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November 2024
Tobias Oliver's Christmas Gift Collection is a curated selection designed to make this Christmas period extra special. With a blend of timeless elegance and contemporary flair, the collection features a range of thoughtfully crafted items that are perfect for gifting to loved ones or treating yourself....

Discover the New Porta Romana Collection: Autumn 2024 at Tobias Oliver Interiors

October 2024
As the leaves change colour and a crispness fills the air, Porta Romana is embracing the spirit of autumn with the launch of their latest collection of products....

The Fabric of Our Lives: A Journey Through Textiles

September 2024
Fabrics play a fundamental role in our lives. From the clothes we wear, to the linens and throws we bring into our home, or the upholstery we choose for our furnishings. Fabrics are integral for our comfort, wellbeing and expression of our personality....

Introducing the Stunning New Furniture Range by Nobilis: Now Available Online!

August 2024
We are excited to unveil the breath-taking new furniture range by Nobilis, now available through our online shop. This exquisite collection redefines elegance and comfort, fusing innovative design with timeless appeal. Perfect for modern living spaces, each piece of furniture is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that Nobilis is renowned for....

TRIMMINGS WITH TOBIAS OLIVER INTERIORS

June 2024
At Tobias Oliver Interiors, we’re constantly innovating to provide our customers with the finest home decor options. Our latest addition to the website is something we’re particularly excited about - an extensive range of trims now available for purchase, giving you the perfect tools to add those final, stylish touches to your home furnishings. ...

WOW!house 2024: Our Showstoppers!

June 2024
The TOI team had the pleasure of attending THE interiors even of the summer: WOW!house at the prestigious Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour. Nestled in the heart of London, the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour has long been a beacon for interior design aficionados and professionals alike. For 3 years in a row, designers have been treated to a ground breaking exhibition of creativity, innovation and design excellence....

Project Tour: A Whimsical Farmhouse

June 2024
Situated in Berkhamsted's sprawling English countryside, a reimagined farmhouse is home to a treasure trove of unexpected color and personality. From the ever-present use of vibrant velvet piping to statement-making skirt fringe, read on to explore every distinctive detail, tailored by Tobias Oliver Interiors....

Introducing Personal Shopping Experience at TOI

May 2024
Tobias Oliver Interiors are proud to announce our latest venture: a personal shopping experience set within our esteemed client entertainment space. Combining the realms of technology and design, this service promises to redefine how clients envision and curate their living spaces....

Introducing our Bespoke Cushion Online Service

May 2024
Are you ready to add a touch of luxury and personality to your living space? Look no further than Tobias Oliver Interiors’ latest offering: bespoke cushions now available for purchase directly through our website....

Embracing Sustainability: The Journey of a Sustainable Interior Designer

April 2024
Sustainability: a word so pivotal in the world of interior design. Now more than ever, as designers we need to be making conscious and sustainable decisions not just through our projects, but in our values, ethos, and ways of working. As an interior design business, it is inevitable that we will contribute to the carbon footprint. One of our primary practices we have implemented to reduce our footprint is through our partnership with Ecologi. With every purchase made via our online shop, one tree is planted! With our clients directly contributing to our sustainable practise, we have planted over 13,000 trees and avoided over 20 tonnes of carbon emissions, which we are immensely proud of....

10 Innovative Ways to Use Wallpaper Throughout Your Home

March 2024
In recent years, we’ve seen wallpapers experience a remarkable resurgence in interior design trends, with a significant shift in how they are utilized to transform your spaces. This revival is marked by a departure from traditional uses of wallpapers, such as the ‘bedroom accent wall’. Instead, contemporary designers are embracing them as versatile tools for creating striking focal points and unique decor pieces....

Elevate Your Space: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Fabric for Your Room

March 2024
Choosing the right fabric for your carefully curated space is one of the most vital aspects of creating a harmonious space that reflects your vision. The world of fabrics can sometimes be overwhelming and may leave you feeling lost. However, if chosen correctly it can be the foundation upon which the entire design narrative unfolds....

7 TOP TIPS: HOW TO CHOOSE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER

January 2024
Embarking on an interior design project is an exciting journey, transforming a space into a reflection of your personal style and needs. However, the cornerstone of any successful design venture is finding the right interior designer. This decision can make or break your project, turning a dream vision into reality or leading to costly and stressful mistakes....

TOI Design Team Away Day: RH England lands at Aynho Park

December 2023
The design team at Tobias Oliver Interiors recently had the pleasure of visiting the magnificent Aynho Park to explore American-based interior design house RH and celebrate its first UK residence....

Into the Future: Unveiling the Top 5 Interior Design Trends of 2024

December 2023
Discover the 2024 trends that will take over the interior design landscape. From the chic elegance of silver to the impressive sustainability of biophilic design, we unravel the top trends set to transform your home. Explore how personalised, character-rich interiors allow individuals to curate spaces reflecting their identity, and witness the departure from straight lines to embrace the allure of curves in 2024. Discover why Zellige tiles are going to be all the rage and more. Stay ahead of the curve and ignite your inspiration with our top 5 picks to guide you through the interior design trends shaping the homes of tomorrow....

Adam Ellis Artwork

November 2023
Adam Ellis create bespoke wall coverings, limited edition artwork and custom fabrics that intrigue and inspire. After our visit to the Adam Ellis studio, we are so excited to announce that we now have our very own piece of artwork on display in our showroom!...

Introducing Exquisite New Fabrics: Shop the Look at Tobias Oliver Interiors!

November 2023
We are thrilled to bring you an exciting update that’s sure to elevate your interior design projects to new heights! At Tobias Oliver Interiors, we believe in offering the latest and finest in home decor, and we’re delighted to introduce our top picks from our favourite fabric designers, now available on our website....

Autumn/Winter 2023 Trends

October 2023
As the days begin to shorten and the air turns crisp, Autumn/Winter 2023 welcomes us with a renewed sense of warmth and cosiness. This season’s interiors design trends embrace a fusion of elegance, comfort, and sustainability, bringing a harmonious balance to our living spaces....

Decorex 2023

October 2023
This week the Tobias Oliver design team took our annual visit to Decorex, hosted at the iconic Olympia exhibition centre. Decorex is “A key date in the autumn design calendar”, providing the prime “destination to discover unique products and collection launches”....

Focus 2023

September 2023
Focus /23 is the ultimate international design and decoration show, taking place at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, the heart of London’s design district....

Why use an Interior Designer

August 2023
Most of us, at some point, will want to improve our homes. After all, who wouldn’t want to live in a nicer place? During this consideration many will wonder “Should I use an interior designer?” Here’s some reasons why it’s a good idea to engage a credible interior designer....

International Design and Architectural Awards

August 2023
The Tobias Oliver Interiors team are honoured to have two of our luxury projects shortlisted for the highly prestigious International Design and Architectural Awards of 2023. The Awards are hosted by design et al, a leading UK interior design magazine, that aims to bring the design world together and to celebrate and promote the works of the most influential companies in the interior design and architecture industry....

Porta Romana Discovery Day

January 2023
The Tobias Oliver Interiors team started off the new year with a very exciting visit to a ‘Discovery Day’, hosted by Porta Romana, at their Headquarters in Farnham, Surrey....

Interior Design Trends 2023

January 2023
As the new year gets into full swing, we take a look ahead at the interior design trends to watch out for in 2023....

Introducing Lucie Feighan

15th of November 2022
Lucie Feighan’s embroideries are informed by extensive research on the tradition of ‘Nushu’. An ancient, coded writing system from tenth-century Jiangyong County, China, it was written by women to communicate secretly with other women....

Autumn / Winter 2022 Trends

As the temperature drops, it's time to turn to Autumnal trends to keep our interiors warm and welcoming....

In Memoriam

9th of September 2022
Selfless and wise, our past Queen personified what it is to be British. With decency and tolerance encouraging all of us to be the best of ourselves and each other. Unifying us always with the most significant dignity and grace. Demonstrating what it is to be human and generous. A warm and kind-heated everlasting impression is left on our country, the commonwealth and the entire world....

one tree for every item purchased

30th of June 2022
We have teamed up with Ecologi so people like you can actually take on the climate crisis. From here on out, every item you purchase through Tobias Oliver Interiors will mean one tree will be planted....

L'Objet Haas Brothers Part Deux

24th of February 2022
Finally Together Again... The long awaited new collection from the Haas Brothers collaboration with L'Objet has finally landed....

Interior Trends for 2022

27th of January 2022
January and February are a discernible time for thinking about home updates for the rest of the year, especially now so many of us continue to work from home....

Wine Tasting

25th of November 2021
We hosted a wonderful wine tasting event at our Berkhamsted Showroom where we travelled the world of wine with Master of Wines - Andrea Hargrave MW....

William Yeoward - British Modern Excellence

4th of November 2021
Tobias Oliver Interiors are delighted to announce that we now represent the brilliant and talented William Yeoward, renowned for innovative and faultless quality in design and execution for the home....

Charlotte Jade - Bringing the outside in

15th September 2021
We are thrilled to announce that we now stock British brand Charlotte Jade, whose pieces are inspired by the natural world....

Lauren Dickinson Clarke - Behind the Designs

28th of August 2021
Lauren Dickinson Clarke was born in a small English town where she rejoiced in drawing from an early age. Even as a child her sketches would reveal an array of imaginative and dreamlike scenarios....

The most beautiful fabrics ever made? … Probably

21st July 2021
Renowned for robust raw linens, contemporary paisleys, beautifully chic cashmere and velvets, de Le Cuona has introduced linen fabrics that the world has never seen before....

All About Adler

20th May 2021
We started working with American potter Jonathan Adler last summer and the popularity for his pieces has sky rocketed. Here's why we love everything Adler!...

Sustainable Lighting Design with Porta Romana

18th March 2021
As the design industry continues to focus on recycling and sustainability, specifically centring on people and planet, we are proud to represent Porta Romana as our preferred lighting and furniture partner....

Coming Soon - Anissa Kermiche

9th March 2021
We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new brand to the Tobias Oliver Interiors showroom - the innovative and striking designs from the enigmatic Anissa Kermiche....

8 Interior Design Trends for 2021

14th of January 2021
8 Interior Design Trends for 2021. We have all had to take a very close look at how all our lives have altered in the last twelve months in response to our ever-changing social landscape....

September Style Edit

September is a great time to be thinking about putting the last few months behind us (thank goodness for that!) and moving towards fresh styling as we welcome Autumn into our homes....

Reflections Copenhagen

29th of July 2020
Introducing our stunning new crystal brand - Reflections Copenhagen. We've never seen crystal products that are so iconic and represent such stunning design....

Outdoor Entertaining

21st of June 2020
Following on from National Loneliness Week and our focus on home dining, this week we are taking it outside! Outdoor entertaining, and why not? Let’s make the most of this glorious weather… long may it last!...

Creating the Perfect Home Gym

13th of June 2020
Does anyone else dislike going to the gym? All that pressure, and even just the thought of having to get there can be off putting…...

Design Lifehack... Your Home Office

Saturday 6th of June
Home offices come in many different shapes and sizes. Whether it's in a separate room, a quiet corner or even in your kitchen, the key to selecting the right place for your home office, is to think about where and when you do your work....

Design Lifehack... Dressing your Windows

30th of May 2020
We have collaborated this week with our curtain makers and industry peers to look at how to consider your windows when dressing them with window treatments.  Read on to discover some of our tips and tricks!...

Shining a light on ... Lighting

23 May 2020
It might sound obvious when we say that lighting can be one of the primary elements when it comes to the ambience and atmosphere in your home. But do you really know how to make the lighting in your home, work to its full potential? Using lighting effectively can make your home feel bigger and warmer. Read on for some insider hints and tips!...

Tonal Interiors - The Key to Relaxation

16th of May 2020
Is this 50 shades of grey, we hear you say? Actually, the human eye can detect more than 500! Enough to make you blush...

Interior Design Questions and Answers

28th of April 2020
During lockdown we understand that people may be getting a little tired of looking at the same four walls and maybe wondering what they can do to improve their living space. To help, we have started up a Q&A service for our customers....

NHS Heroes Competition Winner

27th of April 2020
On Monday 6th of April, we launched an instagram campaign, our NHS HEROES Competition. On Monday 6th of April, we launched an instagram campaign, our NHS HEROES Competition....

Interior Design vs. Covid19

14th of April 2020
In our ever-changing landscape it is clear many companies from all types of industries are in crisis mode with the uncertainty stirred up by this global pandemic....

What Makes a House a Home?

26th of March 2020
How to make the most of your living space...

Artist Expose - Emily Swift Jones

26th of February 2020
We're privileged to be joined on our showroom sofa by Emily, our enigmatic and hugely talented artist who has created some of the most beautiful and iconic pieces of art which we are lucky enough to showcase in our gallery....

Project Process - Our Services

14th of January 2020
Tobias Oliver Interiors have a wealth of experience working on a multitude of projects – from smaller scale one-room projects or one individual bespoke piece of furniture, through to 20,000sq ft + full home interior architecture and design projects....

5 Interior Design Trends for 2020

Here we are in the second week of February... not quite sure how that happened … surely December was only yesterday?!...

Finalists - SBID International Interior Design Awards

We are delighted to announce after six weeks of opening our showroom – we have been nominated as Finalists at the SBID International Interior Design Awards in the category – Best Retail Design. This is a huge privilege as the nominated design is for our own Lifestyle Showroom in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire....

Fretwork Kitchen

Creating exceptional and unique designs are part of my design philosophy. As a forward-thinking interior designer - my search for innovative materials and thinking outside the box is an on-going passion....

Porta Romana - Discovery Day

At the end of November I was part of the privileged group of interior design colleagues that were treated to an incredibly insightful......

Interior Design Showroom

We are opening our new interior design showroom and design studio on Berkhamsted High Street in early Summer 2019......

Living in Berkhamsted

The historic market town of Berkhamsted is located in a beautiful setting in West Hertfordshire. Sought after as an excellent relocation town for......

The Marcia Collection

A worthy value to follow and appreciate is to celebrate our differences in life. This, and the belief to follow personal aspirations and ambitions......

Maison & Objet - Paris

23rd January 2017
Morning Everyone! Last weekend I visited Paris to attend Masion & Objet - one of the largest Interior Design Exhibitions in Europe......

Interior Design Scheme

Before I studied Interior Design I could envisage how I wanted a finished project to look, but I struggled with how to achieve it ......

Veneer and Marquetry

It is a common misconception that using a wood veneer is sub-standard to using a hardwood. In this blog I would like to address how using a......

Decorex International

21st September 2016
Good Morning everyone! Yesterday I visited Decorex International - Britain's largest interior design exhibition. Now in it's 39th year......

Elegant Embroidery

We are fast approaching the autumn season for Interior Design Trade Fairs in London - next week in-fact! Decorex International and Focus 16......

Better your Bathroom

Throughout my career I have seen some of the best (and worst) bathrooms imaginable. I have learned the key to a perfect bathroom......

Cabinetry

I absolutely adore this image. This curved panelled wall features bookcases which are set into the wall. These are backlit creating depth......

Our Furniture Collection

I'm starting to get the hang of this blogging business! It's pretty much the same as every other routine, you just need to get into the......

Doors

Morning everyone! Today I want to share with you one of my fascinations, wait for it… Doors!......

Interior Design Studio

Setting up my own interior design studio has always been my dream and goal; however as time grew closer to moving into my new work-space in......

Beaconsfield Commute

In this blog I would like to bring attention to the Beaconsfield commute to London - and why Beaconsfield and surrounding areas are such......

Welcome to my Interior Design Blog

Hello World - and welcome to my interior design blog! I set up my interior design studio in Beaconsfield in April 2016......