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As big Bond fans, we were delighted when Eon Productions asked us to lend them some fireplace accessories for the latest 007 film, Spectre. Were...

Art Nouveau has become one of the most strikingly recognisable art styles in history.  It is emulated by modern day artists and designers and...

Thornhill Galleries recently acquired this good quality period 18th century French Louis XVI antique marble fireplace in Italian Statuary marble. As...

Late last year when the interior predictions for 2015 came out, we couldn't help but notice that many of the trends and colour themes mentioned were...

The world of fireplaces can be a complex one. Historically it was the mantelpiece that defined the architectural style of the interior of a room,...

Despite lasting only a relatively short time, the Mannerist style of art and design has been hugely influential.  The style itself was both...

Every fashionista knows the importance of accessories. A timeless piece can be made more contemporary, or more classic, with a few neat touches. It's...

When you're looking to create an atmosphere of timelessness and modernity in the modern home, the addition of an antique fireplace can really make a...

As we start to feel autumnal again, and want to draw closer to the fire, there are few things as welcoming and warming as a club fender. Not to...

Over the past few decades reproduction fireplaces have become increasingly popular. With quality antique fireplaces becoming harder to source...

Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2016 - and we were delighted to hear that the honour goes to the beautiful "Cherished Gold". Dulux's...

Pietro Bossi is a man of mystery.  Very little is known about the man himself and his personal life except for the lasting legacy of his...

A recent article in House & Garden magazine featured a rustic, yet graceful French period Louis XV supplied by Thornhill Galleries. The...

The final series of Downton Abbey came to a close last night, with the nation collectively gasping "Lady Mary!" on more than one occasion. We're all...

How do you find inspiration for your new fireplace? We asked our clients, and these are some of their suggestions... Television and Film Television...

What do you buy the man who has everything? It's a question a lot of Christmas shoppers ask every year. Men can get an especially raw deal at...

One of the words that suddenly entered the British lexicon in 2015 is hygge. A Danish word, it's almost impossible to translate, and the closest we...

You don't need to have an open fire to make the most of your antique fireplace. Many homes have beautiful fireplaces with a purely decorative...