February 2014 ISSUE 6 inex-online.com
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A profile of the influential individuals, companies and partnerships driving the interior design industry forward
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Inex showcases striking exterior installations and products that blend cutting-edge design with practicality
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Helping professionals to keep abreast of trends, this focus highlights styles in texture, pattern and tone
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Inex unveils the greatest iconic furniture pieces still prevalent in today’s contemporary design world
The secret of a memorable night’s sleep
Hypnos ‘secretly’ knows that it is a supremely comfortable bed that is at the heart of a truly memorable night’s sleep. With over 100 years experience of making made-to-measure beds, using the finest natural materials, and with a Royally Approved reputation for hand crafting the most comfortable beds in the world, it is no surprise that Hypnos beds and their sublime comfort can be found in the finest homes, palaces and hotels.
T: +44 (0) 1844 348200 | E: designer@hypnosbeds.com | www.hypnosbeds.com Hypnos is proud to be Carbon Neutral, complying with BS PAS 2060 Standard.
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here are three words that come up in industry discussion time and time again: timeless, sustainable and trend. But what value do these words really hold? Let’s start with timeless – how can a product really guarantee its appeal to the consumer of the future? One iconic design component that continues to stand the test of time is fabric pattern. In this month’s issue, Vescom demonstrates how fabric rollers created for the 1920s interior still fit perfectly within contemporary schemes, nearly a century later. Read how these antique rollers are utilised within contemporary products on page 9. When it comes to sustainability, manufacturers prove themselves to the market with awards and certifications. One designer who was creating completely sustainable furniture long before sustainability was an integral industry term is Piet Hein Eek. He continues to take sustainability to new levels with a determination to ensure the production process itself creates no wasted materials. Read how his unique furniture designs have maintained popularity since the 1990s on page 22. Trend is arguably the most transient aspect of the interior industry, with forecasters and designers alike reading and researching evolving movements to predict the next big thing. Every issue of Inex offers expert advice so that you stay abreast of the trends, and this issue is packed full of guidance from across the industry. Highlights include wall colour insight from Farrow & Ball (page 28), kitchen design tips from Suna Interior Design (page 32) and a discussion into outdoor marble and stone furniture by After the Antique (page 18). Emily Smith emily@mixedmediainfo.com
Front Cover: Read about the unique fabric rollers that were hidden in the walls of a mill for nearly 70 years on page 9. Middle: Inex speaks to Raft’s Mick Quinn about his sustainable business principles on page 12. Left: Sarah Cole, Marketing Director at Farrow & Ball, advices how to bring choosing wall colour back to basics on page 28.
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INSPIRE Vescom recently discovered fabric rollers long hidden in the walls of their fabric mill. Here, the company tells the story of how these priceless copper rollers enhance its fabric copper collection.
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INSIGHT Raft is a furniture company which has built up a reputation for blending beautiful design with ethical values. Inex speaks to co-founder Mick Quinn about his sustainable business principles.
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EXRATED After the Antique’s Stephen Parker explains why marble and stone exterior furniture are making a comeback.
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EXPOSE This month’s iconic furniture with a twist is a jigsaw of waste materials by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek.
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RESTAURANT A Spanish and Italian influenced restaurant has opened in London’s Soho with design that responds to its rustic roots.
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PAINT In an industry full of clashing colour preferences, Farrow & Ball’s Sarah Cole advises how to bring choosing wall colour back to basics.
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KITCHEN Helen Fewster describes the design inspiration behind her latest project for London developer Mount Anvil’s newest project, The Filaments.
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FURNITURE Bespoke furniture specialist Whitehead Designs explains why vivid berry colours are growing in popularity.
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FLOORING Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, looks at how design in entrance areas is increasingly being done ‘from the floor up’.
from the Salt Yard Group talks to Inex about the design inspirations behind new Soho restaurant, Ember Yard on page 24.
KBB BIRMINGHAM PREVIEW Taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 2-5 March, kbb Birmingham is the biggest gathering of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom industry professionals in the UK.
Middle: Inex presents a handpicked selection of exhibitor highlights at next month’s kbb Birmingham on page 44. Image by Elica. Left: Read how Piet Hein Eek is a pioneer
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Discover: The Heal’s Modern Craft Market Tottenham Court Road, London 3-16 February Celebrating the best in British contemporary design and craftsmanship, Discover is a curated space for Heal’s customers to discover the emerging names in modern crafts and invest in beautiful collectibles. heals.co.uk In the Making Design Museum, London 22 January - 4 May This exhibition, curated for the Design Museum by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, captures the secret life of 24 objects mid-manufacture, putting the aesthetic of the finished centre stage. Varying from the £2 coin to a cricket bat, a surprising range of objects have been chosen to celebrate the intriguing beauty of the production process. designmuseum.org
Richard Hamilton Tate Modern, London 13 February - 26 May One of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, Richard Hamilton is widely regarded as a founding figure of pop art, who continued to experiment and innovate over a career of 60 years. Tate Modern will stage the first retrospective to encompass the full scope of Hamilton’s work, from his early exhibition designs of the 1950s to his final paintings of 2011. This new exhibition will explore his relationship to design, painting, photography and television, as with his engagement and collaborations with other artists. tate.org.com Cevisama Valencia, Spain 11-14 February The international ceramics event will open its doors at Feria Valencia with a busy exhibition space and the presence of the leading brands in the industry. Internationalisation will once again be the axis on which the next edition of Cevisama will pivot, presenting a selection of over 600 companies from 40 countries. There is also a full schedule of events both at the fair itself and in Valencia. cevisama.feriavalencia.com
Surface Design Show Business Design Centre, London 4-6 February The leading event for architects and interior designers to source new, cutting edge and inspiring interior and exterior surface solutions returns this month. This show will be the 11th edition of the event, and with rapid changes in technology and the environment the show is essential to contemporary architecture and design. surfacedesignshow.com INEX-ONLINE.COM
United Visual Artists: Momentum The Curve, Barbican Centre, London 13 February - 1 June Coinciding with their 10th anniversary, UVA present Momentum, an immersive installation that combines light, sound and movement. Drawing on physics and digital technology, UVA are turning the Curve into a spatial instrument, installing a sequence of pendulumlike elements throughout the 90m long gallery to create an evolving composition of light and sound. Visitors are invited to explore the room at their own pace, and their movement through the gallery shapes their individual experience. barbican.org.uk
09 INSPIRE Vescom’s Lido and Silhouette embroider wallcovering and embossed velvet upholstery created using the gaufrage process
Clandestine operations Vescom - the wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabric specialist - manufactures mohair for its fabrics at a mill in Holland, where they recently discovered something extraordinary hidden in the factory walls...
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he same mill has manufactured mohair since before the Second World War. When the factory recently moved location they discovered 200 copper fabric rollers hidden in the walls of the mill. During the Second World War a multitude of metal objects were melted down as part of the war effort, but they were not always passed over willingly. These priceless rollers were concealed from the German army and remained undiscovered for nearly 70 years. Although the date of production is unknown, the Art Nouveau patterns of the mysterious cylinders suggest they were created in the 1920s and 1930s. Some patterns represent the days of art deco, others Louis XIV patterns of lilies and garlands. These rollers provide decoration for a myriad of style preferences – geometric to floral – and fit especially well within the recent art deco trends, used often in modern hospitality projects. How wonderful that
cylinders created for the interiors of a century ago are relevant and transferable to the contemporary interior. The process of applying the patterns to fabric, called gaufrage, takes place in three stages. This technique is one that has lost its popularity in recent years and Vescom is possibly one of the last companies in the world which still conducts this historical process in three parts. The production method is carried out by Vescom at its own weaving mill and uses original embossed designs including those from the unique copper rollers found in the mill
walls. Their addition to the roller collection creates classic designs with modern accents. The embossing of the pattern itself happens when the cylinder is heated by incredibly hot gas before the fabric is pulled between the rollers. The second stage is the ‘satinage’ where the fabric is then pressed through a full-flat cylinder creating a shine. The fabric is then wrapped into a flannel cloth and put into a kettle in a process called ‘decatisage’. With the help of steam and heat the molecular structure of the mohair yarn is changed meaning that the mohair does not rise. INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Cut pile velvets can be made from many fibres such as silk or cotton, but Vescom uses 100% mohair because of its strength and lustrous texture. The company is known for constantly developing new products for its curtain, upholstery and wallcovering collections, emphasised by the Acoustic Sheer Curtain design being awarded the best of the best Red Dot Award in 2012. Vescom’s Industrial Designer Christiane Muller develops new patterns and surface designs, transforming ideas into reality. This year Vescom is launching the world’s first Bio-based high performance interior textile within the Xorel wallcovering collection. Using a textile wallcovering reflects the interior’s natural environment and many colours and designs INEX-ONLINE.COM
are available for both residential and business environments. The Xorel collection includes textile wallcovering designs that combine a refined texture and slightly glossy appearance with embroidery. Xorel is woven from durable polyethylene making it both cleanable and colourfast. The Bio-based Xorel has achieved Cradle to Cradle Gold certificiation. vescom.com «
Above: Vescom’s Corfu upholstery fabric from the 01 collection. Right: The priceless copper rollers that were found hidden in the mill wall in Holland.
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Reclaimed luxury Raft is a furniture and accessories company which has built up a reputation for blending beautiful simple design with ethical values. Inex spoke to co-founder Mick Quinn about his business principles.
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aft emerged 15 years ago when Mick was furnishing a property and struggled to source ethically produced furniture that expressed luxury design. Along with business partner Heinz Frye, Mick built a furniture brand which endeavours to provide highquality, long-lasting pieces with full provenance. Since beginning the company, Raft has attained the stringently upheld ‘FSC Chain of Custody’ certification, which means that every level of the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, is checked for sustainable credentials. Raft is the largest retailer of FSC teak in the UK and produces its sofas in central London. The company is known for its pared back simple style which focuses on the natural beauty of reclaimed teak and for its luxurious bespoke
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handmade British sofas. The brand’s uniqueness starts from the beginning of the manufacturing process as every material used is sourced because of its sustainable benefits. “We have a stringently monitored FSC Chain of Custody Certification, which means that every step of the process from sourcing to delivery is monitored for best practice,” explains Mick. “Our packaging is recycled and our accessories are fair trade where possible. We are also Solar Kiln drying our timbers, and sea freighting.” Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of the brand and Raft goes to great lengths to ensure that they are at the fore of eco-design. It is not led by trends, but instead focuses on eco-friendly ways to develop styles and designs. “We are always looking for ways
to improve,” continues Mick. “In the last year we have opened a factory, hand making all of our sofas in the UK. From the FSC approved reclaimed teak to handmade beautiful British sofas, we offer what I think are the best quality products, with exclusive design. What’s more, you can walk into any of our stores and be told exactly where your product has come from and how it is made, something which I am very proud of.” The definition of luxury is such a personal opinion in an industry full of differing styles and consequent preferences. “I believe luxury comes from the materials used,” explains Mick. “Be that the textiles you choose for your sofa, the throw you place on it or the wood that makes your table. It’s that extra touch of comfort. Our sofas are renowned for being especially deep and the cushions
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15 INSIGHT Raft produces its sofas in central London
very full and plump – even the filling is UK sourced – as we manufacture our own, we can play with these aspects to add that extra touch that make it a luxury piece and something people are excited to come home to.” For many, luxury is portrayed through the experience of the purchaser. Mick feels his biggest influence for Raft is his own experience as a customer: “The advice that I have most benefitted from is that you need to treat people with the respect they deserve. If I were asked to spend my money on something I would want to feel well informed, well looked after and that I was buying something that I would have for years to come and I want to make sure that this is what people get from Raft. I think that there is a real development in customer engagement in 2014.” Mick regards provenance to be a key influence for business. A big part of adhering to ethical practices is ensuring that the materials used are sourced exactly as they claim to be and the way to affirm trust is intertwined with the superb customer experience. “We have proven that you can have great design and excellent sustainable credentials, there really are no excuses,” delineates Mick. “The Raft look is very much my own sense of style and I am currently renovating my house with some of the new designs,” he continues. “I like simple, unfussy design with just a hint of colour. That means that I can add to it years from now.” Raft is not only diligent in choosing materials, but its business partners are too: “It’s key that they are as passionate about the brand and its ethics as we are,” explains Mick. Last year the company opened four new franchises around the country, taking the total to seven and it has more planned for this year, bucking the trend on the high street. raftfurniture.co.uk «
Mick Quinn likes simple designs that create a homely feel
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Designer brassware For years, the bathroom industry has been calling for a ‘hi-design’ range of brassware which satisfies not only the high demands of specifiers such as interior designers and architects, but also the needs of the luxury home owner seeking a stylish design to complete the modern bathroom look.
Above: Mike Pro comes in bright chrome or brushed stainless steel. Right: All basin products are fitted with a flow regulator.
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n short, Mike Pro provides the solution. A sleek, unassuming yet sophisticated design, encapsulating all that is glorious in bathroom design. Mike Pro evokes a timeless visual style blended with a hint of modernity to enchant the interior designer and luxury home owner alike, with its architectural geometry and impeccably clean contours. This is not just a new range, but a whole new concept of designer brassware designed and manufactured for the highest levels of interior design in outstanding luxury hotels, or for the dream home. Crosswater has identified an opening in the bathroom brassware market for a collection that delivers all the requirements of commercial specification without compromising on design integrity, and has produced a comprehensive offer to satisfy any type of bathroom setup. From a range of basin taps with responsive, easy-touse levers including the definitive basin Monobloc, in mini, tall and wall mounted, and in one, two or three tap holes. Bath and showering options offer the classic Crosswater overflow filler and bath handsets, as well as providing all types of showering solutions with one, two and three way and thermostatic recessed shower valves which all come with TMV2 approval. All come in an option of bright chrome or
smart brushed stainless steel, and all basin products are fitted with a flow regulator as standard or are optional for showering products for the environmentally savvy consumer. David Hance, Group Chairman of Crosswater and lead designer on the project sums up the ethos of the brand: “Mike Pro is for bathrooms and washrooms that are as beautifully crafted as they are designed, with fabulous performance and inbuilt water saving features. The collection has been developed using feedback and suggestions from renowned architects, interior designers, installers and specialist bathroom retailers to create the ultimate cutting-edge collection. This striking range is anchored with strong, enduring architectural themes that will appeal to professional specifiers of luxury homes and hotels.” Mike Pro comes with a full support of technical information, with a specialist website providing dimensional downloads and an informative brochure to answer any product specification queries. The Mike Pro offer also comes with the standard Crosswater 15 year guarantee, and the reassuring professional back up of one of the best after-service networks in the industry. www.crosswater-mikepro.co.uk « sales@crosswater.co.uk « 0845 873 8840 «
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A classic example Stephen Parker, owner and founder of stone masonry specialist After the Antique discusses why handcrafted marble and stone furniture are making a comeback.
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esigners, architects, builders and sculptors have chosen marble for their grandest projects since ancient times. Not so long ago marble and stone seemed dated, but interior and product designers are now returning to the beauty of natural materials. New developments in technology allow the exploration of marble and stone in completely different ways, where high-tech innovations such as laser and high pressure enable marble to be cut more precisely, thinner and with more curves. INEX-ONLINE.COM
Most recently natural stone, rather than cast stone, is making a comeback. Its charm grows with age, developing its natural patina and attracting lichen, which adds a touch of nostalgia to the focal point. An advantage of using marble or stone for exterior tables is that they are designed to withstand the most extreme climates without distorting or cracking. Sets of marble or stone tables are now replacing wood for outdoor terraces and patio gardens. Stone firepit sets are another hot trend – some designs even have an interchangeable centre section to create a more versatile piece, for example some incorporate an ice bucket for chilling drinks. Softer and less formal than white marble, stone or travertine might be more practical and adaptable. Travertine seems to be in the lead as it is versatile and
warm, as well as looking equally smart in a traditional scheme as in a contemporary environment. Trends are moving away from strict minimalism and returning to designs inspired by the past. Classical design will last for an eternity, while ‘of the moment’ fashion soon loses its edge. A neoclassical fountain should always follow the correct proportions, as set by the architects of ancient Greece and Rome, still revered, copied around the world, and never surpassed. A company making bespoke fountains or urns
19 EXRATED Left: Mill Stone Bird table by After the Antique. Below: Stone tables are increasingly replacing the popularity of wooden tables. Below right: Fountains make great features whatever the surrounding.
should always visit the project site, to ensure perfect balance and symmetry. In the hustle and bustle of modern life a fountain can bring tranquillity, drowning out traffic and street sounds. “A classically inspired fountain is the perfect choice for a walled garden in a Georgian terrace house,” says designer Clare Agnew, Chelsea Flower Show award winner for a garden in collaboration with Savills, leading estate agents, which included a pavilion in neo-classical style. Stone pavilions or temples make an impressive addition to a swimming pool, regardless of location. When choosing statuary, it should work in close harmony with the overall style and dimensions of the home and garden. Plan the statuary by imagining the statue as a blank wall. Placing it
in this context will enhance the arrangement of trees, shrubs and flowers. Sound advice is to keep it simple. Even one piece will create a presence and a focal point. Each part of the garden may have a different mood or feeling – as in the rooms of a house – and each space can be embellished by its own piece of sculpture, perhaps a dramatic figure with a background of bold foliage, the quirky note of a stone pig in a vegetable patch, or a rustic stone bench among the flowers and grasses of a planned ‘wilderness.’ Together with a current trend for romantic statuary, the imaginary ‘architectural ruin’, and a use of sculptural boulders of natural rock and stone, comes the advance of new technology. Pieces inspired by the past will be given extra impact highlighted by LED and solar lighting. LED is ideal for use with
solar and allows a creative use of colours to produce the magic of a stage set. On a practical note, along with aesthetic guidelines, it is crucial to make a solid concrete foundation to support a fine statue – make sure this is set about an inch below grass level. Marble and any open textured stone ornaments should always be covered in freezing conditions as water will expand and damage the piece. As a golden rule for garden statuary, fountains and urns, every piece should belong to a specific site in a particular garden and this perception applies as much to embellishing a small garden with an urn the same as an avenue of sculpture in the park of a stately palace. As Barbara Hepworth once said: “sculpture grows in the open light, its aspect is always changing.” aftertheantique.com «
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Bespoke bed manufacturer Hypnos launches new Royal Comfort Range For those looking to create a one-of-a-kind, entirely bespoke bed, they need look no further than British bed manufacturer, Hypnos. Inspired by bespoke upholstery and bed commissions for the Royal family, Hypnos has developed the ultimate in chic style.
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ffering style conscious homeowners the ideal opportunity to create a stand out, personalised piece of furniture for the bedroom, Hypnos’ newest range, the Royal Comfort Collection, offers an extensive range of fabrics and feet to choose from. Hypnos, whose heritage dates back more than 100 years, has partnered with leading designer Sanderson on this new range, creating a collection of fabrics for their divan bases and headboards, meaning that every bed can be made to meet customer’s exact requirements. Customers can choose from 58 specially selected Sanderson fabrics, as well as a range of comfort levels, meaning that each bed can be completely tailored to suit individual tastes. INEX-ONLINE.COM
With a plethora of fabrics and Hypnos’ striking headboard designs, divan styles and feet to choose from, customers can specify a spectacular and entirely bespoke bed. Celebrated for their sophisticated colour and production techniques, Sanderson’s expert designers have drawn on historical documents to produce a selection of traditionally inspired fabrics with a contemporary twist. From stunning aubergine to soft blue and vibrant greens, there’s something to suit every bedroom. The collaboration of these two royal warrant holders has resulted in what are acknowledged to be Hypnos’ most opulent beds. All of the natural fillings that make up Hypnos’ mattresses are as high quality as the bedframes themselves. Hypnos uses only natural, breathable materials in all of their mattresses, such as wool, cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, Camel hair and silver. It is this intelligent design which promotes healthy air flow, helping the sleeper to regulate their body temperature and reduce body moisture, while repelling allergens. Not only are these materials entirely sustainable and of the highest quality, they are also hand tufted
into the mattresses by Hypnos’ master craftsmen at the company’s workshop in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. Each material is skillfully layered according to mattress specification, contributing to a unique form of assembly which is maintained throughout the whole production process, down to hand side stitching and finishing touches. This handmade production process means that any size or shape of bed can be produced to fit any specification, meaning customers can entirely customise a bed to suit any location. From the corner of an awkwardly shaped room to a yacht and even unusual shapes such as circular or heart shaped, if customers can dream it, Hypnos can produce it. www.hypnosbeds.com « 0184 434 8200 «
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Rise from the trashes Inex unveils the greatest iconic furniture accessories still prevalent in today’s design world – all thanks to a little contemporary twist. This month, we present unique furniture made from luxury waste materials.
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he creation of luxury furniture inevitably means expensive materials, however this luxury price tag often means that material offcuts are too costly to be made use of. Excess materials are of course not worthless, but repeatedly can’t be used because the cost of this skilled labour needed is too expensive. Annoyed with having to throw away materials purely because they were too expensive to do anything with, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has been producing an entire line of furniture that is made entirely
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from luxury offcuts long before sustainability was the hot topic that it is today. The creation of these unique products take not only a huge amount of patience at a time when this is a rare commodity, but also leave behind their own waste materials. This ‘waste from waste’ motivated the designer to take the process even further by employing a fixed block size of 40 x 40mm. This means that all the waste materials used are made to a size of 40 x 40mm before being used to form the furniture piece. This size, combined with the decision to use
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Left: The Waste waste 40 x 40 collection has the versatility to create a number of furniture pieces, from dining tables to armchairs. Right: Due to the unique materials used for this collection, no two pieces are the same.
the materials solely as an outer skin instead of stacking them, defines the appearance of the Waste waste 40 x 40 collection. The end result is a unique piece of furniture that looks like intricate rustic artwork where each 40 x 40 piece of the jigsaw holds its own individuality. Straight-edged shapes are formed which are, of course, always a multiple of 40mm, even for the circular tables, which are not in fact round. This process allows for a variety of items, from benches to dining tables meaning that this versatile collection not only embodies fantastic sustainable credentials, but is also a fun and timeless addition to both domestic and contract projects. Piet Hein Eek’s collection of
limited work – which includes a range of furniture created from a variety of ‘worthless’ materials – is a portfolio of products that aren’t mass-produced, but instead are unique and formed from waste material from both the industry and nature itself. “The materials we use are uncommon and modifying,” he explains. “Because of this, products arise that surprise me too. I would never have come up with the treetrunk chair, if I had designed from my traditional sense of beauty. Although this chair didn’t come from this, it does appeal to it. Therefore the self initiated work also serves to shake off my own truths and shift my boundaries.” pietheineek.com «
Left: A Waste waste 40 x 40 table being created, demonstrating the patience and skill that goes into each individual piece. Far left: The finished table.
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27 RESTAURANT Unique oil paintings and polished plaster add to the restaurant’s rural charm
A rustic edge for new Soho restuarant On 3rd December 2013, Co-Founder Simon Mullins and Chef Director Ben Tish opened their fourth restaurant from the Salt Yard Group, Ember Yard, on Berwick Street in London’s Soho. Inex spoke to Simon about the interior inspiration behind this Spanish- and Italian-influenced restaurant. INEX-ONLINE.COM
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he interior of Ember Yard has been designed inhouse and is influenced by both art nouveau and art deco styles, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright and warm natural materials. Low-hanging lights, exposed beams and wooden tables give a rustic edge to this new addition to the Salt Yard Group of restaurants. The use of natural materials like wood, brass, copper and steel blend seamlessly with stained glass and polished plaster, while the open plan kitchen and custom-built grill are at the heart of the space. Simon explains: “We had the idea for this restaurant several years ago and are thrilled to see it finally come to fruition. There’s something primal about the method and flavours of cooking over charcoal and Ember Yard will be a unique and exciting take on this back to basics approach.” A selection of antique light fittings and mirrors, bespoke stained glass, metal work and Above left: A friend of Salt Yard Group co-founder Simon Mullins created the colourful triptych oil painting of a vineyard for the ground floor area of the new restaurant. Left: The basement bar with high seating allows guests to watch the cocktail making and charcuterie preperation take place.
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reclaimed materials have all been used. Simon commissioned an artist friend to paint a triptych oil painting of a scene from a vineyard to use as a backdrop to the ground floor restaurant area. The same artist painted pictures of pigs which adorn walls in the private dining room and in the kitchen. The stylish design continues downstairs, where guests can enjoy a meal on the banquette by the exposed wine vaults or cosy away in the private dining area that can accommodate up to 20. Downstairs also houses the basement bar where customers can enjoy a pre- or post-meal cocktail, with stools at the bar to watch the cocktail making and charcuterie preparation take place. Chef Director Ben Tish has devised a menu that is almost entirely cooked on a custom built charcoal fired grill which serves as the centre piece of the open plan kitchen. The team also hot and cold smoke a number of ingredients on site and flavour items using different types of wood (including Sherry barrel). “The food, decor and service have all been very well received, with notable compliments on the design too,” continues Simon. The design very much reflects the Soho location and the addition of a cocktail bar makes for a social and on-trend experience. Salt Yard group was set up by Simon Mullins and Sanja Morris in 2005 with the opening of Salt Yard in Fitzovia. With backgrounds in the public sector and advertising respectively, they relied on their knowledge of eating out around Spain and Italy to inspire their concept of a small restaurant serving dishes to share. Since then they have been joined by head chef Ben Tish and have opened a further three restaurants all specialising in Italian and Spanish charcuterie, cheese and small dishes. Although all four restaurants are different in style, atmosphere and menu, unification and harmony prevails. saltyard.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Pass with flying colours
Nothing has the power to change the ambience of a room quite like a change in palette and nothing changes as often in the interior market as the colour of the moment. It is no surprise, therefore, that trend forecasters and interior designers alike constantly look ahead for the next big hue. This can, however, distract from using the colour that best suits the space itself. Sarah Cole, Marketing Director at Farrow & Ball, advises how to bring choosing wall colour back to basics. INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Above: Walls – Stiffkey Blue No.281 Estate Emulsion. Skirting – Light Blue No.22 Estate Eggshell. Desk – Setting Plaster No.231 Estate Eggshell. All by Farrow & Ball.
with new tones coming along and old colours becoming popular again. For the New Year, instead of picking just one colour, Farrow & Ball decided to give a choice of four – Cooking Apple Green, Mole’s Breath, Purbeck Stone and Stiffkey Blue. These colours reflect our instinctive need to turn our backs on the hard flat surfaces which dominate modern life. Gathered from either the seashore or the landscape they are easy to use and create quietly stylish but ultimately comfortable homes. Green reflects both nature
Walls – Purbeck Stone No.275 Estate Emulsion. Skirting – Cornforth White No.228 Estate Eggshell. Floor – Ammonite No.274 Floor Paint. Wardrobe – Purbeck Stone No.275 and Ammonite No.274 Estate Eggshell. All by Farrow & Ball.
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and the enduring appeal of the seemingly more organic, folkloric customs of the past. This year pair this colour with red accents, a look reflected in many Romany garments and caravans. The strength of a deep blue will create a fashionable dramatic interior, contemporary and relaxed, so perfect for use in both urban and country settings. For a moody feel, use this colour in isolation and small spaces, with white on the ceilings, or, for a more light hearted feel, use on a feature wall in combination with light blue or a INEX-ONLINE.COM
plaster pink. Soft gray tones are great for creating the popular layered Gustavian feel. Combine this colour with two lighter off-white shades to create a colour combination which will flow throughout the home, like the image on the previous page using Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone walls, Cornforth White woodwork and Ammonite on the floor. A strong drab is always popular and feels like an old friend. It can be used to slightly soften the most contemporary of architectural settings alongside glass and steel.
Above: Walls – Mole’s Breath No.276 Estate Emulsion. Skirting – OffBlack No.57 Estate Eggshell. Floor - Shaded White No.201 Floor Paint. All by Farrow & Ball.
This colour works really well when used on walls and woodwork, with white ceilings, creating the most beautiful play of shadow and light. Alternatively, use as a background colour, brought to life with accent colours like a statement yellow or an off black. The real key when choosing colour, is to choose a colour you love! You can see the full range of Farrow & Ball paint colours online or visit the Oxford showroom on Banbury Road in Summertown. farrow-ball.com «
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Maintaining timeless appeal The source of sustenance, the location loved at parties, the heart of the home – the kitchen is arguably the most functional room in the home, a dialogue between storage, appliance and lighting. You would assume that the centre of the home would also be the most personal, yet no other space has such a defined structure and format, or is more difficult – and potentially costly – to change. INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Top right: A driftwood laminate has been used for the splashback to complement the white surface with grey cabinets. Right: White kitchen tap and integrated Corian sink.
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Helen Fewster is the co-director of Suna Interior Design which has applied the latest kitchen trends into its design for central London developer Mount Anvil’s newest project, The Filaments. The studio has created a collection of designs echoing the location and clientele who will call these apartments home. This both dictates and ensures a mix of individuality and style and the end result are
kitchens that demonstrate a combined reflection of the best of contemporary design today. Based in the vibrant London borough of Wandsworth, The Filaments boast kitchens that combine beautiful form with impressive function to appeal to Mount Anvil’s design-savvy young buyers. High-gloss handleless cupboards, lustrous Corian worktops and stainless steel INEX-ONLINE.COM
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appliances embody a sleek appearance whilst the use of a timber laminate on the splashback add texture, warmth and a touch of quirky character to the design. “Open plan living is central to modern lifestyle and to achieve this in style, the kitchen needs to be presented as a beautiful piece of furniture in its own right,” explains Helen. “At The Filaments, this is accomplished through aesthetic open shelving, finished with the same timber laminate as the splashback. Co-ordinating the finish helps to keep the overall look and feel considered, particularly for an eat-in kitchen.” The Filaments is built on the site INEX-ONLINE.COM
of an old lighting factory, hence the name, and keeping light as an integral feature of the homes was key to retaining the personality of the development. The kitchen spaces are therefore flooded with natural light provided by floor-toceiling windows. “Kitchen design has recently favoured clean, sleek lines and this trend will continue to dominate this season, however a new intriguing touch of personality will also emerge to create a luxe, bespoke feel,” continues Helen. “These ‘touches’ may range from the use of one-off worktops, hand-painted cabinetry or unique handles. Clean lines with attractive attributes will
Above: Openplanned living spaces are perfect for urban developments. Right: Open shelving does not need to mean clutter, but instead opens up a small space, making it appear bigger.
fill the kitchens of the moment.” For a modern and contemporary feel, stainless steel Siemens appliances were selected for The Filaments – multifunction ovens, combination microwave ovens and integrated and concealed fridge/ freezers and dishwashers. Caple wine fridges ensure the space is ready for entertaining. “The design of Mount Anvil’s kitchens at The Filaments encourages a flowing living space,” explains Helen. The second phase of The Filaments development was launched last month. thefilaments.co.uk « sunainteriordesign.com «
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Berry appealing furniture trends Some of the most prolific home interior trends in recent years all descend from the daring fashion collections exhibited at fashion weeks across the globe. In just the last year we’ve seen tartan, monochrome and florals take over homes and high streets, and berry shades are no different.
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erry colours are both exuberant and versatile, making them a perfect choice when it comes to home interiors. Known for adding warmth, they are particularly popular in autumn and winter when the weather takes a colder turn and nights draw in earlier, helping to create a more cosy and inviting living space. However, perhaps the most exciting aspect of the berry trend is the broad range of colours that fit under this umbrella term. From
the brighter raspberry tones to the more mysterious burgundies, and everything in between, the fantastic spectrum of colour allows you to incorporate the trend with individual flair. Vivid berry colours, such as pastel pinks and vibrant reds, are a great choice for accessories, effortlessly complementing a variety of other colours including greys, blues and greens. This co-ordination enables you to add softer berry hues as a way of introducing a pop of colour, without having to change your whole existing decor. Adding the berry colour trend in small bursts is also a fantastic way to test the water, before committing to a more permanent piece. In contrast for those of you feeling braver, deep mulberry and burgundy tones make a dramatic impact
Left: Berry colours work especially well in heavier fabrics, such as velvet. Above: A statement colour works especially well against a neutral background.
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when used as a focal point in the room, for example in a sofa or statement headboard. Though commonly associated with the festive period, these rich jewel tones also exude elegance and sophistication making it the perfect way to add a touch of luxury to your interiors year round. Particularly on-trend is the use of a statement berry piece of furniture against a more neutral wall, allowing the stunning colours to really stand out for your centrepiece room.
Alternatively, using the berry colour trend within your decor scheme can help to achieve an almost reverse colour pop effect. A feature wall in a rich berry shade, teamed with more neutral accessories, can also help to achieve the look, whilst those of you feeling extremely confident may wish to decorate an entire room using varying colours along the spectrum. Berry colours also work well when teamed with additional detailing, such as embellishments, or heavier fabrics, like velvet. These all add a subtle shine, providing an additional element of glamour and luxury to coincide with the berry colour scheme. As some trends can be incredibly transient, committing to a particular colour throughout a project
can be daunting. However, the repeated recurrence of the berry theme across interior designs, and indeed catwalks, instils confidence that these hues are here to stay. When it comes down to simplicity, berry colours are easy to incorporate, and with the varying shades within the palette available, it remains an ideal choice for interior designers and individual home decorators alike. whiteheaddesigns.com ÂŤ
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Flooring specialists Heckmondwike FB were recently specified for Ormiston Venture Academy in Norfolk.
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Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, looks at how design in entrance areas is increasingly being done ‘from the floor up’.
entrance area an essential part of the design scheme, enabling it to reflect the values and purpose of the building, whilst reinforcing its corporate identity. Entrance area design is therefore being created ‘from the floor up’ with specifiers taking advantage of the increasingly bespoke capabilities of carpet manufacturers to help them realise their aspirations. A recent development is the ability to
customise entrance areas with branding and corporate messages within the carpet, which can reinforce the brand identity of the occupants and create a more professional image. A new Academy that has taken advantage of being able to do just that is Ormiston Venture Academy in Norfolk. Here, we created a distinctive new identity through a bespoke flooring design which incorporated the Academy’s logo
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40 FLOORING Below: Heckmondwike FB incorporated a bespoke entrance carpet in this project to reflect the academies identity
and colours to give a stunning effect. The project involved producing inlaid bespoke logo mats that we manufactured for their entrance area, which were installed as part of a £8m refurbishment and new build extension that also
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included over 2600m2 of Supacord fibre bonded carpet. Whilst bringing design to entrance areas is all important, these areas will also attract heavy volumes of traffic, which is why floorcoverings needs to be carefully
selected to ensure durability and safety. Here there is the potential for incidents of slips, trips and falls, which are more likely to occur when conditions are wet or icy outside and the user first comes into contact with the floorcovering. Specialist entrance area carpet is being widely specified as it absorbs dirt, debris and moisture that is brought in on shoes and acts as a barrier to prevent these kinds of accidents. Some carpet manufacturers have innovated in this area and certain types of entrance area, including fibre bonded carpet, act as an interceptor that actually cleans shoes of grit and moisture. It is a well known fact that choosing the right entrance area product can help to maintain the long term appearance of a carpet and prolong its lifespan significantly, which is why it is worth factoring into the scheme at the outset. Building designers often consider the ground conditions adjacent to the building, such as will visitors step from a grit or potentially muddy surface onto the entrance area and if so, could this cause additional damage to a floorcovering. In these cases, fibre bonded carpet, which is robust and has proven to be able to remove shoeborne dirt and moisture, is proving a compelling choice. For building owners to achieve the best value out of their floorcoverings, careful choice of entrance area carpet is essential. Entrance area design is a trend that looks set to stay – both for commercial and public sector projects – where creating the right impression and setting the tone for the rest of the building is vitally important. Today we have the best of both worlds – carpet with the ability to create striking designs, but that offers the functional benefits of being able to intercept dirt and provide owners with the best possible opportunity to extend the lifespan of floorcoverings. heckmondwike-fb.co.uk «
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kbb Birmingham set for success The 2014 edition of the biennial kbb Birmingham show is rapidly approaching, and looks set to be one of the best shows yet. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham between 2-5 March, the event is the biggest gathering of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom industry professionals in the UK.
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his year visitors can look forward to a whole host of features including the Global Kitchen area, in which kbb Birmingham will champion an area of internationally-designed kitchens in celebration of the ongoing interest in cultural design. What’s more, Chiltern Marble will be treating visitors to their stand to a ‘Cook-Off’ hosted by TV chef Jean Christophe Novelli, who promises that visitors will get a taste of his famous dishes, as well as a book signing opportunity. Returning to kbb Birmingham this year will be the popular Innovation Awards, held in partnership with Blum UK. This year each exhibitor will be able to nominate their most forwardthinking product by highlighting it with a swing tag, which will in INEX-ONLINE.COM
turn make it easier for visitors to easily locate the most innovative products at the show. Visitors to kbb Birmingham will also be treated to a top line-up of seminar speakers. The seminar series will delve into the industry from many different angles, from design to e-commerce, providing something for everyone across the four day event. Highlights include Hannah Malein from Global Color Research, who will be giving a seminar which will examine ‘Key colour & material trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15’, and John Lennon of PWS, who will be giving an independent focussed seminar entitled ‘How to maintain market share and grow your business as an independent specialist’. Of course, the main attraction at kbb Birmingham will always be the exhibitor line-up. The 2014 edition certainly does not disappoint, with many new names joining old favourites for the four day event. Bathroom giant Ideal Standard will return to the show for the first time in a decade, and will be launching numerous product ranges to boot. British Ceramic Tile is another brand that will be making its kbb Birmingham debut, alongside bathroom specialist Saneux and kitchen expert Rotpunkt. Returning to the show will be a smorgasbord of favourites including Franke, Caple, JJO and Blum.
On top of this, kbb Birmingham will this year be hosting its largest ever number of overseas exhibitors, proving that the show is fast becoming a very important event on the international calendar. Flying the flag for Europe will be Samet, Xey and Leicht to name but a few. Andrew Vaughan, Brand Director at kbb Birmingham, is pleased to see such a wide range of exhibitors join the 2014 line-up. “We are delighted that this year’s show will represent such a diverse range of exhibitors, right through from home -grown talent to much-loved European brands that we have all become accustomed to,” he says. “I think it is clear to see the economy in the UK is picking up!” www.kbb.co.uk «
43 KBB BIRMINGHAM PREVIEW Left: Poppy sanitaryware roomset by Saneux. Below: Floor by British Ceramic Tile.
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o1. ELICA H90
Luxury Italian cooker hood manufacturer, Elica, will display a collection of market leading products including the elegant Pearl, innovative Dolce and ergonomicallystyled Fantasia alongside some of Elica’s latest market-leading cooker hood designs. “Developing design trends have provided the perfect environments for manufacturers to take product design to a new level,” explains Lynn Leatherbarrow, Elica. “From interesting new materials to eye catching aesthetics and improved extraction technology the latest products from Elica are a breath of fresh air in the marketplace.” Alongside these designs Elica offers a comprehensive range of extractors to suit every need including the neat 35CC which is ideal for the smaller kitchen that designers are working with following the growth in the number of single person households. elica.co.uk
o2. BLANCO l100 & l100A Blanco’s passion for perfection is reflected in the comprehensive portfolio of high quality sinks, taps and extractor hoods. With a German pedigree, Blanco is well known for design flair and high quality products which cover all market requirements from the builders’ merchant to the prestigious kitchen boutique. As the largest manufacturer of stainless steel, Silgranit and ceramic sinks, Blanco will be showcasing a wide variety of sink products at KBB 2014. Also on display will be a comprehensive selection of taps, extractor hoods and lighting. blanco.co.uk
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o5. ROCA E70
Visitors will view a selection of Salice’s product range, including its Slider S20 two-door coplanar sliding system which is a popular choice with today’s designers due to its combined features of reliability, aesthetic design and ergonomic advantages. Also on display will be Eclipse, which is a pocket door system that features an assisted soft-close door return mechanism and a door opening safety device. Lapis is the new system from the Salice Silentia hinge range, offering an aesthetic appeal coupled with premium performance. Visitors can also experience UNICA concealed runners which combines push self opening with soft closing action. saliceuk.co.uk
With a stand decorated in a striking contrast of black and white with injections of colour throughout, Roca will be displaying products for every area of bathroom design, from sanitaryware to baths and brassware to furniture. With storage being an essential element of bathrooms big and small, visitors will see how Roca’s new Prisma and Heima furniture collections respond to the trend for natural finishes while offering flexibility of design. Water-saving is a growing priority for retailers, designers and consumers alike, and Roca responds to this with a variety of solutions, many of which can be seen at kbb Birmingham. Roca customers can save water not only through their choice of brassware, with options including the stylishly elegant L20 collection and Victoria-T shower column, but also with innovations such as the W+W combined washbasin and WC which has a refill system that filters the basin’s water for reuse in flushing the cistern. The Roca stand would not be complete without an area dedicated to showcasing its latest innovations, and at kbb Birmingham these will include CleanRim The Gap wallhung WC, the multi award-winning In-Tank Meridian WC, cut in half to demonstrate the space-saving qualities of the cistern built-into the pan and the stunning Armani/Roca collection. uk.roca.com
o4. HÄFELE O105 Häfele is an internationally trusted specialist, supplying furniture fittings and hardware to the trade, recognised for its innovative solutions, quality of products and industry expertise. The diverse product portfolio offers the latest fittings and accessories for kitchens and living spaces, helping improve building interiors and furniture design. With everyone being so busy thinking outside the box, Häfele is interested in what is going on inside the box. As homes have become smaller people are needing to make the inside of cupboards and drawers work harder, Häfele promises to help its customers by providing optimum storage opportunities to guarantee an effective use of space. hafele.co.uk
o6. RAK E80 RAK Ceramics is set to launch a new bathroom collection at kbb Birmingham 2014. Resort will feature RAK’s next generation rimless design – Hygiene+ – and will be available in a variety of formats – from space saving designs to comfort heights –alongside matching basins. A wide range of complementary accessories, as well as new luxury shower enclosures, baths and porcelain surfaces, will also be introduced to the RAKextra range and RAK’s Tile Collection. Other new launches will include freestanding and built-in baths; pale wood and white gloss cabinets; low pressure taps, mixers and bath fillers and illuminated mirrors. “Resort is one of RAK’s most significant recent introductions. The inspirational range, along with the other new products, offers great quality and design at an affordable price tag; we’re very excited about our planned debuts at KBB!” commented Rob Jull, Founder and Managing Director of RAK Ceramics UK. rakceramics.co.uk
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KÄHRS Three new designs join Kährs’ Artisan Collection
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Kährs has introduced three new wood floor designs to its Artisan Collection. Reflecting the collection’s rustic signature look, each design has an on-trend surface finish, which is complemented by the timber’s gnarled and knotty character. All floors are crafted in Sweden from sustainable European oak and feature Kährs multi-award winning eco-construction. Kährs Artisan Collection includes 10 designs, which each have a wide plank format and individual surface treatments. New Kährs Oak Concrete has a grey-tinged natural oil finish, whilst Kährs Oak Saw Brown and Oak Saw White provide light and dark colour options; in a pale beige-white hue and rich conker tone. All three designs have a tactile handscraped and brushed surface and distinct bevelled edge. Kährs Oak Saw Brown and White are also finished with saw marks to give an authentic, distressed look. kahrs.com
Developed in collaboration with international architects and designers, the norament 926 satura rubber floorcovering from nora systems offers two worlds of colour for every desired spatial effect. Perfectly harmonised, there are 16 neutral architectural colours, ranging from a warm beige through to cool shades of grey, and 16 chromatic accentuating colours, for bright and vibrant design schemes. As with all nora rubber floorcoverings, norament 926 satura has an uncoated and extremely hard-wearing surface that can be easily cleaned and remains preserved. This product is part of the certified floor covering system, nora system blue, which combines nora’s low emission rubber floor coverings with low emission installation materials. nora.com/uk
o4. SIKA o2. MORGAN Furniture to charm Morgan, the British designer and manufacturer of original contract furniture, has supplied its Hampton and Seville collections to British luxury retailer ROX. Described as one of the UK’s most exciting and inspiring jewellers, ROX re-launched its flagship store in Glasgow in 2010, followed by three further large stores in Edinburgh in 2012 and, most recently Newcastle and Leeds in 2013. Morgan was commissioned for the ROX stores by design studio Graven. Morgan also worked closely with the project manager, Fitzsimons. Simon Fleming, Morgan Director of Sales, comments: “ROX is delighted with the results and based on the success of the existing stores we are sure others will follow.” morganfurniture.co.uk
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Comfortfloor creates white recording studio
For the creation of an acoustically designed live recording studio in an old Victorian building in Edinburgh, a continuous white flooring system was required throughout the entire ground floor. Meeting the stringent acoustic, aesthetic and durability requirements, ComfortFloor Pro – a seamless, liquid applied flooring system from Sika – fitted the bill perfectly. “I had chosen white resin flooring for the ground floor early in the design stages. In combining my love of design and interiors with music I wanted to create a very clean and versatile space for musicians to work in. I loved the idea of resin flooring because of the tactile yet hard wearing nature of it. It is perfect for a recording space and its slightly reflective quality creates a relaxing feel,” comments Fiona McNab, Owner, Tape Studio. sika.co.uk
o5. OSMO Get ‘Creativ’
Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, has combined creative design and perfect protection to create Wood Wax Finish Creativ. Not only does this product offer visual enhancement, but also a finish that maintains the natural characteristics of your wood. With fashions and personal tastes constantly changing, wooden flooring can often become out-of-date or appear to be in bad condition. Osmo’s Wood Wax Finish line can help solve these problems and allow homeowners to add a personal touch to their flooring. It can be used as either a transparent or opaque finish for interior application and with a choice of eight attractive colours that can be mixed together, an inspiring variation of shades and intensity can be created. osmouk.com
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o6. A-TIPIKO Innovative sliding door system
o8. CUSTOM CARPET COMPANY
A-Tipiko doors, combines unique Italian styling with high quality, creativity, sophistication and originality in a choice of multi visual solutions and materials. A-Tipiko’s ‘Too’ door collection is a unique sliding system that can be used with different materials creating its own personality in the room in which it is installed. The doors shown are produced from tempered stratified glass 5+5, black non filter, with handle AC-118 and rail with hidden fixing and white decorative ‘bricks’. The glass, the different types of wood, anodized aluminium and other materials used to create A-Tipiko doors are selected to ensure the creation of highly resistant doors that are easy to install. a-tipiko.com
Custom Carpet Company offers a comprehensive range of carpets, producing custom made and standard carpets from plain broadloom to complex designs and textures. Custom colours are available in most qualities. These qualities include Handtufted, Handknotted, Customtufted, Passmachine, Woven & Machine tufted. The majority of carpets are made in wool, but also use cotton, chenille, silk, linen and synthetic yarns. In design, they work from original artwork or assist in developing new ideas to realise individual requirements. There is also an extensive design database of previous work, which can be reproduced or adapted for your project. customcarpetcompany.co.uk
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Extensive design collection
Mike Pro
Bespoke moulded washroom
A standard range of Miranit basins from Franke Washroom Systems have been available for specialist applications for two years and has been widely specified in schools and colleges like Taf Ely. Now with the introduction of Miranit Bespoke it is possible to have either a run of basins or individual units made to measure and ideal for use in washrooms situated in schools, colleges, universities and care homes. Franke Washroom Systems has developed a new moulded manufacturing process which allows designers and architects to specify both the size and shape of the bowls. “We can now offer architects and specifiers the benefit of enormous choice,” says Victoria Himsworth, Product Marketing Manager. “Our new Bespoke product range extends the design possibilities and is especially valuable in environments that can be very hard wearing.” franke.com
Every specified project needs the assurance of a durable and stylish brassware range. For bathrooms that are as beautifully crafted as they are designed, the Mike Pro Collection by Crosswater, is designed with the hospitality sector and architects in mind. Crosswater designs feature in some of the world’s most stunning hotels and Mike Pro combines optimum performance with the highest standards of design and quality that permeates this full range, available to suit all specifications. Mike Pro is eco-friendly too, from the efficient water restricting flow regulators to the reliable and durable ceramic disc cartridges. These advances ensure there’s a natural conservation of water for all professional projects in all water pressure environments. crosswater.co.uk
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WILLIAM GARVEY Made to order British furniture designer, William Garvey, triumphs custom-made design complete with inspirational and bespoke wooden furniture for every room in the home. From initial surveying and design through to 3D modelling, drawing, build and installation, William Garvey can translate almost any design concept into a reality. With the ability and expertise to work with all types of wood and provide bespoke options to combine other materials such as glass, metal and leather allows William Garvey to fulfil beautifully creative design. williamgarvey.co.uk
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GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS Porcelain collection Granite Transformations, the home makeover specialist that deals exclusively through its own network of showrooms, has announced the debut of its new porcelain work surface collection. A completely new raw material for the brand and amongst the first on the market, porcelain is smooth and refined to the touch, but one of the hardest materials on Earth, making it beautiful and durable for kitchen and bathroom makeovers. There are three new work surface colours in the Porcelain Collection, all featuring the brand’s characteristic 6.7mm slimline profile. granitetransformations.co.uk
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PLANIKA Zen Nature has demonstrated to be a rich source of inspiration for Planika. By joining the warmth of natural fire with a cosy, bionic shape, Planika has created a wonderful, highly functional bioethanol fireplace. Zen is a cosy, ellipse-shaped fireplace with a beautiful line of fire. A combination of white and black bring a sense of visual balance. The two colour options add versatility, appealing to a range of style preferences.The Zen will shut off every time it is tilted, shaken or tipped over - playing with fire has never been so enjoyable and userfriendly. planikafires.com
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LAPICIDA True blue From marble to mosaic, limestone to lapis lazuli, the luxury stone specialist Lapicida use its luxury stone knowledge to create gorgeous bespoke swimming pools. Stone and water are natural companions and the decorative options are endless: Intricate mosaics can be made in custom designs, perfect for lining pools and for cladding areas such as hot tubs, steam rooms and waterfalls. Floors can be an expanse of a single stone or a combination of materials laid in geometric designs. Lapicida offers a full design and manufacturing service. lapicida.com
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