London-based Helen Snell’s company 20th Century Cloth designs unusual 1950s-inspired fabrics, available to buy on its own or as a range of homewares. …
Interviews
From Kraftwerk to Craft Work: Interview with Liam Hardman of Hardman Designs
Liam Hardman is the founder of Hardman Design, a company with roots in both Britain and German and who design and hand-make a range of furniture. Sara …
Set in Stone: Interview with Stonemason Ian Knapper
Sara Walker talks to Ian Knapper about modern stonemasonry and why his craft is so timeless. These days, most career officers wouldn’t put …
Interview with Mark Gardner of Little Knights Paint
Sara Walker talks to Mark Gardner of Little Knights about the challenges of producing the UK’s safest paint and why his product is unique. To Mark …
Making It: Interview with Felix Conran of Maker & Son
Maker & Son are luxury sofa designers, offering handmade furniture made from 100% natural, ethically sourced materials. The company is a …
London calling: Interview with Hilary Green of London Square
Bespoke furniture company London Square sell characterful, individual children's wardrobes, each one individually handmade and painted. Sara Walker …
A concrete dream: Interview with Claire Pedley of The Poured Project
A true labour of love, the idea for The Poured Project was born in 2016 by Claire and Andy Pedley, sitting around their kitchen table in their …
Extraordinary Appliances: Interview with Stephen Flower of Ashford Kitchens
In our latest Fresh Design interview, we chat about extraordinary kitchen appliances with Stephen Flower, a kitchen design enthusiast and the managing …
Hare today and hare tomorrow: interview with Saffron Hare of James Hare Ltd
Now synonymous with luxury fabrics, the family business of James Hare Ltd had a humble start in life. In 1865, James Hare set up a business in a …
