Summer is here and with it long, languid evenings spent outside. Whatever your outdoor space, from country garden to city balcony, lighting can make all the difference, not just in how it looks, but how it feels. Think atmospheric festoon lighting wrapped around trees, draped over fences or winding through pergolas. Statement pendants casting a […]
Top 5 small garden ideas
From sunning yourself to hosting friends, your outdoor space sets the scene for all kinds of activities throughout the summer, but what to do if you don’t have a large garden? With a few clever tips and tricks, you can turn even the smallest space into the biggest opportunity, making it feel bigger and work […]
Personalise your furniture at Heal’s
Now, more than ever, we’re looking for personalisation in every aspect of lives, whether it’s in fashion, events or travel, and the same is true of our furniture. After all, the most discerning dressers have long demanded tailoring for the clothes they put on their backs from Savile Row and elsewhere, so why should interiors […]
3 ways to master the art of mixing old and new design
More often than not, your style isn’t simply modern or traditional, but a melange of the two. Which is good news, as a fusion of contemporary and classic décor is effective in creating an eclectic home that feels lived-in and is full of interest, not to mention being bang on trend. What’s more, most of […]
How to create a holiday from the comfort of home
Hazy, lazy days. Long, languid evenings. Summer is here and with it the spirit of holiday. But if you’re not jetting off for a while – or, indeed, at all – then worry not: we’ve got everything you need to recreate a stylish, sun-soaked break from the comfort of home. Think rustic Mediterranean tablescapes. Glamorous […]
6 wonderful gift ideas for wedding season
Summer is here and that means wedding season is well and truly upon us. But what do you buy design-conscious couples to celebrate? Pots and pans? Toasters and kettles? We think not. Here, we round-up only the most gorgeous of gifts to bestow upon discerning family and friends, from awe-inspiring art to covetable tableware and […]
How to style a picnicscape
You’ve heard of tablescaping, followed by mantelscaping and even trayscaping, but what about picnicscaping? Just in time for summer, we’re now looking for ways to style up our picnics with online searches for inspiration growing, providing the perfect way to entertain outdoors this season. Our buying director, Sabina Miller, says: “Now that long summer evenings […]
Interior Planning Service: create an energising – and motivating – home office for a creative young couple
As the self-confessed ‘creative director’ of their Victorian terrace in south-east London, writer Robyn Donaldson (@around.robyn) has filled her home with plenty of character and personality, all designed to be a conversation-starter for visiting friends and family. So, how did the “creative control freak” – her words, not ours – find partnering with our Interior […]
The makings of a modern home
While the King’s Coronation may have been and gone, the historic event provided a timely reason for Heal’s to look back on the way the modern home has evolved over the years, and examine the specific influences that have caused it to change so significantly. To help, we commissioned an exclusive piece of consumer research […]
5 new brands at Heal’s to shop right now
Heal’s is home to some of the world’s most illustrious furniture brands, and has been since 1810. From additions such as Zanotta and Carpe Diem Beds to favourites like Knoll and Ligne Roset, we pride ourselves on a curation of the very best designers – alongside Heal’s creations – while our newly-extended flagship store on Tottenham Court Road now means there’s even […]
Take a tour of our newly extended flagship store on Tottenham Court Road
For more than 200 years, Heal’s on Tottenham Court Road has been home to exquisite design – the jewel in the crown of London’s iconic furniture street. Now, after much anticipation, we’ve extended our flagship store to bring you even more of everything you’ve come to know and love of Heal’s across furniture, lighting, accessories, […]
How to host a summer party
Here comes the sun, at last, and with it a chance to throw open the doors to entertain friends and family this summer. From outdoor dining mid-week to Friday-night drinks, a host of social occasions await this season, but you’ll need the right furniture and accessories to make your al fresco fit for purpose and […]