Be it for your wedding looks or for your new home as your start your new journey together, there’s something special in the timelessness of heritage style. While minimalism ruled as the top trend in the past year, 2024 is all about expressing your individual taste. And as your home is a reflection of who you are, what’s better than showcasing your personality through your décor!
If you’re looking for inspiration, forget the Pinterest boards and look a little closer to home. Tap into your South Asian heritage filled with colours and crafts to light up your space. Wondering where to find the most authentic Eastern, handcrafted pieces in the UK? Visit Indigo Oriental Antiques, a beautiful family-owned antique furniture house located in the remote countryside of Wiltshire.
Inside The Showroom
This 13,000 sqft showroom and warehouse stocks the largest selection of authentic Indian antiques and furniture in the UK. Established in the mid 1970s by Richard and Marion Lightbrown, the store now offers both traditional and contemporary interior options. Each piece here, handcrafted by craftsman in the East, guarantees to bring character and a touch of tradition to your space. Whether you are a history buff, want to tap into your heritage or simply a collector of beautiful pieces, Indigo Oriental Antiques is the ultimate décor haven for you.
“We cherry pick and we're very fussy buyers. We always buy beautiful things that we know will give us joy, so if they don’t sell quickly we get to enjoy them a little bit longer,” shared founder Marion Lightbrown when talking about the duo’s vision. It’s safe to say that you’ll need to plan a day trip to fully indulge in the unique offerings of this store.
Pièce de Résistance
From handpicked furniture, candles, textiles, mirrors, garden accessories to beautiful homeware, there’s something for everyone here. The traditional chest of drawers and the bone inlay furniture and decorative homeware, hand-carved in India are some of the most exquisite pieces on offer at Indigo Oriental Antiques. Imagine decking your home with timeless, heritage furniture pieces like these that will make it look no less than a royal palace of the Maharajas. In fact, just one gorgeous piece is all you need to make a statement.
You can even jazz up your garden area with decorative stone carved lanterns and cast iron bonfire bowls straight from Rajasthan. One of our personal favourite is the 18th century carved stone jali fretwork window that were historically used in stone havelis. Your home deserves to have a unique aesthetic of its own and incorporating one-of-a-kind pieces like these will help you achieve it.
Plan your visit to Indigo Oriental Antiques today to give your home the gift of heritage.
For more information, visit:
Indigo Oriental Antiques
www.Indigo-UK.com
Instagram: @IndigoAntiques