Sustainability: Our Approach

Buying from the British Design Shop means choosing beautifully designed and crafted furniture, made authentically and thoughtfully by skilled local makers using carefully selected materials.

We are also committed to continually improving our sustainability and recognise that there is always more we can do. We’re open to new collaborations and actively exploring more environmentally friendly solutions as we move forward.

A special project for a beautiful family home.

When British songwriter Miranda Cooper, who has written over 30 UK Top 10 hits, including four #1 singles asked us to create a bespoke Jude corner sofa, we couldn't resist.  

Following initial discussions at the studio, our product design and factory development team collaborated to create something truly unique.

A few months later, Miranda warmly welcomed us back to her beautiful London family home to chat about her new, much-loved Jude corner sofa.

The New LEO Armchair

Inspired by nautical geometry, the new Leo armchair blends bold, sculptural lines with premium materials and meticulous local craftsmanship.

Every solid wood edge is hand sanded to a soft, smooth finish and coated with a eco-friendly natural-feel lacquer that brings out the grain, while preserving a tactile, organic feel. 

It's form is created with supportive, lozenge-shaped cushions, upholstered with twin-needle stitch detailing, adding structure and highlighting the tailored nature of the upholstery bodywork.

Our Guide to Buying Contemporary Modular Sofas

With a growing range of made to order contemporary modular sofas, we thought we would give some general advice and tips of what to consider when looking at a modular.    A modular sofa first and foremost gives you the ability to customise your space.   It's modular nature enables a larger scale design, created from different modules that can be arranged exactly how you want them, whilst at the same time navigating the entrance ways into your home.

During our customer appointments we give this general advice when our customers are looking at a modular sofa.