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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...

Once considered a luxury, these strange new times have made a home office a must-have for many of us. If you’re working from home, a quiet zone where you can work without interruption is essential. But how to create a...

Our outdoor spaces have played a more important role than ever as refuges and retreats over these last few months. Many of us who are lucky enough to have gardens have been spending time getting on top of the weeds, planting seeds...

** UPDATE 10th JUNE 2020 ** Our showroom will reopen to the public on the 15th June, initially by appointment only, with a view to fully reopening soon afterwards. If you would like to visit during this time please get...

Chinese furniture developed independently from western furniture, with higher level chairs, tables and cabinets developing from an earlier low level, mat culture that was still seen in Japan and other parts of Asia much later. Although construction methods and forms were repeated...

We are delighted that Shimu has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for customer service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design, after being chosen from more than 2.5 million active home building, renovation and design industry professionals. The...

Colour specialist Pantone recently unveiled it's colour of the year for 2020 as 'Classic Blue' - a shade that is thought to instill calm and confidence. According to Pantone, it also represents the darker skies as we move from day to night...

Chinese New Year arrives this Saturday, 25th January, with celebrations taking place in London and amongst Chinese communities across the UK well into February. 2020 sees us enter the Year of the Rat - the first animal in the Chinese zodiac....

If you've visited us in Yorkshire recently you'll have noticed that the entrance to our main showroom is now proudly guarded by the pair of imposing, fierce looking stone temple lions shown below. In Chinese these are know as 'shi', meaning...