September 2014 ISSUE 13 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 with a modern twist
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rade events are integral for bringing the community together in a separate environment from the online world, not only to network, but also to learn and discuss the issues that we face as a community and the advancements that need to be made to build a stronger design pedigree. In this month’s issue we continue to explore the upcoming London Design Festival preview with an exclusive interview with 100% Design’s Show Director, William Knight. He expresses his hope for the future of the UK design scene that – having already made huge strides – still has some way to go to become a prominent and constructive role in decision-making and policy planning. Read the full interview with William on page 12. Elsewhere, this month’s Inspire guides you through the different events of London Design Festival with all the essential information to make sure you get the most out of this valuable festival. Also in this issue, Inex prepares for the upcoming season and trend overload by looking ahead. Custom furniture expert Justin Van Breda explores the latest key fashion revivals on page 32, antique expert Owen Pacey identifies how to marry traditional features with contemporary home comforts on page 40, and this month’s bedroom focus demonstrates how to use different pattern, tone and textures to create a calming environment perfect for rejuvenation. As always, I hope you’ve found this issue both inspirational and useful. For this resource on the move, you can download Inex’s dedicated app for specification and inspiration at your fingertips. Simply search Inex in App Store and Google Play. Finally, don’t forget to contact me on the usual address and tell me all about your new favourite, innovative design.
Top left: Camden’s Viacom Studios has made a green statement with an exterior, double-height living wall Cover: Sandro Lopez debuts his Parallax coffee table design at 100% Design as part of Emerging Brands Top right: Dar Leone is a London based online homeware boutique who is exhibiting a range inspired by treasured finds
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INSPIRE All the need-to-know essentials to make the most of the London Design Festival.
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INSIGHT 100% Design celebrates its 20th edition with a star-studded line up of guest speakers and worldrenowned exhibitors.
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EXPOSE The coffee table undergoes a luxury revamp thanks to The Sofa and Chair Company.
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STORAGE French design studio CUT Architectures have radically renovated an apartment using innovative grid structures.
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RESTAURANT Bristol’s newest restaurantcum-art gallery delivers creativity amidst a bright and bold interior.
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HEATING Installing timeless features, such as decorative fireplaces, instantly brings a traditional edge to any space.
Middle: Read about this season’s key bedroom trends on page 28 Left: On page 24 a unique grid structure
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Landscape Show Battersea Park 23-24 September Landscape attracts exterior design professionals from all over the UK and beyond. The event is dedicated to bringing the industry together by introducing its visitors to the latest products, services and techniques necessary to design, build and maintain prestigious and awardwinning projects all over the world. landscapeshow.co.uk Maison & Objet Paris Nord Villepinte 5-9 September This lifestyle show brings together a 360° product offering, where styles coexist in a multifaceted way and diversity is in-line with the varied expectations of global markets. This influential lifestyle platform, at the intersection of business and creativity, reveals design solutions to visitors from around the world in search of uniqueness. maison-objet.com
Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern Age Barbican, London 11 September - 11 January Since the very first photograph, architecture has proved to be an enduring subject matter for photographers. Constructing Worlds looks beyond the medium’s ability to simply document the built world and explores the power of photography to reveal wider truths about society. The exhibition brings together over 250 works by 18 leading photographers from the 1930s to now, who have changed the way we view architecture and think about the world in which we live. barbican.org.uk Vienna Design Week Across the city 26 September - 5 October Last year Austria’s largest design festival attracted over 30,900 visitors. Curated by Lilli Hollein, this year celebrates eight years of Vienna Design Week. National and international works will be presented, revealing that creative process and projects are core elements of the festival’s concept. viennadesignweek.at
Open House London Across the city 20-21 September Open House London is again shedding light on the latest contemporary architecture shaping our city today. With a selection of more than 800 London buildings for all to visit, the event provides a great opportunity to see, explore and learn about amazing architecture and design in your area and across London over one weekend. londonopenhouse.org
Crafting Narrative: Storytelling through objects and making Pitzhanger Manor House & Gallery, Walpole Park 10 September - 19 October Crafting Narrative explores how contemporary designers and makers use objects to tell stories. The exhibition will focus on practitioners who challenge and investigate the narrative potential of objects and making to convey and reflect on themes as diverse as history, culture, society and technology. New and commissioned works will be shown alongside film, text and photography, highlighting how objects can be used as affecting and compelling narrative forms. A free tour of the exhibition by curator Onkar Kular is taking place on Saturday 13 September. pitzhanger.org.uk INEX-ONLINE.COM
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London Design Festival 13 - 21 September London Design Festival has established a reputation as one of the largest and most dynamic design events in the world. Now celebrating its twelfth year, the Festival aims to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world, and as the gateway to the international creative community. Over 300 events and installations will be on offer across the capital, from a stimulating programme at the V&A to a major installation within Trafalgar Square, plus over 250 Partners who will participate in the nine day Festival. “With the hundreds of events, talks, exhibitions, launches, INEX-ONLINE.COM
installations, openings and parties, it’s easy to lose yourself in the excitement, inspiration and sheer joy that is the London Design Festival,” explains Sir John Sorrell, Chairman of the London Design Festival. The festival encompasses the capital’s major trade shows where new and established exhibitors from the UK and around the world will debut their designs. These design destinations are crucial for established and emerging designers and manufacturers to present their products and innovations to new markets. “Design and creativity are embedded within our city’s DNA
Above: The Festival is collaborating with Airbnb to bring a fascinating project to life in London’s Trafalgar Square
and critical to the future prosperity of London, as well as the whole country. In bringing together top design talent from across the world, the London Design Festival provides a snapshot of where we are now, but also importantly, it offers an insight into where we are going,” says Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London. The following pages will provide all the information needed to ensure you get the most out of the five essential design destinations: 100% Design, Decorex International, Designjunction, Tent and Super Brands London and Focus/14. Londondesignfestival.com
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Decorex International Syon Park 21-24 September Syon Park is the elegant background to this year’s Decorex International. Showcasing more than 350 leading British and international luxury design brands, the fair will offer a mix of new talent and established masters. The new location at Syon House offers greater space for feature areas as well as larger exhibitor stands, plus a seminar programme featuring some top names in interior design. Newcomers to the show this year include Liberty Art Fabrics, Eley Kishimoto, Maya Romanoff, Interior ID and Scapa House together with Blubellgray, Haute Deco and Melodi Horne. This year’s theme is The Georgians and eight scenes from William Hogarth’s series of paintings and prints, A Rake’s Progress, have been reinterpreted by contemporary designers. Nigel Coates will create The Levee; Fromental and Russell Sage, The Orgy; De Gournay are designing The Marriage; Harlequin London and Martin Kemp combine to create The Gaming House; Shaun Clarkson will create The Prison and Timorous Beasties and Retrouvious will focus on The Madhouse. Designers for The Heir and The Arrest will be announced soon. A champagne bar has been designed by Les Trois Garçons and leading design critic, Corinne Julius, has curated Future Heritage - a handpicked edit of some of the best craftspeople practicing today. decorex.com
Left: Wholesale distributors Pad Home are exhibiting at 100% Design for the first time this year Below: These lights by Bentu are an example of its work to be displayed at 100% Design Far below: British designer Faye Toogood’s earthenware collection for 1882
Designjunction Old Sorting Office 17-21 September Designjunction returns to the Sorting Office on New Oxford Street for the fourth year and has expanded across four floors to showcase more than 180 leading global brands promoting design, retail and innovation. On-site installations will be bigger than ever with an exclusive collaboration between iconic British car INEX-ONLINE.COM
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and celebrating texture; Bold and Beautiful – colour, fun and variety featuring jewellery and ceramics; Frame – simple lines, geometry and bold primary colours with tubular metal; and Refraction – surface design, optical trickery and Pop Art brights which feature in fabrics and wallpaper. The Crafts Council of Ireland will present a strong focus on glass and newcomer, Toyko Designers Week will bring a major retrospective into the country’s design and the newest trends in Japanese creativity, design technology and culture. Korean Traditional Craft 2014 will demonstrate the breadth and talent of this region’s artisans working in traditional materials. tentlondon.co.uk
Right: See Aguablu and other designs by Zucchetti at 100% Design
Cameron Peters Fine Lighting, where BlackBody will transform the route to the underground space with over 2700 0-LED pixels lighting the way. Transport for London will present a fully serviced restaurant to showcase vintage bus stops; Alessi will design and run a pop-up café on the ground floor and Italian artisan coffee makers, La Marzocco, will run a café and the Chilean Embassy will run a wine bar. The seminar programme will run stimulating debates on issues facing design with a stellar lineup of iconic designers from Sir Kenneth Grange to Alberto Alessi. thedesignjunction.co.uk
Above: Wallpaper designs by Pad Home
manufacturer, MINI and Dezeen, who will present ‘Frontiers – The Future of Mobility’. The ground floor offers a range of 25 pop-up shops and high-end design stores. Ventura London will present experimental and conceptual exhibitions along with the most recent developments by the next generation of designers and the vibrant ‘Flash Factory’ will bring the process of industrial production to life. lightjunction takes over the basement in partnership with
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Tent & Super Brands London Old Truman Brewery 18-21 September Design trade shows Tent London & Super Brands London will present some of the world’s newest design ideas from a mix of established and emerging designers. Known for its forward-thinking and inspiring exhibitors, Tent London will exhibit the work of designers and manufacturers from over 280 companies from 29 countries. There are four key trends to be seen at Tent this year: Raw – the power of process, honest, unrefined
Focus/14 Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour 21-24 September This year, Focus/14 at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in Lots Road is a key destination for a concentration of world-class design talent. For designers, international buyers, specifiers working on commercial projects, yachts, hotels or private homes, Focus/14 offers a creative hub of over 500 international brands within 99 showrooms. From this season’s key fabrics, the newest wall and floorcoverings to the latest furniture, lighting and accessories, Focus/14 offers a range of solutions for style-seekers and design decision-makers. A dynamic programme brings together the brightest and most innovative minds for an exchange of ideas. Global names such as Terence Conran will share their expert knowledge at the ‘Conversations in Design’ sessions along with bespoke workshops, talks, and ‘meet the designer’ events. Specially commissioned installations, pop-ups, book signings and breakout sessions will make the Design Centre an inspiring portfolio of ideas and inspiration. dcch.co.uk «
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100% Design Earls Court 17 - 20 September
Below: This year’s Talks Programme is curated by independent programme manager Claire Barratt
Since its origins as a tent off King’s Road in 1995, 100% Design has become the benchmark event for promoting design excellence and creativity. Here, William Knight, Show Director, explains what is in store for the special upcoming 20th edition. 100% Design is the longest running contemporary design show in the UK. It is the UK’s flag waver for interior, furniture and product design; the largest type of its kind. It also attracts the right visitors - a professional audience of architects, interior designers and many others involved in the design process and industry. Expected to attract over 30,000 visitors, the event is held
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between the 17-20 September and is the biggest event during the London Design Festival. The show continues to attract a record number of UK and international visitors year-on-year, and this year it has increased its overall exhibition space by 20%. People come to 100% Design as they know they will be able to see new products and new ideas, and more importantly to connect with others within the design community. “It’s the calibre of high-quality exhibitors that sets 100% Design apart from other trade events,” says William. “Not just the big names, but also interesting young
design talent from around the world. A lot of our homegrown talent, from Tom Dixon to Matthew Hilton and Benjamin Hubert, all launched their careers at 100% Design. Our world-class talks programme is also key to our success, as is the editorial content across the show to make our visitor experience more engaging and dynamic.” The 2014 show celebrates the 20th edition with a star-studded line-up. International design icon Philippe Starck will open the event and kick off the talks programme curated by Claire Barratt. The show is also working with some of the UK’s most exciting design talent - both exhibitors and special feature commissions. Visitors will find engaging features and installations across the show, providing social spaces, thought provoking ideas and plenty of opportunities to come into contact with new ideas and expertise.
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A celebratory exhibition called Design Kaleidoscope, curated by design writer and lecturer Gareth Williams, will feature 20 product highlights from 100% Design’s history and will become a memorable monument for the 2014 show. “I predict materials and technology to be especially popular this year, having seen a lot of specifying taking place in London as the global economy slowly recovers. Our talks programme and some of the installations in our key industry hubs this year will reflect this rising trend,” continues William. “I’m looking forward to seeing the entire exhibition come together. There is a series of complex installations which have been worked on by a series of very talented teams. It’s only at the show that you see them all come together. The buzz and activity at the show is always a highlight; we’ve got a fantastic talks programme and an amazing array of exhibitors to take in.” The leading theme of the talks programme is serendipity, exploring the role of chance in the design process, from happy accidents to experimenting with materials. Other international design luminaries present include Ross Lovegrove, Jaime Hayon, Daan Roosegarde and fashion designer Mark Eley of Eley Kishimoto, alongside exciting younger talent such as Julia Lohmann,
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Below: Capitol Designer Studio are exhibiting on stand E600 within Eco Design & Build Right: The Creeper by Audrone Drungilaite represents the Lithuanian pavilion Top right: Korridor Design’s colourful pyramid boxes are characterised by carved wooden lids and radiant colours Below right: Bentu is exhibiting at stand L302
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Studio Glithero and architect collective Assemble. On the Thursday evening of the event there will be a special anniversary Pecha Kucha chaired by founder, Toyko-based architect Mark Dytham, with presentations by designers and people key to 100% Design’s 20-year history. William expresses why he is so passionate about the design community: “I was lucky to find a job working in design promotion having previously worked in politics; essentially both are about solving problems and improving things. Design is more effective than politics in many cases, but combined they can make a huge, positive difference. The opportunity of working with creative minds and with a committed, talented community has inspired me and kept me working in design for over 13 years. “It would be great to see the design community in a more prominent and constructive role in decisionmaking and policy planning. The UK has made huge strides, but often you still see design interpreted or used as a window dressing or treatment, not applied at the optimum moment. I’d certainly see the industry gaining strength, confidence and hopefully a host of brilliant caricatures to sustain it.” 100percentdesign.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Top of the table Every month Inex unveils iconic interior elements still prevalent in today’s contemporary design world thanks to modern accents. This month, the coffee table.
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he coffee table has a long history with the British living room. The first officially named coffee tables became popular during the late Victorian era, influenced by low tables common in Japan and those used in the tea gardens of the Ottoman Empire. Coffee tables have long since been
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a practical addition to essential living room furniture. Contemporary coffee tables are a common centerpiece for domestic social activity. Orion from The Sofa & Chair Company is a new innovative twist on the useful furniture piece that allows for ultimate versatility. The company’s Interior Design
Consultant, Martin Slabbert, explains more: “A truly unique six-piece modular design, the Orion table offers unashamed luxury alongside versatility. Available in three different configurations; as a single segment, in an arrangement of three and as one elegant centrepiece, each individual table is light enough to move around, allowing you to change the look of an interior with ease.” Part of the British furniture manufacturer’s new capsule collection, the striking design offers useful flexibility in high-end presentation. Crafted from solid brass, the frame is complemented against the polished black wood top which displays natural variations in colour and pattern, making each piece individual. Martin continues: “Each segment is crafted in an elegant, asymmetrically flowing shape that works perfectly against the contrast of the perpendicular brass frame. If you are looking for something in between, then use three of the modules together to create a striking side table with an unorthodox shape.” This iconic piece also skillfully combines two of the most prominent design trends for Autumn/Winter 2014, with warm metallics such as bronze, copper and gold taking centre stage this season and pieces inspired by the natural beauty and sophistication of marbled stone gaining popularity. The combination is incredibly chic. The Orion table is £1995 per segment, measuring W75xD55xH30cm. From tables formed from the root of native trees and polished beautifully in polished black lacquer to a caged hexagonal frame table that maintains classic appeal, other centerpieces within the collection comprise of practical surfaces that are timeless pieces of artwork within their own rights. thesofaandchair.co.uk «
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Left: This doubleheight living wall makes an impressive green statement in built-up Camden Below: Living walls have numerous benefits, from insulation to air quality Right: Green walls are gaining popularity in urban environments
London’s Viacom Studios looks lively With the fight to be the most design inspired building in London ever increasing, the Viacom Studios decided it was time to take a ‘fresh’ approach to sealing its position as one of the most unique structures in its field by installing a living wall. Here, Mike Riding, Director at Eltherington, looks at the challenge this created.
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Living walls and roofs are becoming ever more commonplace within urban areas in the UK as they offer major benefits over traditional constructions. Reducing the urban heat island effect, creating a visually engaging cityscape and ‘softening’ the appearance of a building on its immediate surroundings are just some of the reasons why living wall designs are becoming more common. It was because of these benefits and others that the designers of the Viacom Studio in Camden, North London choose a living wall that incorporated our aluminium window and door surrounds.
The UK is still some way behind the rest of Europe in the uptake of living walls and roofs. The system originated in Scandinavia and Germany and these regions still lead the way in their uptake. Projects in these countries have shown 3-10% savings on winter fuel bills and the German government even offer significant tax incentives to encourage the use of green builds. A recent study by Nottingham Trent University backed up the winter energy savings from these kinds of structures. Green walls and roofs play just as important a role in summer,
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too, where the thermal enhancement seen with green roofs is even more important. The same Nottingham Trent University study demonstrated that an outside temperature of 18.4ºC translated to 32ºC under a conventional membrane and just 17.1ºC under a green roof. The high energy consumption of cooling systems means that a 5ºC temperature reduction leads to a 10% cut in air conditioning energy requirements. Thermal performance is just one of the benefits of green walls and roofs, another being the reduction in water run-off. This is a particularly important issue in London, where the waste water network is struggling to cope. For instance, a green roof usually reduces run off by 75% or more, as rain water is absorbed by the plants’ roots. The fact that green walls and roofs look appealing is good enough for many, irrespective of their building performance benefits. The designers of the Viacom Studio specified our
aluminium for the door and window surrounds principally because it is low maintenance and 100% recyclable. That helped it retain the ‘living walls’ green credentials, and abides to Jacobs Webber, the project’s architect, and its client, Taurus Littrow’s, commitment to using only sustainably sourced materials throughout this development. All the aluminium we use has a high recycled content, up to 100% in cases, and we are committed to sustainable manufacturing. Designed to create a water tight seal with the glazed areas, our window and door surrounds are
helping the Viacom Studios aim for a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating for environmental impact. With the completed 10,000m² facility housing offices and workstations, leased to some of the most well-known shows on television, including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, it was essential for the building to make an aesthetic impact, as well as being sustainable. It is regularly visited by tourists from across the globe. We worked in close partnership with Taurus Littrow, and the project architects, to ensure that the window and door surrounds incorporated a top gutter to manage flow of water across the growing surface. The colour was a specific metallic in Polyester Powder Coating (PPC), in order to meet the projects design and maintenance aspirations. A spokesperson from Jacobs Webber Architects said: “We specified Eltherington because they were able to supply a low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable solution for the living wall. The company was able to work with our window and doors suppliers on what was a short lead-time on a relatively constricted site in terms of vehicle access.” Green structures incorporated into a building offer many benefits such as increasing the lifespan of the weatherproofing membrane by two to three times, reducing temperature variation and protecting from UV damage. As environmental legislation becomes ever more stringent green walls and roofs will become an ever more common sight within our towns and cities. Selecting the right door and window surrounds is a critical element of making these designs work over the long term. When this is done correctly it doesn’t just enhance the thermal efficiency of the building, but also maintains the high regard that green or ‘living’ structures have with building designers. eltherington.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Is your fireplace design the hottest on the market? Asking you to put pen to paper, archetypal British brand J. Rotherham invites you to design a concept for its new range of cutting edge contemporary fireplace surrounds.
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Rotherham has built a brand that promotes British craftsmanship at the very highest value proposition and it looks to the industry’s young and upcoming British designers. Truly a rare breed, J. Rotherham gives you the chance to design a luxury fireplace surround to launch its new Contemporary Collection, as well as your own design aspirations. The competition winner will be chosen to develop a range of 12 designs that will become part of J. Rotherham’s Contemporary Fireplace Collection. Plus, to ensure your creative juices keep flowing, J. Rotherham is willing to commission £1,000 per future qualifying design! The company’s story is one of heritage, innovation, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Now enjoying its fourth generation, it is the goal of J.
Rotherham to turn the tide of decline in British stonemasonry and continue the tradition of manufacturing the highest quality stone products through its synergy of state-of-the-art technology and traditional craftsmanship. By virtue of its continued investment in the most efficient production methods and focus regarding the quality of each finished product, J. Rotherham continues to grow its own product demand; re-shoring projects that have been lost to far-eastern competitors for many years. One design will be chosen by the Judging Panel as the concept basis from which J. Rotherham’s Contemporary Collection of fire surrounds will be developed. Please include any relevant mood boards and written explanations to support the design concept. jrotherham.co.uk «
Terms & Conditions « Each design submitted needs to be set against a wall or blank backdrop and not freestanding to meet competition judging criteria « Concept designs can be configured to frame any type of fireplace appliance. For example, hole in the wall, gas fire, bio-ethanol burner, etc. « Opportunity to utilise J. Rotherham’s extensive collection of natural materials, such as Granite, Marble, Quartz and indigenous British Limestones « Limitless resources to hand, allowing the benefit of highly creative and precision production methods via a ‘UK first’, state-of-the art CNC machine « For material and technical guideline parameters please visit www.jrotherham.co.uk/competition How to Enter: « You can email your design entry with supportive workings and illustration to competition@jrotherham. co.uk « Entries open 1st September 2014, closing 30th November 2014 « Multiple designs can be entered by the same individual Judges: « Matthew Rotherham, Commercial Director, J. Rotherham « Vanessa Brady OBE, President, Society of British Interior Design
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Off the grid innovation French design studio CUT Architectures have created a unique storage solution for an apartment refurbishment.
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dimensional steel grid structure resembling a climbing frame. The depth of the structure allows access from multiple directions in the room and acts as a hallway between the library and kitchen. Fresh white walls complement the contemporary grid composition and bring the old apartment to the 21st century. This simple and adjustable structure is a modern statement that offers an endless variety of uses. Wooden shelves and cabinets are randomly inserted within the grid to combine seating areas, storage, bookshelves and climbing frame, but the versatility of this kind of structure can be stretched to as far as the boundaries of a designers imagination allows. In the kitchen the grid integrates a mobile worktop along with drawers for hidden storage. The worktop sits on wheels and can
be moved out of the structure, allowing the whole family to prepare diner together. In the near future – once the adjacent studio will take part of the apartment – the L-shaped apartment will become a U-shaped home with a private suite for the parents. cut-architectures.com 
Right: The minimalist structure sits well against the clean white walls Below: The Worktop is removeable from the structure via wheels to enhance the usability of this modern kitchen
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With the winter months soon upon us, we look towards the bedroom as a safe retreat of warmth, comfort and tranquility. Here, industry experts discuss how to successfully create a room that oozes relaxation.
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e are fast approaching the season of long nights and cold months, which will no doubt make the bedroom an appealing location for much needed rejuvenation. But with so much fabric and surfacing in one location – from bed linen and soft furnishings to wallpaper and curtains – achieving the perfect balance between pattern, tone and texture can become complicated. Nicky Mundie, Director of design studio Violet & George, explains how to use different textiles to achieve an on-trend bedroom design: “The priority when designing a bedroom is to keep it calm, comfortable and relaxing. In most areas of the house asymmetry often creates a bold statement but when it comes to the bedroom symmetry creates calm. “You may be happy to layer patterns elsewhere in the house but when it comes to the bedroom keep patterns restricted or muted. There are several ways to do this but most notably use the same pattern over and over again so that it becomes background noise.” Established in 2009, Nicky Mudie set up Violet & George as a response to the lack of originality and creativity in soft furnishing design. Nicky’s passion for textiles within interiors has led to the great success INEX-ONLINE.COM
Above: The bedroom in this Interior Decoration project by Violet & George adheres to Nicky’s rule of calm symetry Right: The same Notting Hill project matches subtle patterns and monochrome shades
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of supplying cleverly designed soft furnishings and the finishing touches to homes both in and around London and internationally. “If you want to use a very bold or colourful pattern put it behind the headboard so that it creates a feature of the symmetry of the bed and bedside tables,” she explains. “If you are keen to have a very calm room bring pattern in on the dress cushions only - these will be moved out of the way when it comes to bedtime. “Bedding should be plain and neutral with colour, texture and pattern brought in as a feature behind the bed, on the curtains, cushions, rug or an occasional chair.” Kristina Lindhe, Creative Director at domestic fabric and interior accessories expert Lexington, adds: “I am crazy for fall and I easily
Above: Washed Diamond Sham, Left: This project by Violet & George makes the most of bold and vibrant colours and
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fall in love with it. You could call me a bit of a fool for fall, but I really do love the colors and the possibilities of creating a cozy feeling with all the different materials and products for the season. To snuggle up in flannel bedding, to wrap myself in a soft wool throw or take the last opportunity for dining outside makes me very happy.” Founded in 1997 by Swedish husband and wife team Tommy and Kristina Lindhe, Lexington takes American east coast spirit and combines it with the freshness of vivid colors and patterns to produce a single style multicategory business. The patterns for this season’s new collection are inspired from old classical American prints. Kristina continues: “For this season we have a very sophisticated and elegant manner of styling the master bedroom with white and gray in our high quality sateen. It has a masculine touch, both in design and in quality. This season create all these possibilities using great quality and beautiful colours.” violetandgeorge.com lexingtoncompany.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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Autumnal appeal Ensure your project is the latest in interior design prowess as custom furniture and interior design expert Justin Van Breda identifies key trends for the upcoming season.
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e are seeing a revival of applied decorative details within furniture design. I have noticed that designers often emphasise detailing by the choice of alternative finishes or materials. This careful consideration is often where the greatest individuality and creativity is expressed. Indeed, we have recently launched a new collection in which we use gold and silver leaf alongside nickel and bronze inlay within the woodwork. The result is a study of movement and texture to create a collection of pieces that layer design, proportion as well as finish. Silhouettes and shapes used in a balanced and pleasing way never lose their appeal. Pieces with classic proportions continue to be desired by our discerning clientele. We have noticed a renaissance in mixing different materials together, illustrated perfectly by the pink dyed straw door panels inset into a sycamore bookcase in a library of a project in Venice by furniture designer, Tim Gosling. Antique is back - thank goodness! We still appreciate INEX-ONLINE.COM
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the craftsmanship and design of yesteryear and this is made easy for us with inspirational online platforms such as 1stdibs.com. There is a renewed appreciation of design spanning 1750 to 1950, which are once again taking their place in contemporary interior design schemes. We believe a striking new piece of furniture should be able to stand its ground amid beautiful pieces such as a George III chest or a Ruhlmann item from the 1930s. To create furniture that can hold its own one needs to understand the history of design. It is only with an informed point of view that one can break the rules. Within fabric design we are noticing a playful use of scale and pattern. In the same scheme we’re seeing small designs repeated alongside over-scaled ones in the
identical pattern and colour ways. This is beautifully shown in the sophisticated collections of Soane Britain and China Seas. With regard to floor finishes, I have seen a lot of geometric patterned carpets hinting at the work of David Hicks. I also love what is being done to old threadbare rugs and carpets, where they are given a new lease of life by being reloaded in modern colours to add a contemporary feel. j-v-b.com ÂŤ
Above: The bathroom is a great location to specify unique furniture Left: This traditional project uses on-trend antique furniture
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Steak of the Art Located on Cathedral Walk, Steak of the Art is a new restaurant and art gallery that occupies 4000ft2 in the bustling Harbourside area of Bristol.
Below: Steve Bowen has created an artistically inspired dining experience
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he venue is the brainchild of classically trained Chef and entrepreneur Steve Bowen of Knutsford, Cheshire, who has chosen to return to the West Country where his family has lived in Bristol for the past 35 years. The new concept is based on the simple steak restaurants of Paris and London but set within an artistically inspired environment that one might find in chic Barcelona. Steve, who studied at Leith’s School of Food and Wine in London, said: “The idea is to provide reasonably-priced and simple but delicious food served in a place that is exciting to dine in. Although we are majoring on steaks we are equally enthusiastic about
the other meat, poultry and fish we intend to serve.” Part of the attraction of Steak of the Art is the interior itself. Designed by James Blinkhorn, every aspect of the restaurant has been carefully thought through. The brief was to deliver five wows for the customer – one on approaching the restaurant, one on walking into the restaurant, one when moving into the restaurant area and one in the toilets! Finally, the fifth wow is the food. Major challenges included the shape of the space and structural pillars around which breath taking design had to be created. Most fixtures and fittings were bespoke firsts so furniture, flooring and features were completely new designs. The bar and booth
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concepts were designed by the team and built completely from scratch. The bar arch, bespoke tables and chairs and dining booths are just some of the features that provide guests with an experience like no other. A number of artists were involved in creating the restaurant with a Moulin Rouge room and booths representing some famous moments in art history, including the iconic photograph of builders relaxing while building the Chrysler Building skyscraper in New York. Another booth features Alice in Wonderland characters carved by Simon O’Rourke - one of Europe’s top tree carvers. The art gallery is separate to the restaurant area so people can come in and look around the paintings, which are all for sale. Deliberately combined styles and artists it is a thought-provoking and exciting mix and the plan is to showcase individual artists, genres and showcase local talent. Steve is also looking for Bristol artists who are ready and willing to be creative live in the restaurant in front of diners. steakoftheart.co.uk «
Above: The restaurant is inviting local artists to hold live creative sessions Above right: Fun themes and bright colours flow throughout the decor Right: Steak of the Art is based on the simple steak restaurants of Paris and London
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Panoramic views of London from Paramount House
Above: This iconic London building has been transformed into stunning residential apartments Below: High performance window seals have achieved impressive noise attenuation
For many years 162-170 Wardour Street was the London headquarters of Paramount Studios, located at the heart of the capital’s music, film and advertising industry. Amazon Property has transformed this building into high-end residential apartments.
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n 2011 this seven-storey building within Soho’s Conservation Area was acquired by award-winning residential developer, Amazon Property, with the intention of converting the 21,500ft2 mixed-use office/retail space into residential apartments, making this one of the capital’s most sought after officeto-residential conversions. The internal reconfiguration and refurbishment has created 15 highspecification apartments, including a luxury penthouse with panoramic views of the London skyline. Many of the original attractive features of this 1930’s designed building have been retained, including the metal casement frames with lead light glazing and timber sash windows. However, as with any city centre location offering a 24:7 society, noise has to be effectively contained if a peaceful environment is to be achieved. A solution was found using
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Selectaglaze’s bespoke range of secondary windows. The frames have high performance seals and are tailor made to ensure the tightest fit. Independent acoustic tests demonstrate very significant levels of noise attenuation, typically 45dB, and the glazing also provides much improved thermal insulation. This, together with the removal of draughts, leads to increased comfort and reduced energy demand. Over 200 horizontal and vertically sliding windows were produced in a matt black finish to complement the interior design and toughened safety glass was used throughout. The windows are fully fabricated in the factory which allows rapid installation and Selectaglaze worked closely with contractor ISG to meet a phased programme and be part of a successful and attractive development. Founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze Ltd. has considerable experience of working in buildings of all styles including Listed and traditional. The Company produces an extensive range of literature and guidance notes covering acoustics, thermal performance and added security and offers both a technical advisory service and a RIBA approved CPD Seminar to architects and interior designers. selectaglaze.co.uk enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk 01727 837271 «
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Traditional accents Left: Owen Pacey’s showroom is called Renaissance Above: Marble fireplaces are in keeping with timeless trends Above right: Decorative designs create a statement in any room
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Installing timeless features, such as a fireplace, mirror or antique lighting is an appealing way of injecting tradition into a project. Fireplace expert Owen Pacey explains how to achieve the perfect balance between heritage homage and home.
ased in an iconic converted pub in Shoreditch, Owen Pacey has been sourcing, installing and producing premium original and reproduction fireplaces, lighting, mirrors and architectural salvage for over 25 years. Owen has gathered a host of high profile projects and clients from One Hyde Park to Shoreditch House; Gilbert & George to Georgia May Jagger. Owen explains: “I travel all over Europe sourcing the most unique and interesting fireplaces, reclaimed lighting and architectural salvage. I find inspiration from wherever I go, from a monastery in a tiny town in Italy to an old Citroen factory in France.
“Many urban homes are challenged with space but for every property there is a fireplace that will fit the bill. One of my tips would be to never rip out an old fireplace to make way for a replacement without getting expert guidance. If you don’t like what is already there you can often trade it in for another mantelpiece. “I am often asked about my opinion on period correctness. With fireplaces and original pieces, the INEX-ONLINE.COM
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general rule of thumb is to match architectural pieces to the period of a property you live in. I’ve been asked to take stunning antique fireplaces out of houses that shouldn’t come out and it breaks my heart. You are just destroying the room and the value of your home. “In my opinion, there are no exceptions to this rule, but you can make the fireplace of your dreams suit a scheme as long as you choose the correct scale for the room. It’s easy to swap a tiled Victorian fireplace for a cast-iron arch. It is not about cost but what looks right. “I think a fireplace brings drama and glamour to a room but most importantly, you’ve got to love what you are investing in. I love seeing fireplaces in every room and I’m seeing a returning trend of installing a fireplace in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. Fireplaces are the design focus for many rooms and I’d love people to see their power and potential. “From a Victorian townhouse to
Below: An original Late 18th Century French Louis XV stone surround Right: Complement traditional looking fireplaces with antique mirrors Far right: Antique fireplaces look great within contemporary interiors
a country cottage, a fireplace can add serious value to a home, just think if there were two identical properties on the same street, one has a fireplace that complements the period of the home and one doesn’t, which one would you chose? Investing in a working fireplace this winter can ignite a property’s value by up to 5%, add an aesthetic glow of a real fire and save on heating bills too. “Fireplaces come in a range of prices from Victorian grates to 18th-century marble, priced from £750 to £100,000. Renaissance London are now introducing handmade, professionally aged reproductions with immaculate carving and attention to detail at a much lower price point. This is important as often pairs of period fireplaces are required for a design project or large room, they typically cost a third of that of an authentic period piece - but can look just the same.” Owen’s Shoreditch showroom, called Renaissance, has just been completely rebuilt to showcase its collection of reproduction fireplaces. With a stock carefully sourced from around Europe – anything from the 16th Century to the present day, Queen Anne to Victorian and one-off pieces bespoke or reproduction – it is an eclectic collection of antique fireplaces, as well as specialists mirrors, lighting and eclectic salvaged artefacts. renaissancelondon.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM
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44 SURFACING The Shinnoki 2.0 range is supplied in designs which are in tune with current design trends and includes matching realwood and ABS edge banding
Latham’s latest surfaces are a big hit A trio of recent additions to James Latham’s innovative surface solutions portfolio are already having a big impact within the A&D sector.
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art of the innovative and ‘on-trend’ Kronodesign range, Mirror Gloss comprises 20 highly durable, scratch resistant, light and colorfast decors that include 14 sparkling gloss colours, four wood grains and two fantasy decors. Mirror Gloss pushes the boundaries of depth and definition, colour and reflective gloss and is produced using first class particleboard and high quality melamine film, achieving a gloss level of 140 points for decorative use in the furniture industry and interior design. The perfect application for Mirror Gloss MFC is fine luxury retailing and shop fitting, domestic spaces, home and office furnishings as well as kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. Another product from the Kronodesign range, Natural Touch is the first ‘embossed-in-register’ melamine board where the grain texture precisely matches the INEX-ONLINE.COM
the panels are produced in both a single or double-sided finish, with the first having a veneer faced-reverse. The veneers are mismatched, but stained and textured to create a consistent finish that shows the natural aspects and beauty of the species. The extensive Shinnoki 2.0 range is supplied in designs which are completely in tune with current design trends and includes matching realwood and ABS edge banding. The 17 designs are also supplied in separate three-ply veneer sheets, perfect for curved surfaces, doors or other interior requirements. Chris Sutton, managing director of James Latham comments: “The Kronodesign range represents one of Kronospan’s biggest investments in product research and development and it shows. This range is fantastic and the market has certainly responded. “The uniform quality and consistency of the Shinnoki 2.0 collection is fantastic and our shopfitting and interior design customers love it. It enhances the natural beauty and lively appearance of real wood, both visually and to the touch. “James Latham now offers one of the UK’s widest ranges of innovative surface solutions. We have a history and expertise in bringing new and innovative products to market and these latest additions fit perfectly within our portfolio.” lathamtimber.co.uk marketing@lathams.co.uk 0116 257 3415 « Natural Touch, Kronospan’s newest innovation in wood panel
surface finish. Now, the authentic look and feel of real timber - the graining, the subtle variations of shade and tone - is accessible on almost any project. Natural Touch is pre-finished, extremely durable, easy to work with and offers consistency in both colour and grain. This means that architects, interior designers, contractors and furniture makers can now achieve an authentic rustic realism using melamine. It can be used for cladding walls, building furniture, creating fixtures as well as making striking punctuations to spaces and surfaces and the versatility of this product has made it particularly popular within the shop fitting and hospitality sectors. Shinnoki 2.0 is a range of ready to use veneered panels that are supplied already stained and lacquered, requiring no further finishing. The veneer is applied to an MDF base, rendering the panels sturdy and easy to use. In addition,
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100% Design Preview Inex’s hand-picked selection of not-to-be-missed exhibitor highlights from the upcoming event.
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1. Abacus Manufacturing Group is spotlighting the stunning Lustrolite range at the 100% Design Show this September. Appearing on stand number K133, the easy-to-install, acrylic glass-effect Lustrolite panels can be seen in seven beautiful colours for both kitchens and bathrooms. Exciting innovations in the range, which was introduced in 2013, include new matching colour profiles, a kitchen splashback range, an aluminium pan protector product for kitchens and matching coloured glass for use with gas hobs. Lustrolite high gloss acrylic wall panelling has many benefits for the retailer and installer trade. It looks the same as glass but weighs less than a third of a traditional glass sheet and has 20 times the impact strength. www.abacusdirect.co.uk 0845 850 5040
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2. A world leader in bathroom design, the Zucchetti. Kos group offers stylish brassware collections together with luxurious spa products for the home and poolside. The company’s close collaborations with the world’s most renowned international designers have resulted in many award winning design concepts. 85 years of experience and a commitment to constant innovation enables Zucchetti to continue to create iconic contemporary brassware collections. www.zucchettikos.com 0208 685 6800
3. Echoing the company’s design vision and manufacturing expertise, Boss Design’s new products extend its successful Soft Office range and include a sofa collection and single seat work booths. With a compact footprint, the new sofa collection is ideal for use in breakout spaces and for where space is at a premium. It can also be assembled on site in the event of restricted access. Also being displayed is Peek - a single seat, high-backed work booth, and a new low-backed version, Boo. www.boss-design.com 01384 455570
4. Lyndon Design’s ambitious new product development programme continues with the unveiling of new and enhanced seating solutions. Being revealed are exciting collaborations with leading British furniture designers. Designed in conjunction with Peter Emrys-Roberts of ERA., Romba is a contemporary upholstered seating collection featuring a modern rectilinear design that is accentuated by colourful upholstered blocks. It is available in armchair and sofa options. www.lyndon.co.uk 01242 584897
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5. Design Guild Mark will return to 100% Design this month as an exclusive feature stand, exhibiting a selection of 2014 award recipients chosen and curated by the show organisers. The Design Guild Mark rewards excellence in the design of furniture in volume production. By the award of this Guild Mark for designs meeting The Furniture Makers Company’s criteria, the designers receive due recognition and the industry is made more aware of the importance of investment in British design. The Design Guild Mark rewards the work of the finest furniture designers working in volume production and the best of British furniture designers working abroad. The criteria are for excellence in four fields design, the use of materials, manufacture and function. www.furnituremakers.org.uk 020 7256 5558
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Decorex International Preview Product highlights from the upcoming industry-leading show.
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1. Chad Lighting is proud to be exhibiting at Decorex International 2014 at stand E30. As one of the UK’s leading lighting design firms, Chad Lighting produces beautiful contemporary pieces , popular with designers the world over. Constantly innovating with different materials, Chad’s range includes leather, stone and ceramic lighting. Whether for a large hotel or a smaller residential setting, designers can be confident that the lighting for their project is in good hands. Chad Lighting also offers bespoke design services and values dialogue with designers during the process of development. Decorex 2014 sees the launch of several new lights alongside existing products. www.chadlighting.co.uk 0121 707 7629
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2. The Bradley Collection is presenting an exciting array of new products and services on stand G21. Baroco is a grand, classically-inspired wood and brass curtain pole collection, which is complemented perfectly by the brand’s first fabric offer, the luxurious, silk-rich Folio One. Motorised curtain poles are being presented in steel and wood, as well as clever new accessories such as a stainless steel french pole, acrylic draw rod and drapery rod in sleek modern styling. In addition, the many digital tools on offer will be featured, including the Bay Survey app, Product Configurator and Brochure app. The Bradley philosophy encompasses a belief in providing a special, tailored, individual experience for its customers. www.bradleycollection.com 01449 722 724
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3. Hamilton Litestat, the market leading, decorative electrical wiring accessories specialist and lighting control and multi-room audio systems manufacturer, is showcasing its inspirational range of luxury decorative wall plates at Decorex this autumn. From the exclusive Giara range of luxury Italian designed plates to the ever-popular contemporary styles now available in four warm tones of bronze, let Hamilton inspire you with its diverse range of decorative wall plates. In 2014 all eyes will be on Hamilton’s exclusive hand made Italian design collections, perfect for today’s modern domestic interiors. Bringing interior designers ‘Everything on a plate’ Hamilton provides a truly bespoke service for unique and stunning interiors projects. www.hamilton-litestat.com 01747 860088
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4. Altfield is a leading resource for beautiful textiles, wallcoverings and leather, distributing a number of high end lines from around the world. The company also produces its own collections of wallcovering, fabric and faux leathers which blend perfectly with the brands it represents. Products and brands are the perfect complement for highend residential and commercial interiors. The company is thrilled to be exhibiting at this year’s Decorex where it will be showcasing nine of its brands, including Brochier, Brentano, Glant, Innovations, Moore and Giles, Pollack Thesign, Weitzner and Westbury Textiles. The image shown in the centre of the above selection is Moore and Giles’ Woven Valhalla in Blue Moon and Atlantis www.altfield.com 01380 828808
5. Luxurious furniture manufacturer, Whitehead Designs, is proudly celebrating Britain’s rich history with a poignant tribute to all things British, and the unveiling of a brand new product, at one of the premier industry events in the capital this autumn. A vibrant red Minster Knole sofa is the stand’s showpiece, complete with black contrast piping, which will be at the heart of Whitehead Designs’ military themed stand. The showpiece will also be complemented by a brand new product, the Windsor flute back occasional chair, which will be unveiled for the first time at the show. Designed using a patriotic black, red, white, gold and blue colour scheme, the exciting stand commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the First World War this year. www.whiteheaddesigns.com 0115 9725 056
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6. Alternative Flooring has that spark of curiosity that inspires floors to be different. This CoolBrand has a modern mix of carpet, rugs and runners that explore natural texture and embrace colour. Quirky B is a new patterned carpet collection with collaborations with British designers Ashley Hicks and Margo Selby. These wool carpets are woven on traditional carpet looms in the UK. Alternative has eco-friendly floors. Big Jute is a designer natural fibre floor. Barefoot invites you to throw off your shoes and tread softly on wool carpet. Alternative are passionate about innovation and creativity. With a cheeky sense of humour, the company mixes new and inspiring designs with authentic natural classics. www.alternativeflooring.com 01264 335111
7. See the stunning wallpaper and wall-art panel collections from Fardis at Decorex on Stand G71. Among the selection of the latest designs being shown you will get a First Look at new collection Lin’um which brings the noble material linen to an exceptional level, thanks to added values and techniques. Offering a whole range of choices to perfectly suit residential interiors and provide inspiration for luxurious home environments, Fardis is part of the international interior surfaces group Muraspec Decorative Solutions Ltd and has a new showroom at 590 King’s Road, London SW6 2DX. With over 600 stunning wallcoverings and fabrics to choose from, the Fardis collections are a mix of modern classics, opulent silks, delicate florals and bold geometrics. www.fardis.com 020 7731 7300
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Product Spotlight This month’s selection of innovative new products not to be missed.
1. For residential and commercial projects; make Glasstrends your first choice in designing, creating and installing frameless glass for bath, shower, pool, sauna, steam rooms, even wine rooms. Complemented by an extensive range of contemporary fixtures and fittings, and virtually a limitless choice of design possibilities, we make ideas a reality.Our exacting standards and attention detail have led us to build an impressive client list. Practical yet imaginative design, careful project management and an installation team who prides themselves on integrity and attention to detail are the reasons why our clients choose us. www.glasstrends.co.uk 020 7223 4017
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2. With a significant proportion of UK housing dating back to the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian eras and some people simply preferring the nostalgic feel created by classic interiors, it is no surprise that period bathroom designs continue to remain as popular as ever. Sympathetically designed products which respect a property’s architectural integrity whilst delivering enduring design and lasting value, are essential in producing timeless inspirational bathrooms. Aqata’s fully framed Exclusive Solutions Collection has been created with this in mind, with classic styling to complement traditional style bathrooms. www.aqata.co.uk 01455 896 500
3. In contrast to Crosswater’s ultra-modern bathroom collections, the new editions to the classically styled Belgravia portfolio includes a range of beautifully shaped and intricately detailed exposed shower valves. The perfect solution for those with a penchant for elegant style, this design also delivers a touch of statement hotel glamour. Superbly crafted with unsurpassed attention to detail and precision engineering in every aspect, the Belgravia collection is entirely hand assembled exclusively for Crosswater. Displaying unrivalled form and function, the range is produced to BS5412 standards using the A1 ingot casting method with low lead brass. www.crosswater.co.uk 0845 873 8840
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4. Cubbins designs and develops luxury interior accessories for hotels and interior designers. The company works with clients around the world, on projects such as Boutique Hotels, Luxury Yachts and restaurants and with interior designers, owners, FF&E purchasing and general managers. A leading supplier of luxury interior accessories since 1999, Cubbins supply quality-handcrafted accessories for luxury hotels. Products are available in six wood finishes or painted in a colour of choice. Wooden and painted accessories can be finished with client’s logo. Shown here are the company’s Bathroom Accessories, designed to house all bathroom amenities. www.cubbins.co.uk 01434 604 181
5. Armac Martin is proud to present its latest publication for 2014 and would love to send you a copy of the ‘New Product Update’. The 16 page brochure includes eight brand new designs for the modern kitchen and contemporary furniture, as well as some clever range additions to established favourites such as Corona, Oblique, and Apollo. The product photography is excellent, the design and layout is very impressive, and some of the product descriptions are simply inspired! There is a wonderful ‘Birmingham’ theme running throughout the brochure as many of the items are named after iconic landmarks in and around England’s ‘Second City’. www.martin.co.uk 0121 359 2111
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6. Inspired by the designs and specifications from Hypnos’ Royal archives and Royal commissions, the Royal Comfort Collection is an outstanding range of handcrafted beds, created by Hypnos’ experienced master craftsmen and upholsterers. The Royal Comfort range offers interior designers the ideal opportunity to create a completely bespoke bed, perfectly suited to their customer’s individual tastes by offering a range of fabrics, designer headboards, divan styles and feet. It provides unparalleled comfort featuring a unique three tier sleeping system, comprising a soft topper mattress above a supportive pocket spring mattress core, sitting on a hand-tufted and handlashed sprung divan base. www.hypnosbeds.com 01844 348 200
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7. Following a recent review with BRE, 123 of Interface products are now either A+ or A rated across the six building categories, including office and education buildings. 50 office products were awarded an A+ rating, both a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the steps the global carpet tile manufacturer have taken to reduce the environmental impact of their products. Karen Warner, Marketing Director UK & Ireland at Interface said: “As a company, we strive to ensure our products create as little negative effects on the environment as possible and we want to go a step further - to be restorative, putting back more than we take out from the environment and the community.� This certification means Interface offer the widest range of BRE certified products in the flooring industry. www.interfaceflor.co.uk 020 7490 3960
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8. As the market leader in rubber floor coverings, Nora systems offer a diverse range of environmentally-friendly floor coverings. Rubber flooring is fast becoming one of the first choices for resilient flooring, with strong eco-credentials, low maintenance and long lifecycle it is widely becoming recognised as the best long-term solution for contract flooring projects. Designed for easy maintenance, Nora rubber floor coverings are dirt repellent and offer excellent walking comfort due to permanent resilience. Installation of nora floorings by a recommended flooring contactor can now be done using solvent-free environmentally compatible adhesives, and norament stairtreads and skirting profiles can be installed using double sided special tape only released for nora products. www.nora.com 01788 513 160
9. Custom Carpet Company offer a comprehensive range of carpets for domestic and commercial projects, 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. www.customcarpetcompany.co.uk 01737 830301
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10. A selection of Polyflor products have recently been installed within the new branch of luxurious fragrance, skincare and bathing product retailer; Bath House. Over 40m2 of Polyflor flooring was installed in the front of house by Treadwell Flooring of Cumbria, including Expona Commercial, XL PU and Classic Mystique PUR. This high-end retail project also features a central bespoke design courtesy of the Polyflor Design Team which is sure to attract attention. Through the use of Polyflor’s state-of-the-art waterjet cutting facilities, the vision of creating a strong and recognisable brand within the space is truly achieved with a combination of Polyflor’s XL PU and Classic Mystique PUR ranges. www.polyflor.com 0161 767 1111
11. British furniture designers Deadgood used DecoMetal® by Formica Group laminate featuring the award winning Plex texture to create contrasting block colour panelling on the surfaces of their Cabinet and Sideboard. Exclusive to Formica Group, avant-garde texture Plex was developed as an alternative to the standard brushed or polished finishes to enhance the look and feel of real metal laminates. The small scale texture has a textile feel inspired by crisp silk weaves, and together with its elegant reflective quality and pleasant dry touch, it adds authenticity and dimension to metal surfaces. The furniture Collection will be showcased at designjunction, London, 18 – 21 September. www.formica.com 0191 259 3100
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