Inex May 2014 by Red Hut Media Ltd

May 2014 ISSUE 9 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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s we head full-steam into the Summer months, this issue is packed full of alfresco inspiration from some of the industry’s most influential names. I recently spoke to member of the Society of Garden Designer Awards judging panel Richard Sneesby about what makes a winning garden design: “I expect a winning garden design to be a garden which responds to locality, that gives people things to think about and do; is not fussy or confusing; and is inherently beautiful.” Find out more about creating an award-winning garden design on page 24. Last November I had the pleasure of attending the ceremony of the SBID design awards. Now officially opening the fourth edition of the SBID International Design Awards, SBID has firmly established this annual occasion in the interior design industry. The awards serve to recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence. The deadline for submitting entries is the 14th July – check out the 15 categories online to see where your project might best fit. Elsewhere in this issue, excitement for the upcoming Clerkenwell Design Week, led me to catch up with Show Director, William Knight, to find out his hopes and expectations for the 2014 design event. With more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, Clerkenwell Design Week is not to be missed! Read about what you can look forward to from this year’s festival on page 8, and don’t miss Inex’s hand-picked selection of exhibitor highlights on page 14.

Front Cover: A closer look at the interior design of ESPA Life at the Corinthia hotel. Read all about how to create a luxury spa design on page 32. Far left: Altfield is exhibiting at this month’s May Design Series at stand B412. Top right: Lighting specialist Christopher Wray discusses how to illuminate outdoor areas on page 44.

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MAY DIARY

INSPIRE Clerkenwell Design Week’s Show Director William Knight shares what’s new and exciting about this year’s awardwinning event.

INSIGHT Phillip Pini, Business Development Manager at Crestron, discusses the importance of lighting in interior design.

EXPOSE Iconic products in the bathroom can often be overlooked, but new designs enhance these fundamental appliances.

EXRATED Society of Garden Designer Awards Judge Richard Sneesby talks trends, awards and what makes an awardwinning garden design.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE Inex unveils the best new exterior furniture available for domestic projects.

SPA/HEALTH CLUB Inex takes a look inside two high-end London spa and health clubs to expose what creates that integral luxury ambience.

URBAN GARDEN Urban Roof Gardens discuss how to transform city rooftops into an Eden.

RURAL GARDEN Janine Pattinson Studios demonstrates how to bring the Mediterranean to a British garden.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING Luxury lighting specialist Christopher Wray’s Chris Jordan highlights how to successfully illuminate exterior areas.

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK PREVIEW Exhibitors not to be missed at this upcoming event.

Image top: Interface is exhibiting at this month’s Clerkenwell Design Week. Middle: Urban Roof Gardens demonstrate how to transform city

MAY DESIGN SERIES PREVIEW Inex’s hand-picked selection of exhibitor highlights.

rooftops into a vision of Eden on page 35. Left: Janine Pattinson Studios

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT This month’s selection of innovative new products.

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Royal Hospital Chelsea 20-24 May Few places make gardening more fashionable than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the brightest new ideas, the latest trends and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the world wants to see. Enjoy gardening at its most gorgeous and glamorous. rhs.org.uk May Design Series ExCeL, London 18-20 May May Design Series is back, and will be bigger and better than before. Now comprising five design districts – DX, The Furniture Show, Lighting (including ARC), Decor and Kitchen + Bathroom – May Design Series has something on offer for every interior space. Delivered for the industry, by the industry, the May Design Series is the perfect blend of business and inspiration. Discover a product for every space from 400 edited British and international trade suppliers. maydesignseries.com

Richard Hamilton Tate Modern, London Open until 26 May Last chance to see this exhibition of one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. Richard Hamilton is widely regarded as a founding figure of pop art, who continued to experiment and innovate over a career of 60 years. Tate Modern presents the first retrospective to encompass the full scope of Hamilton’s work. tate.org.uk 3D: Printing the Future Science Museum, London Open until July Discover how innovators are using 3D printers to turn computer data into physical objects that could change lives. The stories uncovered focus on the future of industry, medicine and whether 3D printing will change the shopping experience as well as how much it will change our lives. sciencemuseum.org.uk

Clerkenwell Design Week Across Clerkenwell, London 20-22 May After four extremely successful years, Clerkenwell Design Week has established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and one of the most acclaimed trade events on the international design calendar, winning Best Live Event at the AEO Awards and Best Festival and Best Cultural Event at the UK Event Awards to attest to its success. Boasting over 60 showrooms, a wealth of creative businesses and more architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, CDW takes advantage of this creative hub every May for three days. clerkenwelldesignweek.com

Botanical Art in the 21st Century Kew Gardens, London 28 April - 1 May This new exhibition celebrates the worldwide renaissance of botanical art today. Recently acquired works in the Shirley Sherwood Collection illustrate both traditional and new painting techniques. The exhibition demonstrates the breadth and depth of botanical art, where fresh approaches and technical advances are changing the idea of what botanical art is about. kew.org INEX-ONLINE.COM

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The perfect components for opportunity Clerkenwell Design Week’s Show Director William Knight shares what’s new and exciting about this year’s award-winning event.

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lerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. Entering its fifth year in 2014, the award-winning Clerkenwell Design Week has firmly established itself as a leading design festival and annually attracts the international design community to this small area of London for three days of exciting events. “What sets Clerkenwell Design Week apart from other design events is the setting and the context: the festival is based on a hyper-local model: its staged in an area with a unique blend of history, world-class businesses and amazing venues which draws an audience from around the globe,” explains Show Director, William Knight. “The concentration of architects and designers in Clerkenwell is critical, with a direct link to the area’s history of making it is what makes Clerkenwell one of London’s important villages; it also drew showrooms to the area and gave rise the event in 2010.” The festival is based on four strands; the Showroom activity, specially staged exhibitions, commissioned project and the fringe programme; each element Left: Last year saw 50,000 registered attendees and over 250 exhibiting brands flock to Clerkenwell during the design event

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has developed this year; the number of showrooms has grown to over 60 participants, the programme and diversity of activity is a huge strength. William continues: “Events like Clerkenwell Design Week bring the Architecture and Design community together and link them to their customer base. The festival also offers the chance to network, gain inspiration, to exchange ideas and do business. All the components required to deliver opportunity are at Clerkenwell Design Week; Showrooms open their doors and host special events, global stars are in town to engage and inspire, exhibitors are in the area on mass, and a wide range of visitors from near and far are in town and there is plenty to do and see, not to mention eat and drink! “On the specially staged exhibitions we’ve focused content and introduced new names: Design Factory will consist of contemporary furniture and lighting, Platform will showcase new design talent, and Detail will focus on luxury and decorative. This year we’ve also added a new show to complete the set; Additions in the crypt of St James’ Church, will showcase home accessories and design items aimed at retail buyers. For CDW Presents, our commissioning programme, we’re working with three hugely talented teams on street-level installations; Studio Weave, OKAY Studio and russ + henshaw. Alongside all of this the fringe programme boasts a range of activity, shows and the opportunity to sample many of Clerkenwell’s fantastic bars and restaurants.” Clerkenwell has earned a reputation for remaining at the centre of debate; this year they’ve taken this further by amassing a world-class speaker line up. The Conversations at Clerkenwell series will be staged within a specially designed space at the top of Design Factory – Farmiloe Building. The programme includes talks and insights from leading designers INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Ron Arad, Arik Levy, The Campana Brothers, Sir Peter Cook and Kenneth Grange. The series will also look at issues affecting London and it’s creative community including an overview of the Farrell Review, a discussion on gentrification and a contribution to the tall buildings debate. In partnership with the Design Museum to mark its 25th anniversary at Shad Thames, designer Patricia Urquiola and Vitra’s Rolf Fehlbaum will host a special talk during the festival as part of the DM25 series. “Clerkenwell Design Week has a reputation for being a show to spot design trends,” William explains. “In advance of the festival we consider a mix of materials, architectural themed designs, pattern, craft and woodwork as key, alongside a host of designers working in collaboration with different brands; for example Brintons has collaborated with Chistian Zuzunaga on a new collection

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of rugs, and the Italian ceramic house Mutina will showcase a new collection of tiles – entitled Mews – at Clerkenwell Design Week 2014. Continuing and developing structural products Barcelonabased lighting manufacturer Vibia will present Wireflow, a new line of pendant lights by Arik Levy that symbolises linear and threedimensional geometries, on the top floor at Design Factory. Anglepoise will launch its new Type75 Maxi Collection designed by Sir Kenneth Grange. As the festival unfolds its great to talk to designers and manufactures about trends and ideas and where the market and technology is leading them.” For this year’s CDW Presents, Studio Weave, design collective OKAY Studio and russ + henshaw have been appointed to create projects aiming to push the boundaries of design. Architecture practice Studio Weave – led by Je Ahn – has created Smith, sponsored by

12 INSPIRE Right: The event will see installations pop up across the famous London district Below: Jaguar is once again the headline sponsor

and constructed with Equitone alongside structural engineer Webb Yates and fabricator Nicholas Alexander. Smith is a pavilion that pays homage to Clerkenwell’s heritage as home to a range of professional makers – or smiths – through history. A group of contemporary craftsmen and smiths will take residence over the three days in the pavilion, hosting a variety of workshops and demonstrations including silversmithing, printing and 3D printing. Design collective Okay Studio, supported by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), has produced an exhibition celebrating Clerkenwell Design Week’s fifth edition. Inspired by five American hardwood species – tulipwood, ash, hard maple, red oak and cherry, five design teams from Okay Studio are working independently to create an eclectic mix of designs, showcasing how versatile American hardwood can be. Hosted within SCIN Gallery, this unique show promises to be immersive and imaginative. Meanwhile, London-based architects, Lianne Russ and Phil Henshaw of russ + henshaw are working with Turkishceramics to create an installation, entitled Tile Mile, at the iconic St John’s Gate. Based on the concept of infinite reflection, the installation will celebrate both the built heritage of Clerkenwell and modern Turkish ceramics. “I enjoy bold ideas, confidence in design and distinctiveness: not an easy thing to achieve,” continues William. “It’s always great to see INEX-ONLINE.COM

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new products launched at CDW that are well thought through and likely to feature for years going forward. Furniture pieces, lighting and physical products are always my choice; I attempt to secure a souvenir from each of the events I manage. I suspect this year my focus will be on the new show Additions, which I’m really looking forward to – there are some wonderful exhibitors booked in! “The showrooms are always a highlight for me, as they come to life as one community for this time of the year; it’s a great aspect of my job, visiting great places and engaging with Clerkenwell’s finest. As well as Additions – as with all of the venues, the crypt at St James’ church is a special space that should not be missed. We’ve also worked hard on Detail, adding more space in a temporary structure on St John’s Square and Right: Duffy London’s Swing Table Below: The innovative Tetra Shed

dedicating the 11th Century Crypt in the Order of St John’s to the Campana Brothers, who will be launching a new collection with Italian furniture brand Edra at the festival. Overall, it’s always about people, and seeing so many coming to Clerkenwell and enjoying the festival is the thing I always look forward to and remember about Clerkenwell Design Week Festival.” Clerkenwell Design Week runs 20-22 May at various venues across Clerkenwell. The industry-leading event won Best Live Event at the 2013 AEO Awards and Best Festival and Best Cultural Event at the UK Event Awards 2012. To register for free and for full exhibitor and event details visit: clerkenwelldesignweek.com «

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Clerkenwell Design Week Preview Inex’s hand-picked selection of exhibitor highlights from the industry-leading event

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1. At this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface, will be inviting visitors to get creative with its innovative Skinny Plank carpet tile in its inspirational Planks Playground. With a range of unique colours and textures to play with, visitors will enjoy the freedom to explore the design possibilities of the rectangular carpet tiles mixed and matched with the square tiles. A prize will be awarded for the most striking designs. www.interface.com 08705 304030

2. This year during Clerkenwell Design Week, nora will be at The Zetter Townhouse hosting ‘Daytime Showcases’ in the Games Room. These will consist of interactive product displays and screens showing recent projects. Also running throughout the three days, the team are offering architects the opportunity to attend a double-pointed RIBA approved CPD on the ‘Fascinating Properties of Rubber Floor Coverings’. www.nora.com/uk 01788 513 160

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3. New from iconic brand Boss Design are seating solutions designed by leading British designers, Mark Gabbertas and Paul Brooks. A new flip-top table range, Deploy, designed by Broome Jenkins will also be revealed. As well as a number of events being held to celebrate British design at the Boss Design showroom, the festival sets the stage for the final judging of the Student Designer of the Year competition. www.boss-design.com 020 7253 0364

4. Morgan, the design-led British furniture manufacturer, is about to start a new chapter in its exciting history by opening a new showroom in London, set in the heart of the Clerkenwell Design area. The new premises have a large gallery style space with double height glazing, where new collections will be launched including fully upholstered sofas and chairs, modular high back sofas for third space areas and contemporary meeting chairs. www.morganfurniture.co.uk 01243 371111

5. The Festival kick starts an ambitious new product launch programme for Lyndon Design, as the company unveils yet further new seating and furniture solutions at the eminent Boss Design showroom in Clerkenwell. The company will also be parading the new Mr. & Mrs duo of classic wing chairs that has so far taken the hospitality sector by storm, as well as additions to its popular ENTENTE corporate meeting booth. www.lyndon.co.uk 01242 584897

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Intelligent lighting Phillip Pini, Business Development Manager at Crestron, discusses the importance of lighting in interior design. The type of lighting that is chosen for each room and the different controls that are available can create both practical and beautiful lighting scenes for any time of day. INEX-ONLINE.COM

ll rooms need lighting, whether it is practical lighting in a kitchen or bathroom or ambient lighting to set a particular mood, such as in a bedroom or a living room. The lighting scheme should always be considered before decorating as you need to think about where the lights will go, if you need to install cables, and how each light will complement each other and interact with the different surfaces and fabrics in the room. There are many types of lighting to consider when designing a lighting scheme. Below are the main three concepts. Downlights: These light fixtures are installed in hollow openings, usually in ceilings. By doing this, the light looks as if it is part of the ceiling, rather than hanging down or sitting separately. They tend to be used to highlight key focal points in the room and create different moods. Generally downlights are considered for fixed areas that will not require regular movement. In terms of numbers, this very much comes down to personal preference and what you want to achieve with the room. The more lamps you have, the more freedom you have to create different effects. Uplights: These lamps cast light upwards, so it ‘bounces’ off the ceiling and is thrown around the room. By directing light toward the ceiling, uplighters act as a large reflector creating a soft, ambient light. These work best in rooms with white or pale ceilings – it mimics natural light, providing a more positive feel to the room. Uplights are not just great for transforming large themed spaces, but small intimate settings as well, for example,

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through free-standing lamps or from the floor. Accent lighting: This gives texture, focus and shape to general lighting. By adding depth and shade it creates shadows in some corners and pools of light in others. It is formed by a mixture of halogen spotlights, downlights, uplights and table lamps. Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of an interior

design scheme, it is used to draw the eye to focal points such as houseplants, paintings, sculptures and other features. Creating ambience Lighting is the best tool for creating a mood and ambience. Ambient lighting refers to the general illumination of a room and is a broad category that encompasses a wide range of luminaire types.

Left: This London townhouse benefits from smart lighting technology Right: Poolside lighting within a Hyde Park property Above right: Audio Vision Lighting Control enhances this project

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Ambient lighting appears from all directions with no obvious source, as opposed to directional or focal lighting that has a fixed target. In a bedroom for example, it is important to set the right ambience and create a series of different modes, for example reading, sleeping or watching TV. In the mornings, curtains or blinds open and the bedroom is flooded with light but at the end of a busy day, there is nothing that helps you relax more than the calming influence of a subtly lit bedroom. To achieve this, dimming and pre-set lighting scenes for morning and evening are both elements worth considering. Reading and dress lights are also crucial – opting for these as opposed to downlights directly above the head or end of the bed ensures a more comfortable night’s sleep. Whatever lighting you do choose, remember to have switches located on both sides for shared beds and a nearby switch for reading light. Scene setting and colour temperature Different lighting scenes can change the feel of a room from hour to hour. In the living room you may need a range of different lighting pre-sets for different areas and scenarios: low lighting for watching television, spotlights for reading and enough light to fill the space when having friends over. You may choose to use decorative lighting in these spaces – such as chandeliers or wall sconces – designed to appear as if they illuminate the whole room, when in reality, general and task lighting is providing most of the light. One of the most important things that link lighting and interior design is colour temperature. Sources INEX-ONLINE.COM

Above: Crestron lighting adds drama to this open-plan staircase Right: Custom controls add luxury to this bathroom Below right: Subtle on-trend staircase lighting

that produce a cool (white/blue) light are said to have high colour temperature, compared to sources that have a warm (white/yellow) light, which are said to have a low colour temperature. Knowing how these differing temperatures affect colour will help you decide when and where to use them. Using warm coloured temperatures will make reds and peaches look better, whereas blues and greens will look better under a cool temperature. LED lighting and controls LED lighting is an important advancement in lighting for the home and is rapidly becoming the standard for new builds and

renovations. You can now achieve a much better quality of light with varying colour temperatures with LED over traditional light sources. By using lighting control, you can also reduce the amount of energy that is wasted by lighting unoccupied spaces as well as being able to create decorative and interesting lighting scenes that change throughout the day. When LED controls are integrated with sensory controls, you can create a daylight harvesting solution that automatically optimises light levels throughout the day with no adverse impact on the comfort of users within the room. This means

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that the lights will be automatically switched off or reduced to around 10% brightness when there is plenty of daylight, or when there is nobody present in that particular room. Ideally, dimming with LEDs provides an incandescent-like performance such smoothly dimming down to the lowest possible spec without any flickering. Dimmers should also allow for shifts in colour temperature to enhance ambience and user comfort. crestron.eu/showroom ÂŤ

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Bathroom innovations Above: Seattle Unit Anthracite by Bauhaus Above right: Belgravia thermostatic shower valve also by Bauhaus

Iconic products in the bathroom can often be overlooked, but emerging new designs enhance stable fundamentals that we use on a daily basis. Inex speaks to innovative bathroom specialist Crosswater about how technology advancements add a contemporary twist to bathroom design.

here are products in the bathroom that have been around for an eternity and can often be selected and installed without a second thought. However, if you add pioneering thermostatic shower technology to the mix with added stylish contemporary design, you have revamped an entire bathroom by simply installing one product. Traditional is back on-trend, and Crosswaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belgravia creates elegance with the crafted lever work and soft curves of the spouts. This product is not only an example of design with a modern twist, but the aesthetics of the range have been teamed with the latest in thermostatic showering technology. Behind the durable chrome plated brass facia of the shower valves

is a modern ceramic disc cartridge which enables drip-free, smooth operation to prevent any hot or cold surges when adjusting the temperature. The cartridge also offers built in safety features, with the maximum temperature being pre-set at 42 degrees, as well as a setting to automatically shut off the water should the valve fail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all preventing freezing or scalding to ensure safe showering. This technology is a real leap forward in showering technology and is a INEX-ONLINE.COM

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definite improvement on the iconic shower valve. Previously, wash basins have been disregarded as simply a utility piece in the bathroom, with no more thought further than that. But now, new designs go far and beyond bathroom utilities; transforming basins into bathroom art and creating iconic centrepieces. Basins have become ultra slim, yet lightweight and durable; they have become an architectural centrepiece to the modern day bathroom; they have become the touch of hotel boutique to what once was simply a bathroom, but is now a pampering heaven. The newly-launched Gallery Basin collection by Bauhaus has been artistically created employing the latest in ceramic technology, producing basins from

Right: Saturn Basin by Bauhaus Below: Belgravia Fleur De Lis basin set Opposite: KH Zero 2 Basin monobloc by Kelly Hoppen for Bauhaus

fine fire clay to achieve complex shapes. This collection has been inspired by ancient fine art and has taken this ideal to produce a contemporary classic in its own right. Reaching the ultimate in glamour, the Serene basin comes in an optional platinum glaze for a touch of precious metal to set the tone to the modern sophisticated bathroom. The basin is the key focus to any bathroom, and has been an iconic feature for many years. It can easily be cast aside when designing a new bathroom, but has real potential to create a stunning focus and set a contemporary feel to the modern day bathroom. Renowned interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE has teamed up with Crosswater to bring the focus back with designer ranges of basin Monoblocs. The initial launch with KH Zero 1 saw architectural contours with a distinctive shape, unlike standard Monobloc – it brings real personality to the bathroom. KH Zero 2 is an elegantly INEX-ONLINE.COM

curved silhouette with a slim line handle for a modern feel; with KH Zero 3 also creating a contemporary tone with angular lines on an ultra slim handle on a bold overall shape – a definite twist on a classic piece. Finally and the most recent addition to the collection, Kelly has designed quite simply a bathroom masterpiece, following the trend of focusing on art and creating complimentary additions to complete a relaxing sanctuary. Kelly’s aim was to create a workable and enjoyable product, proving that iconic, classic products can bring style and personality to the bathroom with a contemporary twist, without compromising on the aesthetics and the all-important durability and functionality. The products mentioned will be exhibited at the May Design Series at at London ExCeL 18-20 May. crosswater.co.uk « bauhaus-bathrooms.co.uk «

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Victorious and engaging garden designs Inex spoke to member of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of Garden Designer Awards expert judging panel Richard Sneesby to discuss trends, industry awards and what makes a winning garden design. INEX-ONLINE.COM

have been interested in gardens since childhood, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until I had spent 15 years working as a commercial landscape architect and university lecturer that I started to really get into garden design. The kick-start to focusing on gardens came in 2000 when I designed a show garden for Chelsea Flower Show. Industry events and awards celebrate some of the best work that is happening, bring people together and reinforce the crucial role played by clients and contractors. They are also energising and fun! I expect a winning garden design to be a garden which

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responds to locality, that gives people things to think about and do; that is inherently beautiful; has a simple idea or central theme, is beautifully detailed and constructed; is not fussy or confusing; is full of gorgeous plants; and which matches maintenance requirements with the skills, abilities and lifestyle of the owners. This year I hope to see more gardens which focus on design for

people. Without people to use and enjoy gardens, what’s the point? In terms of trends, I think there is an increased interest in traditional building techniques and natural materials and the best designs use these to innovate rather than reproduce the past. I think we might see something similar happening with planting design – renewed interest in plants which have been less fashionable,

especially shrubs and woody ground cover species. I admire most garden designers, especially anyone who has produced a great garden on a low budget. It’s very difficult and most designers end up investing far more time than they are paid for. If I have to give names, Dan Pearson MSGD, Amanda Patton MSGD, Andy Sturgeon FSGD and Andrew Wilson FSGD. They are all members of the

Above: Jo Thompson’s garden design won the 2013 Future Designer award Right: Amanda Patton was the winner of the SGD Judges Award 2013

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26 EXRATED Right: This garden by Andy Sturgeon won the 2013 planting award Below: Andy Sturgeon also walked away from the 2013 SGD Awards with the Small Garden prize

Society of Garden Designers and consistently produce great gardens. I also think Jo Thompson is on top of her game. Defining my own style is hard because it changes with locality and the people I’m working with. But I suspect, if pressed, that I tend towards minimising the palette of hard landscape materials; try to produce simple, but beautiful details and add touches of artistic innovation. I also try not to copy other people’s ideas which is difficult as a judge and tutor as I’m constantly being bombarded with creativity. Covering all aspects of design from private domestic gardens to engaging public spaces, the SGD Awards are dedicated to promoting excellence among landscape and garden designers. With the exception of the Designing for Community Space Award, which is open to the general public, the SGD Awards are open to Members of the SGD only. The Society of Garden Designers is the only professional association for garden designers in the UK and counts some of the UK’s leading garden and landscape designers among its growing membership. The deadline for entries for the main awards is 13 June, with the deadline for the Student Design Award and the Designing for Community Space Awards as 8 September. richardsneesby.com « sgdawards.com « sgd.org.uk « INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Alfresco furnishings As daylight starts to increase, so does the demand for domestic outdoor furnishings. Inex unveils the best new high-end exterior furniture available on the market.

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ast month Inex spoke to exterior furniture specialist Leisure Plan about an increasing move towards outdoor living. Chris McCormack, founder and owner of the business, said: “When I started Leisure Plan the market was concentrated on patio sets to private individuals, but during the last 10 years or so we have received more and more enquiries from interior designers who are looking for furniture which gives outdoor

entertaining areas the same level of comfort and style that they are creating indoors.” A way to smooth the transition between interior and exterior is though versatile soft furnishings and Leisure Plan creates its own collection of exterior cushions. Incorporating cushions to an outside space adds homely vibes as well as those essential finishing touches. Gandia Blasco’s 2014 outdoor furniture collections

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present inspirations from the Mediterranean essence to the vibrating Shanghai, including sofas that wouldn’t look out of place inside or out. The Jian Collection is inspired by the concept of “in-between”. The character Jian in Chinese has the meaning of “in-between”, and is one of two characters that form the words “space, time and people”, among many others. Jain’s designers NERI&HU explain: “We wanted to create a collection that

Left: Jian by NERI&HU for Gandia Blasco Top: Dozequinze by Francesco Sillitti for Gandia Blasco Above: Rayn by Dedon

has an ethereal quality, capturing both time and space, the sky and land, something to give poetry to outdoor living, and offer a restful sanctuary to everyday busy-ness.” Meanwhile, the Docks Collection addition to Gandia Blasco’s portfolio is inspired by an analysis of the different manners in which people sit down. Docks is a modular, open and flexible furniture collection that takes into account the links between the pieces and interaction with

the human body, resulting in an unequivocal sense of balance. Cushions and supports are placed over a light, stackable and easily transportable aluminum structure to create more complex sofas, beds and rest areas. Lights, shadows and rhythm generate abstract forms that take us back to the roots of the Mediterranean. Another company that has expressed the need for bringing the indoors out is high-end contemporary furniture specialist INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Go Modern. The company’s Tina Mahony explains: “We’ve noticed a trend for quirky, natural one-off pieces that can be used indoors or out. A company that we work closely with is Italian brand Mogg, which was set-up in 2012 by architect Nicolai Galbiati. Many of Moggs designs use natural materials such as reclaimed wood and, depending of the finish required, can be also be used outside. “Making the most of our light evenings but cooler temperatures is also something we have specialised in for a while as we were one of the first companies in the UK to offer bio ethanol fires. Our range of bioethanol fires use high-grade, liquid bio ethanol fuel, a green, plant-based fuel which is ecofriendly and generates no harmful gasses, sparks or soot. There are now quite a few different designs of flueless fires on the market but we feel strongly that, as far as safety is concerned, the words ‘fire’ and ‘cheap’ are not words that should be used in the same breath! Two of the brands we work with include Cocoon Fires and Decoflame, both with extremely strong reputations in this area. Fires have a long burn times, up to eight hours and an excellent heat output.” Dedon revolutionalised the business of outdoor furniture when it pushed woven furniture to the forefront of the exterior design industry. The latest designs stay true to their woven heritage, but are brought up-to-date with contemporary twists. Swingrest by Daniel Pouzet is the ultimate hanging or free-standing lounger. Borrowing the basket-like bottom from his earlier creation, the Nestrest, he has managed to create an altogether new work that feels even more spacious while seeming to take up less space. Perfect for hanging on the terrace or veranda, or even indoors, the Swingrest is distinguished by the purity and simplicity of its concept. Rather than complicate it unnecessarily, Pouzet decided INEX-ONLINE.COM

to focus instead on refining the details of the design, developing, for instance, the Swingrest’s suspension system, its 180° rotating tabletop and the specially-created cord that wraps around its exposed tubing. Philippe Starck has created Rayn – a modular system inspired by the paradox and possibility of Surrealism. This new collection for Dedon comprises a wide array of typologies, combining comfort and sophistication of indoor systems with all the outdoor knowhow and luxury. “The centerpiece of the garden,” says Starck, “Rayn was designed to bring pleasure not just to those lounging on it but to those around it.” This is as evident in the collection’s innovative new textile weave as in the asymmetrical beauty of its forms, accentuated by armrests so generously proportioned they double as side tables. leisureplan.co.uk « gandiablasco.com « gomodern.co.uk « dedon.de «

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Sublime spa serenity Interior aesthetics make the world of difference to locations deemed to be a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation, especially when the customer pays a premium for the privilege! Inex takes a closer look inside two exclusive London spa and health clubs to expose exactly what creates that luxury interior ambience.

uxury London hotel, The Landmark London, has transformed its spa into an oasis of tranquility for guests. Spa and Health Club Manager Joey Cererio says: “Spending time at the spa will help you relax and revive body and soul. Our experts in fitness can aid you in achieving fitness goals and our spa and health club will provide a respite from the daily grind.” A distinctive luxury feel flows throughout the interior where muted tones are used with serene colour schemes of pale green and cream set against sumptuous dark wood. Joey continues: “Creating a home from home experience is the most important aspect of making a

Above: Contrasting surface textures complement the luxury spa design This image: Incorporating a fireplace brings warmth to ESPA’s neutral palette

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33 SPA/HEALTH CLUB Lighting is integral to creating the right atmosphere

luxury leisure environment – both in terms of service and design that evokes a sense of relaxation. A spa needs to be an inspirational and calm environment where visitors can indulge. “The use of high-quality materials and finishings is what makes it high-end. We have used Helen Sheane wall coverings, Biaoco Luna flooring ceramics, Santos Rosewood flexwood and Solaglass panels in the corridor. Additionally, all facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standard; the aim is to create an environment where guests can truly relax and unwind in sumptuous surroundings.” The Landmark London team worked with not only interior companies, but also specialist companies such as Mcdonald Design Partnership (in an engineering capacity) and Ashleigh

House Developments (specialists in advising for quality health projects). Voted Best European Spa 2013, ESPA Life at Corinthia Hotel London offers fitness, nutrition, complementary healthcare and luxury spa treatments for face and body. With integrated health from Max Tomlinson, a gym managed by personal trainer to the athletic elite, Stephen Price and hairdresser to the A-list, ESPA Life is the next generation of Spa. Light welcomes guests to the spa, which slowly descends into rich and opulent darkness. Strong curved walls and soft contours enhance the energy flow and create individual pods and cocooning spaces of peace and comfort from the warmth of the ambient fireplaces and atmospheric mood lighting. The sophisticated use of Calacatta and black Italian

The Landmark London benefits from a calm environment

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marble, rich black and champagne lacquer panels, stained dark oak, textured leather, polished chrome and pewter art work create a spa which is elegant yet contemporary, innovative yet sumptuous; the place to see and be seen but undeniably private and exclusive. Situated just a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, ESPA Life at Corinthia is perfectly positioned for business clientele, leisure guests and health conscious city dwellers. Spread over four floors and covering 3,300 square metres, the enormity and grandeur is simply breathtaking. Designed with GA Design, no expense was spared on this innovative concept where the finest materials were used to create a space in which guests can luxuriate, socialise, relax and exercise. Every detail has been thoughtfully incorporated to raise the bar on spa excellence. landmarklondon.co.uk « espalifeatcorinthia.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM

Above: ESPA’s luxury pool Right: Unique sauna design aids ultimate relaxation

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Sprout it from the rooftops Inventive and extraordinary ways of incorporating greenery into urban landscapes are on the rise. Urban Roof Gardens – one of London’s leading architecture and design practice that specialises in iconic roof gardens – speaks to Inex about creating green open spaces in crowded environments.

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rom private stylish city gardens to large commercial projects, creating new green spaces out of thin air and enhancing the life of urban dwellers by providing aesthetically looking patches of green are both ecofriendly and functional. Roof terraces are wonderful, outdoor living spaces with numerous benefits. One advantage is that they create the ability to retain and manage rainwater, as green roofs absorb up to 75% of rainfall, thus reducing the runoff dramatically and lowering the risk of floods. Green spaces also attract local wildlife by the indigenous

flora which can provide habitats for native bird and insect populations. Another advantage is that micro climates are modified by reducing the temperature in cities by as much as 5°C. Plants, through transpiration, directly cool air and can reduce the surface roof of temperatures. Green spaces improve city air quality. They also trap 85% particulates on their leaf surfaces. Roof gardens help environments but can also reduce energy bills. Roof gardens act as further insulation against heat and sound as buildings with roof gardens lose 30% less heat in the winter and are cooler in the summer and offer year

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round insulation. They also protect the roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterproof membrane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; roof gardens extend the life of the existing roof fabric by 70%. A fine example of a roof garden that has dramatically enhanced an urban terrace at the same time as incorporating high-end design has recently been completed in Central London. Victoria 1 is part of a bigger project consisting of two terraces belonging to the same flat. One of the terraces in this penthouse located in the very heart of London, this space provides a contemporary extension to the lower floor living areas. A glade of silver birch trees is contained behind a curving stoneclad wall. The stone flooring echoes

Above left: Intelligent use of plants, grass and decking can make a stunning contemporary statement Above: Incorporating flowerbeds presents an opportunity for colour Right: Urban gardens present unparalleled views of the city landscape

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the Fibonacci curve of the wall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each slab individually cut to create an extraordinary dramatic result. At night, concealed lighting highlights the trees and subtly illuminates the floor without competing with the wonderful city views beyond. Silver birch trees were also used in a unique London Bridge project, where a dramatic line of trees afford both containment and screening to this otherwise very exposed roof terrace. Designed for entertainment, the built-in bar provides a focal point and contemporary yet inexpensive furniture offers seating. A green wall provides a backdrop to this party space. At night, concealed spotlights illuminate the trees and green wall, and also the bar also reveals a transparent and under-lit ice bucket ideal for bottles of wine or vodka! Whether used for entertainment or as a personal oasis, a roof garden provides a wonderful outdoor INEX-ONLINE.COM

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Right: The Victoria 1 Project flows smoothly from interior to exterior Far right: This London Bridge project includes a bar with under-lit ice bucket Above: Unique flooring edges makes for a quirky feature in Victoria 1 Above right: This terrace benefits from under-lighting Top right: Urban rooftops are a great location for outdoor kitchens

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40 RURAL GARDEN

Bringing Southern France to Dorset Janine Pattinson Studios is a leading UK landscape and garden design practice. Inex caught up with Janine about the thoughts behind her studio’s latest garden project.

e were approached by our clients after they had completed an extensive refurbishment of their new home in Bournemouth, Dorset. The garden had been neglected and contained a very large conifer close to the house which dominated the space and took a lot of the light. The clients wished to get permission to remove the conifer and to have the garden redesigned to complement their new home. Luckily this was forthcoming and once the tree was taken out it was possible to see the area to be designed. The design brief was clear – a modern scheme which had the ‘Wow’ factor. They were particularly interested in a Mediterranean-inspired scheme due to their regular holidays to the South of France. The new garden needed to look good all year round and to be relatively low maintenance. A raised water INEX-ONLINE.COM

feature and elegant lighting for after-dark drama were definites. The homeowners particularly liked clipped buxus plants and had an extensive collection of good quality terracotta pots which were to be incorporated. There were some screening issues to be addressed now that the conifer had gone. With a clear brief and a clear site we were able to confidently begin the design process. A large sunny terrace to the rear of the house was designed to provide an excellent space for dining and relaxing. An existing garden wall was rendered and made the perfect place to locate the raised water feature. A simple stainless steel letterbox style water cascade down onto pebbles created just the right amount of sound and movement in that area. Wide, shallow matching granite steps lead down to the lawn and the lawn is edged with granite slabs to create a path all around the garden. On the eastern side of the lawn we chose matching

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mature olive trees underplanted with a variety of herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses and spring bulbs like tulips. The colour theme of blues, purples, silvers and creams added to the Mediterranean feel. The borders on the opposite side receive less sunshine and so the olive trees there are under panted with shade loving perennials like hellebores and ferns. The screening and privacy issues were solved by using trained hornbeam trees. These ingeniously trained trees are maintained at their chosen height by a simple annual trim. At the far end of the lawn a raised seating area encompasses a composite decking area, cedar seating with sloping backrest, a cantilevered pergola for scented climbers and lush planting for yearround variety and interest. Semi mature Japanese maples make the newly planted garden look as if it has been there for years. A fire bowl can be placed on the decking to warm people up on cooler summer evenings. Our studio won a National Design Excellence Award for another South-of-France-inspired garden design. The Grand Designs’ award-winning weekend retreat had a one-acre plot that was steeply sloping and virtually

unusable to the family. Our brief was to create a piece of Provence in this corner of Dorset and make it family-friendly. They wanted to include a top-quality swimming pool, pool house with shower, toilet and changing facilities, boules allée and plenty of space for relaxing and dining by day and entertaining by night. The over-riding instruction from the client was to create something ‘truly iconic’ that would attract attention as an outstanding garden to complement this stunning house. The homeowners love of Provence was reflected in the limited variety of materials used and the restricted palette of plants that we allowed ourselves. Foliage and flower colours were limited to blues, purples, silver, white and cream by using olive trees, verbena bonariensis, lavender, perovskia, liatris, rosemary, boxwood, sage, white roses and wisteria. This once barren and unusable site has now become a haven for wildlife; the air is alive with dragonflies, butterflies and bees. Water harvesting from the gym roof and generous compost bins, along with organic gardening principles, ensure that this garden will sustain and thrive in the years to come. www.janinepattison.com «

Top: The Bournemouth property includes a row of olive trees Above: The awardwinning design makes the most of the stunning vista Left: Janine Pattinson transformed an unusable acre into a vision of serenity

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Outdoor illumination With outdoor living becoming increasingly popular, decorative exterior lighting is essential in creating a relaxing outdoor space. Chris Jordan, Managing Director of Luxury lighting specialist Christopher Wray, highlights how to successfully illuminate exterior areas.

t is important to illuminate a garden to extend its use. With the right mix of lighting, including permanent fixtures, decorative and even candlelight, you can create a multitude of effects and atmospheres within an exterior space. There are certain features in every exterior space that serve as focal points and these can be enhanced vastly with up lighting and down lighting. To illuminate trees, water features and flowerbeds, floodlights are a great option. Architectural plants are most conductive to lighting and multistem plants allow the light to travel through the canopy creating both volume and depth. Add further

drama through lighting tall trees, up-lighting the trunk and the canopy from multiple locations. By placing lighting near water you can create amazing reflections and a magical, romantic atmosphere. Introduce wall lights as a decorative feature to create a warm welcome for visitors. Using uplighters against a wall or fence can create space-enlarging illusions. It is a good idea to use LED or solar powered lights when placing lighting in flowerbeds and against wooden as these have minimal heat emission. Whether used for relaxation or entertaining, decks and patios are generally the most used part of the garden. It is important here, therefore, to consider various types of lights, providing options for different purposes to suit the versatile space. By using a combination of recessed lighting, decorative lanterns, statement pieces such as an exterior chandelier, free-standing decorative floor lamps and candle-lighting, you will be able to create the perfect setting for entertaining. Installing luxury outdoor lighting – such as Christopher Wray’s new Venezia – within a landscape can

create a romantic sanctuary, while floor lamps and hanging pendants are perfect for introducing layered lighting for alfresco dining. Floor lamps can also create a statement outdoor lighting scheme with the added benefit of being portable to move around the space. To light an exterior floor space on decks and patios install recessed lighting in the wall approximately 45cm from the ground. LED lighting is now available in various shades of colour and do not give out much heat. For raised decks and patios consider riser lights for stairway safety. Under hand rail lighting (LED STRIPS) is a great way to safely and discreetly light the stairs. christopherwray.com « INEX-ONLINE.COM

46 MAY DESIGN SERIES PREVIEW

May Design Series Preview Inex’s hand-picked selection of exhibitor highlights from the industry-leading show at London’s ExCeL from 18-20 May

1. Altfield B412

1. Altfield is a leading resource for beautiful textiles, wallcoverings and leather, 3 distributing a number of high end lines from around the world. It also produces its own collections of Wallcovering, Fabric and Faux leathers which blend perfectly with the brands represented. Products and brands are the perfect complement for high end residential and commercial interiors. Altfield is exhibiting at May Design Series for the first time this year. www.altfield.com 020 7351 5893

2. Following the successful launch of the Bromford at KBB Birmingham, fitting specialist Armac Martin’s new range will get its first showing in London along with a further seven further new ranges. Armac Martin has invested heavily in product development in the last few years following a successful rebrand. Product is manufactured in its Birmingham factory and is hand finished to the highest standard. www.armacmartin.co.uk 0121 359 2111

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2. Armac Martin E31

3. Crosswater A90, G26

4. Mono Lighting I71

5. Salice D100, D120

63. For bathrooms and cloakrooms that are as beautifully crafted as they are designed, Crosswater’s Mike Pro Collection delivers on function, style and quality for a look that encapsulates a modern elegance. Designed by Crosswater with versatility in mind, the range suits a variety of applications from the hospitality and leisure sectors to residential properties. You can view the new range at Crosswater’s May Design Series stand. www.crosswater.co.uk 0845 873 8840

4. Mono produces high-quality professional linear architectural LED lighting products, utilising the latest LED, driver and thermal technology to produce outstanding performance. Its range of MONOFLEX Linear LED utilise Samsung LED coupled with on-board integrated controller for optimal performance, colour consistency and lumen output throughout life. Coupled with the MONOLINE range of aluminium extrusion enables seamless architectural integration for any design. www.monoled.com 0207 277 0426

5. Salice will be exhibiting its range of furniture fittings for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms at the May Design Series. Visitors can view a selection of its product range, including the Slider S20 two-door coplanar sliding system which is a popular choice with today’s designers due to its combined features of reliability, aesthetic design and ergonomic advantages. Slider S20 is suitable for kitchen cabinets, sideboards and small wall cabinets. www.saliceuk.co.uk 01480 413831

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8. Hamilton Litesat P111 8 6. Armourcoat has announced the launch of the Duncan MacKellar Signature Collection of exclusive polished plaster wall finishes. Devised by Armourcoat founder and Creative Director Duncan MacKellar, the Signature finishes reflect his unique creativity and passion, with an expert understanding of decorative plaster techniques. The launch also commemorates the pinnacle of the Armourcoat business at its 30 year anniversary. www.armourcoat.com 01732 467993

7. Iain James Furniture’s expansive collection of furniture spans four centuries, from William and Mary to the Art Deco period taking influence from designers and makers of traditional furniture, such as Adam, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Respectful of its environmental responsibilities the company is a founder member of Woodland Heritage, an organisation with interest in the long-term sustainment of woodlands and forests. www.iainjamesfurniture.co.uk 0115 973 4481

8. Hamilton Litestat, decorative electrical wiring accessories specialist and lighting control and multi-room audio systems manufacturer, is showing its on-trend releases and its all new website. Visitors are invited to Hamilton’s stand for guided tour of Hamilton’s new generation Mercury Control technology. The company is promoting a new range of wireless control ancillaries and its newly launched LED Dimmer. www.hamilton-litestat.com 01747 860088

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1. Villa Nova introduces six stunning new collections this season. The April 2014 launch offers a breadth of new fabrics that provide pattern and texture combined with practicality and inventive design. Including Loki – a vivid collection that features a variety of vibrant designs influenced by patterns from across the globe, in lively colour combinations. Villa Nova design and produce an eclectic range of furnishing and upholstery fabrics and wallcoverings. Villa Nova is part of The Romo Group and the range is available worldwide through an extensive network of selected interior designers and retail outlets. www.villanova.co.uk 01623 756 699

2. Forget wet trades, grouting and waiting time when you want a stylish tile effect floor. IDS’ ProClick luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring offers an ideal alternative to a conventionally tiled floor with a choice of five designs that can be quickly and easily installed with a fast-click system to create a hardwearing and stylish floorcovering. ProClick can be used in most domestic applications including kitchens and bathrooms and comes with a 15 year residential and 8 year light commercial limited warranty against manufacturing defect. ProClick LVT is waterproof, warm underfoot, resistant to indentations and will not chip or crack. www.idsurfaces.co.uk 08457 298 298

3. The global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface, worked with Middlesex University on the refurbishment of Fenella House, Hendon Campus, to provide sustainable and innovative flooring products and services for the project. The university required a solution that would help it to boost the environmental credentials of the project. Interface therefore suggested the old carpet tiles were recycled through its groundbreaking process, ReEntry 2.0. The like-for-like recycling system, developed by Interface, reclaims end of life carpet for use in the yarn and backing of new tiles across the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranges. www.interface.com 08705 304030

4.Offering a broad palette of colours, woodgrains and patterns, VIVIX by Formica Group exterior facade panels help architects and designers to create exclusive looks with colour-blocked facades. This is a great way to rejuvenate properties or design innovative patterns to make a building stand out, creating dynamic exteriors and breaking up an otherwise flat facade. VIVIX panels have been used for projects all around the world to create exciting designs. Recent projects include the Lakua-Arriaga health clinic in Spain by the architect Gerardo Zarrabeitia, for which VIVIX panels in Carnaval have been specified. www.formica.com 0191 259 3512

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5. Symmetry and stylish innovation has ensured BLANCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest offering suits both contemporary and classic kitchen designs. The company which prides itself on an exclusive range of premium sinks, taps and accessories, has introduced the new ADON XL 6 S SILGRANIT PuraDur II sink that is both practical and eye-catching. The wellbalanced design is raised on an all-round rim to provide exceptional ergonomics and a sleek appearance within a kitchen setting. www.blanco.co.uk 01923 635200

6. Bette is introducing four extra-large sizes into its innovative enamelled steel BetteFloor Side flush-to-floor shower area range and is also, for the first time, providing the option of ordering the product with Betteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BetteUpstand, which does away with the need for silicone where the shower floor meets the wall tiles. BetteFloor Side is permanently water-proof, easy to clean, hygienic and fits perfectly into the floor tiling pattern. www.bette.co.uk 0844 800 0547

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7. HI-MACS has provided outdoor furniture for a private home in Germany. The unique features of HI-MACS material enable the creation of designer furniture in a variety of different colours and shapes. The material is perfect for the outdoors as it does not absorb moisture and is extremely stain-resistant. www.himacs.eu 01483 274626

8. Abet Laminatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compact grade laminates are colouring The Healthy Living Zone which forms part of the Wigan Life Centre. The facility uses a combination of compact grade laminates from the Colours and Legni woodgrain ranges. The mix of hues with the woodgrains have created bright and dramatic cubicles. www.abetuk.com 020 7473 6915

9. Known for discovering and nurturing young design talent, Healâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has joined forces with three emerging textile designers to create a new collection of printed cushions. Designed by Kangan Arora, Daniel Heath and Maxine Sutton, this exclusive range is limited edition and beautifully crafted. www.heals.co.uk 08700 240 780

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10. As an established UK manufacturer with more than 30 years of lighting experience, Illuma works closely with its customers to ensure that design, quality and service underpin all that they do. This philosophy ensures that they lead the way in creative, practical and cost effective lighting solutions for the commercial, retail and leisure sectors. All products are supported by Illuma’s renowned 5 year guarantee with a wide range of standard products available for next day delivery. www.illuma.co.uk 01332 818200

11. As part of Iittala’s move towards developing a wider collection of meaningful, small furniture and accessories for the home, 2014 sees the launch of exciting new additions to the brand’s lighting range. Table lamp Leimu masterfully combines glass and concrete together is now available in an elegant grey. With its smooth yet handmade feel, Leimu brings an elegant point of interest to any space and is available in two sizes. www.iittala.com 00800 800 57800

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