Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. It is, therefore, no surprise that it is also home to one of the UK’s leading independent design festivals. Now in its ninth year, Clerkenwell Design Week has firmly established itself an event not to be missed […]
How to Choose Investment Furniture Pieces
Furnishing your first apartment, new home or redesigned space is an exciting time. With so much choice, it’s tempting to go out and splurge on an array of furniture and home accessories at your nearest chain store. But before you exhaust your budget, consider the following key factors for every piece you want to buy: […]
Heal’s 200: Dodie Smith & the Heal’s Cat
Whilst Heal’s has a long history of famous connections – including the Bloomsbury Group as well as Modigliani – there’s one celebrated name that actually spent time at Heal’s as an employee. Dodie Smith, author of the classic I Capture the Castle and The Hundred and One Dalmatians, spent nearly 10 years working at our […]
Heal’s 200: At the Sign of the Four Poster
As part of Heal’s 200, we have has replaced the old ‘sign of the four poster’ with a faithful reproduction. Once considered a modern logo, the emblem now acts as a symbol of our heritage and reminds us how much tastes and styles have changed over the last two hundred years. The new sign now hangs […]
Heal’s 200: Two Centuries of Heal’s on Tottenham Court Road
We’re celebrating Heal’s 200 by sharing the stories from our history. We’re starting with the tale of our flagship store, an iconic building that is recognised the world over. However, what is lesser known is that Heal’s has been a feature of the Tottenham Court Road landscape for a staggering 200 years. Here’s the story […]
Wabi-sabi: Embracing Imperfection in Interior Design
Wabi-sabi. It’s a concept, an aesthetic, and a way of life. As a phrase, it cannot be easily translated from Japanese into English. But, even if you haven’t heard of it, its presence in homes – from homemade ceramics and organic linens to rustic, earthy colours – is undeniable. Wabi-sabi is the Japanese art of […]
The Japandi Design Trend
There’s a new interior design trend in town – introducing ‘Japandi’: a hybrid of traditional Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian decor. Also known as ‘japanordic’, this fresh style has been deemed the biggest new design movement for 2018. Combining the modern-rustic appeal of Scandi style with the traditional sophistication that’s associated with Japanese design, it’s no […]
Scandinavian Design Differences: From Norway To Sweden To Denmark
Scandinavian design is the beloved style embraced in numerous homes around the world. Known for its simplicity, functionality and beauty, Scandinavian style originates from Scandinavia which, in this instance, refers to the countries of Northern Europe: Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Scandinavian design is often referred to as democratic design as it adopts the notion of being made […]
International Women’s Day: Female Designers at Heal’s
This year marks the centenary of women’s suffrage, and ahead of International Women’s Day on Thursday 8th March, we’re celebrating our talented female designers. – Anna Jacobs British artist, Anna Jacobs, launched her first collection in 2015 expressing signature painterly style through carefully selected materials and a bold colour palette. Collections such as Afternoon Dreaming take inspiration […]
Luxury Garden Furniture Ideas
Although the British climate can be unpredictable, we like to spend a surprising amount of time eating, socialising and relaxing in the garden. Dining alfresco is about gathering family, entertaining friends and escaping from your typical daily routine. With the launch of our new garden furniture range, moving the party outside certainly doesn’t mean that […]
Behind the Design: Katy Welsh
As part of our new Spring/Summer 2018 collection, we embarked on a new collaboration with artist, Katy Welsh. Katy has designed a set of three cushions – Pane, Pillar, and Plinth – that were inspired by the hidden details found at our flagship store. We thought it was fitting to invite her to Tottenham Court Road […]
Five Vitra Furniture Classics
Vitra is a Swiss furniture brand established by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in 1957, with the licensed production of furniture from renowned brands such as Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi. Known for its commitment to forming lasting relationships with talented designers, the company is famed for enhancing living, office […]
