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Monday June 24, 2019
Trends : Using Orange Without Being Overbearing
Orange is in again this summer. The bright citrus shade as a key hue in interiors at home, commercially and in the leisure sector. Psychologically, the colour orange promotes feelings of fun, joy, and playfulness, encouraging social interaction and ease – lending itself very well to interior spaces. It can, however, be overdone. It can… View Article
Read moreTuesday June 18, 2019
Industrial Office Design Trend Tips
Today’s industrial office design workplaces are undoubtedly visually appealing, functional, and more open than ever before. In a world of cookie-cutter cubicle designs, it’s refreshing to see the industrial office aesthetic rise to prominence. The new approach to workplace design that influences how we work today. It’s rough, yet refined. Soft industrial brings a chic,… View Article
Read moreMonday June 3, 2019
Hiring | Furniture Consultant & Designer
Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting a dynamic individual to join this fast moving, out of the box thinking, furniture company. We require an individual who is an experienced designer with the ability to use Autocad and retrospective design programmes. We also require the individual to be experienced in estimating, specifying furniture for projects… View Article
Read moreWednesday May 29, 2019
The Importance of Office Soundproofing
Modern office spaces are fuelled by the desire for collaborative spaces, encouraging colleague interaction and improved internal communications. The notion of keeping yourself to yourself, quietly working away in your cubby is a thing of the past, which employers preferring expansive, exciting open-plan office spaces. This can be wonderful for employee well being, and can… View Article
Read moreTuesday May 21, 2019
Why Domestic Dining Furniture Won’t Cut It in a Commercial Environment
Commercial furniture is of contract quality, as opposed to domestic grade use. Whether you’re opening a new a pub, bar or restaurant, or refurbishing an existing one, you will want your venue to look as good as possible – a daunting task when budgets are tight. It’s understandable why you might be tempted to opt… View Article
Read moreMonday December 3, 2018
5 Instagram Accounts for Interior Design you need to follow
Looking for inspiration? Hit the ‘gram. The fact you’re going DIY for this project is impressive and shows that you’ve got the dedication to really make this project your own. Design trends change, and sometimes at the drop of a hat. Whilst the cool kids in New York might be doing something incredibly quirky that… View Article
Read moreThursday November 8, 2018
How to style a small space
Here at Ikon Furniture, we believe that small spaces are overlooked all too often. Don’t discount living in a smaller and more quaint house or flat just because you’re worried about how to style or decorate; this blog post will teach you not only how to create a space that you love, but also maximise… View Article
Read moreThursday November 8, 2018
A beginner’s guide to buying decor on Instagram
Instagram is a fantastic platform for many many things. Staying up to date with your friends and family, showing off that perfectly-lit selfie, exploring hilarious videos of cute cats and, most importantly for us, diving deep into some home decor inspiration. But that’s not all it’s good for. Did you know Instagram is also an… View Article
Read moreSaturday November 3, 2018
Background music and bar stools
What do the two have in common? Mood, to put it simply. According to The Guardian, the business of background music is booming, and for those with a talent for picking playlists there’s plenty of money to made. Similarly, The Independent described how the design and placement of commercial bar furniture in the hospitality industry… View Article
Read moreFriday October 26, 2018
How to use interior design to boost office productivity
Business owners all across the UK and throughout multiple industries are always looking for ways to make their staff more productive and efficient. But contrary to what most managers think, productivity isn’t about getting work from point A to point B as quickly as possible. What it’s actually about is getting jobs done efficiently whilst… View Article
Read moreFriday October 26, 2018
Insta-spotted: 6 amazing coffee table layouts
There can be many different focal points when you walk into a room. It could be the fireplace itself, the mantelpiece above, a particularly striking piece of furniture, or it could be the coffee table. Usually placed in the centre of a living room, the coffee table is incredibly practical and useful, but it can… View Article
Read moreSunday August 19, 2018
4 retro interior design trends that are making a comeback
It’s no secret that designers, both interior and fashion and everything in between, love to draw inspiration from the past. That’s why, every now and then, something truly retro rears its gorgeous head and becomes suddenly plastered across Pinterest and every interior magazine on the market. A blast from the past can inject something unique… View Article
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