House of Quinn create small-batch collections of quilts, textiles and unique objects for the home. The design practice was founded in 2016 by Julius Arthur, who grounds his process in simplicity and exploration to create abstract views of the places and things around us. Whether created by stitching, painting or printing, the items House of Quinn produces are anchored by their sense of function, becoming simple luxuries for the everyday. Julius Arthur is the author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand (Hardie Grant, 2021).

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With over 30 years of experience sourcing and selling antiques, Goldsmiths alumnus Christopher Howe went on to launch his own handmade furniture and lighting brand, Made by HOWE, which coincided with the opening of his second showroom on London’s Pimlico Road in 1995. With creations based on his favourite historical designs, customers can commission pieces ranging from sofas, fireplaces, tables and chairs; tailoring size, fabric and details to suit their taste. Each piece is made in Britain, with meticulous attention paid to the choice of timber and the traditional methods used to make each item. So much so, that HOWE London has furnished works for some of Britain’s most trusted institutions, including Hampton Court Palace, Strawberry Hill House, The National Gallery and Sir John Soane’s Museum.

In 2004, Howe became the first person to have a single owner sale, Christopher Howe: The First Twenty Years, at Christie’s in South Kensington. This sale included items of furniture from the 18th-20th century, plus a selection of bespoke pieces from the HOWE London collection.

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This multi-award-winning architecture practice is based in Central London and is made up of a small, friendly team that put focus on places and the activities that occur in and around them. IBLA’s buildings are expertly crafted to meet the needs of their clients, whilst adapting seamlessly to existing contexts. Undeniably contemporary in style, the old and the new are brought together harmoniously, providing an aesthetic that balances respect for the past with a vision for the future.

IBLA’s portfolio includes housing projects, private homes, public spaces and work places. Their most recent awards include finalising for the 2019 AJ Retrofit Award (Dukes Avenue), and winning the Grand Design Self Build on a Shoestring Award in 2018.

Founded by Rebecca James, Interior Desires is an award winning studio that specialises in luxury interior design projects around the world. Their holistic, multidisciplinary approach to design ensures that each project is completely unique; tailor made for each client. Fashion and art play an important role in the work they do and they say they “design for the future, by drawing inspiration from the past and the present”. Each project is treated with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure a unique final product. Their work is often described as bold and thought provoking and regardless of the nature of the project, the ultimate goal is to create refined, balanced and harmonious spaces.

Irenie Studio is a highly creative studio working on the widest possible variety of visionary projects with residential clients, other designers and established brands. The studio naturally has a bespoke approach to every project, relishing the fact that each object, building, space and person is utterly unique. Based in London, we collaborate with an extensive network of creative minds, artisans and crafts people to build and make beautiful works.

Founder Irenie Cossey has over twenty years of experience in architecture and design, colour and styling and curating. Her work spans across private residential houses, innovative product design, illustration, and installations. She has collaborated with leading design studios such as Barber Osgerby, Universal Design Studio, Map Project Studio, Luciano Giubbilei Studio, Softroom Architects, and Skidmore Owing and Merrill, and consulted for high quality brands such as Mutina, Vitra, Rimowa, British Airways and many more. Irenie is originally from Dublin and a graduate from the Architectural Association (AADIP & RIBA II), and has a BA in Environmental and Spatial design From Technological University Dublin (formerly DIT). She is a registered member of BIID and a Lifetime Fellow at the Royal Society of the Arts.

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Photography credits

Ellen Christina Hancock

Jim Stephenson

Founded in 2003 by industrial designer, Jack Trench, the eponymous company has maintained its original ethos of delivering bespoke kitchens and furniture with an emphasis on timeless design and attention to detail. Joined by Edd Thurston in 2008, who played a crucial role in steering the growth and design direction of Jack Trench, and became co-director in 2014. The growing team of cabinet-makers, fitters, designers and studio staff are based in its Tottenham Hale factory and studio, with a Clerkenwell showroom where they welcome visits by appointment, allowing customers to get a close look at the quality of design and build. Using highly detailed CAD software, more commonly used for mechanical engineering, allows the team to design to a particular level of technical detail. As Corian-accredited fabricators, they are able to develop the use of this countertop material in numerous joinery applications.

Jack Trench projects have gained extensive coverage in top design publications, notably World of Interiors, House & Garden, Elle Decoration and Architectural Digest.

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Jeremy Pitts studied Architecture at Art College before beginning his career designing private houses – from detailing the building itself to interior fit out, fittings and furniture.  This enabled him to see the whole process of making a house and, more importantly, a home. These early days saw Jeremy develop a practice of working with skilled craftspeople (cabinet makers, metalworkers etc.) and to seek unusual and exceptional materials.

His work today is focused on smaller furniture and cabin-making projects, working collaboratively with a range of skilled makers and sourcing difficult to find materials, particularly large boards of UK grown timber.

Photography by Oliver Perrot

John Cullen Lighting has been enhancing spaces with the power of light for over 40 years, across 45 countries. Their discreet and luxurious architectural luminaires are designed in house, with manufacturing taking place in the UK. Miniaturisation is at the heart of their DNA, ensuring elegant and expertly engineered fittings that endure, designed with the environment in mind. John Cullen Lighting has the ability to transform architecture, interiors and landscapes with an understated sophistication that evokes exceptional effects.

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London-based architectural firm Jonathan Tuckey Design has gained plaudits for its work with existing buildings and structures, creating thoughtful contemporary designs that layer new beautifully with old. This harmonious juxtaposition requires a sympathetic eye; a deep understanding and respect for the provenance of a building, as well as vision – something this architectural studio seems to have in spades, with projects ranging from slick international hotel makeovers to 400-year-old coastal cottage renovations.

For Jonathan Tuckey Design, this contextual underpinning of projects not only creates something beautiful and functional, it offers a sustainable solution to safeguarding heritage sites.

For over two decades, Larusi has been the go-to destination for authentic, high quality vintage Moroccan Berber rugs, wall hangings and unique textiles. Sought after by designers, architects, and tastemakers worldwide, their carefully curated collection brings warmth, texture, and soul to any space.

Larusi was founded by Souad Larusi, a passionate curator of textiles and handcrafted homewares, inspired by her Moroccan heritage and a lifelong love for craftsmanship. Through her deep appreciation for modernist and contemporary design, and how this chimes with the haptic qualities of indigenous craftsmanship, Larusi has become a trusted source for exceptional vintage and contemporary rugs, textiles, and home accessories.

Lee Broom started out in theatre school – a beginning which has greatly influenced the sense of drama and narrative that his collections create. In 2007 he launched his first furniture collection and today he is one of the UK’s leading product & interior designers. His products are sold in over 120 stores and 40 countries worldwide. Since 2007 he has released over 75 furniture and lighting products, which he designs and manufactures under his own label and has created more than 20 products for other brands.  Lee Broom has been described by The Financial Times as “Among the most respected British Talents”.

Having honed his distinct style through his studies at Central Saint Martins and the Royal Collage of Art, Lewis Kemmenoe now designs furniture and functional objects from his West London-based studio. Lewis’ work imbues a sense of playfulness, which often combines simple geometric shapes in complex ways to create elegant and refined home furnishings. Pattern and grain are celebrated through the considered use of a range of woods, and contrasts are created with colour, concrete and formica to give Lewis’ work a modern, utilitarian edge.

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