Urban Village Blog

Autumn/Winter interior design trends

After what felt like an eternity, the summer sun is finally dimming in the sky, basking the streets of SE5 in an autumnal glow. Naturally, as we start to cool after one of the hottest summers on record, we’re set to spend more time inside our hom...

10 Signs We’ve Been in South London Too Long

South London, we love you. We love your vibrant mix of cultures. We love your independent businesses, your nooks and crannies and even your giant hills. And who cares if the Tube only runs through part of you? Why would we want to leave anyway? Her...

Sustainable shopping in South London

Our pick of the most eco-friendly shops and traders in South London, from plastic-free groceries to bags made from recycled umbrellas.

How plastic is your home?

We love being environmentally friendly at Urban Village (see our other blog on the ways that you can make your home more sustainable) but even we’re still surprised by how easy it can be to swap out plastic for sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives.

Urban Village: local heroes continued!

We are so proud of our local community and the heroes in our area just keep growing and growing. Here we share even more of the businesses that are doing their bit to help out…