Sir Terence Conran
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About Sir Terence Conran
Terence Conran is one of the world’s best-known designers, restaurateurs and retailers. He founded the Habitat chain of stores that brought good design within reach of the general population. In the 1990s, Terence built another impressive group of companies involved in restaurants, retailing, architecture and design. Terence has written over 30 books that have sold over 25 million copies worldwide
Sir Terence Conran's tips
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How to make a house to home
Posted 10th January in category General DesignFill a room with things you love, this is what makes a house your home. If you want to be truly comfortable then your home must ...more
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Space - and how to make the most of it.
Posted 10th January in category Space PlanningSpace - and how to make the most of it - is so important that I wrote a book called How to Live in Small Spaces. ...more
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Decorating with collections
Posted 10th January in category Furniture & AccessoriesI prefer predominantly white walls in my home which provide a perfect background to my collections of furniture, art, glass and ceramics.more
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Light and lighting
Posted 10th January in category Colour & LightingPay attention to the quality of the lighting. Study the natural light, where it falls and how it can be manipulated. Look at the quality of ...more
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Buying Guide
Posted 10th January in category Furniture & AccessoriesGood design must be functional just as much as it is beautiful. If a piece of furniture is uncomfortable, it always will be, no matter how ...more
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Getting started.
Posted 10th January in category Colour & LightingDon’t try to do everything at once though. Live with your home, understand it and gradually colour, light and furnish it as you find out how ...more
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Getting started.
Posted 10th January in category Plumbing & ElectricalGet the structure of a room to the best level your budget will allow. The flooring, the ceiling, the plumbing, the wiring – it is worth ...more
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What are the golden rules regarding decoration and home equipment?
Posted 10th January in category Furniture & AccessoriesDon’t be afraid of putting modern objects in traditional environments, or vice versa. It creates a wonderfully fresh atmosphere. The Conran Shop has always been eclectic ...more
