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QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP Ugo Design
The brainchild of Cambridge-based furniture designer Hugo Franklin, Ugo Design began as a lockdown project. However, thanks in large part to its eco-conscious ethos and minimalist design, it has grown fast as a business. “Our commitment is to design Scandi-inspired furniture crafted for both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality,” says Hugo. “We strive to integrate our furniture into the unique spaces of our customers’ homes, ensuring that each piece not only complements their lifestyle, but also supports their needs.” With a bespoke product service offered alongside its standard portfolio, every item has been thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind, using 100% renewable resources by working with eco-friendly linoleum and birch plywood. The business also prides itself on supporting reforestation and carbon offsetting projects. @ugo.design | ugodesign.co.uk
HILLS AND HEDGEROWS THOUGHTFUL GIFTING
Inspired by the natural beauty of our meaningful landscapes, founder Sarah named her lifestyle store after two of her most familiar sights. Handcrafted pieces such as tactile ceramics, comforting textiles and botanical home fragrances are chosen for their quality, practicality and sustainability credentials. They use only natural and plant-based materials to encourage moments to pause. Sarah is a keen supporter of British cut flower farms, so you will often see cut stems or foraged finds to help in reconnecting with nature. Unsurprisingly, environmental impact is of paramount importance, so Sarah employs a considered approach to packaging, gift wrapping and selecting independent brands. One day, she hopes to open a bricks-and-mortar store in Cambridgeshire as a place for creative gatherings and workshops, showing that Hills and Hedgerows is more than just a place to shop, but a place to inspire. @hillsandhedgerowsuk | hillsandhedgerows.co.uk
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