Ash wood has a proud history. Woodworkers know the close-grained wood of the ash tree for being tough and elastic. It was these qualities that made it the read more…

The history of Teak Wood is rich. In the middle ages, teak wood was sought out by shipbuilders because the wood was impervious to water. It also withstood read more…

Woodworkers prize oak wood. It’s popular for all manner of projects from furniture through flooring to cabinetry. This is because it’s so durable and workable with stunning natural read more…

The history of Walnut wood is rich. The advent of furniture made from this timber came about in the Middle Ages. New technologies of the time made it read more…

When a design, like the CH24 Wishbone Chair, proves it can endure and stand the test of time it becomes a classic. To do this the design has read more…

Bathroom lighting is very important. The bathroom is where we all prepare for each day and where we check that we look good and healthy. The bathroom lighting read more…

Sofa beds have a strong but silent role to play in our lives. They used to have a reputation for being utilitarian. Too many sat, almost hidden away, read more…

Designing and building a perfect classic living room is one of the hardest things. The living room is where you will want to put in extra effort to read more…

The Carl Hansen firm is a master furniture maker. The man opened his first workshop in Odense, Denmark, on October 28, 1908. But the company’s designs are as read more…

When you seek the ideal barstools or counter stools, do not expect it to be a simple choice. Many factors need consideration. These include the stool’s height, its read more…

Skagerak furniture is where tradition and contemporary Danish design meet. And when the sun comes out, thoughts turn to the great Danish summer involving the garden, barbecues, swimming read more…

This is about how to spot a fake/replica CH24 Wishbone Chair. If a picture paints a thousand words then a chair must be able to recount myriad stories. read more…

The Egg Chair is stunning, sculptural, offers exceptional comfort and has personality. And, as a result, it has achieved the status of a timeless classic. This, in turn, read more…

Modern pendant lights are popular fittings. They look stunning suspended from the ceiling. Not only do they have a luxurious look but they also possess a unique style. read more…

The full name of Hans Wegner is Hans Jørgensen Wegner. He was a world-famous Danish furniture designer, born in 1914. By the time he died 93 years later, read more…

It could be said that rooms without appealing modern designer furniture are no better than bodies without souls. From living room to bedroom, each room in a home read more…

A home office is becoming increasingly important. The western world’s economy has been shifting more and more into the service sector for years. Full-time employees are becoming less read more…

The Wishbone Chair or CH24 was the very first chair Hans J. Wegner designed for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949. It has been in continuous production since read more…

When it comes to the best contemporary dining tables, the dining table is where the family gathers. It is the focal point of most modern homes. This is read more…

Olson + Baker attended this year’s stunning Stockholm Design Week. The event has become the most important week for Scandinavian Design each year. It is a meeting point read more…

People need to think about whether contemporary furniture is worth the investment. If you are like most people you will have seen sofas whose price tags have caused read more…

Adopting a clean style is a simple way of making your home look and feel fresh and modern. This is especially the case when you consider buying contemporary read more…

Buying a new sofa, particularly online, can seem like a chore. But it can be easier than you think… Anyone who has bought something this important will know read more…

The Olson and Baker team set sail to Salone del Mobile 2019, Milan, one of the design world’s most anticipated design and furniture exhibitions. This year showcased a read more…

Whether you’re wanting to give your home a new lease of life or have a particularly tricky interior design client with a smaller budget our top tips for read more…

Pantone just unveiled shade of the Year 2019. The choice is subtle surprising and yet we find ourselves strangely invited by it. The colour is Pantone 16-1546 Living read more…

All too often we scroll through pages and pages of beautiful Pinterest interiors! The platform has a wealth of inspiration for all design styles. So, in this series read more…

We’re all guilty of it and quite often we’re all far too busy to think about where the pencils and loose pieces of paper should go at the read more…

At Pfeiffer Design, we create inspirational places in which to live and work. We are a small, professional interior design studio in South East England, working under the read more…

New to 2019, we have launched a rich, opulent and luxurious collection of bedroom furniture. We have brought together a delicate blend of high-quality materials and classic, contemporary read more…

As we all say goodbye to Christmas for another year, we are left with an empty bank, an ever increasing waistline, dull and cold weather and a challenging read more…

Whether you’re buying a new home or you are redecorating a single room, we have some excellent interior design hacks and tips to allow you to tackle a read more…

Happy #2018 from the Olson and Baker team!

We hope everyone has had an amazing year, and celebrates tonight in style! #NewYearsEve

Sustainability, design and premium quality are all part of the same solution. Therefore Fritz Hansen has developed a combined Quality, Environment and CSR policy. We will continuously strive read more…

A big thank you from the Olson and Baker team for all your support this year, to show our appreciation we’re offering a 5% discount on your first read more…

Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.’ – Dr. Seuss Merry Christmas one and all! #MerryChristmas

We hope you’re ready for some festive fun tomorrow! its time to put your feet up and take a well deserved break for the next few days! read more…

“Global phenomena such as climate change and resource scarcity are increasingly reshaping our environment, impacting both the natural environment and the communities where we operate. We believe that read more…

#HappyFirstDayOfWinter comment below to be in with a chance of winning an Iittala Teema Starter Set worth over £100! The versatile Teema collection provides endless combinations that are read more…

Skagerak is a family-owned design company from Denmark established in 1976. In its transformation to a global modern design brand, Skagerak’s passion for quality materials and state-of-the-art craftsmanship read more…

It’s time to think outside the box. There isn’t a strict rule book when it comes to creating a successful Bohemian interior – It should be random, busy read more…

We’re offering free delivery today to get your last minute gifts across in time. It’s not in stock? Don’t worry, we’ll pop it on back order and of read more…

With Christmas just around the corner we want to see your best (or should we say worst) Christmas jumpers! Post a your picture below to be in for read more…

“Know how to produce by respecting the nature of tomorrow.” In Desalto, the concept of quality declines in ethical values ​​such as beauty, harmony and eco-sustainability. An eco-sustainable read more…

The duo responsible for the Wick Chair are designers with roots in the province of Småland where so much of the skills and expertise of the Swedish furniture read more…

Nanni Holén studied at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm. After graduation in 2004, she established herself as a freelance designer.

Post Modern Classicism, 1980 to 1990 follows the typical traits that make up Renaissance Classicism, a form of art that removed extraneous detail and showed the world as read more…

Magnus has been collaborating with Design House Stockholm since the very beginning. His early successes is the Shell candle holder and the Focus vase, which achieved the Excellent read more…

The Post Impressionism art period of France, 1880 to 1900 was really a collective term to describe a number of artists who were directly influenced by Impressionism, however read more…