Situated in a set of 18th-century almshouses in buzzy Hoxton, the Geffrye Museum explores the home from 1600 to the present day. Perfect for those that are prone to nostalgia, the Geffrye offers visitors the unique experience of stepping back in time to the middle-class living rooms of the past. Starting from 1600, it’s an […]
Scandi Style for Every Room
Scandi style is characterised by simplicity, clean lines, functionality and natural light. It looks to white and timber for inspiration and uses texture and textiles to create warmth and cosiness. As a culture, Scandinavians embrace the notion of ‘hygge’, which can be loosely translated into English as the sensation of being comfortable and feeling […]
Embrace Mid-Century Modern Style
Known for its uncomplicated, clean aesthetic mid-century modern style still looks as fresh today as it did 50 years ago. Organic shapes, tapered legs, and natural materials combine to create designs that are both stylish and comfortable. Dating back to the period between the mid-1930s and the mid-1960s, mid-century modern style emerged as a […]
First look: SS18 Press Preview
On a rather chilly day in mid-November, we welcomed bloggers, journalists, and interior designers to take a first look at our new Spring/Summer 2018 collection. – Spread throughout the Heal’s flagship store on Tottenham Court Road we encouraged our guests to explore Heal’s hidden spaces, drawing attention to some of the spots within the […]
Modigliani and The Mansard Gallery
A new and exciting exhibition has come to London. The Tate Modern is staging the largest UK retrospective of Amedeo Modigliani’s work – one hundred portraits, including some of his best, painted over the 14 years that Modigliani lived in Paris. Known for his pictorial style and elongated forms, it comes as a surprise […]
Tis the season to celebrate: Christmas Table Setting ideas
With Christmas party season in full swing, the competition for best-dressed dinner table is on. We’ve put together three Christmas table settings to help you gather ideas and inspiration for this year’s festive feast. Modern Greenery Our first look focuses on a traditional Christmas colour – green – but with a modern update. We chose a mixture […]
Bring Scandinavian Style To Your Home
There’s beauty in simplicity, and Scandinavian interior design proves it. Simple, authentic, functional and timeless: it’s clear to see why Nordic style has spread from countries such as Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark to the rest of the world. – In recent years the term ‘Scandi’ has gained much attention and approval in the […]
Heal’s Festival of Light 2017
The Heal’s Festival of Light is back for its second year, with more of the world’s finest designer lighting brands on display at our Tottenham Court Road store. This year we welcome pieces from Lasvit, Ferm, Northern Lighting and New Works who have all designed stunning installations that spread across the ground floor of our […]
Heal’s and The Apprentice
The Apprentice is back on our screens with new contestants, new tasks, and Lord Sugar’s famous one-liners. A self-professed ‘bitey bulldog’, a ‘stingy scorpion’ and ‘fine-tuned money-making machine’ are all part of this year’s wannabe tycoons who promise to make this season as watchable as ever. The Apprentice came to Heal’s earlier this year and […]
The five best sofas for a small home
Finding the perfect sofa for your home is hard enough without the additional constraint of space. If your home is on the small side, there are few sofa features that you can look out for that will help maximise the space. Below we round up five of the best sofas for a small home. – Brunel […]
Tips to create a cosy home this winter
With the nights drawing in and the weather on the turn, we begin to spend more time sheltering in the comfort and warmth of our homes. If your space isn’t as inviting as it could be there are small changes you can do that make all the difference. Our advice in a nutshell? Add plenty […]
The Heal’s London Design Festival 2017 Roundup
It’s been a busy week at the Heal’s Tottenham Court Road store. In case you missed it, here are some of our highlights from London Design Festival 2017. – LDF installation For this year’s London Design Festival we knew we wanted to do something special. We decided to team up with architecture and interior design firm, […]