Trade accounts, trade discounts and who actually owns them: the part of an interior design project nobody explains to the person paying for it. Interior designers buy furniture through trade accounts with authorised dealers, who pass on a discount from their own manufacturer pricing. The discount varies with…
Nobody in this trade likes to put numbers on a page, which is exactly why you should have some before you walk into a showroom. A good European made sofa starts at around £3,000 to £4,000 for a ready to ship design, around £7,000 for a made to…
Almost every furniture showroom in the country describes itself as an authorised dealer, and almost nobody explains what it means or why it should matter to you. An authorised dealer has a direct contract with the manufacturer, buys stock straight from the factory, and can specify, warranty and…
The first question on almost every project, and the one this trade is strangely reluctant to answer plainly. Most made-to-order European furniture takes six to eight weeks from the deposit being paid to the piece reaching the UK, with delivery on top. A few brands run to ten.…
One of the few furniture decisions people genuinely lose sleep over, and the answer has almost nothing to do with which looks better. For a table a family actually eats at every day, ceramic is usually the right answer. It resists heat and scratching, it does not stain,…
A guide for interior designers, developers and homeowners navigating a furnishing project. FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, the movable items and finishing pieces that furnish a space without being part of its permanent structure. That is the FF&E meaning in one line: everything from sofas and…
Italian design has real prestige, but in the family homes we furnish across North London, the prestige only matters if the piece survives a normal week. Looking for the best Italian furniture brands for a family home? Seven stand out for us. MSI London is an authorised dealer…
Italy tends to dominate the conversation around European furniture, but Spain has its own serious tradition, often family-run, comfort-led and built for everyday living. Two of the best Spanish furniture brands for family homes are both available through MSI London: Fama, whose sofas are designed explicitly around family…
Vondom outdoor furniture is now available through MSI London, with our first Africa and Gatsby edit bringing together sculptural seating, tables and planters in a soft outdoor palette.
MSI London is a trade-focused luxury furniture supplier and showroom in High Barnet, created for interior designers who want access to exclusive brands, competitive trade pricing and a space they can use with their clients.