference between designing for the home and for fashion is enormous,’ veteran textile designer (in fashion and interiors) Celia Birtwell told me last week. ’Fashion moves so fast and is so demanding that there is little time to rest and take stock. ’Home’ has longevity.’... Read more...
Buyers guide to caring for your garden furniture
Want to make sure your garden furniture stays in great condition? John Lewis give us their expert advice on caring for your outdoor furniture all year round... Read more...
How to create the perfect workspace
Computers and related paraphernalia now form an integral place in our homes. When planning your home office there are a few basics to bear in mind. Read more...
Plan your new kitchen and add value to your home
Plan your new kitchen and add value to your home Read more...
Buyer’s guide to summer garden furniture
Relax in your garden with a summery John Lewis daybed © John Lewis Summer is here! But is your garden ready to be lived in? We talked to John Lewis for expert advice on creating the perfect summer garden. Their favourite summer trends, garden furniture and top tips will help you enjoy the long summer... Read more...
Brighten your home on a budget
Give your home a makeover and a refreshed look, without having to totally redecorate or spend a fortune Read more...
The big election debate: red, blue, or yellow?
Anyone noticed how one very tired and two quite slimy mugs have been dominating the headlines recently? No, we’re not talking ceramics but the three main party political leaders of course. Seeing as election fever has been bombarding our lives for what seems like years, we thought we’d use our imagination and think of a... Read more...
mydeco reviews ten Spring/Summer 2010 collections
Love a trend? So do we. It’s been mayhem in the mydeco office this week as the new Spring/Summer 2010 collections are released. As fashion house Jigsaw partners with House of Fraser and OKA goes lacquer mad, it’s an exciting season – see my top ten collections hitting the market this month: 1. Dwell S/S... Read more...
Leather sofas: love it or loathe it?
Image credit: John Lewis According to The Times, more and more people are plumping for leather sofas as they become the hottest thing in interior design. Apparently leather is becoming as commonplace on the high street as it is in high-end bachelor pads. The paper claims that leather is the material of choice for both... Read more...
