Two of the main challenges faced by those wishing to fulfil their dream of building a bespoke, energy efficient home in the UK are the plot search and the planning system. There are numerous services offered in the web and by local estate agents and land agents to find a plot or a derelict property to replace with a new build in the target location. But is the plot suitable? Will the planners grant permission for a contemporary dream house? How can the risk of buying a plot and then not getting planning permission for your dream house be minimised? Continue Reading

Enter our free competition to win this lovely peace from Anna Byers. to have a chance of winning please send us you name and email address to competition@artofdesignmagazine.com for FREE! the winner shall be announced on the 10th of January 2014 Continue Reading

Las Iguanas’ mission to deliver South America to every table, every day has won them another well-deserved accolade. At last week’s prestigious Peach Hero and Icon Awards, they beat a formidable shortlist including the likes of Jamie’s Italian, Wagamama and YO! Sushi, to be named Coolest Big Brand. Winning this award, based on a survey of 10,000 diners throughout the year, means the Las Iguanas experience has been voted the most exciting and cool by customers. Quite an endorsement! Continue Reading

Quartzforms engineered stone goes one step further than natural stone. Our product is the result of the most cutting-edge technological development manufactured with precision engineering, innovation and quality of the exclusive Bretonstone® process. Continue Reading

Lyndon Design has unveiled its own take on the classic wing chair with the launch of a new and luxurious duo, aptly named Mr. & Mrs. This latest furniture launch follows the company’s bid to strengthen its hospitality offering and is in response to client demand.

Designed in-house by Caroline Atack, the new handcrafted Mr. & Mrs. wing chairs pay respectful homage to their stately grandeur, whilst incorporating contemporary touches that make them suitable for today’s hospitality and boutique hotel environment, and even the corporate arena. Continue Reading

TREND is an innovative technological quartz worksurface and flooring collection from COMPAC involving a new design approach – adding magic and alchemy to create a totally unique collection – warm and friendly, where simplicity and purity are its hallmarks.

The TREND collection, COMPAC believe, is ecologically superior in its manufacture and composition to any other quartz worksurface or quartz flooring on the market and has been designed for healthy living – where colour and texture contribute to an equilibrate feeling. Continue Reading

In this age of sustainability requirements and cost effective refurbishment solutions, designers can now offer their clients the opportunity to transform their existing furniture and fittings by way of a dramatic makeover thanks to Interior Film from David Clouting Ltd Continue Reading

JustArtificial have over 10 years experience and are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality artificial plants, trees and silk flowers at competitive prices.

Our range is wide, from modern to traditional, indoor to outdoor and is tailored to compliment any house, home office or business. There have been amazing advances in recent years and we pride ourselves on how lifelike our products are, click on our many true close ups to see for yourself. Continue Reading

What is Owatrol Deco?

Owatrol Deco is an all-in-one product which serves as a rust inhibiting primer and decorative multi surface paint. It provides a high quality decorative finish, enhanced corrosion protection and exceptional resistance to weathering, moisture and pollution. Continue Reading