From Little Greene’s new wallpaper to Michelle Obama’s favourite textile designer, this is your guide to stylish, on-trend interior decoration for west London homes this January
Set up by practicing architect, Tom Housden in 2011, Hand and Eye Studio has been gradually growing its range of elegantly simple lighting, designed by both Tom and his collaborators. The studio has now launched its first piece of furniture, the Butty modular shelving unit. Made to order by master craftsmen in the UK, Butty has solid oak posts and beech plywood shelves, and is available in a variety of configurations to suit your space, from £420-2000.
Hand and Eye Studio, 020 8522 0587, handandeyestudio.co.uk
To mark the 60th anniversary of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Series 7 chair, manufacturer Republic of Fritz Hansen has introduced two beautiful limited edition finishes, only available in 2015. Designed to contrast with each other, the masculine dark blue lacquer with burnished legs and the feminine pale pink lacquer with 24-ct gold plated legs make a dramatic combo placed side by side, yet each is striking enough to hold its own as a stand alone piece or teamed with other models in the same shade.
From £534 each, Republic of Fritz Hansen, 020 7637 5534; fritzhansen.com
Little Greene has turned to the archives at English Heritage and Whitworth Art Museum for its latest wallpaper collection, ‘Painted Papers’. The ten striped designs in the range have been reworked from historic patterns and combine Regency and Victorian elegance with current aesthetics. Many of the heritage colourways have been retained, creating a series that celebrates the original pairing of wallpaper and paint, from £49 per roll.
Little Greene, 020 7935 8844, littlegreene.com
With her luxurious fabrics transformed into fashion designs sported by Michelle Obama and singer Kelis, textile designer Banke Kuku is widely celebrated for her beautiful explosions of colour and pattern, the result of a fusion of African and Western cultural influences. Equally striking is her range of homewares, which includes these wonderful Delta cushions. Taking her cue from the tropical rainforest of the Niger Delta, and her Nigerian roots, Banke has created a vibrant print in a range of shades, guaranteed to bring an injection of sunshine to your sofa, from £69.
Now available at Wolf and Badger, 020 7229 4848; wolfandbadger.com
The Udine wall lamp with its retro style and contrasting black and white palette, manages to look both simple and striking. Named after an old Venetian province, once one of the most important sites in the European ceramics industry, it is made from porcelain and enameled brass in a traditional workshop in Rivignano, Italy, and would make a fabulous addition to a kitchen or dining area, £130.
SCP, 020 7739 1869, scp.co.uk
Words by Jacky Parker
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