In June 1919, the very first issue of Homes & Gardens magazine was published. Priced at just one shilling, it promised to help make homes ‘as comfortable, tasteful and convenient as means will allow.’ 100 years later and the magazine (and newly launched website) is still doing just that. We’re proud to say we’ve been […]
The Japanese Aesthetic: What makes it so special?
The Heal’s Modern Craft Market is back and this year our focus is on the exquisite crafts from the ancient Japanese city of Gifu. Delicate and expertly-made crafts have been synonymous with Japan for centuries, and today there is still the same emphasis on intricacy, legacy and tradition. Our celebration of Japanese crafts aims to […]
Introducing The Heal’s Apartment, our new immersive space
One of the biggest challenges when updating a home is visualising how new furniture will look in your space. That’s why we’ve transformed an area in our Tottenham Court Road store into our own Heal’s apartment, furnished head to toe with designs from our bestselling Brunel collection. The immersive space is now open for you to […]
The Heal’s Trend Report 2019: Lighting
Lighting is one of the most important aspects to get right when furnishing your home. It dictates the atmosphere and feel of your space, as well as proving beautiful designs to complement your existing furniture. There are some types of lighting that won’t ever go out of style (classic glass pendants or functional table lamps, […]
What do we look for in home design when buying a house?
When it comes to redecorating your house, it can be a struggle to maintain a balance between on style trends and timeless classics. This can be even more important if you are looking to sell your house in the near future. With the general uncertainty in the housing market showing no signs of disappearing, any […]
International Women’s Day: Female Designers at Heal’s
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the talented female designers that have shaped and influenced the Heal’s collection. We’ve always been passionate about championing women in design; our Spaces campaign in September last year brought together some of London’s most pioneering women to celebrate the creative spaces in which they work, and we recently awarded Eleanor […]
Behind the Collection: Heal’s SS19
Our new collection for Spring/Summer 2019 has arrived at Heal’s. This season we’ve been inspired by the simplicity of Japanese design as well as colourful, characterful pieces that encourage you to explore your creative side. Having visited the major design shows across Europe, our buyers developed two collections based on the key colours and trends […]
Designs That Stick: Meet the Artists
As part of our latest campaign, Designs That Stick, we invited three artists to take over an area of our Tottenham Court Road store. The brief was simple – design a space that features Japanese Washi Tape from Haru. What resulted were three very different installations which were true to each artists’ unique design style. […]
Behind The Scenes: Designs That Stick
On a rather grey day in January, we headed to a light and bright studio in the heart of Dalston to shoot our latest campaign – Designs That Stick. We’re showcasing some of Heal’s most iconic pieces that have stood the test of time, both in terms of style and longevity. We teamed up with […]
Remembering Florence Knoll Bassett
Florence Knoll Bassett, design pioneer and the ‘guiding light’ of Knoll, sadly passed away on January 25th 2019 at the age of 101. Her designs for Knoll have been a key part of the Heal’s offering for many years and her influence on the brand’s direction is undeniable. In our latest blog we take […]
Bring Back the Dining Table
What does dinnertime look like in your house? Do you all sit around the table and chat about your day, or are you all on the sofa, plates perched on your laps, as you eat? If the second scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. More of us are living busier lives, largely thanks to smartphones […]
The Heal’s Trend Report 2019: Materials
Materials are the building blocks of design, forming our most loved and most iconic pieces of furniture. A large part of what makes a design popular is the materials that it is made of. While many materials have lasting appeal, there are recognisable trends to what we choose to use in our homes. For example, […]