indesign magazine - january 2013 issue

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Kitchens: Cooking Up A Storm

A Week In The Life Of Roselind Wilson

JANUARY 2013

NEW How I Met The Brief

Four Show Previews!

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Welcome to the first issue of 2013.

i hope all of your resolutions are kept – every year i am most virtuous until the first temptation is put in my way, usually less than a week in!

We’ve a brand-new series starting this month – How i Met The Brief – each month an interior designer will walk us through one of their projects, explaining the thinking behind their designs and decisions. in the first, Clare Pascoe shows us a lovely 1950s home she dressed for a marketing campaign.

in our other features in this issue we look at some lovely kitchens and have some interesting trends comments from designers and manufacturers, and for those adding an air of entertainment to a project we see both hi-tech and traditional masterpieces.

And if you’re incorporating foliage into your projects then look no further than our indoor Plants & Living Walls feature where we examine the benefits of both real and artificial greenery.

The 2013 expo programme kicks off in January with interiors UK and The Hospitality show, both at the neC, and HOMe 2013 at earls Court, then in early February we’re heading off to the Business Design Centre in London for the surface Design show.

i hope 2013 is a happy and successful year for you!

Juliet Davies editor editor@indesignmagazine.co.uk

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Front CovEr iMAgE: The North West design Centre opens a new media suite showroom in Manchester (see p 24)

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A look ahead to iNTeRiORS UK at the NeC

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Return trip to earls Court for HOMe 2013

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London’s Business design Centre hosts The Surface design Show

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Back to the NeC for the Hospitality Show Preview

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A week in the life of Ros Wilson

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At leisure with home entertainment

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We’re cooking up a storm with the latest kitchen trends

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indoor plants and living walls bring the outside in

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New Series: “How i Met The Brief” with Clare Pascoe

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The Biid launch a series of ‘Private View’ events

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New Biid CPds announced for 2013

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Support for the Surface design Show from the Biid

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Catch Sue Timney’s talk at interiors UK

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INTERIORS UK Show Preview

Looking for the place to spot the industry’s next big names? Then a visit to the New Design Britain Awards at INTERIORS UK’s 2013 show is a must!

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he New Design Britain Awards are one of the most important competitions in the UK for young design talent, giving recognition to students for innovative and groundbreaking work and providing an opportunity for INTERIORS UK to encourage new young stars and look to the future of the furniture industry.

The sixteen deserving finalists of New Design Britain, across four different categories – furniture, accessories, surfaces and fabrics – have just been announced.

They have secured themselves a coveted place to exhibit their unique and innovative work at the NEC show.

The shortlisted products have been decided by industry recognised judges such as Rob Scarlett of Scarlett Design UK, Anthony Rayworth of the National Design Academy, Martin Rapko, designer at Willis & Gambier, Mark Hutchinson of Hutchinson Furniture, esteemed journalist and author Barbara Chandler, Dids MacDonald CEO of ACID and Diane Goode of Fromental.

Don’t miss INTERIORS UK at the NEC Birmingham from 20th to 23rd January, where you can see all the latest products from this year’s finalists and find out who has been selected as the winners of each category.

The finalists in each category are: Furniture Daniel Schofield: Shifty Daniel Schofield: Department Table Daniel Edwards: Club Chair Cristiana Ionescu: Vanity Table Accessories Hannah Ring: Hannahs Hangar Daniel Schofield: What A Corker Daniel Edwards: Clip Light Cristiana Ionescu: The Three Bears Surfaces Helen Dugdale: Paper Knotwood Gemma Joyce: Room Dividers Elsa Sandy: Lovelace light + Laceum table Ceri Stephenson: Wall panelling

Helen Dugdale’s CNC Paper-Knotwood

Fabrics Sian O Doherty: Perceived Perceptions Tabitha Steward: Indiabilly Victoria Guy: Floral Reborn Alice Howard-Graham: Linear Geometry

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HOME 2013 Show Preview

Having firmly established itself as the must-see first UK homewares and interiors event of the year, the second edition of Home is set to present the hottest line-up of international brands and creative homegrown talent

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uilding on the unprecedented success of the launch, Home 2013, at Earls Court from 13th to 15th January, will be 45% bigger in 2013, allowing more space to showcase a carefully-vetted selection of high quality, innovative and diverse products from the most exciting brands in the UK and around the world; many of whom have already confirmed that Home will be their exclusive UK platform for Spring 2013.

Home 2013 will be an international event, bringing together brands and retailers from around the world. The second edition welcomes some of the most exciting brands from across the globe to the capital city including 95%, Royal VKB, Ary Trays, Eva Solo, Skandium, Marimekko, Bugatti, Ferm Living, Kinto, Design House Stockholm,Jonathan Adler, Fatboy, Alessi, Graypants, Seletti, Blomus, Jansen + co, Koziol, Leff Amsterdam, Kitsch Kitchen, Magisso, House Doctor, Stelton, Bloomingville, Greengate, 8mood, Iittala, Lovearamics, FoxfordHome and many more.

Home 2013 will see a celebration of emerging British talent in the Homegrown area of the show. Dedicated to new and innovative British design companies, Homegrown offers the chance for new designer-makers to meet the commercial retail market for the first time.

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G Plan showing as part of HemingwayDesign Hemingway at Home: Since selling Red or Dead in the late 1990s, Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway and their team of young designers have worked across just about every aspect of design from affordable housing, landscape and urban design, to event and museum design, graphic, fashion and products for the home.

After a fourteen year hiatus from the trade event calendar, at Home 2013 HemingwayDesign will bring together their products for the home in The Hemingway Home. Hemingway at Home will feature HemingwayDesign products for Antler, Bliss Home, British Ceramic Tile, Crown Paint, G Plan, Graham & Brown, Harvey Maria, John Lewis, Surface View and The Rubber Flooring Co.

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New Products From James Latham At Surface Design Show James Latham is gearing up for the Surface Design Show in February where, as well as showcasing some of its already established premium surface products, it will unveil two exciting new surface materials for 2013 which are bound to create plenty of interest among architects and interior designers

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Also new for 2013 is ‘Nevamar’, a High Pressure Laminate (HPL) which boasts a unique armoured protection (ARP) technology, meaning it can stand up to more abuse than similar products. The result is a decorative product that will look newer for longer.

The Latham’s stand (at 108, 110 and 112) will also feature its highly popular solid surface material, HI-MACS®, which can

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be thermoformed to almost any 3D shape and allows for perfectly imperceptible joints, so even large-area installations have the appearance of one seamless application. Also on show will be the high quality, solid-wood laminated panel, Texwood, plus Synergii from Wilsonart, a premium HPL worktop.

HIF (Holz in Form) Finesse, a revolution in conventional timber veneer paneling which gives dimension, depth and texture to an otherwise flat surface and offers eleven embossed MDF panels – each supplied with its own unique textured finish – will also be on show.

Through 10 strategically based depots, James Latham has nationwide coverage across the UK and Ireland and is able to offer all of these products for prompt collection or delivery within 24-72 hours, depending on location.

HIF is a revolution in conventional timber veneer panelling which gives dimension, depth and texture to an otherwise flat surface

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Surface Design Show Preview The Surface Design Show is the only bespoke event for surface materials and is now firmly recognised as the event to attend for architects, interior designers and specifiers

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Surface Design Show 2013 features thoughtprovoking and inspiring talks, seminars and live debates to enrich the exhibition.

These include the FX Live Debate hosted by Aiden Walker and an energetic PechaKucha presentation with Felix Mara from AJ. Future Thinking, a popular display of emerging materials and technology, will highlight the philosophy behind the development and selection of materials for architecture and design, and their influence on the work of architects and designers in the 21st Century.

panels and wall coverings based on 3D textiles. Decustik will be displaying their exclusive Degrafik technology which allows them to reproduce images in relief on flat surfaces for both indoor and outdoor surfaces. Silva Wood Flooring’s Model Unique series provides a new finish for the UK market, offering 100% Canadian Hardwood floors with an array of stunning finishes such as evocative reds, subtle greys and brilliant whites.

Telling Architectural is launching Lucem Light Transmitting Concrete Interactive facades.

Product innovation this year includes showcases from Bottle Alley Glass with their glass translucent splash-backs made from recycled glass bottles and available in a variety of colours. Burlington Stone will focus on the Kirkstone range of stones, for which they’ve recently acquired quarrying rights. Casalis presents Architextiles, acoustic

The winners of the Surface Design Awards will be announced on Thursday 7th February 2013, the last day of Surface Design Show.

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ou’ll be in good company – over 4000 visitors are expected through the doors of the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from 5th to 7th February 2013.

to mark its 10th anniversary; the Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally.

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The Hospitality Show Preview Running at the NEC Birmingham from 21st to 23rd January, The Hospitality Show is the largest UK foodservice and hospitality exhibition and will bring together over 350 exhibitors from the UK and abroad

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he Hospitality Show is a unique trading platform showcasing the cutting edge in food and drink, catering equipment, interiors, exteriors, tableware and technology, alongside world class culinary competition Salon Culinaire. As well as a new look and feel for 2013, the show has new halls, a fabulous new in-show café and new business briefings and mentoring sessions to inspire.

Visitors to The Hospitality Show have the chance to participate in these interactive Business Briefing sessions tackling key industry issues and can also book FREE face-to-face mentoring with some of the most respected names in the industry – chef patron of Luke’s Dining Room, Luke Thomas, and Aktar Islam, winner of the BBC’s Great British Menu and head chef at Birmingham’s Lasan join creative chef for Pret A Manger, Nick Sandler, Managing Director of Grand Union Bars Adam Marshall, and FOH consultancy guru and star of BBC’s The Restaurant, David Moore.

Design-conscious visitors should head for the Interiors section featuring furniture, soft furnishings and tableware covering all the angles for buyers looking to enhance their front-of-house offer. Another must-see feature is the new Design Inspiration Stage giving visitors the chance to learn about stunning new concepts and innovative approaches to design.

It will feature expert speakers from leading companies including Conran & Partners, Farrow & Ball and Foster & Partners, with a programme covering everything from boutique hotel, restaurant and bar design to new and funky design ideas. There will be sessions dedicated to urban, energy-saving, and cost-conscious design, with an interior designer’s “how-to” segment on the final day of the show.

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A Week In The Life Of‌ Ros Wilson Ros Wilson started working in the industry in South Africa 12 years ago. Upon moving to London she gained valuable experience with notable designers David Collins and Helen Green, and established Roselind Wilson Design in February 2010

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Monday i like to get to the office really early to run through emails and plan my day. When the team arrives we have a catch up and discuss this week’s events. i then head off to a photoshoot for a project we have completed for a Georgian family home in Bayswater.

The project was formerly comprised of three separate apartments that have now been joined to form one huge penthouse.

When i return to the office i clear emails before heading to the gym to arrive just in time for my spinning class.

Tuesday i am meeting my Hampstead client first thing. We have completely gutted this property and redesigned the entire interior, having spent the better part of a year working closely with the client to achieve her dream home. from this meeting i head to Harrods to review the furniture collection at fendi and take advantage of the venue to meet with a supplier. Because a girl LOVeS chocolate, i arrange to meet at Cafe Godiva to run through our design of the bespoke bar as well as the other joinery pieces. Taking a chance, i call an old client whose nearby property i designed some time ago. Luckily she is at home, so i pop across the road to meet with her and have a good catch up.

As i leave she informs me she has kindly recommended me to a friend of hers. When i return to the office my phone beeps with a reminder that the copy is due for my monthly article for Home Owner Magazine. i clear emails and make my way home where i tap on the laptop until late.

Palace Court penthouse guest bathroom

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Wednesday An early start today as we have a new client presentation. i review all the work with the team and make the final tweaks before i head out to meet a client at the Wolseley for brunch. it’s a great interior and reminds me of the time i spent at David Collins Studio. eggs, toast and a decaf cappuccino down the hatch and then back to the office. The new client is from Moscow and is only in London for 24 hours. We have one opportunity to impress, so we have pulled out all the stops.

The client is very happy with the proposal and wishes to proceed.

Palace Court penthouse’s sumptuous dining room

Thursday The day begins with a site meeting at the new offices that i have taken over a year to find. We survey the new space and i brief the team on their respective tasks. i then head off to meet my Hampstead client to source artwork and accessories. We start at Alfie’s Market and make our way along Marylebone High Street and the Kings road. My phone rings and it is a new client enquiring if we can meet the following day. i diarise the details and after a long and tiring day i’m thrilled to be having dinner with some ex-colleagues from Helen Green Design. We meet every so often at the fun and trendy electric House in Notting Hill to catch up and compare notes. We notice Kelly Hoppen at the table alongside and continue to chat long into the evening.

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The stunning kitchen of the Palace Court penthouse Friday Today starts with a client meeting in Holland Park’s Addison Road. The client has procured an oversized artwork for the living room and I must advise on its placement and discuss options for a new console to be positioned below it. I take advantage of being in the area to visit the

Chelsea Harbour Design Centre to source final fabrics for the Hampstead job. On my way out I stop in at the RIBA bookshop for a browse of one of London’s best collections of design books. The pace of the studio slows down at the end of Friday and at 7.30pm I officially allow myself down time. My mobile phone buzzes on my desk

and the familiarity of the message brings a smile to my face: “downstairs...”. It’s date night (my husband’s and my ritual for the past six years). With such busy schedules, Friday night is when, for just a few hours, we stop thinking about work and enjoy a wonderful meal and a glass of wine together.

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Saturday Just another day in the office! I usually make it in by 9.30am and use the day to catch up. The demands of running a business must be managed and for me this all takes place on a Saturday when the phones are quiet and there are no meetings. I review some pending PR deadlines and then collate the financial records for submission to the bookkeeper.

I review the details of our website redesign, do the year-end appraisals and then spend some time on the business development strategy for 2013. At 6pm I call it a day and head home.

The guest cloakroom at the Palace Court penthouse

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Sunday This morning I head out for brisk run while the world sleeps. The reward is a stunning breakfast at Graceland in Kensal Rise. I then head to Portobello Road where the market is closed but the shops are still open. I love to spend time working my way through the

bric-a-brac and vintage finds. I return home and allow myself the rest of the day off to relax and prepare for the week ahead.

There is a hefty pile of design magazines that I have been meaning to read for some time. I make myself a decaf coffee and get comfortable on the sofa with the magazines.

As I flick through, I notice a new fabric range from Zoffany. It reminds me of a wallpaper I was sourcing for the new office, which in turn reminds me of the office furniture I wanted to review. I grab the lap top and start to source office chairs... the magazines get pushed aside for another day.

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North West Design Centre Opens Inspirational Media Suite The new challenge of any modern interior is the true integration of design and technology. The North West Design Centre has met this challenge head on with the latest cinema room and media suite in their Manchester showroom

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eople want to be inspired by their interior and the launch of our new media suite helps clients visualise how this can be achieved with cutting edge technology and beautiful finishes. The original idea for this area was developed in conjunction with our technology partners Habitech, Epson and Rako. They

were all excited by the idea of having a demonstration area in the North West which would be suitable for both residential and commercial projects. The launch has been a major success and an area we are really proud of,” explains Centre Manager Denise Jones.

resource centre, providing vast showrooms and specialist trade facilities for designers, architects and owners. Spread across two floors incorporating leading interior brands and associate suppliers, it is well established as a leading destination for interior professionals.

The North West Design Centre is a unique facility specifically created as a project

“In the media suite, we wanted to incorporate a range of unusual and stunning materials including a custom designed door with specialist distressed liquid metal finishes, timber flooring with stylish inset carpet from Jab which softened the area and improved acoustics, Venetian high gloss polished plaster walls, integrated bio fuel fireplace, concealed AV wall incorporating black glass and bespoke ceramic tiles from Laminam. 3D Epson projector with concealed drop down screen, Nuvo control system including blue ray player and music server, Sonance architectural speakers and Launch Port incorporating a wall mounted i-Pad with demo pad software which provides seamless integrated control”, explained Denise.

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Let Me Entertain You With more people looking to spend their leisure time at home, designing for entertainment means a lot more than simply choosing a corner for the television!

Markson Pianos: Retro is in, repro is out

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n today’s hectic world, people want a space that they can relax and lose themselves in, to forget about the stresses of everyday life. Entertaining at home is the new going out, and our clients are looking at how to make their homes more enjoyable,” said Matt Wayne, Design Consultant at Finite Solutions.

Home cinema systems are a natural choice, creating rooms specifically for home

entertainment purposes; featuring individual cinema seats and subtle lighting features, the cinema experience begins before you have even switched the system on!

“Many clients do not have a room that they can dedicate to a home cinema but with careful planning it is possible to incorporate many of the features of a home cinema into a room that may serve another purpose such as a family room or lounge,” explained Matt. “Projector screens that emerge from

the ceiling and invisible speakers are just a few of the tools at our disposal to bring big screen entertainment into your living room. We also do a lot of multi-room systems, so all the family can enjoy different entertainment at the same time throughout the house. All the equipment can be centrally located giving you the benefit of the technology without any of the clutter.”

Getting to grips with tech has never been easier. With the rise of smart phones more

in.VOGUE : 27 people are enjoying playing with technology and Finite Solutions have several clients who now control their entire home via their iPhone or iPad – from music, lighting and heating to security cameras. The increasing use of this mobile technology means clients can retain the same level of control over their properties wherever they may be in the world.

“We have seen more clients requesting voice and gesture control. This is still relatively new, but catching on fast,” said Phillip. “The launch of Siri and Kinect for Xbox have made it possible to control home technology through speech and movement.”

For 2013, forecasts Phillip, “wireless technologies will be on the rise, as well as streaming solutions. Cabling infrastructure will continue to reduce, moving away from proprietary cables and to that of a more standard approach.”

Phillip Pini, Crestron UK Ltd’s Systems Design Engineer, has also noticed the rapid increase in tablet popularity and wireless devices in the home automation arena.

“This is a huge trend,” Phillip observed.

“Home automation generally is increasing, with homeowners expecting more from their properties. They want to be able to select a movie or music from their favourite chair. Crestron makes this a possibility and offers the ultimate lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Adjust lights, shades, temperature and more; the possibilities are endless!”

Geoffrey Parker Games: a complete home entertainment system!

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Finite Solutions’ sitting room for a film buff!

There is nothing like making your own entertainment, and the fun of learning traditional games like backgammon means that you’re never stuck for something to do!

Geoffrey Parker Games produce beautiful products, and their craftsmanship means they are not scared of the threat of the internet market.

“We have seen a sea change within the luxury market in recent years,” observed Max Q. Parker, Chairman and Designer, Geoffrey Parker Games Ltd., “with the luxury consumer in the old traditional markets

becoming far more savvy in their purchases, taking time to read reviews, investigate numerous alternatives and increasing their knowledge often far and above that imparted from the old seats of luxury; Bond Street, Rue St Honoré, Madison Avenue.”

The advent of the internet, instead of destroying niche luxury businesses, is in fact revealing the talents that for many years (in Geoffrey Parker Games’ case, 54 years), have lay hidden behind global brands. “The offer of a complete bespoke service is a great attraction – the client

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Fabulous home cinema experience from Finite Solutions gets what they want, not what a brand wants them to have, and they also feel a greater connection with the item they have had made for them,” said Max. “We see a continued growth in direct artesian purchasing just like one would seek out a vineyard for a great wine rather than purchase from a re-seller. Luxury buying these days is all about the experience, uniqueness and service and not about global glossy advertising!”

Although there is no limit to how much music you can import to your home via CDs

or on-line, there’s little to beat a beautiful musical instrument – and little more rewarding than playing it yourself!

“By far the majority of our domestic customers are looking to buy or hire a small black, or perhaps mahogany or walnut shiny finish upright piano,” Simon Markson, Managing Director, Markson Pianos Ltd. told us. “The current trend is for clean, unfussy, elegant, streamlined design with soft accents and contrasts. Chrome finish for the pedals and hinges look stunning, creating a classic and distinctive look and brass is

on the way out. Although often space is at a premium we notice greater tolerance of slightly larger upright pianos in the run up to 2013.”

Retro is in, repro is out. The antique look is either authentic and lovingly restored, or a bespoke design that is original not pastiche.

Contemporary piano design blends in and reflects rather than dominates its setting.

“This is not always the case with grand pianos where they can often make more of a statement, whether it’s for a loft

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Hidden screen technology from Finite Solutions apartment, atrium or reception room,” added Simon. “There is currently a strong demand for a variety of colour finishes; a revival of white, and a taste for red.

Recently, we supplied a blue grand for the Savoy, a red grand for the Elgar room at the Royal Albert Hall, and a very large white one for spacious apartment. Very patriotic!

Perspex is also popular. We love the challenges of working with manufacturers and designers to create bespoke designs and currently are creating a small grand piano for a New York apartment in a case that it is

more like a piece of sculpture. This becomes a test of combining aesthetics with structural restraints, the art of the possible balanced with the desirable.”

Although 2013 will not see so much innovation in what is anyway a traditional and rather conservative industry, “nevertheless,” concluded Simon, “almost anything can be created for the discerning client. Hi tech has already been incorporated as an option in the modern piano, and silent and self-play systems can be retro-fitted to

most pianos. We will see more sophisticated systems interfacing with digital technology in the home, and meanwhile we welcome another proverbial black, shiny baby grand piano into our showroom!”

So whilst going out to the cinema now may mean staying at home, and gathering around the piano could become a modern pass-time, home entertainment seems here to stay!

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he role of the kitchen has evolved, and changes in lifestyle demand a space that works around individuals. Kitchen designers have had to reflect and compensate for this through their designs and with this in mind, the popularity of open-plan kitchens has risen dramatically.

“Kitchens that incorporate a dining area, integrated seating area or that simply blend the transition between the kitchen and living space are heavily influenced by a more sociable, modern lifestyle,” explained Gabriela Gonzalez, Senior Designer at London Comprex. “Open plan kitchens allow people to communicate whilst preparing or cooking food and are perfect for entertaining guests or for parents to keep an eye on the kids while they play or do homework.”

Advances in technology have also made this open plan style of living possible. With the advancement in efficient extractor fans and

The kitchen has always been recognised as the ‘heart of the home’ and with more emphasis on family-friendly living, open-plan kitchens are becoming very popular

ultra quiet appliances, the kitchen can blend into the living area without encroaching on your conversation.

“In terms of materials,” continued Gabriela, “we are seeing a growing trend for natural elements within the kitchen. Heavily textured wood veneers alongside glossy cabinetry provide a tactile and modern aesthetic that is timeless and effortlessly chic.”

Chris Reeves, Managing Director of Glotech Kitchens, agreed. “A multi-functional kitchen is what you must keep in mind if your want is a family-friendly kitchen.

Creating a space that allows you to cook, entertain, watch TV or make sure the kids are doing their homework epitomises the term ‘family-friendly’. The difficulty can lie when you need quiet for doing any of these activities; if you’re trying to sort out your work emails or watch a movie, but the noise is travelling throughout the space, it can

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London Comprex: Segno Class 2 be really frustrating. Equally, if you like entertaining, but want your guests to be oblivious to the mess, a separate kitchen and dining space might be more suited to you. There are everyday kitchen accidents to think about; do you want food spilled on your laptop or office documents, or would this be better suited to a closed off room?”

If you know the kitchen is going to have definite roles other than just cooking, you can think about this during the planning stages. “Island areas with raised bars can visually allow an open and free flowing space,” suggested Chris, “whilst separating and/or screening the kitchen worktop area from the rest of the room. This

segmentation of the island into two will also prevent spillages from one area reaching the other, so you can happily leave your laptop out.”

Also noticing the trend for seamless integration between kitchen and living spaces is Bernard Otulakowski,

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Ripon White Gloss & Ingleton Grey from RAM Managing Director of SieMatic. “Our new IndividualDesign concept was created to allow designers to select discreet cabinetry that harmonises with the living area and is capable of turning kitchen islands into decorative pieces of furniture. Utilising flexible open shelves for the display of decorative objects can also help to create this move from one area to another.”

While different styles of cabinetry provide the opportunity for individuality, the repetition of key elements, such as the choice of work surface, help to create a sense of fluidity and continuity throughout the design.

And the choice of kitchen also reflects current economic conditions.

“With continued cautious consumer spending, homeowners investing in a new kitchen are looking for longevity in a style that won’t date, can easily be adapted to fluctuating trends and is highly durable,” observed Amanda Watson, Kitchen Product Manager at K Kitchens. “Modern-day classic kitchens tick all these boxes and have recently shown a remarkable come-

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n addition to the printed brochure, launched at the recent USA High Point Market, a complementary website has been launched. The website calculates a retail price in real time allowing instant budget control to the design process.

The Creator concept has been in response to increasing interest from designers in customizing Jonathan Charles’ dining tables.

Chief designer and CEO Jonathan Sowter collaborated with his design team to produce a tailored step-by-step guide for interior designers and retailers. The to-the-tradeonly, 9-step programme offers two different styles; Formal Traditional and Casual Country, which then branches off into six shapes, four leaf extensions, 13 bases, 24 wood finishes, and nine aprons and mouldings.

Once the request is submitted to Jonathan Charles’ customer service, the approximate retail price instantly appears, followed by a drawing within 48 hours. The programme from concept to execution currently takes 14 to 15 weeks, but Jonathan Charles

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Glotech Kitchens: Evoluzione back, but with many contemporary twists.

Shaker styles, simple timber frames and painted timber doors are bang on-trend, with many expertly designed with flexibility to create bespoke looks, via wide choices of colour and accessories.”

often more than, ten years,” says Martin Saxby, Hausys’ Country Manager. “However, a new trend is for renovation and upgrade, and there is still a call for bright or dramatic statement pieces in more contemporary designs.”

LG Hausys, manufacturers of HI-MACS natural acrylic stone solid surface solutions, say that well over half of their volume is for subdued colours and white. “Kitchen buyers are playing it safe in the current climate, as they tend to keep the same kitchen for up to, and

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42 : in.VOGUE muted palette of earthy and industrial tones so that texture can take centre stage.

“It’s about creating contrast, so for example you could place white high gloss units next to concrete and rough oak to create a visually stimulating effect,” he said. “The key colours to use to produce this look are white, black, grey and brown. You can position natural woods such as oak, beech and teak against industrial materials such as concrete, aluminum and stainless steel.

You can also incorporate accents of colour to lift the scheme such as a flash of yellow on internal shelves or on a single run of units.

Detail in these kinds of kitchens should be kept to a minimum so doors should be flush with integrated style handles. The overall look that you are trying to achieve should be effortless and understated.”

simplicity, nothing too fussy, and I expect this to be one of the biggest influences on kitchens over the next few years.”

Both reflecting and influencing the decor of the rest of the property, the kitchen will always remain the heart of the home!

There’s no need to be coy about colour!

“Two-tone has become a popular choice in today’s modern kitchen,” Jim Calverley, Ram Kitchens’ Director of Kitchen Category told us. “Mixing different colours, materials and textures is a trend that has been evident in the UK kitchen furniture market for the last four to five years and links to personalisation. The use of different door finishes can also help to define the various zones in a modern open-plan kitchen space.”

Popular two-tone combinations include ivory and timber, white and timber, and monochrome (black and white) - and the mixing of textures is increasing with gloss doors and wood grain-effect doors.

“The two-tone kitchen trend is likely to continue for some time,” considered Jim, “and it can be applied to both classic and contemporary kitchen styles. The key is

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Green Scene

Plants and flowers bring a whole new dimension to any room, adding freshness and natural decoration

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oth homes and businesses can benefit from added greenery, and one of the ways this is introduced is by installing a living wall.

“What are the advantages of living walls?” asks Anna Roochove, Business Development Manager, Scotscape Limited.

“Apart from the obvious aesthetic beauty

of a well-designed and maintained wall, the ability to incorporate branding in the plant design or even electronic equipment such as flat screen monitors or lighting,the incorporation of a living wall has health and environmental benefits too.”

Plants help to purify the air, and provide a pleasant ambience for staff or customers; living wall systems are environmentally

friendly using minimal water, used externally they offer energy saving benefits to buildings, owing to their insulation properties.

“Living walls offer a refreshing alternative to traditional cut flowers and pot plant combinations,” said Anna, “they use limited space and offer opportunities to ‘green’ a multitude of surfaces. Living walls offer a fresh contemporary approach to interior landscaping which is comparable in cost to traditional planting methods, they are the way forward for space-saving planting.”

When Radisson Blu opened its £22m luxury 218 bedroom hotel at East Midlands Airport, it was keen to have some eye-catching and innovative features, and became the first building in the country to feature a Mobilane LivePanel Indoor system, which they installed in their reception area.

Natural air purification from Scotscape’s Biowall

The living wall has helped the building achieve the highest ever BREEAM sustainability rating for a commercial hotel in the UK. BREEAM evaluations consider a whole host of desired sustainable features and take into account not only energysaving factors but also look at the interior environment. By installing the LivePanel Indoor system in the reception area, not only is the hotel ticking all the right boxes for

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The 10m² panel contains a variety of plants which were grown off-site; taking just one day to install, the only work needed prior to its installation was the fitting of some growing lights. The wall has its own integrated irrigation system powered by a standard 240v supply and is self-contained, cutting out the need for any damp proofing behind the system.

“Three years ago vertical gardening was almost unheard of in the UK,” said landscape architect Felicity Waters, Director of Garden Beet. “It has now become very popular as people are becoming aware that it is possible to purchase gardening products that allow people to grow plants on their walls – outdoors and indoors.”

These systems are perfect for those who live with limited outdoor space. They

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“One of the most important factors to consider before installing an indoor vertical

garden is light,” said Felicity. “This is particularly the case if you wish to grow sun loving herbs in the kitchen such as basil and coriander. ‘Woolly Pocket’ has just released a new indoor planter soon to be available at Garden Beet. Like Minigarden it comes in a variety of colours and simply attaches to the wall. Its clever design ensures a plant’s root system does not become pot-bound.

Indoor plants can happily grow long term in a sensationally modern and sleek wall planter.”

But what if even low maintenance is too much maintenance, or your requirements go beyond seasonally available products?

Artificial plants have improved enormously over recent years.

“The technological revolution has gone a long way towards improving the quality of artificial flowers, however the industry is still very much reliant on the personal touch for creating realistic blooms,” said Alex Whitfield, Managing Director of Floriture.

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50 : in.VOGUE “Designers are consistently striving for botanical authenticity and whilst stems and structures are mechanically moulded, each individual leaf, stamen or petal continues to be hand-painted. This attention to detail means that artificial arrangements are now highly sought after sculptural pieces of art rather than just a table decoration.”

Floriture are finding that orchids are still incredibly popular, as their structural simplicity lends itself well to replication in artificial materials, and there is also a high demand for Hydrangea heads, to create big, bold, loose and natural-looking displays often using more neutral colours such as whites, creams and greens.

The key with designers seems to be maintaining a consistent tone of colours throughout.

“We are finding that seasonality is less important in terms of specifications,” Alex added. “There are many benefits of using artificial blooms over fresh, particularly now that quality is not an issue in terms of spotting the difference. Obvious benefits are longevity. Artificial flowers won’t wilt, lose petals or dry out meaning that they can remain bold and impactful for months on end. Artificial also means low-maintenance – no need for replacing stagnant water, trimming loose leaves or regular replacement.”

New water-based products help reduce static, so displays are dust repellent and minimize allergic reactions. With minimal maintenance and the ability to create bigger, indulgent displays with more flowers and less foliage means greater impact for a one-off spend, not an annual cost.

Long-lasting blooms with Floriture’s artificial flowers “The potential for artificial flowers goes way beyond stems in a vase. We are finding that we can create feature walls, panels and sculptures as artworks in their own right,” claimed Alex. “This gives the designer much more control over their designs being able to specify arrangements as an integral part of the scheme rather than just a temporary feature or afterthought that would ultimately be replaced, perhaps by something completely different.”

Artificial flowers can be used in hard to reach or restricted access areas to fill spaces

such as high-ceilings, fireplaces or recesses with minimum disruption, and the products’ durability makes them suitable for humid treatment rooms, spas, and swimming pools, or spaces with limited light or access to water such as cruise ships.

“Colour is another big factor – using blooms to add colour to enhance a neutral scheme is also possible as we showed in the Shaded White Room, Winner of Sleep 2012,” concluded Alex. “We are changing the perceptions of artificial flowers!”

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Nifty Fifties Vintage contemporary interior designer Clare Pascoe, who specialises in blending mid-century furniture with contemporary elements, tells us ‘how I met the brief’ in the first of our new series

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o.22 Fournier Street stands alone due to its 1950s architecture. Flanked by substantial Georgian terraced houses, the property was reportedly designed by Richard Siefert on a WWII bombed-out plot. Designed as a semiindustrial space, and latterly used as student accommodation, the property had fallen into a state of disrepair.

The actual brief in itself was relatively simple; to furnish and style key rooms in the property in our signature Vintage Contemporary style, for a photo shoot for the London Evening Standard feature which would kick-start a marketing campaign for the property.

The budget to pay for press loans, purchases, transport, expenses and set-up, styling

This was a commercially motivated project.

Upon renovation and sensing how unique this property is, the owner, textiles buyer Eleanor Jones, chose to commission a professional photo shoot by interiors photographer Alex James, to launch the sales marketing plan. Realising that there was limited draw to images of a basic and empty interior, Alex introduced Eleanor to me, to bring no.22 to life!

The property was brought back to its former architectural glory by architect Rupert Wheeler of MacKenzie Wheeler.

Upon completion, the refurbished house was an impressive yet basic shell, with no interior personality other than the beautifully restored stair handrail and the 1950s-themed bathrooms.

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A pair of Model 166 armchairs face a single chair to create a sociable group

54 : in.BRIEF and photo shoot time was £7000 net plus £3500 net of office based research and design time. The lead-in time was one month, so there was a lot to get done, considering we were effectively designing ten rooms; sourcing decoration, furniture and accessories, then furnishing and styling an entire house, in much the same way as we would do for a client’s own home, over a far longer period.

Thankfully the client completely trusted our ability to deliver, so while we always asked her opinion, it was rarely offered, in preference for giving us a free rein to do what we do best. With such a tight budget and short lead-in time, such trust was vital.

The first time Eleanor saw the complete scheme was on the morning when Alex arrived for the shoot!

The first step was to physically design the layout for each room, to ensure they had the same balance, flow and aesthetic as in all our projects. We then set about sourcing furniture to set the right tone balancing the 1950’s history with the house, with its opulent setting and the timeless contemporary lines that excellent 1950’s architecture offers.

I put out requests across my extensive network of vintage furniture dealers to source the right blend of mid-century furniture. For a house in such an enviable location, it was vital to ensure the furniture had the right level of kudos through famous design makers of the mid-century era that a genuinely well-connected collector would seek to own.

A 1950s gem in a Georgian setting

The skill with designing schemes with mid-century furniture is knowing when to stop and when to use pared back and

56 : in.BRIEF contemporary elements to balance the scheme otherwise the danger is that the interior will become themed or slavishly vintage. Contemporary furniture was kindly loaned by Conran and Feather & Black with rugs by Bazaar Velvet adding a vintage contemporary linking element.

Once everything had been sourced and a date selected it was a race to arrange collection of all the vintage furniture as stock continually turns over – already areas had been re-designed at the 11th hour when a key piece was sold to a collector who just couldn’t wait! Fleets of specialist removal vans darted off across the UK collecting their precious cargo. All the furniture, accessories and artwork were carefully carried into the house around the decorators brought in to hang wallpaper to add a decoration to the rooms.

The living room, being a key room within the property, needed to be formal yet believable. The balance of colour wanted to make a quiet statement, so as not to detract from the architectural detailing and the roof terrace beyond, which enjoys views across graffiti-clad back yards, past the impressive church to the shiny monoliths in the City beyond.

The Ercol Studio Couch was the perfect sofa, as it has a short projection, which works in the long and relatively narrow room. A pair of Model 166 armchairs face a single chair to create a sociable group. The original vintage oversized Anglepoise lamp and photographic memorabilia nod to the fictional owners’ technical appreciation of vintage, while Ian Mitchell prints nod to the industrial history of the house. Without the client’s desire to fit shelves to the wall, or to hang window treatments, a much needed decorative

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The mustard vintage patchwork rug adds texture dimension was added with the Cole & Son wallpaper, forming a backdrop for a collection of vintage ladders doubling up as shelves. The mustard vintage patchwork rug adds welcome texture, mimicking the feature colour on the Ercol day bed, and the lampshade on the vivid Smurf-blue molten lamp.

While this project was to create a staged set, it included many elements of a real project, just under far more pressured

conditions. It is good to know, and to be able to demonstrate, that we can successfully deliver such projects as in clients’ homes, budget and time scales are always a factor.

It also goes to show just what can be achieved when a client chooses the right designer for the job, and puts their total trust in them delivering. The job in hand now was to wrap, pack and safely deliver every piece of furniture and artwork back to the trusting suppliers and dealers who had so

generously trusted their precious furniture to us.

We ended the day, pulling the door closed on the house, leaving the empty space just as we found it. Now, the only proof that the event happened is a set of wonderful photography that achieved the desired Evening Standard piece – and more features since – and now goes on to inspire others.

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BIID Launches New Private View CPD Events

The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has introduced a new series of ‘Private View’ CPD events for members to provide exclusive insights into a variety of fascinating residential and commercial projects

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he ‘Private View’ series will allow members to gain privileged access to a range of extraordinary properties,” says Claudette Williams, Education and Events Executive at the BIID. “Each event will provide the opportunity to explore these unique, innovative or award winning homes and commercial schemes in detail and gain fresh ideas, knowledge and inspiration. We pride ourselves on creating a CPD programme that will truly benefit our members and we’re confident this new series is a valuable extension of this philosophy”.

The first Private View will take place at an award winning private residence in Kensington on Thursday 10th January at 5.30pm to 7.00pm and is held in association with CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) and John Cullen Lighting. This luxury property is one of the few triple basement homes in London and features innovative use of natural and artificial light throughout. Notable elements include a home cinema which doubles as a secure panic room and a ballroom which turns into an adjustable depth swimming pool at the touch of a button.

The event will include a guided tour of the property and a talk from Krystian Zajac, board member at CEDIA whose company, It’s Done Technology, carried out the home technology integration. Lucy Martin of John Cullen Lighting who designed the lighting scheme and Arek Palka from A P Arcon Construction who headed up the design and build team for the project, will also be offering an insight into the property with

dedicated talks.

Members will enjoy refreshments and canapés in the beautiful setting of the property, allowing them to network with other members.

To book your place, please visit http:// www.biid.org.uk/cpd-private-viewkensington-home.php

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BIID Announces New CPDs For 2013 The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has unveiled two exciting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for the first quarter of 2013; “Presentation Skills for Designers” and “The Art Market Revealed”

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resentation Skills for Designers” will provide designers with an understanding of the principles of face-toface communication so that they can present their ideas with clarity and conviction.

Presenter Claudette Williams, owner and chief presenter at expert consultancy Creatively Speaking, will encourage designers to be less reliant upon visual stimulus when presenting by gaining an

understanding of “less is more”. Participants will be shown how to get the maximum impact from their choice of visuals and how to improve their ability to get buy-in during the presentation by taking control of the presentation process. The CPD will take place on 31st January 2013 at RIBA’s offices.

In “The Art Market Revealed”, renowned art specialist Anthony Thompson will help designers navigate the seemingly impenetrable varnish of the art market.

He will open doors to help them establish contacts and make best use of the extensive suppliers and material available in the constantly expanding marketplace in London. Beginning in South Kensington, designers will visit dealers, art agents and sale rooms, as well as restorers and framers, and see some of the ‘hidden art market’ only known to those on the inside. The CPD will take place on Tuesday 5th February.

More information on these two exciting and informative CPDs, including details of venues, prices and locations can be found at www.biid.org.uk.

Claudette Williams of expert consultancy Creatively Speaking In addition, the BIID’s CPD Provider’s Directory offers designers a wide choice of CPD sessions in a variety of locations nationwide. To view the latest offering, please go to http://www.biid.org.uk/ cpd-providers.php?id=13

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BIID Says ‘Look Beneath The Surface’ The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced its support for this year’s Surface Design Show, ‘the home of innovative surfaces for architects and interior designers’; which will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, 5th to 7th February 2013

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urface Design Show is the leading event for architects and interior designers to find innovative surface solutions for the built environment. Launched in 2004, it is the only UK show to focus solely on materials for surface design and will showcase new, cutting edge and inspiring materials. The BIID will be providing a

dedicated ‘Working Portrait’ talk as part of the event’s seminar programme and is also an Official Partner of the CPD Hub at the show.

“We are pleased to support the Surface Design Show, a unique show in the design calendar,” says Dan Hopwood, CPD Director at the BIID. “Interior designers will be able to see a range of new materials and surface technologies available on the market to help them in their schemes. We also encourage them to attend the CPD Hub to find out more about surface design and improve their skills.”

The CPD Hub will be a hot spot for discerning designers and architects that want to keep up-to-date with the latest issues within the sector. The programme of CPDs will also help members further their personal development by accruing CPD points.

Dan Hopwood, BIID CPD Director

Surface Design Show is a must-attend event for architects, interior designers and specifiers, looking for innovative surface solutions for the built environment. It

attracts over 100 companies showcasing pioneering natural stone, wood, tiles, recyclable materials, metal, living materials, paint, illuminated surfaces and coatings that can be used as flooring, cladding, ceiling, wall coverings and more.

The BIID will be releasing further details regarding its involvement shortly. For updates on BIID’s participation at the show visit www.surfacedesignshow.com www.biid.org.uk or follow us @BIIDtalk for updates.

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Sue Timney To Speak At INTERIORS UK The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is supporting INTERIORS UK 2013 with BIID President Sue Timney speaking as part of the event’s inspiring seminar programme

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INTERIORS UK is the definitive business interiors event for people passionate about design and sourcing great product. With over 600 exhibitors and 26,000 visitors, the show has enjoyed an enviable reputation for over 25 years, celebrating all that is great about the industry. Visitors to the show will be inspired, invigorated and educated, finding the latest ideas and inspiration to enhance their business or practice.

et to be a highlight of the event, Sue Timney’s talk, ‘Outside the Box’, will take place on Sunday 20th January at 11am. Sue will be delving into her career, looking back at her journey and explaining how she has arrived as the interior designer she is today.

As BIID President, Sue will be sharing a wealth of industry knowledge with delegates and through her talk will be exploring the different routes into the interior design arena, looking specifically at the new BIID Professional Pathway launching in 2013. She will also consider her experience as a Professor at the RCA and working with different cross-disciplinary professionals, investigating how these experiences have helped shape her practice and on a wider scale how they have also shaped the industry.

“Along with many in our profession, I am very much looking forward to INTERIORS UK

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2013,” says Sue. “INTERIORS UK is a great platform for us as an organisation to reach interior designers, architects, retailers, and contractors and discuss the interior design industry and how the institute is pushing it forward. The 2012 event proved a great success and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for this year’s show.”

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Parapan® takes over the house!

Innovative designers are taking highly reflective gloss Parapan® out of the kitchen and bathroom and using the revolutionary, man-made acrylic alongside more conventional materials to create stunning new designs for furniture in sitting rooms, offices and bedrooms.

Available in an exciting palette including sophisticated neutrals and vibrant brights, the 22 Parapan® colours are solid and uV stable. there are two thicknesses: 18mm for drawer and doors and 4mm for panelling. Both can be cut to size, machined like wood and thermoformed into any radius of curve without the use of special tools. An extremely versatile material, the possibilities for Parapan® end only with the imagination.

Here Lime Parapan® has been teamed with European oak to create a bright contemporary home office. “using Parapan® allowed us to provide robust and attractive cupboard fronts and integrated pull-handles with confidence that they will not chip, fade or the gloss deteriorate over time,” said Helen Woodcraft of Project orange Architects. “the children who share the desk chose the fun colour!” two new Parapan® colours will be launched in 2013.

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NIVA CONTRACTS Extend Contract Market Range this rAVIoLo low chair is designed by ron Arad for Magis Italy. Made from rotational-moulded polyethylene, it is available in eight colours and suitable for outdoor use. Please visit Niva contracts’ website to view a wide selection of designer seating and furnishings.

Niva contracts offer an extensive range of high quality and innovative contemporary furniture specifically for the contract market, from some of Europe’s leading furniture brands.

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Con-tempo Fly The Flag At INTERIORS UK

Trend GB: Mosaics From Your Own Artwork

con-tempo design and manufacture British made furniture for every room in the house.

All furniture is made to order and they offer a made to measure service. the company’s ethos is to design and create innovative furniture that stands out from the imported crowd, therefore having to constantly produce fresh new designs in order to stay a step ahead of the competition. Visit contempo at INtErIorS uK Hall 2 Stand A19.

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custom glass tile mosaics, providing modern interpretations of classic mosaic art, are now available from trend GB. drawing upon more than 300 colours of Italian glass mosaic tiles and three different tesserae formats, the Kent-based company is able to work with interior designers and architects on translating any artwork, design, photograph or fabric sample into a gorgeous hardwearing mosaic surface that will last a lifetime. there is similar scope for tailoring trend’s exclusive Wallpaper collection.

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New Record For The Interiors Group

New Ranges From Ted Todd

the Interiors Group have recently fitted out and completed their seventh retail store, in record time, for client Intimissimi, a brand of the calzedonia Group, for their flagship store on London’s oxford Street. the brief required a strip out of the old retail shop including the existing staircase, and the mezzanine floor to be cut back to install a new staircase. the fit out was successfully completed within six weeks of the Interiors Group receiving the brief.

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ted todd has introduced two unique 20mm engineered ranges, residence and Plancher du Quercy. residence features 300mm super-wide handfinished boards up to 3m long in a choice of four finishes ranging from cool crisp Linen (pictured) to Ebony with its strong rich tones of black.

Plancher du Quercy features six beautiful finishes from cool hues of white and grey through to rich warm tones inspired by nature’s rich tapestry of colours, all available on hand-finished boards or Parquet de Versailles panels.

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Atkinson & Kirby Introduce LivLoc

3M Graphic Film Enables Creative Design!

Atkinson & Kirby, the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood flooring, is introducing its first line of beautifully designed, durable click vinyl flooring. With over 100 years of experience refining the hardwood flooring market, the company is now bringing LivLoc, their latest innovation, into the vinyl flooring market. With a 0.50mm wear layer and 5mm thickness LivLoc Click vinyl utilises the Click system technology, each plank or tile simply clicks into the previous one, without the need for glue.

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Interior design start-up Couture Cases has launched covers for radiators, console tables, TVs and mantel shelves in stunning creative designs, enabled by highly versatile graphic film from diversified technology company 3M. Controltac Graphic Films IJ180 and IJ380 are conformable premium cast films featuring a pressure-activated adhesive for easy, positionable installation. By wrapping with 3M film, Couture Cases demonstrate an almost limitless range of styling ideas from colour combinations to laser-printed images from sources such as customers’ own photographs.

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Opera Role For Faber Blinds

Haddonstone All Set For Maison & Objet

Faber Blinds has played a key role in the new home of Garsington Opera, which is designed to be dismantled each season, using sliding screens, extended platforms and verandas to link it to the landscape.

Faber Blinds created five 4.8m wide blinds with a 7m drop using the company’s innovative 1800 FTS system. Operated via a tension control unit with remote control, steel side guide wires were used to assist the blind and keeping them in position when down.

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Haddonstone, the UK’s leading manufacturer of ornamental and architectural cast stone, will be exhibiting once again at Maison & Objet in Paris. Designs on display will include a selection of statuary as well as planters in traditional, classical and contemporary styles. British made for quality, Haddonstone designs are suitable for both interiors and exteriors. Pictured are busts of Aristotle, Apollo Belvedere and Diane Chasseresse.

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Lyndon Design Unveils ‘Arlington’ Collection Lyndon design’s new collection of seating upholstery takes seating comfort and sophistication to a whole new level. Paying homage to the company’s design and handcrafted capabilities, the Arlington collection of armchair and 3-seater sofa flaunts an innovative and modern twist on the classic buttoned back sofa design. Inspired by the 1920’s design classics, Arlington’s especially sculpted oak frame, visible timber frame and substructure, fixed seat and back composition, and silhouetted leg detail create a stunning aesthetic.

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New Stove Models From Fireline Fireline’s FX and FP5 Wide stoves feature the styling and looks of the 8kW wide stove while maintaining the nominal heat output at 5kW. their width allows use of full 375mm logs on the multi-fuel capable grate which incorporates a rotary riddle mechanism. Fireline’s clean burning technology and 79% efficiency ensured cE and dEFrA compliance and top levels of fuel economy. the air wash system allows fabulous views of the fire through the large glass panel.

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Wilton Carpets Chosen By 5* London Hotel

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Bespoke floorcoverings from Wilton carpets commercial now grace the corridors, bedrooms and suites of the prestigious five star Jumeirah carlton tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London, cementing the luxury hotel’s strong working relationship with the British carpet manufacturer, and injecting glamorous contemporary style into its interior. With two designs in complementary colourways for guestrooms and a further coordinating design for public corridors, a sense of synergy is achieved throughout the hotel.

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Whether it’s an innovative, contemporary or classic door design you are after, you will be able to find it in JB Kind’s new 2013 brochure. With 22 new design additions and more than 170 door styles, JB Kind’s superb quality products and undeniable value ensures you will be able to find something to fit your design theme and budget. don’t forget, if it’s individually tailored doors you’d like, JB Kind can also create affordable bespoke solutions.

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