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Handmade Italian Ceramics • Near Venice Rina Menardi transforms clay through proportion, colour and a distinctly sculptural approach to form. From tall statement vases and organic bowls to trays, decorative plates and ceramic wall art, each piece carries the individuality of handmade production. RB12’s Rina Menardi collection spans 20 designs across several product […]
Swedish Design • Rug Buying Guide A rug has an unusual job in an interior. It needs to bring the furniture together while often being one of the largest uninterrupted areas of colour, pattern and texture in the entire room. That balance is exactly what makes Layered rugs so interesting. The Swedish brand […]
Danish Lighting • Buying Guide Lighting is one of the easiest ways to completely change how an interior feels. The best designer lighting does considerably more than simply illuminate a room. It can define a dining area, soften a bedroom, highlight architecture or become a statement piece in its own right. Few brands […]
Designer Fireplace Guide There is something about a real flame that completely changes the atmosphere of a room. Traditionally, creating that feeling meant designing the room around a chimney, flue or existing fireplace opening. Bioethanol fireplaces offer a much more flexible approach. Danish brand Le Feu turns the fireplace itself into a piece of contemporary […]
Bedroom Design Guide Floating bedside tables have become a defining feature of contemporary bedrooms, creating a cleaner, lighter look by keeping the floor completely visible. Freestanding bedside tables offer something different: more storage, greater flexibility and often a stronger furniture presence beside the bed. Neither is automatically better. The right choice depends on your space, […]
Design Advice • Bedroom A bedside table may be one of the smaller pieces of furniture in a bedroom, but it has an outsized influence on how the room looks and feels. The best luxury bedside side tables combine useful storage, considered proportions, beautiful materials and a strong enough design identity to complement […]
Choosing a sofa is rarely just about finding one you like the look of. A sofa has to work with the proportions of your room. It has to support the way you live. It has to feel right when you sit down at the end of the day, but still look considered when the room […]
There Is No Single Best London Showroom for Everyone London has more designer furniture showrooms than most buyers realise, and more variety than any single top-ten list can do justice to. The question worth asking before you plan a single visit is not “which showroom is best?” but “which showroom is best for me?” A […]
When London homeowners start shopping for premium furniture, the choice often narrows to two design traditions that have dominated European interiors for decades: Scandinavian and Italian. Both are associated with quality, longevity, and considered craftsmanship. Both attract buyers who care about how a room feels, not just how it looks. But they are built on […]
At RBtwelve, we help clients across the UK navigate the many choices that go into selecting a modular sofa — from proportions and layout to upholstery and care. If you are considering the Bolia Noora Modular Sofa, this guide walks through how to plan the right configuration for your space, how to choose between the […]
When it comes to luxury modular sofas, Bolia’s Noora and Cosima are two standout options that often top the list. Both sofas are part of Bolia’s Scandinavian-designed collection and offer superb quality, comfort, and customisation. But how do you choose between the Bolia Noora vs Bolia Cosima modular sofa? In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll break […]
“Luxury” isn’t just a high price tag. It’s craftsmanship, materials, design integrity, and service—plus longevity and the ability to be repaired, refinished, and loved for decades. High street can nail the look for less, but usually compromises somewhere: construction, materials, warranty, or lifespan. What Makes Furniture “High-End” (Beyond the Price Tag) 1) CraftsmanshipHigh-end pieces are […]
Scandinavian-style living rooms are an increasingly popular design choice, with their sleek, modern look that encourages relaxation and functionality. If you’re looking for the perfect way to introduce this theme to your home, Scandinavian-style furniture is the perfect choice, with its simple and clean aesthetic that easily finds its place in any room. Characterised by […]
A home is not just a place—it’s a statement of who you are. For those who appreciate design, every piece of furniture tells a part of your unique story. At RB12, London’s home to refined home aesthetics, we bring you a curated selection of designer wall-mounted TV units. Express Yourself with Design and Function Our […]
Check out the RB12 Journal to see what we’re up to, interior design articles and inspiration, and to learn more about our family of brands. We discuss the conscious decision you can be making to choose quality, sustainable and ethical furniture brands over fast furniture.
Your furniture is the heart of your home, so you want to ensure that it will last. Luxury furniture is a sustainable investment that guarantees that you will have the best quality furnishings for many years to come.
Contents: When furnishing your home, investing in high-end furniture will allow you to create your own unique space where you feel truly comfortable. The furniture landscape has changed immensely over the past few decades, and 2022 has certainly made everyone think about how they invest their money into something with longevity. Why it is important […]
Contents: Slow living has been everywhere recently. Its rise has been incredibly fast for a movement all about keeping it slow. You’re probably asking yourself the same questions as we have at RB12 about this blossoming movement. Don’t worry. We’ll guide you through it all right here. So, what is slow living, and how does […]
Although the world is beginning to step towards where we were before, unfortunately, the pandemic is still at the forefront of daily news and is affecting us all. At RB12, we understand that Covid-19 is still a huge issue that isn’t going away fast, so we wanted to take a look and delve into how […]
Believe it or not we’re mere weeks away from 2022, winter is upon us and the cold is starting to set in. Well, nothing helps to beat the chills more than getting nice and cosy indoors, and nothing says cosy like a lovely soft rug. Following the recent COP26 conference and as we near the […]
It looks like summer has finally arrived! A little later than last year but just in time for hospitality businesses to open their doors to the public and for homeowners to fire up their barbeques and invite friends and family over to their gardens. A lot of us have caught the gardening bug over lockdown, […]
A guide to buying the right sofa for you Are you looking to purchase a new sofa but unsure where to start and what you need to consider before purchasing? Fear not. At RB12, we have considered every consideration point you could need to ponder before purchasing. We will walk you through each point to […]
Living room storage ideas: a complete guide Are you failing to get the most out of your living space? Feeling a little over-cluttered and short on storage space but unsure how to rectify the situation? At RB12, we believe every living room can receive some sort of revamp, upgrade or declutter to transform it into […]
Do you find yourself asking if your house needs a dining room? The answer is yes! Today, some contemporary interior designers and architects combine the dining room with the kitchen to save space and to create alternative rooms, such as playrooms, laundry rooms and more. However, the dining room is more than just a place […]
Last month we looked at some of our latest brands supplying us with trendy, contemporary furniture pieces. Today we are exploring home accessories and homewares that we have brought in to our collections at RB12, Shoreditch. Your home furnishings are the details that make your home your own. They are the finishing touches that help […]
As we move into 2021 we are excited to put a spotlight on some of our stunning new furniture suppliers that have joined the RB12 family of brands this year. As you know we are crazy about Italian furniture, with its rich history of ornate design can be traced back to Roman times. But from […]
