in.Design Magazien September 2017

September 2017

A week in the life of Nicky Dobree The BIID celebrate London Design Festival An interior designer’s dream - it’s show season!

designjunction 21–24/09/2017 1 Granary Square King’s Cross, London

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Welcome to the september issue of in.Design!

This is a great month for lovers of interior (or any other) design - the London Design Festival is an awesome showcase for this creative sector, from innovative raw materials to the most astonishing finished products, from sumptuous luxury furnishings to the tech of the future, the spark of an idea for a design is where it all starts!

What with there being so many shows in London this month - we’re looking at designjunction, 100% Design and Decorex - working out diaries for september is almost impossible!

Thankfully, we can always rely on the generous professionals who supply us with their diaries for our Week in the Life… in this issue the fabulously talented nicky Dobree shares some of her secrets to creating the most amazing luxury ski chalets and contemporary residential interiors.

Tweet us with your photos from the London Design Festival, we’re at @inDesignOnline, and we’d love to hear from you!

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abled, a well-known cosmetic store from marie Claire, is located in London’s tottenham Court road. the Fabled brand breaks the mould on traditional beauty and has created an exciting new retail platform for the world’s premium beauty and skincare brands. the two-level flagship beauty store was created to convey a journey to the consumer, and this is where Solus Ceramics’ trench range took centre stage. inspired by italian architecture, trench is populated with speckles and tonal variations

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Inspire & Intrigue! designjunction, London’s leading design destination, returns to the celebrated King’s Cross site, bringing an array of immersive projects, innovative materials, and striking lighting installations during the London Design Festival.

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irmly cementing its reputation as the platform for cutting-edge design, the move to the King’s Cross site in 2016 has seen the success of designjunction continuing to grow year after year. This September, the show promises to not only be bigger and better, but also more enticing, inspirational and the place where design meets, a leading theme for this year’s edition. Making use of the centrally located Granary Square, designjunction’s first openair space has set the bar for the variety of exciting large-scale installations on show for the many visitors expected later this month.

A first for designjunction, a collaboration with Turkishceramics will present a striking and fully immersive ceramic installation that will be created in the central fountain space of the square. The selected artist Adam Nathaniel Furman will present ‘Gateways’, a series of colourful tiled gates that will invite visitors to take a journey through the rich history of ceramics in Turkey. Each gate encompasses a different design story, inspiration that Furman has drawn from iconic and historic sites from all over the

world - from the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, the Safavid facades of Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the gothic terracotta of New York’s soaring Woolworth building to the famous red glazed ceramic Underground stations of London and more.

Illuminating designjunction is an array of decorative lighting brands, representing British and international lighting designs across the show’s five key exhibition spaces. Striking installations include a collaboration with two French studios – Blackbody and Haviland, presenting the ‘Helen, Light & Porcelain’ bespoke chandelier, and showcasing for the first time at designjunction is LG Display’s OLED light panels, offering a flexible approach to lighting design. Additionally, Studio Resident, hailing from New Zealand will showcase its Circus Light, an LED system of interconnected brass rings that looks to create a striking vertical decoration within Cubitt House - the show’s trade destination.

Not to be missed is also the return of lightjunction, an area dedicated to showcasing a collective of prestigious

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The SCIN Gallery hosts an exhibition of curated global materials beautiful. The exhibition will also explore how these materials of today and the future can be adopted and applied to interior architecture and product design.

With 50 years’ experience of bringing innovative designs and materials to the forefront, Corian® continues its evolution with the introduction of three unique and captivating aesthetics - Concrete, Onyx and Prima. These new collections of colours and patterns will be creatively and elegantly featured in The Crossing with a series of kitchen sinks, bathroom basins, shower trays, and baths.

Adding a touch of brutalist design to Granary Square, a new collaboration between design practice Maynard and Marshalls will launch at designjunction, with a range of concrete modular street furniture, lighting, and cycle parking. designjunction, now in its seventh year, returns this September during the London Design Festival, bringing over 200 brands to the show’s long-term home at King’s Cross.

The show prides itself in presenting the very best of British and international design, hundreds of product launches, tempting pop-up shops, bespoke installations and

a schedule of lively talks and debates, giving visitors the chance to fully immerse themselves in design over the course of four days.

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Optimised Illumination Optimising the lighting to fulfil the practical requirements for a space, or providing decorative features, is one of the most important aspects of creating a lighting scheme.

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y carefully composing a lighting scheme from a precise selection of lights, it’s possible to create a design that not only embellishes architectural and spatial features, but also optimises each individual area for the intended task and offers flexibility in how the space is used.

Each area is unique and will have different lighting design needs. For example in kitchens, a combination of task, accent and ambient lighting should be used. task lighting is required under kitchen wall-units and above breakfast bars and dining tables

to provide adequate light for both cooking and eating. Accent lighting can be used in kickboards, coving, shelves and niches to provide an extra layer of decorative, visually interesting light to the room, and ambient lighting should be used for general illumination.

A garden on the other hand has an entirely different set of lighting requirements.

For large gardens with trees, bushes and flowerbeds, light can be used to draw attention to these natural features, creating beautiful landscapes. Use high-powered floodlights to light large trees and spike

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A Week In The Life Of Nicky Dobree Nicky Dobree is an award winning international interior designer who creates elegant and timeless interiors that are each an expression of the client’s individual style. Nicky specialises in luxury ski chalets, villas, and contemporary residential interiors.

Monday Interior design is my life. I live it and breath it and wake up feeling lucky to be doing something that I love. I tend to get up early to go through my emails and make the most of the hour change to touch base with the European contractors before heading into the office where I can then be fully focused on the team.

I walk to work every morning across Vauxhall Bridge to my office in Pimlico popping into Brunswick House on the way, a wonderful treasure trove of architectural salvaged pieces. There is something magical and very uplifting about being close to the river in the London. I pick up a coffee from Taylor and Kallouck opposite the Studio in Moreton Street. It is a wonderful cafe which is at the heart of our small community. I have met some lovely people in here and this morning was introduced to a potential new client too, who lives just around the corner. Once in the office we have a quick catch up on each other’s weekends before I sit down with the team to go through our projects and workloads for the week ahead.

Later, I catch a flight to Geneva and drive up to Crans Montana where we are building a chalet for a client. I always stay in the same

hotel just by the lake and even the same room! There is something very grounding about it.

Tuesday Being in the mountains is so wonderfully uplifting. It’s very soothing after the city.

Having had breakfast I drive to site to meet my client and the contractors. Even though the chalet is a new build, the brief was to design an old chalet in the traditional Swiss style, which is what we have done. Built entirely from old timbers, using local

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18 : in.HER LIFE stones, the chalet sits on the hillside as if it has been there forever. Outside, the traditional carnozet is being built. This is typically Swiss and is a small outbuilding attached to the chalet. It is a vaulted intimate stone room where you drink wine amongst friends, and in the winter eat cheese fondues and raclettes, so keeping the smell of the cheese away from the house. There is a fire in the corner too to keep the room warm during the winter months.

We break for lunch at Le Farinet and after a plate of linguine a la marinara en papillote, we go to the antique dealers, a wonderful Alladin’s cave where we source some local pieces of furniture from the Valais to add to the authenticity of the interior and to give the chalet its personality.

In the evening I drive across to Ferme de Moudon, my home in Les Gets, where I bed down for the night. There is always something magical about coming through the front door which hits me every time.

Even though it’s late, I will sit out on the balcony for a while, look up at the stars and listen to the stillness of the night before going to bed. It is wonderfully calming and I have to pinch myself every time that this is home.

Wednesday After breakfast on the terrace, I pop into site in Les Gets where we are building a new 700m2 chalet on the piste for a client. It is good to see the concrete frame coming together and to begin to feel the spaces. I then drive across to Megeve, just an hour away, where we are completing phase 2 of the build now that planning conformity has come through. In the afternoon I head over to Chamonix to discuss a new project, before

catching the flight back to London.

Thursday I go into the office to debrief the team and to catch up. After that I have a conference call with my client for the hotel project that we are working on in Andalucia, which is due to open in Spring 2018. The Moorish Arab Andalucian architecture of this white hill top village is stunning, and the views across to Morocco are spectacular from the

roof top. I have enjoyed working with a different vernacular and the challenges that we face here are in total contrast to those that we face in the Alps! In the afternoon I go through the soft furnishing schemes with the team, and look at the new furniture and lighting collections that we are working on.

Friday I fly to Munich as we are working on a listed 1920’s house in Bogenhausen, one of

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the most desirable residential districts in Munich. It belongs to a lovely client of mine whose chalet I did in St Moritz. It has been a challenging three years of renovation and working within the constraints of a listed building but it is exciting to now see the end in sight. The client has been very much part of the journey which I love; it makes the project much more personal. The client also has a wonderful collection of contemporary

pieces, many of which have come from the Carpenter’s Workshop so it has been lovely to incorporate these into the rooms too.

We meet on site with the architects and all the team to go through the details and decisions that need to be made. It is always intense as there is so much to get through.

I arrive back in London exhausted and glad that it is the weekend.

Weekend The weekend is about food, friends and family and re-connecting with what is essential, so I try to fit in as much of that as I can. On Saturday morning I go out for breakfast with my husband, James, for a good catch up on the week. We will sit for hours chatting. It is one of my most special times. We then wander, taking in vintage shops, antique markets, and an

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22 : in.HER LIFE exhibition at the Tate. I love the freedom of time and it is during times such as these when I find that my designer antennae are receptive. I am constantly on the lookout for fresh inspiration, be it in a painting, a vintage piece or the colours of the changing season. Inspiration is all around and it is wonderful to have the creative space to embrace it.

Later, I bake my two boys their favourite chocolate cake for when they get home.

This has been always been a family tradition and their eyes never fail to light up when they see it on the cake stand. I love it when Fabian and Felix do finally come bursting through the door. It is always slightly unpredictable as to what emotional tornado is going to hit but deep down I feel complete. There is nothing that I love more than having my family around me. In the evening we will have a family supper, with lots of chat and laughter followed by a movie. Utter heaven! www.nickydobree.com

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Soft Metal!

If you’re seeing a lot of copper around right now, you’re not alone! Copper (or rose gold, depending on who you ask) has reigned supreme as the go-to for making a space feel warm, luxurious and interesting.

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nlike some trends, it isn’t going anywhere, but only getting bigger as it infiltrates all aspects of commercial spaces. The good news? You don’t have to settle for one item, as copper chairs, stools and lighting are all now available to make a room glisten.

If you’re looking for an easy way into this trend, it’s stools. Apart from the fact they’re cheaper than splashing out on a full suite of chairs or a new set of lighting, copper stools are unusual enough to make an impact that punches far above their relatively discreet size.

For a more industrial look, try adjustable swivel stools with wooden seats. A contrast of pale wood and copper anchors the look a little, bringing it down to earth, and gives them a vintage, loft-living feel. Look out for utilitarian details like angled legs, turn handles and banded foot rests.

Copper also looks good across all kinds of lighting, no matter how much you use (the good thing about metallics rather than colours is, perhaps with the exception of gold, it’s hard to have too much of them!).

Even the simplest table or floor lamp silhouette looks sophisticated when it’s been rendered in copper, so don’t hold back – try it on every level of your lighting scheme.

And equally cool whether they’re part of a

slim, modern design or a more elegant vintage look, copper chairs work well mixed with stools or more simple wood and plastic chairs. Copper works well with white and black, and even unexpected colours like grey, orange and yellow. Look out for dining chairs with pale wood and copper legs too. www.cultfurniture.com

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Influenced By Industry With respect for the original design, and in collaboration with Galvanitas, Satelliet has developed several new products to create a complete S-17 collection.

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ecause of its charm and characteristics, the authentic S-17 is a perfect fit with today’s hospitality trends, and Satelliet have developed a complete collection around this classic chair.

Originally the S-17 chair was part of the school furniture collection of the Dutch manufacturer Galvanitas. Specially designed for the secondary education it became very popular as a canteen chair. The specific features of the original S-17, the ‘pair of compasses’ legs and the very sturdy steel U-profile, has been incorporated into the design of the additional table, barstool and armchair. All these items meet the original core values of Galvanitas: solid, steady and ethical.

The stackable S-17 is the driver of the collection and fits perfectly within Satelliet’s collection. The seat and back has the classic qualities of the original S-17; durable, and recognisable by the layers of compressed wood veneer.

The sheet steel frame is finished with a very special durable epoxy coating, called the Galvacoating. This gives the frame the necessary protection, and also its industrial look. With the Huck blind rivets the seat and back are assembled in the traditional way to the frame, not only giving the chair an authentic look but also a very solid, strong connection. The blind rivets offer a clean, smooth surface, with a comfortable feel that also prevents possible damage to clothing.

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not only add a design accent, but also protect any flooring.

The S-17 collection is well executed, fitting perfectly together by their shape, design and functionality in any project. The collection contains a side-chair and an armchair, a table, and, coming soon, a barstool. www.satelliet.co.uk

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t Barlow tyrie, the design team have created new additions that sit perfectly with our current ranges. We are excited to introduce our new products and reinvigorated designs.

Aura is a modern, lightweight, elegant collection with timeless appeal, available in three powder-coated aluminium frame colours, combined perfectly with traditional teak and textilene slings, to create statement pieces with clean lines. in addition to our existing Aura tables, we

are adding the 300cm rectangular dining table, plus two ‘narrow-width’ 140cm (which has been selected for the iCFA Design Excellence winner in the Dining/ Bar table category), and 200cm rectangular high dining tables. With a powder-coated frame and stylish teak top, this is perfect for entertaining 6-8-10 guests. to this collection we are incorporating the Aura side chair, with its sleek lines and hardwearing textilene seat, a perfect addition, ideal to combine with our Aura dining tables.

this year, we have created the Aura 140cm rectangular adjustable coffee table (see image) that features an innovative design, which allows the table height to be adjusted; smooth action on the legs make adjustment easy. An elegant blend of teak and powder-coated aluminium with scissor ‘x-shaped’ legs, make for a polished contemporary design.

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In Your Element 100% Design, the largest design trade show in the UK and the commercial cornerstone of London Design Festival, has announced a programme of specially commissioned installations at Olympia London as part of the show which runs from the 20th - 23rd September.

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Whether in Design & Build, Interiors, Workplace, Kitchens and Bathrooms, or Emerging Brands, many of this year’s displays have also been inspired by the show’s theme. From an immersive entrance feature curated by design writer Max Fraser to the pivotal central bar and surprising features across the five distinct show sections, each installation explores the this year’s unifying theme of Elements.

This considers everything from the fundamentals of design to the component parts that make up a product, the materials used to the stories and processes of development.

Bath and Bristol by Ross Bennett (Design & Build Bar)

The ‘Design & Build Bar’ is inspired by London bar design. This installation by Ross Bennett features a variety of elements found in the urban environment, such as London stock bricks made from the clay that the city sits on, pitted concrete similar to that of the Barbican Centre, and oak referencing the river Thames. The bar also features playful materials such as brass, tin, rubber mac and bands which actually stand for objects that were of huge importance in historic London.

Furniture brand Arper hosts, for the second year, the digital hub of 100% Design: #ArperBloggersLounge.

Centrally located, the Lounge is a dedicated area for bloggers and online media. It is the ideal place to work and network, hold interviews and meetings, in an inspiring environment! www.100percentdesign.co.uk

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Sit Back & Stay Tim Armitt, Managing Director at Lyndon by Boss Design, discusses the key role that seating and furniture plays in interior design schemes across hospitality and corporate sectors.

Lyndon’s Entente meeting booth is often specified in hotels to meet the needs of corporate clients

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he importance of seating and furniture within any interior design scheme can never be underestimated. no longer specified purely for visual aesthetics and comfort, seating and furniture is now designed to create quality and creative spaces that aid functionality, productivity, wellbeing and to increase revenue. this shift is being felt across all sectors; from hospitality and corporate environments, to airports and retail. in the hospitality sector, designers and specifiers have long been driven to produce

the ‘wow’ feeling by creating an uplifting environment for relaxation and escapism.

But now, it transcends the workplace too. today, there is a switch from seating and furniture that is purely functional, to that which engenders greater quality of work life for employees.

High-backed meeting booths that come fully equipped to meet every technological need help create touchdown spaces and informal meeting areas, whilst high tables and stools further aid the process of collaboration. meanwhile, meeting pods and telephone booths help continue the flow of nomadic

working patterns; providing a framework for both collaborative teamwork and headspace. modular seating successfully spans both corporate and hospitality sectors and is the ideal accompaniment for more relaxed and flexible open-plan areas that cater to multiple uses. From straight and curved configuration seating, to more traditional options of sofas, corner units and footstools, the modular possibilities are endless. it’s time to sit back and stay awhile. www.lyndon.co.uk

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40-Love!

Decorex, the UK’s leading destination for interior design, takes place 17th - 20th September at Syon Park, London, as the opening destination of the London Design Festival, and celebrating 40 years of design.

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ttracting nearly 14,000 visitors from across the globe, Decorex 2017 will be exploring design collaborations as this year’s show theme by focusing both on the strength of its past and current relationships and importantly looking towards those future partnerships.

Decorex exclusive ‘Future Heritage’ will return with a showcase of new work and techniques by the leading names to collect in British craft.

Corinne Julius, the renowned design and applied arts critic, is the curator and has selected 14 new participating designers

including Lauren Nauman, Simon Hasan and Matt Davis.

& Little , Larry Walshe, Beata Heuman with Fromental and EligoStudio.

The Decorex Champagne Bar, an annual fixture and central meeting place, will be designed by award-winning interior designer Shalini Misra this year. The design, which is inspired by The Great Exhibition of 1851, will take centre stage at the show.

This year sees the 40th anniversary of Decorex International and to mark the occasion three leading Derbyshire brands will celebrate the excellence and creative heritage of the county by collaborating to curate the main exhibition Entrance Café.

Innovative designers and artisans Blackpop, Curiousa & Curiousa and Royal Crown Derby not only share their Derbyshire base, but a passion for design, British manufacturing, and the celebration of colour.

Disruptive Dining, this year’s main entrance installation, will feature four unique and elegant exclusive dining scenes that bring together the worlds of fashion, floristry, set and interior design in a colourful dining experience, created by leading designers including Matthew Williamson at Osborne

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Halcyon Days…

Renowned British furniture and homewares supplier Libra will be showcasing its latest looks at Decorex on Stand C46. Led by an expert team passionate about design, Libra’s ever-evolving portfolio of furniture, lighting and accessories is one of the largest and most diverse in Europe.

With influences from around the globe, each carefully curated collection is shaped using unique homewares, many made exclusively for Libra by artists, makers and skilled craftsmen.

Inspired by the decadence of the 1920s, the new Halcyon collection (shown) combines sleek occasional pieces in steel and glass with iconic shell chairs and retro kidney sofas upholstered in sumptuous velvets.

Accessories include a collection of stunning ceramic vases in delicate geometric and chinoiserie patterns as well as a range of designs in glass and steel.

Libra will also be revealing an exciting wallpaper collaboration with home décor brand Lala Curio. Based in Hong Kong, this theatrical company celebrates how ancient artisanship can be fused with a contemporary humour to suit the modern-day home. www.thelibracompany.co.uk

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The Leading Light In LEDs Collingwood Lighting is the leading light in the design and manufacture of innovative, high quality LED lighting solutions. We are designers first and foremost and as such are committed to making innovative products, delivering outstanding service and striving for excellence.

Our vast and extensive range covers every style of LED light imaginable, enabling every space to be beautifully lit with products that are practical, easy to install, have the highest quality of flicker-free light and push the boundaries of energy efficiency.

We believe that each stage of the lighting process is crucial and we work closely with interior designers to create amazing lit environments. We regularly develop innovative solutions to make the installation of our products quicker and easier for our customers and their teams.

Contact our Sales and Lighting Design teams on 01604 495151 to find out more about our products and discover what we can accomplish together. www.collingwoodlighting.com

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Working for designers and private clients alike, they craft all types and styles of furniture, from the initial idea to the finished product, at their workshops in Cheshire. Creating both upholstered and cabinet pieces, Jacob UK can bring any furniture design to life.

Having modern CNC machinery, with a skilled team of craftsmen alongside more traditional tooling, Jacob UK can create stunning, individual furniture pieces.

The Jacob ‘Mali’ carving on cabinet doors (pictured), is a simple example of the flexibility available from this company. They also hold an exceptional list of material suppliers for fabrics, leathers, woods and real wood veneers, laminates, glass, and handles. www.jacobuk.co.uk

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Finders, Keepers!

Artifact Lighting created these bespoke supersized globe pendants for the mercure Bristol Grand Hotel

Artifact Lighting is a UK based company inspired by the rich industrial history of Great Britain. Designing and manufacturing vintage style pendant and wall lights solely in England, their product range is a contemporary take on factory lighting.

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n addition to their catalogue of quality interior lighting, they also offer bespoke design services. With an in-house design team and local manufacturers, Artifact Lighting are able to create exclusive fixtures for unique interiors, working closely with the client, from initial ideas to the final product, to ensure that the fixtures are exactly to their specification.

Commissioned by Central Design Studio, Artifact Lighting created these bespoke supersized globe pendants for the Keepers,

the restaurant of the mercure Bristol Grand Hotel. With a diameter of 30cm, these specially made glass pendants are a bold, striking feature in the casual bar area. the white glass diffuses the light, providing a soft glow that contributes to the ambience of the restaurant. the large globes dominate the space above the bar, suspended on silver cotton braided flex, from simple nickel ceiling plates that accentuate the sheer size of the fixtures.

these traditional fixtures with a contemporary twist reflect the values of Artifact Lighting, combining heritage and modernity to create products that reflect the quality of vintage industrial pieces while taking inspiration from the latest interior trends. the care taken to produce their catalogue of stylish yet functional products is put into every bespoke order as they make sure that each fixture meets the high standards of the company and the client. www.artifact-lighting.com

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The Ultimate Choice Ultimate Contract is a leading supplier and distributor of furniture to the contract market.

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stablished in 2000, Ultimate Contract is a British company specialising in contemporary and classic furniture, (dining chairs, tables, barstools, sofas, fixed banquette seating) manufactured in the UK and Europe for hotels, bars, restaurants and golf clubs.

From bars and bistros to fine dining, hotel bedroom furniture and interior refurbishment, Ultimate offers a truly bespoke service, supplying quality furniture with a strong emphasis on design, to suit every project and budget. their furniture is CAtAS tested for contract and comes with a structural guarantee.

Ultimate are known within the market place for providing not only specialist technical knowledge but exceptional customer service and a superior after sales service. recent projects include the taj Hotel, St. James Court, Grand Hotel Jersey, macDonald Hotels, premier inn, and Handpicked Hotels.

Ultimate work nationally but their base is just 30 miles from London in Chelmsford, with a national distribution network throughout the UK. to discuss your project please call paul on 01245 322414 or email him at paul@ ultimatecontractltd.com. www.ultimatecontractltd.com

Ultimate Contract’s moose Armchair please visit Ultimate Contract’s website to see their Vintage Collection which has been introduced to the range this summer.

INTRODUCING THE STUNNING A range of 6 contemporary carpets

CREATING A BEAUTIFUL FOUNDATION FOR YOUR INTERIOR SCHEME AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW View the collection and order free samples at

www.danfloor.co.uk

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Exhibiting Evolution danfloor UK Ltd are leading manufacturers and suppliers of commercial carpets which have been designed to ensure they are suitable for a number of sectors from healthcare to hospitality.

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n october, danfloor will be taking the opportunity to present their brandnew Evolution Collection alongside the recently launched Equinox Evolve and the rest of their healthcare collection, at the Care and Dementia Show, on the 10th & 11th october, at the nEC, Birmingham.

Designed for the demands of all commercial installations, danfloor’s impervious carpet collection is soil and stain resistant, hardwearing, and come with a number of comprehensive wear warranties. in addition, a number of the ranges are BrE certified and have been award the Eurofins Gold Certificate for indoor Air Quality.

Evolution is a stunning new collection of patterned carpets consisting of six new designs entitled origin, Glaze, manhattan, Forest, Geo Form and Scape. manufactured using new innovative tufting technology and incorporating Aquafil’s Econyl 100% regenerated nylon yarn, the Evolution Collection not only has outstanding performance features but also has a strong environmental focus. the Evolution Collection offers a range of designs, from subtle to bold statement pieces, providing the ideal foundation to create a stunning interior design scheme within any commercial installation.

Also being presented at the show is the

Evolution, shown in the ‘origin’ design newest addition to the Award Winning Equinox Collection, the new Evolve, offering a delicate pattern in a range of 13 colours which complements and enhances the

established Equinox tones. Free samples can be requested for any of danfloor’s ranges. www.danfloor.co.uk

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NATURAL WOOD STAYS LIGHT

POLYX®-OIL RAW: Retains the wood’s natural light colour MICROPOROUS | NATURAL | OIL-WAX BASED | DURABLE | HIGH COVERAGE

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Raw Beauty From Osmo Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes experts, offers Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw, a lightly white tinted protective finish that preserves the light, untreated appearance of oak wooden floors and furniture.

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esired by many homeowners and favoured by interior designers, this finish not only creates an almost invisible look, but also protects the wood’s

surface.

Similar to the original Polyx®-Oil, it retains the natural beauty and character of the wood in a perfect way. Easy to use and apply, Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw is the ideal product for interior designers who wish to retain the wood’s original look. By accentuating the natural colour and grain of the wood, the surface appears as near to natural as possible. The floor remains microporous and can be touched up to cover any abrasions without a problem. Simply apply two coats of Polyx®-Oil Effect Raw and the new, improved and unique flooring is ready for your client to show off. If any abrasions appear, the finish is easy to touch up and leaves no visible marks.

Finishing floors with Polyx®-Oil creates a durable and water and dirt resistant surface. The natural renewable ingredients in this product guarantee an even colour spreading and an overall pleasing finish.

Osmo is renowned for its wood treatments that combine product performance and natural, environmentally friendly ingredients. The company operates a policy of supplying only products that are eco-friendly during production as well as in application.

Polyx®-Oil’s reduced solvent content

mean that it is much healthier for those suffering from asthma and other breathing problems, compared to other oil or wax finishes. Polyx®-Oil is made up of purified, natural plant oils and waxes and contains no biocides or preservatives. www.osmouk.com

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When Ethics Loom Large…

Every Veedon Fleece carpet and rug is purely bespoke; carpets are made only to order to client specification, created specifically for each project.

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his year, Veedon Fleece celebrates 25 years as a registered UK company.

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by Adam and Clare Gilchrist, with ethically run carpet looms in the Kathmandu Valley, their founding statement was to create the best quality carpets without the use of child labour. Veedon Fleece still stands by its original concept and now creates purely bespoke carpets and rugs on a worldwide basis to an international clientele.

The Evolution of Veedon Fleece… often described as couture, each Veedon Fleece carpet or rug is a one-off design commission, hand woven in their own experienced workshops in the ancient city of Kathmandu, nepal. these workshops allow the ability to create the variety and uphold the quality of Veedon Fleece production.

Each commission is treated as unique and is looked after from beginning to end by a dedicated in-house team of skilled point paper artists, dyers, weavers and finishers; their carpets are made exclusively on a design commission basis.

• Quality of design • Quality of materials • Quality of workforce • Quality of service Adam Gilchrist explained the secret to their success. “it’s not a secret really, just pure hard work, passion and dedication to excellence,” he

Sisters Solace by Sophie Smith said. “Founding our own factory gave us control over what was being made and, as importantly, how our product is made. We limit our annual production to about 10% of what many retail companies produce, and we are lucky that our clients understand that

to produce excellence takes time.

“We are lucky that patronage is back and that people around the world are actively working, through their advisors, interior designers, and architects to commission

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rowan Fuggle, 2017’s manufacturer’s indulgence

Kiev USSr by roberta Picchi

heirloom quality carpets. Every day i am humbled by the extreme effort that is put into creating by hand these wonderful couture commissions by our people in the Kathmandu Valley of nepal and still am often overcome when beautifully designed orders come in and the final carpets arrive.

“Because of this i often attend and help with installations where you can see the true brilliant rationale behind the interior designers’ choice of design, colour and placement within a room.” www.veedonfleece.com *images shown are original artworks, not finished rugs

Alex Joergenson Competition stimulates creativity…

Veedon Fleece is proud of its association with the inchbald School of Design, London. Each year, the School’s students are encouraged to submit designs for inclusion in this event (see images), and three lucky winners have their designs taken through to the finished product and are awarded their rugs as prizes. this initiative was instigated to give the designers of tomorrow an understanding of how versatile hand-made carpets can be

and the importance of including them in luxury interiors.

Some years the competition has a particularly strong group of entrants and Adam feels there is someone worthy of an additional, fourth, prize, called the “manufacturer’s indulgence.” this year’s winners are roberta Picchi, Alex Joergenson, Sophie Smith, with the manufacturer’s indulgence going to rowan Fuggle.

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A Tale Of Two Tables An exciting coffee table duo named ‘Pause and Wait’ is one of the flagship ranges to be unveiled in Lyndon Design’s inspiring new ‘Tables Edit.’ These handcrafted tables are designed to complement a variety of commercial interiors including hospitality, leisure, breakout and reception spaces, and can be used individually or can stand side by side to create a stunning design statement.

Boasting the uncompromising quality standards that characterise Lyndon’s collections, both tables feature a solid timber underframe and circular top in European Oak with square leg detail. Set at different heights, Pause is the taller of the two at 500cm high with a 450cm diameter top and crossed leg detail; the perfect side table. The Wait coffee table sits at 350cm high with a generous 600cm diameter wooden top, presenting an equally refined and poised arrangement. www.lyndon.co.uk

To advertise with in.Design Magazine please contact us on 01795 509111 or email daniel@cimltd.co.uk

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Lighten The Load Usually lighting design, light fittings and lighting controls are handled by separate companies. This route is open to creating problems and issues at any stage. At John Cullen Lighting we now offer all of this under one roof with our complete end-to-end lighting solution to ensure you have an easier life.

Our new lighting control package incorporates lighting control project solutions and in-house technical support whether for your home, architectural, hospitality or marine projects.

We now deliver a single lighting and control scheme in a managed package to give you peace of mind. Whether you are looking to light just one room or a whole house, we can tailor-make an end-to-end solution from lighting design, lighting products, control system design and control products to ensure that you have trouble and flicker-free lighting. www.johncullenlighting.com

Quality In Form & Function Traditional British textile design reinvented! ANTA create and manufacture pure wool carpets and complementary furnishing accessories and fabrics, handmade in Scotland. Specialising in 100% British wool, flatwoven carpets, the heritage brand builds contemporary design through colour informed by the Scottish Vernacular. The seasonal collection of interior furnishings includes cushions, throws, lamps and shades, all made from natural fabrics that range from pure wool tweeds to linen and soft wool cotton.

Reinventing the traditional tartan design using a contemporary colour palette, the home collection offers a unique accent to any room. Play on texture with their herringbone and woven designs that accompany the core collection, with over 150 fabric designs that present customers an interiors dexterity that is completely customisable. The award-winning design partnership is reflective of the company-wide preservation of the artisan industry unique to Scotland, creating exceptional quality in both form and function. www.anta.co.uk

44 : CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk Focus SB Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, St Leonards-on Sea, East Sussex TN38 9NY T: 01424 858060 F: 01424 853862 E: sales@focus-sb.co.uk W: www.focus-sb.co.uk

BEDS Hypnos Limited Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireHP27 9RS T: 01844 348200 F: 01844 348099 E: designer@hypnosbeds.com W: www.hypnosbeds.com

BATHTUBS Cabuchon Bathforms Whitegate, Lancaster, LA3 3BT, England, UK T: 01524 66022 E: info@cabuchon.com W: www.cabuchon.com

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Design & Display Structures Ltd, Ground Floor, 1-7 Station Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1HT T: 07971 601 619 E:sales@design-and-display.co.uk W: www.design-and-display.co.uk

CURTAIN & BLIND SYSTEMS Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk

SureSet UK Ltd 32 Deverill Road Trading Estate Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BZ T: 0800 612 6501 F: +44 (1985) 841260 E: mail@sureset.co.uk W: www.sureset.co.uk

Silent Gliss Limited Pyramid Business Park Poorhole Lane, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2PT T: 01843 863571 F: 01843 864503 E: info@silentgliss.co.uk W: www.silentgliss.co.uk

DECORATIVE PANEL SURFACES Xylo Cleaf Xylo House, Unit 13, Brunswick Ind. Park, Brunswick Way, New Southgate, London, N11 1JL T: +44(0) 20 8368 8122 F: +44(0) 20 8368 8127 E: info@xylocleaf.com

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J B Kind Doors UK Portal Place, Astron Business Park, Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DW T: 01283 554197 W: www.jbkind.com

FLOORING Designworks Tiles Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LB T: +44 (0)1392 473037 W: www.designworkstiles.com Junckers Ltd Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex, CM83UJ T: 0044 (0) 1376 534700 E:enquiries@junckers.co.uk Polyflor Ltd PO BOX 3, Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NR T: 0161 767 1111 F: 0161 767 1100 E: info@polyflor.com W: www.polyflor.com Solus Ceramics Ltd Unit 1 Cole River Park, 285 Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2QX T: 0121 753 0777 W: solusceramics.com

FURNITURE Cult Furniture 811 Wandsworth Rd, London , SW8 3JH T: 0208 1856960 E: info@cultfurniture.com W: www.cultfurniture.com Satelliet UK UK South, Unit 2 Nexus Park, Lysons Ave, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5QE T: 0800 977 5722 E: info@satelliet.co.uk W: www.satelliet.co.uk Technogym U.K. Ltd. Two The Boulevard, Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1WP T: +44 (0) 1344 300236 F: +44 (0) 1344 300238 W: www.techogym.com

INNOVATIVE SOLUTION Armstrong World Industries Ltd Building Products Division Armstrong House, 38 Market Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1NG T: 0800 371849 F: +44 (0) 1895 274287 W: www.armstrong-atelier.eu

LIGHTING Transformation Tubes Ltd 118 Winkworth Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2QR T: 01737 373483 F: 01737 370590 E: sales@transformationtubes.co.uk W: www.transformationtubes.co.uk

RETAIL Morplan Ltd Unit 1, Temple Bank, Harlow,Essex, CM20 2DY T: 0800 45 11 22 E: web.support@morplan.com W: www.morplan.com

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Lighten Up (& Down) Lighting installation costs can be reduced, with John Cullen Lighting’s new easy install downlights…

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ohn Cullen Lighting’s much-loved range of high-end downlights have just become that bit easier to specify with two new additions, a fire rated accessory and a twist and lock system.

Both will save your electrician time, reducing installation costs for you and your clients.

Firstly fireboxes and fire hoods will be products of the past with this new fire rated accessory. it is available with all John Cullen Lighting’s round downlights and is easy to install

with just two screws. the fire accessory is ideal when fire rating is required for both new builds and refurbishments alike and will maintain a period of fire resistance of 60 minutes as per Building regulation requirements.

Secondly, the LED polespring now comes with a new twist and lock system when using John Cullen Lighting’s new LED engine. the new (patent pending) system will enable the LED engine to be installed in the downlight without the need for a screwdriver. this will be rolled out

pictures lit with polespring LEDs from John Cullen Lighting through their range of downlights during the remainder of 2017. on top of this they have updated their LED engines to further enhance light output, colour temperature and beam angles. their LED downlights, including the popular polespring, use a single chip and optic to now achieve a focused 10°, 26° and 36° even beam of light to suit whatever you are lighting. You can also be reassured of excellent colour rendition of your art, furnishings and fabrics, with a high Cri of over 90. www.johncullenlighting.com

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BIID Celebrates LDF The BIID is celebrating London Design Festival 2017 with a number of events across the capital between 16th and 24th September.

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ow in its fifteenth year, the festival is an annual event held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and the gateway to an international creative community. The BIID is organising and supporting a number of unique events and opportunities, with BIID members leading panel discussion and taking part in informative discussions.

“The BIID is delighted to be taking part in London Design Festival again this year, for what is set to be an engaging and inspiring week,” said BIID President Charles Leon.

“The event is a great way to bring together the wider design community, to share ideas and to network with peers within our industry. I’m very much looking forward to taking part in a range of BIID activities that will be taking place across the city.”

Matt Freeman of 33 Interiors will join BIID Past President Susie Rumbold for the BIID Interior Design Masterclass

in.BIID : 47 Decorex International 2017 at Syon Park (17th-20th Sept) Celebrating 40 years of design collaborations, Decorex returns to Syon Park again this year with a number of BIID talks and activities.

BIID members Anna Burles and Freddy van Zevenbergen will be joined by Charles Leon, who will chair a panel discussion entitled ‘Modelling a business for design: what you need to know.’ Taking place at 11am on Tuesday 19th September, the panellists will examine the challenges of running projectbased design companies where a creative environment is essential, but often hard to maintain. They will be exploring the concept of ‘creativity-on-demand’ and whether designers are able to instigate this when needed.

BIID Mentoring Sessions will follow in the afternoon at 4:30pm on Tuesday 19th with table hosts including Charles Leon, Anna Burles, Freddy van Zevenbergen and Polly Williams, moving tables every fifteen minutes to share their expertise.

These informal Q&A mentoring sessions are designed to support new and emerging designers making their way in the profession, focussing on a range of interior design sectors. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the hosts, who will be answering questions about running an interior design business in the residential, commercial, and hospitality markets as well as offering business skills advice.

Past BIID President Daniel Hopwood will also attend Decorex and is set to take part in ‘Design Room 101’ at 2pm on Monday 18th September. In this fun and lively session, panellists are asked to choose something from the industry they’d like to get rid of, whether that’s a colour, product, trend, theme, term, and put into Room 101.

Freddy van Zevenbergen will be one of the hosts at the BIID Mentoring Sessions BIID members are invited to attend a free VIP drinks reception in the Czech Pavilion on Monday 18th September at 3pm, hosted by Czech Trade.

100% Design at Olympia London (20th23rd Sept) As part of 100% Design’s seminar programme at Olympia, BIID President Charles Leon will take part in a discussion on the Forum Stage focusing on ‘How to make your brand stand out from the crowd.’

The talk will take place on Thursday 21st September at 12pm, and will concentrate on the elements that make a great and enduring interiors brand.

BIID Past President Susie Rumbold will also chair a BIID Interior Design Masterclass on the Main Stage. Taking place at 1pm on Saturday 23rd September, Susie will

be joined by BIID members and interior designers Harriet Forde, Matt Freeman, and Cecilia Halling. They will be discussing the important elements of a successful design scheme, using their own experience and practise. designjunction at King’s Cross (21st-24th Sept) On Friday 22nd September from 9:30am, BIID President Charles Leon will be hosting a BIID members’ breakfast and show preview of designjunction, giving members an informal tour of the venue and sharing some highlights. Various exhibitors will be on hand to discuss their designs with BIID members, at the lively morning event attended by design industry professionals including architects, interior designers, specifiers, and buyers.

48 : in.BIID London Design Fair at Old Truman Brewery (21st-24th Sept) On Thursday 21st September at 1pm, BIID Past President Susie Rumbold and BIID interior designer Noriko Sawayama will be taking part in the talks programme at London Design Fair. The panel discussion is entitled ‘Exporting British Interior Design: BIID Past President Susie Rumbold and BIID interior designer Noriko Sawayama discuss collaboration with international markets and promoting British design talent abroad.’ In this talk at the Old Truman Brewery, Susie and Noriko will be discussing the BIID trade visit to Japan and the mutual benefits of collaboration with industry professionals in other markets.

For further details of these events, visit www.biid.org.uk

Charles Leon, BIID President

BIID Past President Susie Rumbold, Tessuto Interiors

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Tactile Texture

Cubica by muraspec

Muraspec Wallcoverings is a leading UK designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial and bespoke decorative solutions for the global interiors industry.

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uraspec Wallcoverings designs a full spectrum of readymade and bespoke wall finishes found in the finest hotels, shops and residences worldwide – Hilton Worldwide, marriot and marks and Spencer to name a few.

From decorative panels to an eclectic mix of plain, patterned and textured wallcoverings, the entire range is designed and developed at their very own Kent and Belgium based facilities. With over 135 years of experience, muraspec prides itself on both its British

heritage and exceptional customer service each and every step of the way. their name is synonymous with inspiring design and high quality. muraspec proudly presents their modern tempus series. From intricate geometrics to classic damasks, delicate blossoms and luxuriously silky stripes, the contemporary yet timeless tempus collection is available in a wide array of colourways and with a vast choice of coordinating textured plains.

An extensive list of designs helps create the aspired look in any environment from

impactful feature walls to an all-over luxurious feel, and from bold and vibrant to pastel and serene colours. these Cubica wallcoverings, for example, are characterised by a diamond motif juxtaposed with a soft palette of neutrals and are sure to add that elusive ‘wow’ factor to any interior.

For more information or free samples, please contact customer services on 03705 117 118 or email customerservices@ muraspec.com. www.muraspec.com

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An Angle On Design German bathroom manufacturer Bette is known for its innovation, 30 year warranty, and huge range of colours and sizes of glazed titanium-steel baths, washbasins, and shower floors.

the geometric BetteLoft ornament

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ette baths come in an extensive choice of styles, many of which feature extremely slim rims and are available in built-in, semi-recessed and freestanding versions. its latest launches include the sleek, slim-rimmed BetteLoft built-in bath, the geometric BetteLoft ornament and the surprising BetteLux oval Couture, which is upholstered in durable fabric, more usually used in high quality outdoor furniture.

Bette offers a wide choice of products for small bathrooms, including the option to order bespoke sizes or have edges trimmed to fit a space perfectly.

Bette’s shower trays and shower floors come in hundreds of sizes and colours, including matt colours to coordinate with flooring. the award-winning BetteFloor is a flush-to-floor shower area that is like one large enamelled steel tile which is permanently water-proof,

easy to clean and hygienic.

Bette’s range of coordinating washbasins in glazed steel mean that the two ‘statement’ pieces in a bathroom, the bath and the washbasin, can be a perfect match.

Bette also offers a high quality, modular bathroom furniture range. www.bette.co.uk

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BESPOKE SWITCHES AND SOCKETS Focus SB’s Bespoke Service enables you to specify electrical accessories exactly how you need them, matching with standard ranges and ensuring design continuity throughout your projects.

Contact us for details or to arrange an appointment with a dedicated product consultant.

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