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<BlogPage id="1208" parentID="1207" level="2" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-07-26T11:58:25" updateDate="2013-07-26T12:52:09" nodeName="News" urlName="news" path="-1,1207,1208" isDoc="" nodeType="1170" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1142" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPage"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>1</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage /><youTubeId /><bodyText></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary></pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><BlogPost id="1238" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-07-26T14:04:05" updateDate="2014-10-31T09:09:23" nodeName="BIID Announces merit award winner at AGM" urlName="biid-announces-merit-award-winner-at-agm" path="-1,1207,1208,1238" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="admin" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1001/mlp_6432new.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>As part of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at RIBA’s HQ, London on Thursday 27th June, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) revealed that Past BIID President and Director of the Interior Design School in London, Iris Dunbar is the worthy recipient of its prestigious Merit Award.
Iris received the award for her outstanding contribution to the interior design sector over many years. A pioneer of Interior Design in its modern form, Iris studied Interiors within the School of Architecture at Dundee University and set up The Interior Design School in 1991. Throughout her career as a practitioner and educator, she has promoted the interior design profession, inspiring clients and designers to create an interior environment that lifts our spirits. She is a Past President of the British Institute of Interior Design (2008-2010), and in her role as board director of The International Federation of Interior Architects and Designers, Iris is involved with worldwide interior issues.
Sue Timney, President of the BIID commented “Iris is a fantastic supporter of our organisation, both in the UK and on the international stage. She has also served the Institute as a very successful President and is currently an Executive Board Member with the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers. This award is in recognition of her tremendous contribution to the profession and I am honoured to present her with this award.”
Also as part of the AGM, Katy Graham, Director of London-based practice, interiorbeing, was awarded the BIID CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Award for her achievement in earning the most points out of all BIID members in the calendar year. Katy Graham accumulated 92 CPD points, therefore winning the BIID CPD Award for 2013. In addition to attending lectures and seminars, Katy recently gained an MSc with distinction in Construction Project Management from the University of Westminster. 
As part of her course she won the RICS London Student award for achieving the highest marks of any London university student studying within the field of architecture and the built environment and she also won the CIOB International Research and Innovation award for her dissertation.
The AGM provided BIID members with the chance to learn about the institute’s progress over the past twelve months; and join in conversation with the committee about the future plans for the Institute.
For more information on the BIID, please visit <a href="http://www.biid.org.uk">www.biid.org.uk</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/1375/mlp_6432new.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Iris Dunbar is the worthy recipient</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-07-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>interior design,BIID</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1239" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="0" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-07-26T14:08:39" updateDate="2013-07-26T20:39:06" nodeName="Asco Lights launch virtual lighting experience" urlName="asco-lights-launch-virtual-lighting-experience" path="-1,1207,1208,1239" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="admin" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/811/screen-shot-2013-07-26-at-201505.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>With over a decade of experience in lighting design for <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk/inspiration/inspired-spaces-zone/commercial/">commercial</a> and <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk/inspiration/inspired-spaces-zone/residential/">residential</a> <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk/clients/">clients</a> throughout the UK, Asco Lights has the professional expertise to assist any <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk/clients/architect/">architect</a>, interior designer, electrical engineer, property developer, hotelier, home entertainment and automation company, restaurateur or homeowner on any size of project be it one room in a home or an entire commercial building. Our conceptions range from the practical and compliant to the innovative and spectacular, and our lighting designers excel at tailoring their talents to each individual client’s needs.
Whether you’re looking for our lighting designers to simply produce a clear and meticulously detailed CAD illustration or to take a more involved role, as project managers of your lighting installation on site, or to supply, internationally source or design the perfect light fittings for your needs, you could not wish for a better or more knowledgeable partner.
Asco Lights launch the virtual lighting experience this unique concept has been designed and implemented in order to create compelling visions of light, which allows you to explore and discover the endless opportunities of lighting design alongside product supply. We would love for you to view the below link and to receive your professional feedback with regards to the platform .  Please find below the a test live link for the “ Virtual Lighting Experience”. 
To check out the virtual lighting experience <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk/inspiration/virtual-room/">click here</a>
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>UK-based Lighting consultants launch virtual lighting tool.</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-07-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>interior design,Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1240" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="0" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-07-26T14:08:58" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:06:15" nodeName="Kelly Hoppen MBE Launches stunning new collection" urlName="kelly-hoppen-mbe-launches-stunning-new-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,1240" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="admin" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/849/thumbs.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>KH Zero 1 is the new contemporary collection launched by renowned world-class interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE. The much-anticipated tap and shower collection has been created in partnership with Crosswater, that presents Kelly Hoppen’s signature style translating design integrity into today’s modern bathrooms. With a fabulous outline shape and subtle curved detail, the resulting form and a matching lever is a truly exciting proposition.  Sublime comfort in the bathroom inspired Hoppen's vision for the KH Zero 1 collection that immediately evokes a sophisticated finishing touch. Choose from a beautiful deck mounted basin tap in a choice of 3 heights, or a wall mount basin set that screams hotel chic. The stunning floor standing bath shower mixer with integral shower kit, grandly statuesque in form but offering outstanding form and function. The refined smart range of recessed thermostatic valves complete the KH Zero 1 collection so that the entire bathroom is enjoyable and workable. The successful and complementary partnership will see three further exciting collections introduced throughout 2013/14.
<a href="http://www.crosswater.co.uk/">www.crosswater.co.uk</a> T: 0845 873 8840</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>KH Zero 1 is the new contemporary collection </pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-07-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Brassware</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1280" parentID="1240" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-07-26T20:56:16" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:03:47" nodeName="Image1" urlName="image1" path="-1,1207,1208,1240,1280" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1484/kh-01.jpg</image><bodyText>A. Floor standing bath shower mixer with shower kit £1190</bodyText></Image><Image id="1281" parentID="1240" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-07-26T20:57:22" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:03:32" nodeName="Image2" urlName="image2" path="-1,1207,1208,1240,1281" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1485/kh-02.jpg</image><bodyText>B. Basin monobloc £249.00, C. Floor standing bath shower mixer with shower kit £1190.00, D. Deck mounted basin 3 hole set £299.00</bodyText></Image><Image id="1282" parentID="1240" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-07-26T20:59:58" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:01:11" nodeName="Image3" urlName="image3" path="-1,1207,1208,1240,1282" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1486/kh-03.jpg</image><bodyText>E. Mini basin monobloc £229.00, F. Bidet monobloc £249.00, G. Basin monobloc tall £279.00, H. Wall mounted basin 2 hole set £249.00, I. Deck mounted 3 hole set £299.00</bodyText></Image><Image id="1283" parentID="1240" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-07-26T21:01:49" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:02:45" nodeName="Image4" urlName="image4" path="-1,1207,1208,1240,1283" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1487/kh-04.jpg</image><bodyText>J. Wall mounted basin 2 hole set £249.00</bodyText></Image><Image id="1284" parentID="1240" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-07-26T21:04:04" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:04:26" nodeName="Image5" urlName="image5" path="-1,1207,1208,1240,1284" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1488/kh-05.jpg</image><bodyText>K. Basin monobloc tall £279.00 
</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1285" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="1" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-07-26T21:15:52" updateDate="2013-08-08T08:56:04" nodeName="India fabric collection celebrates Asian culture" urlName="india-fabric-collection-celebrates-asian-culture" path="-1,1207,1208,1285" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1489/origins_fabric_collection_nostalgia1.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Creative textile designer Julia Brendel, uses tones and intricate patterns beautifully inspired by the artistic influences that Asian culture has on the world, to create India – an alluring and charismatic fabric collection. In India, colours play an important decorative and also symbolical role in everyday life. Julia celebrates colour in her Indian pattern by using rich dyes that complement the sumptuous, lavish feel of this silk fabric. Yellow stands for sanctity, representing knowledge and acumen whereas Gold is used to represent passion for the precious metal in India. Green equates to the harvest or a new beginning and it is a manifestation of God. It also symbolises peace and happiness. Blue is the colour of rivers, seas and the sky, it’s also associated with Lord Krishna and other Gods. Pink is the colour of the beautiful city of Jaipur and stands for its hospitality, it’s also the colour of a Rani (Indian queen).  Produced by master craftsman in the UK, the fabrics are created using the traditional method of the jacquard weaving technique to enable most of the India Collection to be fully reversible, so the pattern can be enjoyed on both sides in its reverse colour combination. The pattern is weaved into luxurious silks, a cotton upholstery version, an elegant silk blend and a vibrantly coloured and richly textured chenille.
The India Collection is ideal for upholstery, curtains, blinds and cushion covers. Pricesrange from £94/m for cotton viscose mix, and £156.00/m for the silk, viscose mix. <a href="http://www.juliabrendel.com/">www.juliabrendel.com </a> T: 01795 599 840</bodyText><bodyText2> </bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Creative textile designer Julia Brendel launches colourful new collection </pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-07-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Upholstery</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1286" parentID="1285" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-07-26T21:23:17" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:23:31" nodeName="Image1" urlName="image1" path="-1,1207,1208,1285,1286" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1490/jb_08_1.jpg</image><bodyText></bodyText></Image><Image id="1287" parentID="1285" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-07-26T21:23:49" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:24:03" nodeName="Image2" urlName="image2" path="-1,1207,1208,1285,1287" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1491/jb_08_2.jpg</image><bodyText></bodyText></Image><Image id="1288" parentID="1285" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-07-26T21:24:41" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:25:00" nodeName="Image3" urlName="image3" path="-1,1207,1208,1285,1288" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1492/jb_08_3.jpg</image><bodyText></bodyText></Image><Image id="1289" parentID="1285" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-07-26T21:25:14" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:25:24" nodeName="Image4" urlName="image4" path="-1,1207,1208,1285,1289" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1493/jb_08_4.jpg</image><bodyText></bodyText></Image><Image id="1290" parentID="1285" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-07-26T21:25:52" updateDate="2013-07-26T21:26:04" nodeName="Image5" urlName="image5" path="-1,1207,1208,1285,1290" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1494/jb_08_5.jpg</image><bodyText></bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1291" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="1" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-07-26T21:31:47" updateDate="2013-08-08T08:48:05" nodeName="Delta Light Bible 10 features new LED light collection" urlName="delta-light-bible-10-features-new-led-light-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,1291" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1495/afbeelding6.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Delta Light has launched the tenth edition of its Lighting Bible catalogue at a party in Shoreditch in London. For the first time, the catalogue is available as an iPad app.
The catalogue has more than 1000 pages, comprising of 4420 product references and high quality project images that show the company’s range of high-specification luminaires in situ. The manufacturer’s latest generation of LED luminaires, eye-catching new form factors, an extensive new range of  outdoor luminaires plus wallwash and downlight solutions are all included.
Download the Lighting Bible 10 app for mobile use. More information at <a href="http://www.deltalight.com/LB10">www.deltalight.com/LB10</a>
New Ipad app available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/the-lighting-bible-10/id642377364?l=nl&amp;mt=8">here</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New catalogue out now, first Delta Light iPad app edition launched</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-07-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1313" parentID="1291" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-07-31T09:21:11" updateDate="2013-07-31T09:25:41" nodeName="Delta1" urlName="delta1" path="-1,1207,1208,1291,1313" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1517/photo.png</image><bodyText>New Deltalight App for iPad..</bodyText></Image><Image id="1314" parentID="1291" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-07-31T09:28:14" updateDate="2013-07-31T09:29:13" nodeName="Delta2" urlName="delta2" path="-1,1207,1208,1291,1314" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1518/photo.png</image><bodyText>Images of lighting works really well on iPad screen..</bodyText></Image><Image id="1315" parentID="1291" level="4" creatorID="1" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-07-31T09:29:34" updateDate="2013-07-31T09:30:50" nodeName="Delta3" urlName="delta3" path="-1,1207,1208,1291,1315" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="davidslater" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1519/photo.png</image><bodyText>The App is perfect to find the light fitting you require..</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1369" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-08-08T08:28:04" updateDate="2013-08-08T08:55:04" nodeName="B&O Play launches Nordic Sky edition of iconic loudspeaker" urlName="bo-play-launches-nordic-sky-edition-of-iconic-loudspeaker" path="-1,1207,1208,1369" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="Steve May" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1559/twilight-dawn-dusk-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designer hi-fi brand B&amp;O Play has released a new iteration of its remarkable A9 circular loudspeaker. The Nordic Sky edition has been inspired by Scandinavian design and architecture, and is intended to bring “the beautiful light and intensity of Scandinavian summer nights straight into the living room.” It has been officially launched at this week’s Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Marie Kristine Schmidt, Head of the company’s Creative Centre, says: “We’ve captured and recreated the essence of Scandinavian summer and made it part of our product concept. We cherish and celebrate light up here in the north – and Nordic Sky is just that, a celebration. The way that a song can invoke memories so can the feeling of a summer night spent outside with those close to you”
A trio of legs and covers are available: the Twilight cover features a blue gradient, with legs made of oak and blue feet, Dawn has a green gradient, with legs made of beech and grey feet, while Dusk sports a red Gradient, with legs made of walnut tree and pink feet.
“From the sweet blue lights at Twilight to the green darkness of Dawn and all the way to the eerie redness of Dusk, the three different editions of Nordic Sky let you dress up your BeoPlay A9 and change its appearance to match your mood,” says Kristine Schmidt.
Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Corporate VP of B&amp;O PLAY, says the company has created a modern classic with the A9. The loudspeaker, designed by Øivind Alexander Slaatto, has already won an IF Product Design Award and been acclaimed as a Best of Innovations winner at CES. It’s intended to be used with wi-fi music systems, and is Apple AirPlay and DNLA streaming compatible. 
The BeoPlay A9 Nordic Sky Edition retails for £1,699; the Nordic Sky Accessory Pack for owners of the first edition A9 are priced at £169. All are available from Bang &amp; Olufsen stores, the B&amp;O PLAY online store (beoplay.com), and selected design and department stores from this month.
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New model celebrates Scandinavian design and architecture</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Technology</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1378" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="6" createDate="2013-08-10T08:30:14" updateDate="2013-08-10T08:52:27" nodeName="Customisable VisionArt radiators are one of a kind" urlName="customisable-visionart-radiators-are-one-of-a-kind" path="-1,1207,1208,1378" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="Steve May" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1569/visionartmain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you’re looking to put a very individual stamp on your next radiators, consider the new VisionArt designer radiator from The Radiator &amp; Bathroom Gallery. For the first time, customers can put an image of their choice over a specially designed radiator to create a bespoke, one of a kind piece. Ingeniously, VisionArt is created by digitally printing images onto toughened glass which is then fixed to stainless steel heaters.
The Radiator &amp; Bathroom Gallery offers a large bank of images which are ready to print. Buyers can also provide their own imagery for a truly personalised a product. One such artwork is the Movie Stars façade (pictured above), this VisionArt radiator measures 185 x 60 x 10 (w/h/d)cm with a heat output of 6705 BTUs and retails from £1,778. Other designs are available on request and are priced accordingly.  
The Radiator &amp; Bathroom Gallery has a showroom at 140 Hermon Hill, South Woodford, London E18 1QH. Visit them online at the <a href="http://www.theradiatorgallery.com">theradiatorgallery.com</a>.
 
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Personalised radiators from The Radiator &amp; Bathroom Gallery</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators,Art</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1379" parentID="1378" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-08-10T08:44:56" updateDate="2013-08-10T08:52:33" nodeName="VisionArtwhite" urlName="visionartwhite" path="-1,1207,1208,1378,1379" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="Steve May" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1567/facade-white.jpg</image><bodyText>The Movie Stars façade is just one of a number of designs available in the VisionArt range...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1380" parentID="1378" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-08-10T08:45:59" updateDate="2013-08-10T08:52:35" nodeName="Visionartred" urlName="visionartred" path="-1,1207,1208,1378,1380" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="Steve May" writerName="Steve May" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1568/the-radiator-and-bathroom-gallery-visionart-designer-radiator-with-movie-stars-facade-red.jpg</image><bodyText>Any image can be printed onto a VisionArt radiator. The creative possibilities are endless...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1441" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="7" createDate="2013-08-22T09:00:26" updateDate="2013-08-23T13:13:05" nodeName="IC Lights playfully balance light and simplicity" urlName="ic-lights-playfully-balance-light-and-simplicity" path="-1,1207,1208,1441" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1607/ic-lights-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A brilliant fusion of light and balance, Michael Anastassiades’ new IC Lights for Flos set out to challenge the equilibrium of illumination. A 30cm glass sphere hangs from an anthracite stem, protruding out from an improbable slanting baton. The appearance appears unstable, as if the opalescent ball may fall from its mouring at any time - but that’s exactly what the London-based Cypriot designer was setting out to achieve. The lights reflect Anastassiades’s love of industrial simplicity. He likens the design to a juggling act in which both sphere and baton are skillfully balanced.
Offering plenty of scope, Anastassiades’s IC Lights are available in wall-mounted, table and hanging versions from Flos. There’s a choice of painted anthracite or brushed brass finishes, with a 200mm diffuser and 60 W ES halogen giving 980 lumens, or larger 300mm diffuser with a 105W ES halogen giving 1980 lm.
At this year’s Milan Design Week, Anastassiades unveiled his String Lights, again for Flos, a similarly bold concept in which LED lamps are suspended from taut black electric wires. The idea is that the lighting literally becomes part of the lines formed by the walls of a room. Two different light sources are employed, one in the shape of an isosceles triangle, the other in the form of a sphere. The lamps used are 2700K 25w multichip LEDs, offering 1910 lm and a CRI of 90.
For more visit <a href="http://www.michaelanastassiades.com">michaelanastassiades.com</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Michael Anastassiades challenges the equilibrium of illumination</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1442" parentID="1441" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-08-22T09:06:40" updateDate="2013-08-22T09:16:25" nodeName="ICLightsangle" urlName="iclightsangle" path="-1,1207,1208,1441,1442" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1608/ic-lightsangle.jpg</image><bodyText>Michael Anastassiades’ IC Lights play with balance...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1443" parentID="1441" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-08-22T09:08:15" updateDate="2013-08-22T09:16:27" nodeName="ICLightsstanding" urlName="iclightsstanding" path="-1,1207,1208,1441,1443" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1609/ic-lights-floorstanding.jpg</image><bodyText>There are a variety of design options with the IC Lights...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1444" parentID="1441" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-08-22T09:10:39" updateDate="2013-08-22T09:16:30" nodeName="Stringlights" urlName="stringlights" path="-1,1207,1208,1441,1444" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1610/string-lights.jpg</image><bodyText>Michael Anastassiades’ String Lights were unveiled at Milan Design Week...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1453" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="8" createDate="2013-08-23T10:49:28" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:07:00" nodeName="De-clutter with a Next Generation White Library" urlName="de-clutter-with-a-next-generation-white-library" path="-1,1207,1208,1453" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/1614/white-librarymain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Fitted furniture specialist Neville Johnson has unveiled its Next Generation White Library storage solution. This minimalist library takes a classic approach and updates it with a clean, fresh look. Offering an entirely bespoke design service, the White Library brings floor to ceiling storage to any room in the home. A wide variety of shelf heights and widths are possible, allowing all manner of books, ornaments and mementos to be displayed, while concealed compartments can be integrated for more precious artefacts - or the odd surprise.
The White Library incorporates light oak accent boards in the new grey Bardolino finish with crisp white cabinetry. Every design is unique and customised to a specific brief, which makes this storage solution ideal for architecturally challenging spaces; sloping roofs, unconventional doorways and awkward room shapes are par for the course. A matching library ladder ensures every nook is reachable, as well as adding a scholarly aesthetic to the chosen space. Retail prices start from £3,000. To arrange a consultation or receive a brochure call Neville Johnson on 0161 873 8333, or visit <a href="http://www.nevillejohnson.co.uk">www.nevillejohnson.co.uk</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Neville Johnson turns any space into a bespoke storage haven</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Minimalist,Storage</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1454" parentID="1453" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-08-23T10:54:12" updateDate="2013-08-23T11:00:14" nodeName="Whiteladder" urlName="whiteladder" path="-1,1207,1208,1453,1454" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1615/neville-johnson-white-painted-library-ladder.jpg</image><bodyText>Make use of all the available ceiling height with a matching White Library ladder...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1456" parentID="1453" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-08-23T10:55:19" updateDate="2013-08-23T11:00:17" nodeName="whitefloor" urlName="whitefloor" path="-1,1207,1208,1453,1456" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/1616/white-painted-library-floor.jpg</image><bodyText>No matter how awkward the shape of a room, a fitted storage solution like the White Library can transform it into a valued space...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1465" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="9" createDate="2013-08-26T09:05:55" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:05:18" nodeName="Lightjunction adds leading brands to debut trade show" urlName="lightjunction-adds-leading-brands-to-debut-trade-show" path="-1,1207,1208,1465" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4880/brokis2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lightjunction, the London trade show dedicated to high-end decorative lighting, has confirmed a bevy of exhibitors for its inaugural showcase next month. Visitors to the show, which will take place over four days from Thursday September 19 to Sunday September 22 (with a press preview on Wednesday September 18), can bathe in a range of creative lighting solutions from companies including Brokis (the tinted glass Muffin is pictured above), Vitamin, NUD Collection, Trainspotters, International Studio and Sharon Marston.
Featured products will cover a range of styles: Sharon Marston will bring six interior installations from its portfolio of bespoke fibre-optic designs; Trainspotters, an expert in reclaimed industrial lighting, will feature its new UK-manufactured French Streetlight model, based on the predecessor salvaged from the streets of Lille. NUD Collection will be launching a new array of London Underground inspired hand-painted LED lamps.
This new event is organized as part of the wider designjunction show, in partnership with Cameron Peters Fine Lighting, the specialist lighting consultancy firm. lightjunction will be held at The Sorting Office, 21-23 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1AP.
Attendance is free. Visit <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk">www.thedesignjunction.co.uk</a> for more info. Anyone eager to join the roster of exhibitors should contact James Grant on jgrant@thedesignjunction.co.uk
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>High-end London expo should prove to be illuminating</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1466" parentID="1465" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-08-26T09:18:02" updateDate="2013-08-26T09:38:02" nodeName="lightjunctionsharon" urlName="lightjunctionsharon" path="-1,1207,1208,1465,1466" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4881/sharon-marston.jpg</image><bodyText>Sharon Marston will be showcasing its innovative fibre-optic technology at Lightjunction...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1467" parentID="1465" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-08-26T09:21:20" updateDate="2013-08-26T09:38:04" nodeName="Inrenational studio" urlName="inrenational-studio" path="-1,1207,1208,1465,1467" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4882/international-studio.jpg</image><bodyText>London-based International Studio will be showing the Apollo modular light system...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1468" parentID="1465" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-08-26T09:25:32" updateDate="2013-08-26T09:38:07" nodeName="NUDcollection" urlName="nudcollection" path="-1,1207,1208,1465,1468" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4883/nud-collection.jpg</image><bodyText>NUD will be launching a new collection of Underground inspired, hand painted LED Lamps...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1469" parentID="1465" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-08-26T09:28:26" updateDate="2013-08-26T09:38:09" nodeName="Trainspotters" urlName="trainspotters" path="-1,1207,1208,1465,1469" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4884/trainspotters.jpg</image><bodyText>Trainspotters will offer its unique remakes using reclaimed industrial lighting and salvage...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1470" parentID="1465" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-08-26T09:31:11" updateDate="2013-08-26T09:38:11" nodeName="Vitamin" urlName="vitamin" path="-1,1207,1208,1465,1470" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4885/vitamin.jpg</image><bodyText>New lighting products from Vitamin will include the Knot, Tied Up and LED Cloak Pendent Lamp (pictured)...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1472" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="10" createDate="2013-08-27T07:46:43" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:04:07" nodeName="BIID to play a major role at London Design Festival" urlName="biid-to-play-a-major-role-at-london-design-festival" path="-1,1207,1208,1472" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4886/hi-macs-by-lg-hausys.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will be highly involved with this year’s London Design Festival, hosting a panel discussion at 100% Design, opening the seminar programme at Decorex International 2013 and joining debate at designjunction.
Talks with 100% Design take place each day at the massively popular Earls Court expo in the main auditorium. BIID President Sue Timney will join the ‘BIID Presents’ discussion on Friday 20 September with an interior design focus, chaired by journalist Kate Burnett and featuring industry stalwarts Mary Fox Linton, Linda Morey Smith and Giles Miller. Seminars on the other days will cover Architecture, The Consumer and Creative Balance.
100% Design will divide its exhibitions between Interiors, Office, Kitchen &amp; Bathrooms and Eco Design and Build themes (including an exhibit from Korean architecture firm Office 53427, pictured above), plus an Emerging Brands space for new design talent. There’s also a central bar to cater for the estimated 30,000 attendees.
Timney will also kick off the seminar proceedings at Decorex International on Sunday September 22 in conversation with legendary photographer Andreas von Einsiedel, where he will discuss his influences and working relationships with designers. A BIID Honorary Fellow, von Einsiedel has been snapping interiors for over 25 years.
Decorex International, which began life in 1978 as a smallscale exclusive exhibition of high-end design, has exploded in scale in the intervening years – the 2013 event, at its new Kensington Palace venue, will feature nearly 300 handpicked companies from across the globe.
On the intervening Saturday, Timney will take to the stage at designjunction, as part of the Creative Luxe debate that will seek to nail down what determines Luxury in today’s designs, alongside Rodney Fitch, Charles Leon, David Trubridge and Aidan Walker.
“It‘s exciting to be a part of such an innovative, forward-thinking show,” says the BIID boss about designjunction, which will showcase furniture, lighting and worldwide product design during its five-day run at The Old Sorting Office on New Oxford Street. ‘The event showcases a range of high-quality international brands as well as smaller experimental labels – designers can enjoy the dynamic yet relaxed atmosphere.’
Highlighting designjunction’s left-field attitude is the presence of Japanese brand Tokyobike, which will run guided bike tours around London, starting and finishing at designjunction, and pointing out the capital’s ‘design destinations.’ So bring your plimsoles.
Diary dates: Designjunction, 18-22 September <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk">www.thedesignjunction.co.uk</a> Decorex International 2013, 22-25 September <a href="http://www.decorex.com">www.decorex.com</a> 100% Design, 18-21, September <a href="http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk">www.100percentdesign.co.uk</a>
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Joins seminars at 100% Design, Decorex and designjunction</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>BIID,Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1482" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="11" createDate="2013-08-28T08:29:53" updateDate="2013-08-28T08:39:37" nodeName="Stone Age to rock on following 25th birthday" urlName="stone-age-to-rock-on-following-25th-birthday" path="-1,1207,1208,1482" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Stone Age to rock on following 25th birthday</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/4895/limestone2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>October will see Stone Age, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of natural stone products, celebrate its 25th birthday.
The firm’s customer list includes architects and interior designers, plus private clients. Company founder Jo O’Grady describes it as offering a ‘full turn key solution’, with Stone Age ready to source and import materials from all over the globe to ensure the desired design is achieved. It now supplies more than ninety varieties, with multiple tonal options and textures from limestone, slate, marble, grantite, basalt and travertine. Pictured above, a statement floor of Brabazon limestone.
The company, which has showrooms in London, Bristol and Herfordshire, was launched back in 1988 by O’Grady and now employs 30 people, including family members Richard and Roderick.
Previous projects include helping to create Jinny Blom’s award-winning garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and largescale renovations of commercial properties, although Stone Age says its ethos is that there is no project ‘too big or too small’. It will work with clients on interior solutions for bathrooms, staircases, kitchens, wetrooms, living areas, mantels and flooring.
Check out the gallery pages at <a href="http://www.stone-age.co.uk">www.stone-age.co.uk</a> for a taster of its remarkable work.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>From sleek slabs of slate to mellow marble mouldings...</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring,Bathrooms,Kitchen</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1483" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="12" createDate="2013-08-28T09:12:58" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:02:41" nodeName="Escher-inspired Endless Stair to debut at the Tate Modern" urlName="escher-inspired-endless-stair-to-debut-at-the-tate-modern" path="-1,1207,1208,1483" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4896/stairmain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Visitors to the Tate Modern will be treated to an extraordinary example of modern architectural design this autumn when The Endless Stair takes up residence as part of the London Design Festival. The Escher-inspired installation will be on site between September 13 and October 10
Professor Alex de Rijke, director of architects dRMM who are leading the project, describes the Endless Stair as “a temporary structure designed to be endlessly reconfigured.” He adds that after initially considering a site at St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Design Festival team decided the best location for the Stair’s debut was outside the Tate Modern, citing the Tate’s programme of modern art and architecture, combined with the Thames panorama as a clincher.
Ben Evans, the director of the Festival, agrees: “As one of Britian’s most prestigious cultural institutions, and London’s most popular tourist attraction, Tate Modern is a magnificent setting for the Endless Stair. We are thrilled to bring the project to a site that will allow such a diverse audience to interact with this ambitious contemporary design structure.”
Director the Tate Modern Chris Dercon says he’s “delighted to support the London Design Festival" and looks forward to the installation becoming a "major attraction" this September.
The Endless Stair is the second hardwood structure that the AHEC (American Hardwood Export Council) has commissioned for the London Design Festival, in collaboration with Arup. While providing a unique public experience to celebrate imaginative design in London, the council believes such collaborations “have an important technical design legacy and challenge current thinking within the construction industry.”
The London Design Festival runs between September 14 -22, for more details visit <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com">www.londondesignfestival.com</a>
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Imaginative installation to be a highlight of London Design Festival</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Architecture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1484" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="13" createDate="2013-08-29T08:39:50" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:01:35" nodeName="Catch up with the BIID Design Invention conference" urlName="catch-up-with-the-biid-design-invention-conference" path="-1,1207,1208,1484" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4897/biid-conference.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId>SQkuPwaoo04</youTubeId><bodyText>The British Institute of Interior Design has published a highlights video from its recent Design Invention conference, held at RIBA. Those that weren’t able to attend can now catch-up on soundbites from the likes of Jason Bruges and Penny Sparke, and enjoy a some of the face-to-face interview with iconic designer and BIID Honorary Fellow Thomas Heatherwick, CBE. Just hit Play above.
BIID is also actively supporting the London Design Festival this September, with a variety of CPD sessions. Particularly look out for BIID president Sue Timney in conversation with BIID Honorary Fellow Andreas von Einsiedel at Decorex, scheduled for September 22. In a discussion, entitled ‘The Light Box’, von Einsiedel will ask the audience to take a different perspective on the interior, through the light and shade of the lens, and discuss his influences and vision along with the creative relationship he has with designers. It should be fascinating.
Also read; <a href="/news/biid-to-play-a-major-role-at-london-design-festival.aspx">BIID to play a major role at design festival </a><a href="/news/lightjunction-adds-leading-brands-to-debut-trade-show.aspx">Lighjunction adds leading brands to debut trade show</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Presentations and interviews from the event caught on camera</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>BIID,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1495" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="14" createDate="2013-08-30T08:56:17" updateDate="2013-09-15T18:00:44" nodeName="LG partners with Holly Fulton for limited edition washer" urlName="lg-partners-with-holly-fulton-for-limited-edition-washer" path="-1,1207,1208,1495" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4907/main5.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Celebrated British fashion designer Holly Fulton has partnered with South Korean electronics brand LG to produce a limited edition, customisable washing machine. The bespoke washer features a signature monochrome Holly Fulton fashion print wrap, which can be further customized by buyers online, to match accents or tastes within the home. You want a sprinkling of vivid red hearts, or a flash of yellow? Just select them from the online colour picker.
This is Holly Fulton’s first partnership with LG, Official Garment Care supplier to London Fashion Week, and the first time her signature graphics have appeared on a home appliance.
Holly said she was “delighted to collaborate” with LG on the project, revealing one of her goals has always been to see her designs “transferred into a different and innovative medium. Style is all about personal choice and I’m delighted to be able to express this through the Holly Fulton for LG project”
When asked what colour scheme she personally prefers, Holly told Inside ID: “It has to be the original monochrome print!” The designer then confided that the sample on display at the press launch (pictured above) was actually her own model, and that it would be shipped back to her home after the event. Currently the designer is putting the final touches to her collection for London Fashion week. “It always goes to the wire,” she said. “But I'm very excited!”
“It’s a tremendously innovative idea,” Dawn Stockell, LG Marketing Communications Manager told Inside ID. “We’re excited to be working with both London Fashion Week and Holly Fulton, two hugely influential brands in the UK fashion industry.” Stockell believes that the collaboration is a perfect fit for the appliance maker: “Our unique 6 Motion Direct Drive technology allows people to care for what they wear, from delicates to woollens, even the luxury couture garments we see on the catwalks.” She describes the 11kg capacity model as “the trendiest washing machine of the season!”
Stockwell also confided to Inside ID that the success of its partnership with London Fashion Week, could well see LG looking to other collaborations within the broader framework of the London Design Festival. “We have some ideas…” she told us.   
The washer is available exclusively from ao.com and has a retail price of £829.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Buyers can even customize the print online to match décor and tastes</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lifestyle,Appliances,Fashion</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1496" parentID="1495" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-08-30T09:16:17" updateDate="2013-08-30T09:36:21" nodeName="Hollyprint" urlName="hollyprint" path="-1,1207,1208,1495,1496" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4899/holly-prints.jpg</image><bodyText>The LG washer reflects the signature style of Holly Fulton's prints...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1497" parentID="1495" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-08-30T09:19:11" updateDate="2013-08-30T09:36:24" nodeName="Colourpicker" urlName="colourpicker" path="-1,1207,1208,1495,1497" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4900/style-selection.jpg</image><bodyText>Buyers can choose their own personal colour variant...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1498" parentID="1495" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-08-30T09:20:09" updateDate="2013-08-30T09:40:06" nodeName="Yellowblue" urlName="yellowblue" path="-1,1207,1208,1495,1498" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4901/yellow-and-blue.jpg</image><bodyText>Jazz up the monochrome print with a flash of yellow and blue...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1499" parentID="1495" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-08-30T09:20:51" updateDate="2013-08-30T09:36:31" nodeName="Hollyfulton" urlName="hollyfulton" path="-1,1207,1208,1495,1499" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4902/holly-portrait.jpg</image><bodyText>Holly says she's excited to see her designs in another medium...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1500" parentID="1495" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-08-30T09:22:15" updateDate="2013-08-30T09:36:34" nodeName="washerangle" urlName="washerangle" path="-1,1207,1208,1495,1500" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4903/washer-angle.jpg</image><bodyText>Cosmetics aside, the model is a high specification washing machine...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1503" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="15" createDate="2013-09-02T08:13:09" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:59:19" nodeName="Suzy Newton debuts with striking accent pieces" urlName="suzy-newton-debuts-with-striking-accent-pieces" path="-1,1207,1208,1503" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4908/filing-cabinet.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A new UK business creating luxury furniture and accessories is making waves with its debut autumn collection. Suzy Newton has released a selection of striking handmade accent pieces, including lighting, bespoke bedside tables, upholstered headboards, mirrors and picture frames. Accessories include cushions, bedspreads and valences using fabrics sourced from Designer’s Guild, Linwood, Harlequin and Blendworth. Working with furniture product designer David Newton, the range is big on bold patchwork colours and contrasting fabrics.
“I'm passionate about design, colour and craftsmanship,” explains Suzy. “During a ten year career as an interior designer, I’ve developed a deep passion for colour and textiles.” The aim, she says, “is to create show-stopping designs for the modern home.”
Prices from the Stourbridge-based designer start at £36 for picture frames up to £780 and beyond for occasional chairs, headboards and the like. Cushions retail at £75 for a large 19-inch square to £55 for a rectangle, 18 x 13-inches. Pictured above is the Wilfred filing cabinet, ticketed at £1440. Individual commissions are taken.
For more visit <a href="http://www.suzynewton.com/">www.suzynewton.com</a>
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/4913/bedcover-headboard.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Luxury furniture and colourful accessories for the modern home</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1504" parentID="1503" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-02T08:20:56" updateDate="2013-09-02T08:33:40" nodeName="newtonMirror" urlName="newtonmirror" path="-1,1207,1208,1503,1504" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4909/mirror.jpg</image><bodyText>This large Bretton mirror features a solid wood frame upholstered in velvets, silks and cottons...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1505" parentID="1503" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-02T08:22:38" updateDate="2013-09-02T08:37:50" nodeName="Newtondrawers" urlName="newtondrawers" path="-1,1207,1208,1503,1505" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4910/drawers.jpg</image><bodyText> Somewhere under this colourful Adele chest of drawers is oak... </bodyText></Image><Image id="1506" parentID="1503" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-02T08:25:13" updateDate="2013-09-02T08:33:47" nodeName="Newtonframe" urlName="newtonframe" path="-1,1207,1208,1503,1506" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4911/picture-frame.jpg</image><bodyText>Suzy Netwon offers a wide range of picture frames...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1507" parentID="1503" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-02T08:26:06" updateDate="2013-09-02T08:33:49" nodeName="newtonheadboard" urlName="newtonheadboard" path="-1,1207,1208,1503,1507" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4912/bedcover-headboard.jpg</image><bodyText>The Wallace kingsize headboard features a collection of silks, velvets and prints...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1512" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="16" createDate="2013-09-03T07:33:05" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:58:00" nodeName="Bathrooms specialist C.P. Hart to open Chelsea showroom" urlName="bathrooms-specialist-cp-hart-to-open-chelsea-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,1512" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4920/cph-chelsea-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>High-end bathroom retailer C.P. Hart will throw open the doors to its new Chelsea showroom during the London Design Festival later this month, hoping to seduce visitors with a statement interior and curated range of products.
Key to the new store, located on the Fulham Road, will be a central lighting sculpture designed by Jason Bruges Studio, working in tandem with a state-of-the-art media wall displaying themed animations. These innovations are part of the company’s aim to make the new showroom different to a traditional retail space, and one where architects and interior designers can flex their creative juices.
‘We want our customers to feel that C.P. Hart Chelsea is as an extension of their own studio or office, a creative space they can visit to interact with our bathroom experts and discuss projects freely,’ managing director Paul Rowland told Inside ID. ‘We’re confident that the showroom will bring real value to our customers and become a distinctive feature on the Fulham Road.’
Products on display will include C.P. Hart’s own Hoxton, London and Giro ranges, alongside exclusive selections from international designers. The company is aiming to cater for classic, contemporary and cutting-edge tastes across a range that includes baths, showers, furniture, sanitaryware and accessories.
The Chelsea store will be C.P. Hart’s ninth showroom in the capital – beyond the M25 it has premises in Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, St Albans and Guildford. C.P. Hart Chelsea will be open from 9am until 8pm during the London Design Festival (September 14-22). Find it at 243–245 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HY or visit <a href="http://www.cphart.co.uk">www.cphart.co.uk</a> for more info.
Also read: <a href="/news/customisable-visionart-radiators-are-one-of-a-kind.aspx">Customisable VisionArt radiators are one of a kind</a> <a href="/news/biid-to-play-a-major-role-at-london-design-festival.aspx">BIID to play a major role at London Design Festival </a><a href="/news/catch-up-with-the-biid-design-invention-conference.aspx">Catch up with the BIID Design Invention conference</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New store aims to be a ‘creative space’ for bathroom professionals</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1513" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="17" createDate="2013-09-03T17:44:05" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:56:38" nodeName="Collectable art from The London Underground" urlName="collectable-art-from-the-london-underground" path="-1,1207,1208,1513" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4921/posters-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Interior designers looking to make a quirky art statement may find it difficult to resist the allure of a new poster collection available from original poster specialist AntikBar: London Underground posters from 1986-1992. As examples of design they are fascinating. The London Underground has a long and celebrated history of commissioning artists and designers to produce art for display in Underground stations. After a short lapse, it began comissioning work again in 1986, only this time concentrating more on fine art, rather than poster design. Artists were given a free hand without outside influence. The only specification was that all places featured had to be accessible by Underground.
A host of artists responded to the offer of commissions, including Julian Trevelyan, John Bellany, Ruskin Spear, Bruce McLean, Sandra Fisher, RB Kitaj, Tom Wood, Philip Sutton, Frederick Gore, Howard Hodgkin, Anthony Green, Mick Rooney, Jeffrey Camp, Gillian Ayres, Norman Hepple, Martin Parr and many others. AntikBar says all the posters in the collection were printed between 1986 and 1992 and have been stored ever since rolled in tubes: “Their provenance is excellent. The printing varied to accommodate the wishes of the artists, sometimes requiring as many as six colours.”
For more visit <a href="http://www.antikbar.co.uk/london_underground_art_posters/?%20">AntikBar online here</a>. 
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Evocative eighties transport posters now available from AntikBar</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Art,Retro</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1514" parentID="1513" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-03T18:01:42" updateDate="2013-09-04T05:58:18" nodeName="underground art" urlName="underground-art" path="-1,1207,1208,1513,1514" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4922/lu_ortakethetube.jpg</image><bodyText>Looking for a quirky accent piece? One of these Underground posters could be just the ticket...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1515" parentID="1513" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-03T18:03:36" updateDate="2013-09-04T05:54:34" nodeName="Undergroundposter" urlName="undergroundposter" path="-1,1207,1208,1513,1515" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4923/luacademyarts.jpg</image><bodyText>The London Underground began commissioning artwork again in 1986...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="1523" parentID="1513" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-05T09:28:08" updateDate="2013-09-05T09:28:09" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,1513,1523" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1516" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="18" createDate="2013-09-03T18:15:37" updateDate="2013-09-03T18:40:28" nodeName="Comprehensive collection of Russian avant-garde poster art goes on sale" urlName="comprehensive-collection-of-russian-avant-garde-poster-art-goes-on-sale" path="-1,1207,1208,1516" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4924/octobermain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Original vintage art specialist AntikBar has put a fascinating collection of Russian avant-garde posters up for sale. It comprises a complete set of nearly 300 posters designed by the masters of Soviet Avant-Garde during the 1920s. Describing the set as “an exceptional investment opportunity into the growing market of vintage posters and Russian avant-garde design,” the collection includes stylized artwork by constructivist designers, such as Alexander Rodchenko, the Stenberg Brothers, Yakov Ruklevsky, Alexander Gan, Anton Lavinsky, Alexander Naumov, Nikolai Prusakov, Gustav Klutsis and others. Lovers of Soviet era art and design will be drooling at the prospect.
The majority of the collection comprises film posters, including a very rare eight sheet (2.2 x 2.75m) billboard designed by the Stenberg Brothers and Yakov Ruklevsky for the Sergey Eisenstein film October. Also represented in the collection are posters for Battleship Potemkin, One Sixth of the World by Dziga Vertov and a variety of silent Hollywood movies featuring the likes of Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. The set is being sold complete.
For more visit <a href="http://www.antikbar.co.uk">AntikBar online here</a>. </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning selection of 300 pieces an ‘investment opportunity’ says AntikBar</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-08-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Art,Retro,Avant-garde</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator><Image id="1517" parentID="1516" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-03T18:23:50" updateDate="2013-09-03T18:34:03" nodeName="Sovietart" urlName="sovietart" path="-1,1207,1208,1516,1517" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4929/ra_octobersmall.jpg</image><bodyText>The amazing eight-sheet billboard for October...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1518" parentID="1516" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-03T18:24:51" updateDate="2013-09-03T18:30:25" nodeName="sovietart2" urlName="sovietart2" path="-1,1207,1208,1516,1518" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4926/ra_11small.jpg</image><bodyText>The collection includes stylized artwork by constructivist designers...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1519" parentID="1516" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-03T18:27:30" updateDate="2013-09-03T18:30:29" nodeName="Soviet3" urlName="soviet3" path="-1,1207,1208,1516,1519" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4927/ra_simphony.jpg</image><bodyText>The set is described as "“an exceptional investment opportunity"...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1520" parentID="1516" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-03T18:31:47" updateDate="2013-09-03T18:33:07" nodeName="Sovietart4" urlName="sovietart4" path="-1,1207,1208,1516,1520" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4928/ra_turksib.jpg</image><bodyText>Avant-garde + Soviet = timeless...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1538" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="19" createDate="2013-09-07T16:01:50" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:54:57" nodeName="Zero-Otto radiator collection is "a sensory experience"" urlName="zero-otto-radiator-collection-is-a-sensory-experience" path="-1,1207,1208,1538" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4943/zero1main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Zero-Otto collection by Francesco Lucchese, presented by radical radiator specialist Iconic Radiators, looks to take designer heating to another level. Lucchese’s philosophy is “look to the past to design the present, with ideas that peer into the future” and that’s embodied by this line which combines eminent practicality with an avant-garde vision.
Made in Italy, the collection (first released in 2009) offers two aluminium designs, Zero and Otto, both of which are available in a choice of 25 RAL colours and 14 special finishes. The Zero features an essence holder integrated into the top of the radiator, into which essential oils can be poured, emitting indulgent aromas into the room. The Otto is made up of two Zeros placed together either vertically or horizontally, forming a figure of eight design.
Lucchese, who teaches at the Design Faculty of the Politecnico of Milan, believes that the look, sounds, scent and feel of his work should work together to communicate a product’s uniqueness. Lucchese’s more recent projects include a multiplex cinema and hotel in Sophia and showrooms in Shanghai and Brazil.
The Zero H800 measures 800m wide, delivers 549w, and range in price between £4,224 and £5,280. The Otto double horizontal configuration,delivers 1098w, measures 1405mm across and retails between £7,309 and £9,137.
For more visit <a href="http://www.inconicradiators.co.uk">Iconic Radiators online</a>, or call them on 01342 305579.
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The exhibition reflected a range of styles spanning design, illustration, animation and digital art: Luca Agnani, best known for breathing animation into traditional Van Gogh art; Inkie, a London based painter and street artist; Paolo Ceric from Croatia who uses coding and programming to create animated GIFs and 4D experiences and Yuriy Mironoff, a visual artist from Ukraine who fuses traditional illustration with animation.
Johnathan Marsh, Head of Buying for the store, said: "John Lewis prides itself on being able to offer cutting edge technology to its customers first. The TV Gallery allowed us to showcase the superior performance of some of the world’s most advanced televisions. For our customers purchasing technology products, brilliant design and market-leading functionality are equally important...”
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>John Lewis exhibition challenges boundaries between art and tech</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Technology,Art,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1544" parentID="1543" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-09T08:32:20" updateDate="2013-09-09T08:36:03" nodeName="TVgallery" urlName="tvgallery" path="-1,1207,1208,1543,1544" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4949/digital-art.jpg</image><bodyText>Is the future of art digital? John Lewis poses the question at its TV Gallery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1545" parentID="1543" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-09T08:33:07" updateDate="2013-09-09T08:36:06" nodeName="TVgallery2" urlName="tvgallery2" path="-1,1207,1208,1543,1545" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4950/inside-gallery.jpg</image><bodyText>The changing shape of TVs, on display at the TV Gallery...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1549" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="21" createDate="2013-09-10T13:04:25" updateDate="2013-09-10T13:20:09" nodeName="New Design Museum to offer virtual preview tours" urlName="new-design-museum-to-offer-virtual-preview-tours" path="-1,1207,1208,1549" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4951/design-museum-view03.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Grade ll listed former Commonwealth Institute building in London’s Kensington, which is currently being converted into the new Design Museum, designed by John Pawson, is scheduled to open its doors in 2014. However, an online preview will allow visitors to take a virtual tour of the museum from this month, via a platform called Stickyworld. Visitors can enjoy immersive 360 degrees renders, panoramic images and plans for the site.
The Stickyworld virtual tour coincides with the Open House London weekend on September 17-18, which will allows one last chance to see the former Commonwealth Institute in its original 1962 glory before work begins to prepare the site for the new Design Museum in earnest.
Josephine Chanter, Design Museum Head of Communications, is excited by the technology: "This opportunity with Stickyworld enables the Design Museum to reach out to an ever expanding audience and not only take people into the new museum, but engage them in a dialogue about its future.”
The site offers the opportunity to walk from the new museum's entrance on Kensington High Street, into the atrium and wander down the staircase to the 194-seat auditorium, or up to the first floor, where the Sackler Library and Archive and the Swarovski Centre for Learning spaces will be located, and the second floor, where the restaurant and the permanent display of the museum's design collection will be housed under the hyperbolic paraboloid roof that uniquely characterises the building.
Chanter says the new Design Museum will be three times the size of the current museum and will host a wider range of exhibitions, as well as showcasing the museum's permanent collection of design. Users can interact within the rooms by leaving digital sticky notes with comments and ideas about the museum's plans for its new home.
The Design Museum on <a href="https://designmuseum.stickyworld.com">Stickyworld can be accessed online at designmuseum.stickyworld.com</a>. For more on <a href="http://www.londonopenhouse.org/">Open House London visit www.londonopenhouse.org</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Former Commonwealth Institute joins Stickyworld, courts Open London</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Architecture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1550" parentID="1549" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-10T13:12:17" updateDate="2013-09-10T13:18:45" nodeName="Commonwealth1" urlName="commonwealth1" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1550" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4952/design-museum-view04-small.jpg</image><bodyText>The former Commonwealth Institute building is Grade ll listed...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1551" parentID="1549" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-10T13:13:06" updateDate="2013-09-10T13:18:47" nodeName="commonwealth2" urlName="commonwealth2" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1551" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4953/jpn025-design-museum-view01-progress03.jpg</image><bodyText>The Design Museum will be three times the size of the current museum...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1552" parentID="1549" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-10T13:14:19" updateDate="2013-09-10T13:18:49" nodeName="commonwealth3" urlName="commonwealth3" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1552" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4954/jpn025-design-museum-view02-progress03.jpg</image><bodyText>The second floor will feature the Sackler Library and Archive and the Swarovski Centre for Learning...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="1554" parentID="1549" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-10T15:17:08" updateDate="2013-09-10T15:17:09" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1554" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="1555" parentID="1554" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-10T15:17:09" updateDate="2013-09-10T15:17:10" nodeName="Jim Dalton _1" urlName="jim-dalton-_1" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1554,1555" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Jim Dalton </name><email>dave@dsegroup.co.uk</email><bodyText>Nice to see these buildings being put to good use..</bodyText><memberId>1487</memberId></Comment><Comment id="1597" parentID="1554" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-16T07:57:52" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:57:52" nodeName="Simon Cavelle_2" urlName="simon-cavelle_2" path="-1,1207,1208,1549,1554,1597" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Simon Cavelle</name><email>simon@scarib.com</email><bodyText>I have always loved this building and am so delighted that it is going to have a new lease of life, and that the Design Museum will be so close to me! Must go and see it before the work starts!!</bodyText><memberId>1423</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1556" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="22" createDate="2013-09-10T16:51:18" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:50:40" nodeName="James Smith Designs debuts Task Lamp at 100% Design" urlName="james-smith-designs-debuts-task-lamp-at-100-design" path="-1,1207,1208,1556" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4956/jamessmith-lampmain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>James Smith Designs has announced its first-ever participation at the London Design Festival. The Falmouth-based designer will showcase his current collection of products and furniture as well as unveiling the new Task Lamp (pictured above) in the Emerging Brands section at 100% Design, now the UK’s largest design show.
The Task Lamp utilises an innovative system of sliding cantilevers to give the user complete control of the light's position. The Lamp is crafted entirely from natural materials including ash armatures and a choice of granite or slate base.
Other pieces to be shown at 100% include James Smith Designs’ Glade Pendant, which makes use of hundreds of willow strands, and the Nest Platter, a set of solid wood containers intended for those items typically found loitering on a desk. The consultancy, which specialises in furniture and product design, along with cabinet making, says it believes “passionately in creating products of lasting value.” Its aim is to “create products which will be used daily, enjoyed, treasured and passed on.”
For more, <a href="http://www.jamessmithdesigns.com">visit www.jamessmithdesigns.com</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Innovative desk lamp lights the way for furniture design consultancy</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1557" parentID="1556" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-10T17:07:38" updateDate="2013-09-11T08:20:13" nodeName="TaskLampbase" urlName="tasklampbase" path="-1,1207,1208,1556,1557" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4957/jamessmithbase.jpg</image><bodyText>The Task Lamp comes with either a granite or slate base...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1558" parentID="1556" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-10T17:08:33" updateDate="2013-09-11T08:20:15" nodeName="Tasklamp2" urlName="tasklamp2" path="-1,1207,1208,1556,1558" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4958/jamessmithdetail.jpg</image><bodyText>Build quality is intricate and exquisite...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1559" parentID="1556" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-10T17:09:11" updateDate="2013-09-11T08:20:17" nodeName="Tasklamp3" urlName="tasklamp3" path="-1,1207,1208,1556,1559" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4959/jamessmith-lamp-side.jpg</image><bodyText>Sliding cantilevers give the user complete control of the light’s position...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1572" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="23" createDate="2013-09-13T15:20:16" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:49:00" nodeName="Bisque unveils Tetro recycled aluminium radiators" urlName="bisque-unveils-tetro-recycled-aluminium-radiators" path="-1,1207,1208,1572" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4971/tetro-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The latest launch from British high-end radiator company Bisque is a classic design with a twist. The Tetro is constructed entirely from recycled aluminium, making it six times lighter than traditional cast iron rads. Speaking at the brand’s glitzy London launch, Bisque said the decision to use aluminium makes installation a breeze, particularly when it comes to larger radiators. Specifiers can also add a Tetro towel rail made from polished aluminium.
Other benefits, we were told, include rapid heat build-up and better response to temperature changes: “It’s a radiator for the future, which complements the past!” The design of the Tetro and Tetro towel echoes traditional cast iron radiators from days gone by, but is slimmer and more practcial. The usual Bisque attention to detail is evident, with a subtle embossed pattern intended to complement traditional interiors. The Tetro line is available in a variety of sizes as well as white, volcanic, champagne, marron, bismuth or black finishes.
Bisque also unveiled two new towel radiators, the Alban and Pera.The Alban is finished in highly polished stainless steel, and is related the Bisque’s popular Chime design, albeit with a perpendicular style. The Alban is intended for family bathrooms, with cantilevered rails able to accommodate large towels. The Pera, available in stainless steel, adopts a chic construction and is available in duel fuel and electric versions.
For more visit <a href="http://www.bisque.co.uk/">Bisque radiators online</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>British brand adds a modern eco twist to a traditional design</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators,Retro,Eco</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1574" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-13T15:27:09" updateDate="2013-09-13T15:44:21" nodeName="Tretroclassic" urlName="tretroclassic" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1574" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4972/tetro-and-petra.jpg</image><bodyText>Bisque lauched its new bathroom Petra and Alban radiators, alongside the Tetro line</bodyText></Image><Image id="1575" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-13T15:29:12" updateDate="2013-09-13T15:44:23" nodeName="Tetrodetail" urlName="tetrodetail" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1575" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4973/detailing.jpg</image><bodyText>Fine detailing on the Tetro radiators...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1576" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-13T15:31:43" updateDate="2013-09-13T15:44:26" nodeName="Tetrogroup" urlName="tetrogroup" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1576" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4974/tetrogroup.jpg</image><bodyText>The Tetro range comes in a wide variety of shapes and colours...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1577" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-13T15:42:31" updateDate="2013-09-13T15:44:28" nodeName="Albangreen" urlName="albangreen" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1577" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4975/alban_on_green.jpg</image><bodyText>The Alban is designed to accommodate larger towels...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1578" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-09-13T16:56:38" updateDate="2013-09-13T17:26:35" nodeName="Bisqueteam" urlName="bisqueteam" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1578" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4976/bisque-bods.jpg</image><bodyText>Director of Marketing, Technical and Logistics Nigel Coston with Head of Design and Marketing Barbara Payne at the London launch party...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="1594" parentID="1572" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-09-16T07:37:00" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:37:01" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1594" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="1595" parentID="1594" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-16T07:37:01" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:37:02" nodeName="Simon Cavelle_1" urlName="simon-cavelle_1" path="-1,1207,1208,1572,1594,1595" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Simon Cavelle</name><email>simon@scarib.com</email><bodyText>These are really cool Rads, well to look at! obviously they are also Hot!</bodyText><memberId>1423</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1579" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="24" createDate="2013-09-13T17:27:50" updateDate="2013-09-15T17:47:23" nodeName="Kolarz intros luxury Fantasy LED chandelier range" urlName="kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range" path="-1,1207,1208,1579" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4977/fantasymain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Austrian luxury lighting company Kolarz has unveiled a range of hand-blown Murano glass LED chandeliers. The so-called Fantasy collection has been created by leading lighting designer Peter Florian, and comprise oblong pendant, ceiling and wall lights.
The Fantasy chandeliers feature different sized, rectangular pieces of Murano glass, used in conjunction with Swarovski Spectra crystals which add hints of colour. The line, from a company that prides itself on materials, design and quality, is hailed as “the perfect choice for a contemporary or modern interior design, whether formal or casual.”
Kolarz is renowned for its exquisitely crafted, innovative lighting pieces. Established in 1918, the family-run business now sells lighting products in over 50 countries. The company specialises in hand blown glass, 24 carat gold plating, chrome finish or silver plating. Designers should note that it offers a bespoke service for commercial clients.
For stockists of the Fantasy range, or to discuss commissions, call Susan Hestbech on 01483 726052, or visit the <a href="http://www.kolarz-uk.com%20">brand online at www.kolarz-uk.com</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Features hand-blown Murano glass and Swarovski Spectra crystals</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1580" parentID="1579" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-13T17:43:31" updateDate="2013-09-13T17:46:56" nodeName="Kolarz1" urlName="kolarz1" path="-1,1207,1208,1579,1580" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4978/flo-1093__pl25_cr-tr.jpg</image><bodyText>Swarovski Spectra crystals add a hint of colour to the Fantasy range...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1581" parentID="1579" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-13T17:44:28" updateDate="2013-09-13T17:48:28" nodeName="Kolarz2" urlName="kolarz2" path="-1,1207,1208,1579,1581" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4979/flo-1093__pl40_cr-tv.jpg</image><bodyText>Spectacular lighting effects from this Kolarz creation...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1582" parentID="1579" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-13T17:45:37" updateDate="2013-09-13T17:47:00" nodeName="Kolarz3" urlName="kolarz3" path="-1,1207,1208,1579,1582" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4980/flo-1093__tr5_cr-tv.jpg</image><bodyText>For a touch of class, opt for hand-blown Murano glass...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1583" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="25" createDate="2013-09-15T12:16:49" updateDate="2013-09-17T21:14:04" nodeName="Smart home appliances rise at IFA 2013 digital fair" urlName="smart-home-appliances-rise-at-ifa-2013-digital-fair" path="-1,1207,1208,1583" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4981/samsung_premium_housemain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>One of the big trends at the recent IFA digital technology fair held in Berlin was the Smart network connected home appliance. Making the biggest splash in this area was Samsung, which threw open the doors to the Samsung Premium House, a high-end design home appliance showcase. The 272 square-meter pop-up home featured a kitchen, modernistic living spaces and laundry room, kitted out with everything from refrigerators to air-purifiers. The brand also took the wraps off its new Smart Control VRT Plus washing machine, which can be operated by means of an app. The type of textile, number of rinsing cycles and rotation speed can all be selected from a mobile phone or tablet. If a fault occurs the machine will conduct a self-diagnosis. The code in the digital display can also be scanned and relayed to an engineer.
Elsewhere, Philips unveiled a network version of its popular Home Cooker. “For us this year’s IFA was not only a global showcase for innovations but also smart technology“, declared Pieter Nota, CEO of Philips Consumer Lifestyle. The Wi-Fi Home Cooker enables recipes to be downloaded, and the appliance adjusts automatically in order to prepare the food. Philips also introduced the beautifully designed Saeco Grand Baristo Avanti coffee maker which allows the individual strength and mixing of your preffered beverage, be it espresso or latte macchiato, to be conducted using a smartphone or tablet. 
In related news, Panasonic Chairman and CEO Laurent Abadie used IFA 2013 to announce a strategic partnership with stylish Slovenian home appliance manufacturer Gorenje, to jointly develop new technologies. Abadie said he planned to dramatically expand Panasonic's range of domestic appliances in Europe. Although know mainly for its consumer electronics products, Panasonic has a long history of home appliances, particularly in Japan where it sold them under the National brand name.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New network technologies bring kitchen kit under app control</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Smart Home,Kitchen,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1584" parentID="1583" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-15T12:23:02" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:10:00" nodeName="Homecooker" urlName="homecooker" path="-1,1207,1208,1583,1584" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4982/home-cookerapp.jpg</image><bodyText>The app interface for Philips WiFi Home Cooker...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1585" parentID="1583" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-15T12:24:02" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:10:03" nodeName="Saeco" urlName="saeco" path="-1,1207,1208,1583,1585" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4983/philips-grand-barista-lifestyle.jpg</image><bodyText>The Saeco Grand Baristo Avanti coffee maker is app controllable...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1586" parentID="1583" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-15T12:24:53" updateDate="2013-09-16T07:10:05" nodeName="saecoapp" urlName="saecoapp" path="-1,1207,1208,1583,1586" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4984/baristaapp.jpg</image><bodyText>Make the coffee you'd like via your iPad...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1601" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="26" createDate="2013-09-17T07:21:36" updateDate="2013-09-17T14:46:43" nodeName="Designjunction debuts Derek Welsh Studio Graft collection" urlName="designjunction-debuts-derek-welsh-studio-graft-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,1601" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4991/derek-welsh.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designjunction, which opens its doors this week as part of the London Design Festival, will play host to the first exhibition of the new Graft collection from Derek Welsh Studio.
The Graft range continues the company’s ethos of handmade and made-to-order wooden furniture pieces, and includes a desk (pictured above, and made from solid oak timber finished in tones of grey), bench, sideboard and storage box solution. Established by woodworker Welsh in 2005, the studio has previously exhibited at 100% Design and the Six Cities Design Festival.
Others announced for the four-day expo include Victoria Delany, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues Design, Atelier Areti and Benjamin Boyce. Gold/silversmith Delany will showcase her Silver Plate range of tableware – which features embedded cutlery – while L.A.-based studio Alexander Purcell Rodrigues Design is shipping in its stackable and environmentally-friendly Cartesian Chair, the first to be released from its Cartesian collection.
Meanwhile, Atelier Areti’s sculptural lighting array, Squares, is sure to be a showstopper. Featuring 20 warm-glow LEDs housed in powder-coated aluminium and glass partitions, it’s designed to either lean casually against or be mounted to a wall, or hang from a ceiling. Designjunction has also confirmed that contemporary furniture specialist Benjamin Boyce, winner of the New Design Britain Award in 2011, will bring his unique Lean Shelf – made from recycled and responsibly sourced oak, this rests against a wall without fixings and incorporates a glass vase.
Designjunction runs from September 19 to 22 at The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1BA, and this year features over 150 brands specializing in furniture, lighting and product design. Visit <a href="http://thedesignjunction.co.uk">thedesignjunction.co.uk</a> for further details.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Glasgow woodworker amongst show’s 150-plus exhibitors</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Designjunction,London Design Festival</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1602" parentID="1601" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-17T07:33:01" updateDate="2013-09-17T07:39:42" nodeName="Squares" urlName="squares" path="-1,1207,1208,1601,1602" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4992/atelier-areti.jpg</image><bodyText>Atelier Areti's Squares is designed to lean against a wall, but can be hung or suspended...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1603" parentID="1601" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-17T07:35:33" updateDate="2013-09-17T07:39:44" nodeName="VictoriaDelany" urlName="victoriadelany" path="-1,1207,1208,1601,1603" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4993/victoria-delany.jpg</image><bodyText>Victoria Delany's quirky silverware with embedded cutlery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1604" parentID="1601" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-17T07:36:15" updateDate="2013-09-17T07:42:33" nodeName="Chairs" urlName="chairs" path="-1,1207,1208,1601,1604" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4994/the-cartesian-chair.jpg</image><bodyText>Alexander Purcell Rodrigues's Cartesian chair is stackable and flat packable...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1605" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="27" createDate="2013-09-17T21:32:26" updateDate="2013-09-18T07:03:43" nodeName="Laufen Kartell collaboration exhibits at DesignJunction" urlName="laufen-kartell-collaboration-exhibits-at-designjunction" path="-1,1207,1208,1605" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/4995/basin-crop.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Innovative new bathroom collection Kartell by Laufen makes its UK debut at DesignJunction this week. First seen at ISH/Frankfurt and Salone Del Mobile/Milan, this ecosystem of interconnected bathroom products from washbasins to shower trays, is a joint venture between Kartell, the Italian company best known for its polycarbonate furniture, and renowned Swiss outfit Laufen, which for the past 120 years has innovated in the production of ceramic sanitaryware. The range itself has been designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba.
Kartell by Laufen is the first complete collection to include washbasins made from SaphirKeramik, a new lightweight material developed by Laufen. The SaphirKeramik material reputedly “brings innovations in terms of the physical properties that can be created with ceramic, opening up a whole new level of creativity for the bathroom designer.” It’s considerably harder and has a greater flexural strength than standard ceramic and allows for far more adventurous product design as a result. SaphirKeramik weighs half that of normal ceramics, cannot be scratched and withstands detergents and limescale. The recipe, which was developed by Laufen’s Research Director Dr. Werner Fischer, is a closely guarded secret.
Visitors to Designjunction will be able to see key pieces from this intriguing collection for the first time. Items include a totemic floor-mounted washbasin, an ambered plastic washbasin, and a bathtub in the style of a infinity pool. Designjunction runs from 18-22 September,at The Sorting Office in London and showcases groundbreaking furniture, lighting and product design from around the world.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Innovative bathroom collection intros SaphirKeramik washbasins</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events,Designjunction</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1606" parentID="1605" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-17T21:34:55" updateDate="2013-09-18T07:03:50" nodeName="basins" urlName="basins" path="-1,1207,1208,1605,1606" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4996/kartell_by_laufen-basins.jpg</image><bodyText>Kartell by Laufen basins...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1607" parentID="1605" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-17T21:35:55" updateDate="2013-09-18T07:03:52" nodeName="KartellLaufenlighting" urlName="kartelllaufenlighting" path="-1,1207,1208,1605,1607" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4997/kartell_by_laufenlighting.jpg</image><bodyText>Kartell by Laufen meets lighting design...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1608" parentID="1605" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-17T21:36:51" updateDate="2013-09-18T07:03:54" nodeName="Kartellmonochrome" urlName="kartellmonochrome" path="-1,1207,1208,1605,1608" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4998/kartell_by_laufen-monochrome.jpg</image><bodyText>SaphirKeramik material allows for blade-thin basins...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1609" parentID="1605" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-17T21:37:57" updateDate="2013-09-18T07:03:56" nodeName="Kartellbasins2" urlName="kartellbasins2" path="-1,1207,1208,1605,1609" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/4999/basin2.jpg</image><bodyText>Spectacular washbasins and bathroom furniture designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1610" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="28" createDate="2013-09-19T07:54:31" updateDate="2013-09-19T20:43:42" nodeName="Natuzzi Italia stuns with stylish sofas, dining options" urlName="natuzzi-italia-stuns-with-stylish-sofas,-dining-options" path="-1,1207,1208,1610" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/5000/forma-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Italy’s largest furniture manufacturer, and an iconic name in leather upholstery, Natuzzi Italia has used 100% Design to unveil sofas and dining options produced in collaboration with architect and designer Claudio Bellini and Studio Memo (Tapinassi &amp; Manzoni). 
Claudio Bellini’s “urban style” Forma (pictured above) offers a choice of seating configurations and coverings. The leather option features ‘pinched’ stitching, with contrast edging distinguishing the fabric version. These subtle design embellishments allow buyers to personalise the sofa to match their own setting, says the brand. Forma also offers two comfort options featuring natural fibres and man made materials.
Also embracing the modular theme is the Studio Memo Tempo sofa. It combines effortless style with innovative functionality; optional Bluetooth and wireless connectivity making it a hub for entertainment or business. Bespoke furniture elements include a choice of coffee tables, plus rug and lamp to create the finishing touches.
Completing Natuzzi Italia’s room sets at 100% Design are two new dining options. Studio Memo’s Omega table and Pigreco chairs are characterised by clean lines and a fusion of man-made and natural materials. The Omega table, which is big enough to accommodate a family of six, has a clearly defined metal frame in opaque brown/black, supporting a coffee oak veneer top. It’s partnered with ergonomically shaped leather dining chairs. 
Equally practical and just as beautiful is Claudio Bellini’s Saturno table, Minerva leather dining chairs and Fortuna sideboard. Both the dining and sideboard pieces boast back lacquered, scratch resistant tempered glass tops. The collection is available in grey oak veneer with milk white top glass finish, or smoked oak and coffee glass top.
For more, visit <a href="http://www.natuzzi.co.uk">www.natuzzi.co.uk</a> or call 01322 771442
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx">Kolarz intros luxury Fantasy LED chandelier range</a> <a href="/news/biid-to-play-a-major-role-at-london-design-festival.aspx">BIID to play a major role at London Design Festival </a><a href="/news/bisque-unveils-tetro-recycled-aluminium-radiators.aspx">Bisque unveils Tetro recycled aluminium radiators</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Claudio Bellini and Studio Memo collections debut at 100% Design</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1611" parentID="1610" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-19T07:59:03" updateDate="2013-09-19T08:15:16" nodeName="Forma" urlName="forma" path="-1,1207,1208,1610,1611" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5001/natuzzi-italia-forma-cut-out.jpg</image><bodyText>Claudio Bellini’s “urban style” Forma sofa...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1612" parentID="1610" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-19T08:00:00" updateDate="2013-09-19T08:15:18" nodeName="Tempolifestyle" urlName="tempolifestyle" path="-1,1207,1208,1610,1612" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5002/natuzzi-italia-tempo-cut-out.jpg</image><bodyText>Studio Memo's Tempo sofa is a modular design...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1613" parentID="1610" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-19T08:01:18" updateDate="2013-09-19T08:15:20" nodeName="Memotable" urlName="memotable" path="-1,1207,1208,1610,1613" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5003/natuzzi-italia-omega-table-and-pigreco-chairs.jpg</image><bodyText>Studio Memo’s Omega table and Pigreco chairs...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1614" parentID="1610" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-19T08:02:26" updateDate="2013-09-19T08:15:22" nodeName="Saturnolifestyle" urlName="saturnolifestyle" path="-1,1207,1208,1610,1614" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5004/saturno-table-and-minerva-chairs2.jpg</image><bodyText>The Saturno table, Minerva leather dining chairs and Fortuna sideboard...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1640" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="29" createDate="2013-09-19T20:19:29" updateDate="2013-09-25T16:03:38" nodeName="Roca Design Exquis presents journey from soap to sound" urlName="roca-design-exquis-presents-journey-from-soap-to-sound" path="-1,1207,1208,1640" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/5039/object-1-soap.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Now in its third year, the Design Exquis Roca edition exhibition is going one step further for 2013 and incorporating audio into its concept of collective creation. Based upon the Surrealist method known as Exquisite Corpse, the exhibition at the Roca London Gallery features different designers responding to the creation of their predecessor, with the first in the chain taking inspiration from an object chosen by the curators for its design qualities. The starting point this year is a bar of soap – previous exhibitions were kicked off by a stethoscope and a screw.
Italian food designer Jacopo Sarzi is the first in the chain, followed by design houses 45 Kilo and Studio Swine, Dutch designer Lex Pott and music composer Nick Phillips. In a new twist, the latter has created an aural composition that will be played aloud in the gallery – or available on headphones – while attendees check out the four other designs.
Phillips’ work is the result of a technical process to convert the grain and colour of marble into sound elements, and then adding further sonic layers. He has taken inspiration from Lex Pott’s marble room divider, dubbed Reflections, itself inspired by Swine Studio’s architectural desk lamp, called Mountain Light. The other works are 45 Kilo’s Summer Bowls and an ice-cream maker from Sarzi.
Participants in Design Exquis are bound by exhibition rules: none of the designers but the first one know what the first object is; none of the designers know who the others are; and the only information they receive is the last object created.
Says 45 Kilo’s Philipp Schöpfer: ‘What’s very important about Design Exquis is that it’s an activity of reinterpreting, redesigning; doing it again in another way. It’s a very nice conception.’
Design Exquis #3 is being held from now until November 16 at the Zaha Hadid-designed Roca London Gallery, Station Court, Townmead Road, London SW6 2PY – a space that acts as both a venue for social and cultural events and launches from the luxury bathroom brand Roca.
For more visit Roca online at <a href="http://www.uk.roca.com">www.uk.roca.com</a> and <a href="/%20http:/designexquis.org">designexquis.org</a>.
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<a href="http://www.etsrphotography.co.uk">Images Copyright Emma TS Robinson 2013 </a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Head to the Roca London Gallery to clean your ears out...</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1641" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-19T20:26:48" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:51:48" nodeName="equis6" urlName="equis6" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1641" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5033/object-1-soap.jpg</image><bodyText>The Design Exquis Roca Edition exhibition involves five designers responding to a predecessor's creation. The challenge starts with soap...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1642" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-19T20:30:29" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:51:53" nodeName="rocaequis2" urlName="rocaequis2" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1642" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5034/object2-ice-cream-maker.jpg</image><bodyText>Jacopo Sarzi was inspired by the ancient technique of ice cream making, after spotting similarities between this and soap making...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1643" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-19T20:32:08" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:51:56" nodeName="rocaequis3" urlName="rocaequis3" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1643" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5035/object-3-summer-bowls.jpg</image><bodyText>Studio 45 Kilo created Summer Bowls, inspired by the colours and tastes of ice cream...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1644" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-19T20:33:20" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:51:59" nodeName="rocaequis4" urlName="rocaequis4" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1644" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5036/object-4-mountain-light.jpg</image><bodyText>Inspired by Summer Bowls sense of holidays and fun, Studio Swine created Mountain Light...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1645" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-09-19T20:36:02" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:52:01" nodeName="rocaequis5" urlName="rocaequis5" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1645" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5037/object-5-reflections.jpg</image><bodyText>Inspired by the angular shapes of Mountain Light, Lex Pott created Reflections...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1646" parentID="1640" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-09-19T20:37:36" updateDate="2013-09-20T07:52:04" nodeName="rocaequis6" urlName="rocaequis6" path="-1,1207,1208,1640,1646" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5038/object-6-sound-image.jpg</image><bodyText>Finally, Nick Phillips Metamorphosis transforms marble into sound, which is then played throughout the exhibition...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1647" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="30" createDate="2013-09-20T10:59:30" updateDate="2013-09-20T11:17:21" nodeName="TRUFIG seamless flush mounting debuts at Decorex" urlName="trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex" path="-1,1207,1208,1647" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/5040/trufig-main-image.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId>sKLna1XepgE</youTubeId><bodyText>The art of seamlessly blending technology with room surface textures and colours has just been made a good deal easier with the UK launch of TRUFIG at Decorex International 2013. TRUFIG offers bespoke aesthetic treatments for wall and ceiling fixings, utilising custom-built flush-mounted installation kits that are designed to adapt a wide array of switches, power outlets, data jacks, keypads and iPad and Crestron touch panels. Whether you need to blend HVAC grilles or in-wall speakers, the TRUFIG system promises precise fitment accurate colour and texture matching.
The technology has been developed by Dana Innovations, the US company behind the world's first high-fidelity in-wall speaker system, integrated in-wall iPod docking stations and flush-mounted Sonance Architectural Series loudspeakers. The innovative treatment can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, from wood and stone to dry wall plasterboard. 
Explains Dana CEO Ari Supran: “TRUFIG changes the conversation from ‘this is what we do’ to ‘this is how we help you do what you do’. It provides our dealers with a means to engage interior designers and architects with a motivational proposition.” Supran adds after a successful introduction Stateside, he's confident that the concept will appeal to UK architects and interior designers.
You can get a closer look at TRUFIG on stand E35 at Decorex International 2013, which runs September 22-25 at Kensington Palace, London. Of course, you might have to look hard to spot them...
For more information, <a href="http://www.trufig.com/home.php">visit TRUFIG online</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Amazing aesthetic blending solution for switches, power points and more</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>interior design,Architecture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1648" parentID="1647" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-20T11:05:03" updateDate="2013-09-20T11:18:11" nodeName="Trufigpower" urlName="trufigpower" path="-1,1207,1208,1647,1648" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5041/power-outlet-venetian-plaster.jpg</image><bodyText>TRUFIG power outlet kit blended with Venetian plaster...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1649" parentID="1647" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-20T11:06:05" updateDate="2013-09-20T11:18:22" nodeName="TRUFIGairdiffuser" urlName="trufigairdiffuser" path="-1,1207,1208,1647,1649" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5042/air-diffuser.jpg</image><bodyText>Seamless integrate an air diffuser into a wall with TRUFIG...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1650" parentID="1647" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-20T11:07:08" updateDate="2013-09-20T11:18:19" nodeName="Trufiglight" urlName="trufiglight" path="-1,1207,1208,1647,1650" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/5043/lightswitch1.jpg</image><bodyText>The TRUFIG lighting keypad kit...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1701" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="31" createDate="2013-09-22T19:57:57" updateDate="2013-09-23T07:49:47" nodeName="Tingewick Pottery embraces design community" urlName="tingewick-pottery-embraces-design-community" path="-1,1207,1208,1701" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9679/potterymain3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A traditional British pottery is proving that it can cut it at the sharp end of interior design. Established in 1922, Tingewick Pottery has a long history of hand-crafted lamp production, characterised by a bold use of colour and high-quality glazes which really heighten the richness of its hues. Today it is working increasingly closely with interior designers and design professionals eager for bespoke products.
The company was established by notable sculptor and portrait painter Phyllis Keyes, then an active member of the Bloomsbury Group. Phyllis was a great friend of Sibyl Colefax, who commissioned her to produce lamps; this provided the inspiration for Tingewick Pottery to develop its unique range of lamps and colours. Tingewick went on to provide a bespoke service to the interiors industry, including many pieces for David Hicks whose simple lines and strong colours are strongly coming back into vogue.
Recently, the Pottery workshop moved to larger premises under the new ownership of Henry Thornhill and Belinda Naylor. “The colours and finishes available are quite breathtaking,” it says “and a must on the supplier list of any self respecting designer.” The end result is quite unlike mass-produced ceramics, it notes.
Today the Pottery is looking to further expand its traditional skills to the interior design industry worldwide, offering its traditional skills to designers looking for truly unique ceramics. Designers looking for bespoke products should contact the pottery on 01280 848284. For more, visit its website at www.tingewickpottery.co.uk
Also read: <a href="/news/designjunction-debuts-derek-welsh-studio-graft-collection.aspx">Designjunction debuts Derek Welsh Studio Graft collection </a><a href="/news/de-clutter-with-a-next-generation-white-library.aspx%20%20Suzy%20Newton%20debuts%20striking%20accent%20pieces">Declutter with a next generation White Library </a><a href="/news/suzy-newton-debuts-with-striking-accent-pieces.aspx">Suzy Newton debuts with striking accent pieces</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Traditional pottery caters for hotels and discerning residential clients</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Pottery</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1702" parentID="1701" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-22T20:11:21" updateDate="2013-09-23T07:43:41" nodeName="Tingewicklamps" urlName="tingewicklamps" path="-1,1207,1208,1701,1702" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9674/_mg_1917130105.jpg</image><bodyText>Superior glazes really heighten the colours used...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1703" parentID="1701" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-22T20:11:56" updateDate="2013-09-23T07:43:43" nodeName="Tingewick2" urlName="tingewick2" path="-1,1207,1208,1701,1703" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9675/dscn2425-crop.jpg</image><bodyText>Very individualistic lamps can be produced by Tingewick...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1704" parentID="1701" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-22T20:12:47" updateDate="2013-09-23T07:43:46" nodeName="Tingewick3" urlName="tingewick3" path="-1,1207,1208,1701,1704" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9676/p1050705.jpg</image><bodyText>Clean and stylish, simple lines are back in vogue says Tingewick...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1705" parentID="1701" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-22T20:13:47" updateDate="2013-09-23T07:43:48" nodeName="Tingewick4" urlName="tingewick4" path="-1,1207,1208,1701,1705" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9677/dscn2083.jpg</image><bodyText>All manner of finishes are available on request...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1722" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="32" createDate="2013-09-24T09:04:59" updateDate="2013-12-10T08:42:53" nodeName="VAL launches Blooming Branches ceramics and lamps" urlName="val-launches-blooming-branches-ceramics-and-lamps" path="-1,1207,1208,1722" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9698/chrome-doublemain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bringing a uniquely organic feel to lighting and ceramics is a new line from Valentina Gonzalez Wohlers Design. Its Blooming branches collection is based on casts of tree branches sourced from the Herefordshire countryside, reproduced as multicolour stoneware. The line is described as “a crossover and creative design project where English nature meets Mexican traditional craft, resulting in a beautiful and poetic collection of lamps and sculptural ceramic pieces.” The collection comprises stoneware pieces without any electrics or base (pictured above), as well as table lamps.
Following traditional casting techniques, each mould has a lifespan of approximate 100 units. Consequently the collection is limited to 70 pieces of each style. Each piece is individually cast, fired and glazed. Finishes range from monochrome and high-impact colours to metallics. The lampstands themselves are crafted from solid wood, with either a bees wax or lacquered finish. Studio VAL also offers lampshades in a variety of shapes and fabrics. Retail prices range from £168 to £1,310.
For more information and <a href="http://www.valentinagw.com">availability, visit www.valentinagw.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx%20%20%20">Tingewick pottery embraces design community Kolarz intros luxury fantasy LED chandelier range</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Collection fuses English countryside with Mexican ceramic art</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Ceramics</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1723" parentID="1722" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-24T09:09:31" updateDate="2013-09-24T10:30:27" nodeName="Bloningbranches" urlName="bloningbranches" path="-1,1207,1208,1722,1723" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9693/branches.jpg</image><bodyText>The Blooming Branches collection by VAL...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1724" parentID="1722" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-24T10:27:57" updateDate="2013-09-24T10:30:30" nodeName="plaqueBB" urlName="plaquebb" path="-1,1207,1208,1722,1724" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9699/plaque.jpg</image><bodyText>Each piece features a distinctive plaque...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1725" parentID="1722" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-24T10:29:10" updateDate="2013-09-24T10:30:32" nodeName="BBlamp" urlName="bblamp" path="-1,1207,1208,1722,1725" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9700/white-blackbasemain.jpg</image><bodyText>Stunning Blooming Branches light with white lampshade...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1727" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="33" createDate="2013-09-25T08:59:00" updateDate="2013-09-25T09:16:17" nodeName="Fox Linton partners with Holly Hunt for autumn season" urlName="fox-linton-partners-with-holly-hunt-for-autumn-season" path="-1,1207,1208,1727" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9701/hh_gptextilesromance_fallmain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Fox Linton has partnered with celebrated US design house Holly Hunt and released three new textile and leather collections for the autumn season. Great Plains, Great Outdoors and Holly Hunt Leather have all made their debut at the Fox Linton showroom, in the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.
The Great Plains collection comprises plain and textured fabrics that are both fashion forward yet with a classic colour palette. Carefully constructed, they utilise the highest quality fibres to give a depth and richness that makes them suitable for a wide variety of applications, from drapes and sheers to upholstery.
The Great Outdoors collection comprises textiles designed to be used anywhere. Conceived to enhance the very best in outdoor or casual indoor living, the fabrics are handcrafted for a tailored autumnal look, yet embrace a contemporary palette. Last but not least, the Holly Hunt leather collection is all about colour and texture. Combining leather’s classic qualities, the set is envisaged to have a wide range of applications, both residential and commercial. 
For more on Fox Linton’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/fox-linton.aspx">product ranges visit our partner page here</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Versatile textile and leather collections make London debut</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Textiles,Fox Linton</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1728" parentID="1727" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-25T09:00:45" updateDate="2013-09-25T09:09:20" nodeName="FLHH1" urlName="flhh1" path="-1,1207,1208,1727,1728" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9702/hh_gptextilesromance_fallmain.jpg</image><bodyText>The depth and lustre of Holly Hunt fabrics is unmistakable...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1729" parentID="1727" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-25T09:01:59" updateDate="2013-09-25T09:09:23" nodeName="FLHH2" urlName="flhh2" path="-1,1207,1208,1727,1729" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9703/hh_gptextilesromance_fallyellowsmall9.jpg</image><bodyText>Bold hues or classic tones are all here...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1730" parentID="1727" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-25T09:02:53" updateDate="2013-09-25T09:09:25" nodeName="FLHH3" urlName="flhh3" path="-1,1207,1208,1727,1730" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9704/hh_gptextilesromance_fallsmall.jpg</image><bodyText>The Holly Hunt leather collection is suitable for a wide variety of applications...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1731" parentID="1727" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-25T09:05:14" updateDate="2013-09-25T09:09:27" nodeName="FLHH4" urlName="flhh4" path="-1,1207,1208,1727,1731" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9705/hh_gptextilesromance_falsmal.jpg</image><bodyText>The London collections are fashion forward with a classic palette...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1756" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="34" createDate="2013-09-26T11:48:26" updateDate="2013-09-26T12:16:25" nodeName="Urban living interiors opens combi showroom and studio" urlName="urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio" path="-1,1207,1208,1756" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9731/mg-ascot-high-resmain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Urban living interiors has opened a new flagship design studio and showroom. The new ‘space within a space’ showcases Italian furnishings sourced at the International Furniture Fair in Milan this year, alongside products from Spain and Portugal. Featured designers include Matteo Grassi, Arketipo, Kose, Glas Italia, Porado La Fabule, Gallotti &amp; Radice, Meridiani, Henge and Wall &amp; Deco. The venue promises to showcase some exclusive pieces not available elsewhere in UK, as part of its Collection Privée. 
The new showroom also functions as an interior design studio, allowing MD Mark Riese and his design team to work with clients on residential, commercial or show-home projects.
“We’re very excited about what we’re creating at our new location. We’ve taken a blank canvas, a deceptively large space in central London, and have turned it into a bright and airy interior design studio and showroom, something unique,” says Riese. He adds that he wants the showroom to be a “destination for clients looking for exceptional interior design advice and for the very best and most beautiful interior design products and furnishings in London.”
The relocation from the company's previous Marylebone Lane location opens new opportunities, he says. “We now have an opportunity to not only welcome clients in a spacious, warm and calm environment but an opportunity to showcase exclusive and exciting furnishings and lights sourced from the design capitals of Europe.”
Setting the tone is a Murano glass and gilt chandelier hanging in the centre of the showroom. This hand crafted chandelier can be custom-made in gold or silver in different sizes and shapes, creating drama when dropped low in a dining room or hung high in an entrance hall or reception.
Urban living interiors can be found at 85 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LT. Telephone 020 7637 9427. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.urbanlivinginteriors.com">www.urbanlivinginteriors.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx%20%20%20">Kolarz intros luxury fantasy LED chandelier range </a><a href="/news/natuzzi-italia-stuns-with-stylish-sofas,-dining-options.aspx">Natuzzi Italia stuns with stylish sofas, dining options </a><a href="/news/trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex.aspx">TRUFIG seamless flush mounting debuts at Decorex</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Italian furnishings and statement lights dominate ‘space within a space’</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Furnishings,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1757" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-26T12:05:05" updateDate="2013-09-26T12:16:36" nodeName="UL1" urlName="ul1" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1757" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9732/arete-barstool.jpg</image><bodyText>The fabulous Arete barstool now at urban living interiors...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1759" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-26T12:06:15" updateDate="2013-09-26T12:16:41" nodeName="ul3" urlName="ul3" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1759" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9734/koi1-dining-table-zoom.jpg</image><bodyText>Dramatic dining options are also to be found at the new showroom...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1760" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-26T12:07:14" updateDate="2013-09-26T12:16:43" nodeName="il4" urlName="il4" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1760" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9735/dalyan-armchair.jpg</image><bodyText>The Dalyan armchair...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1761" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-09-26T12:07:49" updateDate="2013-09-26T12:16:45" nodeName="ul5" urlName="ul5" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1761" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9736/mg-ascot-high-res.jpg</image><bodyText>The MG Ascot sofa...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1762" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-09-26T15:21:36" updateDate="2013-09-26T15:22:31" nodeName="ULParty" urlName="ulparty" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1762" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9739/launch-party.jpg</image><bodyText>A full house at the urban living launch party...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1763" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="6" createDate="2013-09-26T15:22:44" updateDate="2013-09-26T15:24:51" nodeName="ULchair" urlName="ulchair" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1763" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9740/chair.jpg</image><bodyText>Love at first seat...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1764" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="7" createDate="2013-09-26T15:23:08" updateDate="2013-09-26T15:24:53" nodeName="ulchest" urlName="ulchest" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1764" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9741/chesterfield.jpg</image><bodyText>The velvet Chesterfield...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1765" parentID="1756" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="8" createDate="2013-09-26T15:23:45" updateDate="2013-09-26T15:24:55" nodeName="ullight" urlName="ullight" path="-1,1207,1208,1756,1765" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9742/chandelier.jpg</image><bodyText>Murano glass and gilt chandelier...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1766" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="35" createDate="2013-09-27T07:52:52" updateDate="2013-09-27T08:16:58" nodeName="Extex luxury outdoor fabrics suitable for all seasons" urlName="extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons" path="-1,1207,1208,1766" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9743/garden-show-seating-haze-strawberry-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designers hunting for waterproof fabrics to dress an outdoor space should check out the latest collections from Extex. The Kent-based company is offering a multitude of colour options, designs and textures ideal for a twonhouse terrace, country garden or Monaco marina.
Originally conceived for use on the uncovered deck areas of luxury yachts, Extex’s fabrics are constructed from what the brand calls an ‘advanced yarn technology’, endowing them with water repellent, stain resistant and light fast properties.
The full collection includes eight lines, with prices ranging from £48.75 per metre for Haze , a classic, plain fabric in 18 colours (Strawberry Haze pictured above), to £149 per metre for the Japanese-inspired Enso, an embossed chenille in 10 tones.
The £105-per-metre Solar range is perhaps Extex’s most eye-catching, however. Taking its style cues from the swirling galaxies in a night-sky, its printed fabric employs a glow-in-the-dark ink, allowing it to appear subtle by day but uniquely luminescent at night.
Other ranges include the 34-colour short pile chenille Mull, the three-dimensional surfaced Wave, and Cocoon, a pure white toweling fabric that’s ideal for removable slips covers in seating/sunbed areas. All the fabrics are pre-shrunk and machine washable.
Extex, an amalgamation of Exterior Textiles, is the dedicated outdoor brand from parent business Marina Mill, which has built a reputation since its birth in 1967 for its bespoke, woven fabrics.
Check out <a href="http://www.extex.co.uk">www.extex.co.uk</a> for more info, or call 01634 718 871
Also read: <a href="/news/fox-linton-partners-with-holly-hunt-for-autumn-season.aspx%20%20%20">Fox Linton partners with Holly Hunt for autumn season </a><a href="/news/india-fabric-collection-celebrates-asian-culture.aspx">India fabrix collection celebrates Asian culture </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Evergreen textile range is water repellent and light fast</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Textiles</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1767" parentID="1766" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-27T08:02:48" updateDate="2013-09-27T08:16:55" nodeName="Extex1" urlName="extex1" path="-1,1207,1208,1766,1767" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9744/extex-wave.jpg</image><bodyText>Wave from Extex offers a sculptured surface in a choice of six colours...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1768" parentID="1766" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-27T08:04:48" updateDate="2013-09-27T08:15:16" nodeName="extex2" urlName="extex2" path="-1,1207,1208,1766,1768" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9745/newoejemn.jpg</image><bodyText>Enso is an embossed chenille in ten colours...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1769" parentID="1766" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-27T08:05:54" updateDate="2013-09-27T08:15:18" nodeName="extex3" urlName="extex3" path="-1,1207,1208,1766,1769" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9746/galaxy.jpg</image><bodyText>Solar is a sublime, glow-in-the-dark fabric...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1770" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="36" createDate="2013-09-28T09:28:56" updateDate="2013-09-28T09:43:23" nodeName="Big bathroom brand sale, Conran jingles bells and new Design Statement showroom..." urlName="big-bathroom-brand-sale,-conran-jingles-bells-and-new-design-statement-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,1770" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9747/clearwater-basin.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Massive sale of designer bathroom brands to help studios, specifiers… The company behind bathroom brands Crosswater, Bauhaus, Simpsons and Burlington, UKBathroombrands, has announced its biggest sale intended, it says, “to give independent bathroom designers and studios a fighting chance against the big boys and internet sellers.” The “unprecedented” £4m initiative will run until the end of October. “Local high street retailers are being crippled by business rates and unfair parking charges,” implores the company. As an example, the Formosa basin from Clearwater Baths (pictured above) has been reduced to £129, down from £349. A wide range of designer bathroom suites, showers and bathroom furniture are available. For full details of a local high street <a href="http://www.UKbathroombrands.co.uk">stockist visit www.UKbathroombrands.co.uk</a>. 
It’s a Conran Shop Christmas… Heads up Santa. The Conran Shop has published its Christmas 2013 Look Book, featuring an “exciting and unique hand-picked blend” of gifts, decorations, wrap and cards for the upcoming festive season. All products are now in store...
Badly designed packaging a danger for consumers says Which… According to consumer research by consumer watchdog Which, badly designed packaging frustrates buyers and is potentially dangerous. 40 per cent of those surveyed claim to have been injured when trying to open packaging. Tin cans cause the most injuries…
New Design Statement showroom opens… This October, Design Statement is opening a spectacular new showroom situated in Handcross, West Sussex. A one-stop design service, its partners include C P Hart, And So To Bed, Dave Franklin Interiors, Stone Republic, Edera Furniture, Aneesi towelling goods, Prestige Saunas, Alegna Baths, TechnoGym, soft furnishings from Pickwell Studios, Channel Glazing, Scotframe, and TempleSpa.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Inside Design News in Brief</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1771" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="37" createDate="2013-09-29T22:55:52" updateDate="2013-10-23T13:41:02" nodeName="Fox Linton launches free iOS app with colour matching" urlName="fox-linton-launches-free-ios-app-with-colour-matching" path="-1,1207,1208,1771" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9752/foxlintonnews3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>High-end fabric and furniture specialist Fox Linton has launched a dedicated app that puts access to its latest collections in the palm of your hand. The free download allows convenient navigation of available collections, with instant comparisons. Not only can interior designers view and compare samples and styles on the go, they can also use the app to colour match products using their smartphone camera. Selecting the desired colour in an image using a colour picker in the app allows the device to try to accurately match it to samples in the brand’s range.
Additional functionality includes the ability to search by composition and compare specifications, including fabric fire ratings. Users can also create project folders using the Swatchbook. The Fox Linton app is available in the Apple App store now. For more on Fox Linton’s fabrics and <a href="/sponsor-pages/fox-linton.aspx">product portfolio, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/fox-linton-partners-with-holly-hunt-for-autumn-season.aspx">Fox Linton partners with Holly Hunt for autumn season </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed; Stark Carpet London </a><a href="/news/extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons.aspx">Extex luxury outdoor fabrics suitable for all seasons</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>iPhone and iPad app offers interior designers a host of cool tools</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-09-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Apps</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1772" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="38" createDate="2013-09-30T22:15:01" updateDate="2013-10-01T07:00:30" nodeName="Belle de Nuit lineup lights up Lladro’s sixtieth birthday" urlName="belle-de-nuit-lineup-lights-up-lladro’s-sixtieth-birthday" path="-1,1207,1208,1772" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9759/cu-chandelier.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>As part of its sixtieth anniversary celebrations, renowned Spanish porcelain specialist Lladro has launched the Belle de Nuit lighting collection for those seeling a slice of statement illumination. Every piece in the Belle de Nuit lineup has been designed by the company’s in-house team in Valenica, and are hand-crafted and hand-painted. The full catalogue extends to chandeliers, wall lights and table lamps, with porcelain lithophane shades ensuring a soft, warm lighting effect.
Lladro’s flagship offering is the Belle de Nuit chandelier (pictured above), which can be specified with 12, 24 or 40 lights. The colour options are far from timid – choose from white, black, green, blue, pink, gold or multicoloured designs. Pricing reaches £16,000 for the 40-light piece. The Belle de Nuit table lamps, available in two sizes, are eminently more affordable – the large version will retail for £590 and its baby brother for £500. Colour options again include standout gold and pink. The wall light, meanwhile, uses a pair of lithophane lamps and is priced at £1,000.
Lladro began its Diamond year celebrations with a showcase at Maison et Objet Paris in January, unveiling new additions to its Naturofantasic dinner service, American artist Gary Baseman’s contributions to its evolving series of porcelain characters dubbed The Guest, and the camouflage influenced Dazzle collection.
The Belle de Nuit lighting range is available to view now at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge.For more, alight at <a href="http://www.lladro.com">www.lladro.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/laufen-kartell-collaboration-exhibits-at-designjunction.aspx%20%20%20">Laufen-Kartell collaboration exhibits at designjunction </a><a href="/news/val-launches-blooming-branches-ceramics-and-lamps.aspx">VAL launches Blooming Branches ceramics and lamps </a><a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx">Kolarz intros luxury fantasy LED chandelier</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning gold chandelier top new lights and lamps range</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Ceramics</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1773" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-09-30T22:18:09" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:33" nodeName="Lladro1" urlName="lladro1" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1773" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9753/lladro_belle-de-nuit_small-lamp_white.jpg</image><bodyText>The Lladro small white table lamp from the Belle de Nuit range...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1774" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-09-30T22:19:39" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:36" nodeName="Lladro2" urlName="lladro2" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1774" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9754/lladro_belledenuit_tablelamps_pink.jpg</image><bodyText>Belle de Nuit in a shade of pink...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1775" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-09-30T22:20:26" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:38" nodeName="Lladro3" urlName="lladro3" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1775" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9755/lladro_belldenuit_multicolourchandelier.jpg</image><bodyText>Stunning Belle de Nuit multi-coloured chandelier...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1776" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-09-30T22:21:12" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:40" nodeName="Lladro4" urlName="lladro4" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1776" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9756/lladro_belledenuit_chandelier-multicolour.jpg</image><bodyText>The fine detail and colour in this piece is exquisite...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1777" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-09-30T22:22:08" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:43" nodeName="Llladro5" urlName="llladro5" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1777" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9757/lladro_bluebelle-de-nuit_large.jpg</image><bodyText>Large blue Belle de Nuit table lamp...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1778" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-09-30T22:38:07" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:46" nodeName="Lladro5" urlName="lladro5" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1778" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9758/pink-lladro_belle-de-nuit_12shade.jpg</image><bodyText>12-shade Belle de Nuit pink chandelier...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1779" parentID="1772" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="6" createDate="2013-09-30T22:40:49" updateDate="2013-10-01T06:57:49" nodeName="Lladro6" urlName="lladro6" path="-1,1207,1208,1772,1779" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9760/lladro_belle-de-nuit_40light-chandelier_gold.jpg</image><bodyText>Stunning gold 40-light chandelier...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1784" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="39" createDate="2013-10-02T07:50:39" updateDate="2013-10-02T08:28:52" nodeName="Customisable STEPEVI Stripe rug collection launched" urlName="customisable-stepevi-stripe-rug-collection-launched" path="-1,1207,1208,1784" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9765/stripe-collection-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Premium rug-maker STEPEVI has introduced the Stripe Collection, comprising two designs in five colour groups. This new range of horizontal of vertically striped rugs dramatically juxtaposes shades and colours. Buyers have a choice of Cloud, River, Garden, Spring and Solar themed hues; vertical or horizontal patterns can be used to subtely alter the perception of room space, creating the illusion of width or depth.
STEPEVI believes that “a carpet is more than merely a decorative element,it's an awakening of the senses, a feast for both the eyes and the skin.” And this collection is certainly a startling repast. The collection, made from high-quality Viscose, is described as “as soft as silk… a treat to the fingertips as much as to the eye.” Stripe rugs can be customised to any size or shape for delivery within four weeks.
Combining traditional Turkish rug making techniques with new technology, STEPEVI specialises in high fashion contemporary carpets. The retailer and manufacturer has a boutique in London’s King’s Road, along with outlets in Paris, Milan, Istanbul, Dubai and New York. For more <a href="http://www.stepevi.com">information visit www.stepevi.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/fox-linton-partners-with-holly-hunt-for-autumn-season.aspx">Fox Linton partners with Holly Hunt for autumn season </a><a href="/news/extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons.aspx">Extex luxury outdoor fabrics suitable for all seasons </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>"Soft as silk" contemporary rugs offered in two designs, five colours</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Rugs,Carpets</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1785" parentID="1784" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-02T07:56:55" updateDate="2013-10-02T08:17:51" nodeName="Stepevi1" urlName="stepevi1" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,1785" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9766/stripecollection.jpg</image><bodyText>The STEPEVI Stripe range can be ordered in any size or colour combination...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1786" parentID="1784" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-02T07:57:53" updateDate="2013-10-02T08:17:53" nodeName="Stepevi2" urlName="stepevi2" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,1786" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9767/stripe-collectionlifestyle.jpg</image><bodyText>There are five themed hues available...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1787" parentID="1784" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-02T07:59:09" updateDate="2013-10-02T08:17:55" nodeName="STEPEVI3" urlName="stepevi3" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,1787" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9768/stripe-collectionsubtle.jpg</image><bodyText>Designers can specify the subtle or the dramatic...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1788" parentID="1784" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-10-02T08:00:02" updateDate="2013-10-02T08:17:57" nodeName="Stepevi4" urlName="stepevi4" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,1788" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9769/stripecollection2.jpg</image><bodyText>STEPEVI quotes a speedy four week production turnaround...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="2053" parentID="1784" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-12-04T06:43:40" updateDate="2013-12-04T06:43:40" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,2053" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="2054" parentID="2053" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-04T06:43:41" updateDate="2013-12-04T06:43:41" nodeName="Paxton Eaton_1" urlName="paxton-eaton_1" path="-1,1207,1208,1784,2053,2054" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Paxton Eaton</name><email>paxton20eaton@yahoo.com</email><bodyText>Waooo,, that's really pretty !!
It seems like a floor full of beautiful rugs, I wish I could have at least one of them for my dinning area.
<a href="http://www.chemdryrapiddry.com.au/carpet-cleaning-sydney/">chemdry rapid dry</a></bodyText><memberId>2052</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1789" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="40" createDate="2013-10-02T16:09:20" updateDate="2013-10-04T12:03:41" nodeName="Soon every interior designer will have a 3D printer" urlName="soon-every-interior-designer-will-have-a-3d-printer" path="-1,1207,1208,1789" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9770/dubravac.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>3D printing could fundamentally change the world of interior design. That was the dramatic message from Shawn DuBravac, chief economist for the Consumer Electronics Association, speaking at CES Unveiled London. In town to promote the annual International CES show, which takes over Las Vegas, January 7 -10, DuBravac said: “One day every interior designer will have a 3D printer. We are moving into an age of mass customisation."
“Today an interior designer will give advice on how you should set up your house or business, but largely it’s a consultative process. It doesn’t usually involve production. If you want bespoke things for your living room, you would go to someone else who could produce it. But with a 3D printer, the designer actually becomes part of the production cycle – if you want your initials over the fireplace or the name of the bar over the doorway, you can do all those type of things. 3D printing is about low run and high value, it’s a technology that going to spill out…”
Interest in 3D printing certainly seems to be exploding. Karen Chupka, Senior VP for the International CES, says that exhibition space for 3D printing vendors within the CES Tech Zones sold as quickly as it could be made available.
Duncan Wood, publisher of 3D printing trade paper TCT told Inside ID, that despite a large amount of hype around the technology, it was indeed on a rapid growth curve. “This isn’t a consumer product yet,” he said, “but it’s already finding a roll within the design community. No other technology can produce the kind of complex, bespoke items that a 3D printer can, using everything from plastics to high-quality metals.”</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>So says the CEA, as it counts down to the International CES 2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>3D printing</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1790" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="41" createDate="2013-10-04T11:29:54" updateDate="2013-10-04T18:28:14" nodeName="The Lighting Store intros the high-tech Hope pendant light" urlName="the-lighting-store-intros-the-high-tech-hope-pendant-light" path="-1,1207,1208,1790" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9775/hopemain4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A pendant light which eschews traditional glass for lightweight polycarbonate lenses is the latest statement piece to be offered by The Lighting Store. Designed by Franscico Gomez Paz and Paolo Rizatto for Luce Plan, the Hope pendant (pictured above) is described as “a stunning functional work of art” and retails for £1006. The pendant, which has won Reddot and Good Design Awards, is the signature light in a range which embraces a variety of sizes and styles, including wall lights and flush ceiling lights. Deceptively easy to assemble, the design “reinterprets the magic of traditional lamps with sophisticated technologies and contemporary materials.”
The Hope pendant comprises a series of thin polycarbonate Fresnel lenses, created using imprinted microprisms on polycarbonate film to achieve a dioptric effect similar to glass, albeit without the same limitations in terms of space, thickness and weight. The lenses multiply the light from the light source, recreating a glittery light show for a party-like atmosphere. It can be used with a variety of light sources, from halogens to energy-saving fluorescents.
The Lighting Store is rapidly becoming a one stop shop for noteworthy illumination, having recently picked up distribution for Viennese brand Kolarz and the work of Jake Dyson. The outlet, which has two stores in London (Baker Street &amp; Finchley Road), also supplies the Verner Panton Verpan range and Phillippe Starck.
For more information <a href="http://www.thelightingstore.co.uk">visit The Lighting Store here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx">Kolarz introduces fantasy lighting range </a><a href="/news/belle-de-nuit-lineup-lights-up-lladro%E2%80%99s-sixtieth-birthday.aspx">Belle De Nuit lights up Lladro’s sixtieth birthday </a><a href="/news/val-launches-blooming-branches-ceramics-and-lamps.aspx">VAL launches Blooming branches ceramics and lights</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Polycarbonate Fresnell lenses replace glass to stunning effect</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1791" parentID="1790" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-04T18:10:11" updateDate="2013-10-04T18:27:40" nodeName="Hope1" urlName="hope1" path="-1,1207,1208,1790,1791" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9772/hope1.jpg</image><bodyText>The Hope Pendant has won red dot and Good Design awards...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1792" parentID="1790" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-04T18:11:05" updateDate="2013-10-04T18:11:49" nodeName="Hope2" urlName="hope2" path="-1,1207,1208,1790,1792" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9773/hope2.jpg</image><bodyText>The futuristic design creates a unique atmosphere...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1793" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="42" createDate="2013-10-07T15:28:27" updateDate="2013-10-07T15:43:26" nodeName="Trophy bicycle wall-mount helps reclaim the hallway" urlName="trophy-bicycle-wall-mount-helps-reclaim-the-hallway" path="-1,1207,1208,1793" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9776/trophy-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designed to solve the increasingly acute problem of urban bicycle storage, Lifestylebazaar in collaboration with Outlineworks, comprising Ross Dolton and Simon Horrocks, have created the novel line of Trophy on-wall bicycle holders. Equal parts practical and whimsical, cyclists have a choice of Bull (pictured above) or Deer. Chris Curtis from Lifestylebazaar describes them as perfect for homes with no outdoor storage or cluttered hallways. And of course, the silhouettes add interest even without a bike onboard.
The Trophy mounts are made from solid steel with a choice of ‘soft touch plastic’ or ‘funky short fur’ finishes. The designer team are confident that they’ll accommodate most types of road, hybrid and mountain bikes. All installation fixings are supplied. The Trophy line are designed and manufactured in the UK, with prices starting at £79.
For more innovative <a href="http://www.lifestylebazaar.com/collections/outlineworks">design solutions visit Lifestylebazarr online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/collectable-art-from-the-london-underground.aspx">Collectable art from the London Underground </a><a href="/news/customisable-visionart-radiators-are-one-of-a-kind.aspx">Customisable VisionArt radiators are one of a kind</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Whimsical bike mount solves storage problem, adds interest</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Storage</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1794" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="43" createDate="2013-10-07T22:31:54" updateDate="2013-10-13T15:56:27" nodeName="Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith Island" urlName="piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island" path="-1,1207,1208,1794" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9784/doca-angon-moocamain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Piqu, suppliers of high-end kitchen, bathroom and bedroom furniture for designers and architects, has introduced a new range of luxury kitchen products, including the Monolith Island, produced in collaboration with London-based residential stonework experts Stone Interiors. Rather than using a thin veneer of stone, the island is a result of a “revolutionary” technique which creates full stone drawers, bookmatched with solid work surfaces. Precision mitred stone keeps the gaps between surfaces and drawers to just a few millimetres.
In addition to the Monolith Island, Piqu is handling the new Angon Moocca kitchen series (pictured above), part of Spanish furniture brand DOCA’s 2013 autumn range. Distinguished by its dark wood veneer and vertical grain, the Angon Moocca collection is both dramatic and different. DOCA’s 22mm thick doors are available to a height of 3m, creating floor to ceiling storage, both with and without handles. The line is available with a Sedamat finish, which is somewhere between gloss and matt. It’s also available in a variety of colours, including a RAL option.
Alternatively, the set is available with a super-matt gum lacquer, offering a rubber-like surface with a non-reflective finish and unique tactile appeal. This gum-finish has also been integrated into the Monolith Island, to remarkable effect. 
For more visit <a href="http://www.piqu.co.uk/">www.piqu.co.uk</a>. For more on the work of Stone Interiors, visit them online at <a href="http://www.stoneinteriors.co.uk/">www.stoneinteriors.co.uk</a>
Also read: <a href="/designers/ruth-bond/timeless-elegance-from-minimalist-maple-kitchen.aspx">Timeless elegance from minimalist maple kitchen </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">100% Design London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/news/stone-age-to-rock-on-following-25th-birthday.aspx">Stone age to rock on following twenty-fifth birthday</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Collaboration with Stone Interiors ushers in new era of kitchen furniture</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Stonework</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1795" parentID="1794" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-07T22:48:46" updateDate="2013-10-08T08:56:31" nodeName="doca1" urlName="doca1" path="-1,1207,1208,1794,1795" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9785/doca-angon-mooca-web-1.jpg</image><bodyText>Dark wood veneer and vertical grain typifies the Angon Moocca collection...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1796" parentID="1794" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-07T22:49:52" updateDate="2013-10-08T08:56:48" nodeName="doca2" urlName="doca2" path="-1,1207,1208,1794,1796" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9786/doca-angon-mooca-web-2.jpg</image><bodyText>This furniture features a Sedamat finish...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1797" parentID="1794" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-07T22:50:44" updateDate="2013-10-08T08:57:02" nodeName="monolith1" urlName="monolith1" path="-1,1207,1208,1794,1797" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9787/monolith-main.jpg</image><bodyText>The Monolith Island coupled with stunning cantilevered marble breakfast bar...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1803" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="44" createDate="2013-10-09T09:00:46" updateDate="2013-10-11T08:57:52" nodeName="Poltrona Frau reclines with Genesis Technologies" urlName="poltrona-frau-reclines-with-genesis-technologies" path="-1,1207,1208,1803" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9796/frauside.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Premium Italian leather furniture brand Poltrona Frau has entered the home cinema seating market, partnering with Genesis Technologies to produce the Premiere !K and Premiere !Q armchairs. The high-end recliners are upholstered in Pelle Frau leather and are available in a variety of colours, finishes and stitching patterns. The Premiere !K is a motorised recliner “inspired by the First Class seats of premium airlines,” with the Premiere !Q a non-reclining alternative. Both offer lumbar support, with the Premiere !K featuring a unique electrically adjustable back and leg support.
“Luxury home cinemas represent an extremely interesting niche market for Poltrona Frau Luxury Interiors division,” says managing director Kurt Wallner. “It’s driven by state-of-art quality and a high degree of personalisation, two characteristics that we are known for. There is a rising demand for luxury seating and statement designs in luxury home cinemas and with our expertise in this area, we are well-placed to offer discerning clients exactly what they need.”
Genesis Technologies co-founder Wim GE De Vos, describes the company’s partnership with Poltrona Frau as “a perfect fit,” adding: “By combining technical brilliance and exquisite design, Genesis Technologies are able to offer unique and state-of-the-art private cinemas. We’re both proud and excited to welcome Poltrona Frau Luxury Interiors as a partner for home cinema seating and interior design so we can offer the very best to discerning clients in search of excellence. With our European style, eye for detail and passion for the cinematic experience, we work tirelessly to ensure that each cinema is created to the highest standard. Poltrona Frau seating and interiors are an obvious choice”.
Poltrona Frau has developed and supplied premium auditorium chairs for internationally renowned concert halls, theatres and auditoriums, as well as the interiors for luxury automobiles from the likes of Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, and the furnishings on Pershing Yachts.
For more on Poltrona Frau visit <a href="http://www.poltronafraucontract.com">www.poltronafraucontract.com</a>, or contact Rossano Ruffini at Poltrona Frau S.p.A. Tel: +39 0733 909 425. 
To learn more about the home theatre services offered by Genesis Technologies, visit <a href="http://www.genesistechnologies.co.uk">www.genesistechnologies.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban Living Interiors opens combi showroom and studio </a><a href="/news/roca-design-exquis-presents-journey-from-soap-to-sound.aspx">Roca Design Exquis presents journey from soap to sound </a><a href="/news/trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex.aspx">Trufig seamless flush mounting debuts at Decorex</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Unveils exclusive cinema seating line for luxury home theatres</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Home cinema,High-end</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1804" parentID="1803" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-09T09:13:21" updateDate="2013-10-09T09:19:48" nodeName="Genesis1" urlName="genesis1" path="-1,1207,1208,1803,1804" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9797/premiere-seatingmain2.jpg</image><bodyText>Home cinema seating goes upmarket with the Premiere !K and Premiere !Q armchairs...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1805" parentID="1803" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-09T09:14:14" updateDate="2013-10-09T09:19:50" nodeName="frau1" urlName="frau1" path="-1,1207,1208,1803,1805" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9798/polronafraushowroom.jpg</image><bodyText>Poltrona Frau is world renowned for its leather seating...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1806" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="45" createDate="2013-10-10T10:45:20" updateDate="2013-10-10T11:26:45" nodeName="Harlequin Leonida wallpapers extol distressed opulence" urlName="harlequin-leonida-wallpapers-extol-distressed-opulence" path="-1,1207,1208,1806" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9804/harlequin_leonidamain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Harlequin Studio has released a new collection of wallpapers and velvets which recall bygone eras with a modern twist. The range, which sets out to evoke “a spirit of faded grandeur and distressed opulence” has been inspired by vintage pieces and flea market finds. The result is a distinctive and diverse selection of wallpapers and embossed velvets.
The line is intended for use in a wide variety of rooms and architectural settings. Whether you’re decorating a mansion or minimalist modern flat, there’s something here for everyone. The palette is understated, utilizing bronze, charcoal, pewter, antique gold and pearl.
The Leonida Wallpaper line encompasses eight designs over 45 colourways, utilising diverse and chic motifs: Adella, which uses gravure and rotary printing techniques resulting in a devoré velvet effect; Akoa, printed onto foil, and layered with ink in an emulsion consistency to achieve an opaque effect, creating an illusion of peeling tiles; Aurelia, adapted from an existing Harlequin design, resembling tooled leather embellished with metallic; Comice, with a design that resembles an open-fretwork, linked trellis; Demi: a classic medium-scale scalloped motif;  Églomisé, a distressed panel stripe which can be hung vertically or horizontally; Florentine, featuring an oversized ogee enhanced by beading and metallic inks; and Medina, which features a large lacy roundel set against a luminescent background. 
The Leonida Velvet collection is fluid enough to drape but also sufficiently durable to be used on upholstery. They employ a mix of yarns within the four individual designs, to enhance contrast and texture. Designers can choose from Aurelia, a damask with a dramatic foil overlay; Églomisé, a distressed textured velvet with a unique gilded appearance; Perla, an antique-looking plain with a slight shimmer in muted tones; and Trezzini, with its intentionally aged mosaic effect.
The collection is available at the end of the month from selected <a href="http://www.harlequin.uk.com">stockists. For more, visit www.harlequin.uk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/customisable-stepevi-stripe-rug-collection-launched.aspx">Customisable Stepevi rug collection launched </a><a href="/news/fox-linton-launches-free-ios-app-with-colour-matching.aspx">Fox Linton launches free iOS app with colour matching </a><a href="/news/extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons.aspx">Extex luxury outdoor fabrics suitable for all seasons</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Sumptuous wallpapers and velvets recall an age of faded grandeur</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Wallcoverings,Wallpapers</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1807" parentID="1806" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-10T10:48:32" updateDate="2013-10-10T11:04:48" nodeName="Leo1" urlName="leo1" path="-1,1207,1208,1806,1807" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9800/harlequin_leonida_03.jpg</image><bodyText>Front to back: Églomisé £55/roll, Florentine £69/roll, Akoa £75/roll, Églomiseé £55/roll...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1808" parentID="1806" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-10T10:50:50" updateDate="2013-10-10T11:04:50" nodeName="Leo2" urlName="leo2" path="-1,1207,1208,1806,1808" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9801/harlequin_leonida_01.jpg</image><bodyText>Harelquin's Akoa wallpaper, with Perla (£65/m) and Aurelia (£89/m) upholstery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1809" parentID="1806" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-10T10:52:49" updateDate="2013-10-10T11:04:52" nodeName="Leo3" urlName="leo3" path="-1,1207,1208,1806,1809" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9802/harlequin_leonida_18.jpg</image><bodyText>Stunning Églomisé wallpaper at £55/roll...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1810" parentID="1806" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-10-10T10:53:46" updateDate="2013-10-10T11:04:54" nodeName="Leo4" urlName="leo4" path="-1,1207,1208,1806,1810" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9803/harlequin_leonida_20_lr.jpg</image><bodyText>The Leonida range is classic with a modern twist...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1811" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="46" createDate="2013-10-11T09:35:27" updateDate="2013-10-11T09:47:43" nodeName="Autumnal Harlequin sofa collection lands at Fishpools" urlName="autumnal-harlequin-sofa-collection-lands-at-fishpools" path="-1,1207,1208,1811" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9805/harlequin-living-room-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Interiors retail specialist Fishpools has unveiled the new Harlequin sofa collection for autumn. The UK-made line comprises a range of sofas and co-ordinating accessories, available in nine seasonal fabrics from amber to amethyst. The sofas are characterised by a contemporary slim frame teamed with soft plump back and seat cushions. These clean lines and compact form make the Harlequin an ideal fit for even the most modest of living spaces.
The design is available as a snuggler (retailing for £779), while small, medium or large sofas sell for £919, £979 and £1049 respectively. The sofa comes with co-ordinating and contrasting scatter cushions in a candy squares design. An armchair in two shapes, sleek designer frame or classic, and footstool complete the range. All the pieces are made to order.
Established in 1899, Fishpools is a leading one-stop furniture specialist in the south-east offering an extensive range of furnishing and accessories from top brands including Natuzzi, Calligaris, ercol and Vi-Spring. For more, <a href="http://www.fishpools.co.uk">visit Fishpools online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/natuzzi-italia-stuns-with-stylish-sofas,-dining-options.aspx">Natuzzi Italia srtuns with stylish sofas, dining options </a><a href="/news/suzy-newton-debuts-with-striking-accent-pieces.aspx">Suzy Newton debuts with striking accent pieces </a><a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylish slim frame range ideal for modest spaces, plump too</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Furnishings</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1812" parentID="1811" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-11T09:38:44" updateDate="2013-10-11T09:47:48" nodeName="fish1" urlName="fish1" path="-1,1207,1208,1811,1812" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9806/harlequin-living-room-at-fishpools.jpg</image><bodyText>Inspirational Harlequin colour blocking...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1813" parentID="1811" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-11T09:39:42" updateDate="2013-10-11T09:47:49" nodeName="Fish2" urlName="fish2" path="-1,1207,1208,1811,1813" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9807/soft-furnishings.jpg</image><bodyText>The newly refurbished soft furnishings department...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1814" parentID="1811" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-11T09:41:30" updateDate="2013-10-11T09:47:52" nodeName="Fish 3" urlName="fish-3" path="-1,1207,1208,1811,1814" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9808/opening.jpg</image><bodyText>The Mayor of the Borough of BroxBourne Cllr Mrs Bren Perryman opens the new soft furnishings department with Chairman John Fishpool..</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1816" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="47" createDate="2013-10-12T19:23:22" updateDate="2013-10-14T23:09:25" nodeName="Bethan Gray expands Brogue table range for Lapicida" urlName="bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida" path="-1,1207,1208,1816" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9815/montclair-marble-with-textured-grey-oak-basemain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bethan Gray has launched a new range of marble dining tables for stone specialist Lapicida. The trio comprise the Montclair marble table with textured Grey Oak base (pictured above), which retails for £11,950; the Nero Marquina marble table with black American walnut base, for £10,950; and the Carrara marble with natural Oak base, priced at £9,950. All are shown here sized 2 x 1m, however custom sizes and marbles are available to special order. First unveiled during the London Design Festival, the new pieces join Gray’s iconic Herringbone and Cararra marble Brogue tables produced for the retailer, which are priced at £30,000 and £18,000 apiece respectively. The new collection can be immediately identified by the distinctive brogueing edge detail, precisely carved by Lapicida's state-of-the-art CNC Shaping Mill technology.
The introductions follow Bethan’s celebrated line of G&amp;T Brogue occasional tables and a one-off piece produced for Mint. The award-winning designer, based in London, has built her reputation working with luxury materials, including leather, marble and solid wood, and employing advanced manufacturing technologies.
Welsh-born Gray was discovered by Tom Dixon in 1998 when he awarded her the New Designers Innovation prize, which led to a role at Habitat. Six years later she was their Design Director. Bethan established her own studio in 2008, creating collections for The Conran Shop and John Lewis. She now works with leading manufacturers and retailers globally. Gray recently collaborated on a marble table top range with Wallpaper* Handmade and has a collection upcoming for US home retailer Crate &amp; Barrel.
For more visit <a href="http://bethangray.com">bethangray.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/laufen-kartell-collaboration-exhibits-at-designjunction.aspx">Laufen Kartell collaboration exhibits at designjunction </a><a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx">Kolarz intros luxury fantasy LED chandelier range </a><a href="/news/val-launches-blooming-branches-ceramics-and-lamps.aspx">VAL launches Blooming Branches ceramics and lamps</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning new trio of timber-legged marble dining tables launched</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Stonework,Tables</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1817" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-12T19:28:05" updateDate="2013-10-14T07:32:12" nodeName="gray1" urlName="gray1" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1817" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9811/lapicida_brogue-dining-tablemain.jpg</image><bodyText>Bethan Gray's iconic circular Brogue table for Lapicida, produced using state-of-the-art machinery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1818" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-12T19:29:16" updateDate="2013-10-14T07:32:14" nodeName="Gray2" urlName="gray2" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1818" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9812/lapicida_brogue-pattern.jpg</image><bodyText>The distinctive Brogue pattern was inspired by Church's brogue shoes...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1819" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-12T19:30:49" updateDate="2013-10-14T07:32:16" nodeName="gray3" urlName="gray3" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1819" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9813/lapicida_herringbone-dining-table.jpg</image><bodyText>The stunning Herringbone table, priced at £30,000...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1820" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-10-14T07:29:32" updateDate="2013-10-14T07:32:18" nodeName="Bethangray" urlName="bethangray" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1820" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9814/gray.jpg</image><bodyText>Award winning Welsh designer Bethan Gray...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1822" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-10-14T22:59:03" updateDate="2013-10-14T23:09:32" nodeName="gray4" urlName="gray4" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1822" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9816/carrara-marble-with-natural-oak-baseweb.jpg</image><bodyText>The Carrara marble dining table with Natural Oak base...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1823" parentID="1816" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-10-14T23:00:06" updateDate="2013-10-14T23:09:34" nodeName="gray5" urlName="gray5" path="-1,1207,1208,1816,1823" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9817/lapicida_diffusion_nero-marquinaweb.jpg</image><bodyText>The Nero Marquina marble with Black American Walnut base...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1824" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="48" createDate="2013-10-15T08:16:49" updateDate="2013-10-15T08:50:20" nodeName="Splinter Works brilliant Bodice Rocker defies gravity" urlName="splinter-works-brilliant-bodice-rocker-defies-gravity" path="-1,1207,1208,1824" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9819/main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>This levitating lounger from sculptural furniture specialist Splinter Works throws a fresh perspective on statement seating. According to creators Matt Withington and Miles Hartwell, the Bodice Rocker was “born out of a love for curvy silhouettes and illusion.” Upright, its profile assumes many forms. Yet with a light touch it rocks back, pausing in mid-air to create an illusion of weightlessness. Once grounded, the Bodice Rocker becomes a perfectly functional chaise longue.
Finished in soft padded leather, UK-based Splinter Works says the Bodice Rocker can be tailored to clients’ requirements. It can be modified to accommodate a taller or smaller person, and even scaled to suit different room sizes. While pictured above in ‘brilliant white’ vele leather, it’s available in a variety of  leathers, fabrics and highlight stitching. 
The Bodice Rocker retails for £9,000. It’s available directly from Splinter Works and can be shipped worldwide. For more gravity defying work from <a href="http://www.splinterworks.co.uk"> Splinter Works visit www.splinterworks.co.uk.</a>
Also read: <a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban Living Interiors opens combi showroom and studio </a><a href="/news/trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex.aspx">Trufig seamless mounting debuts at Decorex</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Radical recliner elevates the art of sculptural furniture</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1825" parentID="1824" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-15T08:39:41" updateDate="2013-10-15T08:45:17" nodeName="bodice1" urlName="bodice1" path="-1,1207,1208,1824,1825" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9820/tall-bodice-rocker.jpg</image><bodyText>The Bodice Rocker as a piece of sculpture (photography: Stephane Rocher)...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1826" parentID="1824" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-15T08:41:11" updateDate="2013-10-15T08:45:20" nodeName="Bodice2" urlName="bodice2" path="-1,1207,1208,1824,1826" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9821/logo.jpg</image><bodyText>The Splinter Works logo stitched into the Bodice Rocker (photography: Stephane Rocher)...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1827" parentID="1824" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-15T08:42:09" updateDate="2013-10-15T08:45:22" nodeName="bodice3" urlName="bodice3" path="-1,1207,1208,1824,1827" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9822/recliner.jpg</image><bodyText>The Bodice Rocker in recliner mode (photography: Stephane Rocher)...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1828" parentID="1824" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-10-15T08:44:13" updateDate="2013-10-15T08:51:26" nodeName="Bodice4" urlName="bodice4" path="-1,1207,1208,1824,1828" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9823/03-bodice-rocker-motion.jpg</image><bodyText>The Bodice Rocker in motion (photography: Glenn Dearing)...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1829" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="49" createDate="2013-10-15T21:23:07" updateDate="2013-10-17T07:46:39" nodeName="Kolarz adds sparkle to John Lewis and M&S redesigns" urlName="kolarz-adds-sparkle-to-john-lewis-and-ms-redesigns" path="-1,1207,1208,1829" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9824/jl-jewellery-wide-shotmain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lighting specialist Kolarz has been making a name for itself with retail giants John lewis and M&amp;S. For John Lewis, the Austrian company was recently commissioned to supply bespoke lighting features for the retailer’s jewellery and luxury watches areas. A lighting structure featuring over 8000 sparkling Kolarz crystals and 800 LED bulbs was duly created.
The brand’s flagship store in London’s Oxford Street features two double-frame designs at varying levels. For the lingerie and fashion advice departments, Organza shades with suspended Kolarz crystals present understated decoration and style.
When M&amp;S wanted a statement lighting installation for its new premium accessory departments, it snuck a peek at the work done by Austrian company Kolarz for John Lewis – and decided it wanted something similar for three test sites. Kolarz worked to meet the demands of interior and lighting designer Chris Dewar Dixon and delivered a stunning circular light array that hangs above M&amp;S’s luxury footwear sections.
The install features multiple rectangular-shaped glass sections, suspended from champagne-coloured covered metal work. Each individual piece is etched on the inside to create subtle variations. It was required to be lightweight enough to fit the various different ceilings – some suspended, some not – of the retailers’ stores, and blend into to both contemporary and older environments.
Says Kolarz’s Kristina Griffith: ‘We’re absolutely delighted with this feature and are proud to have been chosen for this prestigious project. These are exciting times for us – our second big retail installation this year working with the top two UK high street retailers. ‘ ‘The difference in design for the John Lewis and M&amp;S lights shows that Kolarz can be versatile and innovative,’ adds Griffith.
Kolarz was established in Vienna in 1918 and has been active in the UK since 2000, and offers an extensive range of off-the-shelf lighting pieces – including chandeliers, table lamps, ceiling lights and exterior lights – as well as a bespoke service.
For more visit <a href="http://%20www.kolarz-uk.com">www.kolarz-uk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-intros-luxury-fantasy-led-chandelier-range.aspx">Kolarz intros luxury fantasy LED chandelier range</a>
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular lighting structures enliven Britain’s best loved retail outlets</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design,Commercial</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1831" parentID="1829" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-15T21:27:39" updateDate="2013-10-17T07:46:56" nodeName="Kol2" urlName="kol2" path="-1,1207,1208,1829,1831" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9826/kolarz-john-lewis.jpg</image><bodyText>John Lewis flagship store in London features this spectacular array...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1832" parentID="1829" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-15T21:28:29" updateDate="2013-10-17T07:47:01" nodeName="Kol3" urlName="kol3" path="-1,1207,1208,1829,1832" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9827/msmain.jpg</image><bodyText>This circular light array hangs above M&S’s luxury footwear...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1834" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="50" createDate="2013-10-16T00:11:55" updateDate="2013-10-16T00:18:27" nodeName="Boss Design reinvents the traditional office space" urlName="boss-design-reinvents-the-traditional-office-space" path="-1,1207,1208,1834" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9829/soft0officemain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Boss Design has launched its new Soft Office collection – a trio of individual pieces designed to work together to enable the ultimate workspace flexibility.
The three products, dubbed Cega, Shuffle and Cocoon, marry functional, ergonomic construction with eye-catching, comfy-looking finishes. Cega is a personal high-backed seating unit (pictured above), with a cylindrical form developed to reduce peripheral vision distractions and restrict external noise. At the same time, its open top allows ambient light into the seating area, and 360-degree swiveling can be specified for Bond villain antics.
Shuffle, meanwhile, is a modular seating system available in either low- or high-backed finishes and with both the body and cushion in 13 different colour finishes. Boss Design says multiple Shuffles can be employed to create ‘private, meeting and personal spaces’ and that it allows an office to be easily re-arranged to suit.
Finally, the new Cocoon unit aims to combine the work-friendly posture of a regular desk chair with the comfort and feel of a sofa, with a high back and sides ensuring privacy. Like its stablemates, it’s styled to work both as a single seat or in a configuration. Data and power is available if needed.
All the Soft Office products are slender enough to be delivered through a standard single-size doorway, and the company’s Design Director Mark Barrell believes the range is perfect for breakout spaces: ‘The Soft Office gives people choice. Once a workplace includes soft-seating that is comfortable, supportive and ergonomically correct, there is no longer a need for everybody to necessarily work at a desk all of the time. ‘[Our concept] puts control back into the hands of the user; letting them customise and re-configure their environment to maximise use and productivity.’
Boss Design is one brand of parent group Boss Design Group – the others are Komac, Lyndon Design and Unifi. The latter has added a new circular addition to its range of acoustically-engineered Vista meeting pods, pictured in our Gallery below.
For more visit <a href="http://www.boss-design.com">www.boss-design.com</a>. Boss Design’s London showroom can be found at 7 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PA.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Office interiors specialist debuts flexible furniture range</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Commercial,Furniture</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1835" parentID="1834" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-16T00:13:45" updateDate="2013-10-16T00:18:30" nodeName="boss1" urlName="boss1" path="-1,1207,1208,1834,1835" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9830/visa.jpg</image><bodyText>The Cega personal high-backed seating unit reduces vision distractions...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1836" parentID="1834" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-16T00:14:44" updateDate="2013-10-16T00:18:33" nodeName="boss2" urlName="boss2" path="-1,1207,1208,1834,1836" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9831/brochuretogether.jpg</image><bodyText>Seating units can be individual or linked...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1837" parentID="1834" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-16T00:15:23" updateDate="2013-10-16T00:18:36" nodeName="Vista1" urlName="vista1" path="-1,1207,1208,1834,1837" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9832/vista.jpg</image><bodyText>The acoustically-engineered Vista meeting pod...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1838" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="51" createDate="2013-10-16T05:58:10" updateDate="2013-10-18T08:07:20" nodeName="HydroTap Miniboil saves space, improves functionality" urlName="hydrotap-miniboil-saves-space,-improves-functionality" path="-1,1207,1208,1838" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9866/mainzipcombi2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The HydroTap Miniboil from Zip Heaters provides a stylish alternative to the common or garden kettle, as well as a stylish way to maximise space in any kitchen area. The Miniboil’s under-sink unit fits into a standard 500m base kitchen cupboard and can be sited at a sink or mounted on its own font. Utilising touch pad controls, two designs available: the classic curved spout and Elite squared spout. A triple action submicron filter system is provided to control taste and remove impurities; for hard water areas an optional anti-scale filter is also available. The system is priced from £899.
Not only can the Miniboil be used for hot beverages, but it also makes quick work out of boiling pasta, making stocks and soups, and sterilising bottles and jars. Says it’s designers: “When you think how often you boil a kettle for everyday uses, it's easy to see how the Miniboil can become an invaluable appliance and make a difference to daily life.”
The Miniboil is the latest edition to a range of  HydroTap devices from Zip Heaters. Other solutions include provision of chilled and sparkling water.  For more information on the range, visit <a href="http://www.zipheaters.co.uk">www.zipheaters.co.uk</a> or call 01362 852222
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Unique hot-water appliance created for a clutter free kitchen</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1862" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="52" createDate="2013-10-21T08:00:15" updateDate="2013-10-21T08:24:11" nodeName="Sound Wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition" urlName="sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition" path="-1,1207,1208,1862" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9867/rocamain-copy.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A young designer from Brighton University has won the student design competition leg of the Design Exquis exhibition, which is currently showing at the Roca London Gallery in Chelsea Harbour. Third year Interior Architecture student Ana Sidorova will see her creation, the Sound Wave fountain, displayed at the Zaha Hadid designed Gallery from October 26, for three weeks. She said she was “overwhelmed to be chosen as the winner.”
Design Exquis is essentially a game of consequences, inspired by the collective method of creation developed by the Surrealists, known as Exquisite Corpse. The exhibition involves designers each responding in turn to an object created by their predecessor. The first designer in the chain was presented with a bar of soap and created his design from there and so the process continued, with each designer only being able to see the creation that directly preceded them in the chain. Sidorova took her inspiration from the last professional design, created by Nick Phillips, which transpired to be an audio recording.  
Ana explains: “The sound of marble in Metamorphosis (the final design) reminded me of water. This made me think of a fountain, due to the continuous flow of the music and of water sounds. Water and waves were the result.”
The jury, which consisted of exhibition curators Geraldine Vessiere and Florian Dussopt, and founder of Confessions of a Design Geek blog, Katie Treggiden, declared: "Ana's idea is logical, technical and poetic at the same time. We were impressed with her design work, which showed details including height, weight and materials. This demonstrated the time and effort she had put into the design work."
For more, visit the Roca <a href="http://www.RocaLondonGallery.com">Gallery at www.RocaLondonGallery.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-design-exquis-presents-journey-from-soap-to-sound.aspx">Roca Design Exquis presents journey from soap to sound </a><a href="/features/reviewed-roca-london-gallery.aspx">Reviewed: Roca London Gallery </a><a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Student design winner announced for inspirational Roca challenge</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1863" parentID="1862" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-21T08:20:54" updateDate="2013-10-21T08:24:16" nodeName="SoundWave" urlName="soundwave" path="-1,1207,1208,1862,1863" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9868/soundwave-fountain.jpg</image><bodyText>The Sound Wave design, winner of the 2013 Roca Design Exquis...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1874" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="53" createDate="2013-10-22T07:14:56" updateDate="2013-10-22T07:36:54" nodeName="Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design" urlName="kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design" path="-1,1207,1208,1874" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9882/khmain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Good design isn’t the preserve of the high-end of the market. So says Kelly Hoppen MBE - but buying fine design on a budget is no guarantee of quality, she warns. The Dragon’s Den star, who recently partnered with luxury bathroom specialist Crosswater to release the KH Zero 1 bathroom collection, reveals: “You can find good design at all levels of the market. What you may not get at every budget level is ‘good quality’ especially at the lower end of the market.”
Encouragingly, the designer doesn’t believe that the economic downturn has impacted design innovation: “I think the downturn has forced manufacturers and designers to push the boundaries even more because consumers want more for their money,” she says.
When pushed to explain what ‘good design’ actually means, Hoppen explains: “Good design is about good planning, by that I mean that design must suit the lifestyle of all the individuals using the space and be stylish and timeless at the same time. Style is a key element but quality is just as important.”
Crosswater has confirmed that three more additions to its Kelly Hoppen curated line of bathroom collections will be announced shortly for a January 2014 launch. Hinting at what to expect, the designer says she anticpiates bathroom design becoming more artful: “Design will become more and more modular, and there will be a focus on art. Taps for example will be centrepieces and designed in a more artistic way…”
When it comes to inspiration, the award-winning interior designer reveals she takes inspiration from “the people around me especially my daughter and family, different cultures and travel - I have a real love for the Eastern way of life and philosophy.” Hoppen adds she particularly admires individuals like Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. “They have stuck to their brand and philosophy for years, it’s all about longevity and timeless design.”
The Crosswater Kelly Hoppen MBE bathroom collection comprises of a deck mounted basin tap in a choice of three heights, wall mount basin set, floor standing bath shower mixer with integral shower kit and a range of recessed thermostatic valves. For more visit <a href="http://www.crosswater.co.uk/kelly-hoppen">www.crosswater.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/laufen-kartell-collaboration-exhibits-at-designjunction.aspx">Laufen Kartell collaboration exhibits at designjunction </a><a href="/news/bathrooms-specialist-cp-hart-to-open-chelsea-showroom.aspx">CP Hart to open Chelsea showroom </a><a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-mbe-launches-stunning-new-collection.aspx">Kelly Hoppen MBE launches stunning new collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Crosswater confirms three new curated collections for January 2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Advice</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1875" parentID="1874" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-22T07:21:42" updateDate="2013-10-22T07:36:59" nodeName="KH1" urlName="kh1" path="-1,1207,1208,1874,1875" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9877/bathfiller-above-small.jpg</image><bodyText>The Kelly Hoppen bath shower mixer with shower kit...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1876" parentID="1874" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-22T07:26:19" updateDate="2013-10-22T07:37:01" nodeName="KH2" urlName="kh2" path="-1,1207,1208,1874,1876" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9878/zero110_cover-small.jpg</image><bodyText>Stylish basin monobloc taps...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1877" parentID="1874" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-10-22T07:27:37" updateDate="2013-10-22T07:37:03" nodeName="KH3" urlName="kh3" path="-1,1207,1208,1874,1877" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9879/khzero135-small.jpg</image><bodyText>The KH basin three hole set...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1878" parentID="1874" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-10-22T07:29:16" updateDate="2013-10-22T07:37:59" nodeName="KH4" urlName="kh4" path="-1,1207,1208,1874,1878" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9880/my_kh_027.jpeg</image><bodyText>Good design is all about creating a stylish space that works for your lifestyle, says Kelly Hoppen...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1880" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="54" createDate="2013-10-23T08:01:33" updateDate="2013-10-23T08:09:55" nodeName="Tom Faulkner Capricorn dining table now in copper" urlName="tom-faulkner-capricorn-dining-table-now-in-copper" path="-1,1207,1208,1880" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9886/copper-capmain3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Handmade metal and glass furniture specialist Tom Faulkner has introduced a copper variant of its signature Capricorn dining table. The latest iteration, which joins a range of specialist finishes, is available topped with a choice of marble, glass or timber. The base itself can be polished to a high shine or antiqued to a Verdigris finish.
Copper is notoriously difficult to work with and the demanding curves of the Capricorn say much for the craftsmanship of Faulkner’s Wiltshire workshops. The new Capricorn is available to order, in both standard and custom sizes (the model pictured is 190 x 100cm). Prices start at £8,749.
Tom Faulkner studios produce a range of bespoke tables, consoles and chairs, which are either made in its UK workshop or Italy. Clients have used them not only in dining rooms, but also boardrooms and conservatories, and their distinctive clean lines suit both traditional and modern settings. The range can be seen in the Tom Faulkner London showroom, located in Chelsea Reach. Viewing is by appointment from Monday to Saturday. For more <a href="http://www.tomfaulkner.co.uk">visit www.tomfaulkner.co.uk</a> or call 020 7351 7272.
Also read: <a href="/news/bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida.aspx">Bethan Gray expands Brogue table range for Lapicida </a><a href="/news/tingewick-pottery-embraces-design-community.aspx">Tingewick Pottery embraces design community </a><a href="/news/designjunction-debuts-derek-welsh-studio-graft-collection.aspx">Designjunction debuts Derek Welsh Studio Graft collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/9885/copper-capmain2.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Signature handmade design is a feast for the eyes</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1881" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="55" createDate="2013-10-24T08:28:26" updateDate="2013-10-24T08:33:04" nodeName="Signature blooms adorn new Bluebellgray velvet" urlName="signature-blooms-adorn-new-bluebellgray-velvet" path="-1,1207,1208,1881" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9887/wee_archie_velvet__cerise_pompom.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Scottish textile company Bluebellgray has launched its first velvet as part of a colour-rich autumn/winter collection. The new fabric (pictured above with a Cerise Pompom), combines an eye-catching floral watercolour design with a palette of plums, pinks and teals. The velvet is suitable for both window dressings and domestic upholstery.
Bluebellgray was started in 2009 by Fi Douglas, a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art; her aim was to provide fabrics to those looking for an alternative to mass produced prints. The company’s signature oversized watercolour blooms quickly found an appreciative audience. The brand’s design philosophy follows the ‘eclectic mix’ school of thought, combing vintage inspiration with modern tropes. Designs are typically hand-painted before being printed onto natural cottons and linens, a process which retains every brushstroke and colour.
Named after Fi’s son, the new Wee Archie Velvet sells for 95 p/m. For more <a href="http://www.bluebellgray.co.uk">visit www.bluebellgray.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/harlequin-leonida-wallpapers-extol-distressed-opulence.aspx">Harlequin Leonida wallpapers extol distressed opulence </a><a href="/news/fox-linton-launches-free-ios-app-with-colour-matching.aspx">Fox Linton launches free iOS app with colour matching </a><a href="/news/extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons.aspx">Extex luxury outdoor fabrics suitable for all seasons</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Colourful luxury fabric leads autumn winter collection</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1882" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="56" createDate="2013-10-24T16:37:43" updateDate="2013-10-25T08:07:20" nodeName="Milan Sheraton turns to Geberit for bathroom refurb" urlName="milan-sheraton-turns-to-geberit-for-bathroom-refurb" path="-1,1207,1208,1882" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9888/sheraton-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>When the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Milan needed to update its bathrooms with the minimum of disruption, it turned to commercial bathroom specialist Geberit to handle the job. Upgrading the hotel’s 254 guest rooms may have seemed a daunting task, but hotel owner Maurizio Naro, who has managed the 12-storey complex for 25 years, wasn’t going to get flushed.
He planned the refurbishment work in stages and and chose Geberit’s Monolith sanitary modules as a solution to his particular needs. Naro spotted the Monolith while visiting Milan’s  International Furniture Fair. ”The thin brick walls in the bathrooms did not allow for an integration of cisterns, which is why I had been on the lookout for a particularly space-saving exposed cistern for some time,” he explains.
The module makes light work of upgrading sanitaryware, and is available for washbasins, WCs and bidets. It can be connected to existing water and drainage connections without any major structural changes, which saves retiling or redecorating once fitted. The slim minimalist design conceals all the fittings, and features a glass back panel which can be specified in black, white, Uumber or mint green.
“At first, I thought that installing the sanitary modules would be tricky,” confides Michele Tozzi, a member of the hotel’s maintenance staff. “However, the plumber assigned to the work had been well trained by Geberit. Once the first Monolith module was in, each subsequent module only took around two hours to install.”
Maurizio Naro says he’s well pleased with the result.“We receive a lot of praise from our guests on the tasteful design of the renovated rooms and bathrooms,” he says.
For more on Geberit's product offerings, <a href="http://www.geberit.co.uk">visit www.geberit.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/bisque-unveils-tetro-recycled-aluminium-radiators.aspx">Bisque unveils Tetro recycled aluminium radiators </a><a href="/features/reviewed-roca-london-gallery.aspx">Reviewed: Roca London Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/9889/sheratonmilanojpg_gb-en_preview.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Space-saving sanitaryware proves a slick, elegant solution</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Commercial</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1903" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="57" createDate="2013-10-28T09:05:19" updateDate="2013-10-28T09:11:36" nodeName="British Institute of Interior Design merges with IDA" urlName="british-institute-of-interior-design-merges-with-ida" path="-1,1207,1208,1903" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9910/charles-leon-ida-and-sue-timney-biid.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has merged with the Interior Design Association (IDA). The move will see the IDA, the business association for designers working in the commercial sector, incorporated into BIID, creating a single body for interior design to “set national professional standards, promote learning and debate and champion the value of interior design on the national and international stage.”
Sue Timney, president of the BIID (pictured above with the IDA’s Charles Leon at the Roca London Gallery), says:  “This is a historic day for the UK interiors profession.  With our shared vision, the only way forward is to join together as a larger collective voice for the whole interior design community. By merging our memberships and expertise, the renewed BIID will go from strength to strength”.
Charles Leon adds: “Both the IDA and BIID, felt that the interior design industry and the individuals who work within it will be better served, represented and supported by the strength of one unified voice. We share the same interests and merging the organisations into one was the right thing at the right time”.
By absorbing the IDA, membership of the trade body will swell to almost 2,000 individual and practice members. Leon, the current IDA Chair, will take a position on the BIID Council of Directors. The IDA was established in 2009 as a business networking community for the commercial interiors sector.
Also read: <a href="/news/catch-up-with-the-biid-design-invention-conference.aspx">Catch up with the BIID Design Invention conference </a><a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx">Sound Wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition </a><a href="/news/boss-design-reinvents-the-traditional-office-space.aspx">Boss Design reinvents the traditional office space</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>One UK trade body to champion residential and commercial designers</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>BIID,Trade</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1904" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="58" createDate="2013-10-30T07:53:37" updateDate="2013-10-30T09:09:29" nodeName="Hotels can afford bespoke fabrics insists designer" urlName="hotels-can-afford-bespoke-fabrics-insists-designer" path="-1,1207,1208,1904" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9912/chair-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>British textile company Catherine Green is exhibiting a bespoke furniture fabric for the first time as part of an exhibition at the Independent Hotel Show, which opens today at London’s Olympia. The fabric features designer Green’s signature bird design, but in pink, green and grey; it will debut on two armchairs (one of which is pictured above). Working with exhibitor Formation, the initial design was hand-drawn by Catherine before being transferred onto a silk screen at her West Yorkshire studio. It was then digitally printed onto fabric by Skopos Design. The idea behind the exhibit is to demonstrate that even the most intricate bespoke fabrics can be produced affordably for hotel owners.
"The printing methods I use for my signature designs enable every brushstroke and colour to be captured, enhancing the feel of the hand-painted design and making each piece truly original,” explains Green. “It’s exciting to be working with Skopos Design to demonstrate how they can use their advanced digital printing methods to capture my unique and individual designs for a wider audience."
Following the Independent Hotel Show, the chairs will go on display at Sleep London (November 20-21), and then onto the Country Living Show in Harrogate (Nov 28).
The Yorkshire-based company specialises in hand-crafted home interiors items inspired by urban and rural areas, incorporating printing and mark-making in various forms on tactile fabrics such as velvet and satin. The Catherine Green collection, which includes mounted giclée prints, mugs, greetings cards and screen printed cotton lavender bags, can be <a href="http://www.catherinegreen.co.uk">found at www.catherinegreen.co.uk</a>.
Also read <a href="/news/signature-blooms-adorn-new-bluebellgray-velvet.aspx">Signature blooms adorn new Bluebellgray velvet </a><a href="/news/fox-linton-partners-with-holly-hunt-for-autumn-season.aspx">Fox Linton partners with Holly Hunt for autumn season </a><a href="/news/extex-luxury-outdoor-fabrics-suitable-for-all-seasons.aspx">Extex luxury fabrics suitable for all seasons</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Exclusive Catherine Green furniture debuts at Independent Hotel Show</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1905" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="59" createDate="2013-10-30T08:54:08" updateDate="2013-10-30T09:24:41" nodeName="Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs" urlName="bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs" path="-1,1207,1208,1905" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9913/toto-bathroom-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Top Japanese bathroom brand Toto has found itself centre-stage on this autmun’s season of C4’s self-build show Grand Designs, integral to a dream project of actor and interior designer Deborah Sheridan-Taylor and husband Jonathan Broom.
The duo's new-build home in North London, which has had a ten year gestation and been three years in the making, sits on a reclaimed brown field site surrounded by a tight circle of neighbouring properties. As you would expect of a Grand Designs project, the new-build faced a variety challenges, including the negotiation of 16 party wall agreements and the bankruptcy of the main contractor.
However the finished five bedroom/bathroom house is spectacular. Featuring a basement swimming pool, gym and sauna, it was designed by London architect Paul Archer. Within the white walled interiors, lighting plays an important part, especially as over a third of the building is actually below ground level. The corridors and living spaces have glazed walls and ceilings to enhance the light, while the family bathroom has its own lightwell to bring daylight in.
Toto Neorest bathroom aesthetic Toto’s clean, crisp aesthetic lent itself perfectly to the project. The family bathroom features the Japanese brand's Neorest Washbasin and Neorest bathtub enhanced by a distinctive frosted finish. At night translucent Luminist material and internal LED lighting emit a relaxing glow. The en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom features more Toto luxury with the brand’s signature cleaning Washlet and Neorest Le Washbasin.
Although the fitness area and a guest room in the property are underground, they too are bathed in natural light thanks to wall to wall glazing and lightwells. In a subterranean patio area a Toto Washlet is (surprisingly) given an open-plan treatment. The high-tech toilet sits in a small snug created between two curved walls that on the other side house the kitchen and bathroom of a self-contained ‘nanny’ flat. Although there is no toilet door, lighting and wraparound walls create a sense of intimacy and privacy. Around the other side of one curve is a practical shower fitted with Toto overhead shower and Gyrostream wall jets. The Luminist basin and automatic movement senstive faucet are replicated in the ground floor cloakroom.
Intriguingly, some items in Toto’s bathroom range are employed elsewhere in the house. A wall unit from the brand’s Neorest storage solution sits at the entrance of the property as hall storage, while another pair sit either side of the bed in the master bedroom. With their automatic soft-touch opening mechanism, they act as neat and contemporary bedside tables. The bedroom also contains a Neorest rolling container, a cube shaped storage unit with a leather top that provides a seat for the vanity unit tucked inside the wall of wardrobes.
For more on Toto’s extensive and eclectic <a href="http://gb.toto.com/">range, visit the Toto website</a>. For more on Deborah and Jonathan’s extraordinary project <a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/grand-designs/articles/all/north-london-suppliers/">visit the Grand Designs site here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx"> Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/laufen-kartell-collaboration-exhibits-at-designjunction.aspx">Laufen Kartell collaboration exhibits at designjunction </a><a href="/news/zero-otto-radiator-collection-is-a-sensory-experience.aspx">Zero-Otto radiator collection is a sensory experience</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Toto Neorest collection in the spotlight on hit Channel 4 self-build TV show</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Lifestyle</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1908" parentID="1905" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-30T09:07:10" updateDate="2013-10-30T09:08:54" nodeName="toto washlet" urlName="toto-washlet" path="-1,1207,1208,1905,1908" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9914/toto-washlet.jpg</image><bodyText>The master en-suite featuring signature Toto Washlet...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1909" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="60" createDate="2013-10-31T09:24:39" updateDate="2013-10-31T15:07:43" nodeName="Doctor Who homeware invades Science Museum" urlName="doctor-who-homeware-invades-science-museum" path="-1,1207,1208,1909" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9919/teapot_dalek-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and the much anticipated The Day of The Doctor TV special, London's Science Museum is promoting a range of merchandise themed around the indefatigable BBC Timelord, the highlight of which is some rather delightful kitchenware.
It’s difficult not to suppress a smile when confronted by a bright orange Dalek teapot, brewed with just the right amount of quirk. If you’re looking for something playful for the kitchen, or just want additional nerdish satisfaction when you’re dunking Digestives, it seems a snip at £45. Also included in the range is a somewhat irresistible collection of Doctor Who Expresso coffee cups, again priced at £45, and the inevitable Gallifreyan mugs, at £12 each
The full range of 50th anniversary <a href="http://www.sciencemuseumshop.co.uk/home">Doctor Who merchandise can be found at the Science Museum shop</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/trophy-bicycle-wall-mount-helps-reclaim-the-hallway.aspx">Trophy bicycle wall-mount helps reclaim the hallway </a><a href="/news/soon-every-interior-designer-will-have-a-3d-printer.aspx">Soon every interior designer will have a 3D printer </a><a href="/news/trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex.aspx">Trufig seamless flush mounting debuts at Decorex</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Kitsch kitchenware celebrates the iconic BBC Timelord, anyone for tea?</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-31T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Pop culture,Kitchenware</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1910" parentID="1909" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-31T09:27:44" updateDate="2013-10-31T09:39:07" nodeName="Dr Who Expresso cups" urlName="dr-who-expresso-cups" path="-1,1207,1208,1909,1910" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9916/dw_espresso_cups_stacked.jpg</image><bodyText>This boxed set of Doctor Who pop art Expresso cups sells for £45...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1911" parentID="1909" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-31T09:28:41" updateDate="2013-10-31T09:39:09" nodeName="Doctor Who mugs" urlName="doctor-who-mugs" path="-1,1207,1208,1909,1911" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9917/dw_mugs_4.jpg</image><bodyText>Doctor Who mugs - £12 each or a set for £40...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1912" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="61" createDate="2013-10-31T14:52:13" updateDate="2013-10-31T16:56:55" nodeName="C.P. Hart intros designer DDA bathroom packages" urlName="cp-hart-intros-designer-dda-bathroom-packages" path="-1,1207,1208,1912" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9924/main-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Leading bathroom supplier C.P. Hart has launched a new Accessible Design package at London’s Independent Hotel Show. Proving that special needs DDA compliant bathrooms don’t need to compromise on design integrity, the new range combines a high specification with superior aesthetics. C.P Hart MD Paul Rowland says the Independent Hotel Show was the ideal platform to launch the new products. “Our new Accessible Design package demonstrate that DDA compliance need not mean unappealing and utilitarian design,” he said.
The range has been created for hoteliers looking for a multifunctional bathroom solution that’s practical, precisely engineered and considerate. The central washbasin features a reduced profile to aid mobility and is modular for a truly contemporary finish. Innovative touches include subtle recesses that can be used for additional grip. Coordinated mirrors are available which can be installed vertically or horizontally; there’s also a fully adjustable option which allows a mirror to be angled downwards via an ergonomic handle.
All support rails within the collection have been sculptured to be both practical and understated. Easy to grip, they can be used to help those standing up or sitting down to use the WC or shower. They can also be specified with either a rounded or squared profile and are available in a variety of lengths.
For more on <a href="http://www.cphart.co.uk">C.P. Hart’s product range visit the brand online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/bathrooms-specialist-cp-hart-to-open-chelsea-showroom.aspx">Bathrooms specialist C.P. Hart to open Chelsea showroom </a><a href="/news/hotels-can-afford-bespoke-fabrics-insists-designer.aspx">Hotels can afford bespoke fabrics insists designer </a><a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Sublime Accessible Design range launched at Independent Hotel Show</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-10-31T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1913" parentID="1912" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-10-31T15:01:34" updateDate="2013-10-31T15:04:10" nodeName="CPHart accessible range 1" urlName="cphart-accessible-range-1" path="-1,1207,1208,1912,1913" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9921/picture_10-1002.jpg</image><bodyText>C.P. Hart's new Accessible Design bathroom range is both practical and highly specified...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1914" parentID="1912" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-10-31T15:02:58" updateDate="2013-10-31T15:04:12" nodeName="CPHart accessible range 2" urlName="cphart-accessible-range-2" path="-1,1207,1208,1912,1914" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9922/cp-hart-hewi-accessible-design-shower.jpg</image><bodyText>Accessible Design shower from C.P.Hart...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1916" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="62" createDate="2013-11-01T09:14:03" updateDate="2013-11-01T10:24:55" nodeName="Roca links with Zaha Hadid Serpentine Sackler Gallery" urlName="roca-links-with-zaha-hadid-serpentine-sackler-gallery" path="-1,1207,1208,1916" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9928/serpentine-copyright-luke-hayes.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If the new look Serpentine Sackler Gallery in central London reminds you of the iconic Roca Gallery in the Chelsea Design Quarter, that’s because both have been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. But there’s another key connection. The washrooms also feature stylish Roca bathroom solutions, donated as part of Roca’s laudable commitment to supporting cultural and community projects.
The Grade II listed building has been returned to public use for the first time in more than 200 years. Formerly The Magazine, a gunpowder store built in 1805, the Serpentine Sackler Gallery is located just five minutes’ walk from the Serpentine Gallery. Beneath the distinctive glass fibre canopy, visitors can enjoy 900 square metres of gallery, a shop, curving restaurant and social space. 
Restored to an extremely high standard in partnership with The Royal Parks, the project continues the relationship between the Gallery and Zaha Hadid, which began with the inaugural Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Commission in 2000. For the Gallery, Roca chose its Meridian-N sanitaryware, citing it as “a fusion of classic and modern design cues,” much as the Gallery itself is a modern renovation and extension of a building steeped in history. The new washrooms feature Meridian-N back-to-wall WCs with soft-close seats and co-ordinating compact washbasins. Helping the Gallery minimise any negative impact on the environment and reduce running costs, the Meridian-N range’s WC cisterns also feature an efficient 4.5/3-litre water capacity.
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm.
Also read: <a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx">Sound Wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition </a><a href="/features/reviewed-roca-london-gallery.aspx">Reviewed: Roca London Gallery </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Roca washrooms specified for spectacular renovation project</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Restoration,Redevelopment</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1917" parentID="1916" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-01T10:19:18" updateDate="2013-11-01T10:23:58" nodeName="Serpentine gallery" urlName="serpentine-gallery" path="-1,1207,1208,1916,1917" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9926/copyright-luke-hayes.jpg</image><bodyText>The Gallery occupies a space once used as a gunpowder store (image courtesy Luke Hayes)...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1918" parentID="1916" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-01T10:20:51" updateDate="2013-11-01T10:24:02" nodeName="Serpentine canpoy" urlName="serpentine-canpoy" path="-1,1207,1208,1916,1918" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9927/serpentine-gallery-copyright-luke-hayes.jpg</image><bodyText>The glass fibre canopy touches down on three corners (image courtesy Luke Hayes)...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1919" parentID="1916" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-01T10:22:42" updateDate="2013-11-01T10:24:04" nodeName="Serpentine gallery entrance" urlName="serpentine-gallery-entrance" path="-1,1207,1208,1916,1919" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9929/serpentine-sackler-gallery.jpg</image><bodyText>The Gallery also houses a shop, cafe and events space...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1926" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="63" createDate="2013-11-03T16:43:19" updateDate="2013-11-04T07:05:04" nodeName="And So To Bed specified for £10m Mansion House refurb" urlName="and-so-to-bed-specified-for-£10m-mansion-house-refurb" path="-1,1207,1208,1926" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9936/general-james-wolfe-lr.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Interior designer Angela Amesbury has continued her relationship with leading bed and bedroom furniture brand And So To Bed, specifying the company as part of am extensive £10m refurbishment at Bailbrook House. Part of the prestigious Hand Picked Hotels group, Bailbrook House is an imposing four star country house hotel located in Bath. Amesbury has given this historic Mansion House a comprehensive upgrade, creating 13 individually decorated feature rooms and suites for the property, fully furnished from And So To Bed’s extensive collection.
The designer, who specialises in luxury hotels and works exclusively for Hand Picked, had no qualms about choosing the luxury bedding brand. Of the Bailbrook House project, she says: '”And So To Bed’s products are well made and robust, ideal for use in a hotel environment. What makes the range so special is the huge design and finish - you can individualise the suites which in a Country House hotel is always a good feature…”
Regularly commissioned for both commercial and residential projects, And So To Bed offers designers a one stop shop for luxury handmade bedrooms. Products supplied for this particular refurbishment include an imposing Venetian four poster, paired with pedestal tables; the Versailles, in a number of finishes; the Georgian four poster and the Manoir Lit Bateau.
All 13 rooms have been furnished with a selection of beds, bedside cabinets, chests and wardrobes from the company. And So To Bed says its recently opened a new trade sales department at its London flagship showroom on the Kings Road, underlines the company’s commitment to professional designers. Run by Cat Austin, the department offers designers and specifiers considerable project expertise and end-to-end service, including one-off designs and manufacturing, custom sizing and bespoke finishes.
And So To Bed’s London showroom can be contacted on 0207 731 3593 or <a href="http://www.andsotobed.co.uk">visited at www.andsotobed.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/designers/george-bond/george-bond-apartment-redesign-a-total-treasure.aspx">George Bond apartment redesign a total treasure </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs </a><a href="/news/milan-sheraton-turns-to-geberit-for-bathroom-refurb.aspx">Milan Sheraton turns to Gerbit for bathroom refurb</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/9938/exterior-crop.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Angela Amesbury picks luxury bed maker for Bailbrook House project</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Hotels,Bedrooms,Refurbishment</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1927" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="64" createDate="2013-11-03T17:19:20" updateDate="2013-11-04T07:09:08" nodeName="Bloomsbury Collection offers timeless bathroom elegance" urlName="bloomsbury-collection-offers-timeless-bathroom-elegance" path="-1,1207,1208,1927" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9939/bagno-bloomsbury-vanity-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Combining classic lines with contemporary manufacturing excellence, the new Bloomsbury bathroom collection from Bagno Design seeks to emulate elegant London living from the turn of the Century, a dash of the roaring 20s with some fifties aesthetic thrown in for good measure. Bagno Design describes the lush new range as a fusion of English design and culture with the best in Italian technology and creativity: "It's designed to be a new take on the classical/traditional bathroom,” says the company.
For designers seeking something truly individualistic, the Bloomsbury Collection offers a mix of materials and finishes, as well as a wide variety of pieces, including two freestanding statement bathtubs and a variety of washbasins which can be combined with different washstand options. Available in an assortment of finishes, these can be partnered with a number of WC and bidet options, including a high cistern for a real flush of nostalgia.
The Bloomsbury Collection includes a number of furniture options, all made from fine marine ply with a rich ebony veneer. The collection also includes streamlined vanity units and wall-mounted vertical units. Sanitaryware and furniture will be joined shortly by a comprehensive selection of brassware, intended to combine the feel of the mid twentieth Century with leading-edge ceramic disc technology.
Bloomsbury’s brassware is available in a choice of three finishes: chrome, polished nickel or gold. For specifiers seeking a co-ordinated finish, the Collection can be finished with a range of accessories, including  a variety of antique-style mirrors.
To learn more contact Bagno Design on 020 7553 6999 or <a href="http://www.bagnodesign.co.uk">visit the brand at www.bagnodesign.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/cp-hart-intros-designer-dda-bathroom-packages.aspx">C.P. Hart intros designer DDAQ bathroom packages </a><a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island.aspx">Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith Island </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">100% Design London 2013 Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/9940/bloomsbury-range-snall.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Bagno Design range includes stylish furniture, brassware and accessories</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Lifestyle,Retro</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1928" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="65" createDate="2013-11-05T08:57:25" updateDate="2013-11-05T09:15:07" nodeName="IQ Glass introduces Innovare flush glazing system" urlName="iq-glass-introduces-innovare-flush-glazing-system" path="-1,1207,1208,1928" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9941/innovare-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Modern architectural glazing specialist IQ Glass UK has introduced a new flush window finish that’s both aesthetically stunning and thermally sound. Designed for windows and doors, the Innovare system delivers an exceptional flush glass exterior finish. The external element of these triple glazed units is stepped and bonded over the internal framing to create a smooth, frameless external finish offering high levels of security. The company, which was chosen as specialist glazier to the Blenheim Palace renovation, says that the process also offers “fantastic” thermal and acoustic insulation.
A variety of applications are possible, which allow for doors, windows and fixed elements to be combined to produce a fully flush glazed facade. The Innovare system is available in top guided, side guided and side hung windows, as well as hinged doors, lift and sliding doors. There’s also a modified sliding folding version, which can all be seamlessly integrated together to create a fully glazed frameless facade. 
For more on the Innovare system and other <a href="http://www.iqglassuk.com">glazing options visit www.iqglassuk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH </a><a href="/news/trufig-seamless-flush-mounting-debuts-at-decorex.aspx">Trufig seamless flush mounting debuts at Decorex </a><a href="/news/stone-age-to-rock-on-following-25th-birthday.aspx">Stone Age to rock on following 25th birthday</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Innovative range of windows and doors create a fully flush fascade</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Glazing,Architecture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1930" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="66" createDate="2013-11-06T08:31:50" updateDate="2013-11-06T08:44:22" nodeName="Guinevere celebrates fifty years of fine antiques with anniversary book" urlName="guinevere-celebrates-fifty-years-of-fine-antiques-with-anniversary-book" path="-1,1207,1208,1930" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9942/guinevere-shop-front.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The history of iconic antique interiors store Guinevere is celebrated in a new book Guinevere: The First 50 Years, which documents the history of the landmark Kings Road shop. Home to decorative antiques spanning many eras, Guinevere has both inspired and furnished the homes of the elite and style conscious worldwide since it first started trading in 1963.
Over the years, Guinevere has expanded into neighbouring premises and now offers 8,000 sq ft of products. The arrangements of unique furniture, lighting, fabrics and decorative accessories constantly change while the store’s celebrated window displays have become an attraction unto themselves.
The company was founded by Genevieve Weaver. Originally from Normandy, Genevieve arrived in London for a year’s placement with a hat designer. However, she soon fell in love with her English teacher’s son and set about designing a futuristic home for them in Portobello. With a keen eye for aesthetic style she discovered a passion for buying antique pieces to fill their home and then the luxury of selling them in order to create an ever-changing interior. After the birth of the couple’s first son, Kevin, they spent a brief spell living in Switzerland where their second son Marc was born, before returning to London and setting up home in Chelsea in 1963. 
Having tired of hat design, Genevieve decided to combine her passion for interiors with business and started buying and selling antiques. Initially the business traded pine furniture but it wasn’t long before Genevieve was travelling the world discovering exotic and unusual pieces which were introduced to her London clientele. The combination of Genevieve’s forward thinking and her ability to set trends created the foundations of what was to become one of London’s most successful antiques businesses. 
Since then, the shop’s eclectic offerings have proved a magnet for interior designers and private clients looking for something unique.
The book, which is available in store priced at £40, features images from the shop's archives and reveals how this fascinating establishment has evolved into what it is today. Included are home interviews with key clients and contacts, in addition to the company owners. It’s a must read for both interior designers and lovers of fine antiques.
For more, visit the <a href="http://www.guinevere.co.uk">antique store online at www.guinevere.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/designers/george-bond/george-bond-apartment-redesign-a-total-treasure.aspx">George Bond apartment redesign a total treasure </a><a href="/news/collectable-art-from-the-london-underground.aspx">Collectable art from the London Underground </a><a href="/news/bisque-unveils-tetro-recycled-aluminium-radiators.aspx">Bisque unveils Tetro recycled aluminium radiators</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>A personal history of the inspirational Kings Road outlet</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lifestyle,Retro,Antiques</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator><Image id="1931" parentID="1930" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-06T08:42:16" updateDate="2013-11-06T08:44:27" nodeName="Guinevere book" urlName="guinevere-book" path="-1,1207,1208,1930,1931" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9943/book-cover.jpg</image><bodyText>The history of Guinevere, collected for the first time...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1932" parentID="1930" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-06T08:42:55" updateDate="2013-11-06T08:44:30" nodeName="Guinevere book spread" urlName="guinevere-book-spread" path="-1,1207,1208,1930,1932" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9944/book-spread.jpg</image><bodyText>The tome features interviews with clients and owners...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1933" parentID="1930" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-06T08:43:34" updateDate="2013-11-06T08:44:32" nodeName="Guinevere book spread 2" urlName="guinevere-book-spread-2" path="-1,1207,1208,1930,1933" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9945/book-spread-2.jpg</image><bodyText>Over the past fifty years, Guinevere has taken clients on a journey across continents and time...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1934" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="67" createDate="2013-11-06T08:47:17" updateDate="2013-11-06T09:08:25" nodeName="Guinevere widens Dhurrie range with new designs" urlName="guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs" path="-1,1207,1208,1934" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9946/guinevere-50-year-window-display.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Celebrated Kings Road antique emporium Guinevere, home to eclectic furniture, lighting and fabrics is expanding its range of Dhurries. In addition to offering vintage Dhurries, Indian flat weave cotton carpets, which have been lovingly restored, Guinevere director Heather Weaver has designed a collection of unique contemporary patterns. One of these new geometric designs was used for Guinevere’s Sixties themed window this summer (pictured above). New rugs can be commissioned in any size or colour combination.
The store is also offering a bespoke design service enabling designers create the perfect Dhurrie rug for their scheme, whether it's floral or geometric. Prices start from £15 per square foot.
Dhurries provide an intriguing alternative to wool rugs. Not only do they protect floors and provide warmth in winter but they are also easy to move around, fold away and to clean. Heather Weaver works with craftsmen in Rajasthan, India, who make each Dhurrie by hand using traditional weaving techniques. This painstaking process means even the most skilful craftsmen can weave only 8 to 12 inches of rug in a day. Consequently, lead times are typically 12 to 16 weeks.
Specifiers should note that due to the size of the looms employed, the maximum width of a Dhurrie is 5m, although larger sizes can be created by weaving together separate panels. All dyes used are vegetable based and, most recently, the craftsmen have developed a way to create a ‘distressed’ look, so contemporary designs can now have the ‘aged’ look without weakening the fibres or affecting the quality. This is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a rug with a vintage apperance, particularly for one of a specific size or colour, in order to work with their design scheme.
For more, visit the <a href="http://www.guinevere.co.uk">antique store online at www.guinevere.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/guinevere-celebrates-fifty-years-of-fine-antiques-with-anniversary-book.aspx">Guinevere celebrates fifty years of fine antiques with anniversary book </a><a href="/designers/susanna-cots/breathtaking-barcelona-book-lovers-home.aspx">Reviewed: Poltrona Frau Design museum Customisable Stepevi stripe rug collection launched</a>
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Bespoke rugs produced using traditional weaving techniques</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Retro,Rugs,Antiques</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1938" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="68" createDate="2013-11-07T08:12:07" updateDate="2013-11-07T14:43:34" nodeName="Tuboni radiator an aesthetic solution for every room" urlName="tuboni-radiator-an-aesthetic-solution-for-every-room" path="-1,1207,1208,1938" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9948/verticaltriple-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Tuboni Radiator Collection designed by Andrea Crosetta is now available through Iconic Radiators. The award-winning design is intended for use in all rooms and is available in single, double and triple loop sections, as well as a bathroom version. The unique aesthetics of the Tuboni design allow it to be mounted on a wall in a subtle complementary colour or used as a striking feature design within a property.
Crosetta, who studied architecture in Venice and began designing radiators in the Nineties, says the Tuboni represents the essence of his design philosophy: “a focus on simple shapes that work together harmoniously, and where proportions and materials become essential elements of the product.”
The basis of the Tuboni design is a continuous oval created from a 60mm diameter tube with two sharp 180° bends. It’s completely streamlined, with artfully hidden connectivity. Available in variable size options, the Tuboni can be installed as a singular loop or side by side, vertically or horizontally for homes with larger families. Tuboni is made to order in Italy, with a turnaround time of 5 weeks and is available in 26 RAL colours plus 14 special finishes. 
For more information contact Iconic <a href="http://www.iconicradiators.co.uk">radiators on 01342 305579 or visit www.iconicradiators.co.uk</a>.   
Also read: <a href="/news/zero-otto-radiator-collection-is-a-sensory-experience.aspx">Zero Otto radiator collection is “a sensory experience” </a><a href="/news/customisable-visionart-radiators-are-one-of-a-kind.aspx">Customisable VisionArt radiators are one of a kind </a><a href="/news/cp-hart-intros-designer-dda-bathroom-packages.aspx">C.P Hart intros designer DDA bathroom packages</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Award-winning Andrea Crosetta collection available in 26 hues</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1939" parentID="1938" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-07T09:55:54" updateDate="2013-11-07T12:08:53" nodeName="Tuboni bathroom" urlName="tuboni-bathroom" path="-1,1207,1208,1938,1939" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9949/tubone-hori_triple.jpg</image><bodyText>The Tuboni triple horizontal radiator retails for £2,142...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1940" parentID="1938" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-07T12:00:10" updateDate="2013-11-07T12:08:55" nodeName="Tuboni 2" urlName="tuboni-2" path="-1,1207,1208,1938,1940" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9950/tubone-bathroom.jpg</image><bodyText>The Tuboni bathroom radiator, priced at £1,728...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1941" parentID="1938" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-07T12:01:53" updateDate="2013-11-07T12:08:57" nodeName="Tuboni3" urlName="tuboni3" path="-1,1207,1208,1938,1941" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9951/tubone-vert_twin.jpg</image><bodyText>The Tuboni vertical twin, priced at £1,661...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1953" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="69" createDate="2013-11-08T19:06:43" updateDate="2013-11-08T19:13:19" nodeName="English Revival Modern Kitchen launched by Mereway" urlName="english-revival-modern-kitchen-launched-by-mereway" path="-1,1207,1208,1953" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9963/mereway-kitchens.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Mereway Kitchens has launched its English Revival Modern Classic collection, an in-frame range which combines unique solid wood pieces with a distinctive colour palette. The Medway-based kitchen specialist says the trend for bespoke in-frame kitchens is growing as consumers search for products with genuine individuality, rather than flat-pack solutions.
The Modern Classic collection includes tall glazed units and bookshelves plus an American style fridge freezer housing with end panels, spice racks and slim shelves to display knick-knacks and accessories. All the units are styled with a gentle upward sweeping curve and stainless steel bars, a look which blends practicality with modern aesthetics. The line also offers painted interiors on cabinets, open end units and open shelving. 
Mereway’s Modern Classic collection is available in 25 colours. To help designers select an appropriate scheme, the company has produced 'colour ties' that suggest four popular palettes and complimentary hues. Earth tones, greens, greys and blues are the core choices, with tonal shades to complement.
"The UK consumer is certainly savvier in their search for a unique, individual statement kitchen that isn't mass produced,” notes Graham Jones, sales and marketing director. “They’re also more driven to buy British today than ever before, as they're looking for quality and innovative home-grown design."
Mereway Kitchens is keen to point out that all the pieces are made using traditional joinery and carpentry techniques, and manufactured in Birmingham, the company’s base for the past 26 years. All furniture comes with a 10 year guarantee.
For more information contact Mereway Kitchens on 0800 028 4466 or <a href="http://www.merewaykitchens.co.uk">visit the brand online at www.merewaykitchens.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island.aspx">Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith island </a><a href="/designers/ruth-bond/timeless-elegance-from-minimalist-maple-kitchen.aspx">Timeles elegance from minimalist maple kitchen </a><a href="/news/tom-faulkner-capricorn-dining-table-now-in-copper.aspx">Tom Faulkner Capricorn dining table now in copper</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New In-frame collection offers unique pieces handmade in Birmingham</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1954" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="70" createDate="2013-11-08T19:29:47" updateDate="2013-11-08T19:35:21" nodeName="New Ravenna Mosaics debuts Greek inspired mosaic tile" urlName="new-ravenna-mosaics-debuts-greek-inspired-mosaic-tile" path="-1,1207,1208,1954" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9964/newravenna-natasha4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>New Ravenna Mosaics has released a Greek inspired jewel glass mosaic tile, dubbed Natasha (pictured above), as part of its spectacular new Delft collection. The American manufacturer of stone and glass mosaic tiles says the design is inspired by Chinese porcelain, with hints of classical Roman design. For designers seeking a distinctive luxury tile it’s well worth investigation.
Designer Sara Baldwin says the Delft mosaic collection was inspired by memories from her childhood: "It's always inspiring to design with a limited palette, this collection allowed me to explore the myriad of blues beyond the original cobalt used in Delftware.” The Delft Collection is available in jewel glass or natural stone. Tiles are produced using a  traditional hand cut method to shape individual pieces and are made to order in the New Ravenna Mosaics studio in Northampton County, Virginia.
For more <a href="http://www.newravenna.com">visit www.newravenna.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-the-blue-train-of-south-africa.aspx">Reviewed: An inspirational journey on the Blue Train of South Africa </a><a href="http://www.insideci.co.uk/articles/reviewed-porcelanosa-ceramics-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: Porcelanosa ceramics showroom </a><a href="/news/bloomsbury-collection-offers-timeless-bathroom-elegance.aspx">Bloomsbury collection offers timeless bathroom elegance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Luxury title available in jewel glass or natural stone</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Glassware,Tiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1960" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="71" createDate="2013-11-11T08:19:17" updateDate="2013-11-11T08:35:09" nodeName="Dramatic mosaic range launched by Original Style" urlName="dramatic-mosaic-range-launched-by-original-style" path="-1,1207,1208,1960" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9970/original_style_-_mosaics_-_velvet_bloom.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Tile specialist Original Style has extended its mosaics range with no fewer than 39 new products, offering a wide variety of finishes and styles suitable for living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
For opulent drama, there’s Inca Gold 23, an imitation gold leaf resin and stone mix, while Pearl Brickbond and Modesty mosaics are made of sustainably farmed freshwater shells, which combine style with eco innovation. A new iridescent glass mosaic, the Ultimo Shell, features a larger than usual mosaic size and offers a softly shimmering finish and a subtle shade that makes it suitable for use anywhere in the home.
Of course, balancing these more neutral new products is a selection of rich and vibrant alternatives, such as the deep red of Velvet Bloom (pictured above) and eye catching pink of Obsession. Original Style suggests such daring colours are suitable both for feature walls or splashbacks.
All the new mosaics have been designed to coordinate with existing lines in the Original Style portfolio; interior designers can harmonise or contrast with glass, stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles from the brand’s Glassworks, Earthworks, Odyssey and Tileworks ranges. Original Style specialises in ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass and mosaics for both residential and commercial projects. To find your nearest stockist contact Original Style on 01392 473000 or visit the <a href="http://www.originalstyle.com">tile supplier online at www.originalstyle.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/tingewick-pottery-embraces-design-community.aspx">Tingewick Pottery embraces design community </a><a href="/news/new-ravenna-mosaics-debuts-greek-inspired-mosaic-tile.aspx">New Ravenna Mosaics debuts Greek inspired mosaic tile </a><a href="/news/guinevere-celebrates-fifty-years-of-fine-antiques-with-anniversary-book.aspx">Guinevere celebrates fifty years of fine antuinques with anniversary book</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>From feature walls to splashbacks, this bold collection has it all</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Tiles,Mosaics,Glass</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1961" parentID="1960" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-11T08:26:41" updateDate="2013-11-11T08:35:15" nodeName="Original Style mosaic 1" urlName="original-style-mosaic-1" path="-1,1207,1208,1960,1961" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9971/original_style_-_mosaics_-_aura_landscape.jpg</image><bodyText>The Aura mosaic from Original Style...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1962" parentID="1960" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-11T08:27:23" updateDate="2013-11-11T08:35:18" nodeName="Original Style mosaic 2" urlName="original-style-mosaic-2" path="-1,1207,1208,1960,1962" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9972/original_style_-_mosaics_-_brickbond_pearl_landscape_wider.jpg</image><bodyText>The subtle Brickbond Pearl is made from sustainably farmed freshwater shells...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1963" parentID="1960" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-11T08:28:10" updateDate="2013-11-11T08:35:20" nodeName="Original Style mosaic 3" urlName="original-style-mosaic-3" path="-1,1207,1208,1960,1963" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9973/original_style_-_mosaics_-_obsession_ew-obsmos_closeup.jpg</image><bodyText>Obsession by Original Style...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1964" parentID="1960" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-11-11T08:28:59" updateDate="2013-11-11T08:35:22" nodeName="Original Style mosaic 4" urlName="original-style-mosaic-4" path="-1,1207,1208,1960,1964" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9974/original_style_-_mosaics_-_reflection_gw-rflmos_1.jpg</image><bodyText>The opulent Reflection mosaic from Original Style...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1976" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="72" createDate="2013-11-12T17:33:06" updateDate="2013-11-12T20:50:54" nodeName="Signature Tom Faulkner Tiffany Chair range expanded" urlName="signature-tom-faulkner-tiffany-chair-range-expanded" path="-1,1207,1208,1976" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9991/tiffany-cahimain2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>One of the signature chairs from Tom Faulkner’s handmade furniture collection, the Tiffany, is now available in a range of new powder coated colours and specialist hand finishes, such as White Gold and Dark Bronze.
The Tiffany embraces classic lines but is unapologetically modernistic, with tapered legs and a curved, cutaway back. Designed as a dining chair, it also works well as an occasional or focus piece. Handmade in Tom’s Wiltshire workshops, the Tiffany can be upholstered in a customer’s own fabric or in one of Tom Faulkner’s range of leathers. The steel frame, finished to order, is available in a variety of hues. Prices start from £399.
For more <a href="http://www.tomfaulkner.co.uk">visit www.tomfaulkner.co.uk</a> or contact the company on 020 7351 7272.
Also read: <a href="/news/tom-faulkner-capricorn-dining-table-now-in-copper.aspx">Tom Faulkner Capricorn dining table now in copper </a><a href="/news/bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida.aspx">Bethan Gray expands brogue table range for lapicida </a><a href="/news/english-revival-modern-kitchen-launched-by-mereway.aspx">English revival modern kitchen launched by Mereway</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New finishes and colours available to order from Wiltshire workshop</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1977" parentID="1976" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-12T17:36:10" updateDate="2013-11-12T17:45:42" nodeName="Faulkner Tiffany" urlName="faulkner-tiffany" path="-1,1207,1208,1976,1977" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9989/tiffany.jpg</image><bodyText>Tiffany chair in a dark bronze finish...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1978" parentID="1976" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-12T17:39:36" updateDate="2013-11-12T17:45:44" nodeName="Tiffany chair 2" urlName="tiffany-chair-2" path="-1,1207,1208,1976,1978" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9990/angel-propped.jpg</image><bodyText>The Tiffany chair, an ideal dining room fixture...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1979" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="73" createDate="2013-11-12T18:30:16" updateDate="2013-11-13T06:12:03" nodeName="Digitally printed rollerblinds launched by Tuiss" urlName="digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss" path="-1,1207,1208,1979" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9992/blnds-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A wide range of artworks, from retro and chic to flora and patterns, are now available on digitally printed rollerblinds, exclusively through online blinds and curtains specialist Tuiss, in association with Sabine Reinhart. The blinds themselves have been specially designed for digital printing and can support an all over print or specific border pattern. All designs are available on standard, blackout or energy saving 100 per cent polyester fabrics, and are designed for kitchens, bathrooms and dens. “They do not rot, shrink or fade and have aluminium roller tubes, which are strong, light, non-rust,” enthuses the company.  
Retail prices for the Tuiss digital print rollerblinds start from £29.75 for a 40 x 40cm offering on standard fabric or £34.95 on blackout or energy saving fabric. For further information and <a href="http://www.tuiss.co.uk">samples pop along to www.tuiss.co.uk</a> or contact the company on 0800 862 0466.
Also read: <a href="/news/india-fabric-collection-celebrates-asian-culture.aspx">India fabric collection celebrates Asian culture </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoez London showroom </a><a href="/news/bloomsbury-collection-offers-timeless-bathroom-elegance.aspx">Bloomsbury collection offers timeless bathroom elegance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Artwork prints and decorative borders available on a range of fabrics</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Blinds</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1980" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="74" createDate="2013-11-14T14:49:18" updateDate="2013-11-15T11:35:34" nodeName="Drummonds introduces full metal jackets for iron baths" urlName="drummonds-introduces-full-metal-jackets-for-iron-baths" path="-1,1207,1208,1980" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9993/drummonds-brass-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury bathroom manufacturer Drummonds is extending the range of metal claddings available for its freestanding cast iron baths. The brand’s iconic Usk, pictured above, is now available clad in brass which can be hand-polished to give a deep mirror shine and finished with lacquer. Alternatively, buyers can opt for a hand-burnished finish which offers a rich, antique finish.
Metal cladding is an increasingly popular option and one of several specialist finishes available. It takes Drummonds several weeks to make each bespoke bath. The traditional process involving casting the raw metal, then shot-blasting and enamelling with the lengthy dry-frit process which gives a snow white, incredibly durable enamel surface. Drummonds’ baths start from £3,210.
The new look Usk can be seen at Drummond’s Chelsea showroom. Contact the <a href="http://www.drummonds-uk.com">company on 01483 237 202  or visit www.drummonds-uk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/bloomsbury-collection-offers-timeless-bathroom-elegance.aspx">Bloomsbury Collection offers timeless elegance </a><a href="/news/roca-links-with-zaha-hadid-serpentine-sackler-gallery.aspx">Roca links with Zaha Hadid Serpentine Sackler gallery </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New brass options add extra lustre to luxury bathroom range</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1981" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="75" createDate="2013-11-15T10:52:41" updateDate="2013-11-15T11:05:23" nodeName="New showroom for Wendy Cushing Passementerie" urlName="new-showroom-for-wendy-cushing-passementerie" path="-1,1207,1208,1981" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9994/fantastic_renaissance_style_brocade_velvet_cushions-_with_moonlight_crystal_trimming.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Wendy Cushing Passementerie is opening a new showroom, in association with furniture makers Titchmarsh &amp; Goodwin, in Chelsea on November 21. The venue will feature a full range of Wendy's decorative trimmings, as well as accessories incorporating the trims, designed to show designers just how interiors can be enhanced with intricate trimmings.
On display will be Crystal trimmed curtains, enhanced with bespoke Crystal tiebacks and decorative edgings. Historical trims are a specialty. The designer has been commissioned for a variety of projects, including Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace and Frogmore House. A new interior design service will be open to International clients wanting to work on individual projects.
Wendy has recently employed hand-blown glass in tassel tiebacks, produced in association with Stuart Wiltshire. Stuart is a highly skilled glass designer who trained at Dartington Glass and now produces one off art glass that will also be available alongside Wendys Murano Glass Tiebacks in the new showroom. All Glass work is by commission and can be made to suit clients interior requirements.
The designer recently launched a range of Medina tiebacks, featuring crafted metal work from the artisans of Fez in Morocco combined with muted yarns, creating a unique contemporary interior decoration. For more <a href="http://%20www.wendycushing.com">visit www.wendycushing.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx">Digitally printed rollerblinds launched by Tuiss </a><a href="/designers/george-bond/george-bond-apartment-redesign-a-total-treasure.aspx">George Bond apartment redesign a total treasure </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx">Guinevere widens dhurrie range with new designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Historic trims and bespoke tiebacks on display at Titchmarsh &amp; Goodwin</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Glassware</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1982" parentID="1981" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-15T10:54:46" updateDate="2013-11-15T11:05:28" nodeName="cushing1" urlName="cushing1" path="-1,1207,1208,1981,1982" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9995/murano_glass__silver_pod.jpg</image><bodyText>Wendy Cushing's Murano Glass and Silver Pod tassels...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1983" parentID="1981" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-15T10:55:48" updateDate="2013-11-15T11:05:30" nodeName="cushing2" urlName="cushing2" path="-1,1207,1208,1981,1983" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9996/tassels_and_cushions.jpg</image><bodyText>Wendy's elaborate tassels and cushions add detail and luxury...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1984" parentID="1981" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-15T10:56:51" updateDate="2013-11-15T11:05:33" nodeName="cushing3" urlName="cushing3" path="-1,1207,1208,1981,1984" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9997/wendy.jpg</image><bodyText>Wendy and a spectacular amber beaded tassel...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1985" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="76" createDate="2013-11-18T08:44:37" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:07:54" nodeName="Preview: What to expect at Sleep London 2013" urlName="preview-what-to-expect-at-sleep-london-2013" path="-1,1207,1208,1985" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/9998/grohe_f-digital-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Sleep 2013, Europe’s leading hospitality design show, returns to London this week. Opening Wednesday November 20, it'll doubtless provide two days of inspiration for designers, specifiers, hotel operators and owners. But what can delegates actually expect to see at this year’s exhibition?
Interestingly, almost a third of the participating companies will be showcasing their products and services for the first time, with an influx of exhibitors from the United States and Hong Kong. Amongst these will be The Modern Garden Company launching the ‘Adagio’ rope-swing seat alongside a range of contemporary upholstered outdoor furniture, and the American flooring company, Interface, which will be unveiling a dedicated hospitality brand, Interface Hospitality: “Given that Sleep is the leading hotel interior trade show in Europe, it provides the ideal opportunity for us to unveil our range of stylish, sustainable and customisable modular flooring products for this sector,” says Jean-François Espinasse, Interface’s European Sales Director.
Other first-time exhibitors include artwork specialists Muzéo from France; lighting and technology brands Berliner Messinglampen and Busch-Jaeger Elektro from Germany; Megaman from Hong Kong, and Italian suppliers FALA di Sergio Marchetti Srl, Radici Group and Fornasarig.
Introducing the Tech Hub Visitors can also expect to see some new attractions added to the Sleep mix. Certain to attract attention is Tech Hub, a platform profiling technology companies whose products and services are transforming the hotel experience. Boxbuild, the driving force behind Bloc Hotels, in collaboration with Sky and Samsung, will be demonstrating how smartphone and tablet technology can be used by guests to effortlessly book, check-in and control their in-room environment.
Another new attraction is the Newcomers Gallery, designed to showcase emerging companies at the forefront of contemporary design. Assemblyroom, Decode, Punkt, Prooff, Shanko Rugs and Sonoro Audio will all be making their debut.
Also new at Sleep 2013 are influential bathroom brands Bette UK and Roca. Laufen is showcasing its super slim basins made from lightweight Saphirkeramik material; Roman Ltd will be launching a new luxurious range of shower enclosures aimed at the high-end specification market while Keramag will be previewing its sculptural free-standing Mattis bath.
Expect also to see plenty of advances when it comes to hotel bathroom design. GROHE (pictured above) plans to showcase its GROHE Grandera collections as well as launching a new Water and Energy Audit service for hoteliers.
Lighting at Sleep London Lighting will doubtless also provide some spectacular highlights. Lasvit’s ‘Bamboo’ hand-blown crystal glass tubes, sculpted to suggest woody bamboo stems, will greet visitors over the main entrance, while Preciosa Lighting has ‘Hurricane of Inspiration’ which will float above the main hall; the latter combines 4,000 crystals with RGB LED lighting to create a 38m feature attraction.
A late night opening, until 8pm,on November 20, offers visitors the chance to take in the show and enjoy a complimentary beverage, while Michaelangelo L’Acqua, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Soniq, and Global Music Director at W Hotels Group, performs a live DJ set from 6-8pm on an Evoni DJ table in the main exhibition hall.
The Sleep exhibition run November 20 – 21, Business Design Centre Islington, London N1. It’s free to attend for all delegates. More details at the official <a href="http://www.thesleepevent.com/">Sleep website: www.thesleepevent.com</a>
Also read: <a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/designjunction-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Design Junction London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Top hospitality design show Sleep promises plenty of surprises</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1986" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-18T08:48:06" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:00" nodeName="Sleep1" urlName="sleep1" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1986" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/9999/adagio.jpg</image><bodyText>The Adagio’ rope-swing seat from the Modern Garden Company launches at Sleep 2013...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1987" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-18T08:49:32" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:03" nodeName="Sleep2" urlName="sleep2" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1987" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/10000/assemblyroom-img_9217.jpg</image><bodyText>Assemblyroom will make its debut in Sleep's Newcomers Gallery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1988" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-18T08:51:36" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:05" nodeName="Sleep3" urlName="sleep3" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1988" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/10001/dare-studio_wire-group.jpg</image><bodyText>Contemporary furniture brand Dare Studio will launch its ‘Wire’ tables and ‘Hive’ pendants at Sleep...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1989" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-11-18T08:52:36" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:08" nodeName="Sleep4" urlName="sleep4" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1989" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/10002/front-london.jpg</image><bodyText>Hand tufted rugs from FRONT London...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1990" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2013-11-18T08:55:16" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:10" nodeName="Sleep5" urlName="sleep5" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1990" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/10003/hurricane.jpg</image><bodyText>Preciosa Lighting's ‘Hurricane of Inspiration’ will float above the main hall...</bodyText></Image><Image id="1991" parentID="1985" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2013-11-18T08:57:18" updateDate="2013-11-18T09:08:12" nodeName="Sleep 6" urlName="sleep-6" path="-1,1207,1208,1985,1991" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/10004/sonoro_stereo.jpg</image><bodyText>Sonoro Audio makes its debut at the show in the Newcomers Gallery...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1996" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="77" createDate="2013-11-19T19:07:32" updateDate="2013-11-20T07:53:34" nodeName="Vessel Gallery Presents Carlo Moretti Murano glass" urlName="vessel-gallery-presents-carlo-moretti-murano-glass" path="-1,1207,1208,1996" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/10008/champagne.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Vessel Gallery is curating a range of spectacular contemporary glass and lamps for the festive season, including a showcase featuring the work of Carlo Moretti. Founded in 1958 by the brothers Carlo and Gionvanni Moretti, Carlo Moretti enjoys an international following as one of the few remaining artisan factories left on the Venetian island of Murano; all pieces are mouth-blown, hand finished and signed. Pictured above are Carlo Morreti Calis champagne flutes, priced at £325 each.
The Notting Hill based store-cum-gallery is also offering collections by Laura Birdsall and Vic Bamforth. Laura’s hand cut, highly intricate Fin Bowl pieces range from £575 to £700, while Vic’s uniquely colourful designs are priced between £795 and £895.
Vessel is also throwing a seasonal spotlight onto Stewart Hearn, a Cambridgeshire glassmaker and designer who's professional practice spans twenty five years. Each exclusive piece is designed, handmade and signed by the artist.
Interior designers should also note that Vessel is hosting an exhibition on November 30, entitled Celebration at the Dorchester. Twenty of its most skilled artists have produced "centrepieces worthy of The Dorchester Grand Luxury Hotel's finest dining tables." Initially unveiled at the 2013 SBID Awards lunch, they’ll then be transferred for display at the store.
For more visit Vessel <a href="http://www.vesselgallery.com">Gallery online at www.vesselgallery.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/iq-glass-introduces-innovare-flush-glazing-system.aspx">IQ Glass introduces Innovare flush glazing system</a><a href="/news/iq-glass-introduces-innovare-flush-glazing-system.aspx"> </a><a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-design-museum.aspx">Reviewed: Poltrona Frau design museum</a><a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-design-museum.aspx"> </a><a href="/news/dramatic-mosaic-range-launched-by-original-style.aspx">Dramatic mosaic range introduced by Original Style</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Also plays host to a Celebration at the Dorchester exhibition</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Glassware,Glass</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="1997" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="78" createDate="2013-11-20T09:01:45" updateDate="2013-11-22T21:36:30" nodeName="Philips debuts Dynalite AntumbraTouch controller" urlName="philips-debuts-dynalite-antumbratouch-controller" path="-1,1207,1208,1997" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17125/panels-on2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Technology control doesn’t have to be intrusive. The latest Philips Dynalite AntumbraTouch wall interface offers smartphone-sttyle control of everything from lighting and heating to blinds and curtains. This Smart interface even has built-in presence, light and temperature sensors.
Using field effects technology the on-wall control can automatically detect a person’s presence, responding with a cool wall-wash lighting effect. When the user moves away, the lighting effect fades away. The built-in temperature sensor automatically measures the local ambient temperature and can adjust the air conditioning when integrated into a network control system.
The interface, which recently won an Australian International Design Award (AIDA), uses smartphone-style capacitive touch technology to pinpoint the position of a finger, activating the appropriate action. Every button can be configured as required “End-users seeking the ‘wow factor’ certainly won’t be disappointed with the AntumbraTouch,” enthuses distributor AWE Europe. The AntumbraTouch interface is available in black or white, and can be combined with black, white, aluminium or chrome rims to best suit architectural features and décor. It’s suitable for high-end residential and hospitality projects.
For more about AWE Europe and the its <a href="http://www.insideci.co.uk/sponsor-pages/awe-europe.aspx">integrated technology solutions, click here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-adds-sparkle-to-john-lewis-and-ms-redesigns.aspx">Kolarz adds sparkle to John Lewis and M&amp;S redesigns </a><a href="/news/lightjunction-adds-leading-brands-to-debut-trade-show.aspx">Lightjunction adds leading brands to debut trade show </a><a href="/features/designjunction-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Designjunction London 2013: Photo gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Minimalist interface offers intuitive lighting, blinds and heating control</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Home Automation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="1998" parentID="1997" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-20T09:08:43" updateDate="2013-11-20T09:09:57" nodeName="PhilipsAntumbraTouch" urlName="philipsantumbratouch" path="-1,1207,1208,1997,1998" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17126/dynalite-panels-off3.jpg</image><bodyText>The AntumbraTouch offers Smartphone style control of lights, heating and blinds...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2000" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="79" createDate="2013-11-20T23:32:21" updateDate="2013-11-21T08:28:18" nodeName="Original Style launches Earthworks stone collection" urlName="original-style-launches-earthworks-stone-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2000" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17128/main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Tiles, bricks and mosaics supplier Original Style has launched 17 new natural stone ranges, comprising 95 new products. The Earthworks collection includes a wide selection of wall and floor tiles in a range of finishes and a variety of materials including limestone, slate, terracotta and marble. Specifiers have a huge choice of products, from beveled bricks to large format flagstones. And with both highly polished and honed finishes, there’s sure to be something to suit both contemporary and rustic interiors.
Included in the collection are Negra Black tumbled marble tiles (pictured above left), with colour variations typical of natural stone in a brick format; warm handmade Terracotta bricks and square shaped tiles; dramatic Black Flag tiles; subtle cream Ardennes Limestone brick tiles, Viano white mixed marble large format floor titles (pictured above right) and Bellano marble in coffee and cream coloured bevelled bricks.
“Stone products have been used for centuries thanks to their beautiful appearance and hard wearing qualities,” says the company. “Properly sealed and cared for, natural stone will last for many years and is one of the few products that looks better as it ages!”
For more on Original Style’s extensive tile offerings, visit the <a href="http://www.originalstyle.com/">supplier online at www.originalstyle.com.</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/dramatic-mosaic-range-launched-by-original-style.aspx">Dramatic mosaic range launched by Original Style </a><a href="/news/stone-age-to-rock-on-following-25th-birthday.aspx">Stone age to rock on following 25th birthday </a><a href="/news/new-ravenna-mosaics-debuts-greek-inspired-mosaic-tile.aspx">New Ravenna Mosaics debuts Greek inspired tile</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Extensive range of wall and floor tiles unveiled, from limestone to marble</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Stonework,Tiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2007" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="80" createDate="2013-11-21T18:43:36" updateDate="2013-11-22T07:48:54" nodeName="Roca debuts compact In-Tank Meridian WC at Sleep Event" urlName="roca-debuts-compact-in-tank-meridian-wc-at-sleep-event" path="-1,1207,1208,2007" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17135/roca-in-tank-meridian-wcmain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Roca made its debut at this year's Sleep Event with a range of inventive design-led bathroom solutions, including its compact In-Tank Meridian WC (pictured above), which cleverly has a concealed cistern within the pan. Not only does the result look aesthetically stylish, it greatly simplifies installation. The In-Tank features Softair technology designed to optimise the water flow; flush buttons on the side of the WC activate an air pump which emits a flow of air which pushes water up from the internal cistern to fill the rim of the pan, while the downward flow clears the bowl. For hoteliers keen to comply with the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS), the Meridian gives an average 3.4 litre flush. A reserve power supply also enables it to be used for up to six full flushes in the event of a power cut.
The bathroom specialist says its goal was to surprise and delight visitors to the exhibition with its choice of materials and textures. Roca’s innovative W+W all-in-one washbasin and WC was another showstopper, as it saves both space and water. Made from Vitreous China, the system cleverly uses water from the basin to fill the WC cistern. This effectively reduces water usage by as much as 25 per cent. The basin in the W+W actually has two waste outputs. The user is given the choice of either routing it to the cistern or sending it into the mains. In order to eliminate odours and bacteria, reused water is filtered and chemically treated. The W+W also features the brand’s Singles-Pro tap, which reduces hot water usage by always starting the flow with cold water.
Also attracting crowds were new additions to the brand’s prestigious Armani/Roca collection, which comprises all elements of bathroom design, from fixtures and furniture to lighting, accessories and floor-coverings. Unveiled were new under-counter washbasins, with an optical glass countertop, available in a choice of finishes. Armani/Roca also introduced a new thermostatic shower and showerhead, able to offer either a gentle rain or full waterfall. Attention to detail is endemic across the range. The Armani/Roca range is now on display at the Roca Gallery in London.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-links-with-zaha-hadid-serpentine-sackler-gallery.aspx">Roca links with Zaha Hadid Serpentine Sackler gallery </a><a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx">Sound Wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Also outs innovative W+W all-in-one washbasin and WC unit</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2008" parentID="2007" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-21T20:24:11" updateDate="2013-11-22T07:48:59" nodeName="W+W roca" urlName="wplusw-roca" path="-1,1207,1208,2007,2008" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17136/wplusw.jpg</image><bodyText>The amazing Roca combi-basin and WC seen at Sleep 2013...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2010" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="81" createDate="2013-11-24T12:20:56" updateDate="2015-03-27T12:07:56" nodeName="Building Pieces: a unique online product reference" urlName="building-pieces-a-unique-online-product-reference" path="-1,1207,1208,2010" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17138/sony-laptopfinal2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Building Pieces, the online directory for the UK building and design industry, claims to have successfully improved the productivity of specifiers, architects and designers since its launch a year ago. With more than 100 firms now registered and using the site, the website has evolved into a unique visual online library of products and materials.
Created by architect Charles Lombard, the key appeal of Building Pieces is its carefully curated selection of products, each presented with full technical specifications. Over 50 manufacturers are featured, including JAB Anstoetz, Boss Design, Ideal Standard and Roca. Setting the site apart for the rest, Building Pieces is fully illustrated by product, making the selection process much easier. Searches can be filtered by product, manufacturer or recently listed. “This eliminates the time-consuming task of sorting through each manufacturer separately,” says the publisher. After products have been selected, a library is built and reports can be created for a specific project ready to share with the design and build team.
Building Pieces has also become a leading repository of manufacturers’ 3D product modelling files, including Building Information Models (BIM), providing detailed product information to users creating 3D plans of projects. This dramatically reduces planning time and can help to improve project consistency.
<a href="http://www.buildingpieces.com">Visit Building Pieces web site </a>
For more on the products offered by <a href="/sponsor-pages/Jab-Anstoetz-UK.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz, visit our partner page here.</a>
Also read: <a href="/reviews/vectorworks-2013-cad-bim-software-review.aspx">Vectorworks 2013 CAD BIM software review </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx">Digitally printed roller blinds launched by Tuiss</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Resource aims to improve productivity for designers and specifiers</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Architecture,Resource</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2014" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="82" createDate="2013-11-26T11:59:46" updateDate="2013-11-26T12:07:57" nodeName="Lapicida lauded at Northern Design Awards 2013" urlName="lapicida-lauded-at-northern-design-awards-2013" path="-1,1207,1208,2014" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17142/lapicida_herringbone-dining-tablemain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury stone specialist Lapicida has won two categories in the prestigious Northern Design Awards, scooping the Furniture Design and Best Flooring Collection categories.
Securing the Furniture category gong for Lapicida was the Herringbone Table produced in association with Bethan Gray. The piece combines state-of-the-art manufacture with exquisite skilled hand finishing. A distinctive zig-zag pattern unites white Carrara and black Nero Marquina marble so closely that the two colours meld into a single surface. The two slabs of contrasting marble are cut using advanced water jet technology, shaping them so precisely that they can then be connected with perfect symetry. Natural grain patterns are matched across the whole tabletop.
Winning the Best Flooring accolade was Lapicida’s new Reclaimed Geometrics Collection, inspired by classical and 18th Century designs. The collection uses reclaimed stones to create complex new floors with a unique patina. Different materials, including limestone and marble, are used depending on the colour and complexity of the designs. Custom-made in Lapicida’s Harrogate workshops, patterns can be taken from the brand’s library of classical references, or completely one-off designs can be <a href="/">made to order. For more visit www.lapacidia.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida.aspx">Bethan Gray expands Brogue table range for Lapicida </a><a href="/news/signature-tom-faulkner-tiffany-chair-range-expanded.aspx">Signature Tom Faulkner Tiffany Chair range expanded </a><a href="/news/original-style-launches-earthworks-stone-collection.aspx">Original Style launches Earthworks Stone collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Luxury stone specialist wins Best Furniture and Flooring categories</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Flooring,Stonework,Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2015" parentID="2014" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-26T12:07:14" updateDate="2013-11-26T12:09:11" nodeName="Lapicida Herringbone Tale" urlName="lapicida-herringbone-tale" path="-1,1207,1208,2014,2015" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17143/lapicida_herringbone-dining-table.jpg</image><bodyText>The award-winning Herringbone Table, designed by Bethan Gray...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2022" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="83" createDate="2013-11-27T08:46:27" updateDate="2013-11-27T09:04:59" nodeName="VitrA M-Line combines high design with ultimate hygene" urlName="vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene" path="-1,1207,1208,2022" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17154/vitra-m-line-collection-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>VitrA has re-engineered the WC with its new M-Line basin. Unveiled recently at Sleep London, the new design, part of the expansive M-Line collection (pictured above), features an optimal bowl depth designed to prevent dirt building up, along with a rimless channel-free design which eliminates germ propogation. The WC also offers the option of a VitrA Fresh flush tank which adds a dose of cleaning liquid to every flush.
Of course, this new WC isn’t just ultra-hygenic, it’s also beautifully designed, sharing the same clean lines and subtle curved edges as the rest of the M-Line range. Specifiers and designers have the choice of a broad range of sanitaryware in different sizes, both floor standing and wall hung, inset and countertop. The company says the line is suitable for everything from hotel schemes to master bathrooms.
M-line is the latest VitrA collection produced in association with German design studio Noa. Founded by Michael Lammel and Bertrand Illert in 2000, Noa has won multiple awards including the Red Dot, Interior Innovation, Plus X, IF Product Design and the Good Design award. The Turkish-based bathroom manufacturer says it was orginally attracted to work with the studio because it had an enviable reputation for creating “intelligent products through unconventional thinking and ultimately relevant solutions.”
The first Noa VitrA collaboration, the Espace, debuted in 2005. More recently it’s contributed to VitrA’s Designer Collection, with the T4, Shift and M-Line ranges. While each offers a flexible and complimentary portfolio of sanitaryware and furniture, all have been conceived to serve a different purpose in the market. “Noa consistently creates exciting and innovative products that have great appeal in the UK and worldwide,” enthuses Darren Paxford, VitrA UK’s national sales manager. “Every range it produces is highly desirable as they play equal attention to function and design”.  
For more on the VitrA M-Line range, as well as other bathroom <a href="http://www.vitra.co.uk">solutions and bathroom furniture, visit www.vitra.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-debuts-compact-in-tank-meridian-wc-at-sleep-event.aspx">Roca debuts compact in-tank WC at Sleep Event </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs </a><a href="/news/cp-hart-intros-designer-dda-bathroom-packages.aspx">C.P. Hart intros designer DDA bathroom packages</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New bathroom collection produced with German design studio Noa</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2023" parentID="2022" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-27T08:49:19" updateDate="2013-11-27T09:05:04" nodeName="Vitramline" urlName="vitramline" path="-1,1207,1208,2022,2023" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17150/vitra-m-line-vitra-flush-for-wc-pan-technical-rendering.jpg</image><bodyText>The VitrA M-Line WC VitrA flush in detail...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2024" parentID="2022" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-27T08:50:22" updateDate="2013-11-27T09:05:07" nodeName="Vitramlinebasin" urlName="vitramlinebasin" path="-1,1207,1208,2022,2024" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17151/vitra-m-line-monobloc-washbasin-50cm-ú980-lifestyle-.jpg</image><bodyText>The gorgeous VitrA M-Line monoblock washbasin...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2025" parentID="2022" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-11-27T08:51:15" updateDate="2013-11-27T09:05:09" nodeName="vitramline3" urlName="vitramline3" path="-1,1207,1208,2022,2025" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17152/vitra-m-line-80cm-washbasin-5663b003-0937-.jpg</image><bodyText>The 80cm M-Line washbasin...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2026" parentID="2022" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-11-27T08:52:13" updateDate="2013-11-27T09:05:11" nodeName="Vitramline4" urlName="vitramline4" path="-1,1207,1208,2022,2026" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17153/vitra-m-line-wall-hung-wc-pan-56cm-ú300.jpg</image><bodyText>The VitrA-M-Line wall hung WC pan...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2027" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="84" createDate="2013-11-29T08:49:08" updateDate="2013-11-29T09:06:58" nodeName="Fabulous Fagor Spoutnik is the microwave reimagined" urlName="fabulous-fagor-spoutnik-is-the-microwave-reimagined" path="-1,1207,1208,2027" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17156/fagor-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Fagor Spoutnik is the humble microwave reimagined, providing an entirely new visual focus for any kitchen.  Available through Laurence Pidgeon, known for throwing a fresh light on kitchen and bathroom necessities, the Spoutnik delights with a thoroughly space-age aesthetic. Looking like something out of The Jetsons, the circular microwave offers a dramatic 360 degree view of food as it cooks on an illuminated turntable. This 28cm platter changes from red while it’s cooking to blue when it’s ready.
The microwave itself is rated at 700w and has a centralized soft touch control panel. The iconic lid design not only looks wonderful, it’s practical too, offering easy access for consumables and cleaning. A latch beneath the control panel smoothly opens the bonnet. The Fagor Spoutnik is available in three unabashed colours: Ultra Violet, Blue Odyssey and Green Flash. It measures 36.9 x 32.7 x 42.9cm (h/w/h) and retails for £240.
For availability contact on Laurence Pidgeon on 020 7610 6166. For more about the company’s <a href="http://www.laurencepidgeon.com">services visit www.laurencepidgeon.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/tuboni-radiator-an-aesthetic-solution-for-every-room.aspx"> Tuboni radiator an aesthetic solution for every room </a><a href="/news/doctor-who-homeware-invades-science-museum.aspx">Doctor Who homeware invades the Science Museum </a><a href="/news/hydrotap-miniboil-saves-space,-improves-functionality.aspx">Hydrotap Miniboil saves space, improves functionality</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Space-age kitchen appliance now available from Laurence Pidgeon</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Appliances</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2028" parentID="2027" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-29T09:04:38" updateDate="2013-11-29T09:07:03" nodeName="Fagor spoutnik lifestyle" urlName="fagor-spoutnik-lifestyle" path="-1,1207,1208,2027,2028" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17157/lifestyle.jpg</image><bodyText>The Fagor Spoutnik adds space-age cool to any kitchen...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2029" parentID="2027" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-29T09:05:31" updateDate="2013-11-29T09:07:06" nodeName="Fagor spoutnik Green Flash" urlName="fagor-spoutnik-green-flash" path="-1,1207,1208,2027,2029" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17158/spoutnik-blue-odissey.jpg</image><bodyText>The Fagor Spoutnik is available in three bright colours...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2030" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="85" createDate="2013-11-29T09:27:08" updateDate="2013-11-29T10:49:18" nodeName="And So To bed intros bespoke Monique French collection" urlName="and-so-to-bed-intros-bespoke-monique-french-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2030" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17162/monique-dressing-table-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bedroom furniture specialist And So To Bed has introduced its exclusive new Monique collection, which subtly combines French country style with contemporary detailing. The result, says the manufacturer, are “new classics for town and country bedrooms.”
The collection is handmade for And So To Bed by a small family company in the south of France, and comprises a variety of  wooden beds (which retail from £3950) and chairs, chests (from £1350), cabinets (£1250) and dressing tables (pictured above, £3500). Every bespoke piece is hand finished to order, in a range of new or antiqued wood finishes. Specifiers and interior designers can also custom-match paint colours, be it with neutrals or vivid specialist paint effects. The options available are many: bedheads can be panelled, upholstered or caned to order, depending on requirements. Antique brass handles complete the look. Yet for all this customisation, the references remain distinctly French. To find your nearest And So To Bed showroom call 0808 144 4343.
Also read: <a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-specified-for-%C2%A310m-mansion-house-refurb.aspx">And So To Bed specified for £10m Mansion House refurb </a><a href="/features/reviewed-independent-hotel-show-2013.aspx">Reviewed: Independent Hotel Show </a><a href="/designers/ns-interiors/luxury-redevelopment-is-all-style-and-substance.aspx">Luxury redevelopment is all Style and substance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Handmade range combines Gallic country style with modern flourishes</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-11-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2031" parentID="2030" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-11-29T10:42:28" updateDate="2013-11-29T10:49:23" nodeName="Monique bed" urlName="monique-bed" path="-1,1207,1208,2030,2031" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17160/monique-bed.jpg</image><bodyText>The classic-looking Monique bed from ASTB...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2032" parentID="2030" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-11-29T10:43:10" updateDate="2013-11-29T10:49:26" nodeName="Monique chest" urlName="monique-chest" path="-1,1207,1208,2030,2032" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17161/monique-chest.jpg</image><bodyText>The Monique chest is handmade to order in France...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2046" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="86" createDate="2013-12-01T10:53:38" updateDate="2013-12-10T08:17:32" nodeName="Chesney’s opens prestige showrooms in China" urlName="chesney’s-opens-prestige-showrooms-in-china" path="-1,1207,1208,2046" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17176/showroom-opening-shanghai-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Leading UK fireplace and stove manufacturer Chesney’s has opened two showrooms in Shanghai and Beijing. The spectacular Shanghai showroom (pictured above) was built from scratch over a six month period, in the Red Town Creativity Centre on the West Huaihai Road, Shaghai’s fast-growing design quarter. The Beijing Showroom is located at Red Star Macalline on the West Laiguangying Road, a shopping mall specifically designated to luxury interiors and design products.
Both 4,500 sq foot showrooms offer Chesney’s entire range of products including stone and marble fireplaces; gas, electric and wood burning stoves; fire tools and accessories, as well as examples of Chesney’s architectural stonework service which includes cantilevered staircases, architraves, porticos and classically designed stone built model houses.
The launch of the groundbreaking venture was celebrated in style, with two glamorous parties, each attracting celebrities, local media and stars from the Chinese interior design world, not to mention delegates from the British Embassy. The showrooms have been designed by Yi Lui, one of China’s best known interior designers, with input from Chinese American artist Pei Bao.
Chesney's arrival is expected to make an immediate impact, as there is no tradition of decorative heating products in China, The desire to buy into Western design continues to grow, as interest in Western architecture and interior design booms in mainland China.
Find Chesney's <a href="http://chesneys.co.uk/">official online site here</a>. For more on Chesney’s extensive <a href="/sponsor-pages/chesneys.aspx">product range, visit our partner page here</a>.
<a href="http://chesneys.co.uk">Visit Chesney's web site</a> 
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-debuts-compact-in-tank-meridian-wc-at-sleep-event.aspx">Roca debuts in-tank meridian WC at Sleep Event </a><a href="/features/in-depth-samsung-design-secrets-revealed.aspx">In-depth: Samsung design secrets revealed </a><a href="/news/boss-design-reinvents-the-traditional-office-space.aspx">Boss Design reinvents the traditional office space</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>UK fireplace and stove maker launches in Shanghai and Beijing</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fireplaces,Chesney's</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2049" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="87" createDate="2013-12-03T21:37:04" updateDate="2013-12-03T22:13:29" nodeName="Interface Hospitality launches hotel carpet tile range" urlName="interface-hospitality-launches-hotel-carpet-tile-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2049" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17181/interfacehospitality-main3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Reaching out beyond its core corporate office offerings, modular flooring manufacturer Interface is launching a dedicated hospitality range in Europe. The move follows a successful roll-out Stateside two years ago. In the US, Interface Hospitality supplies Intercontinental, Marriott, Hilton and Aloft and Element by Starwood. In France and Spain, brands such as Accor, Barcelo, Melia and Louvre Hotel are already using its carpet tiles. The company says it’s hoping to supply high-end and boutique hotels with "a unique experience" for their guests. “Customers in the hospitality sector generally have a very outdated view of carpet tiles that we want to change,” says Jean-François Espinasse, sales director for Interface Hopitality in Europe.  “There’s no disputing the fact that carpet tiles are a hugely practical and versatile solution for hotels and other hospitality interiors. However, we want to show that we can compete with and even surpass broadloom carpet on style, with a whole host of designs, colours and textures that enable operators to create welcoming and unique spaces for their guests. I have no doubt that hotels will be amazed at the look and feel that can be achieved with Interface carpet tiles.” Rob Boogaard, acting CEO for Interface in Europe, adds: “The hospitality sector represents an exciting opportunity for Interface to grow its European business. There are challenges ahead as we break into what has traditionally been a broadloom-dominated sector, but we are confident that we have something fresh and new to offer. And if our experience in the US is anything to go by, our products will be an attractive proposition fort his sector in which image, comfort and practicality rule.” The company says it is also planning to introduce a customisation programme that will allow unique branded flooring to be created. For more information visit <a href="http://www.interface.com">www.interface.com</a>. Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">VitrA M-Line combines high design with ultimate hygene</a> <a href="/news/roca-debuts-compact-in-tank-meridian-wc-at-sleep-event.aspx">ROCA debuts compact in-tank Meridian WC at Sleep Event</a> <a href="/features/reviewed-independent-hotel-show-2013.aspx">Reviewed: Independent Hotel Show 2013</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Modular floooring for boutique Euro hotels heralds a change of image</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2050" parentID="2049" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-03T22:09:55" updateDate="2013-12-03T22:13:41" nodeName="Interfaceflooring" urlName="interfaceflooring" path="-1,1207,1208,2049,2050" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17182/planks.jpg</image><bodyText>Planks, one of the new hospitality carpet tile designs from Interface...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2051" parentID="2049" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-03T22:10:56" updateDate="2013-12-03T22:13:46" nodeName="Interfaceflooring2" urlName="interfaceflooring2" path="-1,1207,1208,2049,2051" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17183/interfacehospitality-main.jpg</image><bodyText>Interface first began supplying American hotel chains two years ago...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2055" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="88" createDate="2013-12-07T13:01:37" updateDate="2013-12-07T13:11:53" nodeName="British artist Jessica Zoob heads in One Direction" urlName="british-artist-jessica-zoob-heads-in-one-direction" path="-1,1207,1208,2055" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17184/harry_styles_tatler.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Interior designers looking for statement art should cast an eye of over the work of contemporary British artist Jessica Zoob. The painter is wrapping a memorable year with her a dramatic vertical sculpture Adventure, made with Karl Smith of Carved Oak in collaboration with Swarovski, showcased at Loughran Gallery's Exhibition One, next door to the Tate Modern.
Earlier this year, One Direction’s Harry Styles bought Zoob’s Passion 5 (pictured above), when he visited her London solo show Dancing With Colour, hosted by the Loughran Gallery. Passion 2, from the same collection, was hung in the drawing room designed by Mary Fox Linton, at the ‘Wool House’ exhibition
Zoob, who works from her Lewes home and studio, is best known for her impressionistic oil paintings. “Oil paint has exceptional properties," explains Jessica. "It gives colours solidity, lustre and depth, while its transparency makes wonderful glazes. I also use acrylic colour for its iridescence and metallic qualities, and its magical capacity to change or enhance overlying colours depending on the play of light on the picture, or the position of the viewer. I use gels textured with glass, cement, sand or crushed garnet and gesso in order to build a painting's underlying structure.
The artist reveals that her artworks are created by a process of building up and scraping back layers of paint. “Pouring liquid glazes onto the canvas forces me to work with complete spontaneity. I am interested in creating art which engages the viewer's imagination and lifts their spirits. I am perhaps rather old fashioned as I am interested in beauty! I would probably describe my work as contemporary impressionism."
Coming in January 2014 is a Zoob/ROMO Black Edition collaboration of a set of printed fabrics and wall coverings. Zoob art cushions are available now, with other fabrics due January 2014. Interior designers can purchase Zoob’s work from her online store; images are available on paper, canvas or diasec. Paintings can be bought directly by appointment. For more <a href="/visit%20www.jessicazoob.com">information visit www.jessicazoob.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx">Digitally printed roller blinds launched by Tuiss </a><a href="/news/comprehensive-collection-of-russian-avant-garde-poster-art-goes-on-sale.aspx">Comprehensive collection of avant-garde poster art goes on sale </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>With solo shows and celebrity patrons, Zoob is the talk of the town</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Art,Wallcoverings</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2056" parentID="2055" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-07T13:05:31" updateDate="2013-12-07T13:11:59" nodeName="Jessicazoonadventure" urlName="jessicazoonadventure" path="-1,1207,1208,2055,2056" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17185/adventure_sculpture_jessica_zoob.jpg</image><bodyText>Adventure, by Jessica Zoob, is on display this month at the Loughran Gallery...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2057" parentID="2055" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-07T13:07:17" updateDate="2013-12-07T13:12:01" nodeName="Zoob2" urlName="zoob2" path="-1,1207,1208,2055,2057" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17186/deep_water.jpg</image><bodyText>Deep Water, by Jessica Zoob...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2058" parentID="2055" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-07T13:07:52" updateDate="2013-12-07T13:12:03" nodeName="zoob3" urlName="zoob3" path="-1,1207,1208,2055,2058" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17187/adventure_sculpture.jpg</image><bodyText>Wallcoverings and fabrics based on Zoob's art are due for release in January...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2059" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="89" createDate="2013-12-07T13:44:57" updateDate="2013-12-07T13:59:58" nodeName="Sliderobes promises to solve your storage solutions" urlName="sliderobes-promises-to-solve-your-storage-solutions" path="-1,1207,1208,2059" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17188/sliderobes-from-£1500.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you’ve a prickly storage problem to solve, Sliderobes could provide an answer. The retailer, which has 22 stores throughout the UK, offers a range of slickly designed, custom-built robes. “Let’s do away with bags stuffed under beds and boxes piled on top of cupboards,” enthuses group head of marketing Niamh Taylor. “It’s time to give our valuable possessions room to breathe, for shoes to be cared for properly and for clothes to come out of the wardrobe looking freshly ironed…”
The store offers a range of finishes, both contemporary and classic, with dedicated storage for shoes and garments, or spaces optimized for everything from book storage to kitchen utensils and appliances. The brand prides itself in being able to design for unusual places, including placement against chimney breasts and angled ceilings. Prices start at £1500, dependent on the interior or finish.
For more call Sliderobes on 0800 454 465 or visit <a href="http://www.sliderobes.com/">www.sliderobes.com</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/de-clutter-with-a-next-generation-white-library.aspx">De-clutter with a Next Generation White Library </a><a href="/news/piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island.aspx">Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith island </a><a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-intros-bespoke-monique-french-collection.aspx">And so To Bed intros bespoke Monique French collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Unusual spaces a specialty for these custom configured wardrobes</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Storage,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2060" parentID="2059" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-07T13:57:15" updateDate="2013-12-07T14:00:04" nodeName="sliderobes1" urlName="sliderobes1" path="-1,1207,1208,2059,2060" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17189/212_black_red_glass_silver_mirror.jpg</image><bodyText>Mirrored finishes with patterns are perennially popular...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2061" parentID="2059" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-07T13:57:58" updateDate="2013-12-07T14:00:07" nodeName="silderobes2" urlName="silderobes2" path="-1,1207,1208,2059,2061" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17190/black_and_white_glass_sliderobes.jpg</image><bodyText>These monochrome robes are both practical and stylish...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2062" parentID="2059" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-07T13:58:39" updateDate="2013-12-07T14:01:21" nodeName="sliderobes3" urlName="sliderobes3" path="-1,1207,1208,2059,2062" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17191/black_starlight_glass.jpg</image><bodyText>Adding a touch of drama, this Sliderobe has a black Starlight glass finish...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2063" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="90" createDate="2013-12-07T15:07:22" updateDate="2013-12-07T15:22:56" nodeName="Mille Couleurs London e-boutique open for business" urlName="mille-couleurs-london-e-boutique-open-for-business" path="-1,1207,1208,2063" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17193/upholstered_headboard-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Handcrafted upholstered headboards and Italian leather beanbags are just some of the items now available from the new Mille Couleurs London e-boutique. The one-stop shop offers a variety of products for both residential and commercial projects/clients, effectively simplifying the search for bespoke items. “We've made our name by our passion for making quality products - our e-boutique is designed exclusively to assist clients in making well-informed decisions about their purchases.” Highlights include Ravioli mohair throws and cushions, the La Savane de Mayfair collection of animal print patterns and Carambola Collection leather beanbags. There’s also a selection of handcrafted furniture, made “using age-old traditional techniques.”
To help designers specify items, the site offers concise content descriptions and dimensions,  alongside a zoom tool which allows for closer inspection of the materials and finishes in use. As all items are handmade, they can be customised upon request on order, says the company.
To explore the <a href="http://www.milleboutique.com">selection, visit www.milleboutique.com</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>One stop shop helps designers with wide range of handcrafted products</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Furniture,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2064" parentID="2063" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-07T15:17:12" updateDate="2013-12-07T15:20:39" nodeName="Mille Couleurs beanbags" urlName="mille-couleurs-beanbags" path="-1,1207,1208,2063,2064" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17194/leather_beanbag.jpg</image><bodyText>Mille Couleurs London e-boutique offers Italian Carambola Collection beanbags... </bodyText></Image><Image id="2065" parentID="2063" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-07T15:18:12" updateDate="2013-12-07T15:20:41" nodeName="Mille Couleurs cushions" urlName="mille-couleurs-cushions" path="-1,1207,1208,2063,2065" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17195/le_doré_-_cushions.jpg</image><bodyText>Fine fabric Le Doré cushions from Mille Couleurs... </bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2079" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="91" createDate="2013-12-09T08:27:46" updateDate="2013-12-09T12:07:23" nodeName="SBID International Design Award winners announced" urlName="sbid-international-design-award-winners-announced" path="-1,1207,1208,2079" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17210/minarc.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bathroom specialist Roca and luxury interior design agency Casa Forma were amongst the winners of the 2013 SBID International Design Awards. Now in its third year, the interior design and architect awards cover both the residential and contract sectors, and attracts entries from as far afield as China and Australia. This year there were entrants from 30 countries.
Vanessa Brady, President of SBID, said: "This year we had just under 400 entries from creative professionals and companies around the world, a record number. The task for the judges was difficult, but it was inspiring to see so much talent and creativity." The SBID International Award trophy itself, pictured above, was commissioned from the Czech company Sans Souci Glass Deco.
In the Residential sector, the award winners are as follows: Visualisation Award: MSMR Architects (UK); St James's Project Product: Fameed Khalique (UK); the LcD collection Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom (KBB): Casa Forma (UK); Canary Wharf project Intelligent Design: Minarc (USA); Big Little Rock in Iceland Best Interior Design Project under £50,000: Penelope Allen Design (UK); Country House Living Room Best Interior Design Project between £50,000 and £100,000: Richard Dewhurst Interior Architecture (UK); Hampstead House Project Best Interior Design Project over £100,000: Intarya (UK); Hyde Park Residence In the Contract sector, the award winners are as follows: Visualisation: JetAviation (Switzerland); Timeless to Visionary       Product: Roca; In-Tank Meridian WC Transport: HOT LAB: yacht &amp; design (Italy); M/Y Keyla (based in Turkey) Intelligent Design: Hamad Medical Corporation (Qatar); Cyclotron Pt Ct Center For Diagnosis and Researches Commercial Design: (joint winners): VOA Associates Incorporated (USA); Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel in China; Kris Lin Interior Design (China); Hills Sales Centre Entertainment Space: Blainey North (Australia); Crown Conservatory in Crown Towers Public Space: Kossman.dejong (The Netherlands); Story Totem Pole
Taking the special Overall Winner at the ceremony held at the Dorchester hotel, was Rockwell Group Europe, based in Spain, for the W Singapore hotel.
This year’s Awards were judged by Tony Hall, Director General of the BBC; Nicholas Candy, CEO and Founder of Candy &amp; Candy Design; Theo Williams, Head of Design at John Lewis; Tony Ash, Managing Director for UK and Middle East of Vitra and David Lewis, MD of Sunseeker London. For the first time there was also public vote, organised via the SBID website. 
Pictured above: Tryggvi Thorsteinsson &amp; Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir, principal designers in Minarc, celebrate at the SBID bash
Also read: <a href="/news/catch-up-with-the-biid-design-invention-conference.aspx">Catch up with the BIID design invention conference </a><a href="/news/lapicida-lauded-at-northern-design-awards-2013.aspx">Lapicida lauded at Northern Design Awards </a><a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx">Sound Wave fountains wins Design Exquis competition</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Third annual International awards are the biggest yet</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Awards,Trade</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2080" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="92" createDate="2013-12-10T08:01:09" updateDate="2013-12-10T08:15:06" nodeName="Halo upgrades the home office with Colbey chest" urlName="halo-upgrades-the-home-office-with-colbey-chest" path="-1,1207,1208,2080" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17217/colebyleatherunioriginal4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you’re specifying an up-market home office space, then Halo’s stylish Coleby office chest is a must see item. Beautifully built and standing 1m high, the chest opens up to provide a generous working surface, alongside substantial filing drawers and plenty of room to park hardware and supplies. There’s a choice of 15 different hand distressed leather finishes (pictured above). It also comes in a natural linen finish and in a solid oak Montana version. Significantly, the Colbey won’t take over any room as it has a footprint of just 112 x 35cm. Prices start from £1,099.
The Coleby is just one of a number of hand-crafted office solutions from Halo. The Cheshire-based supplier also offers a range of complimentary bureaus, desks, draws and filing units, all produced using traditional techniques. For more on the Halo office range, as well as its kitchen, bedroom and living room <a href="http://www.haloliving.co.uk">furniture solutions, visit www.haloliving.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/boss-design-reinvents-the-traditional-office-space.aspx">Boss Design reinvents the traditional office space </a><a href="/news/interface-hospitality-launches-hotel-carpet-tile-range.aspx">Interface Hospitality launches hotel carpet tile range </a><a href="/news/tingewick-pottery-embraces-design-community.aspx">Tingewick Pottery embraces design community</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Handcrafted distressed leather chest opens up for business</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Home Office</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2081" parentID="2080" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-10T08:04:40" updateDate="2013-12-10T08:15:14" nodeName="Halocolbey" urlName="halocolbey" path="-1,1207,1208,2080,2081" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17212/coleby-2.jpg</image><bodyText>The Coleby office chest in Linen Stone and Old Saddle Nut leather...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="4309" parentID="2080" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="1" createDate="2017-06-09T11:11:50" updateDate="2017-06-09T11:11:51" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2080,4309" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4310" parentID="4309" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-06-09T11:11:51" updateDate="2017-06-09T11:11:51" nodeName="Kevin Simpson_1" urlName="kevin-simpson_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2080,4309,4310" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Kevin Simpson</name><email>kevinsimpson4966@yahoo.com</email><bodyText>We should take care of space in our home before any renovation or remodeling. Especially when we want to make an office in the home, we should take the help of several instructions. Working surface should be different from the home surface and the interior and exterior would be comfortable. Before making an office in our home, we must follow the beneficial instructions from this article. Thanks for such a wonderful article with useful information.
https://www.wearemovers.net/blog/the-hurdles-faced-during-long-distance-moving</bodyText><memberId>4308</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2082" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="93" createDate="2013-12-11T14:58:33" updateDate="2013-12-11T15:15:55" nodeName="Refresh that tired interior with a new radiator" urlName="refresh-that-tired-interior-with-a-new-radiator" path="-1,1207,1208,2082" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17222/ancona-welded-feet-ms-main4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking to give an interior a speedy facelift? Why not simply replace the radiators? That’s the advice coming from The Radiator Company and with a catalogue of over 70 designs, there’s certainly no shortage of options when it comes to design, colour and finish. The company says its Ancona steel multi-column designs (pictured above) are particularly popular when it comes to a classic room designs. Supremely versatile, the Ancona is made to order range and comes in a choice of 15 heights and 5 column depths, useful when replacing standard width radiators, or looking to work with existing pipework.
For modernistic interiors, the brand’s Vip sectional aluminium radiators are available in the most popular 25 RAL colours, from neutral Ivory, greys and beige to more intense Flame Red, Heather Violet and Blue colours. Thermal efficiency is high, making them ideal for delivering large amounts of heat quickly. To help designers and specifiers calculate just how much heat they’ll require for any given room size, the company offers an online heat output calculator, which offers results in BTUs and Watts. To try this or simply locate your nearest <a href="http://%20www.theradiatorcompany.co.uk%20%20">showroom, visit The Radiator Company online here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/reviews/bisque-tetro-aluminium-radiator-review.aspx">Bisque Tetro aluminium radiator review </a><a href="/news/tuboni-radiator-an-aesthetic-solution-for-every-room.aspx">Tuboni radiator an aesthetic solution for every room</a> <a href="/news/zero-otto-radiator-collection-is-a-sensory-experience.aspx">Zero Otto radiator collection is a sensory experience</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Classic or modern, The Radiator Company is not short on options</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2083" parentID="2082" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-11T15:06:47" updateDate="2013-12-11T15:15:58" nodeName="Radcompany" urlName="radcompany" path="-1,1207,1208,2082,2083" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17223/ancona-sec-sof-small.jpeg</image><bodyText>The classical Ancona is easy to accommodate...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2084" parentID="2082" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-11T15:07:46" updateDate="2013-12-11T15:16:01" nodeName="Radcompany2" urlName="radcompany2" path="-1,1207,1208,2082,2084" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17224/ancona-2-columntall.jpg</image><bodyText>This tall version of the Ancona radiator works great in a modern surrounding...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2085" parentID="2082" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-11T15:09:07" updateDate="2013-12-11T15:16:03" nodeName="Radcompany3" urlName="radcompany3" path="-1,1207,1208,2082,2085" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17225/vip_antharcite_greywall.jpg</image><bodyText>The Vip radiator with anthracite finish...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2092" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="94" createDate="2013-12-13T10:41:22" updateDate="2013-12-13T13:24:42" nodeName="Drummonds Morar bath proves small is beautiful" urlName="drummonds-morar-bath-proves-small-is-beautiful" path="-1,1207,1208,2092" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17238/drummonds-morar-main4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Elegant and opulent, the magnificent Morar is the latest addition to Drummonds’ extensive collection of freestanding cast iron baths. Pictured above with a polished and lacquered exterior, the Morar is a modern re-working of the classic slipper bath, which gained popularity during the late nineteenth century. The Morar was actually designed for Drummonds by Victoria Richmond of the KLC School of Design, as part of a student challenge. 
Offering a luxurious lounging position, the Morar has been updated with a contemporary plinth, yet is compact enough to be specified in a smaller bathrooms: it measures just 1500mm in length, with a diameter of 746mm and a height of 889mm. 
Adding even more versatility, the tub is available in a variety of bespoke finishes, including gold metal leaf, metal cladding in copper or brass, and hand painted finishes. Drummonds bathroom products are made by hand in the company’s own foundry and workshops in South East Poland. Prices begin at £3,390 inc. VAT.
For more on Drummonds <a href="http://www.drummonds-uk.com">bathroom range visit www.drummonds-uk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-introduces-full-metal-jackets-for-iron-baths.aspx">Drummonds introduces full metal jackets for iron baths </a><a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">VitrA M-Line combines high design with ultimate hygene </a><a href="/news/bloomsbury-collection-offers-timeless-bathroom-elegance.aspx">Bloomsbury collection offers timeless bathroom elegance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>You’ll take a shine to this modern reworking of a classic design</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2093" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="95" createDate="2013-12-13T12:07:34" updateDate="2014-08-16T12:09:29" nodeName="And So To Bed debuts high gloss four poster" urlName="and-so-to-bed-debuts-high-gloss-four-poster" path="-1,1207,1208,2093" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><Image id="2095" parentID="2093" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-13T12:18:22" updateDate="2013-12-13T12:19:36" nodeName="And so to be black venetian" urlName="and-so-to-be-black-venetian" path="-1,1207,1208,2093,2095" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17241/astb-venetian-black.jpg</image><bodyText>The Venetian four poster in gloss black. Note the Rialto Bridge arches at the base of the bed...</bodyText></Image><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17240/astb-venetian-white-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Laying on the luxury And So To Bed has introduced the Venetian four poster with a fashionable high gloss lacquer finish. Made from solid mahogany, this highly glamourous addition to the brand’s stable is now available to order in either deep black or snowy white (pictured above).
In addition to the glossy finish, the Venetian also sports hand carved detailing, including barley twist posts that finish with a flaming urn design. The bed takes its name from arches which run along the base of the bed, inspired by the iconic Rialto Bridge which spans the Grand Canal in Venice. The Venetian is also available in a natural wood finish, should the gloss finish not float your Gondola.
The 5ft King sized iteration measures 150 x 200cm. It’s joined by the 6ft Super King (205 x 224cm) and 6.6ft Emperor (225 x 224cm). Prices start from £7,850.
The Venetian joins the brand’s Georgian leafed four poster, which is distinguished by a canopy featuring carved Prince of Wales feathers and clover leaf ceiling. For more on <a href="http://www.andsotobed.co.uk">And So To Bed’s offerings visit www.andsotobed.co.uk</a>. For brochures and local stockists contact the company on 0808 144 4343.
Also read: <a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-intros-bespoke-monique-french-collection.aspx">And So To Bed intros bespoke Monique French collection </a><a href="/news/sliderobes-promises-to-solve-your-storage-solutions.aspx">Sliderobes promises to solve your storage solutions</a> <a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-specified-for-%C2%A310m-mansion-house-refurb.aspx">And So To Bed specified for £10m mansion house refurb</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Fashionably glamourous Venetian is positively seductive</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2097" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="96" createDate="2013-12-16T09:07:24" updateDate="2013-12-16T09:22:06" nodeName="Sleep London 2014 dates confirmed" urlName="sleep-london-2014-dates-confirmed" path="-1,1207,1208,2097" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17242/sleep-2013.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Sleep, Europe’s longest running hotel architecture, design and development event, has confirmed its largest ever audience, with more than 3,600 international industry professionals attending its 2103 London show –an increase of 12 per cent over 2012. “We are delighted with the increased visitor numbers from the UK and across the globe,” said Kali Nicholson, Brand Director. “It was the best looking Sleep ever, thanks to the handpicked exhibitor line-up and the tremendous effort from the exhibitors and Sleep Hotel teams who created beautiful stands and inspiring installations. Hosting this exciting and creative niche industry was an amazing experience.”
This year’s exhibition featured more than 130 manufacturers and suppliers, a third of who were new to the event. First time exhibitor Jean-François Espinasse of Interface, said: “We were really impressed with the calibre of people who attended. It was a great platform for us to launch our new hospitality brand.”
One of the biggest changes to the format this year was to make the conference an inclusive event for all pre-registered visitors. "Having attended Sleep several times before, I was really struck by the step change this year. It seemed more of an international gathering place than ever before," said Inge Moore of The Gallery HBA London, a participant in the ‘Destination Luxury’ panel discussion. Most panel sessions were fully subscribed and audiences were given an opportunity to engage in the discussions during final question and answer sessions.
Headline sponsor GROHE hosted the VIP lounge. "Sleep 2013 was a hugely successful show for us,” said Maha El Kharbotly-Opas. “The show felt full of energy and excitement.”
A popular addition to the 2013 exhibition was the Newcomers Gallery, which introduced a select group of innovative product designers new to the hospitality market. Peter Wall of Assembly Room found it a useful addition: “We’re delighted to say that Sleep introduced us to a new audience and opened a window into the world of hospitality design. So far the feedback has been very positive.”
The Sleep Concept Hotel room sets also continue to challenge participants. Contenders have just 24 hours to create their concepts before revealing them to the judges. The winning room took inspiration from Ken Adams’ set design for the classic Stanley Kubrick movie Dr Strangelove, including an interstellar fractal-inspired artwork, in response to a brief that captured the widespread interest in, and nostalgia for, the 1960s.
The Sleep Concept hotel bar was designed this year by Nous Design, with Laufen and contractors Willmott Dixon. It was intended to be an oasis in the mêlée of the show. The bar itself was a dramatic sculptural form crafted from re-purposed shower trays manufactured by Laufen and will go on to tour several major European design shows next year.
Organisers have confirmed that Sleep 2014 will run November 26 -27, and will once again be held at the Islington Business Design Centre London. 
Also read: <a href="/news/interface-hospitality-launches-hotel-carpet-tile-range.aspx">Interface Hospitality launches hotel carpet tile range </a><a href="/news/roca-debuts-compact-in-tank-meridian-wc-at-sleep-event.aspx">ROCA debuts compact in-tank Meridian WC at Sleep event </a><a href="/news/preview-what-to-expect-at-sleep-london-2013.aspx">Preview: What to expect at Sleep London 2013</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>2013 show was the biggest yet, format changes well received</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2099" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="97" createDate="2013-12-17T10:00:37" updateDate="2013-12-17T15:20:15" nodeName="For sale: a £38m treehouse with pool and helipad" urlName="for-sale-a-£38m-treehouse-with-pool-and-helipad" path="-1,1207,1208,2099" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17248/main3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It’s a tree house unlike any other. Themed architecture and interiors experts The Master Wishmakers, working with luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report, have designed an outrageous 20,000 sq ft treehouse featuring a rooftop pool, helipad and water operated elevator. The concept project, should you wish to buy into it, has been priced at a lofty £38m.
The Master Wishmakers, who design and supply everything from bespoke children’s playrooms to entire lifesized pirate islands, envisage the treehouse with five separate pods connected to a central trunk crafted from load-bearing steel and clad in sustainable hardwood planks. They say the trunk would be airbrushed to blend in with its surroundings. The five pods are connected to the main structure via enclosed glass walkways. Pods could house amenities such as a gym, spa, sleeping quarters and tree-themed bunk beds and library.
According to Co-founder Sergio Rosella, the project is envisaged for a heavily wooded environment where the central structure would be virtually indistinguishable from its surroundings. Of course, it the buyer doesn’t happen to own a large woodland space there are contingency plans. “If someone lives in the desert, we could easily import the trees,” suggests Rosella. “This tree house is completely buildable in any given scenario.”
For more on The Master <a href="http://www.themasterwishmakers.com">Wishmakers, visit www.themasterwishmakers.com</a>, or call them on 07539 382 696.
Also read: <a href="/news/escher-inspired-endless-stair-to-debut-at-the-tate-modern.aspx">Escher inspired endless stair to debut at the Tate Modern </a><a href="/news/chesney%E2%80%99s-opens-prestige-showrooms-in-china.aspx">Chesney’s opens prestige showrooms in china </a><a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-specified-for-%C2%A310m-mansion-house-refurb.aspx">And So To Bed specified for £10m mansion house</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Structure is completely buildable says The Master Wishmakers</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Gardens,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2100" parentID="2099" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-17T10:06:37" updateDate="2013-12-17T10:19:14" nodeName="Masterwish" urlName="masterwish" path="-1,1207,1208,2099,2100" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17244/robb-report-master-wishmakers.jpg</image><bodyText>The ultimate treehouse could be yours for just £38m...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2101" parentID="2099" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-17T10:07:22" updateDate="2013-12-17T10:19:16" nodeName="Masterwish2" urlName="masterwish2" path="-1,1207,1208,2099,2101" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17245/master-wishmakers-tree-house-inside.jpg</image><bodyText>Get around using a water powered elevator...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2102" parentID="2099" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-17T10:08:02" updateDate="2013-12-17T10:20:48" nodeName="Masterwish3" urlName="masterwish3" path="-1,1207,1208,2099,2102" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17246/robb-report-ultimate-gift-guide.jpg</image><bodyText>It's only a short walk from Helipad to home...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2103" parentID="2099" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2013-12-17T10:21:02" updateDate="2013-12-17T10:21:48" nodeName="Masterwish4" urlName="masterwish4" path="-1,1207,1208,2099,2103" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17249/the_ultimate_tree_house.jpg</image><bodyText>Ultimate treehouse will be airbrushed to blend with surroundings...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2112" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="98" createDate="2013-12-18T15:40:41" updateDate="2013-12-19T15:08:57" nodeName="Slick new showroom for DesignSpace London" urlName="slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london" path="-1,1207,1208,2112" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Slick new showroom for DesignSpaceLondon</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/17259/twenty-cemento-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>DesignSpaceLondon is opening a new showroom to showcase the work of progressive Italian kitchen brand Modulnova in January 2014. The venue, in London’s Wigmore Street, complements DesignSpaceLondon’s 5500 sq ft flagship showroom in Battersea, and offers 1600 sq ft of display space over two floors. On display for the first time in the UK will be Modulnova’s new Library Unlimited modular shelving system, presented as part of a work/live display. The showroom will feature three cutting edge architectural kitchens: the Fly, Blade and Twenty, which means visitors can expect plenty of gloss lacquers, textured timber veneers and gleaming glass. The kitchens comprise multi-function islands and workstations, anchored by tall units with pocket doors.
DesignSpaceLondon offers a full design service for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and <a href="http://www.designspacelondon.com">living spaces. For more visit www.designspacelondon.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/designers/ruth-bond/timeless-elegance-from-minimalist-maple-kitchen.aspx">Timeless elegance from minimalist maple kitchen </a><a href="/news/piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island.aspx">Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith island </a><a href="/designers/ns-interiors/luxury-redevelopment-is-all-style-and-substance.aspx">Luxury redevelopment is all style and substance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular venue for iconic Modulnova kitchens opens Jan 2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2113" parentID="2112" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-18T15:44:16" updateDate="2013-12-18T15:50:14" nodeName="Muldonova 2" urlName="muldonova-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2112,2113" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17260/moducucc.jpg</image><bodyText>The new London showroom will celebrate contemporary design...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2114" parentID="2112" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-18T15:45:43" updateDate="2013-12-18T15:50:17" nodeName="Muldonova 3" urlName="muldonova-3" path="-1,1207,1208,2112,2114" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17261/twenty-stone.jpg</image><bodyText>The Twenty is one of three leading-edge kitchens on display...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2115" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="99" createDate="2013-12-19T19:42:11" updateDate="2013-12-19T19:59:03" nodeName="New Kylie Minogue bed linen collection is pure glamour" urlName="new-kylie-minogue-bed-linen-collection-is-pure-glamour" path="-1,1207,1208,2115" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17262/lucette_main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Kylie Minogue At Home will launch four opulent new bed linen collections early February 2014. All will be available in single, double, king and super king sizes, with both housewife and square pillowcases, with optional throws and cushions to complete the look. All new additions are big on showbiz glamour. The Lucette (pictured above) combines oyster or praline velvet with soft satin for a decidedly opulent look. The complimentary Zorina throw in rich praline velvet completes the look.
Alternatively, the Adira features sequined panels with a snakeskin print across the quilt cover, pillows and throw. The satin look can be enhanced with Gatsby and Clutter cushions in velvet with diamante embellishments. The glitzy Karissa combines soft oyster satin with textured pleats held together with tiny pearls placed along the pleats. Additional pearls adorn the gathers and pleats of the satin runner. To create the ultimate sense of elegance and luxury, interior designers need only add cushions, available in sumptuous shades of oyster velvet and satin, adorned with diamantes.
Finally Isla claims to be inspired by 1920s glamour and features soft satins in slate and black with a embroidered, embellished trim. This theme continues with a runner sprinkled with tiny <a href="http://www.kylieminogueathome.com">black sequins. For more visit www.kylieminogueathome.com</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-debuts-high-gloss-four-poster.aspx%20">And So To Bed debuts high gloss four poster </a><a href="/news/sliderobes-promises-to-solve-your-storage-solutions.aspx">Sliderobes promises to solve your storage solutions </a><a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Lush designs combine satins and velvets with pearls and sequins</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2116" parentID="2115" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-19T19:51:45" updateDate="2013-12-19T19:55:08" nodeName="Kylie Isla" urlName="kylie-isla" path="-1,1207,1208,2115,2116" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17263/isla.jpg</image><bodyText>The moviestar-style Isla offers satins in slate and black... </bodyText></Image><Image id="2117" parentID="2115" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-19T19:52:43" updateDate="2013-12-19T19:55:11" nodeName="Kylie adria" urlName="kylie-adria" path="-1,1207,1208,2115,2117" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17264/adira_-1-.jpg</image><bodyText>The Adria features sequined panels with a snakeskin print across the quilt cover...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2118" parentID="2115" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-19T19:53:26" updateDate="2013-12-19T19:55:13" nodeName="Kylie korina" urlName="kylie-korina" path="-1,1207,1208,2115,2118" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17265/zorina_throw.jpg</image><bodyText>The Korina throw...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2119" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="100" createDate="2013-12-20T12:14:59" updateDate="2013-12-20T12:24:13" nodeName="Zandra Rhodes collection unleashes the rainbow" urlName="zandra-rhodes-collection-unleashes-the-rainbow" path="-1,1207,1208,2119" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17266/cleomain.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The covers are off Zandra Rhodes Spring 2014 bedding designs, and as you might expect they’re a riot of colour and fun. Available in single, double and king sizes, the three quilt cover sets come complete with housewife pillowcases and comprise Sherbet, Cleo and Flash.
Sherbet features a starburst detail within fizzing rainbow bands; demure it is not. Cleo offers bold colours in a modern design, and features a floral pattern with butterflies on a white background. In a similar vein, Flash features a large high-image geometric design with an unfettered colour palette, set against a white background. It’s decidedly modernistic rather than traditional.
All three will be widely available in the New Year, through mainstream outlets.
Also read: <a href="/news/new-kylie-minogue-bed-linen-collection-is-pure-glamour.aspx">New Kylie Minogue bed linen collection is pure glamour </a><a href="/news/and-so-to-bed-intros-bespoke-monique-french-collection.aspx">And So To Bed intros bespoke Monique French collection </a><a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>2014 bedding designs are bold and modernistic</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2120" parentID="2119" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-20T12:18:01" updateDate="2013-12-20T12:24:20" nodeName="Zandraflash" urlName="zandraflash" path="-1,1207,1208,2119,2120" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17267/flash.jpg</image><bodyText>Cool, fresh geometric patterns for Flash...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2121" parentID="2119" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-20T12:18:37" updateDate="2013-12-20T12:24:22" nodeName="Zandracleo" urlName="zandracleo" path="-1,1207,1208,2119,2121" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17268/cleo.jpg</image><bodyText>Zandra reworks floral patterns for Cleo...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2122" parentID="2119" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2013-12-20T12:19:13" updateDate="2013-12-20T12:24:25" nodeName="Zandra Sherbet" urlName="zandra-sherbet" path="-1,1207,1208,2119,2122" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17269/sherbet.jpg</image><bodyText>Zandra Rhodes' Sherbet is full of pop and fizz...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2125" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="101" createDate="2013-12-22T09:27:16" updateDate="2013-12-22T10:29:33" nodeName="Heal's to open Modern Craft Market for future heirlooms" urlName="heals-to-open-modern-craft-market-for-future-heirlooms" path="-1,1207,1208,2125" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17275/wonseok-jung_bird-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Heal’s is once again throwing the spotlight on bright new design talent with Discover: The Heal’s Modern Craft Market, which runs at its Tottenham Court Road store from February 3 to 16. Celebrating the best in British contemporary design and craftsmanship, this curated space for will feature a wide variety of industrial design and modern crafts, some priced from as little as £30. For those looking to invest in pieces which could be highly sought after in the future, it sounds like a must-visit event.
The market will feature contributions from selected independent designers and a collective of RCA graduates, as well as a carefully chosen group of makers and artisans recognised by the Crafts Council and Contemporary Applied Arts. Some of the young designers featured in the market well worth looking out for include Lola Lely, charlotte kingsnorth and wonseok jung, whose carbon fiber and plastic The Bird light is pictured above.
To herald the event, a specially commissioned 15m conveyor belt will be installed in Heal’s Tottenham Court Road shop window by the Swedish sculptural design duo Soderlund Davidson. The conveyor belt will display the duo’s original sculptural objects, which will be available for customer personalisation. In store, a series of events, demonstrations and workshops will be held throughout the fortnight offering customers the opportunity to meet the makers. A few select craft pieces will also be made available online at <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk">heals.co.uk</a>.
Michelle Alger, Head of Home, Heal’s says: “It’s been a wonderful journey for our team to get to know all these amazing young designers and artisans, and discover the work they do, all of which involves impeccable skills and exquisite craftsmanship. As a company known for constantly discovering and nurturing young design talent, we wanted to create a platform to showcase the work of our homegrown contemporary craft makers, whilst encouraging our customers to invest in craft and make it more than just buying a decorative object for the home.
Alger adds that the aspiration is to establish Discover as an annual event where visitors can  discover “exciting new work by emerging new names.”
Discover: The Heal’s Modern Craft Market opens Feburary 3 at Heal’s Tottenham Court Road London.
Also read: <a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/designjunction-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Designjunction London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">100% Design London 2013: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>February 2014 design showcase to feature the best in young British talent</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2013-12-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Industrial,Crafts</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2126" parentID="2125" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2013-12-22T09:31:10" updateDate="2013-12-22T10:30:04" nodeName="charlotte kingsnorth" urlName="charlotte-kingsnorth" path="-1,1207,1208,2125,2126" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17273/charlotte-kingsnorth_hybreed_1.jpg</image><bodyText>Charlotte Kingsnorth's stunning Hybreed chair will be featured at Discover: The Heal’s Modern Craft Market...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2127" parentID="2125" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2013-12-22T09:32:18" updateDate="2013-12-22T10:29:52" nodeName="Lola Lely" urlName="lola-lely" path="-1,1207,1208,2125,2127" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17274/lola-lely_patina-candleholders.jpg</image><bodyText>...as will Lola Lely's Patina candleholders. A future heirloom?</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2128" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="102" createDate="2013-12-23T13:14:49" updateDate="2018-12-24T16:27:23" nodeName="Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!" urlName="merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-everyone!" path="-1,1207,1208,2128" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17276/santa4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Inside ID team would like to wish all our readers and sponsors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Now more than ever, integrating technology with design is essential for a rewarding, relaxing living environment, and here at Inside ID we’re dedicated to presenting solutions and inspiration in equal measure.
With our unique mix of product and industry news, events coverage and reviews, we’ve garnered great reactions from specifiers, designers and suppliers alike. Next year we have even more planned, and we’d love to have you along for the (sleigh) ride! Here's to a wonderful 2019!</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Seasons greetings from the Inside ID team!</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2018-12-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Trade,Christmas</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2130" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="103" createDate="2014-01-02T12:24:49" updateDate="2014-01-02T12:39:46" nodeName="Home 2014 trade show opens January 12 at Earls Court" urlName="home-2014-trade-show-opens-january-12-at-earls-court" path="-1,1207,1208,2130" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17277/abigail-ryan.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Home 2014, the UK's only dedicated homewares and interior accessories trade show, opens at Earls Court, London on January 12. Co-located alongside Top Drawer and Craft, the event promises to be a must-attend event for interior designers and specifiers, with over 250 brands exhibiting. The organisers claim that as many as 80 per cent of the exhibitor list is committing exclusively to the Home event.
Scandi homewares outfit Broste Copenhagen says it will introduce a wide range of furniture, textiles, lanterns, ceramics, glassware, kitchenware and lighting at the show. LSA International will be launching its Spring Summer 2014 collections at Home, with over 100 new pieces spanning both porcelain and glass, inspired by “the natural beauty of loosely woven fabric.” Meanwhile Denby, new owners of Poole Pottery, will unveil the Alexis and Tallulah collections comprising eight vases and an oval dish.
Also planning a big reveals is Regal Peacock by Burleigh, with a new tableware collection in Torquay Blue produced by craftsmen at Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.
The show also shaping up to be a great place to spot up and coming new talent. Abigail Ryan will be offering graphic botanical printed fabric (pictured above) for upholstery and Curtains, while Tori Murphy will unwrap her 4th collection of graphic print cushions, throws, fabrics and blankets, as well as a new kitchen textile range to unveil at Home.
Other exhibitors include Au maison, A W Hainsworth, Bloomingville, Beulah Home, Bronte by Moon, Coach House, Eightmood, Etoile Home, Garden Trading, Ragged Rose, Repeat Repeat, Royal Doulton, Lush Designs,Vallila Interior, Victoria Eggs and Woven Oak.
Home runs January 12-14, at Earls Court 2, London. For more information visit the official <a href="http://www.home-london.net%20">Home 2014 site here</a>. Trade visitors can <a href="https://registration.n200.com/survey/1d20cqp3alwhw?check=1">register for Home 2014 here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoez London Showroom </a><a href="/features/reviewed-independent-hotel-show-2013.aspx">Reviewed: Independent Hotel Show 2013 </a><a href="/news/british-artist-jessica-zoob-heads-in-one-direction.aspx">British artist Jessica Zoob heads in One Direction</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Big talent lined up for homewares and interior accessories London expo</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Trade,Fabric,Homewares</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2132" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="104" createDate="2014-01-03T09:28:15" updateDate="2014-01-03T09:41:07" nodeName="Helping hand when it comes to integrating high tech" urlName="helping-hand-when-it-comes-to-integrating-high-tech" path="-1,1207,1208,2132" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17279/interor-design-meeting.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Harmoniously integrating new technology into an interior design project can often be a challenge, particularly when it comes to planning and accommodating cabling. But help is at hand in the form of trade organization CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association).
The group recently hosted meetings with architects and interior designers to better understand how just how its custom install experts could better help the design community.
One aspect quickly became clear during the meetings: projects should plan to incorporate technology sooner rather than later, to avoid complications and disappointment. After all, it’s much easier to embrace technology during the early stages of a project. Wendy Griffiths, CEDIA’s Executive Director, says designers who partner with CEDIA members understand that they are trained professionals with a good reputation and complete each job to a high standard.  “This feedback is extremely encouraging,” she notes.
Both discussions covered the importance of installing cabling at the beginning of a project. Often interior design clients can only afford a certain level of technology to begin with. For this reason it’s vital to ensure the correct infrastructure is in place to allow more technology to be added to a property in the future. CEDIA has developed a Recommended Wiring Guidelines document which makes accomodating future-proofing much easier. 
During the meeting, the design community stressed that it was not looking for installers to over complicate projects, but it did value having custom installers available at an early stage to handle enquiries about new technologies and trends. “ The constant development of new products and regulations is daunting, especially when being asked more in-depth questions...”
There were different opinions in both discussions with some comments that clients don’t want "too much" technology. As one attendee commented: “Our clients don’t want to not be able to simply close their curtains themselves, instead having to press a button on a remote to do so”. This makes it clear that all design needs to be client-centric when considering the specific tech requirements of each individual project.
To learn more about <a href="http://www.insideci.co.uk/sponsor-pages/cedia.aspx">CEDIA and its membership, click here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/for-sale-a-%C2%A338m-treehouse-with-pool-and-helipad.aspx">For sale: a £38m treehouse with pool and helipad </a><a href="/news/philips-debuts-dynalite-antumbratouch-controller.aspx">Philips debuts Dynalite Antumbratouch controller </a><a href="/news/iq-glass-introduces-innovare-flush-glazing-system.aspx">IQ Glass introduces flush glazing system </a><a href="/news/poltrona-frau-reclines-with-genesis-technologies.aspx">Poltrona Frau reclines with Genesis Technologies</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Talk to us when you need Smart home help says custom install group CEDIA</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Technology,Architecture,interior design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2133" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="105" createDate="2014-01-10T10:42:26" updateDate="2014-01-10T11:04:47" nodeName="Tilemaker Trend launches Subway collection" urlName="tilemaker-trend-launches-subway-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2133" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17280/trend-tiles-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Italian tilemaker Trend has launched the new Subway collection offering a variety of colours and pattern choices, perfect if you want to bring some underground chic to your living spaces. The 'Subway' monicker has been in use since the early 1900s, when white ceramic tiles were a staple of New York subway stations. Trend’s new tiles have been produced in a 3 x 6-inch (7.5 x 15cm) rectangular format, and combine a hand-crafted glass mosaic with Italian decorative design.
“The Subway tile is a standard in American design and over the last century it has been used in countless locations around the world,” says Trend GB Sales Manager Jose Fiallegas Hamp. “By offering a variety of colours, textures and reflective effects, our Subway collection provides a modern interpretation of this classic format, which is perfect for any room in the house or commercial property. From a kitchen splashback or shower liner to an accent wall in a lounge, office or restaurant, the decorative applications are endless.”
Trend Subway tiles are hand cut from coloured glass chosen because it’s deemed less absorbent, more durable and sunlight resistant. Designers can choose from different corrugated and smooth finishes (these can be mixed from a contrasting textures), with the option of a matt or mirror reflective finish applied to the reverse. Colours include Amber, Bronzite, Diamond, Honey, Noir, Onyx, Opal and Pearl.
Karma is formed by hand into large sheets, the process of folding and tempering creating deep lines within the body of the glass, giving rise to natural veining. A matt silver epoxy finish is applied to the reverse of the glass, transmitting light back through the body colour for a luminescent effect, with the more reflective option of a mirror-backed finish in synthetic white gold. The latter, known as Subway Mirage tiles, and are available in four colours, Amber, Bronzite, Diamond and Onyx, and typically used as accent pieces.
The tiles are then cut by hand by expert glass cutters, ensuring that no two pieces are precisely the same. Trend says the line is being produced from up to 75 per cent post-consumer recovered glass. Subway tiles can be installed horizontally, vertically or in any other patterns and are supplied individually 22 pieces (2.75 sq ft/0.255m2) to the box, with Subway Mirage packed in tens (1.25 sq ft/0.116m2). Both come in 50/50 quantities of smooth and corrugated finishes and are priced from £336 per square metre for Subway and £385m2 for Subway Mirage. For more <a href="http://www.trend-group.com">visit Trend online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/original-style-launches-earthworks-stone-collection.aspx">Original Style launches Earthworks stone collection </a><a href="/news/dramatic-mosaic-range-launched-by-original-style.aspx">Dramatic mosaic range launched by Original Style </a><a href="/news/home-2014-trade-show-opens-january-12-at-earls-court.aspx">Home 2014 trade show opens January 12 at Earls Court</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Gorgeous glass titles offer a modern twist on the classic underground style</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Tiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2134" parentID="2133" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-10T11:02:18" updateDate="2014-01-10T11:04:53" nodeName="Trend subway" urlName="trend-subway" path="-1,1207,1208,2133,2134" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17281/subway-collection.jpg</image><bodyText>The Trend subway tile in Honey finish. Very yummy...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2135" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="106" createDate="2014-01-10T11:32:00" updateDate="2014-01-10T11:52:16" nodeName="Drummonds baths intro new Sophie Conran colours" urlName="drummonds-baths-intro-new-sophie-conran-colours" path="-1,1207,1208,2135" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17284/drummonds-tay-beach-hut-main3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Picture postcard British holidays appear the inspiration for the colours of Sophie Conran’s new paint collection for Drummonds baths. Arranged as four co-ordinating colour groups, all with seaside themes, the shade card ranges from vivid brights to gentle neutrals. Specifiers can choose from Seaweed and Queen Coral to South Sea and Clown Fish finishes - ideal if you’re looking to bring a sunny outlook to the bathroom. Pictured above is Drummonds’ Tay bath, handpainted in Beach Hut. Drummond's baths are individually made using traditional casting and enamelling processes before being finished entirely to the required specification. Retail prices begin at £3,210. Drummonds has London showcases in Chelsea and Notting Hill. The brand’s signature baths are made by hand in the company’s own foundry and workshops in South East Poland. For more, visit <a href="http://%20www.drummonds-uk.com">Drummonds online at www.drummonds-uk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-morar-bath-proves-small-is-beautiful.aspx">Drummonds Morar bath proves small is beautiful </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design Guinevere widens dhurrie range with new designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New paint finishes evoke Summer beach holidays</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author></author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2136" parentID="2135" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-10T11:52:56" updateDate="2014-01-10T11:53:54" nodeName="Drummonds shade card" urlName="drummonds-shade-card" path="-1,1207,1208,2135,2136" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17285/colours-sheet.jpg</image><bodyText>The Shade Card for Sophie Conran’s new paint collection...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2137" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="107" createDate="2014-01-13T08:14:08" updateDate="2014-01-13T08:33:51" nodeName="Ecos Organic Paints launches Artisan collection" urlName="ecos-organic-paints-launches-artisan-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2137" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17290/main-4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking for a paint finish that’s a little more considered than the rest?  Ecos Organic Paints has launched a new colourcard of 60 subtle shades, ranging from muted reds and savoy blues to pastural greens and evocative greys. The company says its new Artisan range has been inspired by classic and contemporary English styling. The collection brings the total number of Ecos colour choices up to 180.
Like all of the brand's paints and varnishes, the Artisan range is water-based and fee from solvents, VOCs, pesticides, herbicides and toxins, making them an ideal choice when dealing with allergy-suffering clients. “These shades form what we consider to be a timeless collection, which will appeal to both traditional and contemporary homeowners,” says David Gill, brand colour consultant for the Lancashire-based company. “We’ve drawn on our extensive experience and customer feedback to cherry pick a selection of the most desirable colours of today into one colour palette.”
Designers can order a colourcard of the <a href="http://www.ecospaints.com">collection from www.ecospaints.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-baths-intro-new-sophie-conran-colours.aspx%20">Drummond baths intro new Sophie Conran colours </a><a href="/%20http:/www.insideid.co.uk/news/british-artist-jessica-zoob-heads-in-one-direction.aspx%20">British artist Jessica Zoob heads in One Direction </a><a href="/news/english-revival-modern-kitchen-launched-by-mereway.aspx%20">English revival Modern Kitchen launched by Mereway </a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Toxin free collection of 60 subtle shades inspired by classic styling</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Eco,Paints and varnishes</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2138" parentID="2137" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-13T08:20:44" updateDate="2014-01-13T08:33:58" nodeName="Ecos paints" urlName="ecos-paints" path="-1,1207,1208,2137,2138" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17287/eggs-small.jpg</image><bodyText>From top left : Paloma, Bramley, Cricket, Beckys Room, Leaden and Scenic Green...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2139" parentID="2137" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-13T08:25:23" updateDate="2014-01-13T08:34:00" nodeName="Ecos brushes" urlName="ecos-brushes" path="-1,1207,1208,2137,2139" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17288/ecos-paint-brushes.jpg</image><bodyText>Left to right: Leaden, Daylight, Savoy Red, Office Blue, Plumpfled, Scenic Green and Daylight...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2142" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="108" createDate="2014-01-14T08:08:40" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:20:33" nodeName="Handsewn Shyrdak rugs from Kyrgyzstan artisans" urlName="handsewn-shyrdak-rugs-from-kyrgyzstan-artisans" path="-1,1207,1208,2142" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17292/rug-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Imported direct from their makers in the foothills of Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, by Felt under a Fair Trade agreement, these vibrant rugs known as Shyrdaks are the perfect way to enliven any dark passage or hallway. The nomadic peoples of the remote Tien Shan mountains have been weaving these beautiful rugs for over two and a half thousand years. Bold and dramatic, these hardwearing practical wool Shyrdaks have a tough flattened felt base handsewn with distinctive geometric patterns in contrasting felts.
The number of colour options available are numerous, making these rugs suitable for both classic and modern interiors. Designs vary from candy to cool to subtle neutrals. Felt holds an extensive range in stock but designers can also commission bespoke rugs in specific hues, patterns and sizes if required. Shyrdak dimensions vary from large room size rugs down to small rugs and runners, so there’s certain to be a rug suitable for any room space.
Prices start from £280. For more visit <a href="http://www.feltrugs.co.uk">Felt online at www.feltrugs.co.uk</a>, or contact them on 020 8772 0358. Viewings by appointment.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx">Guinevere widens dhurrie range with new designs </a><a href="/news/customisable-stepevi-stripe-rug-collection-launched.aspx">Customisable Stepvi stripe rug collection launched</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Felt enlivens hallways and rooms with beautiful Fair Trade imports</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Rugs,Crafts,Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2143" parentID="2142" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-14T08:16:54" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:19:58" nodeName="Shyrdak by Felt" urlName="shyrdak-by-felt" path="-1,1207,1208,2142,2143" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17293/1708-08m-x-315m-ú875.jpg</image><bodyText>Shyrdaks have been handsewn in Asia for generations...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2144" parentID="2142" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-14T08:17:39" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:20:01" nodeName="Shyrdak 2" urlName="shyrdak-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2142,2144" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17294/1711-08m-x-32m-ú875.jpg</image><bodyText>Colours vary from vibrant hues to neutral tones...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2145" parentID="2142" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-01-14T08:18:34" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:20:03" nodeName="Shyrdak 3" urlName="shyrdak-3" path="-1,1207,1208,2142,2145" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17295/936-075m-x-22m-ú600.jpg</image><bodyText>Shyrdaks come in all shapes and sizes...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2146" parentID="2142" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2014-01-14T08:19:11" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:20:05" nodeName="Shyrdak 4" urlName="shyrdak-4" path="-1,1207,1208,2142,2146" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17296/1225b-08m-x-285m-ú875.jpg</image><bodyText>Designers can commission their own rugs for specific projects...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2147" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="109" createDate="2014-01-14T08:36:07" updateDate="2014-01-14T08:44:29" nodeName="Halo debuts modular Montana wall cabinet, a modern twist on a design classic" urlName="halo-debuts-modular-montana-wall-cabinet,-a-modern-twist-on-a-design-classic" path="-1,1207,1208,2147" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17297/halo_montanaunit-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Furniture specialist Halo has taken the classic modular wall cabinet and given it a contemporary re-design. The new Montana Double Modular cabinet is handmade in solid oak and features a distressed finish with signature leather handles. Exceptionally versatile, the Montana offers both open and closed shelving along with two deep drawers. It’s perfect to both store and showcase your living room essentials. The Double Modular cabinet is part of Halo’s extensive Montana range of classic co-ordinated pieces. The range includes everything from home office staples to bedroom furniture and leather seating.
The cabinet pictured above is made from Nibbed Oak, but it’s also available in Light Oak. It measures 100 x 40 x 175cm (w/d/h) and retails for £1,195. For <a href="http://www.haloliving.co.u">stockists visit www.haloliving.co.uk</a> or contact the company on 0161 923 0500.
Also read: <a href="/news/halo-upgrades-the-home-office-with-colbey-chest.aspx">Halo upgrades the home office with Colbey chest </a><a href="/news/heals-to-open-modern-craft-market-for-future-heirlooms.aspx">Heal’s to open modern craft market for future heirlooms </a><a href="/features/in-depth-the-making-of-the-blooming-branches.aspx">In-depth: the making of Blooming Branches</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Vintage storage design is given a modern reworking</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Storage</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2148" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="110" createDate="2014-01-14T20:55:59" updateDate="2014-01-14T21:24:22" nodeName="Mira Showers intros diverse Aspects tap collection" urlName="mira-showers-intros-diverse-aspects-tap-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2148" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17299/mira-set-4-fluency-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>UK manufacturer Mira Showers has released a new collection of taps for both contemporary and classic bathrooms. Its Aspects collection comprises seven designs, each with a distinct look.
The fashionable Mira Fluency range (pictured above) combines fluid lines with ergonomic ease of use. And for lovers of all things cubist, there’s the Mira Honesty range; the spout gradually narrows towards the body adding extra refinement. The Mira Comfort range is an update on a popular design; the chrome styling and attention look certain to make this an easy tap to specify. The newer Mira Evolve utilises a distinctive seamless construction, while the Precision line is notable for its tall silhouette.
For lovers of a more classical aesthetic, there’s Mira Revive. With its unique handle design it’s certain to be equally at home in a period property as a modern setting. For a more Victorian vibe, there’s the Mira Virtue range. With authentic Victorian crosshead blade handles and ceramic glazed markers for both hot and cold sides, it’s all about timeless design.
Build quality appears excellent and reliability is said to be high. Mira boasts its single lever cartridges have been tested to over 250,000 cycles, while the turn cartridges have been tested to over half a million cycles. 
Mira showers and accessories are available in retailers nationwide, including B&amp;Q. For more <a href="http://www.mirashowers.com">information, visit www.mirashowers.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">Vitra M Line combines high design with ultimate hygene </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brand-toto-brings-luxury-to-grand-designs.aspx">Bloomsbury collection offers timeless elegance Bathroom brand Toto brings luxury to Grand Designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>These nine fashionable designs really turn on the style</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Taps</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2149" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-14T21:01:48" updateDate="2014-01-14T21:18:10" nodeName="Mira precision" urlName="mira-precision" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2149" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17300/mira-macro-precision.jpg</image><bodyText>The Mira Precision is notable for its tall silhouette...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2150" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-14T21:03:29" updateDate="2014-01-14T21:18:12" nodeName="Mira Virtue" urlName="mira-virtue" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2150" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17301/virtue.jpg</image><bodyText>The Mira Virtue features Victorian-style crosshead blade handles and ceramic glazed markers for hot and cold...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2151" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-01-15T10:26:05" updateDate="2014-01-15T10:27:02" nodeName="Mira comfort" urlName="mira-comfort" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2151" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17302/mira-comfort.jpg</image><bodyText>The Mira Comfort updates the popular tap design...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2152" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2014-01-15T10:53:18" updateDate="2014-01-15T10:55:45" nodeName="Mira revive" urlName="mira-revive" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2152" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17303/mira-revive.jpg</image><bodyText>For a more classical aesthetic, there’s Mira Revive...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2153" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2014-01-15T10:54:16" updateDate="2014-01-15T10:55:47" nodeName="Mira Honesty" urlName="mira-honesty" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2153" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17304/mira-honesty.jpg</image><bodyText>The Mira Honesty for lovers of all things cubist...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2154" parentID="2148" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2014-01-15T10:55:12" updateDate="2014-01-15T10:55:49" nodeName="Mira evolve" urlName="mira-evolve" path="-1,1207,1208,2148,2154" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17305/mira-evolve.jpg</image><bodyText>The seamless Mira Evlove...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2155" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="111" createDate="2014-01-16T12:06:47" updateDate="2014-01-16T12:32:37" nodeName="Roca exhibits lauded loo at London Architect show" urlName="roca-exhibits-lauded-loo-at-london-architect-show" path="-1,1207,1208,2155" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17307/combo-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designers and specifiers planning to visit the Architect@Work exhibition, running January 29 and 30 at London's Earls court 2 exhibition centre, might want to look out for sanitaryware brand Roca which will be presenting its award-winning In-Tank Meridian WC (pictured above) at the show.
The In-Tank Meridian WC, available in back-to-wall and wall-hung versions, is the first WC to have a concealed cistern integrated within the pan. This integrated cistern simplifies installation by incorporating a concealed cistern, frame and flush plate. The WC has a projection of just 595mm, requiring less space than regular back-to-wall and wall-hung WCs. The In-Tank design also helps reduce water consumption with an economical 4.5 or 3 litre flush and features SoftAir flushing technology.
Architect@Work provides a unique platform for exhibitors and visitors, focusing on innovative products, materials, applications and services. Visitors to Roca’s booth will have the chance to meet with International Specification Manager Mark Poulain and technical specialists Vicens Font, Roca’s Senior Development Engineer, and Ernest Hernandez, Roca’s Design Manager, both of whom were involved in the development of the product.
Roca can be found on Stand 59  at Architect@Work, which runs on 29 and 30 January at Earls Court II.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-links-with-zaha-hadid-serpentine-sackler-gallery.aspx">Roca links with Zaha Hadid Serpentine Sackler gallery </a><a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx">Sound wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition </a><a href="/news/milan-sheraton-turns-to-geberit-for-bathroom-refurb.aspx">Milan Sheraton turns to Geberit for bathroom refurb</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Futuristic In-Tank Meridian WC joins Architect@Work line-up</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Architecture,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2156" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="112" createDate="2014-01-17T14:50:26" updateDate="2014-02-15T00:13:22" nodeName=""Don’t move, improve!" says Granite Transformations" urlName="don’t-move,-improve!-says-granite-transformations" path="-1,1207,1208,2156" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17308/granite-transform.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Increasingly home owners are finding it more attractive to improve rather than move. Not least because dramatic interior changes can be made in a very short space of time, and at a fraction of the cost. Granite Transformations specialises in worktop replacements and furniture makeovers, offering a 'top that fits on top' worktop material that fits directly over existing surfaces without costly demolition. Virtually instant décor transformations are made possible with Italian granite, quartz and glass agglomerate work surfaces, custom-made replacement cabinet doors and handcrafted glass mosaics. 
The company recently proved the point to dramatic effect on Sarah Beeny's Channel 4 series Double Your House For Half The Money (pictured below). The company was involved in two makeover projects for the show’s second series, in which a pair of young couples wanted extra living space and a bigger kitchen-diner.
In West Surrey, Sarah and Jason went for a classic combination of Black Star recycled glass worktops and Super White Ash Shaker-style cabinet doors; while in South London, Claire and Charlie opted for the contemporary look of Crema Luna quartz work surfaces and modern Alabaster Newport doors (pictured above), with a waterproof White Star recycled glass finish used in the master and en-suite bathrooms.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/23262/sarah-beeney_660x440.jpg" alt="Sarah Beeney"/>
For the Wandsworth project, an island unit was introduced to help separate the kitchen and dining zones, while glazed bi-fold doors extended the living space through into the garden. “It's everything we wanted and very much the heart of the home,” enthused a grateful Sarah. Granite Transformations also contributed finishing materials for two new bathrooms, made possible by an elegant loft conversion. The sum total of external, internal and structural home improvements raised the estimated property value from £615k to around £850k.
All Granite Transformations work is carried out by the brand’s factory-trained fitters. Intriguingly, as with most TV makeover work, each installation was completed in a single day due to tight filming schedules. The company says that this is the case for most of its upgrades.
For your nearest Granite Transformations <a href="http://www.granitetransformations.co.uk">showroom call 0800 044 5393 or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new kitchen for DesignSpace London </a><a href="/news/english-revival-modern-kitchen-launched-by-mereway.aspx">English revival Modern kitchen launched by Mereway </a><a href="/designers/ns-interiors/luxury-redevelopment-is-all-style-and-substance.aspx">Luxury redevelopment is all style and substance</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>C4 interiors TV show stokes interest in high-end home makeovers</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Kitchen,Refurbishment</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2158" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="113" createDate="2014-01-17T15:41:51" updateDate="2014-01-17T15:56:48" nodeName="Demand rises for distressed antique-looking wood floors" urlName="demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors" path="-1,1207,1208,2158" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17310/natural-wood-floor-company-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Distressed flooring is the hot new trend for spring, as wood flooring goes back to basics. So says The Natural Wood Floor Company which is introducing three new distressed floors, rich in character, to meet demand. Visible textures, intricate grain patterns and accentuated deep splits, cracks and knots, all proclaim authentic natural wood for buyers, it beleives, and that’s exactly what's on offer from its new hard floor trio.
The brand’s Distressed Old White Pre-oiled timber features fashionable off-white tones for a rustic finish. Ideal if you’re aiming to create some classic coastal ambiance. Sized at 180 mm x 15 mm, it’s priced at £52.00 per sq metre.
Distressed Antique Oak Pre-oiled offers a rich, dark patina, which looks like it has naturally developed over the years. This is advised for period homes which require an authentic and traditional looking floor, or for use in contemporary homes looking for an on-trend eclectic look. Sized at 210 x 20 mm, it’s priced at £75.00 per sq metre
Finally, Distressed Sand Pre-lacquered antique oak features mid-brown tones that evoke a sun-kissed look. These hues contrast with darker knots and splits. This is envisaged for warehouse living or open-plan schemes where the sense of space will really show this floor off to its full potential. Sized at 180 x 15 mm, it’s priced at £52.00 per sq metre.
All three floors are crafted from engineered boards are made using premium hardwood birch ply for the structure of the planks, topped off with a chunky layer of oak, which is attached using a high performance, low emission glue.
For stockists call <a href="http://www.naturalwoodfloor.co.uk">The Natural Wood Floor Company on 020 8871 9771 or visit at www.naturalwoodfloor.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/stone-age-to-rock-on-following-25th-birthday.aspx">Stone age to rock on following 25th birthday </a><a href="/news/interface-hospitality-launches-hotel-carpet-tile-range.aspx">Interface Hospitality launches launches hotel carpet range </a><a href="/news/for-sale-a-%C2%A338m-treehouse-with-pool-and-helipad.aspx">For sale: a £38m treehouse with pool and helipad</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Celebrate knots and splits with The Natural Wood Floor Company</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2159" parentID="2158" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-17T15:51:54" updateDate="2014-01-17T15:56:56" nodeName="Distressed Old White" urlName="distressed-old-white" path="-1,1207,1208,2158,2159" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17311/distressed-old-white-pre-oiled.jpg</image><bodyText>Distressed Old White Pre Oiled for that coastal vibe...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2160" parentID="2158" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-17T15:52:42" updateDate="2014-01-17T15:56:59" nodeName="Antique Oak Pre-oiled" urlName="antique-oak-pre-oiled" path="-1,1207,1208,2158,2160" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17312/distressed-antique-oak.jpg</image><bodyText>Distressed Antique Oak Pre-oiled offers a rich, dark patina...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2161" parentID="2158" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-01-17T15:53:38" updateDate="2014-01-17T15:57:01" nodeName="Distressed Sand Pre-lacquered" urlName="distressed-sand-pre-lacquered" path="-1,1207,1208,2158,2161" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17313/distressed-sand-pre-lacquered.jpg</image><bodyText>Distressed Sand Pre-lacquered antique Oak for that sun-kissed look...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="4157" parentID="2158" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="3" createDate="2017-02-14T07:50:42" updateDate="2017-02-14T07:50:42" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2158,4157" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4158" parentID="4157" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-02-14T07:50:43" updateDate="2017-02-14T07:50:43" nodeName="Nick Slater_1" urlName="nick-slater_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2158,4157,4158" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Nick Slater</name><email>nickslater21@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Distressed flooring is now the new trend of flooring. House owners are looking for a suitable option in their flooring, therefore, they choose hardwood flooring which requires less repair and maintenance. We should be wise while choosing floors for our home and in most of the occasion, we should also take expert advice to select the best flooring. Here in this article, we get a complete description on distressed flooring, thanks for such a wonderful description.
http://ace-surfaces.com/HARO-sports-hardwood-synthetic-surfaces/</bodyText><memberId>4156</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2162" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="114" createDate="2014-01-17T16:17:07" updateDate="2014-01-17T16:28:19" nodeName="Is it time to get vibrant with Venetian blinds again?" urlName="is-it-time-to-get-vibrant-with-venetian-blinds-again" path="-1,1207,1208,2162" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17314/blinds2go.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Metal Venetian blinds, a perennial for decades, are set for resurrgence in 2014, says online blind specialist Blinds 2 Go. Blinds can really enliven interiors, says the company. “One of the big trends in interiors in 2014 will be bright colours,” it predicts. “Much like on the Spring catwalks, vibrant shades such as red, yellow and green are making a splash in interiors. For the less adventurous, there is always the opportunity to include a bright accent colour, such as a print or stripe against a more neutral natural colour as a backdrop.”
What’s more, when made of aluminium they’re particularly suitable for humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, as they don’t shrink, fade or warp and are easy to wipe clean. They can also be surprisingly affordable. Blinds 2 Go says it will supply brightly coloured made to measure W40cm x W40cm blinds for under £9.
For free samples and to <a href="http://www.blinds-2go.co.uk">order online visit www.blinds-2go.co.uk</a> or call 0800 862 0464.
Also read: <a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx">Digitally printed rollerblinds launched by Tuiss </a><a href="/news/building-pieces-a-unique-online-product-reference.aspx">Building pieces: a unique online product reference </a><a href="/news/helping-hand-when-it-comes-to-integrating-high-tech.aspx">Helping hand when it comes to integrating high-tech</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Vibrant, affordable, practical, the classic shade stages a comeback</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Blinds</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="4055" parentID="2162" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-10-18T08:14:19" updateDate="2016-10-18T08:14:19" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2162,4055" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4056" parentID="4055" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-10-18T08:14:19" updateDate="2016-10-18T08:14:20" nodeName="Window Blinds_1" urlName="window-blinds_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2162,4055,4056" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Window Blinds</name><email>pablowilson11990@gmail.com</email><bodyText>The Modern touch <a href="http://www.blinds4uk.co.uk/venetian-blinds">Venetian Blinds</a> look gorgeous and make your house secured along with delivery the stunning look to your house.</bodyText><memberId>4054</memberId></Comment><Comment id="4057" parentID="4055" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="1" createDate="2016-10-18T08:14:38" updateDate="2016-10-18T08:14:39" nodeName="Window Blinds_2" urlName="window-blinds_2" path="-1,1207,1208,2162,4055,4057" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Window Blinds</name><email>pablowilson11990@gmail.com</email><bodyText>The Modern touch <a href="http://www.blinds4uk.co.uk/venetian-blinds">Venetian Blinds</a> look gorgeous and make your house secured along with delivery the stunning look to your house.</bodyText><memberId>4054</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2170" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="115" createDate="2014-01-21T11:17:21" updateDate="2014-01-21T11:45:48" nodeName="Crosswater launches the Rio Revive holistic shower" urlName="crosswater-launches-the-rio-revive-holistic-shower" path="-1,1207,1208,2170" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17321/rio-revive-from-crosswater.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It’s time to shower in light as well as water. So says Crosswater as it launches the Rio Revive, an innovative holistic shower system that boasts three cycling hues. The system features a waterproof remote control that can be wall mounted to control the lighting feature, and an ultra-thin 600mm showerhead which can be seamlessly recessed into the ceiling of the shower. Offering a double waterfall and rainfall feature, the flat panel head is for high water pressure only.
Chromotherapy is a helpful holistic healing technique, enthuse its makers: “Early Greek, Egyptian and Chinese civilizations, recognizing that little grows without light, theorised that the many colours that make up visible light had individual powers that influence emotions and systems of the body. Light comes in many different wavelengths and frequencies that hit the retina, which then translates these invisible ‘vibrations’ as a different colour to your brain.” Indeed. It also looks rather fancy.
The Rio Revive can be used with Crosswater’s comprehensive range of Italian designed and made shower valves. Like all products with lights requiring mains power, Rio Revive must be installed by an electrical engineer in compliance with IEE wiring regulations. The system, which comes with a ten year guarantee, is made to order, and retails for £3,710.
For more information on the<a href="/Crosswater.co.uk"> Rio Revive visit Crosswater.co.uk</a> or contact the company on 0845 873 8840.
Also read: <a href="/news/mira-showers-intros-diverse-aspects-tap-collection.aspx">Mira Showers intros diverse Aspects tap collection </a><a href="/news/drummonds-baths-intro-new-sophie-conran-colours.aspx">Drummonds baths intro new Sophie Conran colours </a><a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Freshen up with a little bathroom chromotherapy...</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2171" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="116" createDate="2014-01-22T09:07:22" updateDate="2014-01-22T10:03:23" nodeName="Urban living interiors intros stunning Infinity table" urlName="urban-living-interiors-intros-stunning-infinity-table" path="-1,1207,1208,2171" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17322/infinity-ovale-hi-res-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Contemporary design specialist Urban living interiors is now offering the Infinity table, a stunning glass, wood and chrome creation that makes for a spectacular centrepiece in a dining room or hallway. Available either as a dining table (pictured above) or coffee table, it’s available with stylish legs in different colours (the current best seller is walnut) and comes in both round and rectangular iterations. Both standard and custom sizes are available.
"This table looks fresh and exciting and works in a wide range of settings. It’s a contemporary piece that is elegant and sophisticated,” enthuses managing director Mark Riese. “New and exciting designs from Italy and the rest of Europe are arriving into to our new showroom all the time. 2014 has started strongly and we are working on some very exciting new projects."
The Urban living interiors studios are located at 85 Great Portland Street, London. Providing a platform for high-end design, craftsmanship and products, the team work with designers and manufacturers supplying private residences and show houses. Recent projects include providing turn-key interiors packages to purchasers of luxury apartments at the new City of London residential development, The Heron, and delivering the interior design for an ambassadorial six bedroom, six reception room, six storey house in Eaton Place complete with double level basement entertainment complex including a unique chef's kitchen crustacean bar and swimming pool with rising floor!
For more <a href="http://www.urbanlivinginteriors.co.uk">premium design solutions visit www.urbanlivinginteriors.co.uk</a>, or call 020 7637 9427.
Also read: <a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban living interiors opens combi showroom and studio </a><a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new showroom for Designspace London </a><a href="/features/reviewed-chesneys-architectural-services.aspx">Reviewed: Chesney’s architectural services</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular glass, wood and chrome table works in a range of settings</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Tables,Glass,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2172" parentID="2171" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-22T09:56:05" updateDate="2014-01-22T10:03:29" nodeName="Infinity coffee" urlName="infinity-coffee" path="-1,1207,1208,2171,2172" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17323/infinity-1-hi-res-coffee-table.jpg</image><bodyText>The Infinity coffee table now available from Urban living interiors...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2173" parentID="2171" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-22T09:57:00" updateDate="2014-01-22T10:03:33" nodeName="Infinity close up" urlName="infinity-close-up" path="-1,1207,1208,2171,2173" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17324/infinity-close-up.jpg</image><bodyText>A closer look at those distinctive Infinity table legs...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2175" parentID="2171" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-01-22T09:59:14" updateDate="2014-01-22T10:03:35" nodeName="Infinity table" urlName="infinity-table" path="-1,1207,1208,2171,2175" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17326/infinity-ovale-hi-res-main.jpg</image><bodyText>The Infinity table makes for a statement centrepiece...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2176" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="117" createDate="2014-01-23T09:29:59" updateDate="2014-01-23T10:23:51" nodeName="Panasonic invites designers to craft solar light lanterns" urlName="panasonic-invites-designers-to-craft-solar-light-lanterns" path="-1,1207,1208,2176" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17327/yuka.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId>VXH1cIlkIzE</youTubeId><bodyText>Panasonic is inviting designers to submit lantern shade designs for solar lanterns as part of a craft-based initiative to promote understanding of life in areas without electricity. The so-called Cut Out The Darkness project is fronted by J-pop singing star Yuka from the pop duo Moumoon (pictured above).
The project website enables users to design a virtual shade on-screen. When finishing this is uploaded and displayed in a design archive. Submissions range from the whimsical to the elaborate, from classical to quirky. Visitors are invited to vote on their favourites. The top 100 voted designs will be mass-produced and distributed with Panasonic solar lanterns to people living in areas without electricity. Two design options are offered, one described as easy, the other more complex. Original JPEG art can be uploaded. Eleven celebrated paper artists have also contributed designs.
Currently, about 1.32 billion people are without access to electricity worldwide. Consequently many homes in these regions use kerosene lamps for lighting, but the resulting fire and smoke pose serious fire and health risks. Unable to get sufficient light, there are also significant restrictions as to what people can do at night. However, solar lanterns enable users to charge electricity during the daytime, save it in asecondary battery and use the electricity for lighting at night. 
Panasonic has pledged to donate 100,000 solar lanterns before 2018 to these areas, with the aim of mitigating against health problems and improving general well-being.
For more, visit the <a href="http://cotd.panasonic.net/">official Cut Out The Darkness site here</a>. To see J-Pop star <a href="http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/special/cut-out-the-darkness-moumoon.html">Yuka on Cut Out The Darkness, click here</a>.
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 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Cut out the Darkness project to help those living in non-electrified regions</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Eco,Crafts</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2177" parentID="2176" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-23T09:33:44" updateDate="2014-01-23T09:43:26" nodeName="Lantern template" urlName="lantern-template" path="-1,1207,1208,2176,2177" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17328/lantern-template.jpg</image><bodyText>Designers can upload their lantern creations on the Cut Out The Darkness website...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2178" parentID="2176" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-23T09:34:42" updateDate="2014-01-23T09:43:28" nodeName="Yuka star" urlName="yuka-star" path="-1,1207,1208,2176,2178" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17329/yuka-2.jpg</image><bodyText>Japanese pop star Yuka is helping promote the project...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2179" parentID="2176" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-01-23T09:35:17" updateDate="2014-01-23T09:43:30" nodeName="Pro lanterns" urlName="pro-lanterns" path="-1,1207,1208,2176,2179" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17330/pro-designs.jpg</image><bodyText>These beautiful designs have been created by some of the world's top paper cut artists...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2181" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="118" createDate="2014-01-24T12:44:23" updateDate="2014-01-24T12:51:21" nodeName="Biomimicry exhibition announced for Roca Gallery" urlName="biomimicry-exhibition-announced-for-roca-gallery" path="-1,1207,1208,2181" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17331/mallard_bullet-train_biomimicry_rlg.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Roca London Gallery has announced a new exhibition focused on biomimicry. Running at its base in the Chelsea Design Quarter between February 27 and May 24, the Designs by Mother Nature exhibition will showcase how products, buildings and objects take inspiration from nature through the process of biomimicry. Examples of this includethe Japanese Shinkansen bullet train, which took inspiration from the beak of a Mallard Duck, Velcro which was inspired by the burdock thistle and Norman Foster's Gherkin landmark which apes the Venus Flower Basket Sponge.
The show will comprise a display of objects, videos and photographs that demonstrate the power of biomimicry and looks forward with futuristic concepts. Could bio-engineered light-producing trees eliminate the need for electric street lighting? Curated by the Barcelona-based design and architecture studio, Estudi Ramon Folch (ERF) along with ‘Chris Lefteri, the event promises to be both inspirational and insightful. 
Naturally, the exhibition will also fully exploit the unique design of the Rocca venue to create a spatial experience for visitors. For more, diary date the event.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-exhibits-lauded-loo-at-london-architect-show.aspx">Roca exhibits lauded loo at London architect show </a><a href="/features/reviewed-roca-london-gallery.aspx">Sleep London 2014 dates confirmed Reviewed: Roca London Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Explore how nature influences product design, marvel at Mallards</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2182" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="119" createDate="2014-01-24T14:36:04" updateDate="2014-01-24T14:49:58" nodeName="bB Design House opens luxury London showroom" urlName="bb-design-house-opens-luxury-london-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2182" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17332/bb-design-house-showroom_11.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>bB Design House has opened a luxury showroom in West London. The company, which offers an interior design and home staging service for property developers, estate agents and landlords, stocks an extensive range of premium brands, including Ben Whistler and Andrew Martin furniture, and India Jane accessories and lighting. It’s also a must visit location for those seeking inspiration when it comes to lighting, fabrics, furniture and home accessories.
The team at bB Design House offer an exclusive interior design service in London and the surrounding areas, and can provide fully furnished packages to anyone relocating in London. The company, which boasts over 30 years of experience in the trade, says it takes a “personable approach and prides itself on its ability to provide highly individual schemes that are rich in character, full of exquisite detail.” 
Visits to the showroom, in The Gate Centre, Brentford, are by appointment only. For more on <a href="http://www.bbdesignhouse.com">bB Design House's stock range and services visit www.bbdesignhouse.com</a> or call 0845 680 1033.
Also read: <a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new showroom for DesignSpaceLondon </a><a href="/news/chesney%E2%80%99s-opens-prestige-showrooms-in-china.aspx">Chesney’s opens prestige showrooms in China </a><a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban Living Interiors opens combi showroom and studio</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Leading home stager offers premium brands, bespoke interiors</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Showrooms,Home Staging</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2183" parentID="2182" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-24T14:41:06" updateDate="2014-01-24T14:47:14" nodeName="bbdesignhouse bedroom" urlName="bbdesignhouse-bedroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2182,2183" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17333/showroom_9.jpg</image><bodyText>The bB Design House showroom provides a one stop shop for luxury interiors brands...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2184" parentID="2182" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-24T14:42:34" updateDate="2014-01-24T14:47:18" nodeName="bB Design House showroom 2" urlName="bb-design-house-showroom-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2182,2184" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/17334/showroom_32.jpg</image><bodyText>Investing in home staging can save time and money say the bB Design crew... </bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2186" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="120" createDate="2014-01-25T09:12:52" updateDate="2014-01-26T08:57:56" nodeName="VitrA debuts sophisticated Nest bathroom collection" urlName="vitra-debuts-sophisticated-nest-bathroom-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2186" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/17335/vitra-nest-master-bathroom-set-with-100cm-washbasin.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bathroom specialist VitrA has launched Nest, a new family-friendly bathroom collection that proves you don’t necessarily have to pay a hefty premium for on-trend washbasins, brassware, furniture and accessories. Designed by Finnish studio Pentagon Design, responsible for the recent Nest Trendy line, the collection celebrates clean, sophisticated lines yet is eminently practical for day-to-day use.
Conceived very much with the modern family in mind, the Nest set includes an ingenious Child Step unit which not only allows smaller family members to easily reach the wash basin, but provides handy storage for bathroom toys. All furniture is available in anthracite, high gloss white, waved natural wood or grey natural wood, and has a hard-wearing, non-scratch finish.
The Nest range (pictured above) includes: 100cm washbasin (which retails for £240), 100cm washbasin unit with doors (£557), basin mixer (£92), child step (£137), 100cm mirror with shelf (£489) and light (£84), toothbrush holder (£55), liquid soap dispenser (£75), towel ring (£88), toilet roll holder with cover (£93), WC brush holder (£104), wall hung WC pan (£295) and soft close toilet seat (£143).
National Sales Manager Darren Paxford describes Nest as a  “beautiful yet practical and affordable - it demonstrates that the bathroom can be more than just a practical space, but used to create a welcoming, relaxing and sociable environment.”
For more information on the Nest <a href="http://www.vitra.co.uk">bathroom collection visit VitrA online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">Vitra M Line combines high design with ultimate hygene </a><a href="/news/mira-showers-intros-diverse-aspects-tap-collection.aspx">Mira Showers intros diverse Aspects tap collection </a><a href="/news/crosswater-launches-the-rio-revive-holistic-shower.aspx">Crosswater launches the Rio Revive Holistic shower</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylish washbasins and accessories for the modern family</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2195" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="121" createDate="2014-01-30T15:49:49" updateDate="2014-01-30T17:38:34" nodeName="Drummonds opens London luxury bathroom showroom" urlName="drummonds-opens-london-luxury-bathroom-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2195" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21850/main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>As part of a new creative collaboration with Drummonds, award-winning designer Christopher Jenner has created a spectacular curated showroom environment at the brand’s Notting Hill outlet. Jenner has created an “elemental narrative” of layered forms that sets out to showcase both the manufacturing heritage of the company and the organic materials used, from cast iron and china clay, to marble and glass. The opening sets the scene for Drummond’s upcoming flagship London showroom, also designed by Jenner, which opens on the Kings Road this spring.
The showroom, in the heart of the rapidly-growing design district around Westbourne Grove, provides a high profile platform for Drummonds’ distinctive style. Utilising white enamel, marble, polished metal and mirror glass, Drummond’s lines suit both contemporary and period properties.
The new Drummonds showroom can be found at Chepstow Place, London. For opening times call the shop on 020 7229 2336. To see more of <a href="http://www.christopher-jenner.com">Christopher Jenner’s work visit his website here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-baths-intro-new-sophie-conran-colours.aspx">Drummonds baths intro new Sophie Conran colours </a><a href="/news/drummonds-introduces-full-metal-jackets-for-iron-baths.aspx">Drummonds introduces full metal jackets for iron baths </a><a href="/news/crosswater-launches-the-rio-revive-holistic-shower.aspx">Crosswater launches the Rio Revive holistic shower</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular water worlds created by Christopher Jenner</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2202" parentID="2195" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-30T17:35:06" updateDate="2014-01-30T17:38:13" nodeName="Drummonds showroom" urlName="drummonds-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2195,2202" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21851/showroom.jpg</image><bodyText>The Drummonds Notting Hill showroom as designed by Christopher Jenner. Images courtesy of Michael Franke...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2203" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="122" createDate="2014-01-30T18:02:53" updateDate="2014-01-30T18:11:16" nodeName="Vintage fabric tables launched by Winter’s Moon" urlName="vintage-fabric-tables-launched-by-winter’s-moon" path="-1,1207,1208,2203" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21852/red-tables.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Online store Winter's Moon, known for its vintage, recycled and handmade furniture, has launched a range of eye-catching retro-style fabric tables. The selection joins the outlet's existing portfolio of home-grown collection of colourful homeware products.
All feature genuine period fabrics which have been ingenious laminated onto birch ply, to give them a durable finish, and then teamed with original vintage table legs. The tables are a great way to preserve and showcase individualistic patterns, and yes, every table is unique. If you have existing fabric that you would like to repurpose or match with other décor, then a bespoke service is also available.
Prices start at £195 (excluding postage). All fabric tables are made in the UK.To learn more about Winter’s Moon and its <a href="http://www.wintersmoon.co.uk">eclectic product range, visit the brand’s online store here</a>. 
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx">Digitally prinbted rollerblinds launched by Tuiss </a><a href="/news/guinevere-celebrates-fifty-years-of-fine-antiques-with-anniversary-book.aspx">Guinevere celebrates fifty years of fine antinques with anniversary book</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Bespoke service will also laminate your own fabric</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Retro,Tables</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2204" parentID="2203" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-01-30T18:09:00" updateDate="2014-01-30T18:11:21" nodeName="Winters moon fabric table" urlName="winters-moon-fabric-table" path="-1,1207,1208,2203,2204" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21853/winters-moon.jpg</image><bodyText>This retro line makes ingenious use of vintage fabrics...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2205" parentID="2203" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-01-30T18:09:54" updateDate="2014-01-30T18:11:23" nodeName="Winters moon fabric table 2" urlName="winters-moon-fabric-table-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2203,2205" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21854/wall.jpg</image><bodyText>All designs are exclusive and no two tables are alike...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2232" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="123" createDate="2014-02-02T14:10:10" updateDate="2014-02-02T14:30:24" nodeName="Asco Lights opens high-glam Manchester showroom" urlName="asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2232" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21882/new1.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lighting specialist Asco Lights has opened a spectacular new showroom in Manchester. Describing it as the ‘creative nerve centre from which we produce some of the most unique and breathtaking lighting designs you’ll ever see,”  the venue features a variety of display areas designed to showcase various examples of precision illumination, accented lighting, space definition and mood-lit ambience. There are also interactive displays plus a 'virtual' room.
A selection of fully automated control systems operated via Crestron panels and iPads, offer visitors a sense of just how Smart lighting can actually be. Asko Lights has lighting experts on hand which it says can help both with dramatic design ideas as well as provide project solutions.
A major distributor for a number of Europe’s leading manufacturers, the company handles a wide variety of lighting solutions for commercial projects, hotels or luxury renovations, from high efficiency LEDs to elaborate cut-glass chandeliers - “A light isn’t just a light, it’s ambience, atmosphere, a design statement!” Its team includes home automation specialists, bespoke furniture makers and interior designers. Director Ajay Vasdev also tells Inside ID that he is also considering hiring out the venue for photo shoots. For more on <a href="http://www.asco-lifestyle.co.uk.">Asco Light’s product portfolio and services, visit the brand online here</a>
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-cedia-interior-design-focus-group.aspx">Reviewed CEDIA interior design focus group </a><a href="/news/kolarz-adds-sparkle-to-john-lewis-and-m&amp;s-redesigns.aspx">Kolarz adds sparkle to John Lewis and M&amp;S redesigns </a><a href="/news/don%E2%80%99t-move,-improve!-says-granite-transformations.aspx">“Don’t move, improve!” says Granite Designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Offers lighting design and control solutions for home, office and beyond</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-01-31T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design,Showrooms,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2233" parentID="2232" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-02T14:13:41" updateDate="2014-02-02T14:30:32" nodeName="Aso Lights 2" urlName="aso-lights-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2232,2233" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21883/new2.jpg</image><bodyText>The Asco Lights showroom offers a variety of inspirational displays...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2234" parentID="2232" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-02T14:14:51" updateDate="2014-02-02T14:31:58" nodeName="Asco Lights 3" urlName="asco-lights-3" path="-1,1207,1208,2232,2234" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21884/new4.jpg</image><bodyText>Lighting control brings high glamour to this Manchester showroom...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2236" parentID="2232" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-02-02T14:17:58" updateDate="2014-02-02T14:30:37" nodeName="Ascolights 4" urlName="ascolights-4" path="-1,1207,1208,2232,2236" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21886/new7.jpg</image><bodyText>From ornate chandeliers to energy efficient LED bulbs, you'll find them here...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2237" parentID="2232" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2014-02-02T14:18:20" updateDate="2014-02-02T14:30:39" nodeName="Asco Lights 5" urlName="asco-lights-5" path="-1,1207,1208,2232,2237" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21887/new3.jpg</image><bodyText>The showroom can also be hired-out for photo shoots...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2241" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="124" createDate="2014-02-05T08:50:21" updateDate="2014-02-05T16:47:45" nodeName="JOI-Design brings sixties vibe to furniture debut" urlName="joi-design-brings-sixties-vibe-to-furniture-debut" path="-1,1207,1208,2241" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21890/ipdesign_flow-collection_hochlehner_hocker_by-joi-design.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Celebrated hospitality design studio JOI-Design has revealed its first foray into furniture under the Products by JOI-Design banner. Produced in partnership with German furniture groups ipdesign/Bielefelder Werkstätten and MMV (formerly Accente), the two collections were unveiled at imm cologne 2014. The aim, explains the studio, was to marry classic German engineering with “the durability, comfort and timeless sophistication desired in both commercial and residential environments.” We think they've probably succeeded.
The Flow collection (pictured above), for ipdesign/Bielefelder Werkstätten, includes a sofa, lounge chair, wingback chair and ottoman. There is a clear Sixties influence in their lines and shapes; the wingback chair has an adjustable backrest, for increased comfort. The sofa is available in three sizes and can be customised in a range of upholstery and material grades, making it suitable for both home and commercial applications. 
The innovative Loom collection for MMV includes two classically styled armchairs, amusingly dubbed Harry and Sally, plus the spectacular Nest lounge chair. The frames of each are constructed from handmade, ecologically produced loom formed from Scandinavian craft paper. The look is contemporary yet classic, at home as either side chairs in a living room, or in a bar or boardroom.
Sally was actually inspired by the classic Accente Dinner chair, but boasts soft interior padding. For the Nest chair, filigree loom has been woven into a curved shell; the Nest is available in two sizes, for single or shared occupancy. Both collections will be available for delivery this spring. For more on JOI-Design’s new <a href="http://www.JOI-Design.com">furniture offerings, visit the brand online here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/hotels-can-afford-bespoke-fabrics-insists-designer.aspx">Hotels can afford bespoke fabric insists designer </a><a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-design-museum.aspx">Reviewed: Poltona Frau design museum </a><a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban Living Interiors opens combi showroom studio</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Couture hotel design studio launches Loom and Flow consumer collections</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2242" parentID="2241" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-02-05T08:55:47" updateDate="2014-02-05T09:06:34" nodeName="Joi-Design nest" urlName="joi-design-nest" path="-1,1207,1208,2241,2242" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21891/mmv-loom-collection-lounge-objekt-nest.jpg</image><bodyText>The MMV Loom Collection Nest by JOI-Design</bodyText></Image><Image id="2243" parentID="2241" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-05T08:58:58" updateDate="2014-02-05T09:06:36" nodeName="Joi-Design Harry" urlName="joi-design-harry" path="-1,1207,1208,2241,2243" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21892/mmv-loom-collection-harry.jpg</image><bodyText>The MMV Harry chair, the perfect partner for Sally...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2244" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="125" createDate="2014-02-07T08:44:05" updateDate="2014-02-07T08:56:06" nodeName="Susanna Cots studio wins top design award in China" urlName="susanna-cots-studio-wins-top-design-award-in-china" path="-1,1207,1208,2244" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21893/director-de-projectes-susanna-cots-recull-premi-idea-tops.jpeg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Celebrated Catalan interior designer Susanna Cots has won Best Apartment at the International Design Awards Idea-Tops, held recently in Shenzen, China. Her project, Transversal Expression, featuring a Barcelona apartment that fuses horizontal and vertical stripes with white space and a love of books, has long been a popular feature on Inside ID. For more follow the link below. The Director of Projects at the studio, pictured above, collected the award.
The Idea-Tops Awards have seen participation from 2,000 projects and 36 countries since it began four editions ago, and is supported by leading academic institutions in the Chinese design field, as well as UNESCO. “These awards are intended to promote collaborations between Chine and the Western countries,” declared the origanisers. “It’s a pleasure to have Susanna Cots as a bridge with the city of Barcelona.”
Susanna Cots has attracted world wide attention with residential and contract projects in Spain, and now her studio is opening new markets in South America, the Middle East and Asia. Cots has previously been a finalist in the SBID Awards of the Society of British Interior Design and the FAD in Barcelona.
Also read: <a href="/designers/susanna-cots/breathtaking-barcelona-book-lovers-home.aspx">Breathtaking Barcelona book lovers home </a><a href="/designers/susanna-cots/all-white-clinic-symbolises-roots-of-life.aspx">All white clinic symbolises roots of life</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Barcelona Book Lovers home project named Best Apartment at Idea-Tops</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2245" parentID="2244" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-02-07T08:53:20" updateDate="2014-02-07T08:56:11" nodeName="Susanna Cots" urlName="susanna-cots" path="-1,1207,1208,2244,2245" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21894/susannacots.jpeg</image><bodyText>Award winning designer Susanna Cots...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2246" parentID="2244" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-07T08:54:03" updateDate="2014-02-07T08:56:13" nodeName="Transversal Expression" urlName="transversal-expression" path="-1,1207,1208,2244,2246" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/21895/expressiplus¦-transversal-susanna-cots.jpeg</image><bodyText>And here's the award-winning apartment...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2247" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="126" createDate="2014-02-07T09:20:22" updateDate="2014-02-07T09:29:15" nodeName="SieMatic revamps luxury kitchen storage system" urlName="siematic-revamps-luxury-kitchen-storage-system" path="-1,1207,1208,2247" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21896/siematic-interior-storage-solution-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic has revamped its range of wooden interior storage solutions. This latest iteration of its light oak drawers has been given a sleeker, angular look for 2014 and new multistore boxes have been introduced to keep smaller items organised.
The storage system allows the internal drawers to be segmented so that everything is well organised and easy to find. It offers an assortment of individual compartments for separating cutlery and utensils to extra deep and wide drawers designed for larger pots and pans. It allows the internal drawers to be completely personalised to create highly individual solutions to storage needs.
SieMatic has also updated its porcelain spice jars, which can now be stored in dedicated slots. Larger stackable porcelain jars are available for containing other kitchen goods, along with protective knife holders. To keep the overall contents of the drawer in place, either GripDeck or non-slip Flock2Block can be added for extra security. GripDeck’s grooved wooden finish, inspired by naval design, ensures that even when drawers are opened or closed, the internal contents are kept in place. 
The new storage solutions can be purchased with a SieMatic kitchen, which retail from £20,000. For stockists, call <a href="http://www.siematic.co.uk">SieMatic on 0161 246 6010 or visit www.siematic.co.uk</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/english-revival-modern-kitchen-launched-by-mereway.aspx">English Revival modern kitchen launched by Mereway </a><a href="/news/piqu-intros-new-doca-kitchens,-plus-monolith-island.aspx">Piqu intros new DOCA kitchens, plus Monolith island </a><a href="/designers/ruth-bond/timeless-elegance-from-minimalist-maple-kitchen.aspx">Timeless elegance from minimalist maple kitchen</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Premium German brand refines bespoke drawers, adds more options</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Storage</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2248" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="127" createDate="2014-02-08T09:33:45" updateDate="2014-02-08T09:45:25" nodeName="Synthetic Oak flooring is hard-wearing, easy to clean" urlName="synthetic-oak-flooring-is-hard-wearing,-easy-to-clean" path="-1,1207,1208,2248" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21897/livyn-floors.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It looks, even feels, like natural Oak with characteristic looking grooves and whirls, however these Classic Oak Natural Planks from the Livyn collection by Quick-Step are actually part of a luxury vinyl flooring collection. The benefit, says the company responsible, is a hard-wearing and waterproof floor with an authentic tactile finish. The sealed surface can be easily cleaned, and is particularly suitable for children’s rooms and kitchens.
Interestingly, Livyn vinyl flooring also features a sound reducing vinyl core, an added benefit for upstairs spaces. Other characteristics include an inherent warmth and comfort underfoot. The flooring is available with V grooves and a quick-fit Uniclic system, and because it’s thin, can be laid on top of existing, level floor coverings making it attractive to designers looking to undertake a fast, cost-efficient renovation. Prices range from £29.99 - £38.99 per square metre. 
For more on <a href="http://www.quick-step.co.uk">vinyl Livyn flooring, visit www.quick-step.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx">Demand rises for distressed antique looking wood floors </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Latest addition to the Livyn collection looks good for kitchens, kid’s rooms</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Flooring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="3758" parentID="2248" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-03-18T11:52:02" updateDate="2016-03-18T11:52:02" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2248,3758" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="3759" parentID="3758" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-03-18T11:52:03" updateDate="2016-03-18T11:52:03" nodeName="Craig Newman_1" urlName="craig-newman_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2248,3758,3759" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Craig Newman</name><email>craignewman38@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Before choosing a floor we should first clear and know about certain facts such as; budget, design and quality, longevity and others. Most probably oaks are more in demand now days; but due to high price we are unable to afford such type of flooring. But here in this above article we have found some good quality of flooring especially from synthetic quality but looks like oaks. It looks really stunning and outstanding.
http://www.slideshare.net/tennisballproject/a-brief-about-synthetic-turf-tennis-courts</bodyText><memberId>3757</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2249" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="128" createDate="2014-02-08T11:05:00" updateDate="2014-02-08T11:10:18" nodeName="Bonhams to host launch of new book on building design" urlName="bonhams-to-host-launch-of-new-book-on-building-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2249" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21898/traditional-design.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bonhams will host the launch of a prestigious new book on architecture and design, at its newly remodelled flagship salerooms in London's New Bond Street on February 28. Written by architects Alireza Sagharchi and Lucien Steil, Traditional Architecture: Timeless Building for the Twenty-First Century showcases 130 architectural projects from around the world that are the antithesis of homogenous design.
The book opens with a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness has a long standing interest in architecture, having established The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment architecture school. In the foreword, he states: “How and what we build has become a process wholly detached from local traditions and cultural identity ... A return to a traditional pattern of streets in new urban centres, building with natural and sustainable materials and the re-use of time-honoured skills and techniques alongside the best of contemporary technology, offers an alternative”.
Featured projects range from public to private, residential to institutional, and include university buildings in Cambridge; a mosque in Saudi Arabia and a tree house in North Carolina. The 336-page must-read tome is published by Rizzoli New York and retails for £40.
Also read: <a href="/news/guinevere-celebrates-fifty-years-of-fine-antiques-with-anniversary-book.aspx">Guinevere celebrates fifty years of fine antiques with anniversary book </a><a href="/features/yoo-designed-hotel-sans-souci-vienna-is-a-stunner.aspx">Yoo designed hotel Sans Souci Vienna is a stunner </a><a href="/news/roca-links-with-zaha-hadid-serpentine-sackler-gallery.aspx">Roca links with Zaha Hadid Serpentine Sackler Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>HRH opines on Traditional Architecture for the 21st Century</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Architecture,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2256" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="129" createDate="2014-02-10T16:41:13" updateDate="2014-03-04T14:42:33" nodeName="Vispring launches luxury Dartington mattress" urlName="vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress" path="-1,1207,1208,2256" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21907/darlington.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>British luxury bed maker Vispring has introduced The Dartington, a new mattress offering “unparalleled softness.” The brand, who maintains its unwavering philosophy is to produce the finest beds in the world, reveals its master craftsmen hand-fill The Dartington using a specially formulated blend of natural materials, selected on their ‘crimp length’. A longer crimp length offers natural bounce for an "incredibly soft and luxurious sleeping surface."
Founded in 1901, Vispring was the first bed maker to produce an interior sprung mattress using a system of individually pocketed springs. All Vispring mattresses are handmade to order in the company’s factory in Devon. The promise is that every bed is “It’s exquisitely comfortable and fits its owner like a glove, without having to compromise in their bespoke level of support."
The Dartington mattress is pictured above partnered to Vispring’s Prestige divan. This sells for £5,285 for a king size. For more information or to request a <a href="http://www.vispring.co.uk">brochure, pop over to www.vispring.co.uk</a> or telephone 0800 592 952.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/features/reviewed-chesneys-architectural-services.aspx">Reviewed: Chesney’s architectural services </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Top bed-maker says mattress offers “unparalleled” softness and support</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2258" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="130" createDate="2014-02-11T11:55:22" updateDate="2014-02-15T00:08:47" nodeName="Gain the trust of every client, understand their lifestyle…" urlName="gain-the-trust-of-every-client,-understand-their-lifestyle…" path="-1,1207,1208,2258" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/21908/april-russell_eaton-square_sittingroom_03_web.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>London and New York-based interior design studio April Russell has revamped its website to better showcase April’s inspirational project work. With a background in both interior design and fine art, Russell specialises in creating residential interiors which highlight art collections.
And the secret of her success? The designer says it’s important to gain the trust of each client, and gain an insight into their lifestyle. “Together, we build a relationship based on trust and a shared vision. Whether the client is already established in their home, looking to find more living space or seeking a fresh start, I will create interiors that fulfil the most ambitious expectations,” she reveals. “Alternatively, when the client is a property developer, I design tailor-made interiors that add unique touches to the residence.” This, she says, forms the basis of the Studio’s design philosophy.  
“Layer by layer, I create interiors that reflect and enhance the essence of my clients. My inspiration comes from listening to people talk about the way they live their lives,” says Russell. “I encourage them to give as much consideration to where they display their collection, as a curator would give in a gallery...”
<img width="660" height="451" src="/media/23261/ar_eaton-square_660x451.jpg" alt="AR_Eaton -Square"/>
Clearly this approach pays dividends. April Russell now has offices in London and New York, and is able to provide clients with a dedicated interiors service, including the crafting of handmade furniture pieces.
Speaking about the expansion of her business, Russell says: “We’ve been relentless in achieving the highest standards and I'm delighted that with each commission we have completed, my team, our clients and I have been thrilled with the outcome. The past year has been a very exciting time at April Russell. We’ve expanded successfully into the US, created a number of fabulous bespoke furniture pieces and now launched new branding and website to reflect the company’s capabilities.”
For more about the work of <a href="http://www.aprilrussell.com">April Russell Design, visit the new website at www.aprilrussell.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/susanna-cots-studio-wins-top-design-award-in-china.aspx">Susanna Cotts Studio wins top design award in China </a><a href="/designers/george-bond/george-bond-apartment-redesign-a-total-treasure.aspx">George Bond apartment redesign a total treasure </a><a href="/features/yoo-designed-hotel-sans-souci-vienna-is-a-stunner.aspx">Yoo designed Hotel Sans Souci Vienna is a stunner</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Interior designer April Russell shares the secret of her success</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>interior design,Advice</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2267" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="131" createDate="2014-02-12T19:45:02" updateDate="2014-02-15T00:03:09" nodeName="Bespoke kitchen furniture can be chic and practical" urlName="bespoke-kitchen-furniture-can-be-chic-and-practical" path="-1,1207,1208,2267" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23243/william-garvey-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking for handmade kitchen furniture or an entire bespoke kitchen? Then the work of British designer William Garvey is well worth taking a closer look at. This master craftsman can produce include chic tables, elegant storage and stunning teak wooden sinks (pictured above). A recent freestanding table created by Garvey (pictured below), embraces minimalist styling with a distinct black stained and polished curly maple finish, but remains eminently practical. The concept, says Garvey, was not only to provide an eye-catching place to sit and dine, but also provide an additional work surface for food preparation. Offering four integral drawers both sides, this particular piece retails for £6,657.
<img width="660" height="990" src="/media/23260/freestanding-table-in-black-stained_660x990.jpg" alt="Freestanding Table In Black Stained"/>
When it comes to sinks, specifiers can opt for a standard single, double or Belfast-style option, with prices starting start from £912. The studio has international fans. Garvey recently supplied a 1.8 metre specially commissioned design  to a Canadian client! Other options include glass, metal and leather finishes. For inspiration and <a href="/information,%20visit%20www.williamgarvey.co.uk.">information, visit www.williamgarvey.co.uk.</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new showroom for Designspace London </a><a href="/news/siematic-revamps-luxury-kitchen-storage-system.aspx">SieMatic revamps luxury kitchen storage system </a><a href="/features/reviewed-chesneys-architectural-services.aspx">Reviewed: Chesney’s architectural services</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Master craftsman William Garvey creates tables, cupboards and sinks</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Kitchen,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2270" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="132" createDate="2014-02-13T17:00:40" updateDate="2014-03-04T14:33:32" nodeName="Ikea intros modular kitchen system, shakes up industry" urlName="ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry" path="-1,1207,1208,2270" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23268/ikea-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>IKEA has launched a bespoke kitchen system for the mass market. Describing the move as “industry changing”, its Metod modular package effectively redesigns basic kitchen building blocks, allowing a seemingly endless variety of components and design to be mixed and matched. For designers and specifiers, the significance of this could be far-reaching.
The modular Metod system introduces a new building block logic to kitchen design and installation which allows for considerable personalisation. It also plays to the trend for freestyle kitchens, making them a multifunctional space. One option offered is a complete kitchen on an island; there’s also a wide variety of innovative storage solutions in the range.
Says Gemma Arranz, the brand’s communication and interior design manager: “We’ve broken the normal conventions of designing kitchens and instead created a system that gives customers unlimited choice.” Arranz adds that this isn’t just a change for Ikea. “It also initiates a big change for the industry. Truly bespoke kitchens have only previously been available through designer kitchen retailers, at designer prices. Metod will open up the opportunity for households in the UK to create a completely personalised kitchen that uses every cm of space available.”
<img width="659" height="438" src="/media/23263/pe406062_659x438.jpg" alt="PE406062"/>
Metod modules (pictured above) are sized in multiples of 20cm and are designed to hang off of a wall rail. This not only simplifies installation, but also enables them to be fitted into a variety of awkward spaces. Cabinet blocks are available in widths of 20, 40, 60 and 80cm, while drawers come in heights of 10, 20 and 40cm.
No fewer than 25 door fronts are available, with 30 different knobs and handle, providing a wealth of looks and finishes. Modules are availble in nine colours (white, cream, grey, oak, dark brown, black/brown, red, birch and black) and four accent colours (stainless steel, red, blue and turquoise). Contemporary Scandi or classic country kitchen? All tastes are catered for. The Metod system replaces the brand’s Faktum kitchen range and is available in IKEA stores now. 
<a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/">For more information on IKEA Kitchen range</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/synthetic-oak-flooring-is-hard-wearing,-easy-to-clean.aspx">Synthetic Oak flooring is hard wearing, easy to clean </a><a href="/news/asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom.aspx">Asco Lights opens high-glam Manchester showroom </a><a href="/news/handsewn-shyrdak-rugs-from-kyrgyzstan-artisans.aspx">Handsewn shyrdak rugs from Kyrgyzstan artisans</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Says new Metod building blocks make bespoke kitchens affordable to all</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2271" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-02-13T17:03:46" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:19:20" nodeName="Metod 1" urlName="metod-1" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2271" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23246/pe344671.jpg</image><bodyText>A wide variety of kitchen styles can be created...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2272" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-13T17:04:25" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:19:22" nodeName="Metod 2" urlName="metod-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2272" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23247/pe385967.jpg</image><bodyText>Systems can be easily built to fit specific spaces...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2273" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-02-13T17:05:14" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:23:26" nodeName="Metod 3" urlName="metod-3" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2273" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23248/pe388424.jpg</image><bodyText>The Metod building block method offers designers complete control...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2274" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="3" createDate="2014-02-13T17:06:13" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:19:26" nodeName="Metod 4" urlName="metod-4" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2274" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23249/pe388973.jpg</image><bodyText>How about an inclusive island kitchen unit?</bodyText></Image><Image id="2275" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="4" createDate="2014-02-13T17:07:12" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:24:28" nodeName="Metod 5" urlName="metod-5" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2275" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23250/pe399608.jpg</image><bodyText>Modules are available in nine colours... </bodyText></Image><Image id="2276" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="5" createDate="2014-02-13T17:09:35" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:24:31" nodeName="Metod 6" urlName="metod-6" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2276" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23251/pe400141.jpg</image><bodyText>The Metod system embraces the trend for freestyle kitchens...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2277" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="6" createDate="2014-02-13T17:10:29" updateDate="2014-02-13T17:19:33" nodeName="Metod 7" urlName="metod-7" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,2277" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23252/pe404991.jpg</image><bodyText>There are four accent colours available...</bodyText></Image><CommentContainer id="4372" parentID="2270" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="7" createDate="2017-07-15T12:44:48" updateDate="2017-07-15T12:44:48" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,4372" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4373" parentID="4372" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-07-15T12:44:48" updateDate="2017-07-15T12:44:49" nodeName="Kevin Leach_1" urlName="kevin-leach_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2270,4372,4373" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Kevin Leach</name><email>kevinleach54@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Modular kitchens are gaining popularity nowadays. Therefore, most of the homeowners are taking the help of modular kitchens to give an attractive look to their kitchens and home. It is the best way to save some amount of space in the home or else we can do some partition through glass and fiber. But the fact is which types of modular kitchens we are looking for, here this above article gives some brief instructions about modular kitchens and how to take advantage of these kinds of kitchens.
https://kitchenemp.net/role-of-quality-kitchen-cabinet-in-kitchen-renovation/</bodyText><memberId>4371</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2279" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="133" createDate="2014-02-13T18:24:49" updateDate="2014-02-14T14:45:15" nodeName="Shares soar in Poltrona Frau after US acquisition" urlName="shares-soar-in-poltrona-frau-after-us-acquisition" path="-1,1207,1208,2279" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23257/poltrona-frau-museum-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Shares in Poltrona Frau rocketed 18 per cent on the Milan stock exchange after the luxury Italian furniture supplier was acquired by US workplace goliath Haworth. A 58.6 per cent stake, acquired from Ferrari topper Luca Cordero di Montezemolo’s Charme Investments, gives the American office furniture group a stable of high-end brands, including Cappellini, Cassina, Gebruder Thoner and Alias, in the process creating “the worldwide leading manufacturer in the industry of high-end design furnishing, active in the sectors of home, office, education, healthcare, luxury interiors and motion.”
According to Poltrona Frau’s MD Dario Rinero, the deal will allow the company “to benefit not only from an extraordinary international development but also from a strong complementarity of products and markets.” The Poltrona Frau Group has had a strategic alliance with Haworth Inc in the North American market since last summer. The family-owned Michigan operation currently operates in 126 countries, while Poltona Frau reaches out to 65.
Poltrona Frau President Franco Moschini commented: “This is for me the realisation of a big dream, the creation of the most important global operator in the industry of luxury furnishing that will bring great benefits to the international development of the group and the consequent growth of our factories and manufacturing sites.” 
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-design-museum.aspx">Reviewed: Poltrona Frau design museum </a><a href="/news/poltrona-frau-reclines-with-genesis-technologies.aspx">Poltrona Frau reclines with Genesis Technologies </a><a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-furniture-group-factory.aspx">Reviewed: Poltona Frau furniture group factory</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>US office furniture group Haworth nabs Luxury Italian furniture maker</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Trade,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2280" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="134" createDate="2014-02-14T09:41:08" updateDate="2014-02-14T18:45:55" nodeName="Lutron launches huge fabric range for high-tech blinds" urlName="lutron-launches-huge-fabric-range-for-high-tech-blinds" path="-1,1207,1208,2280" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23255/luttron-blinds-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lutron, the automated blinds and lighting control company has dramatically expanded its range of fabrics, with the launch of the Lutron Design Collections. Interior designers and specifiers now have a choice of 1,500 high-fashion fabrics and materials which can be used with the company’s motorised blinds product line. The launch follows research which indicated a growing need for “stylish and fashion-forward options at a variety of price points.”
Of particular interest to designers will be a trio of customised shading solutions that allow own-supplied fabric and artwork to be used with Lutron blinds technology. A Custom Printed Curtains option allows designers to reproduce a favourite painting or custom design on Lutron-approved fabric, with an eight-week lead time. The fabric-supplied Customers’ Own Materials package has a six-turnaround. You can also add your own pwrsonal touch (be it a logo or artwork) with the brand’s Custom Printed Roller Blind service, which has a four-week lead time.
<img width="660" height="989" src="/media/23259/rollers.jpg" alt="Rollers (1)"/>
Ed Blair, Lutron VP, says:  “For the past 10 years, we have been delivering high-quality, high-value shading products, now we've revamped our entire fabric collection with exciting, new styles signalling our continued leadership in this arena.”  
Lutron offers four high-end curated collections to peruse. The Gallery Collection features a variety of fabrics for roller blinds, including horizontal sheer blinds available in 2- and 3-inch vane sizes, plus Z-shaped pleats and honeycomb shades for improved insulation. Hues vary from neutral, white to high colour, all available in five opacities: sheer, translucent, black-out, light-filtering, and room darkening. 
By contrast, The Avant Collection comprises soft fabrics and woods suitable for the brand’s Kirbé vertical curtain tracks, as well as Roman blinds. 
The Coulisse Collection features four Coulisse branded fabric lines (Elegance, Tranquil, Bold, and Impact) for roller and XL pleat blinds and Venetian blinds. Colours range from browns and indigoes to yellows, pinks and blacks. Rounding out the choice is the all-purpose Classico Collection. 
To discover more about Lutron and its range of <a href="http://www.lutron.com/europe">light control products and systems visit www.lutron.com</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>1,500 strong collection plus custom options for bespoke art and materials</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Home Automation,Blinds</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2288" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="135" createDate="2014-02-15T09:07:17" updateDate="2014-02-17T07:54:18" nodeName="Eye-popping Elle Deco pop-up café for Shanghai Design" urlName="eye-popping-elle-deco-pop-up-café-for-shanghai-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2288" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23270/shanghai-design-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>We’re loving the look of this pop-up café which will open for business at Shanghai Design on Feb 27. Created by Chinese design magazine Elle Deco the Chinese iteration of Elle Decoration now in its tenth year, the café is a combination of exhibition, coffee shop and store all in one. Attendees can sup on skinny latte while looking at a curated furniture collection from a selection of international exhibitors, before ordering products from ELLE DECO's online shop.
Publisher Chris Hu says: "Design Shanghai 2014 is a high-quality brand, and we feel it shares a similar passion and spirit with Elle DECORATION. Design Shanghai offers not only a show space, but also a communication platform for designers and visitors."  Design Shanghai runs Feb 27 – March 2 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre (SEC). For more on <a href="http://www.designshowshanghai.com/uk/">Shanghai Design, visit the official website here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/chesney%E2%80%99s-opens-prestige-showrooms-in-china.aspx">Chesney’s open prestige showrooms in China </a><a href="/news/susanna-cots-studio-wins-top-design-award-in-china.aspx">Susanna Cots Studio wins top design award in China </a><a href="/features/in-depth-samsung-design-secrets-revealed.aspx%20%20%20">In-depth: Samsung design secrets revealed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Where coffee shop meets high-end exhibition space</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2295" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="136" createDate="2014-02-16T18:05:44" updateDate="2014-02-17T07:57:26" nodeName="Chesney’s intros next-gen flame effect electric fires" urlName="chesney’s-intros-next-gen-flame-effect-electric-fires" path="-1,1207,1208,2295" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23279/chesneys-opti-myst-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId>ve-Ov9CJtkQ</youTubeId><bodyText>Chesney’s has introduced a cutting-edge flame effect electric fire that it says “raises the bar like never before.” The company, world-renowned for its reproduction stone fire surrounds, argues that while actual heating can be carried out with air-con and central heating, only a flickering fireplace will ensure a living space feels comfortable and homely. This warm glow can now be enjoyed in any location.
The new fireplace employs Opti-Myst technology developed by Glen Dimplex. Ultrasonics are used to create a very fine mist of water vapour that is illuminated to create the effect of flames and smoke. However, as there is no actual fuel there’s no requirement for a chimney, pipe work or regulatory and planning issues. Of course, the effect is also absolutely child-friendly. 
<img width="660" height="375" src="/media/23280/optimyst-2_660x375.jpg" alt="Optimyst 2"/>
Installation is straightforward. The desired location has merely to be found, with power coming via a 13amp outlet. Any location is suitable, as no heat is generated. This affords designers considerable freedom in placement.
Chesney’s offer a range range of contemporary fire places for the modern interior. For more on its <a href="/sponsor-pages/chesneys.aspx">offerings, visit our partner page here</a>, as well as <a href="http://chesneys.co.uk/">Chesney’s official site here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/chesney%E2%80%99s-opens-prestige-showrooms-in-china.aspx">Chesney’s opens Pestige showrooms in China </a><a href="/features/reviewed-chesneys-architectural-services.aspx">Reviewed: Chesney’s architectural services </a><a href="/news/panasonic-invites-designers-to-craft-solar-light-lanterns.aspx">Panasonic invites designers to craft solar light lanterns</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Opti-myst techology offers heat-free flame, can be installed anywhere</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Eco,Fireplaces,Chesney's</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2297" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="137" createDate="2014-02-18T08:47:15" updateDate="2014-02-18T23:25:47" nodeName="500 brands line up for London Design Week 2014" urlName="500-brands-line-up-for-london-design-week-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2297" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23284/main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>London Design Week 2014 at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour will run between March 9 – 14. This year’s event, aimed at architects, designers and everyday hipsters, promises a wealth of interest for lovers of both classic contemporary and the avant-garde. 500 brands are expected to show their latest at 99 DCCH showrooms, boosted further by additional events and unveils at local participating establishments; expect to see the latest in fabrics, wall coverings, furniture, furnishings, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, carpets, lighting and much more. Participants will include Stark Carpet, Poltrona Frau, Wired Custom Lighting and Cassina.
There will be a programme of events throughout the week, including Conversations in Design with prominent industry figures such as Sophie Conran, Emma Bridgewater and Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, plus a series of creative workshops, presentations and appearances. Visitors will also see specially commissioned installations; enjoy speciality pop-ups, tours and book signings. Oh what fun we'll have.
<img width="660" height="525" src="/media/23283/designcentre-hi-resjpeg_660x525.jpg" alt="Design Centre Hi RESjpeg"/>
London Design Week opens with a three day trade preview from the March 9 – 11, before opening to the public between March 12 -14. Entrance is free. Courtesy transport will be provided.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx">Crestron showroom London DCCH </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">100% Design London 2013 Photo gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>It all happens at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour in March</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2299" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="138" createDate="2014-02-19T11:10:36" updateDate="2014-02-19T11:22:53" nodeName="Baroncelli to unveil new lighting at Shanghai Design" urlName="baroncelli-to-unveil-new-lighting-at-shanghai-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2299" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23285/baroncelli-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury lighting brand Baroncelli will be showcasing a selection of new hand-crafted lighting designs, alongside its existing product families, at Design Shanghai. Known for combining traditional skills with new technologies, Baroncelli will mix dramatic chandeliers with exotic wall lights on its stand. The result is sure to be inspirational.
The Leopoldo chandelier (pictured above right) is a traditional Empire-style chandelier with a modern silhouette, with shaped cristallo and lattimo rods on a polished chrome frame with a lattimo bowl. It’ll be joined by the Tobia chandelier (pictured above left), a modular design made from hand-crafted cristallo trihedrons on a polished chrome frame. This latter can be assembled to the customer’s exact requirements with the option for numerous layers for maximum visual impact. 
<img width="660" height="372" src="/media/23286/saturno-led_660x372.jpg" alt="Saturno LED"/>Also on display will be five Saturno LED pendants (above) of varying sizes, each centered one above the other. Cristallo trihedrons are bolted to a ring of polished black nickel lit by a hidden tape of LEDs. 
<img width="659" height="342" src="/media/23287/onda-wall-light_659x342.jpg" alt="Onda Wall Light"/>Certain to attract attention are the brand’s Onda wall lights, small free-blown glass shades in varying colours, forms and finishes with polished chrome and gold fittings. Designers can create a unique lighting experience using clusters of Onda fittings. 
Speaking about the brand’s involvement at the inaugural Chinese show, Creative Director Giovanni Corrado says: “Shanghai has, for some time, become one of the most dynamic cities on the planet and we are thrilled to be bringing our designs to this cosmopolitan hub. It is exciting to be able to demonstrate the relevance and desirability of our craftsmanship in the contemporary context of this show within a city that has become a beacon for progressive design ideas”.
Also read: <a href="/news/eye-popping-elle-deco-pop-up-caf%C3%A9-for-shanghai-design.aspx">Eye-popping Elle Deco pop-up café for Shanghai Design </a><a href="/news/asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom.aspx">Asco Lights open high glam Manchester showroom </a><a href="/news/kolarz-adds-sparkle-to-john-lewis-and-ms-redesigns.aspx">Kolarz adds sparkle to John lewis and M&amp;S redesigns</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Hand crafted designs join celebrated chandelier and wall light collections</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting Design,Lighting,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2303" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="139" createDate="2014-02-20T16:35:20" updateDate="2014-02-20T16:53:10" nodeName="Crestron London to host fine art photographic exhibition" urlName="crestron-london-to-host-fine-art-photographic-exhibition" path="-1,1207,1208,2303" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23291/fair-play-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>There’s more to art, technology and design than meets the eye. So to cast some insight in how the three can coexist and amplify each other, fine art photographer Grant Legassick is partnering with Crestron to hold a Cocktail and Art Evening at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour on March 6.
<img width="660" height="297" src="/media/23290/ghosts-seaside-grant-legassick_660x297.jpg" alt="Ghosts (Seaside ) - Grant Legassick"/>
The event will showcase an exclusive collection of limited artworks, including Ghosts (Seaside) above, that meld photographic and art techniques. Legassick is renowned both for his composition and the intense detail he brings to his work, so his wider opinions on the context of art within the home should make fascinating listening for interior designers. Legassick’s love of technology is evidenced by his highly intricate composite artworks, which can contain up to 200 individual photographs and take years to complete.
For more information about the event, contact Crestron Showroom Manager Linda Furino on +44(0)20 7352 0028. Places are limited, so be sure to RSVP sooner rather than later. It promises to be a memorable evening. For more on the work of <a href="http://www.magnumopusphotography.com.">Grant Legassick, visit the website of Magnum Opus Fine Art</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-cedia-interior-design-focus-group.aspx">Reviewed: CEDIA interior design focus group </a><a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH </a><a href="/news/collectable-art-from-the-london-underground.aspx">Collectable art from the London underground</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>DCCH showroom partners with fine art photographer Grant Legassick</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Home Automation,Art,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2305" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="140" createDate="2014-02-20T17:07:11" updateDate="2014-02-20T17:14:44" nodeName="Bisque embraces European Standard for radiators, warm feelings guaranteed" urlName="bisque-embraces-european-standard-for-radiators,-warm-feelings-guaranteed" path="-1,1207,1208,2305" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23292/tetro-eu.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Following the recent mandatory introduction of CE marking for radiators, market leader Bisque has announced that all its models have been independently tested and their outputs certified by an independently accredited third party in accordance with European standard EN 442.
Bisque, whose retro-style aluminium Tetro model is pictured above, says it aims to be in full compliance with the EU Directive, which also states that the information (including weight, water content and the testing facility) must also be shown in the literature . It says it follows this directive “scrupulously” and now includes all relevant information in its brochures and on packaging. 
Head of Design &amp; Marketing at Bisque, Barbara Payne, commented; “Our customers can be assured that all of our radiators will perform as published and need have no concerns about under heated rooms due to exaggerated radiator outputs. We always go out of our way to ensure that we are the market leader when it comes to customer service and our compliance in CE marking only helps to enforce this.”
Also read: <a href="/reviews/bisque-tetro-aluminium-radiator-review.aspx">Bisque Tetro aluminium radiator review </a><a href="/news/refresh-that-tired-interior-with-a-new-radiator.aspx">Refresh that tired interior with a new radiator </a><a href="/news/bisque-unveils-tetro-recycled-aluminium-radiators.aspx">Bisque unveils Tetro recycled aluminium radiators</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>All products fully tested and outputs certified says brand</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2306" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="141" createDate="2014-02-22T11:07:18" updateDate="2014-02-22T11:15:35" nodeName="Bonhams to hold largest ever Art Deco bookends auction" urlName="bonhams-to-hold-largest-ever-art-deco-bookends-auction" path="-1,1207,1208,2306" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23293/bookends.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Love Art Deco? Then diary date April 2. That’s when the world's largest known collection of Art Deco bookends will be sold at Bonhams. A collection of 180 pairs will be offered over two sales, the first being the Decorative Arts sale at Bonhams, New Bond Street. Classic Art Deco designs in bronze, glass, iron and marble, sculpted into nudes and animal forms (elephants, pelicans, swallows), are included, with estimates starting at a tantalising £200.
Mark Oliver, Director of Bonhams Decorative Arts department, describes this as the most extensive collection ever put together: “The vendor lives in Europe and had a passion for books and book ends, devoting 40 years to acquiring every Art Deco bookend he could find. Now downsizing, he has no room for the thousands of books and hundreds of bookends,” he said.
Highlights include a pair of bronze modelled elephant bookends made circa 1920 by Ary Bitter, and wrought-iron Pelican Bookends made circa 1925 by Edgar-William Brandt (pictured above). The stylised pelicans are depicted with open beaks and fountains of water pouring into their mouths.
Influenced by futurism and cubism, Art Deco aimed at a sleek modern elegance, and is defined by geometric shapes, streamlined form and lavish decoration. Its influence can be seen in everything from jewellery, sculpture and fashion to furniture, cars and architecture. The Art Deco name actually derives from the world exposition of arts held in Paris in 1925 (the Exposition International des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes), where the style was first exhibited. Famous Art Deco designs include the Chrysler building in New York and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil – the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
Bookend backgrounder… During medieval times the vast majority of people were not literate, only monks and scholars would have owned books. Vast, hand written and richly illustrated tomes would have been kept chained to lecterns. By the Renaissance period books had became more available, yet even then, only wealthy and learned individuals would have been able to own a small collection – enough to keep stacked horizontally in a small pile.
It was not until around the end of the 16th century that books became more accessible and collections grew to the size of libraries. Now, the need for categorical systems for arranging books meant that vertical storage was more practical, as well for ease of moving and removing books. Book shelves and heavy bookends became a necessity to store collections vertically. Modern book shelves meant that bookends changed from being a necessity to a decorative item and the wonderful array of designs that appeared make bookends valuable collector's item today.
Also read: <a href="/news/bonhams-to-host-launch-of-new-book-on-building-design.aspx">Bonhams to host launch of new book on building design </a><a href="/features/reviewed-four-seasons-istanbul-hotel.aspx">Reviewed: Four seasons Istanbul hotel </a><a href="/news/tilemaker-trend-launches-subway-collection.aspx">Tilemaker Trend launches Subway collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning collection of 180 pairs go under the hammer</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Art Deco</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2307" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="142" createDate="2014-02-24T08:31:13" updateDate="2015-06-09T12:01:15" nodeName="Sandberg launches first digital wallpaper collection" urlName="sandberg-launches-first-digital-wallpaper-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2307" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="jamesmay" writerID="4" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><Image id="2311" parentID="2307" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-02-24T08:37:14" updateDate="2014-02-24T08:43:50" nodeName="Sandberg wallpaper" urlName="sandberg-wallpaper" path="-1,1207,1208,2307,2311" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23298/japanese.jpg</image><bodyText>Japanese woodblock prints have been sourced from the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2312" parentID="2307" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-02-24T08:38:19" updateDate="2014-02-24T08:43:52" nodeName="Sandberg wallpaper 2" urlName="sandberg-wallpaper-2" path="-1,1207,1208,2307,2312" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23299/maps.jpg</image><bodyText>In the age of GPS, traditional maps have taken on a new fascination...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2313" parentID="2307" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-02-24T08:39:04" updateDate="2014-02-24T08:44:35" nodeName="Sandberg wallpaper 3" urlName="sandberg-wallpaper-3" path="-1,1207,1208,2307,2313" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23300/nordic-museum.jpg</image><bodyText>Adorn your wall with plans of the Nordic Museum...</bodyText></Image><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23294/main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Swedish wallpaper company Sandberg has launched its first digital collection. The Arkiv range employs the latest technology to create high resolution, photo-realistic designs from sources as diverse as classical Japanese artwork to architectural designs. Sandberg has dubbed the launch “true Swedish wallpaper art.”
Arkiv divides into four distinct Chapters, and comprises fifteen designs. Six have been sketched by the Sandberg Studio, with the remainder cherry-picked from archive sources.
<img width="660" height="564" src="/media/23295/chairs_660x564.jpg" alt="Chairs"/>
Chapter One celebrates the work of four renowned Swedish architects, Gunnar Asplund (his chairs are pictured above), Carl-Wilhelm Carlberg, Justus Weinberg and Isak Gustaf Clason. It encompasses original sketches as well as plans of the Nordic Museum. Chapter Two contains traditional maps of old Uppsala and Ovansjö Parish in Småland.
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Chapter Three is a collection of Traditional Japanese woodblock prints. The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg has a collection of around 350 and it's this which has provided the source material. Finally, Chapter Four features designs and sketches from Sandberg's own archives. 
Design Director Sissa Sundling says of the collection: “We often find new ideas by looking back at history, taking inspiration from older graphic works and drawings, as well as the treasure trove of archive books, pictures and sketches in our own Studio. We have long wanted to share these wonderful patterns, but, until now, the technology has not been available to reproduce these larger designs to their full potential.”
Fellow Design Director Karolina Kroon, adds: “Embracing digital technology is a new challenge for us, but one which opens up so many exciting avenues and takes Sandberg into a new dimension.”
<img width="660" height="638" src="/media/23297/walls_660x638.jpg" alt="Walls"/>
All the Arkiv wallpapers are printed at Sandberg's parent-company at Borås in the west of Sweden. The company stresses that all printing inks and pigments are water-based, and that no detergents, plasticisers, PVC or chlorine bleached paper have been used in the manufacturing process.
For more on Sandberg’s <a href="http://sandbergwallpaper.com">innovative wall coverings, visit the brand online here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/harlequin-leonida-wallpapers-extol-distressed-opulence.aspx">Harlequin Leonida wallpapers extol distressed opulence</a> <a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/500-brands-line-up-for-london-design-week-2014.aspx">500 brands line-up for London design week 2014</a>
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Selection comprises architecture, maps and classical Japanese art</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Wallcoverings,Wallpapers</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2314" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="143" createDate="2014-02-25T08:53:21" updateDate="2014-02-25T09:09:05" nodeName="Black Ash is back and this time it's in your bathroom" urlName="black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2314" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23301/celeste-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The popular Celeste Bauhaus bathroom range is back in black for 2014, bringing with it what is described as “a hint of modernity.” The new Black Ash finish joins already available American Walnut veneer, Graphite, Calico and White Gloss finishes. Lead designer Marten Baker says: “Traditional is back and Black Ash is a sophisticated alternative for customers who want to add a touch of 1960's glamour. We've added our own modern and stylish twist on a classic - something we are renowned for in the industry.”
Pictured above is Celeste Black Ash basin unit, available in 60cm, 80cm and 110cm sizes, which has a distinctive curved profile and a sleek cast mineral marble basin. It’s available with a single tap hole as standard, or an option of no tap hole or three tap holes made to special order. The range is complemented by a tower storage unit and backlit mirror.
All units in the Bauhaus Celeste range have a soft close, pull to open function with a chromed alloy handle. Optional extras for the basin unit include internal drawers for extra storage, draw organisers, drawer liners and an under carcass services cover. 
Designers should note that when ordering more than one unit, Bauhaus strongly recommends taking delivery of all products at the same time. The Black Ash finish is a genuine wood veneer, manufactured in carefully controlled batches to achieve as close a colour and tone match as is possible with real wood. For more visit <a href="http://www.bauhaus-bathrooms.co.uk">Bauhaus bathrooms online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-opens-london-luxury-bathroom-showroom.aspx">Drummonds opens London luxury bathroom showroom </a><a href="/news/crosswater-launches-the-rio-revive-holistic-shower.aspx">Crosswater launches the Rio Revive holistic shower </a><a href="/news/vitra-debuts-sophisticated-nest-bathroom-collection.aspx">VitrA debuts sophisticated Nest bathroom collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Bauhaus adds classic ebon option to Celeste range</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2315" parentID="2314" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-02-25T08:58:55" updateDate="2014-02-25T09:07:35" nodeName="The Bauhaus Celeste" urlName="the-bauhaus-celeste" path="-1,1207,1208,2314,2315" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23302/celeste-full.jpg</image><bodyText>The Bauhaus Celeste basin with Bauhaus Electric 55 mirror...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2317" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="144" createDate="2014-02-27T09:13:03" updateDate="2014-02-27T09:33:34" nodeName="Kolarz to unveil new designs at Frankfurt Light + Building" urlName="kolarz-to-unveil-new-designs-at-frankfurt-light-plus-building" path="-1,1207,1208,2317" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23306/combo2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Austrian lighting company Kolarz has promised to introduce a number of new designs at the Light + Building show in Frankfurt in April. Pictured above is a new crystal pendant featuring hand painted butterflies interspersed with crystals, and the Twister Rose (right) which comes in either a 24ct gold or chrome finish. The glass rose buds on the latter are available in golden yellow, a rich red, clear Murano glass and black.
Highlights of the stand will include some of the bespoke lighting the brand has produced for John Lewis, Harrods and Marks &amp; Spencer.  "We are very excited about the new lights and products we are showing at Frankfurt,” says Kolarz-UK MD Kristina Griffith. “The design team has come up with some truly magical products and we are excited to show them to our customers from around the world. We are especially looking forward to introducing our new range of European made hand-painted glass.”
All Kolarz lights are designed and manufactured in Europe, and are renowned for their use of Austrian crystals and Swarovski Spectra crystals.
For more on the <a href="http://light-building.messefrankfurt.com">Light + Building event, visit the official website here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kolarz-adds-sparkle-to-john-lewis-and-ms-redesigns.aspx">Kolarz adds sparkle to John lewis and M&amp;S redesigns </a><a href="/news/asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom.aspx">Asco Lights opens high glam Manchester showroom </a><a href="/news/philips-debuts-dynalite-antumbratouch-controller.aspx">Philips debuts Dynalite Antumbratouch controller</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Residential and commercial lighting specialist says there will be crystals</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2320" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="145" createDate="2014-02-28T19:36:06" updateDate="2014-02-28T19:41:24" nodeName="Decorex announces new venue for 2014 event" urlName="decorex-announces-new-venue-for-2014-event" path="-1,1207,1208,2320" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23307/decorex-2014.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Decorex International, the luxury interior design show, has announced that it will have a new home in 2014.  The event is moving to Syon Park, London. Over 350 UK and international exhibitors have already been confirmed for the show, which will run between September 21- 24. Although predominatly a trade event, Decorex will open its doors to the general public on the afternoon of September 23, between 1pm- 7pm. Public tickets will be priced at £30.  
For more information visit the <a href="http://www.decorex.com">official Decorex site at www.decorex.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London Photo gallery 2013 </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">100 % Design London 2013 Photo gallery </a><a href="/features/heal%E2%80%99s-london-relaunch-party-photo-gallery.aspx">Heal’s London relaunch party: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Leading luxury interior design show moves to Syon Park</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2321" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="146" createDate="2014-02-28T20:02:11" updateDate="2014-02-28T20:16:01" nodeName="Magnet shaker kitchen gets new colour option" urlName="magnet-shaker-kitchen-gets-new-colour-option" path="-1,1207,1208,2321" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23308/leighton-grey.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Leighton Grey is an intriguing new design from kitchen specialist Magnet for 2014. Practical yet sophisticated, the new offering adopts a traditional no-nonsense shaker aesthetic, enlivened with a contemporary twist. Rather than offer predicatble white and cream cabinetry,  the Leighton Grey opts for trendy matt grey. The result is chic simplicity.
While the colour palette may be different, the specification is reassuringly traditional. A solid wood worktop embodies the kitchen’s practical appeal, while the island breakfast bar bristles with intelligent storage solutions. The result is a kitchen that’s both modern and functional.
Specifiers should note that all Magnet kitchens come with a 15 year cabinet guarantee. For more information on the latest additions to the Magnet kitchen range, visit <a href="http://www.magnet.co.uk/">www.magnet.co.uk</a>
Also read: <a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx">Ikea intros modular kitchen system, shakes up industry </a><a href="/news/bespoke-kitchen-furniture-can-be-chic-and-practical.aspx">Bespoke kitchen furniture can be chic and practical </a><a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new showroom for DesignSpace London</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Matt grey ousts clinical white for a contemporary feel</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-02-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2323" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="147" createDate="2014-03-02T16:00:20" updateDate="2014-03-03T07:42:29" nodeName="Kitchen Door Workshop intros hot colours for 2014" urlName="kitchen-door-workshop-intros-hot-colours-for-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2323" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23309/kitchen-door-workshop-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>And this spring’s trendiest kitchen colours? Chocolate, Mussel and Storm Grey. At least, that’s according to the fashionistas at online retailer Kitchen Door Workshop. The replacement door specialist has just added the three new hues to its minimalist design Visions Collection. The new colours join White, Ivory, Cream, Red, Black, Tiepolo and Mira Cosa as options for those embarking on a kitchen makeover.
Managing Director Robert Clark says of his new range: “The Mussel colour (pictured above) has a brilliant almost translucent appearance whilst Storm Grey has a fantastic depth with its charcoal tone. Then there’s the Chocolate finish which is warm and rich.”
Each Visions door (measuring 71.5 x 49.6 x 1.8cm h/dw/d) retails from £35.55. Designers have a choice of 79 different handle styles. For more details, call the company on 0845 643 1928. Specifiers can take a look at the Kitchen Door Workshop Visions Collection up close this week at the KBB Live exhibition 2014, which runs at the Birmingham NEC until March 5.
Also read: <a href="/news/magnet-shaker-kitchen-gets-new-colour-option.aspx">Magnet Shaker kitchen gets new colour option </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx">IKEA intros modular kitchen, shakes up industry </a><a href="/news/vi-spring-launches-luxury-darlington-mattress.aspx%20%20%20">Vi-Spring launches luxury Darlington mattress</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New options debut at this week's KBB Live exhibition, Birmingham</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2325" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="148" createDate="2014-03-04T08:30:22" updateDate="2014-03-04T10:14:16" nodeName="Lutron intros LED and control systems at Light + Building" urlName="lutron-intros-led-and-control-systems-at-light-plus-building" path="-1,1207,1208,2325" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23310/sitting-room-cellular-shades.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Home automation specialist Lutron will be bringing its own particular remote control magic to this year’s Light + Building exhibition in Frankfurt. The company will be showcasing its new Quantum commercial building Smart lighting system, as well as residential LED dimming solutions, remote controlled window treatments and switch faceplate style additions.
The Frankfurt show will also provide a launch pad for the company’s new EcoSystem 5-Series LED driver range extensions, which provide smooth, flicker-free dimming from 100 per cent to 5 per cent, along with full interoperability with other Lutron products.
Also making its bow from the brand will be the battery powered Sivoia QS Triathlon roller blind solution and new Lutron Radio Shadow sensor. The wireless sensor communicates outdoor light levels to Lutron’s Quantum Total Light Management System and, during low-light conditions, overrides pre-programmed shade levels, raising blinds and exploiting all available natural light. 
Director of Sales David Ribbons says: “Light &amp; Building 2014 gives us the perfect opportunity to show our full range of residential and commercial solutions, as well as demonstrate our systems’ capacity to maximise energy savings through interconnectivity.” Ribbons adds that the brand will also be announcing new partnerships in the commercial, hotel space.  
Light + Building 2014 runs March 30 to April 4 in Frankfurt. More information <a href="http://light-building.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/besucher/willkommen.html">about the interiors and technology show can be found here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/lutron-launches-huge-fabric-range-for-high-tech-blinds.aspx">Lutron launches huge fabric range for high tech blinds </a><a href="/news/kolarz-to-unveil-new-designs-at-frankfurt-light-plus-building.aspx">Kolarz to unveil new designs at Frankfurt Light + Building </a><a href="/news/baroncelli-to-unveil-new-lighting-at-shanghai-design.aspx">Baroncelli to unveil new lighting at Shanghai Design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New ways to regulate shade control and LED dimming to be unveiled</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Events,Home Automation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2326" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="149" createDate="2014-03-06T07:59:15" updateDate="2014-03-06T08:13:26" nodeName="Jessica Zoob to launch exclusive collection via Romo" urlName="jessica-zoob-to-launch-exclusive-collection-via-romo" path="-1,1207,1208,2326" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23313/main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Romo Black Edition will launch its Jessica Zoob Desire collection of fabrics, wall coverings and cushions (pictured) on March 9 at the Serpentine Gallery; the event will be hosted by Elle Décor. The launch will be followed on March 10 by a media event, in which Jessica will be taking part in a Question &amp; Answer session in The Romo Showroom, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. 
<img width="659" height="403" src="/media/23312/fabrics_659x403.jpg" alt="Fabrics"/>
Lilies will apparently be an on-going motif in the new line. Recently, The prolific Zoob has launched a wide range of  products, including cards, posters and even iPad and iPhone covers. A selection of limited edition prints from her latest collection 'Dancing With Colour' are now available to buy from her online store, priced £69. The designer is currently building a new studio built on a farm near Uckfield, East Sussex, to accommodate her growing portfolio.
Also read: <a href="/news/british-artist-jessica-zoob-heads-in-one-direction.aspx">British artist Jessica Zoob heads in one Direction </a><a href="/news/500-brands-line-up-for-london-design-week-2014.aspx">500 brands line up for London Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/news/new-showroom-for-wendy-cushing-passementerie.aspx">New showroom for Wendy Cushing Passementerie </a> </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Black Edition label debuts luxury cushions, fabrics and wall coverings</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Wallcoverings,Fabric,Furnishings</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2331" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="150" createDate="2014-03-06T12:40:39" updateDate="2014-03-06T12:56:10" nodeName="Lapicida doubles London flagship showroom size" urlName="lapicida-doubles-london-flagship-showroom-size" path="-1,1207,1208,2331" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23315/lapicida_london-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury stonework brand Lapicida has doubled the size of its London flagship store. The 10,000 sq ft showroom features everything from statutes to baths, utilising materials either reclaimed or sourced globally. Visitors will see a variety of floors on display, made from reclaimed English and European limestones and marbles, some available from stock with a 48 hour delivery time. Specifiers can choose from white flagstones to complex waterjet-cut designs. There are also stone murals and paneling on offer. 3D design and texturing technology allows bespoke wall coverings to be fashioned, either with classical or contemporary finishes.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/23316/lapicida_london2_660x440.jpg" alt="Lapicida _london2"/>
Lapicida specialities include British flagstones reworked to create first, second and even third face products for walls and floors, including trompe l’oeil geometrics inspired by classical references.  
As the new facility is linked to the original first floor showroom by a towering stone and steel staircase, the new ground floor space now allows Lapicida to showcase larger concept pieces, many fabricated by its latest CNC stone shaping mill. Used in Lapicida’s Harrogate workshops, it’s able to work blocks of stone up to 25 tonnes in weight. When used with the brand’s on-site 3D scanner, this allows Lapicida to fabricate virtually any object in stone, as well as make bespoke objets de vertu. Small wonder Lapicida’s mission statement is “anything is possible”.
<img width="660" height="357" src="/media/23317/lapicida_london3_660x357.jpg" alt="Lapicida _london3"/>
Also on display is the brand’s award-winning collaboration with product designer Bethan Gray. Her newest table collection can be seen alongside the iconic ‘Herringbone’ table and other works.
The London showroom is located at 533 King's Road, Chelsea. Call them on 020 3012 1000.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-chesneys-architectural-services.aspx">Reviewed: Chesney’s architectural services </a><a href="/news/lapicida-lauded-at-northern-design-awards-2013.aspx">Lapicida lauded at Northern Design Awards </a><a href="/news/bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida.aspx">Bethan Gray expands Brogue table range for Lapicida</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Luxury stonework brand offers floors, furnishings, baths and objets de vertu</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Stonework,Flooring,Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2335" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="151" createDate="2014-03-07T15:24:59" updateDate="2014-03-07T15:38:09" nodeName="Iconic reinvents the bathroom radiator towel rail" urlName="iconic-reinvents-the-bathroom-radiator-towel-rail" path="-1,1207,1208,2335" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23322/mask-small.jpeg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Iconic has launched two new sculptural towel rail designs for 2014, the Mask and Athena. Made in Italy, the new introductions combine radiator functionality with unusual, avant garde aesthetic, creating a truly memorable bathroom environment.
The dramatic, minimalist Mask is a singular sheet of steel with a silhouette style that features symmetrical shapes for towel space. The sheet appears to subtly melt around the sides, for a streamlined  appearance. The design is available in six sizes, with a choice of 17 stunning colours and seven special finishes. The Mask, as pictured above, retails for £1,208.
<img width="660" height="740" src="/media/23320/athena-vertical-with-towel-bar-small_660x740.jpg" alt="Mask -small"/>
By way of contrast, Athena is reworking of a traditional towel rail design, albeit with an exceptionally slim sheet design. Athena is available as a horizontal and vertical design with an optional towel bar. The design is available in over 20 sizes and variations, with a choice of  188 colours, plus an additional 9 special finishes. The vertical Athena radiator, as pictured above with towel bar, retails for £632. <img width="660" height="513" src="/media/23321/athena-horizontal-small_660x513.jpg" alt="Athena Horizontal -small"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom.aspx">Black ash is back and this time it’s in your bathroom </a><a href="/news/drummonds-opens-london-luxury-bathroom-showroom.aspx">Drummonds opens London luxury bathroom showroom </a><a href="/news/vitra-debuts-sophisticated-nest-bathroom-collection.aspx">VitrA debuts sophisticated Nest bathroom collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Minimalist avant garde designs reinvigorate the bathroom</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2338" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="152" createDate="2014-03-10T07:06:51" updateDate="2014-04-01T13:09:23" nodeName="Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed" urlName="vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed" path="-1,1207,1208,2338" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23325/the-hotel-devonshire-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury bed maker Vispring has introduced a new bed for the hospitality market. The Hotel Devonshire features a mattress filled with Platinum Certified pure British fleece wool, sourced from farms in Devon, where Vispring’s factory is based. As a consequence it's the first bed to carry the world-famous Woolmark.
Wool was chosen as the optimum fibre for hotel beds, as it’s not only inherently soft and warm, but also extremely durable. Wool is also naturally fire retardant, adds the brand, so fewer chemicals are required to meet British fire safety standards.
There are other benefits to using wool for hotel bedding. Because it’s lightweight, housekeepers can will find flipping the Devonshire considerably easier than many rival pocket sprung mattresses. Woollen beds are deemed to be more hygienic, as they are naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites. They also draw moisture away from the body and release it into the air, maintaining a clean and hygienic sleeping surface. On average, a hotel guest will lose up to half a pint of moisture every night! 
For more on Vispring's <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx">luxury bedding range, turn to our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress.aspx">Vispring launches luxury Darlington mattress </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/chesney%E2%80%99s-intros-next-gen-flame-effect-electric-fires.aspx">Chesney’s intros Next gen flame effect fires</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Featuring pure British fleece wool, designed exclusively for hotels</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Hotels,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2339" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="153" createDate="2014-03-10T07:28:07" updateDate="2014-03-10T07:39:01" nodeName="Chic industrial wall light introduced by Copper & Silk" urlName="chic-industrial-wall-light-introduced-by-copper-silk" path="-1,1207,1208,2339" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23323/pencher-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury lighting brand Copper &amp; Silk has introduced the Pencher, a contemporary industrial swing-arm wall light, made from solid brass with turned joints and a decorative wall plate. The new wall light is the first to be released from a wider range of new design-focused lighting from the London-based brand. Additional products are scheduled for release every month throughout 2014.
The Pencher is available in bronze and Satin Brass finishes, and retails for £330; both styles come with an ES Globe filament lamp included in the price. The industrial-style Pencher has apparently been inspired by the curve of the cranes that hover over the capital, and symbolises the clash of old and new.
<img width="660" height="442" src="/media/23324/pencher-1_660x442.jpg" alt="Pencher 1"/>
Designed and assembled at Copper &amp; Silk's London workshop, the use of a posable arm makes the wall light a practical solution for anywhere where space may be at a premium, such as in a home office or kitchen. It can be fixed to light a certain area, or allowed to swing into different positions to light different areas of a room. The light has a reach of 595mm and a height of 400mm. The Pencher can be surface mounted on any wall and can be fitted with a decorative braided cable for adaption to concrete and masonry walls.
For more visit <a href="http://www.copperandsilk.com">Copper &amp; Silk online at www.copperandsilk.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/lutron-intros-led-and-control-systems-at-light-plus-building.aspx">Lutron intros LED and control systrems at Light + Building </a><a href="/news/500-brands-line-up-for-london-design-week-2014.aspx">500 brands line up for London Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/news/asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom.aspx">Asco Lights opens high glam Manchester showroom</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Pencher light first in a collection for 2014, new models promised monthly</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2341" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="154" createDate="2014-03-11T07:48:03" updateDate="2014-03-11T07:59:40" nodeName="Laufen launches Frame 25 bathroom mirror collection" urlName="laufen-launches-frame-25-bathroom-mirror-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2341" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23326/laufen-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Swiss manufacturer Laufen has introduced a versatile new collection of bathroom mirrors. The Frame 25 mirror series combine a slim-profile mirror with a distinctive anodised aluminium frame. Available in a variety of sizes, the company suggests they’ll work in contemporary or classically styled bathrooms alike. 
Designers should note that the Laufen Frame 25 collection can be equipped with lighting elements that can be incorporated into the frame horizontally or vertically, as required. This should prove a boon for those bathrooms with little access to natural light, as well as illuminating those all important personal grooming tasks.
<img width="660" height="882" src="/media/23327/laufen-frame-25_660x882.jpg" alt="Laufen Frame 25"/>
The Frame 25 mirror collection is available in sizes ranging from 825 x 450mm to 700 x 1800mm (h/w). All mirrors are 25mm deep. Retail prices start from £270 for the smallest mirror in the range, up to £489. For more information contact Laufen on 01530 510007 or visit <a href="http://www.uk.laufen.com">www.uk.laufen.com</a>. 
Also read: <a href="/features/in-depth-the-making-of-the-blooming-branches.aspx">In-depth: The making of Blooming Branches </a><a href="/news/black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom.aspx">Black Ash is back and this time it’s in your bathroom </a><a href="/features/yoo-designed-hotel-sans-souci-vienna-is-a-stunner.aspx">Yoo designed Hotel Sans Souci Vienna is a stunner</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylish selection available with or without integrated lighting</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Bathrooms,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2345" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="155" createDate="2014-03-12T19:44:45" updateDate="2014-03-12T19:53:51" nodeName="Leoline launches well travelled flooring collection" urlName="leoline-launches-well-travelled-flooring-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2345" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23330/memphis-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The new Luxury Woods cushioned flooring collection from Leoline offers some intriguing variations on a popular theme. The range comprises 18 of the latest trending wood styles and colours, and covers everything from classic oak to bamboo.
Designers have a choice of design, from wide rustic boards to slim planks, and all offer authentic surface textures rich in on-trend cracks, whirls and knots. The collection is non-slip and water resistance, making them particularly suitable for areas of the home likely to suffer from spills and moisture, such as the kitchen and bathroom. The range is non-allergenic and easy to clean too, so practicality is high.   
<img width="659" height="243" src="/media/23331/memphis-floor_659x243.jpg" alt="Memphis Floor"/> The Memphis line, pictured above and priced at £24 per square metre, is particularly inventive. Apeing the tonality of reclaimed wood, it’s inspired by wooden packing palettes complete with the names and logos of city destinations. For more visit on Leoline's <a href="http://www.leoline.co.uk">flooring solutions visit www.leoline.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/synthetic-oak-flooring-is-hard-wearing,-easy-to-clean.aspx">Synthetic Oak flooring is hard wearing, easy to clean </a><a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx">Demand rises for distressed antique looking wood floors </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress.aspx">Vispring launches luxury Dartington mattress</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Water resistant Luxury Woods range offers a modern twist on a classic look</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="4186" parentID="2345" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-03-21T07:26:52" updateDate="2017-03-21T07:26:52" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2345,4186" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4187" parentID="4186" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-03-21T07:26:52" updateDate="2017-03-21T07:26:53" nodeName="Dwayne Boyle_1" urlName="dwayne-boyle_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2345,4186,4187" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Dwayne Boyle</name><email>dwayneboyle42@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Before design a house, we must concentrate on the flooring options and therefore, we take the help of professionals and different types of flooring types. Most probably wooden flooring is the best ever flooring option for our home and we should take preventive steps to install this flooring option. Here also from this article provides some essential instructions on how to choose the flooring option with good quality and feature.
http://ace-surfaces.com/HARO-sports-hardwood-synthetic-surfaces/</bodyText><memberId>4185</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2347" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="156" createDate="2014-03-13T08:22:46" updateDate="2014-03-13T08:28:03" nodeName="Felt Rugs launch White on White Shyrdak collection" urlName="felt-rugs-launch-white-on-white-shyrdak-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2347" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23332/felt-white-on-white-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bringing a fresh look to floor coverings this Spring is the new ‘White on White’ collection from Felt Rugs. This specially commissioned line of luxurious Shyrdak rugs and cushions is certain to create a clean, crisp look. The subtly patterned pieces are crafted by artisans in the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, and combine the texture and complexity of stitched and braided felt, without the contrasting colours which typical of Shyrdaks.
No two rugs are alike, and are intended to be as practical and hardwearing as they are decorative. Each piece takes between 10 and 20 days to complete. Prices start at £280. Designers can specify bespoke rug sizes, as required. Matching cushions, which measure 50cm x 50cm, are priced at £120 each or £200 a pair. Viewings are by appointment only at Felt’s London showroom; for more details call Felt's on  020 8772 0358.
<img width="660" height="676" src="/media/23333/cushion_660x676.jpg" alt="Cushion"/>Also read: <a href="/news/handsewn-shyrdak-rugs-from-kyrgyzstan-artisans.aspx">Handsewn Shyrdak rugs from Kyrgystan artisans </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx">Guinevere widens Dhurrie range with new designs </a><a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New selection of rugs and cushions handcrafted in Kyrgyzstan</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Rugs</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2352" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="157" createDate="2014-03-14T18:26:19" updateDate="2014-03-14T18:36:16" nodeName="Drummonds opens flagship London bathroom showroom" urlName="drummonds-opens-flagship-london-bathroom-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2352" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23337/main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Hot on the heals of its recent Notting Hill store opening, luxury bathroom specialist Drummonds has opened a new flagship showroom in London. The impressive 225 sq metre venue in the King’s Road Chelsea, has been produced as part of an ongoing collaboration with award-winning designer Christopher Jenner.
Jenner describes his showroom design as an ‘elemental narrative’ which focuses on the artisanal heritage behind the brand’s baths, basins, showers, taps and accessories.
Highly architectural, the space has a luxurious ambiance, with white enamel, marble, polished metal and mirror glass used in abundance. Drummonds is known for its traditional manufacturing techniques, and that ethos is very much in evidence too, with organic materials such as cast iron, china clay and marble throughout.
<img width="660" height="371" src="/media/23338/inset_660x371.jpg" alt="Inset"/>
Intriguingly, Jenner is also working on his first bathroom product collection for the brand. This is due to debut May 2014. You’ll find the new Drummonds showroom is at 642 Kings Road, London SW6 2DU. For more information, call them on 01483 237 202.
Also read: <a href="/news/iconic-reinvents-the-bathroom-radiator-towel-rail.aspx">Iconic reinvents the bathroom radiator towel rail </a><a href="/news/lapicida-doubles-london-flagship-showroom-size.aspx">Lapicida doubles London flagship showroom size </a><a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">VitrA M-line combines high design with ultimate hygene</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Christopher Jenner designed venue an ‘elemental narrative’</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2357" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="158" createDate="2014-03-17T20:57:43" updateDate="2014-03-17T21:08:43" nodeName="Poltrona Frau launches The Planetarium Chair" urlName="poltrona-frau-launches-the-planetarium-chair" path="-1,1207,1208,2357" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23343/patricia-and-phillip-frost-museum-of-science_planetarium-chair_21degree_1_grimshaw.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It’s a chair that most definitely has stars in its eyes. Created by Italian high-end commercial furniture supplier Poltrona Frau and Grimshaw Architects, the new Planetarium Chair (pictured above) is being deployed in the new Grimshaw-designed ‘Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science’ in Miami. Employing a mixed structure in wood and metal, the chair will be officially unveiled as part of the Elements installation, an exhibit-event to be held at the Fonderia Napoleonica Eugenia foundry space in Milan, April 8-13.
This thematic exhibition brings together some of Grimshaw Architects’ best known work. Poltrona Frau has actually  teamed up with Grimshaw for two projects on display in the show: the Empac Conference Center in Troy, New York and the aforementioned Museum of Science.  
A total of 250 chairs have been produced for the Miami museum’s planetarium (below); visitors will be able to relax in them as they view a laser projection system on a dome screen, where images from any known point in the universe can be displayed.
<img width="660" height="385" src="/media/23344/patricia-and-phillip-frost-museum-of-science_roofscape_grimshaw_660x385.jpg" alt="Patricia And Phillip Frost Museum Of Science _Roofscape _Grimshaw"/>
Poltrona Frau seating has been installed in the some of the world’s most prestigious theatres and concert halls. Grimshaw, meanwhile. is an international architectural firm offering industrial design and urban planning services. The practice has offices in Doha, Melbourne, Sydney and New York and has recently worked on London Bridge Station and Reading station a little closer to home. 
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-poltrona-frau-furniture-group-factory.aspx">Reviewed: Poltrona Frau furniture group factory </a><a href="/news/shares-soar-in-poltrona-frau-after-us-acquisition.aspx">Shares soar in Poltrona Frau after US acquisition </a><a href="/news/joi-design-brings-sixties-vibe-to-furniture-debut.aspx">Joi-Design brings sixties vibe to furniture debut</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Created with Grimshaw Architects for the new Miami Museum of Science</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Commercial,Seating</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2359" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="159" createDate="2014-03-18T19:02:18" updateDate="2015-03-27T12:07:28" nodeName="JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection" urlName="jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2359" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23345/grandezza-1.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>International soft furnishings expert JAB Anstoetz has launched its latest collection of textiles and it’s a stunner. The eighth edition of the Grandezza line features dramatic damasks and spectacular embroideries. If you’re looking for something quiet you've probably come to the wrong place...
The collection features 14 sub-ranges in 75 colours, with a pallete that dares to be bold. Expect to see gold with black contrasts, blue-grey with silver, lilac partnered with indigo. The company promises a delicious assault on the senses.
There’s no room for neutral in 2014, it says. Turquoise or teal are the lastest on-trend themes for the home. “Radiant Orchid may be the official shade of 2014, but interior design is definitely going through a major blue phase at the moment,” says JAB, “and we expect to see a great deal of these shades this year. Perhaps this is the culmination of all the blues and greens we’ve been seeing in the past couple of years. Turquoise and teal are showing up in upholstery, wall coverings and on furniture. And we’re talking deep and saturated, not pale and wimpy!”
<img width="660" height="933" src="/media/23346/grandezza-3_660x933.jpg" alt="Grandezza 3"/>
Designers looking to install a sense of drama are advised to opt for large blooms on a black background: “For sheer luxury, it’s hard to beat a velvet upholstered tub chair or just keep it simple and crisp by combining it with white.”
JAB goes on to suggest that ethnic fabrics in upholstery and tribal prints will be a popular trend over the coming months. “If you see a cushion, print or covering which is oozing with culture this year; don’t shy away, it wil give your rooms a well travelled-look.”
And there’s apparently never been a better time to go glam. “We’ve seen the signs: everything from The Great Gatsby remake to Beyonce’s visually stunning videos, it has been all about creating a luxurious mood lately. Plain white, lifeless rooms will be replaced with interest, mood and character. Think daring and valorous, think golds and rich fabrics - we will be making a statement with every element of design.”  Metallics are a good fit with this look, with bronze also making a big comeback, it adds.
<img width="660" height="495" src="/media/23347/grandezza-6_660x495.jpg" alt="Grandezza 6"/>
For more on <a href="/sponsor-pages/Jab-Anstoetz-UK.aspx" target="_blank">Jab Anstoetz textile collections, visit our partner page here.</a>
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/500-brands-line-up-for-london-design-week-2014.aspx%20%20%20">500 brands line up for London Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx">Decorex London 2013: photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New Grandezza line heralds a bold 2014, suffice to say neutrals are out</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>JAB,Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2385" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="160" createDate="2014-03-20T12:18:49" updateDate="2014-03-21T23:57:14" nodeName="Beko unveils ultra low water, low noise dishwasher" urlName="beko-unveils-ultra-low-water,-low-noise-dishwasher" path="-1,1207,1208,2385" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23351/dsfn6839w.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Beko has launched an ultra low water consumption dishwasher, that’s both eco friendly and cost-efficient. The DSFN6839W uses just 6lt of water to clean an entire load, and boasts an A+ energy rating it to help keep utility bills under control. Of specific interest to those designers specifying an open plan living space, the DSFN6839W has a low operating noise of 43dB. The design is fittingly sleek and accommodating, with an LED display showing the cycle time remaining.
The feature spec is high. Beko's 'Auto Sense' technology detects the dirt level of its contents and will adjust the programme accordingly, in an effort to save time and ensure the best results from every cycle. An Intensive Auto Hygiene programme kills 99 per cent of bacteria. Other programmes include Prewash, Quick 30, Quick &amp; Clean 58, Eco and Active Wash.
The interior also offers height adjustable shelves with folding plate supports to suit all types of crockery. There’s also a third drawer for cutlery which can be removed, freeing up space for larger pots and pans when needed. The DSFN6839W retails for £399.
Also read: <a href="/reviews/samsung-ww9000-washing-machine-review.aspx">Samsung WW9000 washing machine review </a><a href="/news/lg-partners-with-holly-fulton-for-limited-edition-washer.aspx">LG partners with Holly Fulton for limited edition washer </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx">IKEA intros modular kitchen system, shakes up industry</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Sleek eco friendly dishwaher ideal for open plan, freestyle spaces</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Appliances,Eco</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2386" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="161" createDate="2014-03-20T12:56:37" updateDate="2014-03-23T18:42:38" nodeName="Hurley Marble offers bespoke marble tabletops" urlName="hurley-marble-offers-bespoke-marble-tabletops" path="-1,1207,1208,2386" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23352/marble-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking for bespoke marble and stone work? Devon stonemason Matthew Hurley could be the man you need. Hurley has just launched a new company, Hurley Marble, selling luxury handmade pietra dura marble tabletops (pictured above), marble and stone fireplaces and bronze sculptures for high-end interiors. Pietra dura is the Italian art of hard stone inlay, typically depicting flora and fauna. Hurley has created a number of unique table tops using this technique comprising marbles sourced from antique fragments and various stonemason yards.
<img width="660" height="959" src="/media/23357/fireplace_660x959.jpg" alt="Fireplace"/>
Designers can also specify tables which feature ammonites and fossilised wood fragments, creating objects of unique interest.
Hurley Marble’s stated aim is to “offer a reminder of past splendour, endowed with individual style.” Reflecting Matthew’s classical influences, the company recently delivered a collection of bronze sculptures based on figures from Greek mythology. It also completed a stone fireplace for the Brampford Speke house, featured recently on BBC2's Restoration Home. The company is also accept commissions for sculptures and fireplaces, both contemporary or classical.
<img width="660" height="472" src="/media/23358/hurley_660x472.jpg" alt="Hurley"/>
For more on Matthew <a href="http://www.hurleymarble.co.uk">Hurley's work visit www.hurleymarble.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/lapicida-doubles-london-flagship-showroom-size.aspx">Lapicida doubles London flagship showroom size </a><a href="/news/original-style-launches-earthworks-stone-collection.aspx">Original style launches Earthworks stone collection </a><a href="/features/in-depth-the-making-of-the-blooming-branches.aspx">In-depth: The making of Blooming Branches </a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Devon stonemason recreates “past spendours” with unique pieces</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Stonework,Tables,Marble,Sculpture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2389" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="162" createDate="2014-03-21T15:57:33" updateDate="2014-03-21T16:19:57" nodeName="Bosch Sanding Roller makes furniture upcycling easy" urlName="bosch-sanding-roller-makes-furniture-upcycling-easy" path="-1,1207,1208,2389" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23355/bosch-sanding-roller.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Upcycling old furniture just got a lot easier with the Bosch PRR 250 ES Sanding Roller. The trend, embraced by interior designers across the land, is made all the more practical with this powerful handheld tool. Manual effort is all well and good, but why embrace the painful and time consuming when you can freshen up old items in minutes?
Designed to work across a multitude of structured and delicate surfaces, the PRR 250 ES is as at home sanding down worn-out wooden garden chairs as it is renovating a dilapidated wooden staircase. Just pop on the right attachment for each sanding project; the powerful 250w motor guarantees a quick, smooth finish. This power tool can even remove rust from a metal garden fence.
A patented SDS system allows you to exchange sanding rolls without the need for additional tools. The roller comes with a large and small lamella roll, shank for sanding sleeves, sanding sleeve, safety guard and carry case, but can be augmented by 20 new accessories in different shapes, sizes and sanding.
The Bosch DIY Sanding Roller PRR 250 ES retails for £100.
Also read: <a href="/news/bespoke-kitchen-furniture-can-be-chic-and-practical.aspx">Bespoke kitchen furniture can be chic and practical </a><a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx">Demand rises for distressed looking wood floor</a>s <a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Powerful sander tackles everything from chairs to stairs</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Tools,Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2390" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="163" createDate="2014-03-23T18:27:33" updateDate="2014-03-24T06:08:13" nodeName="SieMatic expands luxury veneer kitchen options" urlName="siematic-expands-luxury-veneer-kitchen-options" path="-1,1207,1208,2390" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23356/siematic-new-veneers-increased-design-options_for-open-plan-spaces-pictured-in-natural-walnut-colour.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Reacting to the changing use of kitchen space, Premium German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic has expanded its portfolio of luxury finishes to include more veneer options. The move offers designers the opportunity to mimic the appearance of living room furniture, and thereby create a seamless transition between the kitchen and traditional living spaces.
The new portfolio includes a variety of specialist styles, including two veneer crowns on a 60cm wide door, or three veneer crowns on a 60cm wide front panel. SieMatic veneers are available in 13 finishes: stone beech, natural walnut, walnut, honey walnut, ebony walnut, natural oak, titan oak, slated oak, graphite oak, titan oak unplaned, tobacco oak unplaned, plus ecru pine and truffle brown pine.
Pictured above is a kitchen and living composition features a tall and wide 60cm door with two wood grains per door in a natural walnut colour and contrasting graphite grey S2 kitchen cabinets. “This offering provides designers and architects with the specialist veneers that they need to create perfect and uncompromising schemes,” says the brand. The veneer finishes can be purchased with a SieMatic kitchen which retail from £20,000. For more information call SieMatic on 0161 246 6010.
Also read: <a href="/news/kitchen-door-workshop-intros-hot-colours-for-2014.aspx">Kitchen Door Workshop intros hot colours for 2014 </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx">IKEA intros modular kitchen, shakes up industry </a><a href="/news/beko-unveils-ultra-low-water,-low-noise-dishwasher.aspx">Beko unveils ultra low water, low noise dishwasher</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Collection offers a seamless transition between living spaces</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2393" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="164" createDate="2014-03-27T10:48:00" updateDate="2014-03-27T11:12:22" nodeName="Natuzzi to unveil Don Giovanni sofa in Milan" urlName="natuzzi-to-unveil-don-giovanni-sofa-in-milan" path="-1,1207,1208,2393" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Natuzzi to unveil dazzling Don Giovanni sofa in Milan</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/23359/don-giovanni-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Natuzzi will unveil the Don Giovanni sofa, alongside new additions to its Italia, Re-vive and Editions brands, at the Milan International Furniture Fair, which runs April 8-13. Hailed as the jewel in the crown of the Natuzzi Italia 2015 collection, Don Giovanni is the creation of Claudio Bellini, who has reworked the classic Charles of London relaxed style in a modern tone. Don Giovanni has been inspired “by the sumptuous models of times gone by, playing with memories and reworking classic lines to arrive at a bold, new interpretation of space.” 
Light and highly transversal, the Don Giovanni is a large, low, deep sofa suitable for both classic and contemporary rooms, and should harmonise with a variety of fittings.  
Other show highlights from the brand will include the new Natuzzi Re-vive collections, said to be the only reclining armchair in the world that fully supports the body and reacts intuitively to its movements.
Also read: <a href="/news/natuzzi-italia-stuns-with-stylish-sofas,-dining-options.aspx">Natuzzi Italia stuns with stylish sofas, dining options </a><a href="/news/urban-living-interiors-opens-combi-showroom-and-studio.aspx">Urban Living Interiors opens combi showroom and studio </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>International Furniture Fair to showcase new Claudio Bellini design</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2394" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="165" createDate="2014-03-27T14:38:17" updateDate="2014-03-27T14:49:54" nodeName="Exclusive Marilyn Monroe print collection launched" urlName="exclusive-marilyn-monroe-print-collection-launched" path="-1,1207,1208,2394" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23362/monroe-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Castle Galleries has launched a new collection of limited edition prints featuring iconic photographs of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Ideal for that final flamboyant finishing touch, the images come from the private collection of Hollywood fine art collector and publisher Edward Weston. Weston built the portfolio over five decades. It documents the Hollywood star from her early days as a model in 1948, to her final photo shoot in 1962. 
The collection comprises the works of Laszlo Willinger, Andre De Dienes, Kashio Aoki and George Barris. Included are shots of Marilyn taken on Tobay Beach in New York by Andre De Dienes (pictured above).  De Dienes first came into contact with Marilyn in 1945 when he hired her for one of her earliest modelling jobs and their working relationship continued until 1953. Speaking of Marilyn and the Tobay Beach photo shoot, De Dienes said at the time: “She had the presence of an established star, she was radiant.” 
The collection also includes the last ever professional photographs taken of Marilyn in July 1962, before her untimely death in August, taken by photographer George Barris for Cosmopolitan. Barris said at the time: “Marilyn was willing to show her public the real Marilyn Monroe, the real Norma Jeane. She would hide nothing in our photos. No magic or make up in our finished photographs. She was wonderful to work with the entire time. She never looked more beautiful.” Before the photographs or interviews could be released, Marilyn died. The photographer held some of the pictures he took on that day for over 30 years, before finally releasing them.
Glyn Washington, managing director and co-founder of Washington Green Fine Art, owners of Castle Galleries, said: “This collection of photographs holds some truly striking and breathtaking images and capture the very essence of the twentieth century's most enigmatic film icon, Marilyn Monroe.”
Limited editionv prints of Edward Weston's collection start from £699.
Also read: <a href="/news/collectable-art-from-the-london-underground.aspx">Collectable art from the London Underground </a><a href="/news/comprehensive-collection-of-russian-avant-garde-poster-art-goes-on-sale.aspx">Comprehensive collection of Russian avant garde poster art goes on sale </a><a href="/news/jessica-zoob-to-launch-exclusive-collection-via-romo.aspx">Jessica Zoob to launch exclusive collection via Romo</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Rare and iconic images of the Hollywood legend available to hang</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Prints,Collectables</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2395" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="166" createDate="2014-03-28T16:34:40" updateDate="2014-04-01T13:07:46" nodeName="3D printed Hue compatible luminaires unveiled" urlName="3d-printed-hue-compatible-luminaires-unveiled" path="-1,1207,1208,2395" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23364/chaospendant-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Philips has unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed smart luminaires. These designer additions to its Hue Smart LED lighting system have been co-created with globally-renowned design teams WertelOberfell and Strand+Hvass. The intricate lamps and pendants will be on display at the Philips Forum at the upcoming Light + Building show, which runs in Frankfurt between March 31 and April 4.
Conceived by Danish design duo Strand + Hvass, the Tempest lamps (pictured above) are “inspired by shadows you see when the spring sun shines through naked branches,” explains Christina Strand. “Over 3,000 sticks are intertwined around the hue light source, recreating a captivating scene from nature.”
WertelOberfell designer Jan Wertel, responsible for the Dragonfly table lamp design (pictured below), says that 3D printing provides “freedom, control and even personalisation when designing lighting products.” He adds there are few boundaries for creativity as Hue can generate any mood or lighting effect. “Combined, we have created the most advanced, digital, even futuristic, technologies for a functional, emotional and unique object,” he says, adding: “This is a complex design that could not have been produced before 3D printing. The result is an exquisite light effect that transforms a lifeless living space into a colourfully lit ode to nature.”
<img width="660" height="696" src="/media/23365/table-lamp_660x696.jpg" alt="Table Lamp"/>
Hue is an intelligent lighting system that can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet. Hue lamps are capable of an infinite palette of over 16 million colours. Designers have the option of multiple controls, from timed on-off to syncing colours with weather patterns.
Fully compatible with the stock Hue lighting eco-system of bulbs, lamps, apps and switches, the 3D-printed Philips Hue table and pendant luminaires are made exclusively to pre-order at www.meethue.com.  The pendant is priced at 3,000 euros and the table is 2,499 euros. Regular Hue bulbs and lights are rather more affordable...
Also read: <a href="/news/lutron-intros-led-and-control-systems-at-light-plus-building.aspx">Lutron intros LED and control systems at Light + Building </a><a href="/news/baroncelli-to-unveil-new-lighting-at-shanghai-design.aspx">Baroncelli to unveil new lighting at Shanghai Design </a><a href="/news/chic-industrial-wall-light-introduced-by-copper-silk.aspx">Chic industrial wall light introduced by Copper &amp; Silk</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Intricate made-to-order pendants to debut at Light + Building 2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2397" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="167" createDate="2014-03-28T17:23:56" updateDate="2014-03-28T17:37:12" nodeName="Bold bathroom colours are bang on trend says Laufen" urlName="bold-bathroom-colours-are-bang-on-trend-says-laufen" path="-1,1207,1208,2397" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23370/dazzling-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Swiss manufacturer Laufen says vibrant hues are the on-trend affectation for modern bathrooms, and it’s offering all 2014’s hot colors. Of the 38 special paint finishes available on its various furniture units, four have been named among Pantone's most important colours of the year.
And what are those top colours? According to a survey of designs seen at New York Fashion Week, the top colours for Spring are Dazzling Blue (pictured above), Hemlock, Placid Blue and Pantone’s colour of the year Radiant Orchid, in order below.
Not for the faint hearted, Radiant Orchid brings extreme vibrancy to the contemporary bathroom. Partnered with Dazzling Blue, these colours can be used with softer, pastel shades elsewhere in the room's design. At the other end of the spectrum, Placid Blue is best used if you’re seeking a sense of calmness, alternatively the ornamental green of Hemlock gives a hint of summer all year round.     
<img width="660" height="411" src="/media/23367/hemlock_660x411.jpg" alt="Hemlock"/><img width="660" height="420" src="/media/23368/placid-blue_660x420.jpg" alt="Placid Blue"/><img width="660" height="411" src="/media/23369/radiant-orchid_660x411.jpg" alt="Radiant Orchid"/>“Furniture is the ideal product for introducing colour into the bathroom and we are finding more and more customers choosing from our 38 speciality paint finishes for their own bathroom designs,” comments Laufen's Marketing Manager, Sarah Holey. “The Pantone colours for Spring 2014 available in the Laufen colour palette give a great balance between gentle pastels and bold finishes.”
For information on Laufen’s furniture ranges and its 38 speciality painted finishes available, call the brand on 01530 510007 or visit <a href="http://www.uk.laufen.com" target="_blank">www.uk.laufen.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/drummonds-opens-flagship-london-bathroom-showroom.aspx">Drummonds opens flagship London bathroom showroom </a><a href="/news/laufen-launches-frame-25-bathroom-mirror-collection.aspx">Laufen launches frame 25 bathroom mirror collection </a><a href="/news/black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom.aspx" target="_blank">Black Ash is back and this time it’s in your bathroom</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Swiss manufacturer in tune with Pantone picks for 2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Colours</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2401" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="168" createDate="2014-04-01T12:57:53" updateDate="2014-04-01T13:06:15" nodeName="Beach-like Flow carpet unveiled by Vorwerk" urlName="beach-like-flow-carpet-unveiled-by-vorwerk" path="-1,1207,1208,2401" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23371/flow-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Vorwerk Carpets has introduced a distinctive new addition to its range that’s both visually interesting and resilient. Flow comes in both boardroom carpet and residential iterations, and is described by the company as having the undulating texture of a tropical beach; sounds zany, but there’s certainly something of the Maldives about this floorcovering. The carpet has an unusual three-dimensional undulating texture, as if the shag-like pile is broken into streams. This greater height comes from tufting out the carpet from the base to create a wave-like form. Flow is made from polyamide (aka Nylon), which the company says is both soft underfoot yet offers high durability. The German maker promises it will hold its shape and appearance over the long-term.
Flow is available in a range of vibrant hues, including pink, mustard, grey, white, black and red. It’s priced  at £120 per square metre. For more call  Vorwerk Carpets on 020 7096 5090.
Also read: <a href="/news/felt-rugs-launch-white-on-white-shyrdak-collection.aspx">Felt rugs launch white-on-white Shyrdak collection </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress.aspx">Vispring launches luxury Dartington mattress </a><a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx">Demand rises for distressed antique-looking wood floors</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Tufted appearance creates a tropical vibe, fine weather not guaranteed</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-03-31T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Carpets</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2402" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="169" createDate="2014-04-03T07:46:21" updateDate="2014-04-03T07:55:37" nodeName="SBID International Design Awards 2014 now open" urlName="sbid-international-design-awards-2014-now-open" path="-1,1207,1208,2402" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23372/design-winner-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The SBID International Design Awards 2014 is now open for submissions. Now in its fourth year, SBID has created new categories and a new website for the event, intended to recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence in the interior design industry not only from super luxury projects (pictured above) but also innovative work and new talent achieved on limited budgets.
For 2014, there are fifteen categories, including Best Retail Design, Best Hotel Design, Best Contract and Residential Product, Best Public Space, Best Visualisation (3D renderings), Best Residential Interior Design Project Over £1 million and best KBB (Kitchen, Bedroom &amp; Bathroom).
Each category undergoes an exclusive two-tier judging process by panels of industry experts for both their technical content and design creativity. The public are also invited to vote online for their favourite projects once the finalists have been announced.
This year, the Awards will be judged by a selection of international industry luminaries: Kevin Mau, Senior Creative Director at The Boeing Company; Ben McOwen Wilson, Director of Content Partnerships at YouTube; Jane Preston, Facilities Manager UK, Real Estate &amp; Workplace Services at Google; David Lewis, Managing Director of Sunseeker London; Christopher Jenner, Creative Director at Eurostar; John Mathers, CEO of the Design Council; Mathew Dalby, Design Director at yoo; Carolina Calzada, Managing Directorat Global Color Research; Patrick Taylor, Managing Director of Taylist Media; Katharine Pooley, Founder &amp; Managing Director of Katharine Pooley Ltd; Theresa Dowling, Editor and Group Editorial Director for Progressive Market Intelligence design titles (FX, Blueprint) .
The deadline for submitting entries is Monday 14 July 2014. Finalists will then be announced in August. Sponsors and VIPs will be invited to an afternoon tea at the House of Lords on November 12 and the winners will be announced at the SBID International Design Awards ceremony, to be held at The Dorchester in London on November 14. Entry is free of charge for SBID members, but a fee applies for non-members.
<img width="660" height="582" src="/media/23373/logo_660x582.jpg" alt="Logo"/>For a look at past winners, scoot over to the <a href="http://www.internationaldesignexcellenceawards.com" target="_blank">official SBID awards website here</a>. Also read: <a href="/news/susanna-cots-studio-wins-top-design-award-in-china.aspx" target="_blank">Susanna Cots Studio wins top design award in China </a><a href="/news/sbid-international-design-award-winners-announced.aspx" target="_blank">SBID International Design award winners 2013 announced </a><a href="/news/sound-wave-fountain-wins-design-exquis-competition.aspx" target="_blank">Sound wave fountain wins Design Exquis competition</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New categories added, judging line-up confirmed</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2404" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="170" createDate="2014-04-04T09:01:11" updateDate="2014-04-04T09:12:05" nodeName="VitrA wows with moulded mineral cast washbasins" urlName="vitra-wows-with-moulded-mineral-cast-washbasins" path="-1,1207,1208,2404" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23374/vitra-infinit-mineralcast-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Turkish bathroom specialist VitrA is the latest brand to adopt mineral cast material for washbasins. Comprising 80 per cent natural material (typically sandstone, rock flour or marble chips), mineral cast is extremely robust and allows for very precise casting.
The VitrA team have created two new designs using the material, for its System Infinit and Istanbul ranges. National Sales Manager Darren Paxford explains: “Mineral cast opens up new possibilities for designers as it is much more flexible than traditional materials. This lets designers create products with fluid shapes with no joins that would not have previously been possible with ceramic. It also has many other great benefits such as its brilliant white colour; it's also warm and velvety to the touch.” Paxford adds that it’s “practical, durable and easy to clean and repair”.
The minimalist System Infinit range is characterised by restrained detailing and clean lines. The two new mineral cast washbasins boast a distinctive look. The first uses the expanse of the basin and mimics a water droplet splash (pictured above); the other is more geometric and features a wedge cut out from the central area of the basin with a wide border emphasising the edges. Both come in 100cm and 120cm sizes and are available with a vanity unit in either high gloss white or grey birch finish. A matching tall unit can also be specified. The System Infinit vanity unit and mineralcast 100cm retail from £1496 and £1586 respectively.
The Istanbul range is rather more fluid in design, again suiting the properties of mineral cast, offering extended width and an off-centre, raised, round rim. The washbasin is available in both 100cm (£2710 ) and 120cm iterations(£2845) and is supported by a matching vanity unit in olive green, white or burgundy.
More information on both ranges can be had by calling VitrA on 01235 750 990.
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-debuts-sophisticated-nest-bathroom-collection.aspx">VitrA debuts sophisticated Nest bathroom collection </a><a href="/news/bold-bathroom-colours-are-bang-on-trend-says-laufen.aspx">Bold bathroom colours are bang on-trend says Laufen </a><a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">VitrA M-Line combines high design with ultimate hygene</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Says versatile material opens up unique design opportunities</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2405" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="171" createDate="2014-04-04T10:39:17" updateDate="2014-04-04T10:45:42" nodeName="Mark Humphrey pacts with Grosvenor House Apartments" urlName="mark-humphrey-pacts-with-grosvenor-house-apartments" path="-1,1207,1208,2405" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23375/mark-humphrey.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designer Mark Humphrey has been announced as the official Artist in Residence at the Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living. The two first collaborated in 2012 with the Diamonds and Flames collection which has become a signature attraction at the luxury Park Lane apartment complex. Diamonds and Flames can be seen in the buildings seven-storey atrium as part of a larger selection of Humphrey's work.
Diamonds and Flames comprises organically formed statement pieces such as the Diamond Seat, a rock crystal and Belgian black marble. The designer's work sets out to embrace the broad artistic spectrum of life, fashion, architecture and sculpture, using luxurious materials and cutting-edge manufacturing technology.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Diamonds and Flames creator named Artist in Residence</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Stonework,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2406" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="172" createDate="2014-04-07T09:14:01" updateDate="2014-04-07T09:41:39" nodeName="Paint your home like Game of Thrones, says Mylands" urlName="paint-your-home-like-game-of-thrones,-says-mylands" path="-1,1207,1208,2406" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23382/main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Fans of the hit George R.R. Martin fantasy TV series Game of Thrones can now decorate their homes in the authetic hues from the show, be it the dour tones of the House of Stark, the corrupt opulence of the Lannisters or the exotic splendour of the House of Targaren.
Mylands, Britain's oldest family owned and run paint manufacturer, is the official paint supplier to GOT set builder Acapple Construction in Ireland, and Mylands paints have been used extensively throughout the four seasons to bring the show’s lavish sets to life. Game of Thrones Series 4 debuts in the UK on Sky Atlantic HD today.
By the time the series finale of Season four wrapped (no spoilers!) over 3,060 litres of Mylands paint had been supplied. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most popular colours were green and blue. Over 635 litres of the two colours have been used to create the blue and green screens vital for visual effects.
<img width="660" height="716" src="/media/23380/greenscreen_660x716.jpg" alt="Greenscreen"/>
Recommended colour picks include Jon Snow and the Black Watch - Sinner No.238; Daenerys Targaryen’s Gowns - Eaton Square No.232, Bridge Blue No.222, Maritime No.236, Chambers Gate No.85 and Ludgate Circus No.89;  ‘The Purple Wedding’ Rose Theatre No.249 (the wedding dress!), Theatre Land No.282, Rothschild Street No.296, Plum Tree No.283, Golden Square No.131 and Pimlico No.136; All thing Blood Red - Arts Club Red No.281. And, notes Myland, if Cersei were a Mylands colour, she would be Mayfair Dark No.218.
For a real sense of the theatrical, why not daub your own personal palace in  Mylands Dutch Metal Gold Leaf? Approximately 2,450 sheets of used, which much expected to appear prominently in the pivital 'Purple Wedding' scenes.
100ml sample pots are available priced £3.95 each. Marble Matt Emulsion is priced £34.66 for 2.5L and £61.06 for 5L; Wood and Metal Dead Matt £47.86 (2.5L)/£76.45 (5L); Wood and Metal Eggshell £47.86 (2.5L)/ £76.45 (5L); Wood and Metal Gloss £47.86 (2.5L)/ £76.45 (5L).
Over its 130 years history, the company boasts a long-standing association with the film, television and theatre industry, having supplied paint to some of the world's most famous productions, including both the Harry Potter and James Bond, franchises, assorted Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Les Misérables, Mr. Selfridge and Downton Abbey.
Mylands paints are available in a comprehensive range of interior and exterior finishes across a colour palette comprising 120 colours. Dragons not included.
<img width="660" height="740" src="/media/23381/myland_660x740.jpg" alt="Myland"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/bold-bathroom-colours-are-bang-on-trend-says-laufen.aspx" target="_blank">Bold bathroom colours are bang on trend </a><a href="/news/ecos-organic-paints-launches-artisan-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Ecos Organics Paints launches Artisan collection </a><a href="/news/british-artist-jessica-zoob-heads-in-one-direction.aspx" target="_blank">British artist Jessica Zoob heads in one direction</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Official paint supplier to the hit fantasy show offers authentic hues</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Paints and varnishes</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2419" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="173" createDate="2014-04-09T09:20:36" updateDate="2014-04-09T09:29:40" nodeName="Liebherr redefines cool at Grand Designs Live 2014" urlName="liebherr-redefines-cool-at-grand-designs-live-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2419" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23387/wine-cooler-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>High-end German refrigeration brand Liebherr will unveil its energy efficient 2014 collection, including stylish built in wine cabinets and new NoFrost freezer and freestanding fridge freezer combinations, at Grand Designs Live (May 3 – 11 at Excel, London). Design is certain to be a strong point. “Everything starts with the design process,” says the company, “including the use of high quality components to provide longevity and the highest energy efficiency.” Liebherr won the coveted Red Dot award for innovation in 2013.
Destined to attract admiring glances from wine connoisseurs is the UWT1682 handle-less built in wine cabinet (pictured below). Not only does it look swish, low vibration compressors and TipOpen technology prevent vibrations that disturb the wine maturing process. TipOpen opens the door by 7cm when tapped lightly, then automatic soft closes if it’s not opened any further after 3 seconds. The cabinet has the capacity to store up to 34 bottles with telescopic pull out beech shelves. Two independently controlled temperature zones are provided for red and white wines. Running noise is said to be low, ideal for open plan kitchen designs.
<img width="660" height="383" src="/media/23388/winer-cooler-front-on_660x383.jpg" alt="Winer Cooler Front On"/><img width="660" height="554" src="/media/23389/no-frost-front_660x554.jpg" alt="No Frost Front"/>
Similarly noteworthy are Liebherr's NoFrost freezers, which boasts professional grade cooling performance. Humidity is expelled as chilled air circulates and freezes the food. This new approach allows a much larger storage capacity and keeps the freezer constantly frost free. Pictured above is the IGN3556 A++ NoFrost model which will debut at the show.
In total, visitors will get hands-on with 20 new Liebherr models at the event, most rated at A++ and A+++ efficiency.
Also read: <a href="/news/magnet-shaker-kitchen-gets-new-colour-option.aspx">Magnet Shaker kitchen gets new colour option </a><a href="/news/slick-new-showroom-for-designspace-london.aspx">Slick new showroom for Designspace London </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx">Ikea intros modular kitchen system, shakes up industry</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New wine cooler and pro grade freezers lead energy efficient line-up</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2422" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="174" createDate="2014-04-11T09:04:34" updateDate="2014-04-11T09:15:09" nodeName="Atelier Steaven Richard intros metal Parquet flooring" urlName="atelier-steaven-richard-intros-metal-parquet-flooring" path="-1,1207,1208,2422" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23391/steaven-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Atelier Steaven Richard, a French specialist supplier of upmarket metalwork for use in interior decoration, has developed a spectacular metal Parquet-style floor. The company, which recently displayed the à la Mode floorcovering at the French Design Forum in central London, says the textured metal can be made from nickel silver, bronze or stainless steel.
The studio, better known for its classic wrought-iron work, actually developed the flooring in response to a request by Parisian fashion house Chanel to cover its creator's studio floor with a Versailles parquet floor made of metal. As a result, the company can now offer clients an entirely customisable metallic Parquet-style covering, with a multiplicity of design options with regard to textures and shapes.
<img width="660" height="986" src="/media/23390/parquet-chanel_660x986.jpg" alt="Parquet Chanel"/>
Following the introduction of the textured-metal floor (pictured above), founder and owner Steaven Richard (top) says he is now looking to develop new manufacturing processes, supported by the Ile de France Innovation Centre, the centre for innovation for Paris and its region.
The Atelier Steaven Richard workshop was opened in 2001 and while based in Paris, serves designers internationally. The company has been awarded the Living Heritage Company label, a mark of recognition given by the French government, and is a member of Grands Ateliers de France, a network of excellence covering over 80 traditional trades across the country. For more, <a href="http://www.steavenrichard.fr%20" target="_blank">visit the company online at here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/bethan-gray-expands-brogue-table-range-for-lapicida.aspx%20" target="_blank">Bethan Gray expands Brogue table range for Lapicida </a><a href="/%20http:/www.insideid.co.uk/news/leoline-launches-well-travelled-flooring-collection.aspx%20" target="_blank">Leoline launches well travelled flooring collection </a><a href="/features/in-depth-the-making-of-the-blooming-branches.aspx%20">In-depth: The making of Blooming Branches</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>French metalwork studio develops textured metal for Chanel</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Metalwork,Flooring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="4071" parentID="2422" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-11-12T09:58:19" updateDate="2016-11-12T09:58:20" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2422,4071" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4072" parentID="4071" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-11-12T09:58:20" updateDate="2016-11-12T09:58:20" nodeName="Paul Brewer_1" urlName="paul-brewer_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2422,4071,4072" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Paul Brewer</name><email>paulbrewer2@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Parquet flooring is the second most popular flooring after wood. So, in different communities, we have found the use of parquet flooring; especially in the case of home decor interior designers are choosing parquet flooring. It consists of several kinds of beneficial features and specifications and here in this article, we can get a complete description about parquet flooring. Thanks for such a wonderful article.
http://ace-surfaces.com/recycled-sustainable-surfaces/</bodyText><memberId>4070</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2424" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="175" createDate="2014-04-13T09:27:11" updateDate="2014-04-13T09:33:56" nodeName="Encourage creativity with chalkboard paints" urlName="encourage-creativity-with-chalkboard-paints" path="-1,1207,1208,2424" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23392/chalkboard.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Using chalkboard paints can dramatically change how certain spaces around a home are used. Children can be encouraged to vent artistically in their bedrooms, shopping lists and recipes can be scribbled onto a kitchen wall, or home owners can simply create a message wall near the front door. And the good news is that chalkboard paint isn’t restricted to black.
Specialist paint supplier Ecos Organic Paints has now expanded its Chalkboard range to no fewer than 180 colours, allowing designers to perfectly integrate this fun functionality into any home. What’s more, says the brand, you won’t need proprietary chalks to create your doodles. The Ecos range works happily with regular pavement chalk, and has a surface that can easily be wiped clean.
“Finding innovative paint solutions for our clients is at the heart of our business,” declares the company “and we are thrilled that the Chalkboard Paint, which is so popular among homeowners with children, is completely non-toxic like all other products in the Ecos range.” 
The Chalkboard paint range is priced at £28.14 per litre. For details on stockists call the brand on 01524 852 371.
Also read: <a href="/news/paint-your-home-like-game-of-thrones,-says-mylands.aspx" target="_blank">Paint your home like Game of Thrones, says Mylands </a><a href="/news/lutron-launches-huge-fabric-range-for-high-tech-blinds.aspx" target="_blank">Lutron launches huge fabric range for high tech blinds </a><a href="/news/panasonic-invites-designers-to-craft-solar-light-lanterns.aspx%20%20%20" target="_blank">Panasonic invites designers to craft solar light lanterns</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Ecos Organic Paints expands graffiti friendly range to 180 colours</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Paints and varnishes</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2425" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="176" createDate="2014-04-13T11:09:25" updateDate="2014-04-13T14:17:28" nodeName="Design industry luminaries debate The Ideal Home" urlName="design-industry-luminaries-debate-the-ideal-home" path="-1,1207,1208,2425" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23394/design-debate-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Geffrye Museum in London, devoted to the history of home and interior design, will stage an expert designer debate, as part of its ongoing exhibition Useful + beautiful: contemporary design for the home. The discussion, entitled An Ideal Home?, takes place on the evening of May 8. Panelists for this one-off confab comprise celebrated trendsetter Wayne Hemingway, Creative Director at Heal's Carmel Allen,  Senior Lecturer at Royal College of Art Gareth Williams, Head of Design at First Base Sean Cook, and Creative Director at The Future Laboratory Kirsty Minns. The group will consider what good design means for the home, both now and in the future. It’s certain to be lively.
Topics up for discussion will include technology, the environment and the economic, commercial and political landscape. On the night, the museum and exhibition open from 6pm, with the discussion runing from 7-8.30pm Tickets are £18, with £14.50 concesions; this includes free entry to the exhibition and a glass of wine.
The Useful + beautiful exhibition showcases cutting edge domestic design by leading designers and fresh new talents from London, and runs until August 25. Everyday entry is £5.
Also read: <a href="/news/natuzzi-to-unveil-don-giovanni-sofa-in-milan.aspx" target="_blank">Natuzzi to unveil Don Giovanni sofa in Milan </a><a href="/news/lutron-intros-led-and-control-systems-at-light-plus-building.aspx" target="_blank">Lutron intros LED and control systems at Light + Building </a><a href="/news/decorex-announces-new-venue-for-2014-event.aspx" target="_blank">Decores announces new venue for 2014 event</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Wayne Hemingway heads panel discussion at the Geffrye Museum</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Exhibition</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2426" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="177" createDate="2014-04-14T18:41:43" updateDate="2014-04-14T18:59:17" nodeName="Kelly Hoppen champions Samsung curved TVs" urlName="kelly-hoppen-champions-samsung-curved-tvs" path="-1,1207,1208,2426" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23399/samsung_curved_-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Kelly Hoppen has described Samsung’s revolutionary new curved TV as “a piece of art," saying: "it instantly draws your attention. I think it gives a more comfortable feeling of immersion. Watching one is much more than sitting in front of the TV.”
The design guru, pictured below with Samsung consumer electronics VP Rob King (from the left), award winning cinematographer John Mathieson and Samsung UK president Andy Griffiths, was espousing at the launch of the remarkable television, said to usher in a new era of TV design, held recently at the Gherkin in London.
Samsung’s incoming HU8500 TVs are available in 55-, 65- and 78-inch screen sizes. Not only are they curved like a cinema screen, but they also offer four times the picture detail of conventional Full HD TVs. The new so-called 4K UHD models are the first in what is being described as a new generation of Ultra High Definition displays.
“The Samsung curved television is an incredible example of just how much TV design has evolved in a relatively short space of time,” said Hoppen. “This makes it much easier for designers like myself to make the TV a focal point of the room. I’m finding that more and more, clients are expecting their home technology to act as one, creating a connected home.”
<img width="660" height="453" src="/media/23397/samsung-curved-uhd-launch-speakers-rob-king-kelly-hoppen-john-mathieson-andrew-griffiths_660x453.jpg" alt="Samsung Curved UHD Launch Speakers - Rob King , Kelly Hoppen , John Mathieson &amp; Andrew Griffiths"/>
According to Hoppen, the days of hiding the telly from view are over. “I love watching TV and it’s no surprise that I like to see a TV fully on show or smoothly integrated a room,”” she revealed. “With this curved TV I would maximise the viewing space to make sure your eyes are drawn to it. It’s such a sculptural device.” The Dragon’s Den star adds that in her experience the size of the TV should be proportionate to the size of the room.
“What’s at the heart of good design is an environment where you don’t actually see everything at once. When you walk into a space, it’s a bit like baking a cake, a recipe. You have to have all the different layers of design to create the overall effect,” said Hoppen. “Samsung’s design philosophy is to provide the most captivating viewing experience. And who wouldn’t want that in their home? I believe that when you put television in a room, the room immediately becomes friendlier. People gravitate to the place where the television is placed. TV is a bit feature in most of our lives, and it’s a fact that a room with a TV in it will be used far more than a room without.”
The new curved Samsung HU8500 UHD TVs are on sale now. Prices start at £2,700.
Also read: <a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx" target="_blank">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/reviews/samsung-ww9000-washing-machine-review.aspx" target="_blank">Samsung WW9000 washing machine review </a><a href="/features/in-depth-samsung-design-secrets-revealed.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: Samsung design secrets revealed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Describes revolutionary Samsung 4K UHD TVs as sculptural and immersive</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Technology,Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2429" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="178" createDate="2014-04-15T07:44:39" updateDate="2014-04-15T08:00:54" nodeName="IKEA returns to its roots with NORNÄS collection" urlName="ikea-returns-to-its-roots-with-nornaes-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2429" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23402/nornas-bed-frame-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>IKEA has returned to its Scandinavian roots, with the launch of a new design collection said to “showcase the raw and natural feel of pinewood.” The NORNÄS collection comprises a wide range of furniture made exclsuively from trees sourced in the far north of Sweden. 
Marcus Engman, the Design Director for NORNÄS, explains: “We started off by selecting trees from well managed forests and cutting and sawing the logs in a way to minimise waste and reveal the unique and natural qualities of each piece.” Engman notes the cold environment and slow growth of the trees means the wood is extremely durable. The result are slimmer and lighter designs.  
Range highlights include a low-profile bedframe (pictured above, priced at £220) with matching bedside table (£45), and multiplicity of storage options (bench with storage, below, £90).
<img width="660" height="374" src="/media/23400/ph028784_660x374.jpg" alt="PH028784"/>
<img width="660" height="341" src="/media/23401/nornas-bench_660x341.jpg" alt="NORNAS Bench"/>Marianne Hagberg and Knut Hagberg, the sibling designer team responsible, says the concept behind all the pieces is classic craftsmanship. “We wanted to combine the traditional feeling of pine from the north of Sweden and bring it into the future with a modern contemporary design that really is built to last. To do this we designed each piece in a craftsmanlike way with details like bevelled edges and sturdy traditional construction techniques.” Designers can further customise the products using paints and stains. “We were able to intentionally make use of variations in the grain as well as knots and markings so that each piece is completely unique.”
Also read: <a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA intros modular kitchen system, shakes-up industry </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed </a><a href="/news/liebherr-redefines-cool-at-grand-designs-live-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Liebherr redefines cool at Grand Designs Live 2014</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Intros extensive Scandinavian pine range with a modern twist</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Storage,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><Image id="2432" parentID="2429" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-04-15T07:56:14" updateDate="2014-04-15T08:01:14" nodeName="NORNÄS bedside table" urlName="nornaes-bedside-table" path="-1,1207,1208,2429,2432" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23403/nornas-bedside-table-ú45-002.jpg</image><bodyText>The NORNÄS bedside table retails for £45...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2433" parentID="2429" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="1" createDate="2014-04-15T07:57:02" updateDate="2014-04-15T08:01:17" nodeName="NORNÄS cabinet" urlName="nornaes-cabinet" path="-1,1207,1208,2429,2433" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23404/nornas-cabinet.jpg</image><bodyText>The NORNÄS cabinet, priced at £110...</bodyText></Image><Image id="2434" parentID="2429" level="4" creatorID="2" sortOrder="2" createDate="2014-04-15T07:59:37" updateDate="2014-04-15T08:01:19" nodeName="NORNÄS wardrobe" urlName="nornaes-wardrobe" path="-1,1207,1208,2429,2434" isDoc="" nodeType="1181" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="Image"><image>/media/23405/nornas-wardrobe.jpg</image><bodyText>The NORNÄS wardrobe, priced £170...</bodyText></Image></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2436" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="179" createDate="2014-04-16T16:39:32" updateDate="2014-04-16T16:49:54" nodeName="European Hotel Design Awards 2014 open for entries" urlName="european-hotel-design-awards-2014-open-for-entries" path="-1,1207,1208,2436" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23406/the-alpina-gstaad-by-the-gallery-hba-high-res-credit-eric-laignel.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The European Hotel Design Awards 2014 is now open for entries. The competition aims to showcase excellence in hotel architecture and design and is organised by Sleeper magazine. Winners will be revealed during a dinner and ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, on November 25. Last year, the Alpina Gstaad (pictured above), designed by The Gallery HBA, won three awards including the European Hotel Design of the Year.
The deadline for entries is Friday, May 31, with the shortlist to be announced on July 25. The Awards are decided on both creative merit and commercial viability, with each shortlisted entry visited by a member from the panel of judges.
This year, the chair of the judging panel is Celia Geyer, Senior Director Architecture &amp; Design for Hilton Worldwide. “As a benchmark for excellence, innovation and creativity, the European Hotel Design Awards bring gravitas and recognition not just to the design community but across the hospitality industry as a whole,” she says. “The breadth and diversity of projects entered make this one of the industry’s top accolades.”
Additional members of the judging panel to date include Caroline Cundall, associate director of GA Design; Catarina Mollen-Runas, CEO of Nordic Property Management; Daniel Englender, MD of Benjamin West; Eileen Keribar, founder of Proxi Advisory; Eugene Staal, senior VP for technical development at Rezidor; Guy Dittrich, freelancer writer and moderator; Inge Moore, President Europe HBA; Javier Hortal, project leader across the EMEA for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Matt Turner, Editor of Sleeper magazine and Sarah Camilleri, editor and publisher of European Spa Magazine; Sybil de Margerie, founder of SM Design; and Sören Hullberg, founder of Story Hotels.
This year’s categories comprise: The Architecture Awards: Adaptive Re-Use Renovation New build
The Interior Design Awards: Bar Bedrooms &amp; Bathrooms Café or All Day Dining Lobby, Lounge &amp; Public Spaces Restaurant Spa &amp; Wellness Suite
The Tomorrow’s Hotel Award The Outstanding Contribution Award (for an individual, selected by the judges) The European Hotel Design of The Year Award
Also read: <a href="/news/mark-humphrey-pacts-with-grosvenor-house-apartments.aspx">Mark Humphrey pacts with Grosvenor House Apartments </a><a href="/features/reviewed-four-seasons-istanbul-hotel.aspx">Reviewed: Fours Saesons Istanbul Hotel </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>EHDA Awards judges and deadlines confirmed</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Hotels,Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2437" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="180" createDate="2014-04-17T11:22:37" updateDate="2014-04-17T11:33:42" nodeName="Harlequin London opens new lighting showroom" urlName="harlequin-london-opens-new-lighting-showroom" path="-1,1207,1208,2437" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23407/saint-louis-vibration-table-lamp.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Harlequin London has just launched a new lighting showroom, featuring a raft of luxury lighting pieces including table and floor lamps, ceiling pendants, wall lights and chandeliers. Eleven high-end brands are respresented, including Saint-Louis, baccarat, Christofle, B-Home, Hering Berlin, Arca and Venini. Pictured above is the Vibration table lamp from Saint-Louis.
Not only does the new space boast a spectacular range of off the shelf illumination, designers and specifiers can also take advantage of the 4,500 sq ft showroom’s customisation services. Items can be created with specific sizes and finishes, or new pieces commissioned directly with specific manufacturers. Harlequin London also offers designers a complimentary design service, wherein lighting finishes can be matched with furniture. Pictured below is the Saint-Louis Mystere black chandelier and the Guiliano Tincani Coral Table Lamp.
<img width="660" height="410" src="/media/23408/saint-louis-mystere_660x410.jpg" alt="Saint -Louis Mystere"/>
<img width="660" height="880" src="/media/23409/guiliano-tincani-coral-table-lamp_660x880.jpg" alt="Guiliano Tincani Coral Table Lamp"/>
Naturally, this lighting selection isn’t just restricted to living rooms. Harlequin also works extensively within the yacht and private jet sector, in case you need inspiration on fitting out these most demanding of interiors too.
For more call the Harlequin showroom on 020 7384 1911 or visit online at <a href="http://www.harlequin-london.com" target="_blank">www.harlequin-london.com</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/3d-printed-hue-compatible-luminaires-unveiled.aspx" target="_blank">3D printed Hue compatible luminaires unveiled </a><a href="/news/chic-industrial-wall-light-introduced-by-copper-silk.aspx" target="_blank">Chic industrial wall light introduced by Copper &amp; Silk </a><a href="/news/kolarz-to-unveil-new-designs-at-frankfurt-light-plus-building.aspx" target="_blank">Kolarz to unveil new designs at Frankfurt Light+Building</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New Chelsea home for Europe’s premium lighting brands</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting Design,Showrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2445" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="181" createDate="2014-04-18T11:15:11" updateDate="2014-04-18T11:29:40" nodeName="Modern historic textiles bring heritage to interiors" urlName="modern-historic-textiles-bring-heritage-to-interiors" path="-1,1207,1208,2445" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23420/chairs-2.png</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>We’ve fallen just a little bit in love with Zardi &amp; Zardi’s historic reproduction tapestries. For those looking for something a little unusual with a heritage angle, these digitally printed linen fabrics are hard to beat. Supremely versatile, the textiles can be used as traditional wall hanging, fabric walling, curtains, cushions and upholstering furniture (pictured above).
Renaissance style patterns have become Zardi &amp; Zardi’s signature look. Printed onto Belgium linen using state of the art equipment, the company has been able to capture with extraordinary accuracy the authenticity of antique textiles. The prints have been adopted by interior designers to decorate private houses, boutique hotels and restaurants. 
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Zardi &amp; Zardi’s Classic and Bespoke Collections have been primarily sourced from the National Trust and the V&amp;A, although some have come from private ownership.
Recently the company collaborated with interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. “The exquisite workmanship and attention to detail that is exhibited by Zardi &amp; Zardi in their reproduction tapestries and fabrics is beyond amazing,” enthuses Bullard, who says he recently used items from the collection as part of a restoration of a 12th century castle in Umbria. “Not only is the quality faultless, the final results are breathtaking and cannot be distinguished from the originals unless you get very, very close and touch them”.
According to director PJ Keeling, the company has supplied historic houses, museums and private residences.“We are often appointed to create replica tapestries when the original either has needed to be taken down for conservation or is to be loaned for exhibition”, he says. “We can create a wide range of different sized replica hangings. I think that largest was for set of six tapestries each of which measured in excess of 8x5m, and the smallest we have ever made was just one square foot as a “fill” for a damaged tapestry”.
<img width="660" height="639" src="/media/23419/196375_num718295_660x639.jpg" alt="196375_num 718295"/>
Designers should note that Zardi &amp; Zardi has recently begun to offer a replica painting service, printing digital images of artwork onto canvas, then finished the art by hand for an authentic look and framed accordingly.
For more on the <a href="http://www.zardiandzardi.co.uk/" target="_blank">Zardi &amp; Zardi textile range, visit the brand online here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/sandberg-launches-first-digital-wallpaper-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Sandberg launches first digital wallpaper collection </a><a href="/news/harlequin-leonida-wallpapers-extol-distressed-opulence.aspx" target="_blank">Harlequin Leonida wallpapers extol distressed opulence </a><a href="/features/case-study-pole-position-upgrade-for-stirling-moss.aspx" target="_blank">Case study: pole position upgrade for Stirling Moss</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Zardi &amp; Zardi printed fabrics are classically versatile</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Textiles,Fabric</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2451" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="182" createDate="2014-04-21T17:43:23" updateDate="2014-04-21T17:56:03" nodeName="Dornbracht to intro copper collection at Hotelympia" urlName="dornbracht-to-intro-copper-collection-at-hotelympia" path="-1,1207,1208,2451" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23423/copper.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>German manufacturer Dornbracht will launch a spectacular new copper-coloured bathroom collection at Hotelympia, the UK's largest foodservice and hospitality event which takes place at London's Excel April 28 – May 1. Dornbracht will embrace the colour trend with its MEM fitting series finished in Cyprum, which is made of 18-carat gold and copper (pictured above).
The MEM design has been around for over a decade, but for 2014 gets some subtle alterations which the manufacturer says will enable a number of new outlet and control combinations. New this year is a freestanding bath mixer which incorporates a cascade spout and a bar-type hand shower.
Visitors to the show will also get to see Dornbracht's Smart Water range, developed it says “with the future of bathroom technology and design in mind.” There will also be opportunity to enjoy an invigorating foot-bathing experience at the stand!
Other exhibits from Dornbracht will include Alape's collection of 3mm-thick glassed steel basins, the flat table washstand Betty Blue and the furniture module system Init. The latter will be shown for the first time in Firnis, said to be an “exceptionally hardwearing finish that unites the advantages of laminates and varnishes in a single material.”
On Wednesday April 30, architect and product designer Yorgo Lykouria will take part in Hotelympia's Design Stage seminars. Subjects will include architectonic unity in architecture, product design and film with examples of his works. Alape's relationship with London-based designer Lykouria dates back to the late 90s; he has since designed a series of basins and an all-in-one wall system for the brand.
For more on <a href="http://www.hotelympia.com%20" target="_blank">Hotelympia visit the official event website here</a>.
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>On trend bathroom finish to spearhead a range of innovations</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Hotels,Bathrooms,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2452" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="183" createDate="2014-04-25T08:55:54" updateDate="2014-04-25T09:13:07" nodeName="Lexon launches Script clock collection, wins Red Dot" urlName="lexon-launches-script-clock-collection,-wins-red-dot" path="-1,1207,1208,2452" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23426/wall-clock-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lexon has introduced a seductive new collection of LED clocks from award-winning British designers Adrian and Jeremy Wright. The Script collection includes a wall clock, alarm clock and watch and can be considered a modern twist on the classic seventies 7-segment digital display. Once used on everything from calculators to digital watches, the display has been reconfigured here to create a new digital font. The line recently won a Red Dot design award.
The Script wall clock (pictured above) sits within a slim matt ABS rubber case, and can be wall-mounted or used with a supplied screw in stand as a mantle clock. It measures a compact 33.4 x 10.6 x 1.9 cm and retails for £99. It’s joined by the Script alarm clock, pictured below. Buttons for setting the time and alarm are discreetly located on the back of the clock, and there is a touch sensor on top which lights up the electro luminous display so it can be seen at night. This touch sensor also doubles as the snooze button. It’s available in four colours and retails for £49.
<img width="660" height="288" src="/media/23425/alarm-crop_660x288.jpg" alt="Alarm Crop"/>Finally there’s the £129 Script watch, which features a stainless steel case and leather strap. Interior designers can pick up all models online from <a href="http://www.giftswithstyle.co.uk" target="_blank">www.giftswithstyle.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-champions-samsung-curved-tvs.aspx" target="_blank">Kelly Hoppen champions Samsung curved TVs </a><a href="/news/liebherr-redefines-cool-at-grand-designs-live-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Liebherr redfines cool at Grand Designs Live 2014 </a><a href="/news/paint-your-home-like-game-of-thrones,-says-mylands.aspx">Paint your home like Game of Thrones, says Mylands</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Classic segmented LED display reimagined as a cool digital font</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furnishings,Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2455" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="184" createDate="2014-04-25T10:18:45" updateDate="2014-04-25T10:23:00" nodeName="Basin mixers go digital as Crosswater outs new range" urlName="basin-mixers-go-digital-as-crosswater-outs-new-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2455" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23427/pro-digital-basin-mixer.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Crosswater has introduced a range of digital basin mixers, as part of an expansion of its multi-outlet water delivery system for showers and baths. The mixers offer users controls that move at the touch of a finger, and communicate temperature via a colour changing light. The controls have three memory temperature settings to suit individual user preferences, and can be deck or wall mounted, offering an uncluttered modern aesthetic to countertop or undermount basins. “This range represents a real advance in water control,” enthuses Crosswater's Digital Manager Pete Mersh.
The digital controls are now available on Crosswater’s Wisp and Pro ranges. The Wisp is a flat, slim wall spout that can be supplied with either a separate digital control suitable for deck or wall mounting, or on a wall plate that includes the control. The swan neck Pro (pictured above) includes one basin mounted and five wall mounted styles; there’s a choice of longer spouts to suit vessel or under-counter basins.
 “The controls reflect the current trend for fuss-free design and are the perfect partner for classic or modern sanitaryware,” says Mersh. “The light ring around the edge of the control gives a clear indication of temperature and flow is restricted to five litres per minute to save water.”
Also read: <a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx" target="_blank">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/drummonds-opens-london-luxury-bathroom-showroom.aspx">Drummonds opens London luxury bathroom showroom </a><a href="/news/crosswater-launches-the-rio-revive-holistic-shower.aspx">Croswater launches the rio Revive holistic shower</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Temperature touch control transforms the bathroom experience</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2459" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="185" createDate="2014-04-26T08:24:12" updateDate="2014-04-26T08:38:24" nodeName="Kloeber intros Kustomslide lift and slide door range" urlName="kloeber-intros-kustomslide-lift-and-slide-door-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2459" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23431/kustomslide-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Sliding doors specialist Kloeber has expanded its offerings with the Kustomslide Plus and Kustomslide Mono Lift and Slide door range. The two new options provide an alternative to folding sliding doors for those looking for a flexible and aesthetic sliding option.
Matt Higgs, Sales Director, says: “I'm really excited about the launch of our new Lift and Slide aluminium door systems. We're seeing a real leaning towards this type of door recently.” The new slim doors have been designed to give more glass and less frame. “The Lift and Slide mechanism means we can make doors with huge panels of glass without compromising the easy operation,” adds Higgs. “My expectation is very high in terms of what this product will bring to the range and I'm positive it's quickly going to become one of our bestselling doors.”
Kustomslide Plus offers up to six sliding door panels; a two track option has the benefit of a low profile threshold. Kustomslide Mono is a single track version with a fixed panel directly glazed into the frame, creating exceptionally narrow sight lines and a more cost effective option on two, three and four panel doors.
Specifiers should note that there’s a choice of any RAL colour for the factory finish, plus different handle types and finishes and the option of double or triple glazing, solar-control and self-cleaning glass. All door sets are bespoke made to order with frame sizes from 1.5m wide up to 13m wide and up to 2.8m in height. Prices start from £2,000 for Kustomslide Plus and from £1,850 for Kustomslide Mono (excluding VAT, fitting and delivery).
Based in Cambridgeshire, Kloeber offers both bespoke and set size folding sliding doors, along with a wide variety of other window and entrance solutions, including inward opening tilt and turn windows, French doors, contemporary and traditional entrance door systems and more.
Also read: <a href="/news/iq-glass-introduces-innovare-flush-glazing-system.aspx" target="_blank">IQ Glass introduces Innovare flush glazing system </a><a href="/news/decorex-announces-new-venue-for-2014-event.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex announces new venue for 2014 event</a><a href="/designers/john-osborn-design/sensational-self-build-celebrates-invention.aspx" target="_blank"> Sensational self build celebrates innvention</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Versatile offerings reflect trend back to aesthetically pleasing sliding doors</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Doors,Glazing</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="4369" parentID="2459" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-07-14T13:04:17" updateDate="2017-07-14T13:04:17" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2459,4369" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4370" parentID="4369" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2017-07-14T13:04:18" updateDate="2017-07-14T13:04:19" nodeName="Ethan Connor_1" urlName="ethan-connor_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2459,4369,4370" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Ethan Connor</name><email>ethanconnor248@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>During the construction of the house, we plan for the installation of doors and windows. We definitely concern with the interior designer to choose the best doors and windows. Most probably there are different types of doors and windows are available in the market, but people are choosing as according to their choice and preferences. Here in this article, we have found the use of sliding doors and it looks adorable. 
https://allcitywindowsanddoors.com/which-is-better-an-aluminum-sliding-door-or-a-solid-patio-door/</bodyText><memberId>4368</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2460" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="186" createDate="2014-04-26T09:04:54" updateDate="2014-04-26T09:13:57" nodeName="Bauhaus launches Serene basin with Platinum glaze" urlName="bauhaus-launches-serene-basin-with-platinum-glaze" path="-1,1207,1208,2460" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23432/bauhaus-serene.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury is writ large across the new Serene basin from Bauhaus. Boasting an usual Platinum glaze, it adds a metallic note to traditional bathroom ceramics. The technically difficult finish is realised in subtle silvery grey and offers a soft sheen.
Manufactured in Italy, the Serene also has a super slim wall profile (just 580 x 350 x 150 mm) and matches a wide collection of vanity units available from the brand; it's designed to sit on a worktop with either a tall or wall-mounted tap. Pictured above, the Serene is partnered with the Wisp wall mounted basin filler, available from sister company Crosswater.
If you don’t need the Platinum overtone, the Serene can also be specified in traditional white ceramic. “Gentle tones are still a favourite in UK bathrooms,” explains Marten Baker, lead designer of Bauhaus “but an elegant finish like Platinum is the ideal choice for customers who want an inspiring, impactful change from white. The finish works very well with the woods tones of our furniture, especially the darker finishes like Black Ash and Ebony.”
The platinum basin retails for £569, with the Wisp wall mounted basin fillers from Crosswater priced at £239. The Bauhaus Edge 1200mm single drawer console, pictured above, retails for £1,045. All Bauhaus basins are supplied with a 15 year guarantee.
Also read: <a href="/news/basin-mixers-go-digital-as-crosswater-outs-new-range.aspx" target="_blank">Basin mixers go digital as Crosswater outs new range </a><a href="/news/black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom.aspx" target="_blank">Black Ash is back and this time it’s in your bathroom </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Feeling flush? Put some precious metal into your bathroom</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2467" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="187" createDate="2014-04-28T11:33:58" updateDate="2014-04-28T11:42:21" nodeName="James Grace intros StairStore storage solution" urlName="james-grace-intros-stairstore-storage-solution" path="-1,1207,1208,2467" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23441/combo2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking to expand your storage horizons? Then take a closer look under those stairs, says staircase specialist James Grace. According to the company which has made a name for itself with renovations at shows such as Grand Designs Live and The Ideal Home Show that dead space is just begging to house bespoke storage solutions for shoes and coats. The company says it can build its StairStore shelving solutions into any of its staircase renovation projects.
Unlike a whole staircase replacement, James Grace only removes non-structural elements, such as handrail, spindles and newel posts, and installs new replacements. The remaining steps and staircase carcass are re-clad in wood veneers. Projects start from £2,000 and can be completed in 48 hours.
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The StairStore utilises smooth running pull-out units, which can be optimized for shoe storage, or built to feature coat racks, shelving solutions and display options. Typically that unused area beneath the stairs will free up a valuable 2.3m² of space. For more visit James Grace online at <a href="http://www.staircase-renovations.co.uk" target="_blank">www.staircase-renovations.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/ikea-returns-to-its-roots-with-nornaes-collection.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA returns to its roots with NORNÄS collection </a><a href="/news/sliderobes-promises-to-solve-your-storage-solutions.aspx" target="_blank">Sliderobes promises to solve your storage solutions </a><a href="/news/bespoke-kitchen-furniture-can-be-chic-and-practical.aspx" target="_blank">Bespoke kitchen furniture can be chic and practical</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Bespoke storage option provides a new home for shoes and more</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Storage,Renovation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2469" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="188" createDate="2014-04-30T13:11:44" updateDate="2014-04-30T13:23:11" nodeName="Are walk-in wardrobes the next big thing?" urlName="are-walk-in-wardrobes-the-next-big-thing" path="-1,1207,1208,2469" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23442/walk-in-wardobe-from-john-lewis-of-hungerford-crop.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Handmade furniture specialist John Lewis of Hungerford, has identified walk-in wardrobes as one of the big trends for 2014. Designed to maximise storage space with a range of clever solutions, walk-in wardrobes have become a hot item for renovators and interior designers. Demand has grown steadily reveals the brand. “Walk-in wardrobes are much more accessible these days,” says Kiran Noonan, sales and marketing director at John Lewis of Hungerford. “We go into homes and convert spare rooms and small spaces. Turn that under-used small room that doubles as a study into a walk-in wardrobe. Or, if you are thinking of converting a loft, then try leaving room for a walk-in wardrobe. Good storage can really add value to your home and everyone wants that at the moment.”
Helpfully, John Lewis of Hungerford's instore designers are on hand to guide buyers through the variety of options available and help plan any bespoke wardrobe project, to ensure that the best use is made of available space. Interior storage options include shoe pull-outs, tie rails and solid oak drawers. Shelving can be matched with hanging rails as appropriate. The store says it wants to help customers create “that boutique feel.”  Wardrobe spaces can also be painted as specified, with over 100 finishing hues available.  Prices start at £6,600.
John Lewis of Hungerford recently revamped its Fulham London showroom for 2014, to house both kitchen and bedroom ranges, complete with examples of walk-in wardrobes. It also has a showroom in Wantage (Oxfordshire). To view the complete range of bedroom and <a href="http://www.john-lewis.co.uk">kitchen furniture available, visit www.john-lewis.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/bespoke-kitchen-furniture-can-be-chic-and-practical.aspx" target="_blank">Bespoke kitchen furniture can be chic and practical </a><a href="/news/siematic-revamps-luxury-kitchen-storage-system.aspx%20%20%20" target="_blank">Siematic revamps luxury kitchen storage system </a><a href="/news/bold-bathroom-colours-are-bang-on-trend-says-laufen.aspx" target="_blank">Bold bathroom colours are bang on trend says Laufen</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Extra hanging space adds value says John Lewis of Hungerford</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-04-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Storage,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2471" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="189" createDate="2014-05-01T10:51:58" updateDate="2014-05-01T13:14:53" nodeName="Cara sofa from Insider Chic offers glam-rock elegance" urlName="cara-sofa-from-insider-chic-offers-glam-rock-elegance" path="-1,1207,1208,2471" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23445/main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking for sofa with more than a dash of glam rock elegance? Then get an eyeful of the new Cara button-back upright sofa from Insider Chic, it’s a real headtuner. This armless sofa is upholstered with a striking powder blue linen fabric and sits on retro coasters for easy maneouvering. It can be partnered with a matching button-backed Club chair.
The design should be easy to accommodate, as the overall dimensions are just 88 x 85 x 125cm (h/d/w). We think the Cara would look just as groovy in a hallway or bedroom, as a contemporary living room. The sculpted legs provide extra detail, really adding an element of period detail. The Cara sofa retails for £825, with the matching chair (pictured below) at £625. For more, visit <a href="http://insiderchic.net">Insider Chic online</a>. 
<img width="236" height="178" src="/media/23446/club-chair.jpg" alt="Club Chair"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/design-industry-luminaries-debate-the-ideal-home.aspx" target="_blank">Design luminaries debate the Ideal Home </a><a href="/news/natuzzi-to-unveil-don-giovanni-sofa-in-milan.aspx" target="_blank">Natuzzi to unveil Don Giovanni sofa in Milan </a><a href="/news/joi-design-brings-sixties-vibe-to-furniture-debut.aspx" target="_blank">JOI-Design brings sixties vibe to furniture debut</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>From sculpted legs to button-back, there’s detail aplenty in this starlet</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="2474" parentID="2471" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-05-01T19:27:50" updateDate="2014-05-01T19:27:51" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2471,2474" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="2475" parentID="2474" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-05-01T19:27:52" updateDate="2014-05-01T19:27:52" nodeName="simon stockton_1" urlName="simon-stockton_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2471,2474,2475" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>simon stockton</name><email>simonstocktons@icloud.com</email><bodyText>nice
</bodyText><memberId>2473</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2476" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="190" createDate="2014-05-02T13:29:24" updateDate="2014-05-02T13:35:25" nodeName="Roca expands stylish bathroom storage options" urlName="roca-expands-stylish-bathroom-storage-options" path="-1,1207,1208,2476" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23447/roca-prisma-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>High-end bathroom specialist Roca has introduced two new storage systems dubbed Heima and Prisma. Both ranges can be installed with legs or wall-hung, and have co-coordinating mirrors and soft-close drawers with internal linings and hidden interior drawers. A chrome-plated aluminium handle adds a stylish finish.
Prisma (pictured above) is available in three iterations: a basin and one drawer unit, a basin and two drawer unit, or four drawers for the double basin, and a basin with metal structure, for that open-access hotel room appareance. The range available in Gloss White, Textured Ash, Anthracite Grey, and White and Ash combined finishes. A matching column unit, designed for storing all smaller bathroom essentials, is also available in the same array of finishes.
The Heima furniture collection offers much same flexibility as Prisma. It’s available in Wood White, Textured Ash or Dark Grey, and comes in widths ranging from 600mm up to 1200mm to accommodate a double washbasin. There’s also a matching 1600mm column unit. To maximise bathroom storage potential, the base units in each collection having no syphon cut-out which adds up to more drawer space.
The Prisma base units incorporate a washbasin, while Heima has been designed to accommodate a Roca countertop basin. Retail prices start from £684 for a 600mm Heima base unit with one drawer and countertop, and £636 for a 600mm Prisma base unit with one drawer.
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-exhibits-lauded-loo-at-london-architect-show.aspx">Roca exhibits lauded loo at London Architect show </a><a href="/news/sleep-london-2014-dates-confirmed.aspx">Sleep London 2014 dates confirmed </a><a href="/news/vitra-m-line-combines-high-design-with-ultimate-hygene.aspx">Vitra M-Line combines high design with ultimate hygene</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Versatile Prisma and Heima collections offer hotel chic</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2477" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="191" createDate="2014-05-05T08:20:15" updateDate="2014-05-05T08:26:22" nodeName="Iconic Spa collection takes a cue from hotel luxe" urlName="iconic-spa-collection-takes-a-cue-from-hotel-luxe" path="-1,1207,1208,2477" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23448/spa-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Iconic Radiators has introduced the Spa Collection, a range of luxury towel rails and radiators. Designed and made in Italy, the collection combines designer panache with multi-room versatility, and comes in horizontal and vertical designs in an extensive selection of widths and heights,
The Spa collection has been made from steel, and is available in a choice of 25 RAL colours and 14 special finishes including chrome, offering interior designers huge choice. Options range from the muted tones of Beige, Oyster White and Light Grey to vibrant statements in Sulfer Yellow, Flame Red, Light Pink, Blue and Green. 
The design cleaverly blends angular lines with curved contours. Optional duel fuel electric heating elements are available on all towel rail designs for homeowners who wish to heat their towels during the summer months when the central heating is turned off.
<img width="660" height="816" src="/media/23449/spa-vertical_660x816.jpg" alt="Spa Vertical"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/iconic-reinvents-the-bathroom-radiator-towel-rail.aspx" target="_blank">Iconic reinvents the bathroom radiator towel rail </a><a href="/news/bisque-embraces-european-standard-for-radiators,-warm-feelings-guaranteed.aspx" target="_blank">Bisque embraces European standard for radiators, warm feelings guaranteed </a><a href="/news/refresh-that-tired-interior-with-a-new-radiator.aspx" target="_blank">Refresh that tired interior with a new radiator</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylish new radiator range launched by Iconic, huge colour choice offered</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2486" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="192" createDate="2014-05-09T18:08:52" updateDate="2014-05-09T18:35:03" nodeName="Geberit pipework turned into statement lighting fixture" urlName="geberit-pipework-turned-into-statement-lighting-fixture" path="-1,1207,1208,2486" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23451/mapresss-liught-fitting.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The owners of the Villa Napoli restaurant in Penarth Wales were so impressed by the craftsmanship of the Geberit Mapress copper pipework system being installed as part of the property's refurbishment that they asked contractors MDP Mechanical Services to turn the unused piping into a lighting system.
The Cardiff-based contractors had never been asked to install pipework as part of a feature lighting system before. Typically, such pipework is used for hot water heating and cold water cooling systems. The resulting bespoke lighting decoration now hangs front of house, in full view of diners. It’s not clear if the installation was inspired by Nintendo’s Mario mascot, the plucky Italian plumber with a penchant for disappearing down pipes. We like to think it was...
<img width="660" height="493" src="/media/23450/mapress-light-fitting_660x493.jpg" alt="Mapress Light Fitting"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/milan-sheraton-turns-to-geberit-for-bathroom-refurb.aspx" target="_blank">Milan Sheraton turns to Gererit for bathroom refurb </a><a href="/news/harlequin-london-opens-new-lighting-showroom.aspx" target="_blank">Harlequin London opens new lighting showroom </a><a href="/features/in-depth-designing-a-british-supercar.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: designing a British supercar</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Italian restaurant has a bright idea during refurb, channels Mario</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Refurbishment,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2488" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="193" createDate="2014-05-09T19:48:56" updateDate="2014-05-09T20:06:37" nodeName="Bathroom Brands unveils Belle Époque collection" urlName="bathroom-brands-unveils-belle-époque-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2488" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23453/bathroom.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bathroom Brands has previewed a new collection that eschews the traditional Victorian/Edwardian aesthetic and instead embraces a European Belle Époque style. Offers a rather different type of nostalgia, the ranges cites pre first world war Paris as a design influence. Combining fascinating period detail with the latest manufacturing technology, the Arcade collection comprises sanitary ware, baths, brassware, showers, radiators and accessories, allowing interior designers and specifiers to create a complete high-end look. The Albemarle freestanding bath with hard-wearing nickel-finish (pictured above) will retail for £3,990.
The choice of basins in the collection includes pedestal, wall  hung and console designs, all teamed with brassware that embraces the uncluttered lines and curved spouts typical of turn of the century design.  The range’s freestanding baths feature unusual exterior textures such as a ribbed effect on the natural stone Albany model, a unique shower-temple as well as a comprehensive selection of enclosures and shower fittings. Attention to detail is high. The Arcade double basin 1200mm, pictured below, will sell for £779. Matching ceramic console legs are priced at £300.
<img width="660" height="579" src="/media/23452/antique-legs-crop_660x579.jpg" alt="Antique Legs Crop"/>
“We looked very carefully at the market for authentic period bathroom ware before we developed this range,” said Bathroom Brands CEO Patrick Riley at a trade unveiling at Brocket Hall. “It’s a complete collection that brings something different to the market.” Riley adds that the Belle Époque styling means that it will work well in either a traditional or contemporary interiors.
Bathroom Brands Arcade collection will come to market late summer 2014.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Incoming basins, baths and radiators have a distinctly Parisian vibe</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2490" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="194" createDate="2014-05-11T10:04:54" updateDate="2015-03-27T12:06:44" nodeName="Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design" urlName="vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2490" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23454/grandezza-crop.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>JAB Anstoetz and Vispring have announced a second joint design industry debate at their upcoming Summer showcase event. To be held on May 20 at the JAB showroom, London, the debate centres on the question: “Which leads the narrative in an interior: product design or interior design?” The discussion will feature famed international designers Staffan Tollgard and Terence Mesguich Jacquemin, and will be chaired by Inside ID’s Simon Cavelle.
The event runs between 6-9pm and tickets are available to professional interior designers. In addition to a chance to take a closer look at the latest fabric collections from JAB and get acquainted with new luxury beds from Vispring, there will also be live music, champagne and canapés.
For contact details, and more on the latest <a href="/sponsor-pages/Jab-Anstoetz-UK.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz textile ranges, visit our partner page </a><a href="/sponsor-pages/Jab-Anstoetz-UK.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. For more on Vispring’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx" target="_blank">luxury bed range, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches luxury Darlington mattress </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Industry confab to be held at duo’s May Summer Party</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>JAB,Textiles,Bedrooms,Vispring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2491" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="195" createDate="2014-05-11T10:34:49" updateDate="2014-05-11T10:52:57" nodeName="How to design the ultimate social kitchen" urlName="how-to-design-the-ultimate-social-kitchen" path="-1,1207,1208,2491" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23463/siematiccrop-7.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you want to design a kitchen suitable for cooking and entertaining, banish the clutter. That’s the advice of SieMatic’s UK Managing Director, Bernard Otulakowski. For those with the space to play with, keeping the prep area separate offers obvious advantages. “We all know that cooking can be a messy activity so you could consider creating a hidden preparation area so that the overall look remains flawless,” suggests Otulakowski. “This could be a working kitchen in a separate room or simply a raised shelf around an island to conceal the used pots and pans from view.”
Otulakowski cites SieMatic’s MultiMatic system, which utilises the internal space within Kitchen cabinetry to maximise the effectiveness of the storage. He adds that it’s also important to factor in seating, suggesting “a breakfast bar to one side of an island so that guests can watch and converse with the cook.”
“You have to set the right atmosphere with a luxurious and welcoming space that is free of clutter. Much like a walk-in wardrobe, there’s a beauty to well designed interior storage even in your kitchen drawers and cupboards," he suggests. "Guests are sure to inadvertently get a glimpse at these internal spaces so we design our kitchens to be elegant on the inside and out, with finishes such as dark smoked chestnut and light oak.”
The final touch is to incorporate an AV system. SieMatic has partnered with German hi-fi specialist T+A. “Integrate technology seamlessly into the kitchen and living space so that you can easily access all of your favourite music.  We provide a deluxe Media System which allows users to set the mood for entertaining by selecting music from a tablet or smartphone.”
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interior-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design </a><a href="/news/siematic-expands-luxury-veneer-kitchen-options.aspx" target="_blank">Siematic expands luxury veneer kitchen options </a><a href="/news/siematic-revamps-luxury-kitchen-storage-system.aspx" target="_blank">Siematic revamps luxury kitchen storage system</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>SieMatic offers tips to create an entertaining cooking space</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2493" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="196" createDate="2014-05-12T17:05:11" updateDate="2014-05-12T17:10:34" nodeName="Spectacular Color.Net stairrunner offers vivid style" urlName="spectacular-colornet-stairrunner-offers-vivid-style" path="-1,1207,1208,2493" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23464/stairrunner.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking to make a big impression with that renovated hallway? Then this stunning new multicolour pinstripe Color .Net runner, from Flemish woven carpet specialist Louis De Poortere, demands to be auditioned. Featuring six precise colour combinations, Color .Net guarantees a fresh new look for staircases, hallways and corridors.
Woven from wool, durability is claimed to be excellent, and more than up to the task of fronting the most commonly travelled parts of the home. The stairrunner is available in three different widths, according to requirements, and is priced from around £64 per square metre.
For more on the high-end brand’s extensive range of <a href="http://www.louisdepoortere.com" target="_blank">stairrunners visit www.louisdepoortere.com</a>. </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Louis De Poortere injects hallways with precision colour</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Carpets</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2494" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="197" createDate="2014-05-13T08:09:50" updateDate="2014-05-13T08:24:07" nodeName="This designer rug collection is all kinds of wonderful" urlName="this-designer-rug-collection-is-all-kinds-of-wonderful" path="-1,1207,1208,2494" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23467/kites-mono-crop.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bespoke rug specialist  FLOOR_STORY has released two limited edition selections under a new Designer label that will have you rethinking the way you approach floor coverings. These ribald rugs have been produced in collaboration with Kangan Arora and Rob Pybus.
Textile designer and photographer Kangan Arora has produced three bold designs, the Carnival Collection, that celebrate the vibrancy and aesthetic of the circus and kite festivals documented on her travels across India: Kites Colour, Circus and Kites Mono (pictured above). Conversly, illustrator and aniomator Rob Pybus has taken his inspiration from classic tattoo artwork, creating three designs, Hello Sailor, Lover (pictured below) and Headdress, which elevate familiar body art into something altogether more expansive.
<img width="660" height="344" src="/media/23466/floor-story_660x344.jpg" alt="Floor Story"/>
The rugs are hand-knotted in India using traditional Tibetan weave. Each piece can take up to three months to make and are 100 per cent wool woven in 80-knot quality. Each design is limited to 20 pieces, and can be made to bespoke sizes. In addition, each piece is provided with a screen printed on Linen label of provenance, and comes with a digital history of its creation, from concept art and technical plan, to yarn dyeing and weaving. Prices range from £1,500 for a 160cm x 230cm sized work.
For more bespoke rug options, including the company’s designer service for one-off pieces, pop over to the <a href="http://www.floorstory.co.uk" target="_blank">official FLOOR_STORY website</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/atelier-steaven-richard-intros-metal-parquet-flooring.aspx" target="_blank">Atelier Steven Richard intros metal parquet flooring </a><a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx" target="_blank">Demand rises for distressed antique-looking wood floors </a><a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JABdebate interiors and product design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Specialist FLOOR_STORY debuts Indian patterns and classic tattoo art</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Rugs,Flooring,Textiles</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2497" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="198" createDate="2014-05-17T12:32:02" updateDate="2014-05-17T12:39:17" nodeName="Roca to host London architecture photo exhibition" urlName="roca-to-host-london-architecture-photo-exhibition" path="-1,1207,1208,2497" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23468/roca-london-photo.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Roca London Gallery is to host a photographic exhibition during the London Festival of Architecture, showcasing some of the Capital's key regeneration projects and their impact. The exhibition, entitled Regenerating Capital: Healthy growth, healthy city?, will feature the impact that regeneration has had on green spaces, small businesses and buildings. A dozen photographers are contributing to the project, each providing a different viewpoint and perspective. The exhibition is free to visit and open to all, and should provide a fascinating insight into just how the city is changing to accommodate a booming population. 
Housing and the environment is a growing concern for London, given that its population is expected to reach nine million by 2020. The capital has been undergoing an urban renaissance over the last two decades, with regeneration projects spreading across Stratford, Elephant and Castle and King's Cross. The exhibition opens June 2 and runs until August 23. 
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design </a><a href="/features/cultural-regeneration-and-the-super-citizen.aspx" target="_blank">Cultural regeneration and the super citizen </a><a href="/news/bonhams-to-host-launch-of-new-book-on-building-design.aspx" target="_blank">Bonhams to host launch of new book on building design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Throwing a design spotlight on London’s regeneration</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Architecture,Exhibition</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2498" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="199" createDate="2014-05-18T11:28:17" updateDate="2014-05-18T11:39:10" nodeName="Geberit intros AquaClean high-tech spraying WC range" urlName="geberit-intros-aquaclean-high-tech-spraying-wc-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2498" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23471/aquaclean-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Geberit has introduced the AquaClean WC collection. The AquaClean Sela WC, designed by Mattero Thun, is available in wall-hung and floorstanding versions, and boasts intelligent spray functionality, power supply and water connection all integrated into the pan. There’s also a gentle water spray dispensed at body temperature, which can be operated via the controls on the side of the WC or with a remote control; it’s adjustable to one of five levels, with an oscillating motion. Such functionality has long been appreciated in Asian markets, and seems to be gaining popularity now in the West.
Thanks to the clever integrated user identification, the water within the WC is heated automatically as soon the user approaches. An energy-saving function ensures it consumes a minimal amount of energy, even in standby mode.
<img width="660" height="454" src="/media/23470/aquaclean_660x454.jpg" alt="Aquaclean"/>
The AquaClean Sela is joined in the range by the high-end Geberit AquaClean 8000plus (pictured above), which adds extra pampering functions to the spray settings, including a warm-air dryer and an automatic odour extraction function.
Geberit also offers comparable shower toilet solutions for the retro-fit market, ideal for designers looking to update and enhance an existing bathroom suite. Three enhancement solutions are available either with a matching ceramic or can be easily fitted to an existing toilet. The Geberit AquaClean 4000, 5000 and 5000plus enhancements simply connect to the water and power supply and offer all the personal hygiene benefits of a full system.
Also read: <a href="/news/geberit-pipework-turned-into-statement-lighting-fixture.aspx" target="_blank">Geberit pipework turned into statement lighting feature </a><a href="/news/milan-sheraton-turns-to-geberit-for-bathroom-refurb.aspx" target="_blank">Milan Sheraton truns to Geberit for bathroom refurb </a><a href="/news/bathroom-brands-unveils-belle-%C3%A9poque-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Bathroom brands unveils Belle Époque collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Asian influenced washlet range cleans up, retro-fit options available</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2502" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="200" createDate="2014-05-18T12:05:29" updateDate="2015-03-19T09:17:36" nodeName="Add colour to your garden patio with an outdoor rug" urlName="add-colour-to-your-garden-patio-with-an-outdoor-rug" path="-1,1207,1208,2502" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23472/233652_num753045.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>As summer takes hold, why not enliven your patio with an outdoor rug? Just as with an interior rug, an outdoor floor covering will draw users outside and tie furniture together – they’re also rather nice underfeet. Online retailer Cuckooland.com is now offering a range of Fab Habitat rugs available in six stylish designs, including the Moroccan rug pictured above and the classic striped Cancun featured below.
The rugs are woven in India from recycled plastic and the colours are UV stabilised, to prevent fading and deterioration. They’re also mildew resistant, easy to clean and lightweight. Cleverly, the rugs are also reversible, making it simple to change the look of your garden. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the rugs measure 1.2 x 1.8m and are priced at £49.95 each. They roll up into an eco-friendly carry bag for holiday or festival use.
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For more on the <a href="http://www.cuckooland.com">outdoor rug range visit Cuckooland here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/this-designer-rug-collection-is-all-kinds-of-wonderful.aspx" target="_blank">This designer rug collection is all kinds of wonderful </a><a href="/news/felt-rugs-launch-white-on-white-shyrdak-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Felt rugs launch white-on-white Shyrdak collection </a><a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Vibrant hues and patterns add extra excitement to an open space</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Rugs,Gardens</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2505" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="201" createDate="2014-05-20T09:03:11" updateDate="2014-05-20T09:14:26" nodeName="Vispring intros designer centerpiece headboards" urlName="vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards" path="-1,1207,1208,2505" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23474/vispring-celeno-headboard-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury British bed maker Vispring has launched two new directional headboards in collaboration with top designers Terence Mesguich Jacquemin and Dirk Debbaut. The Celeno (pictured above), designed by Jacquemin, is the first leather headboard of its kind for the brand. It consists of two large rectangular padded cushions, upholstered in ebony leather. Vispring says the headboard embodies the brand’s new “art of sleeping, art of living” philosophy.
The cushions are set against a handcrafted solid oak frame which stands 140cm tall; the frame is available in natural and wengé. Evoking a premium look, cream stitching trims each cushion. Interior designers should note that the divan can be upholstered in the customers’ own choice of material and tailored to any design scheme.
<img width="659" height="494" src="/media/23475/vispring-portman-headboard_659x494.jpg" alt="Vispring - Portman Headboard"/>
The Portman (pictured above), designed by Belgian born Debbaut, continues the geometric theme of its parent headboard, the already available Berkeley. It stands 70cm high and comprises seven individually hand-upholstered panels, set at angles. A solid fabric edge frames the headboard; customers can choose their own fabric, typically velvet or textured linens.
Both the Celeno and Portman headboards are natural bedfellows for Vispring’s range of luxury mattresses and divans, all handmade by the brand’s skilled craftsman in its Devon.
For more on Vispring’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx" target="_blank">luxury bedding range, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-luxury-dartington-mattress.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches luxury Dartington mattress</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Leather Celeno and elegant Portman embody 'The art of sleeping'</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms,Vispring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2510" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="202" createDate="2014-05-22T06:19:20" updateDate="2014-05-22T06:25:19" nodeName="VitrA brings Elegance brassware to Design Week" urlName="vitra-brings-elegance-brassware-to-design-week" path="-1,1207,1208,2510" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23480/elegance-taps-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Bathroom specialist VitrA has chosen Clerkenwell Design Week to launch its Elegance brassware collection of metallic taps. Available in copper, gold and chrome, the line fuses a classic aesthetic (note the serif Hot and Cold font choice) with a clean modern design. They can be partnered with VitrA’s traditional Elegance sanitaryware range or used with the brand’s metallic Water Jewels basins for a more eclectic look.
The Elegance brassware range includes wall and basin mounted options and a co-ordinating shower mixer. The Elegance basin mixer, pictured above in copper finish, retails from £534, with the chrome finish version priced at £373.
Visitors to Clerkenwell Design Week will also have seen VitrA titles alongside other brands from Turkishceramics, as part of the ‘Tile Mile’ installation located at St. John’s Gate, by russ+henshaw. The VitrA’s vibrant Arkitekt Color Glazed Collection is featured in BLUE RAL 5002, RED RAL 3000, RAL 190 60 25 and RAL 230 70 15. 
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-wows-with-moulded-mineral-cast-washbasins.aspx" target="_blank">VitraA wows with moulded mineral cast washbasins </a><a href="/news/iconic-reinvents-the-bathroom-radiator-towel-rail.aspx" target="_blank">Iconic reinvents the bathroom radiator towel rail </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Retro modern metallic taps available in copper, gold and chrome</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2511" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="203" createDate="2014-05-22T07:04:57" updateDate="2014-05-22T07:15:09" nodeName="Third Kelly Hoppen designer bathroom collection launched" urlName="third-kelly-hoppen-designer-bathroom-collection-launched" path="-1,1207,1208,2511" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23482/kh03-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Kelly Hoppen’s third designer bathroom collection, produced in partnership Crosswater, is now available. The angular, modernistic KH ZERO 3 range comprises the classic deck mounted monobloc, an all-new wall-mounted monobloc plus a range of two and three way thermostatic and manual shower valves. Finish and build quality appears high. The KH ZERO 3 wall mounted basin tap, pictured above, retails for £399.
Interior designers should note there’s also a mini tap version when working in smaller spaces, priced £249 and pictured below, and a larger £349 tall deck mounted tap (bottom) for statement schemes.
“Ultimately, designing a space is like a theatre,” said Hoppen recently. “You create a stage to live in and the beauty of your stage can be seriously enhanced by superior technologies. My design is all about texture. The different textures in a room need to work together, and lighting is everything. You have to get the lighting right in a room. It’s like magic dust.”
<img width="660" height="664" src="/media/23483/mini-crop_660x664.jpg" alt="Mini Crop"/>
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For more take a look at the <a href="http://www.crosswater.co.uk/kelly-hoppen" target="_blank">Kelly Hoppen channel over at Crosswater</a>, or call 0845 873 8840 to find out your local dealer.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>KH ZERO 3 line taps into the trend for angular, modernistic design</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2534" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="204" createDate="2014-05-24T15:49:37" updateDate="2014-05-24T15:58:00" nodeName="Stunning Atoll chaise longue unveiled by Tacchini" urlName="stunning-atoll-chaise-longue-unveiled-by-tacchini" path="-1,1207,1208,2534" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23503/tch-chaise-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>New from Tacchini Italia is the Atoll, a stunning modernistic chaise longue designed by lauded French auteur Patrick Norguet. Unveiled at Clerkenwell Design Week as part of the brand's spring collection, the Atoll comprises four separate elements that come together to create a relaxing whole, much like a series of islands from which the lounge chair takes its name. In line with the body’s natural ergonomics, there’s an armrest on one side and an open hollow on the other; encouraging different positions to relax. The seat, which can be covered in fabric or leather, depending on taste, is set on a metal frame which in turn is supported on four wooden feet.
<img width="660" height="905" src="/media/23504/tch-chaise-06-dett1_660x905.jpg" alt="TCH-Chaise -06-dett1"/>
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For other products from <a href="http://www.tacchini.it/en/welcome/home.php" target="_blank">Tacchini Italia, visit the manufactuer online</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week </a><a href="/news/vitra-brings-elegance-brassware-to-design-week.aspx" target="_blank">VitraA brings elegance to Design Week </a><a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer centrepiece headboards</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Patrick Norguet designed lounge chair makes debut at CDW2014</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2537" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="205" createDate="2014-05-24T16:18:47" updateDate="2014-05-24T16:31:04" nodeName="Studio 23 introduces Nepalese Nettle fabric" urlName="studio-23-introduces-nepalese-nettle-fabric" path="-1,1207,1208,2537" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23506/allo-swatch.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Created in a small mountain village in Eastern Nepal, this handmade fabric is rich in character and texture. Nettle fibre, woven by local women, every length is ceaselessly is unique. Produced as part of a sustainable social enterprise designed to teach youngsters traditional craft skills, the fabric has similar characteristics to linen and is produced from the fibre of nettles local to the forests of Nepal. Not only is the end result unique, harvesting the nettles, which can grow up to three times the height of European nettles, helps combat deforestation. The fibre is taken from the stem, hand spun on a spinner (pictured bottom) and then made into fabric, note the intricate diamond design below. To check <a href="http://www.studio23textile.blogspot.co.uk" target="_blank">availability, visit Studio 23 online here</a>.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/23509/diamond-pattern_660x440.jpg" alt="Diamond Pattern (1)"/>
<img width="660" height="793" src="/media/23508/spinner-crop_660x793.jpg" alt="Spinner Crop"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed:JAB Anstoetz London showroom </a><a href="/news/modern-historic-textiles-bring-heritage-to-interiors.aspx" target="_blank">Modern historic textiles bring heritage to interiors</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Handwoven in a mountain village in Eastern Nepal...</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Textiles,Fabric,Eco</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2542" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="206" createDate="2014-05-28T17:15:06" updateDate="2014-05-28T17:27:15" nodeName="Laufen Pro S bathroom range wins Red Dot Design Award" urlName="laufen-pro-s-bathroom-range-wins-red-dot-design-award" path="-1,1207,1208,2542" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23513/laufen-pro-squarishwc_bidet_frontal-main-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Laufen has scooped a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its Pro S range of sanitaryware and furniture. Designed for Laufen by Peter Wirz, the line comprises a wide selection of washbasins, plus a water-saving, geometric-shaped WC,  and matching bidet (pictured above). Complementing the Pro S range is a by a range of furniture base units, available in glossy white, matt white, wenge and graphite finishes (below).
Marc Viardot, Laufen’s Director of Marketing and Products says the award “proves that through continuous further development even functional products with a good price-performance ratio and timeless design are modern and of a sustainable value.“ He adds: “A good, timeless design is especially important in the bathroom because this is where lasting investment decisions are made. Design awards give consumers and planners the confidence that they are choosing a sustainable design that will have an aesthetic appearance even after many years.“
<img width="660" height="882" src="/media/23511/laufen-pros_660x882.jpg" alt="Laufen ProS"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/lexon-launches-script-clock-collection,-wins-red-dot.aspx" target="_blank">Lexon launches Script Clock collection, winds Red Dot </a><a href="/news/bold-bathroom-colours-are-bang-on-trend-says-laufen.aspx" target="_blank">Bold colours are bang on trend, says Laufen </a><a href="/news/laufen-launches-frame-25-bathroom-mirror-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Laufen launches Frame 25 bathroom mirror collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Accolade a recognitition of usability and sustainability says brand</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Awards</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2544" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="207" createDate="2014-05-28T17:47:53" updateDate="2014-05-28T17:58:10" nodeName="White on: Kährs debuts versatile Arctic Oak flooring" urlName="white-on-kaehrs-debuts-versatile-arctic-oak-flooring" path="-1,1207,1208,2544" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23514/artic-oak.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Reflecting a growing fascination with white-look wood floors, Kährs has launched Arctic Oak, which it says offers notable “eco and performance benefits.” The flooring is a single plank design, enhanced by a bevelled edge, and features a tactile brushed surface with stylish white matt lacquer prefinish.
Interior designers should note that Arctic Oak can be laid floating on any dry, level and solid surface, be it concrete, chipboard or wood. The individual boards align and lock together, using Kährs' glueless Woodloc joint. Kährs' argues that this system creates “an exceptionally stable surface” suitable for installation over electric matt and capillary underfloor heating systems.
The Artic Oak is crafted from sustainable, even grained European oak sandwiching Kährs ECO Core material, a middle layer of post-industrial recycled material. This forms part of Kährs highly regarded multi-layered construction. It’s offered with a reassuring 20-year guarantee. Kährs Arctic Oak is one of five floors from the brand’s Unity Collection. Other designs include light-toned Oak Sand; mid honey-toned Oak Park; grey-toned Oak Cliff and Walnut Orchard.
Fore more information contact Kährs UK on 02392 453 045.
Also read: <a href="/news/this-designer-rug-collection-is-all-kinds-of-wonderful.aspx" target="_blank">This designer rug collection is all kinds of wonderful </a><a href="/news/atelier-steaven-richard-intros-metal-parquet-flooring.aspx" target="_blank">Atelier Steaven Richard intros metal parquet flooring </a><a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 2014</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular wooden floor features ECO Core and glueless locking</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="4119" parentID="2544" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-12-31T05:21:32" updateDate="2016-12-31T05:21:32" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2544,4119" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="4120" parentID="4119" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-12-31T05:21:33" updateDate="2016-12-31T05:21:33" nodeName="Shaun Wyatt_1" urlName="shaun-wyatt_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2544,4119,4120" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Shaun Wyatt</name><email>shaunwyatt2@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Choosing a floor means, we should be wise and far visionary. In most of the cases people are looking for expert advice to choose a suitable flooring option for their home, it should be cost effective, requires less repair and maintenance, and looks good. Home interiors are really essential and it helps to attract a person's attention, so we should be wise before choosing a flooring option. 
http://ace-surfaces.com/HARO-sports-hardwood-synthetic-surfaces/</bodyText><memberId>4118</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2545" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="208" createDate="2014-05-29T08:08:17" updateDate="2014-05-29T10:13:02" nodeName="Renovation advice: Expert tips for better kitchen design" urlName="renovation-advice-expert-tips-for-better-kitchen-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2545" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23521/smartstyle.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It takes careful planning to design a truly successful kitchen. That’s the view of Phoebe Oldrey, an SBID and BIID Associate with an enviable reputation within the design community. Operating out of her interior design studio Smartstyle Interiors, based in Tunbridge Wells, she suggests that an optimised layout will always add long term value to a property.
To achieve this, and better serve individual lifestyles, Oldrey says there are four  key steps to creating the perfect kitchen space...
Get the basics right “A kitchen first and foremost is a working space, so always start your design by looking at how you function when preparing and cooking meals. Evaluate what you need immediately to hand and any other activities like children's homework that may go on in the space. Zone things together by function, located the dishwasher near the sink and ensure easy to reach plate storage. It saves time when doing things and gives the space a great working flow.”
Maximise available space “You can get a lot more out of a usable kitchen in a small space with a clever layout. Use nifty cupboard inserts, like magic corner baskets and pull out larders, preventing things from being lost at the back of the cupboard.”
Make technology work for you “The 'hot' thing in kitchen design right now is the boiling water tap. No more waiting for the kettle to boil to have a cup of tea or start your pasta. It saves on electricity, water consumption and time. Genius!”
Never skimp on power “We have lot of small electrical items we use in kitchens from kettles to blenders, even phone chargers so you can never have enough double sockets - so make sure you have enough sockets to spare! To keep a slick uncluttered look integrate your appliances.”
For more Smartstyle <a href="http://www.smartstyleinteriors.com" target="_blank">Interiors advice, visit the company online at  www.smartstyleinteriors.com</a> or call them on 01892 524 036.
Also read: <a href="/news/gain-the-trust-of-every-client,-understand-their-lifestyle%E2%80%A6.aspx" target="_blank">Gain the trust of every client, understand their lifestyle </a><a href="/news/kelly-hoppen-and-the-art-of-good-bathroom-design.aspx" target="_blank">Kelly Hoppen and the art of good bathroom design </a><a href="/news/how-to-design-the-ultimate-social-kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">How to design the ultimnate social kitchen</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>It starts with careful planning says interior designer Phoebe Oldrey</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Tips,Renovation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2552" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="209" createDate="2014-05-30T18:24:29" updateDate="2014-05-31T12:13:27" nodeName="Victorian redevelopment embraces eco tech" urlName="victorian-redevelopment-embraces-eco-tech" path="-1,1207,1208,2552" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23522/windows.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>It was to be expected that the redevelopment of an 1897-built Victorian school house into eight executive two-bedroom apartments in central Norwich, would pose some unique challenges. To combat its original draughty build, endothermic heating, extensive thermal wall insulation, underfloor heating and timber windows and doors were all deployed throughout. The conversion took a year.
Sash window specialist Lomax+Wood was the chosen supplier of the new timber windows and doors for the project. The original windows, which were in situ for over a century, were all replaced with Lomax + Wood's period-style timber double glazed windows (pictured above). A total of 56 box cords and weights sash windows from the supplier’s Kensington &amp; Chelsea collection were made-to-order in varying sizes, some as large as 3.2 x 1.8m. A stained double entrance door was also fitted, complete with an electric door entry system. Special thermal raised and fielded panels with projecting bolection mouldings were created to match the original design.
Also installed were coordinating French doorsets, a grand double entrance door and spectacular curved window. All the timberwork was designed in-house and manufactured from Sapele hardwood, naturally dense and suitable for high-end exterior joinery.
To combat noise from a nearby busy road, highly efficient acoustic glazing was used. “The result is a warm, quiet and energy efficient building with an improved energy rating certificate from a lowly F to a massively improved B,” explains technical director David Lomax. Extreme care went into the preservation of the building's original façade, he reveals. “We’ve made a huge investment in many 21st Century systems to ensure the building will provide affordable sustainable heat and reduce environmental impact,” he adds. “Together this will ensure the building will last for another hundred years!”
To see if Lomax + Wood can help with your projects call 020 8616 2187.
Also read: <a href="/news/kloeber-intros-kustomslide-lift-and-slide-door-range.aspx" target="_blank">Kloeber intros Kustomslide lift and slide door </a><a href="/designers/ruth-bond/timeless-elegance-from-minimalist-maple-kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">Timeless elegance from minimalist maple kitchen </a><a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer headboards</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New doors and windows feature acoustic glazing, cut costs</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Redevelopment,Eco,Doors,Windows</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2553" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="210" createDate="2014-05-30T19:31:50" updateDate="2014-05-30T19:38:47" nodeName="Angelpoise partners with Paul Smith for Special Edition" urlName="angelpoise-partners-with-paul-smith-for-special-edition" path="-1,1207,1208,2553" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23523/angelpoise-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Angelpoise has announced a Special Edition of the classic Anglepoise Type75 table lamp, in collaboration with Paul Smith. “This Special Edition combines the unmistakable form and function of an Anglepoise with the unique handprint of Britain's foremost designer,” enthuses the brand. The model in question was originally created by British industrial product designer Sir Kenneth Grange. He describes the collaboration “as a unique design partnership” adding: "Anglepoise never goes out of fashion, it’s a product that will last and last.”.
For this reinterpretation, the unmistakable industrial lamp gets a colourful makeover. Deep grey-olive tones are set against bright multicoloured accents. "It has been brilliant to work on this project. Anglepoise is such an iconic piece of British design, I am honoured to have been involved," said Smith of the project.
The Special Edition lamp will be available to pre-order on both the Anglepoise and Paul Smith websites mid August and in Paul Smith shops and selected retailers from September 13. It’s priced at £150.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 201</a>4 <a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/features/embrace-technology-without-sacrificing-design.aspx" target="_blank">Embrace technology without sacrificing design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Reinterpretation of the classic lamp to go on sale this summer</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-05-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2555" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="211" createDate="2014-06-06T07:40:44" updateDate="2014-06-06T07:45:30" nodeName="Vessel Gallery to stage enamelware exhibition" urlName="vessel-gallery-to-stage-enamelware-exhibition" path="-1,1207,1208,2555" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23524/ten-by-two.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Vessel Gallery in London’s Notting Hill will host an exhibition of limited edition enamelware this September, as part of the Icon Design Trail during the London Design Festival. Ten By Two marks the tenth anniversary of the collaboration of ceramist Hannah Dipper and designer Robin Farquhar, the duo behind the People Will Always Need Plates website.  The pair will showcase a series of limited edition bowls made from vitreous enamel spun steel rather than bone china, a material that not only allows for an increased scale of work, but also emphasises form and flat colour. The pieces will be available as either concentric stacking vessels in darkening hues (pictured above), or as decorated wall mounted or table top artworks. The latter will feature patterns developed from the work of contemporary architects and graphic artists, as well as celebrations of popular fonts.
The exhibition will run from September 11 to October 11. Learn more at the <a href="http://www.vesselgallery.com" target="_blank">Vessel gallery website here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/news/bauhaus-launches-serene-basin-with-platinum-glaze.aspx" target="_blank">Bauhaus launches Serene basin with platinum glaze </a><a href="/features/in-depth-the-making-of-the-blooming-branches.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: The making of Blooming Branches</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Limited edition bowl collection to be showcased during LDF</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Exhibition</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2556" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="212" createDate="2014-06-06T08:13:10" updateDate="2014-06-06T08:23:30" nodeName="Sliding patio doors or bi-fold doors: What’s best?" urlName="sliding-patio-doors-or-bi-fold-doors-what’s-best" path="-1,1207,1208,2556" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23526/reynares-main-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Should you replace existing sliding patio doors or opt for new bi-fold doors? It’s become a common question asked during the renovation of any kitchen or space with access to a garden. But what’s the best option? Hugh Moss, boss at architectural glazing specialists Reynares at Home suggests that the answer is ultimately determined by practicalities. “A simple but key consideration is garden access,” he says. “Bi-folds can be installed with double doors or a single traffic door, allowing people to nip quickly in and out of the garden.”
The supplier currently offers both bi-fold and sliding patio doors, up to three metres in height. If you need more headroom, its ultra slim-framed Hi-Finity door can stretch to 3.5m.
“As bi-folds are made from several glazed door leaves, a certain amount of their frame will be on show,” admits Moss. “Sliding patio doors can support vast panes of glass and wide unobstructed views. We can even offer a corner solution whereby two sliding doors set at right angles meet in the corner without a fixed post, so when the doors are open the ceiling over the corner appears to float.”
Such adaptability is a key advantage of sliding doors, he notes. Bi-fold openings however offer the luxury of being able to fold back the whole wall; bi-folds concertina to reveal an aperture of around 90 per cent of the space in which they sit. This space can help create a more seamless transition between home and garden.
Interestingly, Moss also identifies the growing use of aluminium frames as another trend which is impacting the glazing market. He argues aluminium is actually the ideal choice for sliding patio doors and bi-fold doors: “uPVC and timber tend to warp and twist, making the doors hard to open and close,” he says. “Aluminium is inherently strong, which also means that architects can design really big windows and doors without having to worry about a bulky frame to provide support.”
Another advantage is that because aluminium frames are typically narrower than uPVC or timber, windows and doors can be made much bigger, maximising the available view. “According to our latest architects' survey, 40 per cent of respondents said that big windows was the main architectural feature that can really make a home come to life and aluminium can help to make that happen much more easily than other materials.”
Robert Palmer, managing director of Palmer Market Research, agrees: “Aluminium is out-performing other materials for bi-fold doors by some margin. Sales of around 3,000 door sets in 2010 more than tripled to 10,000 in 2013 and is expected to triple again in the next five years.”
Cosmetics can also be enhanced. Not only is there a wide choice of finishes available, but it’s possible to have a different colour inside and out. Moss describes aluminium as “the material of choice for a growing number of architects and home owners alike." Aluminium is three times lighter than steel and two and a half times stronger than uPVC.
For more information on architectural <a href="http://www.reynaersathome.co.uk" target="_blank">glazing products, call 0121 421 9707 or visit Reynaers at Home online</a>.
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>It comes down to either versatility or access, says Reynares at Home boss</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Doors,Architecture,Gardens,Patios</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="3027" parentID="2556" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-12-25T10:54:26" updateDate="2014-12-25T10:54:27" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2556,3027" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="3028" parentID="3027" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-12-25T10:54:27" updateDate="2014-12-25T10:54:28" nodeName="Bibi Dimi_1" urlName="bibi-dimi_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2556,3027,3028" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Bibi Dimi</name><email>dimovska.biljana@gmail.com</email><bodyText>This is a very helpful post. I read another similar one discussing the way to decide between a smart or a schuco patio door which was well explained as well: http://www.grpdesigns.co.uk/Double-Glazing/SMART-vs-Schuco-Sliding-Patio-Doors.aspx</bodyText><memberId>3026</memberId></Comment><Comment id="4361" parentID="3027" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="1" createDate="2017-07-04T07:58:48" updateDate="2017-07-04T07:58:48" nodeName="Paul Vargas_2" urlName="paul-vargas_2" path="-1,1207,1208,2556,3027,4361" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Paul Vargas</name><email>paulvargas24@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Before completing the construction of the house, we should first plan to choose the best doors and windows types for our home. It definitely improves our home interior and exterior condition and gives an attractive look. But the fact is what kind of doors and windows we need to choose, whether it is sliding doors or patio doors. Here this article describes some important facts about choosing the best doors and how to improve the design of the house.
https://allcitywindowsanddoors.com/westbridge-6500-series-sliding-patio-doors/</bodyText><memberId>4360</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2557" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="213" createDate="2014-06-06T09:19:33" updateDate="2014-06-06T09:36:04" nodeName="Demi couture luxury lighting launched by YA Interiors" urlName="demi-couture-luxury-lighting-launched-by-ya-interiors" path="-1,1207,1208,2557" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/23531/treso-main-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Exquisitely designed and immaculately crafted, the new Tresor lighting collection created by Aseef Vaza and Yasmin Ahmed for boutique interior design practice YA Interiors, takes its design inspiration from the haute couture houses of Paris and Milan and is unapologetically aimed at the “modern day bon vivant.”
The centerpiece in the collection is the spectacular Tresor Chandelier (pictured above). Made by a small artisan workshop in Murano, this 16 lamp suspension light features Murano glass and silk lampshades, woven by a local atelier. The steel frame itself is galvanised in a metal rose gold, gold or platinum finish and lacquered in seven coats of any colour. The chandelier has a diameter of 133cm and is 76cm high. Prices start from £5,670.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/23529/detail_660x440.jpg" alt="Detail"/>
Every design in this demi couture collection, which comprises table lamps, pendants and chandeliers, can be tailor made to specific requirements.
The Italian craftsmen who produce the pieces can take 120 hours to create a single item. The family run business responsible has been operating since the Sixties under the tutelage of Gabriella Bertotti. Some of the commissions undertaken by Bertotti include the chandeliers for the Scala theatre Milano, the Fenice Theatre in Venice and the Stigma Theatre in Imola.
<img width="660" height="910" src="/media/23527/tablelamp_660x910.jpg" alt="Tablelamp"/><img width="660" height="828" src="/media/23528/wall_660x828.jpg" alt="Wall"/>
Coming soon from YA Interiors is a line of luxury furniture that will apparently take inspiration from the catwalk. We can’t wait...
For more information visit <a href="http://www.ya-interiors.com" target="_blank">www.ya-interiors.com</a> or call 0207 060 3641.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Spectacular collection designed for the modern day bon vivant</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2572" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="214" createDate="2014-06-11T07:58:09" updateDate="2014-06-11T08:05:37" nodeName="Crown Floors carpet collection gets classical" urlName="crown-floors-carpet-collection-gets-classical" path="-1,1207,1208,2572" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31962/crown-floors-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Crown Floors has drawn on classic influences for its new Crwon Wilton patterned carpet range. The four-strong collection comprises both contemporary and richly traditional designs, ideal for interior designers looking for statement flooring.
A mini Fleur de Lys pattern boasts heritage appeal, while a striped design offers a more contemporary twist. All the designs are exclusive to Crown Floors and are available in 12 different colourways, so there's no shortage of options.
The carpets are available in a four metre width and are woven on wilton looms, using EasyClean polypropylene. All come with a 10-year stain warranty for extra protection.The collection typically retails for £30 per square metre.
Also read: <a href="/news/spectacular-colornet-stairrunner-offers-vivid-style.aspx" target="_blank">Spectacular Color.Net Stairrunner offer vivid style </a><a href="/news/beach-like-flow-carpet-unveiled-by-vorwerk.aspx" target="_blank">Beach-like Flow carpet unveiled by by Vortex </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx" target="_blank">Guinevere widens Dhurrie range with new designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylish new range offers a modern take on the tradional</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Carpets</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2573" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="215" createDate="2014-06-11T08:19:06" updateDate="2014-06-11T08:24:11" nodeName="Bauhaus Solo basin and furniture combo expands colour range" urlName="bauhaus-solo-basin-and-furniture-combo-expands-colour-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2573" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31963/bauhaus-solo.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Designed for smaller bathroom and cloakroom spaces, the Solo range from Bauhaus has just been expanded to five colours. The basin and furniture unit combo is now available in glossy Quartz grey and Azure blue, as well as Graphite, Calico and White options.
The Solo inset basin sits flush with the top of the unit, and can be partnered with a matching backlit mirror with sensor controls. The compact dimensions make this a strong option for those updating or renovating en-suites or cloakrooms, says Marten Baker, Commercial Manager for Bauhaus: “The Solo basin unit combination gives an instant, stylish update with the minimum of disruption,” he notes. “The new colours bring personality into an all-white bathroom or cloakroom space, or can be used as the core of a palette for stunning contemporary decoration schemes”.
Pictured above is a Solo basin unit, shown with Solo basin mixer on high gloss, white cast mineral marble basin. The set measures 500 x  400 x 480 mm (w/d/h) and retails for £495. Bauhaus basins are supplied with a 15 year guarantee.
Also read: <a href="/news/bauhaus-launches-serene-basin-with-platinum-glaze.aspx" target="_blank">Bauhaus launches Serene basin with Platinum glaze </a><a href="/news/black-ash-is-back-and-this-time-its-in-your-bathroom.aspx" target="_blank">Black Ash is back and this time it’s in your bathroom </a><a href="/news/renovation-advice-expert-tips-for-better-kitchen-design.aspx" target="_blank">Renovation advice: Expert tips for better kitchen design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Compact set ideal for en-suite and cloakroom updates</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Renovation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2574" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="216" createDate="2014-06-11T08:37:16" updateDate="2014-06-11T08:42:17" nodeName="London Festival of Architecture 2014 at Nine Elms on the South Bank" urlName="london-festival-of-architecture-2014-at-nine-elms-on-the-south-bank" path="-1,1207,1208,2574" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage /><youTubeId /><bodyText>Nine Elms on the South Bank is hosting a series of events throughout June as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). The core event is an architectural showcase, which runs from June 19–22 and brings together the many iconic developments in the Nine Elms area. The festival features a programme of talks for pre-registered guests, at 11am and 2pm each day as well as architectural walks.
Three out of four days of the showcase will take place on the site of one of London's most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station, with the other taking place in Ballymore's Embassy Gardens Marketing Suite. Models, architectural drawings, videos and CGIs of the developments across the Nine Elms on the South Bank area will be on display.
The showcase is part of a larger programme of Nine Elms on the South Bank activity for this year's London Festival of Architecture taking place between June 10-26. The Berkeley Group are hosting a number of tours and visits where the designs for St James' Riverlight and two Albert Embankment schemes, Merano Residences and The Corniche by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and Foster + Partners respectively, will be discussed.
<img width="659" height="244" src="/media/31965/battersea_659x244.jpg" alt="Battersea"/>
Nine Elms on the South Bank represents one of the most significant changes to the London skyline in generations and is one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, with over 30 schemes either in planning or in construction across more than 480 acres. 
The showcase takes its influence from this year's LFA theme of 'Capital', looking at how the area will contribute to London: transforming underutilised industrial land into an attractive new district to live, work and play, creating a rich cultural hub; building a partnership of international architects, construction firms and designers in Nine Elms and attracting huge amounts of inward investment to London.
While the event is free to attend, anyone wishing to attend the talks or walks must register their interest by sending their contact details and their attendance preferences to nineelmsonthesouthbank@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
For more information visit <a href="http://www.nineelmslondon.com/lfa" target="_blank">www.nineelmslondon.com/lfa</a>.
 </bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage>/media/31966/battersea-2.jpg</pageSummaryImage><pageSummary>Three day architectural showcase opens June 19</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,Architecture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>1</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2576" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="217" createDate="2014-06-11T09:04:38" updateDate="2014-06-11T09:14:35" nodeName="LIA and Government launch lighting industry Sector Plan" urlName="lia-and-government-launch-lighting-industry-sector-plan" path="-1,1207,1208,2576" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31967/jeeves.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Lighting Industry Association and UK Government have launched a jointly prepared strategy for the UK lighting industry which sets out to “map the future of the industry, point to the partnership between industry and government, show how the industry is likely to evolve and what needs to be done further to help make it a success globally.' The document outlines a roadmap until 2030.
The sector plan was launched by Michael Fallon, Minister for Business and Energy, at the recent LIA annual luncheon at Drapers Hall. The LIA worked closely with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills to help draft the document, which also includes input from a wide variety of stakeholders in the lighting world.
"The UK has a number of Sector Plans for major industries such as Nuclear Power, Aeronautics and the Motor Industry so it is gratifying that the Government recognises the potential in the lighting industry to not only help it meet energy reduction targets but create jobs, growth and exports" says Peter Hunt, LIA COO.
Hunt adds: "The preparation of this document is just the very beginning but the hard work starts now in turning this strategy into deliverable actions both from the industry and government. We have the support of government but the success of this strategy will depend on the buy-in from industry to make it work".
The strategy document can be <a href="http://www.thelia.org.uk" target="_blank">downloaded from the LIA Website here</a>.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Document points to dramatic industry evolution</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Trade</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2577" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="218" createDate="2014-06-11T10:39:19" updateDate="2014-06-16T10:47:18" nodeName="Vispring debuts Harrods exclusive headboard" urlName="vispring-debuts-harrods-exclusive-headboard" path="-1,1207,1208,2577" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31968/berkeley-headboard-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury bed maker Vispring has launched a premium new headboard exclusively through Harrods. The spectacular Berkeley is that latest creation from Belgian designer Dirk Debbaut, who maintains his ongoing collaboration with the British brand.
The Berkeley headboard features individually upholstered panels, carefully set at angles giving a dramatic, contemporary geometric look. The headboard itself can be scaled up or down to meet each customer’s requirement, even to the point of stretching across an entire wall from floor to ceiling! The Berkeley iteration pictured above features 36 panels and measures 1545 x 2690mm.
And there are other variations available too. Interior designers have a wide choice of fabrics, from velvet to linen, with subtle textured striations or overt striped designs. The edge of the headboard and divan are also upholstered in a balancing fabric, for additional refinement and individuality. Clearly whatever you opt for, the result is certain to be a uniquely sophisticated bedroom centerpiece.
<img width="660" height="881" src="/media/31969/vispring-berkeley-headboard-thinc-mr_660x881.jpg" alt="Vispring - Berkeley Headboard - Thinc - MR"/>
For more on Vispring’s range of <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx" target="_blank">luxury bedding products, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer centerpiece headboards </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-summer-design-debate.aspx" target="_blank">Jab Anstoetz Summer design debate </a><a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches hotel Devonshire woollen bed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Customisable Berkeley the latest from Belgium designer Dirk Debbaut</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms,Vispring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2579" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="219" createDate="2014-06-12T06:42:28" updateDate="2014-06-12T06:50:14" nodeName="Affordable Linus sink a new staple for compact kitchens" urlName="affordable-linus-sink-a-new-staple-for-compact-kitchens" path="-1,1207,1208,2579" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31970/astracastlinussink10b.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking to specify a smart contemporary sink for a compact kitchen space? The new Linus from sink and tap specialist Astracast (pictured above) appears well worth shortylisting. It embraces a clean, modern aesthetic with an easy drain design. The polished stainless steel finish is eminently practical and a sure-fire cosmetic match for a raft of different kitchen furniture styles. The reversible design also means that it can fit all sorts of different kitchen layouts.
Despite its compact form factor the bowl size is generous. The 1.0 bowl model will fit into a 450mm base unit, while the larger 1.5 bowl measures 1000 x 500mm and fits into a standard 600mm base unit. Price points start at £120; the model comes with a lifetime guarantee.
“The sink is a vital part of any kitchen and can really enhance its overall look, and that’s even more important in compact kitchens where you have less room to make an impact,” suggests Paul Mulready, head of marketing at Astracast. “Our new Linus sink has a great modern aesthetic which will really add a stylish element to any kitchen it’s used in. We’re sure this is going to be a popular model with consumers”.
For more details and availability, call Astracast on 01274 475 179 or <a href="http://www.astracast.co.uk" target="_blank">visit Astracast online</a>. 
Also read: <a href="/news/how-to-design-the-ultimate-social-kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">How to design the ultimate social kitchen </a><a href="/news/vispring-debuts-harrods-exclusive-headboard.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts Harrods exclusive headboard </a><a href="/designers/smartstyle-interiors/open-plan-edwardian-kitchen-renovation.aspx" target="_blank">Open plan Edwardian kitchen renovation</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Classic linear design a bright choice when space is tight</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2580" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="220" createDate="2014-06-13T17:53:32" updateDate="2014-06-13T18:03:09" nodeName="The conservatory is dead! Long live the conservatory!" urlName="the-conservatory-is-dead!-long-live-the-conservatory!" path="-1,1207,1208,2580" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31971/safe-choice-conservatory-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you’re tired of traditional conservatories and are seeking a different solution, then consider this revolutionary Glass Extension from SafeChoice. This style of veranda glass extension is all about contemporary spacious living, with full-height glazed sidewalls coupled to a wide choice of doors, including bi-fold, patio, double and single door options. Defiantly modernistic, the design poors light and space into any living room.
Renovators can also swap existing French patio doors for the latest concertina-style glass doors which sit along the width of an entire wall. Not only will these succeed in bringing the outside into your home, they’ll also provide extra ventilation. They’re practical mid winter too, thanks to high performance double glazing. Prices for Glass Extensions start at £10,000. For further information call Safechoice on 0800 024 6230.
<img width="660" height="661" src="/media/31972/safe-choice-conservatory-insert_660x661.jpg" alt="Safe Choice Conservatory Insert"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/sbid-international-design-award-winners-announced.aspx" target="_blank">SBID International Design Award Winners announced</a> <a href="/news/add-colour-to-your-garden-patio-with-an-outdoor-rug.aspx">Add colour to your garden with an outdoor rug </a><a href="/news/sliding-patio-doors-or-bi-fold-doors-what%E2%80%99s-best.aspx" target="_blank">Sliding patio doors or bi-fold doors: What’s best?</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Maximise light and space with a glass extension instead</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Gardens,Renovation,Extensions</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2583" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="221" createDate="2014-06-16T08:20:32" updateDate="2014-06-16T10:34:24" nodeName="Vintage postcards become wallpaper in digital montage" urlName="vintage-postcards-become-wallpaper-in-digital-montage" path="-1,1207,1208,2583" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31974/wallpaper-crop.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Custom wallpaper supplier Space Innovation has expanded its range of novel wallcoverings with a striking wallpaper design composed of vintage postcards showing local scenes, architecture and characters from Marrakesh to Fez to Casablanca. The montage, Vintage Cartes Postales Maroc, is digitally printed to order in the UK and supplied on 52cm (w) x 10 m rolls (see below).
The postcard wallpaper is the latest in a series of spectacular and dramatic wallpaper covering from the firm. Already released is Strike a Light, comprised of classic matchbox covers in Vintage, Charcoal and Taupe colourways; Avernus and Elegantis, two pearlised skull motif coverings, plus vintage world map and atlas prints. Possible applications include everything from designer dens to retail and bar spaces.
<img width="660" height="1013" src="/media/31973/wallpaper-full_660x1013.jpg" alt="Wallpaper Full"/>
For more visit <a href="http://%20www.wallpaperspace.co.uk" target="_blank">www.wallpaperspace.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/modern-historic-textiles-bring-heritage-to-interiors.aspx" target="_blank">Modern historic textiles bring heritage to interiors </a><a href="/news/sandberg-launches-first-digital-wallpaper-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Sandberg launches first digital wallpaper collection </a><a href="/news/harlequin-leonida-wallpapers-extol-distressed-opulence.aspx" target="_blank">Harlequin Leonida wallpapers extol distressed opulence</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Space Innovation expands wall art range with Moroccan missives</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Wallcoverings,Wallpapers</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2586" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="222" createDate="2014-06-18T13:00:50" updateDate="2014-06-18T13:13:12" nodeName="VitrA opens second production plant in Russia" urlName="vitra-opens-second-production-plant-in-russia" path="-1,1207,1208,2586" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31976/vitrasecondproductionplantopenedinrussia.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>VitrA Bathrooms continues its dramatic international expansion, recently opening a second manufacturing facility at its production complex in Serpukhov, Russia. The €21 million investment is capable of producing 250,000 pieces of large sanitaryware per year. It follows the opening of a high capacity tile plant there in 2011.
The Eczacıbaşı Building Products Division to date has invested €60 million in the Serpukhov production complex, which encompasses 46,000 sqm of covered space on a total area of 200,000 sqm. This new addition takes the total number of Division plants to 16, and includes two plants in Russia, two in France and six each in Turkey and Germany. This represents the Division’s first ceramic sanitaryware investment outside of Turkey.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Moscow Region Minister of Investment and Innovation Denis Petrovich Butsaev.
“Russia has now become an important production centre for us," says Group Chairman Bülent Eczacıbaşı. "Ten of the Building Products Division’s 16 plants are located abroad and produce for international markets. We are proud to represent Turkey in different locations around the world, with our production facilities as well as our sales”.
Turkish-based VitrA now exports branded products to more than 75 countries.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Facility can produce 250,000 pieces of large sanitaryware annually</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Trade</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2589" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="223" createDate="2014-06-18T18:08:21" updateDate="2014-06-18T18:22:48" nodeName="Crestron launches CPD programme at BIID Con 2014" urlName="crestron-launches-cpd-programme-at-biid-con-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2589" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Crestron launches CPD programme at BIID Conference</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/31978/kitchen-area-crestron-showroom-chelsea-sml.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Smart home automation specialist Crestron has announced two newly accredited courses for the BIID CPD Programme. The two courses have been developed to assist interior designers deliver creative, innovative projects that seamlessly integrate today’s residential technology solutions. Crestron is sponsoring the annual BIID Conference on June 19, and attendees will have the chance to secure a place on these new courses on the Crestron pop up stand.
The company says the two courses, Integrating Technology into Residential Design and An Introduction to Lighting Control have been developed to answer a growing demand from the interior design community to incorporate technology without sacrificing design in residential projects. They’ve been constructed to highlight just how much can be achieved with the latest in lifestyle electronics, as well as how seamless it is to integrate. 
Course 1: Integrating Technology into Residential Design (2 BIID CPD points) covers everything from the latest home technology trends and what is possible, to discussions on the legislation that automation technology can help designers meet.
Course 2: An Introduction to Lighting Control (2 BIID CPD points) sets out to demystify lighting technologies that can be used to transform the look and feel of a home. The course covers everything from the impact of LED on residential lighting, to how simple lighting effects can enhance both design and features within a room. The 45-minute courses will be held at Crestron’s flagship interior design Showroom in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour (pictured). The two courses are each worth 2 CPD points and are available free to all BIID members.
<img width="659" height="367" src="/media/31979/crestron-showroom-chelsea-design-centre-sml_659x367.jpg" alt="Crestron Showroom - Chelsea Design Centre SML"/>
“We’re in our third year as a BIID industry partner and the introduction of our BIID accredited CPD courses shows our commitment to designers,“ says Petra van Meeuwen, EMEA Media Relations at Crestron. “Technology is as important to a home as fixtures and furnishings. We are passionate about working with designers to balance the best of Crestron technology with their stunning design schemes and these new courses will help develop the relationship between design and technology.”
For more on Crestron and its <a href="/sponsor-pages/crestron.aspx" target="_blank">design-friendly technology solutions, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/news/crestron-london-to-host-fine-art-photographic-exhibition.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron to host fine art photographic exhibition </a><a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Crestron Showroom London DCCH</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Lighting and technology integration courses for interior designers</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Home Automation,Lighting Design,Events</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2591" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="224" createDate="2014-06-18T18:42:39" updateDate="2014-08-16T11:54:19" nodeName="Vispring debuts bamboo floss mattress for the Asian market" urlName="vispring-debuts-bamboo-floss-mattress-for-the-asian-market" path="-1,1207,1208,2591" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31980/vispring-the-lennox-headboard-thinc.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Vispring has introduced the special edition Westminster mattress, designed exclusively for the Asian market. Created to reflect local comfort preferences, the mattress is hand filled with bamboo floss, mohair and Shetland wool. Bamboo was chosen, explains the firm, because it is incredibly soft and silk-like to the touch. It’s also naturally anti-allergenic, anti-bacterial and resistant to dust mites. It's also apparently incredibly absorbent making the Westminster extremely breathable.
The addition of mohair helps regulate body temperature; keeping owners cool during the summer, yet warm in the winter. Shetland wool has similar thermal properties of mohair but with an inherent springiness. The result, says the luxury British bed maker, is a comfortable mattress that’s clean, fresh and hygienic, even during a hot and humid Asian summer. 
The Westminster package is available in a choice of sizes: 180 x 200cm and 200 x 200cm. The mattress is partnered with the Prestige divan and Lennox headboard (pictured above). Both the headboard and divan are handmade and covered in a choice of fabrics from British fabric experts, Designers Guild. A Schlossberg duvet, filled with 100 per cent Masurian goose down, comes with a silk and cotton cover, pillow set, skirted mattress protector; a pair of scatter cushions finish the set.
Ouyang Lu, Director of Vispring Far East, says: “A good night’s sleep comes as a result of a number of different factors; of course you need an incredibly comfortable and supportive mattress, but to enjoy the full benefits you also need a good quality duvet and pillows. This new, limited edition bed set gives customers the whole experience.”
For more on Vispring’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx" target="_blank">luxury bedding range, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-debuts-harrods-exclusive-headboard.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts Harrods exclusive headboard </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-summer-design-debate.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz summer design debate </a><a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer centrepiece headboards</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Anti-allergenic special edition Westminster fine tuned for comfort</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bedrooms,Vispring</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2593" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="225" createDate="2014-06-21T11:49:26" updateDate="2014-06-21T12:59:27" nodeName="Vicoustic acoustic treatments for interior design" urlName="vicoustic-acoustic-treatments-for-interior-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2593" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31982/_mg_7874.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A successful interior design is more than a marriage of aesthetics and appropriate furnishings. Any space, be it a lounge or a meeting room, needs to be pyschoacoustically comfortable. Unfortunately the science of acoustics is often given scant regard during the architectural process.
When it comes to residential design, a room of stark beauty can be rendered largely unusable if it’s horribly reverberant. In most case soft furnishings help, but if a client wants to use a space to listen to music or enjoy movies, then a superior sonic performance requires specialist acoustic consideration.
Helpfully, Vicoustics can offer some spectacular solutions. The Portugese based specialist offers a wide range of acoustical treatments for walls and ceilings that not only make an astonishing difference to the sound characteristics of a room, but look strikingly beautiful too. 
Indeed, with the right conditioning any living room can be made to sound as good as a recording studio. “Many people buy expensive speakers and use them in very bad acoustic conditions,” explains Vicoustic CEO Cesar Carapinha, “but with our products it’s possible to improve the way you listen to music in an affordable and accessible way.”
<img width="660" height="381" src="/media/31983/bv2r7207_660x381.jpg" alt="BV2R7207"/>
Based in PaÃ§os de Ferreira near Porto, Vicoustic offers a wide range of absorption (pictured above), diffusion and basstrap solutions for residential and commercial applications. The brand has some big name clients on its books, including Ralph Lauren, Microsoft and Unilever. It’s also worked with both the BBC and ITV, providing sonic improvements to the sets of Emmerdale and Eastenders. Vicoustic also has strategic partnerships with universities and scientific institutes. But it's keen to embrace the interior design community too.
To that end, Vicoustics has just signed a distribution deal with hi-fi giant Audio-Technica in the UK, making its product lines more widely available. Audio-Technica marketing director Robert Morgan-Males describes the partnership as a good fit. “Vicoustic’s world-class products and inspiring, creative approach to design and manufacture fits perfectly with Audio-Technica’s own ethos,”  he says.
Vicoustic’s Cesar Carapinha is equally enthusiastic about the partnership: “It allows us to reach customers across all of our markets in the UK.”
Inside ID recently visited the Viscoustic facility in PaÃ§os de Ferreira near Porto, and was blown away by both the scale of the company’s logistics operation and the capabilities of its research centre, where new acoustic treatment solutions, including bass traps able to filter specific frequencies within a room, have been developed. Dramatic demonstrations revealed how the use of absorption and diffusion panels can turn the performance of a hi-fi system from jangled mess into spine tingling clarity.
The good news is that interior designers don’t need to become acoustical experts overnight to realise the same results. To help designers offer acoustic solutions to clients, Vicoustic has an online Project Request room analysis service. Dimensions and details of any space can submitted and then Vicoustic’s project support team, which includes civil engineers, architects and interior designers, produce a detailed report, complete with 3D renders, offering guidance as to what can be done to solve any issues -along with a shopping basket of products.
<img width="660" height="495" src="/media/31984/showroom-charisma-audio-10_660x495.jpg" alt="Showroom - Charisma Audio -10"/>
Designers shouldn’t feel intimidated about the process of applying the treatments either. Carapinha told Inside ID: ‘We offer a wide range of fixing solutions that enable our products to be fixed to walls and ceiling. In most cases Vicoustic flexi-glue can be used. “Our absorbers and diffusers are very easy to fit. Anyone can do it with our instructions.”
Importantly, these acoustic products, many of which feature Vicoustic’s signature Wave Wood design, look amazing. From ceiling coverings, which can include lighting as well as absorptive materials, to soft, angled wall panels (the Cinema Round Premium) that add texture and interest, the range is spectacular. Just the thing for making a room sound as good as it looks.
For more visit the <a href="http://www.vicoustic.com/" target="_blank">Vicoustic website here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/crestron-launches-cpd-programme-at-biid-con-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron launches CPD programme at BIID con 2014 </a><a href="/news/lia-and-government-launch-lighting-industry-sector-plan.aspx" target="_blank">LIA and government launch lighting industry sector plan </a><a href="/news/london-festival-of-architecture-2014-at-nine-elms-on-the-south-bank.aspx" target="_blank">London festival of architecture 2014 at nine elems on the South Bank</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Absorption and diffusion panels can transform the sound of a room</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Architecture,Acoustics</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="2602" parentID="2593" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-06-22T09:49:14" updateDate="2014-06-22T09:49:14" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2593,2602" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="2603" parentID="2602" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-06-22T09:49:15" updateDate="2014-06-22T09:49:15" nodeName="Jim Dalton _1" urlName="jim-dalton-_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2593,2602,2603" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Jim Dalton </name><email>dave@dsegroup.co.uk</email><bodyText>Nice to see design and technology working together in harmony </bodyText><memberId>1487</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2606" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="226" createDate="2014-06-23T09:04:56" updateDate="2014-06-23T09:13:34" nodeName="SuperyachtDesign Week opens for second year" urlName="superyachtdesign-week-opens-for-second-year" path="-1,1207,1208,2606" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/31992/yachts-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The leading names in superyacht design, architecture and construction sail into London this week for the second annual SuperyachtDESIGN Week. The three day event opens June 24 at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, and features speakers from both the yacht industry and automative design. Hosted by SuperyachtDesign part of The Superyacht Group, the event seeks to provide a platform for designers and suppliers, and celebrates the best in large yacht design. Patrik Schumacher, company director at Zaha Hadid Architects will deliver the closing keynote presentation; following their recent collaboration with Blohm+Voss and presentation of the Unique Circle Yachts concept, the team is reportedly looking to expand further into the world of superyacht design. Also confirmed for this week’s event is designer Martin Francis of Francis Design Consulting and Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack.
Interestingly, the organisers promise to focus on the increasing impact from outside the industry, with insights from Hugo Nightingale of Jaguar and Andrew Bailey of McLaren. Both will talk about how life on the road is influencing life on the ocean. Other topics up for discussion include developments in space planning and interior construction, 3D design and new trends in materials. 
For more details about the event, call the organisers on 0207 801 1014, or visit the <a href="http://www.superyachtdesignweek.com/" target="_blank">official SuperyachtDESIGN Week event site here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/in-depth-designing-a-british-supercar.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: Designing a British supercar </a><a href="/features/case-study-pole-position-upgrade-for-stirling-moss.aspx" target="_blank">Case study: Pole Position upgrade for Stirling Moss </a><a href="/features/in-depth-samsung-design-secrets-revealed.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: Samsung design secrets revealed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Zaha Hadid Architects, Jaguar and McClaren join top deck speaker roster</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Architecture,Events,Marine</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2610" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="227" createDate="2014-06-26T07:44:10" updateDate="2014-06-26T08:00:40" nodeName="Iconic furniture designs cost less than you think" urlName="iconic-furniture-designs-cost-less-than-you-think" path="-1,1207,1208,2610" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/33987/poet-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>You can now specify classic retro-style furniture for less, with the introduction of a new collection from online retailer My-furniture.co.uk. Recalling iconic designs, the set offers a timeless look that won’t break the budget. 
Consider the new Poet sofa (pictured below). Closely based on the 1941 Finn Juhl design, it features angled solid oak legs and bold curved lines. Although it looks like the Danish classic, it retails just £340. There’s a 21-strong colour range available, with two-tone options for added impact.
<img width="659" height="429" src="/media/33989/poet-cutout_659x429.jpg" alt="Poet Cutout"/>The Eames style DSW Eiffel chair (below right) is another familiar silhouette. Iconic yet practical, the DSW is made from a moulded shell which sits atop minimalist wooden legs with black metal struts. 18 colour combinations are available; the chairs are priced at £34 a piece.
Then for the office or dining space there’s the Tulip chair (below left), with its Jetson-cool space-age design. Originally designed in 1955 in New York combines a seductive sculptural white shell seat with a single stem pedestal leg.  Elegant and beautiful, it sells for £68.
<img width="660" height="364" src="/media/33990/combo_660x364.jpg" alt="Combo"/>
For more call freephone 0800 092 1636 or <a href="http://www.my-furniture.co.uk" target="_blank">visit MyFurniture online here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/cara-sofa-from-insider-chic-offers-glam-rock-elegance.aspx" target="_blank">Cara sofa from insider chic offers glam rock elegance </a><a href="/news/vispring-debuts-bamboo-floss-mattress-for-the-asian-market.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts bamboo floss mattress for the Asian market </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Poet sofa, Eames-style chair and fifties Tulip still drop dead gorgeous</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Retro</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2614" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="228" createDate="2014-06-26T08:24:48" updateDate="2014-06-26T08:35:40" nodeName="Vispring Kingsbridge bedding always bounces back" urlName="vispring-kingsbridge-bedding-always-bounces-back" path="-1,1207,1208,2614" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/33994/vispring-kingsbridge-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury British bed maker Vispring has added the Kingsbridge to it’s collection of high-end handmade beds. The mattress is hand-filled with South American horsetail, and blended using traditional techniques with Platinum Certified pure Devonshire fleece wool. The wool and horsehair combination is layered over two rows of individually pocketed springs, arranged in a honeycomb formation. “Horsetail,” explains the brand, “is an ideal ingredient for bed making; the long, soft and silky hairs have an inherent strength and springiness.” As the fibres do not break or lose their inherent flexibility, the Kingsbridge naturally bounces back after a night’s sleep.
The Kingsbridge mattress is partnered with Vispring’s pocket sprung divan base. Prices start from £6,870 for a King-Size bed. The Knightsbridge and divan combo is pictured above with a Lennox headboard, covered in a magnificent Mink Faux Suede fabric.
For more on Vispring’s range of <a href="/sponsor-pages/vispring-luxury-beds.aspx" target="_blank">premium bedding visit our partner page here</a>. To request a brochure visit <a href="http://www.vispring.co.uk" target="_blank">www.vispring.co.uk</a> or call the company on 0800 592 952.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-debuts-bamboo-floss-mattress-for-the-asian-market.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts bamboo floss mattress for the Asian market </a><a href="/news/vispring-debuts-harrods-exclusive-headboard.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts Harrods exclusive headboard </a><a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer centerpiece headboards</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Mattress blends South American horsetail with Devonshire wool</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Vispring,Bedrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2615" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="229" createDate="2014-06-27T15:59:38" updateDate="2014-06-27T16:19:39" nodeName="Poltrona Frau Contract for Marconi airport" urlName="poltrona-frau-contract-for-marconi-airport" path="-1,1207,1208,2615" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/33995/mix_flair_airport_seating_system.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Visitors to Italy's Bologna G. Marconi international airport now have the chance to appreciate the work of Poltrona Frau Contract close up. The group was awarded a contract as part of the ongoing refurbishment and expansion of the passenger terminal, and has installed 200 seats in the waiting area lounges. Bologna G. Marconi airport is Italy’s seventh biggest in terms of passengers, with over six million a year. Work began on the remodeling of the terminal in 2011. 
With waiting times becomingly increasingly important windows for travellers, Poltrona Frau Contract says it had to cater “for all possible requirements in terms of privacy or connectivity, relaxation or interaction, with products that meet the highest possible standards of comfort.”
Flair Airport Seating (pictured above) was chosen for the areas closest to the gates. These seats were first launched late 2013 and combine a stylish appearance with comfort and functionality. They were designed by Milan architecture studio Progetto CMR.
With durability in mind, the Flair Airport System is composed of an aluminium bar supported by die-cast aluminium legs, onto which the seat, table and armrest elements are mounted. The system is available in eight different models and can be customized with different headrests, footrests, lateral armrests, tables and sound absorbent screens. Poltrona Frau Contract also supplied customised Nubi seating, a bench with a plywood structure and poplar backrests. The Nubi modules supplied can be arranged in different ways to create dynamic compositions.
Also read: <a href="/news/poltrona-frau-launches-the-planetarium-chair.aspx" target="_blank">Poltrona Frau launches the planetarium chair </a><a href="/news/shares-soar-in-poltrona-frau-after-us-acquisition.aspx" target="_blank">Shares soar in Plotrona Frau after US aquisition </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Customisable seating part of passenger terminal refurbishment</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Commercial,Seating</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2616" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="230" createDate="2014-06-27T16:57:10" updateDate="2014-06-27T17:31:28" nodeName="Paolo Moschino furniture embraces Eastern minimalism" urlName="paolo-moschino-furniture-embraces-eastern-minimalism" path="-1,1207,1208,2616" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/33996/prado-lamps.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>There may be an influence of East Asia in the latest minimalist furniture pieces by international designer Paolo Moschino for interiors boutique Nicholas Haslam, but they remain undeniably contemporary.
Moschino’s Prado lamps (pictured above) evoke a certain sense of Chinoiserie, particularly on the floorstanders with their subtle bamboo detailing. They’re also natural partners for the Nora wall sconce (pictured below) and incoming Freida cabinet complete with exotic carved detailing.
Complimentary suggestions from the retailer include cast bronze Hanging Lotus Lights and the Baroness Wall Light. Inspired? Why not take a visit to the new Nicholas Haslam showroom in Ebury Street, Pimilico and explore some more. This new venue joins the brand’s Chelsea Harbour Showroom at the Design Centre.  
<img width="660" height="539" src="/media/33997/nora-sconce_660x539.jpg" alt="Nora Sconce"/>Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-cedia-interior-design-focus-group.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: CEDIA Interior design focus group </a><a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH </a><a href="/news/vispring-debuts-bamboo-floss-mattress-for-the-asian-market.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts bamboo floss mattress for the Asian market</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Prado lamps throw a light on Chinoiserie</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Minimalist</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2619" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="231" createDate="2014-07-02T08:45:00" updateDate="2014-07-02T08:54:27" nodeName="Custom roller blind printing service launched" urlName="custom-roller-blind-printing-service-launched" path="-1,1207,1208,2619" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/33998/printing-on-roller-blinds-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>In a move certain to set imaginations racing, Oceanair Marine has introduced a unique roller blind printing service. The company says it will transfer any type of image, be it family photo, landscape, corporate logo or statement imagery, to its range of roller blinds.
“A roller blind in any house, office or building can now be transformed into something eye-catching, meaningful and completely personalised,” enthuses the brand, “the roller blind can help change a room into something special.” The company recently completed a superyacht project where the client wanted a special painting printed onto the blind (pictured above), essentially transforming the space into an art gallery.
Images can either be supplied as a digital file or professionally photographed (whatever is the most appropriate); they are then specially printed onto Oceanair’s roller blind fabric with UV resistant and waterproof ink.
Oceanair suggests “the possibilities and fun that can be had are endless and completely up to the customer.” The design team responsible is apparently now investigating the possibility of printing on venetian blinds, so when the slats are aligned, tilted or closed, images appear. We can't wait!
<img width="660" height="527" src="/media/33999/printing-on-roller-blinds-3_660x527.jpg" alt="Printing On Roller Blinds 3"/>
Discover more about Oceanair’s<a href="http://%20www.oceanair.co.uk" target="_blank"> world of blinds at www.oceanair.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/lutron-launches-huge-fabric-range-for-high-tech-blinds.aspx" target="_blank">Lutron launches huge fabric range for high-tech blinds </a><a href="/news/is-it-time-to-get-vibrant-with-venetian-blinds-again.aspx" target="_blank">Is it time to get vibrant with Venetian blinds again? </a><a href="/news/digitally-printed-rollerblinds-launched-by-tuiss.aspx" target="_blank">Digitally printed rollerblinds launched by Tuiss</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Now you can transfer any image to a roller blind and transform a room</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-06-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Blinds,Marine</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2621" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="232" createDate="2014-07-02T10:49:46" updateDate="2014-07-02T10:59:03" nodeName="Geberit expands AquaClean Sela shower toilet range" urlName="geberit-expands-aquaclean-sela-shower-toilet-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2621" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34002/sela-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Geberit is now offering its AquaClean Sela compact shower toilet in a floorstanding version. Previously it was only available in a wall-hung form factor. Designed to offer an Asian toilet/spa-like experience, the floorstanding AquaClean Sela features an intelligent shower function, with power supply and water connection all integrated into the pan thereby making them virtually invisible.
Sensors heat the water automatically as the user approaches the WC, while its energy-saving function ensures it consumes a minimal amount of energy, even in standby mode.A gentle water spray at body temperature can be operated via controls on the side of the WC or with a remote control. The intensity of the spray can be adjusted to one of five levels, while the oscillating motion ensures a pleasant cleaning experience.
The floorstanding model has a full ceramic body and a Duroplast seat and lid. This latest iteration of the AquaClean Sela is part of a growing range of shower toilet products from the brand, which includes both dedicated WCs and retrofits for existing WCs. The Geberit AquaClean Sela floorstanding retails for £2,820.
For product details call Geberit on 0800 032 9629.
Also read: <a href="/news/geberit-intros-aquaclean-high-tech-spraying-wc-range.aspx" target="_blank">Gerbit intros Aquaclean high tech spraying WC range </a><a href="/news/vitra-opens-second-production-plant-in-russia.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA opens second production plant in Russia </a><a href="/news/laufen-pro-s-bathroom-range-wins-red-dot-design-award.aspx" target="_blank">Laufen Pro S bathroom range wins Red Dot design award</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Floorstanding option of high-end water spray WC now available</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2622" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="233" createDate="2014-07-04T10:48:54" updateDate="2014-07-04T11:00:47" nodeName="You really can fit a luxury bathroom into a small space" urlName="you-really-can-fit-a-luxury-bathroom-into-a-small-space" path="-1,1207,1208,2622" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34004/britton-compact.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Need to fit a luxury bathroom into a compact space? Britton Bathrooms has a range of sanitaryware designed for smaller spaces that could just be the job. The Compact ceramic and Compact Aqua-Cabinets bathroom furniture collection comprise basins that project just 40cm.
The Britton Compact range includes 45cm, 55cm and 65cm basins complete with the option of full or semi-pedestals along with the wall hung, back to wall and close coupled WCs. The wall hung WC projects just 48cm into the room. Not only does this make it eminently suitable for smaller spaces, but because it’s clear of the floor it creates the illusion of additional space. All Compact sanitaryware utilises Britton’s Nano Glaze for easy cleaning.
Pictured above is the Britton Compact 55cm basin with round full pedestal, which retails for £219. The matching close-coupled WC with Compact carbamide soft-close seat is priced at £358. Specifiers might also want to partner it with a Cleargreen 150cm shower bath, to create a fully functional small bathroom. The ClearGreen EcoRound 150cm left handed bath starts at £319. 
Pictured below is a 60cm Compact Aqua-Cabinet by Britton mirror wall hung in Ocean £299, with co-ordinating 60cm floor standing vanity unit (£529) with Compact Quattrocast 60cm basin (£169). 
<img width="660" height="990" src="/media/34003/britton-vanity_660x990.jpg" alt="Britton Vanity"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/geberit-expands-aquaclean-sela-shower-toilet-range.aspx" target="_blank">Gerberit expands Aquaclean Sela shower toilet range </a><a href="/news/bauhaus-solo-basin-and-furniture-combo-expands-colour-range.aspx" target="_blank">Bauhaus solo basin and furniture combo expands colour range </a><a href="/news/geberit-intros-aquaclean-high-tech-spraying-wc-range.aspx" target="_blank">Geberit intros Aquaclean high-tech spraying WC range</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Britton boasts Compact sanitaryware and bathroom furniture</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Redevelopment</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2624" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="234" createDate="2014-07-06T09:30:40" updateDate="2014-07-06T09:53:56" nodeName="How to customise SONOS speakers with a colour skin" urlName="how-to-customise-sonos-speakers-with-a-colour-skin" path="-1,1207,1208,2624" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34010/main-trio-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The biggest trend in home entertainment at the moment is multi-room wireless audio. As defined by market leader SONOS, it typically involves dotting a string of diminutive white speakers around a house, and streaming music to all or some as required. Massively popular, interior designers and home owners will need to wrestle with the implications of this sooner rather than later. There are, of course, architectural audio solutions, wherein a house can be retro-wired for multi-room audio with in-ceiling or in-wall speakers, however the opportunities for this kind of approach are likely to be limited. And by its nature, a SONOS system is something owners add to over time, buying additional speakers when they feel the need.
Thankfully though, you are no longer limited to the stock white SONOS finish. Accessories specialist Flexson has introduced a range of (appropriately loud) colour vinyl skins specifically for SONOS speakers that better allow you to customise them to suit any room scheme or application.
<img width="660" height="789" src="/media/34006/colourplay-group-shot_1_660x789.jpg" alt="Colour Play Group Shot _1"/>
The ColourPlay vinyl wraps for SONO Play:5, Play:3 and PLAY:1 speakers (pictured above) come in five bright colours: Candy Pink Gloss, Imperial Purple Matt, Intense Blue Gloss, Sunfire Yellow Gloss and Racing Red Gloss. All are priced at £20 for the PLAY:1; £30 for the PLAY:3; and £35 for the PLAY:5.
The company has also just introduced an £80 Gloss White wrap for the large SONOS subwoofer (pictured below), which is only officially available in black. This treatment not only allows the sub to either match the stock white of SONOS speakers, but allows it to be better integrated against walls and skirting boards – Flexson sells a dedicated wall mount for this.
Vinyl application is straightforward. The ColourPlay skin, which ships in a tube, is peeled from its backing sheet, positioned on the SONOS speaker and then smoothed down with a provided plastic tool to fix in place. Significantly, these coloured skins can be updated at any time, as the skins peel off without leaving any residue.
<img width="660" height="540" src="/media/34007/colourplay-sonos-sub-style_660x540.jpg" alt="Colour Play -SONOS-SUB-Style"/></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Flexson ColourPlay vinyl wraps make multi-room hi-fi altogether louder</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Colours</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2627" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="235" createDate="2014-07-09T09:04:16" updateDate="2014-07-09T09:21:09" nodeName="Lapicida launches onyx basins and classical baths" urlName="lapicida-launches-onyx-basins-and-classical-baths" path="-1,1207,1208,2627" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34012/basin-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Stone specialist Lapiciada has launched a spectacular new collection of onyx basins to compliment its classical baths. Designed to sit on vanity tops, the basins come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Prices range from £594 for a small ( 640 x 360mm) onyx basin to £3594 for a large (1m x 600mm) model. All are hand carved from solid blocks of stone, as a consequence each basin is completely individual. The crystalline stone has distinctive mineral banding which ranges from pure white to greys, pinks and browns.
The onyx basins seem fitting companions to Lapicida’s classical baths, which are virtually sculptures in their own right. Carved from a single block of stone or marble and hand finished, they are signature pieces for those looking to specifyan unforgettable bathroom. The company can also produce bespoke baths and basins to order, in various materials including semi-precious stones.
Retail prices range from £11,800 for a Bianco Italian marble roll top bath, to £7,800 for Black or Dark Green marble roll top (pictured below).  A Roman bath in Moleanos limestone will set you back £14,400. Eat your heart out Caesar...
<img width="660" height="367" src="/media/34013/green-marble_660x367.jpg" alt="Green Marble"/></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stone specialist takes luxury bathrooms to another next level</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Stonework,Marble,High-end</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2629" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="236" createDate="2014-07-10T09:23:40" updateDate="2014-07-10T09:33:00" nodeName="Tuiss intros low-cost Plantation Shutters" urlName="tuiss-intros-low-cost-plantation-shutters" path="-1,1207,1208,2629" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34014/shutters-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Tuiss is introducing a range of low-cost, eco-friendly Plantation Shutters which not only look fittingly sophisticated but offer better heat and sound insulation than rival fabric blinds. The shutters could reduce heat loss by as much as 60 per cent, says the company. They are also touted as highly effective for allergy sufferers. Retail prices start from £99/m2.
The slatted shutters, also known as louvers, rotate open and closed to control the light levels in the room. They’re constructed from partly recycled composite with an aluminium core for strength. The brand says that the line is “undistinguishable from painted wood” and won't warp, crack or fade. Both traditional and contemporary designs will debut this summer.
Interior designers should note that these Tuiss shutters can be repainted at any point without preparation. Unlike traditional wooden shutters, the line is flame resistant and fully washable.
Installation is said to be straightforward. They utilise a 'screw and slot' system which allows the doors to be slotted into place on a pre-sized frame fitted to your window. Tuiss is also promising a temptingly short turnaround time. The shutters are all assembled and delivered in the UK in just 7-10 days.
<img width="660" height="462" src="/media/34015/shutters-1_660x462.jpg" alt="Shutters 1"/>
More information can be had from Tuiss Shutters on 0800 862 0466. Visit the brand online at <a href="http://www.tuiss.co.uk" target="_blank">www.tuiss.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/is-it-time-to-get-vibrant-with-venetian-blinds-again.aspx" target="_blank">Is it time to get vibrant with Venetian blinds again? </a><a href="/news/custom-roller-blind-printing-service-launched.aspx" target="_blank">Custom roller blind printing service launched </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Eco friendly louvers offer superior sound and climate control</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Blinds,Shutters</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2632" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="237" createDate="2014-07-11T13:01:49" updateDate="2014-07-11T13:09:57" nodeName="Roca expands colour options on spectacular Eliptico tub" urlName="roca-expands-colour-options-on-spectacular-eliptico-tub" path="-1,1207,1208,2632" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34017/eliptico-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Roca has expanded the number of colour options available for its luxury Eliptico bathtub. A freestanding cast-iron design, it’s certain to provide a colourful focal point in any contemporary or classical bathroom setting. The oval Eliptico can now be specified with a black, bordeaux red or navy blue exterior, as well as the existing grey and white options. Coated with porcelain enamel for a glass-like finish, each colour provides a striking contrast to the bath's white interior. These coloured exteriors are available to special order, with prices starting from £2,496.
Measuring 1700mm x 850mm, the Eliptico has a capacity of 222 litres and features an anti-slip coating on the bottom, making it suitable for family use. Interior designers should note that it can be combined with a floor-mounted bath-shower mixer to complete the look. The tub is also available with several leg options, from traditional claw or eagle feet, to a red leg set with integrated towel rail or L shaped cherry wood legs.
<img width="660" height="495" src="/media/34016/eliptico_660x495.jpg" alt="Eliptico"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/roca-expands-stylish-bathroom-storage-options.aspx" target="_blank">Roca expands stylish bathroom storage options </a><a href="/news/roca-to-host-london-architecture-photo-exhibition.aspx" target="_blank">Roca to host London architecture photo exhibition </a><a href="/news/vispring-debuts-bamboo-floss-mattress-for-the-asian-market.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring debuts bamboo floss mattress for the Asian market</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Cast iron icon now available in three more hues to special order</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2640" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="238" createDate="2014-07-11T15:56:50" updateDate="2014-07-11T16:09:32" nodeName="Kährs celebrates hardware flooring award" urlName="kaehrs-celebrates-hardware-flooring-award" path="-1,1207,1208,2640" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34024/kahrs.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you can hear champagne corks popping over at Kährs, that’s because the flooring specialist has won 'Hardwood Flooring Product of the Year' for a record thirteenth time, in the 2014 CFJ/CFA Flooring Industry Awards. Sponsored by the Contract Flooring Association and Contract Flooring Journal, the annual awards include 17 categories, with votes for winners registered in an independent CFJ readers' ballot. The award was presented at a trade luncheon hosted at Blenheim Palace.
The news is quite an endoresment for the company. The Kährs wood flooring range now covers over 140 different design options in a wide varirty of wood species and patterns, including coloured finishes and surface treatments. All feature the brand’s multi-layered construction, based on the original 'parquet' design invented and patented by Kährs in 1941. 
The range has also won plenty of plaudits for its ease of installation; Kährs glueless Woodloc joint is quick to assemble and claims to eliminate gapping throughout the lifetime of the floor.
New flooring options this year include Kährs Classic Nouveau and Artisan Collections, in white, grey, and chocolate hues. All floors feature a variety of handcrafted finishing treatments, including handscraping, brushing, sawing and bevelled edges. For more details call Kährs on 023 9245 3045.
Also read: <a href="/news/white-on-kaehrs-debuts-versatile-arctic-oak-flooring.aspx" target="_blank">White-on: Kährs debuts versatile Artic Oak flooring </a><a href="/news/vispring-kingsbridge-bedding-always-bounces-back.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring Kingsbridge bedding always bounces back </a><a href="/news/iconic-furniture-designs-cost-less-than-you-think.aspx" target="_blank">Iconic furniture designs cost less than you think</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Range voted Hardwood Flooring Product of the Year…again</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring,Awards,Trade</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2641" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="239" createDate="2014-07-13T09:44:23" updateDate="2014-07-13T09:56:54" nodeName="Astracast celebrates the classic country kitchen" urlName="astracast-celebrates-the-classic-country-kitchen" path="-1,1207,1208,2641" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34026/astracast-sudbury-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Country kitchen remains a perennial favourite. Perhaps it’s because the look evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, or maybe it’s down to their rustic practicality? Whatever the root of the appeal, there’s a wide range of ceramic sinks and matching taps available from Astracast.
The Sudbury sink (pictured above) is deep and accommodating; it can be picked in both 1.0 and larger capacity 2.0 bowl version, perfect for bigger loads. The latter retails from £486 and measures 90x55.5x25cm (l/w/d). The Belfast is similarly deep, but has a waste outlet to the side rather than the back. It’s available as a 1.0 bowl from £264, is finished in white gloss and it measures 45.5x59.5x25.5cm. Interior designers should note that it can be partnered with a £213 Butler drainer, also in gloss white, which measures 46x46cm. This can be used as a drainer, or as a chopping board as it can be moved to wherever is convenient around the kitchen
Alternatively, the Canterbury has a slightly more angular look for a contemporary twist.  It’s available as a 1.5 62.5x59.5x23cm bowl, from £430. All Astracast sinks are individually handcrafted and finished in fireclay.
Astracast’s portfolio of taps is just the thing for completing the country style look. The Carmague Bridge tap in chrome (also featured above, from £241) boasts an ornate design with a traditional font signalling the hot and cold controls. It’s also available in a bronze and nickel finish. 
For more on the Astracast range, call 01274 475 179 or visit <a href="http://www.astracast.co.uk/">www.astracast.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-and-jab-debate-interiors-and-product-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring and JAB debate interiors and product design </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-summer-design-debate.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: JAB Anstoez summer design debate </a><a href="/news/affordable-linus-sink-a-new-staple-for-compact-kitchens.aspx" target="_blank">Affordable Linus sink a new staple for compact kitchens</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Go rustic with deep sinks and traditional taps</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Country</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2643" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="240" createDate="2014-07-14T15:28:14" updateDate="2014-07-14T15:46:42" nodeName="Is this the most beautiful marble table ever made?" urlName="is-this-the-most-beautiful-marble-table-ever-made" path="-1,1207,1208,2643" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34032/solaris-table-main-closed.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Solaris table, created by lauded designer Lara Bohinc in collaboration with stone specialist Lapicida, in now available in a limited edition of ten pieces. The astonishing creation, first initiated by Wallpaper* magazine for its Handmade exhibition at Salone del Mobile Milan, is a triumph of precision and craftsmanship.
Bohinc, best known for luxury jewelry, was inspired to create the Solaris by the orbital movements of planets. The table features four stacked rings of marble which move smoothly on a rotation spindle, while polished circular brass dishes are inset into the marble plates to emulate planets rotating around a sun. The table is effectively ever changing, as the plates can be moved around thier axis. From a totally closed circle it can be spread open to almost twice its size (as pictured below).
<img width="659" height="387" src="/media/34033/solaris-table-open-crop_659x387.jpg" alt="Solaris Table - Open Crop"/>
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/34028/solaris-table-detail-1-smaller_660x440.jpg" alt="Solaris Table Detail 1 - Smaller"/>
The Slovenian designer worked closely with Lapicida to discover the four different gold-veined stones, in order to make a unified progression from light to dark, from the top tier to the base. The four chosen marbles were, from the top down: Calacatta Oro, Fior di Bosco, Nero Oro and Nero Marquina. All the brass elements have a brushed finish.
The Solaris table measures 100cm diameter closed and opens out to 175cm with all four tiers spread out. Prices start at £24,000.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/34029/solaris-table-detail-3-smaller_660x440.jpg" alt="Solaris Table Detail 3 - Smaller"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/lapicida-launches-onyx-basins-and-classical-baths.aspx" target="_blank">Lapicida launches Onyx basins and classical baths</a> <a href="/news/lapicida-doubles-london-flagship-showroom-size.aspx" target="_blank">Lapicida doubles London flagship showroom size </a><a href="/news/vispring-kingsbridge-bedding-always-bounces-back.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring Kingsbridge bedding always bounced back</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning Solaris blurs the lines between jewellery and furniture</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-14T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Stonework</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2648" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="241" createDate="2014-07-15T08:51:31" updateDate="2014-07-15T09:02:56" nodeName="B&B Italia to throw spotlight on UK talent for LDF 2014" urlName="bb-italia-to-throw-spotlight-on-uk-talent-for-ldf-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2648" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34034/button-tables.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>B&amp;B Italia will throw the spotlight on British design during the London Design Festival (September 13-21), with a selection of works by top designers Edward Barber &amp; Jay Osgerby, and Doshi Levien. The collection, to be displayed in the B&amp;B Italia Brompton store, will star “products with strong aesthetic and functional features that convey creativity, research and innovation, the new designs reflect B&amp;B Italia's DNA.”
On display will be Button Tables by Edward Barber &amp; Jay Osgerby (pictured above) and the Almora chair by Doshi Levien, alongside new furniture by Patricia Urquiola, Antonio Citterio and Atelier Oï. B&amp;B Italia has also confirmed it will partner with Oikos (oikos-group.it), Italian specialist in colour and material for architecture.
This year’s London Design Festival looks likely to be the biggest yet, with over 300 events and installations happening simultaneously across the Capital. The V&amp;A will once again act as hub for the event, offering a range of installations, events, talks and workshops. Key events include 100% Design at Earls Court 1 &amp; 2 (September 17 – 20), Decorex at Syon Park (Sep 21-24), Design Junction at the Old Sorting Office (Sep 17-21) and Tent London at the Old Truman Brewery (Sep 18-21).
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/100-design-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">100% Design London 2013: Photo Gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Classic contemporary furniture to feature alongside new pieces</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2649" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="242" createDate="2014-07-16T08:35:09" updateDate="2014-07-16T08:48:45" nodeName="SieMatic kitchen storage pockets design awards" urlName="siematic-kitchen-storage-pockets-design-awards" path="-1,1207,1208,2649" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34035/award-winner-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>High-end German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic has won two prestigious design awards for it latest personalised interior storage system. The flexible system has garnered a Red Dot award for Product Design, and an iF product award from International Forum Design.
“It’s fantastic that the unique flexibility of our new improved interior storage systems has been recognised.” says SieMatic’s UK MD Bernard Otulakowski. “It gives the user the flexibility to change the interior spaces of the drawers as and when they need, meaning that their kitchen will always be efficient and a pleasure to use”.
The range incorporates intersecting aluminium panels which can be used to compartmentalise the interior space of any drawer. These inserts can be added, moved or removed at any time according to use. The system also features an extra deep king-size compartment which doubles the storage height. Even the internal base of the drawer can be customised. Designers can choose from either dark smoked chestnut finish (not painted or stained, actually smoked to resist light scratches) or light oak. A third option, SieMatic’s proprietary Flock2Block non-slip surface, can also be applied to the base of the drawer for added stability.
Finally, want to add a little high-tech usability? Why not include an integrated USB charging station?  For details call the brand on 0161 246 6010. 
Also read: <a href="/news/how-to-design-the-ultimate-social-kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">How to design the ultimate social kitchen </a><a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/news/ikea-returns-to-its-roots-with-nornaes-collection.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA returns to its roots with NORNÄS collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Is this customisable system the ultimate finishing touch?</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Awards</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2650" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="243" createDate="2014-07-18T15:24:19" updateDate="2014-07-18T15:53:04" nodeName="Hitachi widens choice in luxury kitchen appliances" urlName="hitachi-widens-choice-in-luxury-kitchen-appliances" path="-1,1207,1208,2650" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34036/sidebyside.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Hitachi, the Japanese technology giant, is launching its first ever UK range of refrigerators. Led by a luxury side-by-side model, the introductions combine high-tech features with premium build quality at affordable prices. The new models significantly widen the choice for specifiers looking for a premium appliance brand. 
Hitachi will debut with three energy-efficient fridge-freezers: the American-style 589L capacity side-by-side and two freestanders, one 186.8cm tall, with 72L freezer/210L refrigerator capacity; and the other 200.9cm, with 72L freezer/243L refrigerator capacity. All models will be exclusively distributed through Argos.
The American-style side-by-side is non-plumbed and made at Hitachi’s facility in Thailand; it's beautifully finished in either metallic glass black or metallic glass silver. The model retails for £1400. The fridge-freezers, made in Europe, are also available in gloss black or titanium grey, priced at £550 and £600 respectively.
<img width="660" height="660" src="/media/34037/hitachi-side-by-side-lifestyle-black-close_660x660.jpg" alt="Hitachi Side By Side Lifestyle Black Close"/>
Very much designed for use in a social open-plan kitchen space, the models run at a quiet 46dB. Inverter technology combined with dual-fan cooling prevents the motor needs to noisily spin up as and when the doors are opened. Hitachi says this enables the model to offer energy savings of up to 25 per cent compared to similar-sized rivals. They are also frost-free, have flexible storage space and utilize LED lighting.
They’re also frost free and easy-to-clean both inside and out, offer superior and flexible storage and incorporate LED lighting; safe and attractive glass shelving; and nano-titanium filters to ensure a fresh environment for all stored produce.  Energy-efficiency has also been a priority in the design of the UK range.
<img width="660" height="357" src="/media/34038/display_660x357.jpg" alt="Display"/>
The flagship has an ice and water dispenser that produces crushed ice, ice cubes or cold water via an easy-to-remove-and-replace 4L tank inside the refrigeration compartment. The model also utilises a high-tech touch-sensitive, glass control panel on the exterior (pictured above), which allows the settings to be changed with a simple touch. “This feature is very Star Trek I think,” Richard Bass, head of  Hitachi’s B2C business unit told Inside ID. “A lot of people will enjoy using this. We’ve also made a point to put bright LED display panels on the standalone fridge freezers. People expect Hitachi to be a technically advanced brand.”
Build quality is high. “There’s something really satisfying about the way the doors handle and close,” noted Bass.
<img width="660" height="660" src="/media/34039/fridge-freeer-lifestyle-close_660x660.jpg" alt="Fridge Freeer Lifestyle Close"/>
 
Also read: <a href="/news/renovation-advice-expert-tips-for-better-kitchen-design.aspx" target="_blank">Renovation advice: Expert tips for better kitchen design </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA intros modular kitchen system, shakes up industry </a><a href="/reviews/samsung-ww9000-washing-machine-review.aspx" target="_blank">Samsung VW96000 washing machine review</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>High-tech trio lead Japanese giant's first UK refrigeration charge</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Appliances</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2654" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="244" createDate="2014-07-18T16:36:43" updateDate="2014-07-18T16:54:56" nodeName="Contemporary, classic or Kitsch, it’s time to get tiled" urlName="contemporary,-classic-or-kitsch,-it’s-time-to-get-tiled" path="-1,1207,1208,2654" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34042/the-baked-tile-company-barcelona-main3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Waiting for inspiration to surface? The Baked Tile Company has produced a new brochure which not only details the brand’s latest collections (Urban, Wood, Decorative and Classic), but also dispenses handy design advice along the way. Founder of The Baked Tile company and BIID member, interior designer Lesley Taylor has reportedly worked closely with a selection of the tile specialists to create an range of striking tiles that will suit any home and budget.
The Urban collection is influenced by city life and consists of large format concrete tiles, linear mosaics, hexagonal plus faux stone effects. Perfect if you want to style a home with an industrial vibe. By contrast, the Wood collection is for those “who want to create a formal look that also oozes warmth, hard wearing and maintenance free.” Designers should note that these titles can be used inside and out. For those looking to put a little wow into their walkways , there’s the Decorative line which offers everything from kitsch to ethnic. And if that’s just a little to wild, you could always utilise something altogether calmer from the Classical collection. For more pop over to<a href="http://www.bakedtiles.co.uk/" target="_blank"> www.bakedtiles.co.uk</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoez launches spectacular textile collection </a><a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell design Week 2014 </a><a href="/news/leoline-launches-well-travelled-flooring-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Leoline launches well travelled flooring collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>The Baked Tile Company intros four new ranges, debuts Baked brochure</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Ceramics,Tiles,Flooring</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2655" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="245" createDate="2014-07-22T08:43:06" updateDate="2014-07-22T09:04:31" nodeName="Battery-powered automated blinds add luxury for less" urlName="battery-powered-automated-blinds-add-luxury-for-less" path="-1,1207,1208,2655" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34043/3-pallazo-romance-santorini.jpeg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Motorised blinds and shaders are typically associated with high-specification luxury installs, and have a reputation for a certain level of complexity. However you can now specify automated blinds which don’t require an electrician to fit. QMotion UK offers a range of patented wire-free automated shaders which are battery controlled, using standard Alkaline D cells. This means no power or system control infrastructure is required, nor is there a need to chase out walls and redecorate or run surface conduit. This is home automation made simple.
The QMotion UK system is operated by an RF remote control (pictured below) which can be parked on a flush wall-mounted plate, or via a smart phone app (both iOS and Android) from a mobile device. The remote zapper or app can operate single or multiple blinds; alternatively a short-tug feature also allows the shades to be adjusted manually. Of course, for those that want complete integration, the QMotion system can be controlled bgy a host of third party control systems, including URC, Control4, RTI, Elan, Savant and Vantage.
<img width="660" height="466" src="/media/34044/home-page-for-home-photo_660x466.jpg" alt="HOME PAGE FOR HOME PHOTO"/>
The battery operating life of these blinds is quoted at around five years, based on an average four times up/down movement daily. Interior designers can choose from a collection of over 400 fabrics and colours, which includes a full range of light filtering and blackout materials. Alternatively bespoke fabric can be supplied for QMotion UK to manufacture a blind with. There’s even an option to have a photo or image digitally printed on to a material. System prices for the QMotion UK automated blind system start from £674, including fabric.
<img width="288" height="374" src="/media/34046/remote.jpg" alt="Remote"/>
Also read: <a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/features/embrace-technology-without-sacrificing-design.aspx" target="_blank">Embrace technology without sacrificing design </a><a href="/news/vicoustic-acoustic-treatments-for-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vicoustic acoustic treatments for interior design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>QMotion UK launches easy-to-fit automated blind and shading system</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Smart Home,Home Automation,Blinds</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2659" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="246" createDate="2014-07-24T15:02:13" updateDate="2014-07-24T15:07:24" nodeName="Shag Pile is back and Crown Floors have got it" urlName="shag-pile-is-back-and-crown-floors-have-got-it" path="-1,1207,1208,2659" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34047/crown-floors-shag-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>We’re not sure if this is a good thing or not, but it seems seventies favourite shag pile is back on trend, at least according to the carpet meisters at Crown Floors. The brand aims to address the appeal of deep pile with its new Portland Bay collection, describing the carpets as “the epitome of texture and design working in tandem.”
Certainly if you’re looking to create a cosy, warm ambiance, there’s plenty of choice to be had here. The company is offering a range of designs, from White Queen and After Dark black, to Blossom and Willow Tree; all feature Easy Clean treatment. The Portland Bay Collection is priced at £18 per square metre, and comes with a 7-year wear warranty. For your nearest stockist, call the company on 0800 0773301.
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-stark-carpet-london.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Stark Carpet London </a><a href="/news/spectacular-colornet-stairrunner-offers-vivid-style.aspx" target="_blank">Spectacular Colornet stairrunner offers vivid style </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-london-showroom.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz London Showroom</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Turn back the clock with this affordable Portland Bay collection</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Carpets,Retro</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2660" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="247" createDate="2014-07-24T15:59:01" updateDate="2014-07-24T17:14:59" nodeName="IKEA pledges shift to all LED lighting by 2016" urlName="ikea-pledges-shift-to-all-led-lighting-by-2016" path="-1,1207,1208,2660" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34048/xmas-lights.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>IKEA has committed to moving its lighting offerings exclusively to LED by 2016. The furniture and lifestyle giant pledged the move at its inaugral Xmas trends preview in London. Very much promoting a sustainability message, the company added that it planned to sell LED lights some 20 per cent cheaper than rival high street suppliers. “We’re going through a massive change at the moment,” said Debora Wood, Decoration and Outdoor Living Sales Leader, IKEA UK 
Amongst product launches announced at the event were decorative LED fairy lights that come with a detachable seasonal adornment (pictured above). “Fairy lights aren’t just for Christmas. Next year you’ll see different seasonal decorations you can clip on, so that the lights can be used at other times during the year, for example Easter,” Wood revealed.
IKEA cites the low running cost and low energy use of LED as prime reasons for the shift. "We can do so much more with LED,” the company told Inside ID, especially when it comes to implementing lighting within other products –“we can place LED lights within storage units and small places and not have any fear of them over-heating.” The company said one issue it was trying hard to address at the moment was the supply and cost of bayonet adaptors; all LED bulbs currently come with a European-style screw-thread. It did however concede that there was a still a big big consumer education job to done explaining the cost-saving benefits of LED lighting.
Also unveiled at the event was a wall-hanging print of a Christmas tree (pictured below) which could be unfurled in December and decorated with accessories, for those that simply don’t have room to erect a three dimensional version.
<img width="660" height="495" src="/media/34049/xmas-wall-hanging_660x495.jpg" alt="Xmas Wall Hanging"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/ikea-returns-to-its-roots-with-nornaes-collection.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA returns to its roots with Nornas collection </a><a href="/news/ikea-intros-modular-kitchen-system,-shakes-up-industry.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA intos modular kitchen system, shakes up industry </a><a href="/news/hitachi-widens-choice-in-luxury-kitchen-appliances.aspx" target="_blank">Hitachi widens choice in luxury kitchen appliances</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Aims to become the go-to destination for LED light bulbs</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>LED Lighting,Lighting Design,Christmas</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2666" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="248" createDate="2014-07-25T11:16:55" updateDate="2014-08-01T08:55:40" nodeName="Designjunction previewed, what you need to know" urlName="designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know" path="-1,1207,1208,2666" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34054/designjunction.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Organisers have confirmed more than 180 brands will exhibit at this September’s Designjunction. Big names booked for the event, a cornerstone of the London Design Festival, include Anglepoise, Jake Dyson, Tom Dixon, Johanson Design, Modus, String, Zanotta, Innermost, Fritz Hansen, Bla Station and Zero. Designjunction, which runs September 17-21, will once again be held at The Sorting Office, 21-23 New Oxford Street London.
There's certainly no shortage of exhibits to peruse this year. The basement floor will feature the lightjunction hub, a large-scale installation from Blackbody created from thousands of suspended O-LEDs which light the way down to the underground space. Here Italian brand Artemide and Jake Dyson’s new Ariel light, a suspension pendant which uses heat sync technology to extend the life of the LED, will be on display. Other exhibitors at lightjunction include Marset, Lightyears, Cini&amp;Nils, Buster + Punch, Davey Lighting and Original BTC, Brokis, Vitamin, ÖRSJÖ and Rothschild &amp; Bickers.
Waterford Crystal is planning to bring two crystal cutting systems to the show, giving visitors live demonstrations of their Master Cutter at work. A ground floor retail zone will feature over 25 designer pop-up shops, selling everything from watches and ceramics to glassware and fashion items.
Designjunction will also offer some unique dining experiences. Transport for London will host a second floor restaurant featuring a wall made from reclaimed vintage bus stops, and bespoke furniture upholstered in the latest TfL fabrics from Kirkby Design. Other diversions will include a café by Italian artisan coffee makers La Marzocco, and a wine bar from the Chilean Embassy. Alessi will run an Italian pop-up café and bar. And you can always end your experience with a visit to the underground Asahi beer bar.
Also read: <a href="/features/designjunction-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction London 2013: Photo gallery </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex London 2013: Photo Gallery </a><a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 2014</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Lightjunction, designer retail zone and pop-up eateries revealed</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,London Design Festival</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2667" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="249" createDate="2014-07-28T08:08:48" updateDate="2014-07-28T08:18:53" nodeName="Transparent AIRA dining set makes for light eating" urlName="transparent-aira-dining-set-makes-for-light-eating" path="-1,1207,1208,2667" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34057/aira-set-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Ideal for use in smaller spaces, not least because they have an unobtrusive visual signature and doesn’t block the light like a conventional dining set, these novel transparent glass and chrome dining chairs and table from My Furniture, are all kinds of practical. The AIRA chrome glass dining set comprise six EAMES-style transparent chairs and matching table (pictured below), fabricated from 12mm thick tampered glass and supported on chrome trestle style legs.
Also available in the range is the compact AIRA desk, which is similarly sleek.  Consider the futuristic style a cool addition for rooms that showcase patterned rugs, or spaces where you’d rather furnishings didn’t dictate colour palette or style.
The AIRA Dining Set with six chairs retails for £660, while the AIRA Desk with chair is priced at £400. For availability call freephone 0800 092 1636. <img width="660" height="400" src="/media/34056/trasparent-table_660x400.jpg" alt="Trasparent Table"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/bb-italia-to-throw-spotlight-on-uk-talent-for-ldf-2014.aspx" target="_blank">B&amp;B Italia to throw spotlight on UK talent for LDF 2014 </a><a href="/news/is-this-the-most-beautiful-marble-table-ever-made.aspx" target="_blank">Is this the most beautiful marble table ever made? </a><a href="/news/iconic-furniture-designs-cost-less-than-you-think.aspx" target="_blank">Iconic furniture designs cost less than your think</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>‘Invisible’ glass and chrome furniture is practically futuristic</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Kitchen</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2669" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="250" createDate="2014-07-29T08:04:52" updateDate="2014-07-29T08:09:39" nodeName="Affordable Elan brings flair to stainless steel sinks" urlName="affordable-elan-brings-flair-to-stainless-steel-sinks" path="-1,1207,1208,2669" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34058/astracast-elan-15-bowl.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Sink and tap specialist Astracast has launched a budget stainless steel sink sure to be of interest to specifiers, installers and designers. The affordable Elan is distinguished by some geometric detailing, and looks likely to work a variety of interiors. The sink can be picked in a 1.0 or 1.5 bowl version, both of which provide a large main bowl with a 24 litre capacity, perhaps ideal for cleaning items too big for the dishwasher.
The Elan can be purchased with an accessory pack which includes a steel bowl grid, wooden chopping board and a colander for the 1.5 version. The wooden board  fits over the sink to utilise kitchen space, providing valuable extra work space for food preparation.
The Elan 1.0 bowl retails from £120, while the 1.5 bowl retails from £175.  For more information and availability call Astracast on 01274 475 179.
Also read: <a href="/news/hitachi-widens-choice-in-luxury-kitchen-appliances.aspx" target="_blank">Hitachi widens choice in luxury kitchen appliances </a><a href="/news/affordable-linus-sink-a-new-staple-for-compact-kitchens.aspx" target="_blank">Affordable Linus sink a new staple for compact kitchens </a><a href="/designers/smartstyle-interiors/open-plan-edwardian-kitchen-renovation.aspx%20%20%20" target="_blank">Open plan Edwardian kitchen renovation</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>24L bowl capacity with optional accessory pack? That’ll do nicely</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2671" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="251" createDate="2014-07-30T08:17:41" updateDate="2014-08-01T07:50:52" nodeName="KAI to launch Couture fabric collection at Decorex 2014" urlName="kai-to-launch-couture-fabric-collection-at-decorex-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2671" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34060/kai-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>KAI will unveil its new contemporary Couture fabric collection, as well as showcasing other designs from its 2014/15 portfolio at Decorex International. Visitors will experience fabrics selected from its Althea and Lamorna collections, all in a subtle pastel colour range with accents of grey, as well as highlights from the spectacular Luminere Collection (pictured), which uses contrasting matt and shiny yarns to create depth and shimmer. and distinctive metallic hints. Luminere is available in four shades to suit different living styles, whether modern, contemporary or traditional; ideal, we think, for designers looking to create an ambience of chic opulence.
KAI has a long lineage in textiles, being part of the Ashley Wilde Group, a family owned business that has designed and produced fabrics for over 60 years. You’ll find them at Decorex 2014 on stand E57.
<img width="660" height="792" src="/media/34059/kai-chair_660x792.jpg" alt="Kai Chair"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoez launches spectacular textile collection </a><a href="/news/decorex-announces-new-venue-for-2014-event.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex announces new venue for 2014 event </a><a href="/news/designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction previewed, what you need to know</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Luxury Luminere, Althea and Lamorna lines will also feature</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Furnishings</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2673" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="252" createDate="2014-07-31T14:29:20" updateDate="2014-08-01T07:57:08" nodeName="Build your own workbenches a rugged, low-cost option" urlName="build-your-own-workbenches-a-rugged,-low-cost-option" path="-1,1207,1208,2673" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34062/391735_num985748.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Industrial construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong Tie hopes to open up the consumer residential market with Simply Build It, a new construction system which allows anyone to design and build a robust modular table or workbench, at any height, length or depth out of any timber. 
The £45 kit includes screws and heavy duty timber connectors specially created to ensure true corners. The idea is you don’t have to spend hours meticulously measuring and cutting timber or carving joints. All you need do is decide on the dimensions and then add the 38mm x 89mm joint section to the chosen timber. The company suggests buyers will use it to build bespoke items for garages, gardening, furniture and furniture; it estimates even the most inexperienced DIY'er should take no more than two hours to build a basic 1.2m work bench.
Simply Build It projects claim to be robust and hard-wearing: a 1200mm x 600mm workbench with an 18mm sheet of plywood for the work top will take a load of 450kg. To aid construction, guides can be found on the Simply Build It website with specifications, instructions and an online timber requirements calculator that outputs a printable timber shopping list for the project in hand. There’s also a supporting YouTube channel. 
<img width="660" height="528" src="/media/34061/391735_num985747_660x528.jpg" alt="391735_num 985747"/></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Bespoke furniture for heavy duty use touted by construction connector pro</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-30T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2675" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="253" createDate="2014-08-01T07:57:28" updateDate="2014-08-01T08:06:38" nodeName="Designjunction sponsor Visa confirms shopping promotion" urlName="designjunction-sponsor-visa-confirms-shopping-promotion" path="-1,1207,1208,2675" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34063/visa-shopping-quarter.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Interior designers are promised big savings this September as Designjunction headline sponsor Visa announces the Visa Shopping Promotion. Tied into London Design Festival, the initiative will see more than 50 design stores and fashion houses across London’s West End offering special deals for Visa cardholders. Big name participants include Heal’s, The Conran Shop, Skandium, The Republic of Fritz Hansen, and Jack Spade. Expect also numerous niche design boutiques to join in.
The promotion will extend across the West End Design Quarter which incorporates Fitzrovia, Covent Garden, Soho, Holborn, Marylebone, Regent Street, New Oxford Street, and Tottenham Court Road. Naturally the Visa Shopping Promotion will include Designjunction’s own retail sector within the designjunction Sorting Office event venue, with more than 30 design-led pop-up stores.
In addition Visa premium cardholders can take advantage of priority access into the show, the use of the VIP lounge and private guided tours of the venue. Designjunction 2014 runs September 18-21, at The Sorting Office, 21-23 New Oxford Street, London.
Also read: <a href="/news/designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction previewed, what you need to know </a><a href="/features/designjunction-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction London 2013 photo gallery </a><a href="/features/interviewed-terence-mesguich-jacquemin.aspx" target="_blank">Interviewed: Terence Mesguich Jacquemin</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Savvy buyers promised big savings during London Design Festival</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-07-31T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Designjunction,Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2677" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="254" createDate="2014-08-01T12:39:29" updateDate="2014-08-01T12:45:45" nodeName="VitrA releases product guide for contract projects" urlName="vitra-releases-product-guide-for-contract-projects" path="-1,1207,1208,2677" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34066/vitra-m-line-crop3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>VitrA has launched a new brochure designed specifically for those working on contract projects. The Commercial Collection 2014 brings together a selection of the brand’s most suitable bathroom ranges for commercial projects, comprising the M-Line (pictured above), S50, S20, Options, Matrix, Milton and Accessible. It also highlights VitrA’s new rimless WCs; RIM-EX, in addition to the VitrA Fresh WC pan options, where a liquid cleaning tank disperses detergent with every flush.
The brochure will be of interest to any specifiers looking to furnish projects from housing complexes, hotels and restaurant washrooms to private dwellings. To bring the different ranges to life, the products are showcased with lifestyle photography and a brief description of what makes each range special.  To help with planning, the technical information section provides detailed measurements, alternate versions, materials, weight and explains the compatibility of products. 
The 126p tome also discusses the heritage of the company, the accreditations that the company has achieved, and spotlights the group’s eco-friendly Blue Life guidelines. To obtain a copy, contact VitrA on 01235 750 990.
Also Read: <a href="/news/vitra-opens-second-production-plant-in-russia.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA opens second production plant in Russia </a><a href="/news/vitra-wows-with-moulded-mineral-cast-washbasins.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA wows with moulded Mineral cast washbasins </a><a href="/news/geberit-expands-aquaclean-sela-shower-toilet-range.aspx" target="_blank">Geberit expands Aquaclean Sela shower toilet range</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Focuses on suitable bathroom ranges for commercial projects </pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Contract</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2678" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="255" createDate="2014-08-05T11:57:10" updateDate="2014-08-05T12:08:19" nodeName="Louis de Poortere intros New Vintage rug collection" urlName="louis-de-poortere-intros-new-vintage-rug-collection" path="-1,1207,1208,2678" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34067/new-vintage.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Looking for a lived in look that’s anything but? Louis de Poortere has released its latest New Vintage collection of rugs, all designed by De Poortere Deco to create an aged-worn in look straight from the shelf. These distinctive looking rugs have been crafted from 1300g/m2 wool and cotton chenille into unique patchwork designs with a Persian feel. The Belgium-based brand claim they are ‘ideal for when a vivacious atmosphere is required.’  We think they just look flat-out fab.
The New Vintage collection joins Louis de Poortere's Fading World and Cameo lines, and come in a wide selection of Baroque-inspired colours and patterns, including Spring Leaves, Sea Blue, Pale Purple, Black and White, orange Purple, Blue Denim  and Beige. Available in a range of sizes, all boast a “unique, gently distressed texture” and should suit most styles of room. Prices start from £65.
Also read: <a href="/news/this-designer-rug-collection-is-all-kinds-of-wonderful.aspx" target="_blank">This designer rug collection is all kinds of wonderful </a><a href="/news/felt-rugs-launch-white-on-white-shyrdak-collection.aspx" target="_blank">Felt Rugs launch White-on-White collection </a><a href="/news/guinevere-widens-dhurrie-range-with-new-designs.aspx" target="_blank">Guinevere widens Dhurrie range with new designs</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Distinctive wool and chenille designs for that aged-worn look</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-04T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Rugs</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2679" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="256" createDate="2014-08-05T12:47:28" updateDate="2014-08-05T12:55:57" nodeName="Zardi & Zardi debut Neutrals tapestries at Decorex" urlName="zardi-zardi-debut-neutrals-tapestries-at-decorex" path="-1,1207,1208,2679" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34068/zardi-neutrals.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Modern historic wall-hanging specialists Zardi &amp; Zardi will launch a new fabric collection at Decorex 2014. Dubbed Neutrals, it sets out to address concerns that some tapestries are deemed too colourful for easy integration into many homes. 
The company says it hopes Neutrals will help change perceptions “and introduce these magnificent pieces into peoples living spaces.” Zardi &amp; Zardi has selected a neutral colour palette and reinterpreted three designs from its current portfolio. The wall hangings are printed onto high-grade Belgium linen and feature both romantic and landscape imagery. In addition to floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall narrative décor, the fabrics can be used for upholstering furniture.
“We are thrilled to be launching Neutrals at Decorex this year” says Director PJ Keeling. “The new collection is still very much an exclusive offering and complements our existing tailored service.  We are very excited to challenge perceptions on what a traditional tapestry looks like and bring this historic art form into the 21st century.”
As it transpires, Zardi &amp; Zardi will also be celebrating its 10th birthday during Decorex, and encourages attendees to visit its stand (K52) for a birthday tipple. Decorex runs from September 21 – 24, at Syon Park London.
Also read: <a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection </a><a href="/news/kai-to-launch-couture-fabric-collection-at-decorex-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Kai to launch couture fabric collection at Decorex 2014 </a><a href="/features/decorex-london-2013-photo-gallery.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex London 2013: photo gallery</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Luxury wall hangings launched as brand celebrates 10th anniversary</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Fabric,Wallcoverings,Textiles,Furnishings</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2680" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="257" createDate="2014-08-06T16:20:44" updateDate="2014-08-08T15:52:35" nodeName="Splinter Works unveils stunning carbon fibre bathtub" urlName="splinter-works-unveils-stunning-carbon-fibre-bathtub" path="-1,1207,1208,2680" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34073/vessel-main-3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The arrival of any new creation from Splinter Works always warrants a double take, but none more so than with ths latest work, the freestanding Vessel bathtub and matching wash basin. Favouring the company’s trademark aesthetic, the curvaceous units follow on from the suspended Vessel hammock bathtub launched in 2013. Pictured in black, they’re also available with coloured lacquers.
The Vessel bathtub has been crafted from woven and lacquered carbon fibre, an exotic material choice which has rapidly become a specialty of creators Miles Hartwell and Matt Withington. The units are actually produced in a giant autoclave pressure chamber, normally used to make Formula 1 cars.
The company says its love of carbon fibre isn’t just down to its formidable strength. The Vessel bathtub is also astonishingly light. Empty, it weighs a mere 14kg! Purely from a practical point of view, this makes it possible to specify for any room in the house, without a need to reinforce floorboards in the upper floors.
Another characteristic of carbon fibre is its unique texture. The smooth layers of lacquer showcase the depth of the geometric weave of the fibre; Splinter Work’s designers describe this blackness as more akin to fabric: “In a world of white bathrooms, the Vessel series offers a dark sophistication, their strong graphic lines and sculptural form have an autonomous style that can fit in the most modern of settings, or traditional ones.”
As with previous Splinter Works creations, interior designers can have the Vessel bathtub and basin tailored to specific requirements. The Vessel bathtub retails for £19,800.
<img width="659" height="425" src="/media/34069/bath-with-model_659x425.jpg" alt="Bath With Model"/>
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/34070/basin_660x440.jpg" alt="Basin"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/splinter-works-brilliant-bodice-rocker-defies-gravity.aspx" target="_blank">Splinter Works brilliant bodice rocker defies gravity </a><a href="/news/vitra-releases-product-guide-for-contract-projects.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA releases product guide for contract projects </a><a href="/features/interviewed-terence-mesguich-jacquemin.asp" target="_blank">Interviewed: Terence Mesguich Jacquemin</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Fabulous freestanding Vessel is a bath like no other</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-06T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,High-end</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2683" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="258" createDate="2014-08-09T10:21:02" updateDate="2014-08-09T10:40:19" nodeName="Textile designer offers interior design masterclasses" urlName="textile-designer-offers-interior-design-masterclasses" path="-1,1207,1208,2683" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34075/design-cousre-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury textile designer Julia Brendel offers a series of workshops for those with a passion for interior design. Aimed at amateurs looking to hone their skills, as well as those with a professional interest in the design process and craftwork, the workshops are run by the designer and a handpicked team, from the studio of her Kent home in the village of Tunstall.
“Our classes are run by experienced and well established professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in the field,” says Brendel. “What is more, we have chosen people with great passion for what they do. What they teach is not only their profession but also their passion, their way of living.” The courses are priced from £65 for a half day, with materials included. Full day courses range from £125- £250.
Workshops include interior design masterclasses ('Design your own master bedroom'), along with craft tutorials explaining how to create roman blinds and pelmets, lampshades, cushions and curtain making.
For more details or to pre-book a course call 01795 599840. Car parking space is available for all attendees. Lunch and refreshments are included. Accommodation can also be recommended on request. Julia Brendel will be exhibiting upholstery fabrics, shades and cushions and table linen at Decorex International 2014, Stand A21, Syon Park, September 21-24.
<img width="660" height="719" src="/media/34074/design-course-1_660x719.jpg" alt="Design Course 1"/>
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design week 2014 </a><a href="/news/vispring-intros-designer-centerpiece-headboards.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring intros designer centerpiece headboards </a><a href="/features/reviewed-jab-anstoetz-summer-design-debate.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: JAB Anstoetz Summer Design Debate</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Take a day out, learn new design skills, boost your business...</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-07T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Textiles,Decorex</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2685" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="259" createDate="2014-08-09T11:12:03" updateDate="2014-08-09T11:34:24" nodeName="Focus/14 to celebrate the best in creative design" urlName="focus14-to-celebrate-the-best-in-creative-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2685" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34078/focus-comp-main2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Focus/14 at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, one of the key destinations at the upcoming London Design Festival for international buyers and specifiers, has confirmed trade previews on September 21, 22 and 23, before opening to the public on September 24. With new collections from over 500 international brands at 99 showrooms, it’s shaping up to be the must-visit LDF14 launch event.
“Whether looking for ideas for the home or solutions for a commercial project, yacht or hotel, it’s the first port of call for designers, architects, style-seekers and decision-makers who need to stay in touch with what is happening in the design arena,” declare the organisers.
Attendees are promised early glimpses at the season’s key fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, lighting, accessories, kitchens, bathroom, outdoor living, tiles and carpets. There will also There will also be a talk on lighting design at Crestron, along with a specially commissioned installation by floral artist Rebecca Louise Law, plus assorted pop-ups and book signings.
Headline speakers include the legendary Sir Terence Conran and highly respected interior designer Chester Jones. Simon Rawlings will discuss the legacy of the late David Collins, while Allegra Hicks will discuss her life in fashion and interiors.
Over 80 showroom sessions are scheduled, featuring a wealth of international designers. US interior designer Thomas Callaway will unveil his new range for Holland &amp; Sherry; Martin Goddard will discuss hotel design at Bolier by Decca; interior designer Emma Pocock will talk pattern and colour at Tim Page Carpets. A professional practice seminar with Robert Angel, Steve La Bouchardiere and Neil Hogan will also debate how restaurant and bar design “is a hotbed of creativity.”
Also read: <a href="/news/designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction previewed, what you need to know </a><a href="/news/designjunction-sponsor-visa-confirms-shopping-promotion.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction sponsor Visa confirms shopping promotion </a><a href="/news/bb-italia-to-throw-spotlight-on-uk-talent-for-ldf-2014.aspx" target="_blank">B&amp;B Italia to throw spotlight on UK talent for LDF 2014 </a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Three day trade preview to kickstart London Design Festival</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Events,London Design Festival,Crestron</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2686" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="260" createDate="2014-08-11T18:33:46" updateDate="2014-08-11T18:59:50" nodeName="Radiator Company design trio promote industrial chic" urlName="radiator-company-design-trio-promote-industrial-chic" path="-1,1207,1208,2686" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34090/seta_round_blk-main4.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Combining a slick industrial aesthetic with slim functionality, these new urban radiator designs from The Radiator Company could help redefine your living space. The Halo, Seta Line and Seta Groove are nothing if not dramatic, and they promise excellent energy efficiency too.
The Seta Line and Seta Groove employ dual tube technology which effectively increases their surface area, producing lower water content and high heat outputs. Both models also feature hollow tubes that draw air in from the bottom and out through the top, significantly improving air circulation and heat distribution. The cylindrical Halo is best used in open plan spaces; the Seta Line is rather more angular and Seta Groove curvaceous.
<img width="660" height="985" src="/media/34084/halo-satinato_660x985.jpg" alt="Halo Satinato"/>
The 190 x 1500mm Halo in metallic silver (pictured above) has a BTU output of 4621, and retails for £902. The matt black Seta Groove (pictured top) is priced at £1,212 and measures 600 x 1100mm; it has a BTU output of 4893. The Seta Line vertical (pictured bottom) measures 1820 x 440mm, is shown in metallic silver and has a BTU of 5896; it’s priced at £1,628.
<img width="660" height="966" src="/media/34081/seta_round_vert_660x966.jpg" alt="Seta _round _vert"/>
For more information and availability, call The Radiator Company on 01342 302250.
Also read: <a href="/news/bisque-embraces-european-standard-for-radiators,-warm-feelings-guaranteed.aspx" target="_blank">Bisque embraces European standard for radiators, warm feelings guarranteed </a><a href="/news/is-this-the-most-beautiful-marble-table-ever-made.aspx" target="_blank">Is this the most beautiful marble table ever made? </a><a href="/reviews/bisque-tetro-aluminium-radiator-review.aspx" target="_blank">Bisque Tetro aluminium radiator review</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Halo, Seta Line and Seta Groove designs are radical and practical</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Radiators</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2691" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="261" createDate="2014-08-13T07:44:37" updateDate="2014-08-13T08:29:42" nodeName="Crestron to run CPD courses throughout Focus/14" urlName="crestron-to-run-cpd-courses-throughout-focus14" path="-1,1207,1208,2691" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34094/stylish-interior-in-home-cinema-room-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>As part of the upcoming Focus/14 event at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, lifestyle technology specialist Crestron will be running its BIID accredited CPD courses throughout the week, to help the design community better integrate Smart Home technology with interior design. It's also planning a schedule of guest speakers to talk on the topic of interiors and technology.
Crestron has been working closely with interior designers and architects ever since opening its DCCH showroom, which was designed by Louise Bradle. The venue is a spectacular example of how technology and interior design can both complement each other and work together, to enhance the user experience. The brand advocates that a better understanding of integrated technology will help designers to see just how lifestyle electronics can transform a home.
Two 45 minute courses will be offered, Integrating Technology into Residential Design and An Introduction to Lighting Control, developed to explain how technology can be used without without sacrificing design in residential projects. The former (two BIID CPD points) covers the latest home technology trends alongside discussions on the legislation that automation technology can help designers meet. The second course (two BIID CPD points) sets out to demystify lighting technology, considers the impact of LED on residential lighting and how using simple lighting effects can enhance the design and features within a room.
To enrol on the CPD courses, or to book a showroom tour call Crestron on 0207 352 0028. Focus/14 runs September 21- 24 at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, as part of the London Design Festival 2014
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For more on Crestron’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/crestron.aspx" target="_blank">lifestyle technology solution, visit our partner page here</a>.
Also read: <a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/news/crestron-launches-cpd-programme-at-biid-con-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron launches CPD programme at BIID Conference </a><a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Time for designers to learn how tech can enhance the living space</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting Design,Home Automation,Crestron</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2693" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="262" createDate="2014-08-14T09:06:59" updateDate="2014-08-14T09:18:51" nodeName="Laufen to debut radical basins at Designjunction" urlName="laufen-to-debut-radical-basins-at-designjunction" path="-1,1207,1208,2693" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Laufen to debut radical basins at Designjunction London 2014</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/34096/laufen_saphirkeramik_nguyen_06.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Laufen will use Designjunction to debut radical bathroom sanitaryware concepts designed by Konstantin Grcic (one of which is pictured below) and Toan Nguyen (pictured above) and created from SaphirKeramik. This proprietary compound is said to be twice as resistant and a good deal thinner than traditional ceramics, allowing a range of curvature of the corners of up to 1-2mm (until now the maximum reached was 7-8mm). It’s also more ecological to produce, as it uses fewer raw materials and less water in the mix, and is considerably lighter to transport.
The material, first unveiled by the Swiss manufacturer last October, has a different chemical structure than porcelain and is said to draw its strength from sapphire. Offering a combination of extreme resistance and lightness, it positively encourages experimentation. Laufen says Grcic and Nguyen have been called upon to “explore territories as yet unknown,” adding the material is “destined to change the features of our everyday lives forever.” No pressure there then.
Designjunction 2014 runs September 18-21, at The Sorting Office, New Oxford Street, as part of the London design Festival.
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Also read: <a href="/news/designjunction-sponsor-visa-confirms-shopping-promotion.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction sponsor Visa confirms shopping promotion </a><a href="/news/designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction previewed, what you need to know </a><a href="/news/crestron-to-run-cpd-courses-throughout-focus14.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron to run CPD courses throughout Focus/14</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New SaphirKeramik creations “explore territories as yet unknown”</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-13T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Designjunction,Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2708" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="263" createDate="2014-08-18T08:51:25" updateDate="2014-08-26T18:20:06" nodeName="April Russell: The Art of Interiors, joins Decorex panel" urlName="april-russell-the-art-of-interiors,-joins-decorex-panel" path="-1,1207,1208,2708" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="davidslater" writerID="1" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34109/01.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Lady April Thomson, of April Russell: The Art of Interiors, has confirmed she’ll be participating in a panel discussion at this year’s Decorex show. Alongside Lucinda Bredin, Arts Editor at The Week, and a number of noted experts from the art world, April will talk candidly about designing around carefully curated art collections, with a special focus on her spectacular Belgravia Collector’s Townhouse (pictured).
Lady April specialises in working closely with art curators and private art collections. Working out of London and New York, she was educated at Sotheby’s and The Inchbald School of Design. Talking about her interior design style, she confides: “Layer by layer, I create interiors that reflect and enhance the essence of my clients. My inspiration comes from listening to people talk about the way they live their lives." April says her "passion is to create beautiful homes with stunning artwork, subtle paint finishes, bespoke furniture and carefully chosen soft furnishings. On each assignment, I work with specialist craftspeople to create an interior that is truly individual and genuinely in tune with my client’s pattern of life.” It should be a fascinating talk.
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Decorex runs September 21-24, at Syon Park. Register online to attend the discussion at www.decorex.com.
Also read: <a href="/news/zardi-zardi-debut-neutrals-tapestries-at-decorex.aspx" target="_blank">Zardi &amp; Zardi debut neutrals tapestries at Decorex </a><a href="/news/kai-to-launch-couture-fabric-collection-at-decorex-2014.aspx" target="_blank">KAI to launch couture fabric collection at Decorex 2014 </a><a href="/news/jab-anstoetz-launches-spectacular-textile-collection.aspx" target="_blank">JAB Anstoetz launches spectacular textile collection</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Expect unique insights about designing around curated collections</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-18T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>interior design,Art,Decorex</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2722" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="264" createDate="2014-08-21T19:16:48" updateDate="2014-08-21T19:25:09" nodeName="Laminate flooring comes of age with extra long planks" urlName="laminate-flooring-comes-of-age-with-extra-long-planks" path="-1,1207,1208,2722" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34124/elnd1410_b4main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>If you want to create a rustic atmosphere with modern country style, opt for extra large plank laminate floors. That’s the message from the EPLF (European Producers of Laminate Flooring). The association reports that sales of extra long planks, typically two or more metres, are growing in popularity, as they help create a feeling of spaciousness. The effect is particularly striking when authentic wood-effect colours and textures are used. Installation is said to be easy, thanks to their Smart-Click system. This fold down system means that boards can be placed together using their longitudinal grooves. When used with properly laid underlay, years of use are promised. And if the boards need to be replaced when moving house or renovating, they can be just as easily removed using the click system.
The XXL boards are available in faux oak, maple, ash, spruce and walnut; authenticity is high. The laminates come with individual grains, knots, pores and cracks in the various wood effects which can be seen and felt in the surface. V-grooves along the edges help enhance the effect. It’s even possible to create a vintage look, with authentic-looking wear or machining marks, including sawn, brushed and sanded effects.
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To ensure you buy the best, says the EPLF, look for boards that comply with EU guidelines are labelled with the CE mark on their packaging. This seal of approval is an easy to spot guarantee of eco-friendly, long-lasting flooring.
Also read: <a href="/news/kaehrs-celebrates-hardware-flooring-award.aspx" target="_blank">Kährs celebrates hardware flooring award </a><a href="/news/demand-rises-for-distressed-antique-looking-wood-floors.aspx">Demand rises for distressed antique looking wood floors </a><a href="/news/contemporary,-classic-or-kitsch,-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-get-tiled.aspx" target="_blank">Contemporary, classic or kitsch, it’s time to get tiled</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Easy to install and now available with a range of authentic finishes</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-21T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Flooring,Advice</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="3960" parentID="2722" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-08-13T08:20:51" updateDate="2016-08-13T08:20:51" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2722,3960" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="3961" parentID="3960" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2016-08-13T08:20:52" updateDate="2016-08-13T08:20:52" nodeName="Ian Meyer_1" urlName="ian-meyer_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2722,3960,3961" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Ian Meyer</name><email>ianmeyer32@rediffmail.com</email><bodyText>Flooring is the best attraction of every home. Therefore, we should choose the best one for our home, there are several kinds of flooring options are available in the market. But we choose the best one, which looks attractive and cost effective. Flooring options such as; wood flooring, marble flooring, laminate flooring, synthetic flooring and many others. Here also we can get a complete review on laminate flooring and it looks amazing and stunning. Thanks for providing such a great review of laminate flooring.
http://ace-surfaces.com/recycled-sustainable-surfaces/</bodyText><memberId>3959</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2725" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="265" createDate="2014-08-21T19:31:06" updateDate="2014-08-21T19:39:45" nodeName="Cast your vote in the SBID International Design Awards" urlName="cast-your-vote-in-the-sbid-international-design-awards" path="-1,1207,1208,2725" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34127/57-splinter-works-bodice-rocker-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The SBID International Design Awards have announced the finalists for 2014, and you can now vote for your category favourites online. The awards recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence across a broad range of categories. SBID International Design Awards are judged by leading industry experts both for technical content and aesthetic creativity using two tiers of judging processes. 15 categories of design excellence will be rigorously measured. These include Best KBB Project, Best Interior Design Project Over £1 Million and Best Hotel Design.
This year the awards panel features Ben McOwen Wilson, Director of YouTube EMEA; Kevin Mau, Senior Creative Director at The Boeing Company; Christopher Jenner, Creative Director of Eurostar, David Lewis, Managing Director of Sunseeker London and Jane Preston, Facilities Manager UK, Real Estate &amp; Workplace Services, Google. To cast your vote, and to be <a href="http://internationaldesignexcellenceawards.com/finalists-2014/" target="_blank">inspired by some truly striking entries, click here</a>. The final deadline to vote is September 5.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Category finalists for 2014 have been announced and they're stunning</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-20T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2726" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="266" createDate="2014-08-21T20:42:41" updateDate="2014-08-22T07:11:29" nodeName="Why it’s a dim idea to leave lighting design till last" urlName="why-it’s-a-dim-idea-to-leave-lighting-design-till-last" path="-1,1207,1208,2726" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34128/lighting-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>People too often leave lighting till the end of their interior design project and miss the opportunity of really setting off their work. That’s the message from independent lighting retailer The Lighting Store, and it’s easy to sympathise. Inspired lighting can transform a room and designers really should allocate time to planning and budgeting an appropriate lighting scheme.
"Lighting sets the tone and ambience of a room, all too often people spend time and money carefully planning the décor of a room but forget to think about lighting. It can be a big and expensive mistake to leave lighting till the end", says the store’s Kenny Collins.
"Make lighting a priority, all too often people spend hours choosing a shade of white paint but spend no time thinking about lighting,” he advises. “Rows of halogen or LED spots are dull and probably don't do the job they are supposed to. If you are spending time, effort and money on your home décor make sure you plan your lighting properly. Different rooms need different lights for different tasks and areas and a beautiful light can make all the difference."
The Lighting Store is used to working closely with interior designers to make sure that the lighting enhances a scheme: “Many of our customers have designed a whole room around a statement light - our buyers search the world for designs not seen elsewhere and our experienced team can advise on the best lights for your interior.”
Collins says the company can also create bespoke lights as required. “We work with most of the world's finest lighting companies and often commission them to create lights for our clients. Most recently we worked with an Italian designer to create the new light at the entrance of Madame Tussauds.” The company also works on commercial projects for retailers, hotels, restaurants and commercial buildings, says Collins.
Also read <a href="/news/ikea-pledges-shift-to-all-led-lighting-by-2016.aspx" target="_blank">IKEA pledges to shift to all LED lighting by 2016 </a><a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design </a><a href="/news/asco-lights-opens-high-glam-manchester-showroom.aspx" target="_blank">Asco Lights opens high glam Manchester showroom</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>If it’s an afterthough your scheme could suffer warns The Lighting Store</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-22T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2731" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="267" createDate="2014-08-26T17:27:25" updateDate="2014-08-26T18:28:35" nodeName="High-end hi-fi furniture looks as good as it sounds" urlName="high-end-hi-fi-furniture-looks-as-good-as-it-sounds" path="-1,1207,1208,2731" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34132/tabula-rasa-deepspace-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Combining outstanding build quality with minimalist design, specialist German hi-fi furniture company Tabula Rasa is now available for direct purchase in the UK. Lauded by the hi-fi cognoscenti, the brand seeks to combine technical precision with enviable craftsmanship. The range is constructed from solid hardwoods (oak and maple), which the brand say are carefully selected for their acoustic properties as well as their natural beauty. All are sourced from sustainable forests.
Tabula Rasa works exclusively with local master craftsmen whose technical expertise and skill "ensure meticulous attention to detail in build and finish." The density of the oak and maple designs are said to provide superior damping properties, reducing unwanted resonances within both the furniture and any hi-fi system. The absence of any metal or glass in the brand’s designs is deliberate, it says, as these can influence the sound of the equipment. And of course, the natural textures of the wood guarantee that each individual piece of furniture is slightly unique.
The Tabula Rasa range includes four core designs: Notrebo, Lowboard, Basis 600 and Deepspace (pictured above). Each comes with a range of customisable options, such as a choice of wood colours and finishes, varying dimensions (including width, height and/or individual shelf heights), with the addition of bespoke storage units (the Lowboard design only).
Optional extras include isolating floor spikes and the company’s built-in quartz sand damping system (apparently known as ‘the silencer’). For more visit the brand’s online store at <a href="http://www.tabula-rasa.de/en" target="_blank">www.tabula-rasa.de/en</a>.
Also read: <a href="/news/how-to-customise-sonos-speakers-with-a-colour-skin.aspx" target="_blank">How to customise SONOS speakers with a colour skin </a><a href="/news/vicoustic-acoustic-treatments-for-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vicoustic acoustic treatments for interior design </a><a href="/features/in-depth-samsung-design-secrets-revealed.aspx" target="_blank">In-depth: Samsung design secrets revealed</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>German specialist Tabula Rasa combines craftsmanship with clarity</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-25T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Furniture</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2732" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="268" createDate="2014-08-28T08:13:50" updateDate="2014-08-28T08:28:01" nodeName="J Rotherham adds Mythology to quartz worktop range" urlName="j-rotherham-adds-mythology-to-quartz-worktop-range" path="-1,1207,1208,2732" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34135/gemini-quartz-mythology-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Premium stonemason J Rotherham has expanded its Gemini Quartz Range of solid surface kitchen worktops, with Mythology. Available in Ares Grey, Atlas Fossil, Elysian Grey, Olympus White, Pegasus Brown and Poseidon Black, the new collection is part of a new second-floor kitchen display in Harrods London, where the bathroom and kitchen supplier has partnered with high-end German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic (pictured above). Influenced by “historical nuances and fashions,” this handcrafted worktop is designed with a unique inlaid grey/black checkerboard design, is 50mm thick and has a Sailors Cap edge profile.
J. Rotherham’s Gemini Quartz collection is positioned as a high-end alternative to granite and marble. It’s made up of at least 90 per cent inorganic components and is comparable in weight to natural stone, with a non-porous surface that is resistant to stains, scratches and general wear and tear. The bathroom and kitchen worktop supplier adds that this sterile work surface also reduces the growth of everyday bacteria, and is easy to maintain.
The Gemini Quartz Mythology series is available in three thicknesses: 15mm Solid, 30mm Solid and 15/40-100mm mitred with a quartz sub frame. Commercial Director Matt Rotherham says “Despite the competitiveness of the composite solid surface market, kitchen retailers are demonstrating a high degree of loyalty to our brand which I feel is attributable to both our skill and quality of product, and the tailored service we can provide.” He believes the Mythology series will appeal to consumers seeking "natural, bespoke design and craftsmanship."
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Also read: <a href="/news/hitachi-widens-choice-in-luxury-kitchen-appliances.aspx" target="_blank">Hitachi widens choice in luxury kitchen appliances </a><a href="/news/siematic-kitchen-storage-pockets-design-awards.aspx" target="_blank">Siematic kitchen storage pockets design awards </a><a href="/features/the-ultimate-luxury-bed-buying-guide.aspx" target="_blank">The ultimate luxury bed buying guide</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stonemason partners SieMatic in Harrods with new Gemini collection</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-26T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Stonework</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2734" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="269" createDate="2014-08-29T10:27:04" updateDate="2014-08-29T10:38:13" nodeName="Raise the dead with this Los Muertos roller blind" urlName="raise-the-dead-with-this-los-muertos-roller-blind" path="-1,1207,1208,2734" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34136/los-muertos-blind.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Roller blind specialist Tuiss has begun to tout its new Los Muertos roller blind as a Halloween theme, but we think it’s cool enough to warrant making every day a Dia de los Muertos. Featuring a dramatic Mexican skull motif surrounded by ornate patterns, and finished in luxurious gold and black, this eye-catching design is certain to add atmosphere and mystery to any room.
The Los Muertos blind is part of Tuiss’s Options range of digitally printed roller blinds. This particular collection lets you specify whether you want the design on a standard blind, or specialised blackout and thermal fabrics, depending on your room requirements.
The Los Muertos is priced from £30.25 for a made to measure blind. For a free fabric sample call Tuiss on 0800 862 0466.
Also read: <a href="/news/tuiss-intros-low-cost-plantation-shutters.aspx" target="_blank">Tuiss intros low cost Plantation Shutters </a><a href="/news/custom-roller-blind-printing-service-launched.aspx" target="_blank">Custom roller blind printing service launched </a><a href="/news/is-it-time-to-get-vibrant-with-venetian-blinds-again.aspx" target="_blank">Is it time to get into Venetian blinds again?</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stylised Tuiss Dia de los Muertos fabric is uncannily atmospheric</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-27T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Roller blinds,Mexican</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2735" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="270" createDate="2014-08-30T12:14:41" updateDate="2014-08-30T12:19:38" nodeName="Trend Metropolitan glass mosaic shines brightly" urlName="trend-metropolitan-glass-mosaic-shines-brightly" path="-1,1207,1208,2735" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34137/metropolitan-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>This stunning hand-crafted glass mosaic tile from Italian specialist Trend has been shortlisted in the Residential Product category of this year’s SBID International Design Awards. A new addition to the brand’s Liberty designer collection, the Metropolitan is named after the undulating tracks of the Italian metro, and features distinct glass mosaic rectangles in various widths and depths.
Comprising alternating smooth and undulating pieces, with distinctive light reflecting characteristics, the mosaic is made from 75 per cent post-consumer recycled glass. 
The mosaic tile can be laid either horizontally or vertically. The fold lines within the body of the tiles is actually introduced when the glass is formed by hand into large sheets, then exaggerated during the tempering process. The textured composition is intended to create an original aesthetic. It’s available in nine colourways, offering a choice of metallic, slate and naturalistic tones: Honey, Amber, Pearl, Diamond, Bronzite, Noir, Onyx, Opal and Buxy, the latter apparently named after a village in Burgundy known for the beauty of its local stone.
The Trend Metropolis Collection is available from selected Granite Transformations showrooms and authorised stockists. For more call 0800 044 5395.
Also read: <a href="/news/cast-your-vote-in-the-sbid-international-design-awards.aspx" target="_blank">Cast your vote in the SBID International Design Awards </a><a href="/features/reviewed-clerkenwell-design-week-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 </a><a href="/news/textile-designer-offers-interior-design-masterclasses.aspx" target="_blank">Textile designer offers interior design masterclasses</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Innovative title shortlisted for SBID International Design Awards</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-28T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards,Tiles</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2736" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="271" createDate="2014-08-30T12:42:37" updateDate="2014-09-02T08:07:38" nodeName="Pure unveils Pop range of compact digital radios" urlName="pure-unveils-pop-range-of-compact-digital-radios" path="-1,1207,1208,2736" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34141/pop-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>UK digital radio pioneer Pure has redesigned the humble radio for contemporary listeners. While many digital radios embrace a retro aesthetic, the brand’s new Pop range is refreshingly modernistic. Pure says the look is based on insights from extensive research with consumers, taking design elements from how people actually want to use and interact with their radios. Three DAB models have been unveiled, the Pop Mini, Pop Midi and Pop Maxi.
The Pop range is distinguished by a prominent button on the top of the radio, which allows users to ‘pop’ on their radios at a touch of a button; there's also a clear clock display with scrolling text, and compact footprint. The range includes models with Bluetooth support for easy streaming from mobile devices, increasingly a popular requirement. Power can come from either standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries, or a ‘fit and forget’ rechargeable ChargePAK. 
The Pop Mini is intended to take up as little space as possible, and be highly portable. With 10 presets and 5 dedicated keys, it’s an all purpose family radio.  The Pop Midi promises a larger sound, and is commensurately taller. Two versions of this are available, with and without Bluetooth.  The Pop Maxi is the largest of the trio and comes with Bluetooth as standard.  
Nick Hucker, senior director of sales and marketing at Pure, explains: “Digital radio design has remained largely unchanged, despite the evolution of consumer listening habits. Many entry level digital radios lack individuality and quality audio, despite the advances in technology and high-quality sound engineering. This is why we wanted to introduce Pop, a product focused on how consumers interact with their digital radio, based on functionality, ease of use, while maintaining a stylish design and first class audio that Pure customers are accustomed to.” The range will retail from £60 up to £100 when they go on sale later this year. The Pop Midi is available from September.
<img width="660" height="308" src="/media/34139/pop-range_660x308.jpg" alt="Pop Range"/>Also read: <a href="/news/high-end-hi-fi-furniture-looks-as-good-as-it-sounds.aspx" target="_blank">High-end Hi-Fi furniture looks as good as it sounds </a><a href="/news/how-to-customise-sonos-speakers-with-a-colour-skin.aspx" target="_blank">How to customize SONOS speakers with a colour skin </a><a href="/news/vicoustic-acoustic-treatments-for-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Vicoustic treatments for interior design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>New look digital radios are designed for the modern age</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-08-29T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Product design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2739" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="272" createDate="2014-09-01T11:09:39" updateDate="2014-09-01T11:17:28" nodeName="New lighting heroes to debut at LightJunction 2014" urlName="new-lighting-heroes-to-debut-at-lightjunction-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2739" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34144/dj14_busterpunch_heroligh-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Buster + Punch will unveil The Hero Light (pictured above) at LightJunction, DesignJunction’s ‘show within a show ’ this September. The event, which is expanding into The Sorting Office’s basement for the first time, is rapidly becoming a leading UK platform for home grown and international lighting brands.
London-born Buster + Punch, created by architect and interior designer Massimo Buster Minale, specialises in lighting, furniture and limited editions seemingly inspired by the traditional blacksmiths of yesterday. The Hero Light is made from hand-formed 3mm bronzed gun metal and solid knurled brass soaked in olive oil, with matte rubber detailing and finished with eco-friendly LED bulbs. It has been designed by Massimo Minale.
Barcelona-based Marset is bringing six new lighting collections to the show, including  Discocó by Christophe Mathieu (pictured below), Santorini by Sputnik Estudio, FollowMe by Inma Bermúdez, Hazy Day by Uli Budde and Ginger and Polo both by Joan Gaspar.
<img width="660" height="920" src="/media/34142/marset_discoco-crop_660x920.jpg" alt="Marset _Discoco Crop"/>
Glassblowing artisans Brokis, headquartered in the Czech Republic, will use LightJunction to launch the MONA pendant lamp (pictured below). Available with either textile straps or in a floor lamp version with a glass shade, the MONA showcases traditional glassblowing techniques for a modern audience. Brokis will also debut Line, a new lamp collection designed by Tomáš Král.
<img width="660" height="445" src="/media/34143/mona-crop_660x445.jpg" alt="Mona Crop"/>
LightJunction runs within DesignJunction, at The Sorting Office, New Oxford Street, September 18-21.
Also read: <a href="/news/why-it%E2%80%99s-a-dim-idea-to-leave-lighting-design-till-last.aspx" target="_blank">Why it’s a dim idea to leave lighting design till last </a><a href="/news/designjunction-previewed,-what-you-need-to-know.aspx" target="_blank">Designjunction previewed, what you need to know </a><a href="/features/five-ways-lighting-can-enhance-interior-design.aspx" target="_blank">Five ways lighting can enhance interior design</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Buster + Punch, Marset and Brokis preview spectacular new lamps</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-01T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design,Designjunction</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2742" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="273" createDate="2014-09-02T07:54:51" updateDate="2014-09-02T21:28:02" nodeName="Bespoke furniture brand Mari Ianiq to launch at Decorex" urlName="bespoke-furniture-brand-mari-ianiq-to-launch-at-decorex" path="-1,1207,1208,2742" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34146/mari-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>A new name in high-end furniture design arrives in the UK this month. Mari Ianiq Ltd launches at Decorex 2014 with an inaugral collection “inspired by elements of haute couture and jewellery.” The name behind the brand is London based Mari Paulina C. Janiq, who says she wants to create bespoke furniture that’s “exquisitely crafted” and “extraordinarily comfortable.”
Leading the new line-up is the Nefrette wardrobe, a sizeable closet suitable for garments, shoes, books and more. It features a carré shaped jewel at the centre, framed by Swarovski crystals and pearls and with cut corner metal handles. The ‘robe is finished in taupe faux leather. The spectacular Sharon armchair (pictured above) is equally certain to attract attention. Its ergonomic shape is designed to reflect the natural contours of the body, and it's covered in William Morris inspired Sanderson fabric, accentuated with contrasting piping.
It’s joined by the Happy Clover on-stand and side table, which utilises a four-leaf clover design, with metal framing and nacre inlays. The on-stand features a hand turned metal patina with and nacre sticks within the handle. And if Art Deco lighting design is your thing, take a look at the ancient Egyptian inspired Spectrum wall light (pictured below), made from stainless steel and brass. It will be joined by the Tower floor lamp, which echoes a Manhattan skyscraper.
If required, we’re told the the range can also incorporate additional fluting details on certain aspects. Visitors can take a closer look at the collection at Decorex, on stand K53. Decorex International runs September 21-24 at Syon Park, London.
<img width="660" height="416" src="/media/34150/new-crop_660x416.jpg" alt="New Crop"/>Also read: <a href="/news/april-russell-the-art-of-interiors,-joins-decorex-panel.aspx" target="_blank">April Russell: the art of interiors, joins Decorex panel</a> <a href="/news/kai-to-launch-couture-fabric-collection-at-decorex-2014.aspx%20%20%20" target="_blank">KAI to launch couture fabric collection at Decorex 2014 </a><a href="/news/decorex-announces-new-venue-for-2014-event.aspx" target="_blank">Decorex announces new venue for 2014 event</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Distinctive new collection channels haute couture and jewellery</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-02T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Furniture,Decorex</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2744" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="274" createDate="2014-09-02T16:45:26" updateDate="2014-09-03T06:08:32" nodeName="La Cornue Château 150 copper stove is a work of art" urlName="la-cornue-château-150-copper-stove-is-a-work-of-art" path="-1,1207,1208,2744" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34149/château_150_copper-main3.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>This season’s hot trend toward warm metals has made its way from lighting and bathrooms to the kitchen, with the reveal of La Cornue’s spectacular Château 150. Pictured above with solid copper finish and polished copper trim, it’s lavishly equipped and handmade to order in La Cornue’s Paris workshops.
The Château 150 can rightly be considered a unique work of art. Constructed from brass, copper, steel, cast iron and enamel, it’s a centerpiece like few others. The hobs are personalised according to the buyer’s preference, with a wide variety of options including solid brass burners, electric, vitro-ceramic or induction hobs, simmering plates and (our favourite) teppanyaki. The Château can be specified gas or electric. You may need to dig deep to afford one though. The La Cornue Château 150 retails from £38,000.
Also read: <a href="/news/hitachi-widens-choice-in-luxury-kitchen-appliances.aspx" target="_blank">Hitachi widens choice in luxury kitchen appliances </a><a href="/designers/smartstyle-interiors/open-plan-edwardian-kitchen-renovation.asp" target="_blank">Smartstyle Interiors open plan Edwardian kitchen renovation </a><a href="/news/liebherr-redefines-cool-at-grand-designs-live-2014.aspx" target="_blank">Liebherr redefines cool at Grand Designs Live 2014</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Stunning on-trend luxury stove is made to order...obviously</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-03T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Kitchen,Luxury</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2749" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="275" createDate="2014-09-06T16:13:13" updateDate="2014-09-06T16:22:25" nodeName="Wall-Smart intros flush tablet and keypad mounts" urlName="wall-smart-intros-flush-tablet-and-keypad-mounts" path="-1,1207,1208,2749" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34156/wallsmart-1-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Wall-Smart range of flush-fitting, décor-matching wall-mount systems is now available in the UK though specialist distributor Habitech. This award winning line of flush, paintable mounts for residential control screens, lighting and air-conditioning keypads is available for Apple devices, as well as a wide range of popular control, AV and lighting systems, including Crestron, Control4, Philips Dynalite, NuVo, Sonance, Savant, RTI, Luton Homeworks and Rako.
Habitech MD Jonathan Pengilley describes Wall-Smart as the perfect solution for interior designers looking for an aesthetically pleasing wall-mounting solution. “The iPad has become the control screen of choice for many integrators,” he says “and so its seamless integration with décor should be a high priority if you’re looking to achieve a perfectly coordinated blend of electronics and interior design.”
The Wall-Smart system comprises a paintable custom-built frame and back-box; devices or controllers sit in a custom-built frame and then install in the back-box using magnets. Each system is customised for home button accessibility and can accommodate speakers and microphone when applicable. A simple push-release option is used for removal and maintenance; there’s also security consideration for tablets and iPads. Habitech says that after painting, the frames appear seamlessly integrated with the wall, giving a neat custom-installed, flush-fitted look.
<img width="660" height="962" src="/media/34155/924652_orig_660x962.jpg" alt="924652_orig"/>
For more on Wall-Smart call Habitech on 01420 540054 or visit www.habitech.co.uk
Also read: <a href="/features/integrating-automation-with-interiors-at-decorex.aspx" target="_blank">Integrating automation with interiors at Decorex </a><a href="/news/new-lighting-heroes-to-debut-at-lightjunction-2014.aspx" target="_blank">New lighting heroes to debut at LightJunction 2014 </a><a href="/news/why-it%E2%80%99s-a-dim-idea-to-leave-lighting-design-till-last.aspx" target="_blank">Why it’s a dim idea to leave lighting design till last</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Slick mounting solution combats the scourge of wall acne</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-05T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Home Automation,Lighting</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2752" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="276" createDate="2014-09-08T12:45:20" updateDate="2014-09-08T14:29:37" nodeName="VitrA to display minimalist Memoria range at Sleep 2014" urlName="vitra-to-display-minimalist-memoria-range-at-sleep-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2752" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34160/vitra-memoria-pillet-rectangular-80cm-basin-small-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Specialist bathroom supplier VitrA will unveil its new Memoria range of sanitaryware, furniture and brassware at Sleep, the European hotel design, development and architecture show. The collection was created by internationally renowned Designer Christopher Pillet and reflects “a sophisticated and understated aesthetic” for style conscious hotels. The line comprises five sit-on basins, produced using Infinit mineralcast, with matching inset basins in Infinit mineralcast or ceramic. The range is completed with minimalist wall-hung furniture available in a Chestnut, and high gloss Metallic Grey or Mocha finishes. A complimentary selection of brassware is available, including shower column, bath and basin taps.
VitrA suggests that the design “bridges the gap between the bathroom and living spaces, to create a sophisticated setting for bathing and relaxing.”
The company will also showcase its new RIM-EX concept at the show, making it possible to pick a rimless WC from many of VitrA’s most popular ranges: Nest, Shift, T4 and M-Line from its Designer Collection; and S50 and Arkitekt from its Bathroom and Commercial collection.
<img width="660" height="418" src="/media/34161/vitra-memoria-range-0014397_2_660x418.jpg" alt="Vitr A- Memoria Range 0014397_2"/>
<img width="660" height="469" src="/media/34162/vitra-_memoria_washbasin_unit_150cm_infinit_mineralcast_ba-sin-_£2-803_660x469.jpg" alt="Vitr A-_Memoria _washbasin _unit _150cm _Infinit _Mineralcast _ba Sin ,_£2,803"/>
<img width="660" height="494" src="/media/34163/vitra-_memoria_washbasin_unit_150cm_with_ceramic_basin-_£2-559_-56467-_1_660x494.jpg" alt="Vitr A-_Memoria _washbasin _unit _150cm _with _ceramic _basin ,_£2,559_(56467)_1"/>
Sleep runs November 26-27 at the Business Design Centre, London.
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-releases-product-guide-for-contract-projects.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA releases product guide for contract projects </a><a href="/features/what-to-expect-at-sleep-london-2014.aspx" target="_blank">What to expect at Sleep London 2014 </a><a href="/reviews/britain%E2%80%99s-top-5-designer-beds-to-buy.aspx" target="_blank">The ultimate luxury bed buying guide</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Innovative sanitaryware, furniture and brassware for boutique hotels</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-08T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events,Hotels</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2756" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="277" createDate="2014-09-09T14:53:24" updateDate="2014-09-09T15:55:31" nodeName="Luxury bathrooms benefit from Improve not Move boom" urlName="luxury-bathrooms-benefit-from-improve-not-move-boom" path="-1,1207,1208,2756" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34165/image003-1-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The ‘Improve not Move’ trend continues to gain momentum. According new research from Lloyds Bank, 14 million of us have undertaken major work on our property or plan to do so within the next year, in order to upgrade or add value to our homes. The most popular renovation remains the kitchen (40 per cent), closely followed by the bathroom (30 per cent).
The impact a good makeover can have is considerable. Susan Williams, of Chestfield, Canterbury, recently took the plunge, investing the family savings in upgrading three bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom, with a view to increasing the value of her 4-bedroom property.
Handling the makeover was Granite Transformations, installing its luxury non-porous agglomerate finishes and Trend authentic Italian glass mosaics throughout. Specialist Ripples provided the bathroom fittings. The results were dramatic, and not a little inspirational.
In the master bedroom en-suite, the shower cubicle, bath and his’n’hers basins were ripped out and the space converted into a wetroom, with dark glass mosaic field tiles and white platinum accent pieces (pictured above). The chosen flooring is Nero Corallo agglomerate, which offers a fully water-resistant finish. The same surface material was used to clad the new vanity units, which feature twin undermounted porcelain basin. A light grey matt agglomerate was applied to the en-suite walls, while wall-hung WC pan with concealed cistern and chrome flush plate, emphasized a boutique look.
<img width="659" height="439" src="/media/34164/image002-2-_659x439.jpg" alt="Image 002(2)"/>
Williams decided to take a more conventional approach to the main family bathroom (pictured above). Trend Liberty Bronzite mosaic cladding was used around the bath panel and surround, while large 300mm x 600mm agglomerate tiles in Nero Maltese were used to dress the floor. A wall-mounted wash basin with undermounted vanity unit, wall-hung pan with soft-close lid, a single-ended acrylic bath fitted with hand shower and slider rail, and a chrome heated towel radiator all harmonise with the décor.
The most adventurous design was reserved for the most more compact bathroom in the property. The look was white and chrome, with White Star agglomerate flooring and wash basin countertop, high gloss sanitaryware and chrome fittings. Iridescent Trend Shining 2cm x 2cm mosaic tiles were used on the shower walls.
Home owner Williams says she’s “delighted with the quality of the finished work,” reporting there’s even been interest from neighbours, whose homes have an identical layout and could benefit from a similar upgrade. It seems the ‘Improve not Move’ boom still has some way to go.
For more on Granite Transformations call 0800 044 5393.</bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>This Granite Transformations case study is dazzling and inspirational</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-09T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Renovation,Bathrooms</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2759" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="278" createDate="2014-09-11T08:57:26" updateDate="2014-09-11T09:05:43" nodeName="See Roca at Trafalgar Square’s Landmark Project" urlName="see-roca-at-trafalgar-square’s-landmark-project" path="-1,1207,1208,2759" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34167/london-design-festival.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The London Design Festival 2014 looks set to be particularly memorable one for bathroom brand Roca. In addition to throwing open the doors of the Roca London Gallery during the Festival, Roca products will also feature in this year’s Landmark Project in Trafalgar Square. Entitled A Place Called Home, the event brings together four top designers, invited to create their own interpretation of 'home' in the square. The four exhibits will appear to be similar in construction from the outside, but have their own identity, hinting at the unique, creative interiors within.
Raw Edges, one of the four designers involved, has selected Roca sanitaryware and brassware for inclusion in its design. Visitors will see Roca’s Khroma over-counter basin, Element wall-hung WC and Loft Elite swivel spout basin mixer as a key part of the bathroom design within the Raw Edges home.
Raw Edges says its design will “show how, with limited space and an imaginative approach, it’s possible to make the most of even the smallest living area within a densely populated city”. It certainly sounds worth a visit.
“The London Design Festival is always a busy time for Roca, but to have our products also chosen to appear within the Landmark Project, in the iconic setting of Trafalgar Square is very exciting,” says Caroline Kilgour, comms executive at Roca London Gallery. “We’re looking forward to seeing the products in situ as part of the Raw Edges design.”
The Landmark Project will be in Trafalgar Square for the duration of the London Design Festival, which runs September 13 - 21.
Also read: <a href="/news/laufen-to-debut-radical-basins-at-designjunction.aspx" target="_blank">Laufen to debut radical basins at DesignJunction </a><a href="/features/integrating-automation-with-interiors-at-decorex.aspx" target="_blank">Integrating automation with interiors at Decorex </a><a href="/news/bb-italia-to-throw-spotlight-on-uk-talent-for-ldf-2014.aspx" target="_blank">B&amp;B Italia to throw spotlight on UK talent for LDF 2014</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Brand selected by Raw Edges for London Design Festival attraction</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-10T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,London Design Festival</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2760" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="279" createDate="2014-09-14T17:36:54" updateDate="2014-09-14T18:39:36" nodeName="VitrA rimless RIM-EX WC range will bowl you over" urlName="vitra-rimless-rim-ex-wc-range-will-bowl-you-over" path="-1,1207,1208,2760" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34168/vitra-nest-rim-ex-wc-open-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Following the introduction last year of its first rimless WC for the M-Line, bathroom specialist VitrA has taken the lid off an extended range of RIM-EX models for its most popular lines. Joining the M-Line in its Designer collection are rimless iterations for Nest, Shift and T4 as well as the S50 and Arkitekt from its Bathroom and Commercial collection.
A rimless WC, explains VitrA, delivers superior hygiene and ease of cleaning. The rimless bowl means no rims or holes where dirt or unwanted organisms can collect. Behind the development is an innovative ceramic water distribution tool able to precisely distribute water around the bowl, removing the need for a traditional rim. The tool itself is fully removable, for easy and thorough cleaning. As a consequence, says VitrA, the RIM-EX WCs are 95 per cent more hygienic than standard WCs.
RIM-EX prices and model availability includes the RIM-EX Arkitekt WC, which retails from £175; the RIM-EX S50 WC from £235; RIM-EX M-Line WC from £309; RIM-EX Nest WC from £345; RIM-EX T4 WC from £348; RIM-EX Shift WC from £364. The RIM-EX M-Line WC is available with VitrA Fresh, a tank which releases cleaning fluid with every flush.
VitrA will be exhibiting at 100% Design, as part of a display celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design. Showcased will be the Istanbul range, conceived by celebrated designer Ross Lovegrove, which blends organic shapes with state-of-the art technology and manufacturing.
100%Design runs at Earls Court, September 17-20.
Also read:<a href="/news/luxury-bathrooms-benefit-from-improve-not-move-boom.aspx" target="_blank"> Luxury bathrooms benefit from Improve not Move boom</a><a href="/news/vitra-to-display-minimalist-memoria-range-at-sleep-2014.aspx" target="_blank"> VitrA to display minimalist Memoria range at Sleep 2014</a><a href="/news/laufen-to-debut-radical-basins-at-designjunction.aspx" target="_blank"> Laufen to debut radical basins at DesignJunction</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Brand's latest rimless WCs are hygienic, easy-to-clean and stylish</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-11T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events,100% Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2761" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="280" createDate="2014-09-15T07:37:15" updateDate="2014-09-15T07:46:45" nodeName="Will fashionable fusion wash at Independent Hotel Show?" urlName="will-fashionable-fusion-wash-at-independent-hotel-show" path="-1,1207,1208,2761" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34171/image003-2-.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Luxury bathroom supplier C.P. Hart is promising a profusion of fashionable fusion at the upcoming Independent Hotel Show., with two new innovative basin concepts that offer an interesting mix of classic curves meets contemporary minimalism. The new Eleganza basin, from Gessi, reflects an emerging trend for modern interpretations of classic bathroom styles.
The iBorgia by Artelinea (pictured above and below) juxtaposes these contrary themes, and is distinguished by curved edges and pared back materials. The freestanding basin features a white counter top and the option of minimalist white or black legs. If you’re looking to specify something a little more organic, there’s also a choice of oak or wenge legs.
<img width="660" height="440" src="/media/34169/artelinea-i-borgia-3_660x440.jpg" alt="Artelinea I Borgia 3"/>
Also available for inspection at the show will be the freestanding Eleganza, featured below. Manufactured from Cristalplant, an eco-friendly compound comprising 50 per cent minerals and 50 per cent polyester bio-resin, this basin has an elegant matt white finish and features distinctive lines. It will be displayed with new brassware from the Eleganza collection, which is available in current on-trend metallic finishes including Copper, Gold and Antique Brass.
So will this new look gain traction? Find out for yourself at the Independent Hotel Show, which runs October 21-22, at the Olympia West Hall London.
The C.P. Hart Chelsea showroom will also be hosting a champagne breakfast during London Design Festival, September 15-18. For more details call C.P. Hart on 0845 873 1121.
<img width="660" height="976" src="/media/34170/cp-hart-gessi-eleganza-console-table-and-legs-hr_660x976.jpg" alt="C.P. Hart - Gessi Eleganza Console Table And Legs HR"/>
Also read: <a href="/news/vispring-launches-hotel-devonshire-woollen-bed.aspx" target="_blank">Vispring launches Hotel Devonshire woollen bed </a><a href="/news/dornbracht-to-intro-copper-collection-at-hotelympia.aspx" target="_blank">Dornbracht to intro copper collection at Hotelympia </a><a href="/news/european-hotel-design-awards-2014-open-for-entries.aspx" target="_blank">European Hotel Design Awards 2014 open for entries</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Supplier to debut stylised bathroom collections from Gessi and Artelinea</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-12T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Hotels,Events</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2764" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="281" createDate="2014-09-16T07:34:13" updateDate="2014-09-16T08:08:46" nodeName="Crestron honoured in Design and Architecture Awards" urlName="crestron-honoured-in-design-and-architecture-awards" path="-1,1207,1208,2764" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34172/award-winner-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>The Crestron London showroom, located in the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, has won ‘Best Home Cinema’ in the International Design and Architecture Awards 2014. The venue, designed by British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) member Louise Bradley, provides a platform for visitors to experience how technology and interior design can work together seamlessly, and features a retractable cinema screen and embedded multichannel sound system. Crestron control not only handles all audio visual elements within the room, but also extends to lighting, heating and security. Even the candles are fully remote controllable!
The showroom also features two additional luxury living room spaces and a kitchen area, also fitted with extensive yet intuitive system control. There’s even a fully network connected boardroom, for corporate clients.
“It is a great testimony to the design and functionality of this wonderful space,” says Petra van Meeuwen, EMEA Media Relations Manager. “We worked closely with the renowned interior designer Louise Bradley to create the ideal venue to showcase Crestron’s lifestyle technology solutions.” 
Designers wishing to enrol in the company’s BIID CPD courses at the Chelsea showroom, or to book a personal Showroom tour, should call 0207 352 0028. For more on Crestron’s <a href="/sponsor-pages/crestron.aspx" target="_blank">products and services, visit our partner page here</a>.
<img width="660" height="655" src="/media/34173/stylish-crestron-tsw-range-crop_660x655.jpg" alt="Stylish Crestron TSW Range Crop"/>
Also read: <a href="/features/reviewed-crestron-showroom-london-dcch.aspx" target="_blank">Reviewed: Crestron showroom London DCCH </a><a href="http://www.insideci.co.uk/news/crestron-opens-london-lifestyle-showroom.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron opens London lifestyle showroom </a><a href="/news/crestron-to-run-cpd-courses-throughout-focus14.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron to run CPD courses throughout Focus/14</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>London DCCH showroom wins IDA 'Best Home Cinema' category</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-15T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Awards,Crestron</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2766" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="282" createDate="2014-09-16T08:37:53" updateDate="2014-09-16T09:15:18" nodeName="Learn how loudspeakers are made invisible at 100% Design" urlName="learn-how-loudspeakers-are-made-invisible-at-100-design" path="-1,1207,1208,2766" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34174/amina-2.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Do you sometimes wish loudspeakers could be invisible? Well they can! And to prove it, Amina Technologies will be exhibiting its innovative invisible loudspeaker technology at 100% Design this week. The company’s message to designers is that audio technology does not need to be seen in application.
Not only can you plaster-over Amina in-wall loudspeakers (the speaker itself is pictured below), you can now also disguise them beneath a variety of other surfaces. At 100% Design, the company will have working examples of its speaker range embedded beneath dark wood veneers (see above, or not if you catch our drift) and under stretched leather, which is particularly popular in marine environments. Amina reports a boom in use within marine settings, as the small depth and light mass of an Amina loudspeaker (just 42mm) is relatively easy to fit within the extremely shallow bulkheads of a ship.
100% Design runs September 17-20 at Earls Court London. For more on <a href="/sponsor-pages/amina.aspx" target="_blank">Amina Technologies invisible speaker solutions, visit our partner page here</a>.
<img width="660" height="543" src="/media/34175/iq1-main2_660x543.jpg" alt="I Q1 Main2"/>Also read: <a href="/news/pure-unveils-pop-range-of-compact-digital-radios.aspx" target="_blank">Pure unveils POP range of compact digital radios </a><a href="/news/high-end-hi-fi-furniture-looks-as-good-as-it-sounds.aspx" target="_blank">High-end Hi-Fi furniture looks as good as it sounds </a><a href="/news/how-to-customise-sonos-speakers-with-a-colour-skin.aspx" target="_blank">How to customize SONOS speakers with a colour skin</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Amina demonstrates invisible speaker technology at trade show</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-16T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Events,Amina Technologies</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2768" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="283" createDate="2014-09-17T07:35:46" updateDate="2014-09-17T07:57:03" nodeName="Roca to debut sophisticated new mixer tap at Sleep 2014" urlName="roca-to-debut-sophisticated-new-mixer-tap-at-sleep-2014" path="-1,1207,1208,2768" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34176/singles-open.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Roca will treat hotel trade show Sleep visitors to an early look at its elegant new Singles Open mixer tap. A hole in the end of the spout enables water to be delivered in a distinctive circular pattern, while a push-back lever on the top of the tap is intuitive to operate. The new tap has a flow rate of 6.5 litres per minute, which allied to Roca’s innovative SoftTurn technology, ensures hotel patrons enjoy a precise water flow and comfortable temperature levels.
Also on display at Sleep will be the Antonio Bullo-designed CleanRim The Gap WC, which can now be wall-hung. The rimless design improves hygene, as there is nowhere for germs or bacteria to build. The wall-hung design also makes cleaning the outer surface of the pan and the floor beneath a simpler task.
Roca’s lauded In-Tank Meridian WC, which integrates the cistern into the pan, will also be on display. The booth model will feature a transparent window in the WC bowl, to help visitors visualise the built-in cistern and appreciate the technology involved. Expect also a wide range of washbasin designs, brassware solutions and accessories designed specifically for the hotel trade.
Sleep 2014 runs November 25-27 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Also read: <a href="/2014-09-17/news/vitra-to-display-minimalist-memoria-range-at-sleep-2014.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA to display minimalist Memoria range at Sleep </a><a href="/features/what-to-expect-at-sleep-london-2014.aspx" target="_blank">What to expect at Sleep London 2014 </a><a href="/news/see-roca-at-trafalgar-square%E2%80%99s-landmark-project.aspx" target="_blank">See Roca at Trafalgar Square’s Landmark project</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>High-rolling Singles Open design is a winning hotel style statement</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-17T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms,Events,Hotels</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2777" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="284" createDate="2014-09-22T08:14:07" updateDate="2014-09-22T08:47:49" nodeName="These artisan lampshades are officially cosmic" urlName="these-artisan-lampshades-are-officially-cosmic" path="-1,1207,1208,2777" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34187/starrylight_budapest-main.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Offering lighting design on a truly cosmic scale, Starry Light lamps by Anagraphic combine local illumination with a projected star field effect to create a truly unique atmosphere. The Starry Light lamp collection is the work of Budapest-based designer duo Anna Farkas and Miklós Batisz (pictured below). The collection is based on graphic designer Anna’s original idea of a lampshade as an art piece that reflects the night sky.
The effect is created by the drilling the hemispheric shade and then using a custom LED light source which emits lightbeams of different strength both upwards and downwards. The result is bright enough to create  both a direct light source, as well as the immersive starfield effect. 
All Starry Light lamps are handmade in Budapest. They're available in four RAL colours (Matt White, Glossy White, Matt Black, Pearl Violet, Peral Gold)and feature hand drawn signs on the inner surface of the shade, to make the constellations recognizable. Every Starry Light is signed and numbered.
The original Starry Light shades picture the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere’s two equinoxes and solstices. However custom constellations can be created according to the geographical space, date and time specified by the customer, should a more personal, starry night lamp be required. Prices start at Euros 907.
<img width="660" height="356" src="/media/34186/starrylight_black-crop_660x356.jpg" alt="Starrylight _black Crop"/>
<img width="660" height="550" src="/media/34185/starrylight_thedesigners_660x550.jpg" alt="Starrylight _thedesigners"/>Also read: <a href="/news/new-lighting-heroes-to-debut-at-lightjunction-2014.aspx" target="_blank">New lighting heroes to debut at Lightjunction 2014 </a><a href="/news/why-it%E2%80%99s-a-dim-idea-to-leave-lighting-design-till-last.aspx" target="_blank">Why it’s a dim idea to leave lighting design till last </a><a href="/designers/crestron/lighting-and-system-control-at-hotel-koh-I%20Nor.aspx" target="_blank">Lighting and system control at Hotel Koh-i-Nor</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Hungarian-made Starry Light lamps offer Celestial illumination</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-19T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Lighting,Lighting Design</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2798" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="285" createDate="2014-09-24T15:58:27" updateDate="2014-09-24T18:43:32" nodeName="VitrA puts a traditional spin on the shower head" urlName="vitra-puts-a-traditional-spin-on-the-shower-head" path="-1,1207,1208,2798" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading /><pageImage>/media/34203/vitra-elegance-shower-head.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>There’s something seductively retro about this shower head from VitrA. Part of the company’s Elegance range (which has been featured before on Inside ID), it's a tad traditional but will also work well in the most modern of bathrooms. It can be purchased as a shower column, with both an upper fixed head and a detachable shower head, or just the head for those looking to either wall or ceiling mount. Alternatively, a heritage styled bath/shower mixer is also available for fixing to the wall, featuring ‘hot’ and cold’ labels in a respectfully classical font.
As pictured above, the VitrA Elegance wall-mounted sells shower head for £280, with the bath/shower mixer £632; the ceiling mounted iteration is £221 (all prices are for the gold version). The Elegance column sells £348 in chrome finish and £495 in gold. For those looking for an integrated design scheme, the Elegance range also includes wall and basin taps and sanitaryware available in a chrome or gold finish. For more, call VitrA on 01235 750 990.
Also read: <a href="/news/vitra-rimless-rim-ex-wc-range-will-bowl-you-over.aspx%20%20%20" target="_blank">VitrA rimless RIM-EX WC range will bowl you over </a><a href="/news/vitra-to-display-minimalist-memoria-range-at-sleep-2014.aspx" target="_blank">VitrA to display minimalist Memoria range at Sleep 2014 </a><a href="/news/crestron-honoured-in-design-and-architecture-awards.aspx" target="_blank">Crestron honoured in design and architecture awards</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Gold or chrome, Elegance makes a stylish change</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-23T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Bathrooms</tags><author>1251</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2799" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="286" createDate="2014-09-27T09:19:34" updateDate="2014-09-27T09:44:08" nodeName="Custom cabinet upgrade offered for Tivoli digital radio" urlName="custom-cabinet-upgrade-offered-for-tivoli-digital-radio" path="-1,1207,1208,2799" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Did you know you can custom match this digital radio to your interior design scheme?</pageHeading><pageImage>/media/34205/albergo__green_royal_surface_top.jpg</pageImage><youTubeId /><bodyText>Digital radio company Tivoli has introduced a Custom Cabinet programme for its Albergo+ Bluetooth model. Owners can now best-match the radio to any interior design scheme by customizing it with one of 16 different interchangeable cases. The new Tivoli Audio Custom Cabinet Albergo+ collection comprises three natural wood finishes, as well as Canvas, Granite Rose, Visone Leather, Beton Surface and Camouflage Light, amongst others. All the custom cabinets are made in Italy.
To transform the radio, you need only slide the stock Albergo+ (which retails in Blue, Green, Graphite, Red, and White) into the chosen Custom Cabinet. A locking system is used to enure the radio doesn’t slip out. The designer upgrade is seamless. Approved under Digital Radio UK’s Digital Tick Mark ‘future-ready’ programme, the radio features DAB, DAB+ and FM tuners as well as Bluetooth connectivity, which allows users to stream music from their mobile devices.
The brand says this is just the beginning of its Custom Cabinets line, with new collections on an on-going basis. Intriguingly, it's also happy to consider one-off requests from individual consumers, designers and businesses. Recently, the brand celebrated its Selfridges residence with a custom-built 24-carat gold leaf-wrapped Custom Cabinet!  
Tivoli Audio Albergo+ Custom Cabinets (pictured below in Graphite, Leather and Tweed) range from £49 to £99. Individual design requests are costed on application. 
<img width="660" height="453" src="/media/34207/graphite_660x453.jpg" alt="Graphite"/><img width="660" height="422" src="/media/34208/leather_660x422.jpg" alt="Leather (1)"/><img width="659" height="457" src="/media/34209/tweed_659x457.jpg" alt="Tweed"/>Also read: <a href="/news/pure-unveils-pop-range-of-compact-digital-radios.aspx" target="_blank">Pure unveils POP range of compact digital radios </a><a href="/news/high-end-hi-fi-furniture-looks-as-good-as-it-sounds.aspx" target="_blank">High-end hi-fi furniture looks as good as it sounds </a><a href="/news/how-to-customise-sonos-speakers-with-a-colour-skin.aspx" target="_blank">How to customize SONOS speakers with a colour skin</a></bodyText><bodyText2></bodyText2><pageSummaryTitle /><pageSummaryImage /><pageSummary>Designers can even have bespoke finishes produced to order</pageSummary><metaTitle /><metaDescription></metaDescription><displayDate>2014-09-24T00:00:00</displayDate><tags>Entertainment,Customisation</tags><author>1252</author><hideFromRotator>0</hideFromRotator><CommentContainer id="2816" parentID="2799" level="4" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-09-28T15:28:23" updateDate="2014-09-28T15:28:23" nodeName="Comments" urlName="comments" path="-1,1207,1208,2799,2816" isDoc="" nodeType="1174" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="0" nodeTypeAlias="CommentContainer"><menuName /><Comment id="2817" parentID="2816" level="5" creatorID="0" sortOrder="0" createDate="2014-09-28T15:28:24" updateDate="2014-09-28T15:28:24" nodeName="Jim Dalton _1" urlName="jim-dalton-_1" path="-1,1207,1208,2799,2816,2817" isDoc="" nodeType="1172" creatorName="admin" writerName="admin" writerID="0" template="1114" nodeTypeAlias="Comment"><umbracoNaviHide>1</umbracoNaviHide><name>Jim Dalton </name><email>dave@dsegroup.co.uk</email><bodyText>Nice design for you new bedside radio, like it....</bodyText><memberId>1487</memberId></Comment></CommentContainer></BlogPost><BlogPost id="2805" parentID="1208" level="3" creatorID="2" sortOrder="287" createDate="2014-09-27T11:30:51" updateDate="2014-09-27T11:41:43" nodeName="This bespoke Zespoke furniture is one of a kind" urlName="this-bespoke-zespoke-furniture-is-one-of-a-kind" path="-1,1207,1208,2805" isDoc="" nodeType="1171" creatorName="stevemay" writerName="stevemay" writerID="2" template="1143" nodeTypeAlias="BlogPost"><umbracoNaviHide>0</umbracoNaviHide><listeners></listeners><showInTopMenu>0</showInTopMenu><showInBottomMenu>0</showInBottomMenu><menuName /><pageHeading>Handmade with a retro vibe, this bespoke Zes