We’re Moving – Back to London!
We’re Moving - Back
With two opposing worlds luring, and questioning which direction to take, it helps to pay attention to the heart. As much as I like the tranquil Tetbury countryside, with a name like Emily’s House London, I can't hide…
Interview with Katrien Vermeeren – Rug Expert & Founder of Emily’s House London
What developed your passion for rugs?
My parents had 2 furniture shops in Belgium. I’d spend all my weekends roller skating and playing hide and seek with my sister in the beautifully made up beds and sleek leather sofas. As a child I…
How To Tell If a Rug is Handmade
To the untrained eye, it can be difficult to identify the difference between a handmade, hand-knotted, and machine- made rug. To help ensure you are purchasing an authentic handmade rug, we've put together this guide to help you recognise the…
Tips For Measuring Your Rooms Correctly
If you've never done it before then measuring a room can seem like a fairly daunting task. However, with a little simple advice, it is very achievable. In this article, we'll explain how to measure a room and ensure that you get the correct…
What is The Best Rug For Dog Owners?
At Emily’s House London, we like rugs and we also very much like dogs…We’re often approached by dog owners, who are unsure what rug to buy because of their loyal, furry companion. Just because you share your home with a dog, it shouldn’t…
Round Up of London Design Festival 2017 by Casey Mollett
It's that time of year again when the city comes together to celebrate design in all its forms from across the globe. London Design Festival brings innovative and outstanding design to the capital for one week in September each year. We thought…
Salvage Design with Retrouvius Co-Founder Maria Speake
Known for their innovative and intelligent use of salvage materials, West London based Retrouvius have built their way to an essential and pioneering studio with a vast array of domestic and commercial projects. We chat to co-founder Maria Speake…
Optimal Indoor Plants And How To Let Them Thrive – by Lucy Drane
The choices we make about what we invite to live alongside us is a personal one. Each object we select to keep in our home, a chair, a rug, a fern, has earned its keep and is an extension of ourselves, a statement about our personal taste…
Walking on Sunshine – by Alice Roberton
Summer is on its way, and with the warmth we (optimistically) await, comes a more relaxed vibe. Holidays, outdoor living, light and colour all help to make for a more enjoyable existence. The lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces…
Spring Greens by Alice Roberton
It’s all about spring now as winter is officially last season. The northern hemisphere is getting ready to come alive with a burst of greens, and we are already marvelling at blossom on trees. Pretty little carpets of flowers in city parks…
