Distilling over a century of iconic design into just one hundred pieces is no small order. Yet, that is exactly what Magnus Englund, Founding Director of Skandium and Director of the Isokon Gallery Trust, has managed for our Heal’s 100 exhibition. A celebration of great design that has helped shape our time, the Heal’s […]
Capital craft: 10 top workshops in London
If you’re anything like us, simply admiring a finely crafted piece is not enough. Not only do we want to know how it’s made but we are always willing to roll up our sleeves and try our hand at making it for ourselves. So as our Made in London season draws to a close, it […]
Hot off the press: April 2017
In his magnum opus The Waste Land, modernist writer T.S. Eliot famously claimed that ‘April is the cruellest month’. While, usually, we are not ones to question a literary giant, we couldn’t disagree more. After all, with the arrival of April comes Easter eggs, a string of bank holidays and the latest designs fresh from the […]
Made in London: Goldfinger Factory
Bringing the Midas touch to unwanted furniture, Goldfinger Factory is an innovative social enterprise that provides a platform for designers, makers and education on all things craft. For our Heal’s Modern Craft Market: Made in London, they bring their award-winning West London workshop to our flagship store with a host of beautifully crafted and unique […]
Made in London: Soapsmith
We at Heal’s believe that the sweet smell of success starts at home, so it’s no surprise that we have fallen for the beautiful scents of Soapsmith. A must-have for an elegant bathroom, we are delighted to feature the London based business as part of our Heal’s Modern Craft Market: Made in London and even more so to sit down with founder Samantha Jameson […]
Mellow yellow: sunny shades for every space
Yellow is the shade of sunshine, the hue of happiness and the tone of optimism that will instantly brighten your home. From lemon to mustard, amber to gold, the variety of finishes on offer means that even the most minimal of spaces has no excuse not to incorporate some citrus shades into its scheme. So […]
Made in London: Caitlin Hinshelwood
Much like her prints, Caitlin Hinshelwood’s approach to her craft is a multi-layered process that reveals ever greater levels of detail and complexity the closer you get to it. Oh, and did we mention that her playful screen printed textiles provide the perfect accessory for both your wardrobe and interior design? Part of Heal’s Modern […]
Modern pastels to soften your living room
Modern pastels bring that injection of colour a space needs without being too overwhelming. In fact, quite the opposite, these light but mighty tones are a soothing remedy for stressful commutes and rainy days. Because let’s face it, the English summer is hardly renowned for being nothing but blue skies so why not let your […]
Made in London: Rachael South
Weaving her magic in her Dalston studio, Rachael South has gained a reputation for her contemporary approach to restoring neglected pieces of furniture. She was, therefore, a natural fit for the Heal’s Modern Craft Market: Made in London, where she will be demonstrating the art of woven chair making as well as holding a series […]
Leading lights from the Salone Del Mobile Milano 2017
When one thinks of Milan, one is thinking about the latest looks and hottest trends. For this northern powerhouse is the driving heart of the Italian, if not European, design and fashion scenes with many of the world’s most coveted designers either located in the city or linked to the skilled makers and manufacturers of […]
Win tickets to the National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
As the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time kicks off its UK and Ireland tour, we’re giving away two tickets to one of the final shows in London’s West End, before it closes 3rd June 2017. Enter now Winner of five Tony Awards and seven Olivier awards including Best Play, Simon […]
In the studio: Beatrice Larkin
After graduating with an MA from the Royal College of Art in 2013, Beatrice Larkin established her label with the desire to create design-led textiles for the home. Working from her London studio, she uses a web of highly skilled mills and finishers in the UK to weave fabrics made from the softest merino and […]