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James 'JB' Broad

James 'JB' Broad

The Arts & Crafts Movement: Where Beauty And Craftsmanship Collide

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of the Arts and Crafts Movement. It’s the late 19th/early 20th century, and the industrial…

4 min readSep 15, 2023

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The Arts & Crafts Movement: Where Beauty And Craftsmanship Collide

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James 'JB' Broad

A history of JBI

I (Emma) officially joined James Broad Interiors in August 2020. Unofficially? Well, unofficially I met James Broad back in February 2017…

5 min readMar 15, 2021

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A history of JBI

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James 'JB' Broad

The Bidding Room — Series 1

If you happen to tune into BBC1 on weekdays at half 4 or at half 7 on Wednesday evenings, you will have discovered a new TV show from the…

6 min readMar 7, 2021

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The Bidding Room — Series 1

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James 'JB' Broad

Why wicker?

Plant based isn’t just for food; 2020 has seen the resurgence of wicker, traditionally made from materials of plant origin such as rattan…

3 min readDec 3, 2020

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Why wicker?

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James 'JB' Broad

Auctions for Beginners

Money is a bit tight for everyone at the moment due to our current economic situation (thanks Covid) and whether you are just starting out…

3 min readSep 29, 2020

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Auctions for Beginners

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James 'JB' Broad

Dark Delicious Decor

Now that we are leaving the bright sunny days of summer, you might be looking to revamp your interior with a more cosy vibe ready for the…

3 min readSep 4, 2020

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Dark Delicious Decor

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James 'JB' Broad

A short history of the Persian carpet

The Persian carpet has a rich history which dates back over 2,500 years. They have been popular in homes for centuries and are considered…

5 min readJan 13, 2020

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A short history of the Persian carpet

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James 'JB' Broad

The 20th century history of the Anglepoise lamp — 1933–1985

“The Anglepoise is a minor miracle of balance, a quality in life we do not value as we should” — Sir Kennith Grange

5 min readJan 6, 2020

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The 20th century history of the Anglepoise lamp — 1933–1985

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James 'JB' Broad

Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 — a Classic

The industry name for colour has announced their Colour of the Year for 2020, Classic Blue — the 6th time Pantone have opted for a blue in…

3 min readJan 1, 2020

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Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 — a Classic

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James 'JB' Broad

Replica paintings are getting better, so you need to prepare yourself!

Art is a wonderful thing. Something that has been collected for and will continue to be collected for hundreds of years. So you’ve found…

6 min readAug 22, 2019

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Replica paintings are getting better, so you need to prepare yourself!

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James 'JB' Broad

James 'JB' Broad

I’m 28, CEO of James Broad Interiors and appearing on BBC1's 'The Bidding Room' and Discovery's 'The Great Antiques Challenge'

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