Entertaining is Back! Stylish Dining Ideas for Indoors and Out
As COVID restrictions are gradually lifted and we can slowly adjust to a more normal way of life, we are again enjoying having friends and family in our homes and gardens. Being...
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Entertaining is Back! Stylish Dining Ideas for Indoors and Out
As COVID restrictions are gradually lifted and we can slowly adjust to a more normal way of life, we are again enjoying having friends and family in our homes and gardens. Being able to hug and spend time with loved ones we've not...
Chinese Ceramic Stools - Beautiful and Versatile
At Shimu we are proud to have one of the largest ranges of oriental furniture, including Chinese ceramic stools, UK-wide. Ideal for use as a side table, bedside table or even a plant stand, traditional ceramic stools are as versatile as they are beautiful.
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TV chef and author Ching-He Huang picks her favourite Shimu pieces
We are very pleased to announce a new collaboration with the TV Chef and author Ching-He Huang MBE, known as 'Ching'. A customer of Shimu herself, Ching has worked with us over recent weeks to select some of her favourite pieces...
Chinese New Year : Welcoming the Year of the Ox
Chinese New Year falls this year on Friday the 12th February, with celebrations taking place where possible across China and the rest of the world as we move from the Year of the Pig into the Year of the Ox....
The ancient traditions of the Miao
We’ve recently extended our collection of homewares and jewellery produced by the Miao people of southern China, with wonderful silverware and patterned cushion covers made from vintage Miao fabric now in stock. The Miao are one of the largest minority...
Perfect Combinations for 'Brave Ground', Dulux Colour of the Year
Leading colour and paint brand Dulux have recently announced ‘Brave Ground’ as their 'Colour of the Year 2021' - a colour that they describe as a natural, warm neutral shade that brings a sense of calm and stability to a space...
The fascinating history of Chinese ancestor paintings
The practice of honouring and worshiping ancestors has been an important part of Chinese culture for centuries. The Chinese believe that a relationship continues between the deceased and the living and that in properly honouring their memory in family rituals,...
Add energy and passion to your interior with bold, striking reds!
If you need to add a dramatic focal point to an interior a burst of red is the perfect choice! A bold accent piece of furniture in red will add personality and passion to your space. It's fun, instantly eye catching and...
Focus on Nature
One of the benefits of lockdown for some has been a renewed appreciation of nature and the natural world. In the first weeks when travel was banned, we were inspired to explore nature in our neighbourhoods. We refocused on our...
