Cosy up with Black By Design

The LSA International Collection of Beacon Lanterns – available now from Black By Design – bring warmth and depth to homes this winter

Black By Design on how to use colour to bring warmth to the home this winter

Homeowners are utilising colour to create warming interior schemes, says luxury homeware retailer Black By Design.


The interiors specialists are sharing their insight into consumer buying habits as the seasons change.


Lynette Pym, Co-Founder of Black By Design, said: “Customers are looking for investment pieces that will stand the test of time and transcend season-specific trends.


“Earthy shades like dark brown and rust are very popular, and customers are using accessories to further inject warming colours into their interiors. 


“Shapes continue to be organic and curvy and natural materials like marble, wool and wood are popular. There is a real draw to textured products too, as customers look to cosy up their spaces ahead of the big winter chill.”


Lynette has curated a collection of interior products from brands including LSA International, Umage and Ferm Living to help homeowners inject some colour and texture into homes this winter.


She said: “If you want to make your home feel warmer, you don’t have to undertake a full renovation project. Swapping out some key pieces, or adding a new accessory or two can really make the world of difference.”


Here she talks through her favourite pieces:

LSA INTERNATIONAL BEACON LANTERN

£70

Bring ambient lighting to table settings with this gorgeous candleholder from LSA International.

Lynette said: “This is a statement piece that will last years.

“The ribbed finish on the glass brings real depth while the taupe colourway works beautifully with the glow of the candlelight to bring warmth this winter.”

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UMAGE EOS EVIA FEATHER PENDANT SHADE – LIGHT BROWN

£199

Designed by Soren Ravn Christensen for Danish brand Umage, this beautiful sculptural pendant light shade is made from goose feathers on a paper and steel frame.

Lynette said: “The feathered finish gives a beautiful ethereal glow. If you want an instant injection of warmth, this is the piece. Plus, it looks equally as beautiful when the light isn’t switched on.”

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FERM LIVING AYA CERAMIC PLATTER

£95

This beautiful platter by Ferm Living is part of a series celebrating femininity.

Each has a different abstract silhouette of a woman’s face.

Lynette said: “I adore this platter. While it is a very contemporary piece there is something timeless about it and with its rich, earthy colour scheme, it is the type of decorative object that will complement a range of interior styles.”

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AUDO COPENHAGEN UMANOFF NESTING SIDE TABLE – WALNUT - BURGUNDY TABLETOP

£355

The Umanoff Nesting side table from Audo was designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s and this reissued design is still an elegant and versatile item of furniture. 

Lynette said: “It might have been designed decades ago but this side table really has a contemporary feel to it.

“It is available in three colourways but the burgundy is my absolute favourite. As well as being incredibly functional, it brings a sense of richness to any space.”

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UMAGE ASTERIA MOVE MINI PORTABLE TABLE LAMP – RED MARBLE

£149

Umage’s popular futuristic Asteria Lamp has been reimagined as a portable table lamp with a solid marble base.

Lynette said: “We have seen a demand for homewares made from natural materials and marble is definitely having a moment in the spotlight.

“This versatile lamp brings together on-trend marble with the warming hue of red to create a must-have home accessory for the winter.”

From black-by-design.co.uk

All products are available now from Black By Design, with prices starting at £70.

About Black By Design

Black By Design was established in 2010 as an online only retailer and has worked closely with many brands to develop an extensive range of quality items for our customers

Unlike most retailers we took the decision to open our own shop in early 2018 which has given us the opportunity to display our brands to a wider range of customers based at the fabulous Mercia Marina just outside Derby.


Black by Design is an authorised stockist for all the brands featured and aims to bring you the best and latest designs from all over the world for your home interior.


Current brands which we source worldwide include Italian brand Alessi, Danish brands Umage, Audo Copenhagen, Ferm Living, Rosendahl Copenhagen, Kahler, Kay Bojesen, Bjorn Wiinblad, Arne Jacobsen, Georg Jensen and Normann Copenhagen, Dutch brand Fatboy, German brand Blomus and home grown brands Tweedmill, Helen Moore, Bronte, LSA, Joseph Joseph, Wireworks and Garden Trading to name but a few.

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