Heirlooms of the Future: Investing in Chinese Antiques for Lasting Value
When we talk with customers about Chinese antiques, we often hear a similar story of a search for something with character, depth, and a sense of history. At a time...
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Add an instant oriental element to your home with Chinese screens and panels
When we think of Chinese interiors and oriental style home décor, we imagine dark woods and sleek surfaces in black or red lacquer with gold paintings, rich silks, blue and white porcelain and the soft lighting of Chinese lanterns. Another...
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger!
Chinese New Year falls this year on Tuesday 1st February, with celebrations taking place across China and the rest of the world as we move from the Year of the Ox into the Year of the Tiger. The tiger is...
Arriving this month - some new favourites for our antique collection
Despite the huge disruption caused by Covid and the subsequent shipping and supply chain crisis, we have continued to stock up during these strange times with both our handcrafted, reproduction ranges and with more wonderful Chinese antiques. Whilst the huge increase in...
How to style Chinese furniture within a modern home
You don’t need a period property or to invest completely in a purely oriental style to include Chinese furniture in your home. Indeed, one or two carefully chosen pieces can add striking interest to an otherwise simple and modern room,...
Decorative storage - how to be tidy AND stylish!
If you’ve been having a major clear out over the last year, you wouldn’t be alone. Whilst COVID restrictions meant so much extra time at home, and the popularity of the KonMari method has soared, many have taken the opportunity...
Divide and Conquer : Transform your Space with a Screen!
We’ve seen a noticeable rise in demand for our screens and room dividers over recent years, and particularly over the last twelve months as many of us spend more and more time at home. With foreign travel and trips away...
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...
