Little Black Book

If you’re anything like me, you can spend hours browsing online for the perfect interior pieces, but the moment you need something specific, it’s like your mind narrows and you can only think of a handful of places to shop. Sound familiar? Well, I have the perfect solution - my little black book of interior stores. An A to Z of my favourite go-tos…

Abigail Ahern

Bold, quirky and unique pieces. Often dark and moody, always on-trend. Think industrial style dressers and limewash paint.

ALSO Home

Scandinavian inspired. Soft, natural colours and materials. Ideal for bedroom textures, woven storage baskets and handmade ceramics - all to inspire simple living.

Anthropologie

Undeniably feminine. A carefully curated collection of beautiful pieces, from large furniture to the all important finishing touches.

Cole and Son

The go to for wallpaper. From printed leopards to enchanting forests, whatever your style, you’ll find something perfect for you.

Desenio

To up your poster game. You name it, they’ll have a print - available in a range of sizes and frame types. Their business idea is simple: “stylish wall art should be affordable to everyone”.

H&M Home 

Pocket friendly option for on-trend home accessories. The high street chain opened its first standalone concept store in 2018 and has been a hit since then. Vases, cushions, towels - at a fraction of the cost of some of the big interior names. Great for those on a budget, like first time buyers or renters. 

Habitat 

A staple homeware brand, offering products for all rooms in the house. Plus, lots of inspiration across their blog and social channels. Past collaborations include a capsule collection with Laura Jackson and Alice Levine, reflecting their East London approach to supper clubs, and a range of textiles and upholstery using prints from House of Holland. 

Heal’s 

Another classic. Similar to the above with a wide offering and heaps of inspiration. 

House of Hackney 

“Raging against the minimalist machine” with a fearless use of colour and print. Mother Nature sits at the heart of all creative work. House of Hackney’s rule is that there are no rules, just a fierce focus on authenticity and individuality. 

Houzz

A one stop shop. Houzz’s huge network provides inspiration, helps you discover products and enables you to collaborate with the perfect architect, designer or contractor - so your project runs as smoothly as possibly, whatever it may be. 

Ikea

Flat pack, affordable, mostly durable - Ikea defines convenience. A firm favourite for storage, both large and small scale. And the Swedish company is on a sustainable crusade: their vision is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. Plus, meatballs. 

Made.com 

Millennial and cool. High end, without the price tag - simply because they work directly with makers, suppliers and independent designers. I walk past one of their show rooms every morning and have to drag myself away....

OKA 

Founded by three women, each with a different creative history: one worked in fashion, one in jewellery and one in faux flower compositions. Their eclectic skills set and eye for design has resulted in a luxurious and timeless style. Power women and creativity - that’s my cup of tea.

Pooky

You know my feeling on lighting: it confuses me. But Pooky has got you completely covered - from table and floor lamps to lampshades, pendant and wall lights. Offering decorative lighting that looks like it should cost a fortune, but doesn’t. And a blog to give you the low down.

Rocket St George 

Inspiring design. Insert personality, charm and a touch of magic into your home with their treasure trove of pieces.

Rose and grey

Another go-to for furniture and decorative items. Their current colour palette, straight from their trend focus, is “a riot of warm hues, inspired by a vibrant sunset” - it doesn’t disappoint. Plus, they have a clean website and a fab blog.

Society 6

This lot also know how to use colour and pattern - Society6 empower independent artists worldwide, enabling us access to their unique designs. 

Soho Home 

One word: boujee. The place to go to mimic the interior of the famous members clubs. Traditional, luxurious and completely irresistible. 

Tom Dixon

From welding salvaged steel into radical furniture to an interior brand that is instantly recognisable, this British designer’s work has the product at the focus. Objects are described as honest and resilient, for everyday use. I, for one, cannot wait to adorn my new bathroom ledges with a diffuser or two.

Trouva 

Another in support of the independent stores! Trouva exists to “take the world’s best independent retail online” - especially companies that are unable to scale their digital offering on their own. It brings those tiny, stylish boutiques online for the world to see.

Vinterior 

For vintage character. The online market place for antiques, spanning every taste and every budget.

Zara Home

Another high street store that jumped into the world of interior, and very successfully at that. 

Of course, this is my A to Z, including stores that suit my needs and tastes, not to mention my pocket (well, some of them)! Maybe I’ll do another one having immersed myself a little more in the design sphere. Why not create your own? What would be on yours? What am I missing? Go on, I’m intrigued…