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Guides, comparisons and reference notes

Working notes from the Faura team for interior designers, architects, developers and contractors specifying Italian furniture, joinery and textiles in London.

• Guide · Trade practice · 10 July 2026 · 6 min read

  Trade-Only vs Retail Furniture Showrooms in London: What's the Difference?

  Trade-only and retail furniture showrooms in London work differently: access, pricing, sampling and specification. A practical guide for designers, architects and buyers.

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• Guide · London showrooms · 14 July 2026 · 8 min read

  The Best Luxury Furniture Showrooms in London (2026 Guide)

  An honest 2026 guide to the best luxury furniture showrooms in London — including FCI, Chaplins, Tollgard, YDF and Faura's trade-only Westminster showroom.

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• Guide · Trade accounts · 18 July 2026 · 7 min read

  How Interior Designers Open a Trade Account for Designer Furniture in London

  How London interior designers open a trade account for designer furniture: eligibility, documents required, pricing and how to make the most of trade access.

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• Guide · Italian brands · 20 July 2026 · 8 min read

  Italian Furniture Brands London Designers Should Know in 2026

  A working directory of Italian furniture, joinery and textile brands London designers should know in 2026 — from Laura Meroni and Longhi to Dedar, Turri and Cantori.

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• Guide · Specification · 22 July 2026 · 9 min read

  Where to Source Furniture, Lighting and Finishes for a London Project: A Specifier's Guide

  A specifier's guide to sourcing furniture, lighting and finishes for a London project — design districts, trade showrooms, sample libraries and delivery logistics.

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