Inex November 2013

November 2013 ISSUE 2 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

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Editor Emily Smith emily@mixedmediainfo.com Managing Director Sam Ball sam@mixedmediainfo.com Account Executive Stephanie Ayling stephanie@mixedmediainfo.com Studio Manager Chris Lilly chris@mixedmediainfo.com Artworker Ben Bridgeman ben@mixedmediainfo.com Accounts Simone Jones simone@mixedmediainfo.com inex-online.com @INEXonline Mixed Media Information Barham Court Teston, Maidstone, Kent. ME18 5BZ Tel: 01622 232702 Fax: 01622 816874 Terms and Conditions No responsibility will be taken for drawings, photography or literary contributions during transmission or in the editors hands. In the absence of an agreement the copyright of all contributions, literary, photographics or artistic belongs to Mixed Media Information Ltd. The publisher accepts no responsibility in respect of advertisements appearing in the magazine and the opinions expressed in editorial material or otherwise do not necessarily represent the view of the publisher.

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ith the Autumn design season coming to a close, the industry looks ahead to the trends of 2014 and this issue is bursting with the latest design products and fashions to keep your work on-

trend.

Among the highlights, bespoke furniture specialists I & JL Brown identify key trends to look out for on page 9, whilst The Chelsea Gardener demonstrates how to view the garden as a location to be furnished and accessorised for the new year on page 22. Elsewhere, paint experts Sanderson speak to Inex about fun new ways to work with paint on page 34.

This month Inex was given an exclusive tour of Chelsea’s stunning antique shop, Guinevere, by co-owner Marc Weaver.

Full to the brim with unique pieces from around the world, the shop has just celebrated half a century of business. Read the full interview inside.

Another way to keep one step ahead is by making use of the UK’s fantastic trade events and this month is a prime example as the hospitality market hosts Europe’s number one hotel design event. Sleep returns to London with a host of new features and international exhibitors. Read our event preview and exhibitor highlights from page 40.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Don’t forget, you can now also access the latest features, products, news and supplier information at your fingertips via Inex’s new state-of-the-art app. To download your version free of charge, simply search inex-online on App Store and Google Play.

Front Cover: Read Inex’s interview with Guinevere’s owner Marc Weaver on page 12.

Top left: On p. 15 The Chelsea Gardener views the garden as a room to be furnished and accesorised.

Middle: Inex spoke to the Sanderson styling team in exploration of

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fun new ways to work with paint - p. 34.

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Inspire Stay abreast of the latest trends with Inex’s design forecasts. This month, Inex spoke to bespoke furniture specialists I & JL Brown about the key furniture trends to look out for in 2014.

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Insight Having just celebrated half a century of business, Inex spoke to Guinevere owner Marc Weaver about the shops interior heritage, unique attitude to sourcing and antique value.

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Expose Inex unveils the greatest iconic furniture accessories still prevalent in today’s design world - all thanks to a little contemporary twist. This month, a unique collaboration.

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Sleep Preview Evreything you need to know to make the most of Europe’s leading trade event for interior hotel products.

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Review Frieze Art Fair brought together 152 of the world’s leading contemporary galleries together in Regent Park last month.

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Hotel Luxury hotel interior designer Angela Amesbury has updated Bath country house hotel Bailbrook House as part of a £10mil refurbishment.

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Image Top: Guinevere has a wide collection of dhurries. Read Inex’s exclusive interview with Guinevere

Paints Inex spoke to the Sanderson styling team in exploration of fun new ways to work with paint.

director Marc Weaver on page 10.

Middle: Bamboo by Lasvit will be installed over the main entrance of Sleep

Laminates September saw Egger launch a newly extended range of laminates that will really intensify their product offering.

later this month.

Read Inex’s sleep preview on page 40.

Below: There was an interesting collection of installations at

Bedroom Bespoke furniture specialists Neville Johnson share expert insight into those important bedroom design considerations.

Frieze Art Fair last month. This bed oozed black oil as Lilli Reynaud-Dewar sat on it reading Guillaume Dustan and Marguerite

Products Design Directory

Duras out loud. Read Inex’s review on page 30.

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Hello, My Name is Paul Smith Design Museum 15 November - 9 March ‘Hello My Name is Paul Smith’ will take visitors on a journey through Paul Smith’s world. The exhibition will showcase and celebrate the brand through collections selected

by Paul. The different stages of design and production will be explored, offering a rich insight into his design process and highlighting how the principles of traditional craftsmanship of tailoring and techniques are retained but given a contemporary edge. designmuseum.org House of Peroni 41 Portland Place, London 1-30 November A celebration of Italian art and design once again takes up residence at Portland Place. Home of the new wave of Italian style and creativity.

Step into a space designed by award-winning architect and codesigner of the Enzo Ferrari museum Andrea Morgante showcasing the work of the Italian new wave in an unexpected and immersive way. thehouseofperoni.com

Ideal Home Show at Christmas Earls Court, London 13-17 November With over 650 exhibitors across 7 sections including; Interiors & Home Accessories, Food & Drink sponsored

by Regina, Home Improvements & Outdoor Living, Fashion & Beauty sponsored by Lexus, Technology & Gadgets sponsored by Virgin Media, Gifts sponsored by House Beautiful and Decorations, this is the biggest home show at Christmas. idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk Sleep Business Design Centre, London 20-21 November Europe’s leading hospitality design show is less than a month away and is promising an impressive array of product innovations from new and established exhibitors alike. This year’s Sleep exhibition , which is free to attend, includes a raft of stand-out features introduced for the first time, and is sure to be packed with ideas and inspiration aplenty for architects and designers, specifiers, hotel operators, owners and developers attending from across the globe. Read our special Sleep preview on page 40. thesleepevent.com

Winter Fine Arts & Antiques Fair Olympia 4-10 November The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair is now in its 23rd year. It showcases classic British design, antiques and art through the ages from the 16th century to modern British. By hand picking the UK’s top exhibitors and keeping the look both glamorous and up to date, the fair attracts a loyal following of leading interior designers and collectors, as well as shoppers looking for more unusual pieces. olympia-antiques.com INEX-ONLINE.COM

Christmas Fair Chelsea Physic Garden 30 November - 1 December Tucked away beside the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden is a celebration of the beauty and importance of plants. This walled Garden was founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries for its apprentices to study the medicinal qualities of plants. Take the opportunity to visit London’s oldest Botanic Garden in winter and to taste and buy exclusively selected products and gifts. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

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Greens, pastels and geometrics Stay abreast of the latest trends with Inex’s design forecasts. This month Inex spoke to bespoke furniture specialists I & JL Brown about the key furniture trends to look out for in 2014.

Chalky pastels Pastel shades dominated the catwalk this year for London Fashion week and were seen most noticeably at labels such as Preen and Emilia Wickstead. We are now seeing this trend slowly creep into interiors, with glass accessories and furniture really benefiting from these beautifully soft tones.

Choosing a different chalky pastel colour for a traditional Windsor Chair table seating arrangement will add an elegant design touch as seen in I & JL Brown’s lifestyle kitchen images.

Above: Primitive Easy Glide Extending Table and Painted Windsor Chairs.

Far left: Turner in Marvick ‘Renishaw’ Left: Petersham Chair in Fadini Borghi ‘Bartholomeo.

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Geometric Pattern Geometric pattern interiors are set to be big for 2014. I & JL Brown’s bespoke upholstery service enables customers to choose from any fabric so you can dare to be as brave as you wish with pattern.

For a subtle nod to the geometric trend, go for a patterned back and plain front for on-trend furniture piece that will suit any room scheme.

Green Botanical greens will be much more prevalent in 2014 and in a myriad of shades and textures; from plush velvets to smooth leather finishes.

Gold and green are a perfect match as seen on the Turner and Marlow Chair where gold colour upholstery nails have been used to great effect by contrasting beautifully with both the dark and light green shades.

Green is the ideal colour for those looking to brighten and refresh tired rooms. brownantiques.com «

Right: I & JL Brown living scene including Leighton Sofa from I & JL Brown with Fadini Borghi collection ‘Anfa’ patterned back.

Below: Hockney Sofa in Manuel Canovas ‘Maroquin’.

Below right: Henry Dean Hand Blown Glass Candles.

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Quality, style and panache: Guinevere It is impossible to walk into Guinevere and not fall in love with something. With a philosophy for mixing different styles and eras of furniture together, this is no ordinary antique shop. Having just celebrated half a century of business, editor, Emily Smith, spoke to owner Marc Weaver about Guinevere’s interior heritage and unique attitude to sourcing antique value.

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oung French hat designer Genevieve Weaver came on a short trip to London in 1953, fell in love with her English teachers son and made London her home. With a passion for changing her furniture, she bought her first antique in 1959. She adored the concept of living with a beautiful piece and then selling it on to update the look of her home.

In 1963, she opened Guinevere at the less glamorous end of Chelsea’s Kings Road, creating a foundation for the fashionable, high-end interior haven that has built up around it. Guinevere has spent the last 50 years growing organically, acquiring more space to become the loveable labyrinth that it is today.

“What we do in the shop is not specialise in any one period or style because that’s not what interests us – we’ve got some Neolithic pots somewhere, which can be up to 4,000 years old, alongside mid-century modern and all things in between,” explains Marc. “We also have a small and limited line of items that we actually make and this is always changing, because we like to keep it interesting.”

Following Genevieve’s unexpected death in 2000, the shop is now owned by her sons Marc and Kevin Weaver, along with Marc’s wife Heather. They source the shop contents, traveling all over the world to find those perfect pieces that spark an interest.

“We look for things that we like,” continues Marc. “That’s the starting premise. Quality, style and value for money, all these things are very important. A nineteenth-century Louis XV style chair has one price, but an eighteenthcentury Louis XV period chair has another. Both look the same but have different values, so value is crucial. But if an item was ugly a hundred years ago then it’s still ugly now.

Tastes change and I have found myself looking at things that I used to think were rather displeasing and now I like them, but the fundamentals remain and most of what was ugly then is still ugly now. That’s how we work – it’s got to be pleasing to our eye and that’s why people come here because they like the things that we like.

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Right: Guinevere’s window displays have become iconic.

Pictured here is one of the displays for the 50th anniversary celebration, where the shop front was transformed with spring greenery, a Ford Cortina Escort and photos of 1960s models peering out onto Kings Road.

Left: Vintage Indian cotton dhurries.

Far left: This room at the back of the shop is a fairly recent addition.

The table is by the artist that Guinevere represents, Paula Swinnen. Using the ancient lostwax technique, Paula’s exquisite pieces create truely expressive and personal statements.

constantly looking for ways to put different styles, periods, textures and colours together. So, a wild piece of Murano furniture from the 1960s with Han Dynasty, contemporary and English Regency items placed on top is a complete mix of styles, but it works! It’s both wild and traditional.

My mother wrote a book in the 1990s called ‘Antiques for Today’s Interiors’ and that’s exactly what we do. We want things that people can use and that we can enjoy. Obviously you can enjoy buying and collecting, but what’s the point in having money if you can’t have fun as well!”

The shop is a complete mixture of contrasting items styled to complement and honour design heritage. These items come from all over the world, from all sorts of different periods and styles and that is what is so absorbing about this building – its irresistible charm and intimate indulgence.

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that are appealing because of their character and style, not solely for their historical pedigree.

“The joy for me is that you can’t repeat items and each piece is unique and interesting,” says Marc. “At one point we were doing reproductions and I found the quality control and reordering a contradiction as to why I’m in this business. I started out to do interesting things, to have interesting pieces and to deal with interesting people, which just wasn’t happening when I was working with reproductions. So we keep the reproduction line limited and that keeps it interesting.”

The principles behind Guinevere’s collection allows for replicas and pieces as contemporary as the 1980s.

“If they are nice enough we’ll have them,” says Marc. “Providing we know they are replicas and the value is proportionate.” Guinevere also has its own line of bespoke designs, from a vast array of gorgeous trunks that can be produced in a multitude of variations, utilising antique

Right: Guinevere is styled not according to period, but to aesthetics.

Left: The grandeur of antique tapestry wall hangings and a French Aubusson Carpet.

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materials, to lampshades made from sari’s and traditional Indian dhurries. Nothing here is wasted and everything is reinvented and given a new chance to be adored.

When Marc’s wife Heather started working at the shop, Genevieve was eager to share antique textile knowledge with her, as she knew her son’s had little interest in this area. Heather seized the opportunity for potential in this area and now her pièce de résistance is the shop’s textile room, where she works hard to create modern ways of using old fabrics from all corners of the world.

For Heather, it’s not just a question of buying textiles, but of reinventing them. From African Yoruba cloths to Indian saris, vintage woolen welsh blankets and Scottish tartan plaids, all are given a fresh new life and arranged in this lusciously inviting space at the back of the shop. She INEX-ONLINE.COM

has even made hot water bottle covers!

“There are a lot of lost techniques that just can’t be done anymore because of lack of interest and no one can remember how to recreate some of these fabrics,” continues Marc. “But of course it’s the same across the board and the problem with movements to keep them alive is that the fundamental techniques have been lost. For example, people come in wanting old napkins with beautifully intricate embroidered initials, but the embroidery is impossible to recreate now as it would take an age! We do always have a big collection of antique embroidered napkins though.”

So how can somewhere like this, which is curated so heavily on sentimental and personal interest remain on-trend? “It’s not so much about being affected by the trends

Images: The window displays at Guinevere allow passers-by – and those stuck in Kings Road traffic – a visual feast of flamboyance and grandeur.

The whole shop’s interior is designed by in-house stylist Dean Robinson, who plays with different themes and styles to captivate the imagination of visitors.

and just doing what we like, but that our trends are constantly changing and evolving,” explains Marc. “We are finding our own way and our directions are constantly changing and hopefully prevailing trends will also be going in the same direction.”

Quality and value are hugely important within the whole industry and especially fundamental for antiques. So, how long does it take Marc and his team to put figures to items? “About 50 years,” beams Marc. “We work in the areas that we tend to know and understand and if we work with something that we don’t know the value of then we look at it like anyone else would and ask ourselves what we think it’s worth.”

For further insight into this unique shop, the new book, ‘Guinevere - The First 50 Years’ is now available. guinevere.co.uk «

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© All Guinevere photography by Nat Davies

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Laminates by Egger The production of laminate in the UK has become a highly lucrative business with more and more players trying to offer the best collection to out do the competition. Egger has carved out a niche as a leading manufacturer of chipboard in the UK and EU but their additional products are often forgotten about. September saw Egger launch a newly extended range of laminates that will really intensify their product offering.

Left: Egger products used - U400 ST9 Violet, U741 ST9 Lava, H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia, EM7186 Novara Beech

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urprisingly, not a lot of people know that Egger is one of Europe’s largest producers of laminate; they tend to be known for their decorative wood panels and edging yet they have a production capacity of 27,000,000m2. But now, with a recently extended Zoom range, Egger can offer 237 laminate decor options available on a just-in-time basis. And the benefits don’t stop there.

The Zoom collection started as a range of 108 decors available in matching melamine faced boards, laminate and edging which still stands but with major investment Egger are now able to offer a range of 237 laminates. These laminates INEX-ONLINE.COM

fit into the current colour worlds developed by Egger with a mix of exotic woodgrains, metal effects, rough cut woods and intensive uni colours. With texture no longer a secondary consideration after colour choice, Egger laminates offer more depth and realism than they ever have done before.

State of the art printing processes have allowed Eggerlaminates to offer a true alternative to real materials such as linen, leather and concrete.

Laminates combine extreme resistance and an attractive design. The multi-layer composition and the materials that are used guarantee high surface quality across all decors. As part of the Zoom

matching material offer Egger laminates are a versatile material that can be specified for various applications beyond classic furniture construction and furniture design.

The last thing you want is to have your specification changed at the last minute due to lack of availability. Egger laminates are stocked in depth nationally via a network of distributors, with back up stocks held by Egger themselves. Therefore no projects need to be delayed or specifications changed. Being able to source your laminate and board requirements from the same distributor means only one order, one delivery and one invoice.

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ach month Inex profiles striking exterior installations and products that blend cutting-edge design with practicality. In this issue we view the garden as a room to be furnished and accessorised.

The Chelsea Gardener on Sydney Street, London, has long been an advocate of ‘outdoor living’. The inspiring garden centre was established in the early 1980s by two brothers who shared the vision of the garden being another ‘room’ of the home and it seems that they weren’t alone. Today we see many artisans and designers creating furniture and accessories for the garden that wouldn’t look

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out of place inside the home.

From wall art to upholstered furniture, it’s all now possible.

The Chelsea Gardener spoke to Inex about incorporating furniture and accessories to transform outdoor spaces into an extension of the home.

Head of Product, Andrew Kyte, comments, “We’ve seen incredible developments in terms of materials and technology. We now have upholstered furniture that can remain outside all year round, such as the new Ibiza range from Skyline. This range also offers a fabulous range of outdoor lights which require no wiring and can be moved around the garden.”

In order to make the most

Images: From classical stoneware designs and outdoor scultpure to upholstered seating and elegant furniture, The Chelsea Gardener stands out as an oasis of green in the heart of Chelsea.

of your outside space all year round, The Chelsea Gardener recommends installing atmospheric lighting on multiple controls so that specific plants, trees or sculpture can be highlighted, allowing for garden enjoyment and admiration from inside the home. Choose interesting statement planters that act as practical works of art in an outside space. From traditional to contemporary there is a great choice of textured and coloured finishes, all of which create a strong visual impact.

Metal wall art creates a wonderful focus point and depth, particularly if the garden is small with neighbouring walls. There are some talented

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artists working in zinc and steel creating sculptural forms designed specifically for the garden, often inspired by plants, which creates a stunning statement.

Think about extending exterior enjoyment as the temperature drops. Firepits have been around for a while and 2014 will see a wealth of exciting new designs coming to market. A popular recent trend is to mimic grand drawing rooms by installing an exterior stone fireplace along with chimney breast. To complete the look, discover the impact of adding an outside rug into the scheme. As with any interior, a rug complements and adds a special finishing touch, therefore enhancing a homely

Upper left: The Chelsea Gardener prides itself on being no ordinary garden centre.

Lower left: Install atmospheric lighting on multiple controls to highlight different aspects of an exterior space.

Right: The upholstered Ibiza range by Skyline is available from The Chelsea Gardener.

feel.

Water features continue to be popular thanks to the wide choice of options available. Whether opting for stone or metal, a water feature can enhance an outside space, act as a focal point and create a calm atmosphere. The new designs from Tristan Cockerill combine contemporary abstract forms with traditional slate. There is also a good range of fibreglass options that are an ideal solution for roof terraces where there may be issues with weight.

The Chelsea Gardener is the UK stockist for Belgian company Domani which, in addition to their hand made planters, create extraordinary water features. Henry Cilliers who manages The Chelsea Gardener’s bespoke and specialist product offering, The Collection, says, “We help our clients to achieve a totally unique outdoor space. They may take inspiration from a garden they have visited but they’re all seeking something extraordinary and different for their own space.

Our landscaping department offers the opportunity for a complete redesign and can specify bespoke

pieces from The Collection.

Likewise, if they have fallen in love with a feature but are unsure how to incorporate it into their scheme, we can advise.”

In their quest for creating beautiful outside ‘rooms’, The Chelsea Gardener continues to source exciting and inspiring products from around the world. Working with wellestablished names as well as individual artists, they discover and provide the best selection of furniture, water features, planters, lighting and art. Many of the items can be customised and a bespoke service is also available to help create a truly unique space. chelseagardener.com «

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Complementing historical heritage Luxury hotel interior designer Angela Amesbury has updated Bath country house hotel Bailbrook House as part of a £10mil refurbishment.

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pecialising in luxury hotel interiors, Angela Amesbury works extensively for the Hand Picked Hotels group. Part of the prestigious group, Bailbrook House is a four-star country house hotel in Bath that recently underwent a £10mil refurbishment. The jewel in its crown is the historic Mansion House which, following a total upgrade, now offers thirteen individually decorated feature rooms and suites. We recently caught up with Angela about the project.

“I have always been interested in architecture and in particular old buildings and I think that is what inspired me to become and interior designer, especially as

the two disciplines should work together. To create a luxury hotel environment is dependent on many things, but the initial impact must be warm and welcoming and not over-designed. That way, the details become apparent gradually.

“As with all projects I work on for Hand Picked Hotels each property has to be treated individually.

There was no specific brief but I was familiar with what the owner, Julie Hands, liked. As the property has been listed for some time, many of the original architectural features are still in situ, so the task was to compliment these rather than keeping too rigidly to the period style, as otherwise it can start to look like a museum.

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design is the Cloisters Restaurant, as it is a fabulous architectural space. This area was a store when we started the project and the stone vaulted ceiling was painted.

The ceiling has been painstakingly restored along with bespoke light fittings and ironwork balustrading, making it an interesting space.

The loggia alongside had not been painted, being an outdoor space, so we retained the weathered look on the stone which adds great atmosphere.”

Commenting on her choice of And So To Bed for this project Angela said, “We have used And So To Bed before at another Hand Picked Hotel. Their products are very well designed and made and are robust enough for use in a hotel

Images: Angela Amesbury recently specified And So To Bed for the Bailbrook House refurbishment

environment. What makes the And So To Bed range so special is the huge choice of design and finish, so that that you can individualise the suites, which in a Country House hotel is always a good feature.”

“My style is traditional, but with an emphasis on the design not dating too quickly. I have taken in a lot of advice over the years, but I think the most important consideration to have when starting a project is to be very well prepared, then you can efficiently keep control of everything once on site. There are bound to be unforeseen problems that occur, but if you have your end vision in sight, these can always be overcome.” andsotobed.co.uk bailbrookhouse.co.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM

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andmade English furniture company Podesta has collaborated with antique mirror and specialist finish company Dominic Schuster Ltd to create elegant and unique furniture designs.

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and bench. Podesta enjoys working with wood, selecting the best grains to enhance the furniture’s design, while adding contemporary elements through the use of finishes and detail. This exciting collection illustrates how specialists in their fields can collaborate to enhance each other’s work while demonstrating the options available to clients wishing to commission bespoke

Above: The antique mirror glass front adds a unique twist to Podesta’s wooden sideboard

pieces.

The 1950s inspired sideboard features Anigre Fiddleback veneer in a wave pattern on end panels and the top. The three oak veneered door panels incorporate Dominic Schuster’s palladium leaf verre eglomise enclosed in a solid walnut frame. A groove detail of gilded palladium leaf borders the front while pulling the design together.

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The simple soothing lines of the coffee table are enhanced with a laminated antique mirror glass top, adding a touch of glamour. Solid oak has been used for the frame which has then been rubbed down to open the pores enabling it to absorb at varying degrees a pewter finish with a hint of silver.

A bench has also been designed with the same pewter finish applied to the solid oak

Top right: The specialist collaboration was recently displayed at Decorex.

Above: The collection includes a solid oak coffee table with a laminated antique mirror glass top and pewter and silver finish.

form as for the coffee table.

Podesta founder Matt Podesta has been putting an original spin on even the most functional handmade furniture since he graduated with a degree in furniture design in 1992. Years of work for Habitat, Tom Dixon, Smallbone and Mark Wilkinson proved his virtuosity; today a liveryman in the Workshipful Company of Furniture Makers, he is a man

who can always be trusted to transform the everyday into the extraordinary.

As these designs are made to order, clients are able to specify dimensions, finishes and style of antique mirror glass or indeed commission a totally bespoke piece. podesta.uk.com dominic-schuster.com ÂŤ

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edesigned for 2013, Frieze London brought together 152 of the world’s leading contemporary galleries in Regents Park last month.

The change in the design of the fair introduced more sizable public areas and wider aisles as well as a new layout of galleries. At the close of the 11th edition of Frieze London, participating galleries remarked upon an energetic market for contemporary art and gave appreciation for the new layout and refinements in the design of this year’s fair. For the second year, INEX-ONLINE.COM

the addition of Frieze Masters, a fair dedicated to art from ancient to modern that coincides with the contemporary fair, proved to be a successful formula. Combined, the two fairs bring together a wide spectrum of art audiences.

The fair proved a positive experience for both established galleries and new participants alike, with 152 galleries from 30 territories coming together for the event this year. Across the two fairs visitor numbers reached in the region of 70,000 during the six days of their opening. For the best visitor

Image Above: Frieze London took place from 17-20 October in Regent’s Park

experience at Frieze London capacity was reduced this year and for the first time tickets sold out every day.

Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp commented: ‘We introduced a number of changes to the fair this year with a new layout and were delighted with the response.

We’ve heard reports from across the fair that together the two fairs bring to London a diverse but serious audience which makes for both a commercially and culturally rewarding experience. The Projects, Film and Music programmes also benefitted from a new approach this

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year and were hugely well received.’

‘The refinements in the design and the flow of people have transformed the fair this year and it feels much more spacious,’ observed Rose Lord of Marian Goodman. ‘It’s been a very good week and a great way to start our dialogue with London ahead of our gallery opening in 2014. We’ve had a particularly good response to Adrián Villar Rojas, who was previously little known in the UK but also sold works by Gerhard Richter, William Kentridge and Pierre Huyghe, to name but a few.’

Frieze Projects, the site specific commissions, where all in one place for 2013 and encouraged participation, particularly for children. For The Committee, Pilva Takala asked a group of 8-12 year olds from east London to decide what art to create with her £7,000 award. Angelo Plessas created a playground where children could create faces, play with art-creating computer games and enjoy performances. Rivane Neuenschwander offered three enormous Battleship games and Ken Okiishi’s robot paint-shooter fired paint at glass right in front of visitors.

Lisa Overduin of Overduin & Kite remarked: ‘Frieze has been an extraordinary experience for us this year. The fair is so beautifully put together, so it’s a pleasure to be here. We met wonderful new collectors and curators from the UK and Europe, and all of the works sold during the opening. We’re thrilled to have been a part of the fair.’

Gigiotto Del Vecchio of Supportico Lopez said: ‘We’ve had a really good week. The Tate acquisition was an important moment for us as it started a lot of discussions that became really fruitful.’

This was the eleventh year of the unique partnership between Outset, Frieze and Tate. Based on the generosity of Outset, a charitable foundation focused on supporting new art, the fund enables Tate to buy important works at the fair for the national collection.

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annual government funding for its acquisitions effectively frozen since 1982, the Fund helps provide a much needed contribution towards Tate’s ongoing campaign to develop its Collection.

Nicholas Serota, Director of Tate said: “Outset’s work in championing emerging and re-emerging artists has become a vital component of the contemporary art world. Tate is enormously grateful for the very generous support from Outset that has allowed us to add many important works to the national collection over the past ten years.

We are once again excited to be able to select work from Frieze Art Fair in London, so that a broad public at Tate can experience new art as it emerges.”

Awarded to the most innovative gallery stand at the fair, the Stand Prize is selected by international curators and critics. Winners of

the Frieze London Stand Prize 2013 were Cabinet, London, who were awarded £10,000. For the fifth year Champagne Pommery sponsored the prize which was judged by a panel of international curators: Michelle Cotton, Head of Programmes, First Site Colchester; Defne Ayas, Director Witte de Witte Center for Contemporary Art and Giovanni Carmine, Director Kunsthalle Sankt Gallen.

The fair had strong institutional attendance, with over 80 groups from the world’s major museums, including those from Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain. Visiting museum groups included: Art Institute Chicago; Delaware Centre for Contemporary Arts; The Hermitage, St. Petersburg; LACMA; MoMA, New York; MACRO, Rome; Art Gallery of Ontario and The Tate Americas Foundation. friezelondon.com «

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ith paint being one of the easiest and most economical ways to completely change or freshen a room scheme, people are being bolder than ever before when experimenting with colour and paint effects. From bold primaries, inky dark shades, and eye-pleasing pastels.

We are seeing a surge in popularity towards greys and blues in particular, with all tones being explored, from indigo to aqua; silver to graphite. These shades work well together, but also complement many other colour schemes.

Fun experimentation, such as drenching the ceiling in colour as a surprise focal point, are becoming increasingly popular. However, try not to use too many colours on architectural features like ceiling roses and cornices as this can look fussy and detract from the inherent beauty of the feature.

If painted ceilings are a little too bold, try painting mouldings in complementary tones (this works especially well with pastels) or experimenting with multi-colour walls or furniture, for example painting shelves in varying shades of cool blue.

An all over pastel scheme, usually associated with ‘traditional’ room styling can look fresh and modern when paired with pure whites, modern accessories and framed graphic art.

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Sanderson has launched their new colour card where the design team chose to present 140 subtle on-trend shades. Carefully selected to work in harmony with the core fabrics and wallpapers, these fresh hues range from zesty limes, through delicate pastels, to cool blues. Inex spoke to Sanderson’s Head of Design, Rebecca Craig, in exploration of fun new ways to work with paint.

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visual interest and for a more sophisticated overall impression.

To maximise light and space, use the lightest colour on the largest area. Painting skirting boards, windows and other woodwork a contrasting darker colour will make the walls appear even lighter.

For multi-level houses consider using a darker tint on the lower floors and a progressively lighter tint from the same colour group on each floor as you ascend. This INEX-ONLINE.COM

creates the sense of each floor becoming brighter and more airy the higher you get.

Carefully evaluate the colour combination in relation to popular painting styles. A traditional combination of contrasting coloured walls with lights, often white, woodwork makes the main colour look more intense.

Two, three or four shades combined in a scheme enhance the feeling of space. A monochromatic scheme offers a variety of benefits: it helps to make any defects less obvious; it can make a room seem larger; and it creates a sense of calm. With the focus less on the architecture of room and more on its contents, a monochromatic scheme also offers a clear and

uncluttered backdrop for furniture, fabrics and wall art.

Alongside paints don’t forget to experiment with printed and textured fabrics: Bold and brave prints are on trend and a cleverly chosen new season print upholstered on a sofa, can add an exciting accent to the room. Equally textured velvets and weaves are another interesting visual element. sanderson-uk.com 

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Bedroom trends Bespoke furniture specialists Neville Johnson share expert insight into important bedroom design considerations.

Obviously style and taste is the main consideration. Is this a space merely to sleep in and store clothes or a haven in which to reflect or read? Is there a need for a study area or dressing table? The position in which to place the bed is a major consideration and will often affect other important decisions. The bed position may be determined by cultural or religious beliefs, whilst many merely opt for where it ‘feels’ best. Practical considerations such as how many people will be using the room must also be thought through.

Bespoke storage solutions are often the best. Assisting the homeowner in defining storage requirements and then creating a furniture facility to meet these

with the space available is fundamental for bedroom design functionality. By utilising a bespoke furniture manufacturer, a ‘home’ for each storage need can be provided and often using areas that ‘standard product’ manufacturers are unable to. Examples of this would be ‘sloping ceilings’, under bed storage, awkward corners and high level wardrobes to accommodate both daily and long term storage.

The quality of the material is the most important consideration when it comes to dust, as it will often adhere to a pitted finish product. High gloss finishes will often show finger marks easily and therefore should be avoided to maintain a pristine clean look.

You can never light a room as efficiently as the sun, so think of electric lighting as an atmospheric enhancer

with the ability to create a range of environments. A dimmer switch for the main central light is vital to changing atmosphere. Fitting tungsten or fluorescent strips in the wardrobe or units that come on when you open the door is a very useful lighting addition, as well as using directional lights to highlight the room’s focal features.

Although each lighting type should be controlled separately to prevent the room from looking like a retail showroom. nevillejohnson.co.uk «

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Above: Purpose Design will be exploring the future role of 3D printing in interior design at Sleep.

Left: Global Music Director for the W Hotel Group is a conference speaker and the live DJ during Sleep’s late night drinks reception.

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by Lasvit will be installed over the main entrance of the exhibition.

Sleep preview Sleep, Europe’s number one hotel design event, is back for 2013 with a host of new features and international exhibitors to attract even more of the decision makers and influencers who are shaping the sector today.

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Sleep ensures each year’s show has an innovative feel by introducing new exhibitors alongside perennial favourites.

In 2013, nearly one-third of the 130 suppliers will display their products and services for the first time at Sleep, including numerous from America and Hong Kong as well as throughout Europe. A particularly exciting addition this year is the Newcomers Gallery highlighting first-time participants.

The conference programme explores fresh frontiers in hotel design with topics selected to spark audiences’ imaginations. A session on Contemplative Design will invite an audience of hotel designers, architects, operators and developers to discover how to create experiences that offer an antidote to the hectic pace of 21st century living. Global Color Research, a leading authority on colour trends, will reveal which tones are going to feature in fashionable design and why; while Grohe will lend its expertise in a

comprehensive look at the latest developments in bathroom design.

In another sought-after session, Sleep Hotel contenders will be in the spotlight, explaining the inspiration behind their room set designs in a bid to win the coveted Sleep Hotel award. And ‘Rapid Eye Movement’ returns this year, with six quick-fire presentations using the Pecha Kucha format delivering bursts of novel ideas, concepts and viewpoints from industry leaders including JeanMichel Wilmotte of Willmotte Assocs, Sigurlaug “LauLau” Sverrisdottir, ION Hotel, and Seth Rosenbaum from Visto Images.

The Sleep Hotel competition tempts designers to dream-up and, in partnership with fit-out experts, construct a hotel room that could be viable in an actual property. Each space will depict a “newly renovated” suite that will be judged by a panel of foremost industry experts. This year, the brief presented to the designers is to style a room within a hotel that was originally constructed during the Pop Art era of the 1960s. During a free soirée on the first evening of Sleep, the champion will be divulged from the Sleep Bar. The hotspot where the industry’s

movers and shakers mix and mingle, this bar adopts a new persona each year. For 2013, imaginative interiors studio Nous Design is inventing its new style. “We are developing a flowing mesh structure in a continuous form which expresses the confluence of new hotel design ideas, products and services that is synonymous with Sleep. The structure will identify the bar as a place to gather and draw people in. On one side, it will jet towards the conference theatre and on the other it will act as the portal to Sleep Hotel.” says Nir Gilad, Creative Director of Nous Design.

The European Hotel Design Awards, with which Sleep is closely affiliated, is widely acknowledged as the foremost pan-European hotel architecture and design awards programme. A gallery at the exhibition will feature the winning entries, revealed at the awards dinner on the night before Sleep opens. thesleepevent.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM

Sleep product highlights Use the following pages to browse Inex’s hand-picked selection of Sleep exhibitors not to be missed!

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o1. MURASPEC G29 This Autumn Muraspec launch two new designs inspired by the East.

Canton (pictured) translates highly desirable natural grasscloth into a contract strength wallcovering.

With subtle cross-colouration in 18 colours, this is a product that is sure to be versatile and timeless, wherever it is used.

Osaka Blossom is a delicately stylised floral, hand painted with a traditional Japanese brush. Paired with our linen-emboss Osaka backgrounds, the use of tonal patterns creates a calm and serene atmosphere.

These new wallcoverings have been designed and manufactured by our in-house team in Kent, and come with CE and fire ratings and EPDs. muraspec.com o2. MORGAN M23C Morgan, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, will once again exhibit at Sleep 2013, on Stand M23C. Following the success of the Hampton and Modena Collections, Morgan will be launching a new sofa collection by Katerina Zachariades which offers a classic 5 star style and utilises Morgan’s expertise in fine upholstery and beautiful timber detailing, aimed at contemporary hospitality interiors.

Morgan Studio will be also launching a bedroom lounge chair with a generous oval seat and smooth curved lines, as part of a new contemporary collection. morganfurniture.co.uk INEX-ONLINE.COM

o5. FOCUS SB V7 o3. ALEXANDER JAMES INTERNATIONAL G51 Alexander James International would like to invite you to join us at The Sleep Event 2013.

We will be hosting a small but beautifully formed stand at Europe’s premier exhibition of Hotel Design Excellence at the Business Design Centre in London on 20th & 21st November.

With over 30 years experience within the design industry, specialising in the Hotel & Leisure market, Alexander James International combines a mix of luxury residential styling with a considered understanding of our clients’ commercial requirements. Striving to produce innovative solutions that exceed expectation and provide value. aji.co.uk/international o4. TIMOTHY OULTON G4 Having significantly expanded his collections to include lighting and kitchen ranges as well as furniture, Timothy Oulton introduces the Perpetual premium hand-crafted bedding collection.

Continuing the spirit of daring design and authentic hand-craftsmanship that has become synonymous with this brand, the Perpetual Collection offers beds made from the best natural materials by a team of highly skilled, handpicked craftsmen.

Offering a potent combination of comfort and style, the collection comprises of four Energy Engineered Systems; The General, The Brigadier, The Colonel and The Captain, the names of which preserve the strong British heritage resonant in all of Timothy Oulton’s collections. Each of these systems is fabricated for today’s dream chasers, people who strike out to make a change every day and who see the world as a place to be embraced, not feared, those people who are aware that, while dreams come while you sleep, they can only be realized once you wake and are refreshed and energized. timothyoulton.com

Made in Britain, finished by hand. Focus SB are the experts in manufacturing electrical accessories of distinction and unparalleled quality exclusively for the hotel and hospitality industry.

Our unique manufacturing facility ensures the best possible quality and flexibility, enabling us to produce a wide standard range and bespoke designs to individual requirements.

We will be exhibiting our bespoke designs and designer rangers. Our Hotel Multi Service Plates will be showcased. These plates, with their capability to hold; Audio Visual, USB, EU sockets and much more, facilitate the multi media demands modern hospitality guests require, while looking super stylish. focus-sb.co.uk o6. EDMUND BELL M9 Edmund Bell Fabrics is one of the leading suppliers of soft furnishing products across the UK and Europe, and have launched a new variety of fabrics for 2013. For over 150 years we’ve been honing our product knowledge and manufacturing expertise.

Fabrics are designed for use in a wide range of environments, they appeal to all tastes and create striking co-ordinated interiors in the domestic and contract markets.

They offer one of the world’s widest selections of high end curtain lining solutions, plus a wide leading edge collection of flame retardant fabrics. edmundbell.com

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o7. KAI CONTRACT M35B Kai has a rich heritage within the textiles industry, being part of the Ashley Wilde Group, a family owned business spanning three generations that has designed and produced fabrics for over 60 years.

Established in 1950, the Group has grown steadily into one of the market leaders in the soft furnishing and fabrics sector.

A unique focus for Kai is the integral highly sophisticated inhouse design studio, with its team of talented designers producing innovative designs. Working independently or closely with clients, the Kai design team offers a bespoke tailored service combining expertise with specific requirements. kaicontract.co.uk o8. KERAMAG DESIGN M25 Keramag Design is a name synonymous with innovation, quality and desirability, offering a design-led portfolio of sanitaryware and furniture for the top end of the market. Using only top-class materials and state-of-the-art technology, Keramag Design strives to deliver not only cuttingedge bathroom solutions but also premium quality and timeless design.

At this year’s Sleep, Keramag Design will present its latest designer collections including Citterio, Preciosa II, myDay and Silk, comprising a stylish range of sanitaryware, furniture and mirrors.

In addition, the show will see the UK preview of the company’s first freestanding bath, Mattis (above left). Made from high quality resin stone, Mattis is a universal freestanding bath designed to complement all Keramag Design ranges. keramagdesign.com

10. KALDEWEI UK LTD V10 o9. INTERFACE 11 Leading modular flooring manufacturer and environmental pioneer Interface has chosen Sleep 2013 as the European launch pad for its new dedicated hospitality brand, Interface Hospitality. Visitors to the show will be among the first in Europe to see the range of products and services that are now available to the hospitality industry.

Interface Hospitality challenges hotels and interior designers to break with tradition and embrace a new concept: modular flooring. It offers a range of stylish, sustainable and fully customisable carpet tiles that give customers complete creative freedom. With an array of colours, patterns and textures, and with innovations such as Planks, Interface Hospitality products enable hotels to create unique, inspirational spaces for their guests to enjoy.

“Our products make it possible for hotels to create flooring that is unique to their brand, and the fact that it is modular makes it infinitely practical,” explains JeanFrancois Espinasse, who heads up Interface Hospitality in Europe. “I would encourage anyone with an interest in creating unique and memorable hotel interiors to come and experience the Interface Hospitality products for themselves.” interface.com

Kaldewei, well-known for their baths and shower surfaces meticulously crafted from 3.5mm steel enamel, will once again exhibit at the Sleep Event on Stand V10.

An enticing line-up of recently launched products will be on display including the Cayono, a modern designed bath with uncompromising quality and an exceptionally attractive price-performance ratio.

Cayono will be shown fitted with the new Sound Wave. Sound Wave is the first audio system for Kaldewei 3.5mm steel enamel baths that plays music from Bluetoothenabled devices such as tablets, smartphones or laptops. With the bath acting as the sound box, it provides an audio experience with a difference ­– with or without water.

Simply pair up your Bluetooth device (up to a maximum of 8 per household) to play your favourite tunes. And, if you are already the discerning owner of a Kaldewei bath, then fear not as all models can be retro-fitted with Sound Wave. kaldewei.co.uk

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Bring the outside in with the stunning FLEUR Collection and invite sophisticated style into your decor with this beautiful collection of botanical prints and weaves.

Linear, hand drawn florals and ferns compliment the watery woven stripes and floral silhouettes. Delicate wild flowers mix with plain satins and stripes to create a collection that is full of colour, pattern and texture.

The colour palette ranges from soft pastel shades to bold tones that will create a focus point in any room. Choose from Alpine, Mimosa, Dove, Mauve or Lychee. kaicontract.co.uk

Romo, Kirkby Design and Villa Nova introduce their latest collections of fabric and wallcoverings for the contract sector at The Sleep Event 2013, Business Design Centre, London N1, stand M21.

Bright, eclectic pattern features prominently this year with iconic designs revitalised in contemporary colours and architecturally inspired geometrics adapted to suit their character and purpose.

This season’s wallcoverings, weaves and embroideries from Romo draw inspiration from a variety of artistic sources including architectural geometrics, 50’s Scandinavian block prints and vintage decorative textiles. Offered in a stunning and diverse range of soft yet bright shades and practical neutrals, the collections celebrate the true diversity of style today.

All fabrics featured on the stand have excellent martindale test results and can be treated to meet UK, Euopean and International flame retardancy regulations. romo.com

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11. VICTORIA + ALBERT V64 Victoria + Albert Baths is a British brand with a worldwide reputation for creating beautiful freestanding baths and basins.

As the ultimate statement in quality and style, our model line up is packed with inspirational freestanding designs made from 100% QUARRYCAST®, a blend of volcanic limestone and high performance resins. Naturally white, each item is individually handfinished by craftsmen.

From the very first freestanding bath being manufactured in South Africa, Victoria + Albert Baths have strived to become innovative product developers and market leaders within the free standing bath market. New, exciting launches keep the brand at the forefront of international luxury bathroom design.

There are three main collections in the Victoria + Albert Bath range, Classic, Contemporary and Premium, all offering a unique solution for your bathroom requirements, be it a small bathroom space or modern bathrooms. vandabaths.com INEX-ONLINE.COM

A collection of 30 elegant light reflective weaves, the new Lucca collection by Skopos consists of 5 beautifully crafted designs. Named after the picturesque Tuscan city, full of history and with its’ name meaning’ bringer of light’, the collection shows a marriage of classical and modern ideals, in a sophisticated palette of colours.

Within the Lucca collection Skopos offers a wide width (275cm) stripe and small scale light dancing chevron, a large-scale textural chevron design and then 2 damasks; one almost neo-classical in its form and the other a contemporary cousin.

This collection has been designed to meet the requirements of the contract sector, all inherently flame retardant to international standards, perfect for hospitality drapery and bedding, adding luxury, drama and sheen to interior spaces.

Skopos are also demonstrating their skill as design and print experts on the Sleep stand this year, translating the Lucca designs into a unique montage printed on upholstery velvet. Visit stand M7B to find out more.

The response to the Lucca collection has already been extremely positive. Samples of the collection are available now.

Skopos is an ISO9001 accredited company and has over 30 year’s specialist experience in the design and manufacture of high performance FR contract fabrics for the hospitality sector. skoposdesignltd.com

Appreciating laminates on a much deeper level The new generation of EGGER laminates can help take your projects to a new level.

Deeper textures and fantastic decors can help you create the premium look you desire.

And with large stocks held nationally specifications needn’t be changed last minute, nor projects delayed due to availability issues.

To discover the range and to order samples visit www.egger.co.uk/zoomlaminate

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Above:. THE NATURAL WOOD FLOOR COMPANY Distressed wooden flooring Leading wood flooring manufacturers, The Natural Wood Floor Company, have introduced three new distressed wooden floors which highlight the essence of this beautiful, natural material.

There’s no mistaking the genuine look and feel of timber when it’s full of visible textures, intricate grain patterns and accentuated deep splits, cracks and knots. That’s exactly what these new floors offer, in a choice of Distressed Old White Pre-oiled, Distressed Sand Prelacquered and Distressed Unsealed Oak. Crafted from the finest quality engineered oak, using sustainable timber, these new boards create a bold and beautiful floor, which is full of character. naturalwoodfloor.co.uk INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Left: THE QUILTED WALL Quilted walls

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The Quilted Wall were delighted with the approach from Glasgow Designers Graven Images to facilitate their designs of “Wind” and “Water” for the VIP lounges at the new Scottish Hydro venue designed by Foster and Partners on the river Clyde at the SECC. Bespoke panels were programmed, quilted and made up in a running jigsaw and jumbo stitched with embroidery threads to achieve the 3 dimensional effects required for the two different designs. These were all in eco friendly Abbotsford melange felts then upholstered and hung on interior walls of the lounges. thequiltedwall.co.uk

CrestJMT Leather and Interio Ltd design consultancy have collectively designed and upholstered the new interiors at the 5 star London hotel, The Wellesley.

Upholstering both the bedrooms and dining rooms, CrestJMT are the pinnacles of luxury leather. The Wellesley offers not only luxurious rooms to rest your weary heads, but fine dining and entertainment is also on offer. The design of the hotel reflects the mix between traditional English glamour to modern day glitz to offer an incredible hotel experience. As a 1920s townhouse restored with a modern take, the traditional glamour mixed with the modern art deco style, which is also reflected in the leather chosen to upholster the chairs and bedrooms.

The designers believed that only the finest leather, which represents the quality of the hotel and the recreation of the original 1920s interior was to be used in its rooms and dining space. Cream Vele, Cambridge and Shelly were used throughout the hotel including the bed headboards, armchairs, dining chairs and booths. crestjmtleather.co.uk

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DRU FIRES North Yorkshire barn conversion A local property developer and building company approached DRU/DG stove dealer Hot Box of Wigginton, near York in order to source elegant, efficient and affordable solutions for the main sources of heating in the living rooms of the dwellings.

Hot Box recommended a DRU 44 cast iron multifuel stove in one of the barns and two DG Vidar Triple wood stoves in the other properties. The Vidar Triple has glass on three sides which creates an impressive, panoramic flame picture. The stoves perfectly compliment the rustic style of the barns and, because of their variable flue options, they can be installed anywhere in proximity to an outside facing wall. This provides practical heating solutions for the barns, which have no existing chimneys. drufire.co.uk INEX-ONLINE.COM

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VICAIMA Doors for residential and care homes Ideal Care Homes has 38 residential and dementia care homes in the Midlands and the North of England. Vicaima has supplied a total of 6,500 Oak Natur doors which have been fitted throughout these developments in both public areas and private rooms. Oak Natur was chosen in a pre-finished flush option to reflect the stylish design and high interior specification of these homes. This high quality range is both beautifully designed and competitively priced, making it a viable commercial proposition where such a large quantity of doors is required. vicaima.com

COMPAC Beauty and elegance The first quartz worksurface to use BIO resins from renewable organic material, The Bio Collection is probably the most technically advanced quartz worksurface available and has been created with a perfect finish, depth of grain and uniformity of textures and colours. compac.es

HI-MACS Double Duet Emotions govern people’s lives and the spaces that we create house them. That is the starting point for Cuartopensante, the interior-design studio responsible for the “Double Duet”, a 130 m² apartment fitted out with HI-MACS in Valencia.

White predominates in this streamlined kitchen area, with accents of colour in the interior.

The invisible joins offered by HI-MACS were essential to allow the flow of the worktop into a peninsula 3.40 metres wide, as much for reasons of hygiene as for æsthetics. Acrylic stone has proved to be truly practical for foodpreparation surfaces. himacs.eu

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