Caroline Touzeau certainly has a distinct design style, intuition and practicality with a passion for colour. I have known Caroline for many years and her designs always reflect a great combination of colour, pattern and texture creating interesting...
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For many of us, working from home has taken on new meaning. What might have once been an occasional home workspace has now become a place that needs to be organised, professional and comfortable.
Integrating your work life into your home li...
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“It is about thinking through the way people really like to live, behind closed doors” – Beatrix Rowe.
Beatrix Rowe and her team create spaces that are a dream to live in. Their use of carefully curated materials, inspired furnit...
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The influence of Ettore Sottsass is unmistakable. An iconic figure, he shook up the design world with his use of vibrant colour and his boundless creative energy at a time when the focus was on the functionality of design.
About Ettore Sottsass...
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The ever adaptable gallery wall at home has always been a great way to create a theme, fill a space and display your own personality.
Often created to feature family photos and memories, putting together a gallery wall in your home can also be a gre...
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A coffee table can be a statement piece as well as a practical piece, but there is no doubt the coffee table is the centre of attention in your living room.
Not only is it an important place for drinks, nibbles, remotes and well, coffee, it&rsqu...
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“Like music, design is a creative process that involves combining compositions of shape, form and rhythm to produce a harmonious outcome” – Gillianne Griffiths.
A trained musician turned designer, Gillianne Griffiths cr...
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There are so many good reasons to invest in pre-owned pieces (see blog 1!), but perhaps most importantly, they tell a story.
Here are some quality Collécte pieces that have a lot to say…
1. Le Corbusier LC...
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Online shopping can be a great way to save time while browsing through a wide range of furniture in a variety of locations. You can make comparisons, be inspired, look at options and make a purchase, all from the comfort of your couch!
But the...
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“I believe less is more, and that design should possess a point of view, without being fussy” – www.lisabuxton.com
I first met Lisa when she enquired about a lamp for sale on Collécte. Lisa purchased the lamp for her clien...
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