The View AW13 by Decora

TREND WATCH

Accessorize Always Discover the many possibilities of adding a little something extra to your blinds

Pantone colour highlights for 2014

The year that was

2013

OTHELLO The tale of Othello is told…

DECEMBER ‘13 | ISSUE 10

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LOVELY LEFTOVERS Cook up an alternative to the alternative turkey sandwich

Decora are working harder, to make things even better by opening a new warehouse facility in Birmingham. Our new site will be operational from 2nd December 2013. In order for our transition strategy to go as smooth as possible, despatch from Birmingham to customers will be phased in stages. Customers will be notified prior to the changeover. Orders for the below stock will be sent direct from Birmingham 路路路路

Fabric Box roller and vertical fabrics Excel roller and vertical fabrics Roller components and tubing Excel vertical components and head-rail

Once change-over is complete for customers, the new facility will ensure a faster next day delivery with an extended order cut off time to 4.30pm* Monday to Thursday and 3.30pm* on Friday. For further information give us a call on +44 (0)28 92 66 3600 The Decora Team *Box Blind cut off time remains at 2.00pm

THE YEAR THAT WAS 2013 Take a look at 2013 in pictures

P1. EDITORS OVERVIEW Highlights of The View this Christmas

P7. OTHELLO The tale of Othello is told

P9. TREND WATCH P3. IN THE PRESS

JOGO BONITO

Check out all the latest press happenings

Top 10 colours for 2014 highlighted as per Pantone!

P5. WALKING IN A WINTER WOODLAND

P11. ACCESSORIZE ALWAYS!

Explore the many woodland wonders that are taking over the high-street this winter

We discover the many possibilities of adding a little something extra to your blinds

‘The Beautiful Game’, we look forward to Brazil 2014!

MAKE A WISH Take a look at the top kids toys this Christmas

P15. ONE GOOD DEED

P21. THE YEAR THAT WAS 2013

Simple, alternative ways to give this festive season.

Take a look back at 2013’s key happenings.

P17. KEEPING WARM IN STYLE

P25. LOVELY LEFTOVERS

Discover the many benefits of choosing wood this winter.

Alternative ideas to spice up your turkey leftovers.

P19. WINDOWS OF TIME

P27. JOGO BONITO

We take a look at windows in all their glazing glory.

‘The Beautiful Game’ we look forward to the Brazil World Cup 2014!

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In this edition we brace ourselves for the trends that will make impact in 2014. Following on from the ‘Ombre’ trend that we all loved this year we see this evolve into ‘Defined Colour Flow’. Where ombre was soft and delicate, colour flow is more definite, moving into a more digital era with concise colour blocks of tonal hues creating a subtle progression of colour.

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Welcome to the final View of 2013, wrapping up a busy year at Decora. This year has seen the launch of the exciting new Fabric Box and Timberlux collections along with the opening of our new 30,0002ft warehouse in Birmingham operational from the start of December.

‘Colour Vibrancy’ will also take hold with a strong colour attack, very much a man-made trend with a strong emphasis on finishes such as concrete, glass, steel and coloured Perspex, with strong shapes and bold colours bringing the trend together. Our ‘One Good Deed’ article looks at alternative ways to give this festive season, simple ways to help others less fortunate than ourselves. Take a look back with ‘The year that was 2013’. Can’t remember what you did yesterday never mind what happened on 8th April this year? Worry not, The View has a year in pictures to look back and ponder over the many worldly events that have shaped this year. With many a turkey dinner on the horizon for us all this Christmas, check out our ‘Lovely Leftovers’ article, simple recipe ideas to turn your Christmas day leftovers into an alternative Boxing day feast! We hope you enjoy our Christmas 2013 Edition…. Season’s Greetings!

Decoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products have been featured in various interior magazines and on a range of internet sites. The Fabric Box, Santa Fe Shutters, Sunwood and Timberlux have all received recognition for how their blinds can improve an interior. This press coverage encourages enquiries right through to our customers. To view our press coverage go to thefabricbox.co.uk or the Decora Facebook page. Check out our favourite examples hereâ&#x20AC;Ś

Dream a Little Dream Your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your home, after all it is where you begin and end the day. With this in mind you should create an environment that helps you unwind and feel fresh. Keep these helpful tips in mind for your next bedroom re-design.

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The lure of winter is always that of cosy nights curled up in front of the fire with a knitted throw, a hot drink, looking out at the dark winter elements. A prevalent winter trend that suits this frame of mind perfectly is that of the woodland theme.

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The look of the stag head where this trend all began has even moved on too, stainless steel or an all-white painted finish gives it a new contemporary feel that looks effortlessly chic against a dark, moody wall. Additions of a scarf or dickie-bow can give it a quirky playful feel. Stag head prints framed or on canvas are also an emerging twist on the stag head dominance. Getting your interior feel back to nature is easy, with so much on the high street to help us get that cosy cabin feel just right.

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The story of the tree on fabrics and wall-covering’s has journeyed through many a transition. Trunk only, to trunk, branches and foliage, sparse and clustered to nude and colourful. The latest trend of all features, sophisticatedly hand drawn in deep colours see’s ‘Othello’ snuggle in nicely to apt, hip and current.

The tale of Othello is one to be retold over and over, to be cherished and loved as a treasured find, be it as a window covering, wallpaper, cushion cover or artwork, so we can enjoy in our interiors for many years to come and of course live happily ever after…

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TREND WATCH

Key trend Pantone colours for 2014

Dazzling Blue

Scintillating, polar opposite to Placid Blue. A perfect companion to pastels that adds confidence and vivacity when mixed with other bold colours.

Violet Tulip

Radiant Orchid

Celosia Orange

Evocative of romance, sweet and whimsical. Sophistication is added when teamed with Paloma.

An optimistic, spontaneous hue. Pair Celosia Orange with Violet Tulip for a captivating vision, much like the setting summer sun.

Freesia

Cayenne

Placid Blue

A blazing yellow that is sure to illuminate wardrobes this season. A tropical, floral-inspired shade, Freesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warmth and energy help set the stage for Celosia Orange.

A high-pitched red, adds a dash of spicy heat to neutrals, and heightens the excitement when mixed with Freesia.

Like a picture-perfect, tranquil and reassuring sky, Placid Blue induces a sense of peaceful calmness.

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Hemlock

Serves as a quintessential neutral, interesting enough to be used alone or combined with any colour for sophisticated poise.

A lightly toasted and amiable neutral, conjures images of the beach and the carefree days of summer. Try pairing Sand with Hemlock for perfect, natural balance.

A summery, ornamental green, provides a decorative touch thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very different from the greens of recent seasons.

A romantic, vintage purple, evokes wistful nostalgia. Similar to the verdant shade of springtime foliage, Hemlock.

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Accessory choice is strong & not to be ignored in fashion. We dress ourselves up to portray our personality. An extension of this would be doing the same to our homes & with The Fabric Box Collection’s design led fabrics to texture’s, colour & more accessory options than ever, our homes can now speak out & embrace or own unique preferred style... A wealth of accessory choices to funk up or subtly add another dimension to your blind are available; choose from an 89/300mm bottom finish to add a hint of contrast or bejewel your view with a luxurious Shirin braid. A Scallop finish gives a more traditional look or a 50mm slat - a more edgy contemporary feel.

Let’s not forget the Daisy or Florette, effectively the ‘blind brooch’ which adds signature style in a choice of fashion forward colours to entice & appeal, by accentuating or harmonizing with whatever choice of blind you desire, be it subtle or daring. The power of the perfect showroom is not to be forgotten. With this, making simple accessory additions to showcase the possibilities will lead to added valued sales. Promoting and selling The Fabric Box fabrics and accessories offers a unique product that in turn adds value, profit and margin.

With our feelers at the ready The View touch on two keys trends we see making a serious impact on 2014’s interior scene.

COLOUR FLOW This trend is an evolution and step forward from the ‘Ombre’ trend we saw this year. In the ‘Ombre’ trend the focus was on colours seamlessly flowing from one hue into the next. Dip dye was the “in” thing and we all loved it.

Defined colour flow moves us into the digital era of refined technological manufacturing and printing processes. The key here is seeing the defined boundaries of how colours move from one colour to the next. Furniture pieces are painted in sections of colour in tonal hues to define and bring it to life. Colours flow from pastels into brighter hues and are off-set with white surfaces and unfinished materials such as bleached wood. In practice this can work in two ways: either by having coloured furniture in a room with pastel walls and a white floor, or a room where the coloured stripes are painted on the walls and the furniture is white.

V O R IB LO IK RA UR IN N G T

Vibrant, structured, architectural and explosive; Colour play focuses on the dramatic impact colour and architectural structures have in spaces. Overall the pallet is an unexpected explosion of bright colours that seemingly clash and erupt when used in conjunction with strong shapes. This is very much a manmade trend with strong emphasis on manmade finishes such as concrete, glass, steel and coloured Perspex. Skeletal furniture pieces with wire frames shapes add texture. The use of geometric shapes; in textiles, furniture and existing architectural focal points such as staircases and doorways define a space into clear areas. It creates depth to what would naturally be a basic room. This is a great look for summer if you want to go bold and bright and make a confident design statement.

Feel Good

GIVING In the run up to the festive season it can be easy to forget it’s the little things that really make Christmas. Here’s how small acts of kindness can create a big difference for those less fortunate than ourselves…

DONATE BLOOD, There’s no better time than the festive season to donate blood. While more accidents happen at this time of year, there are fewer people able to donate due to bad weather and flu. Find your nearest donation point at blood.co.uk.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOURS Consider preparing some hand made gifts for those less fortunate, visiting people who live alone or have no family close, could make a massive difference to their Christmas.

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ONE HOUR TO GO... Donate money to charity just by turning up to work with the British Red Cross ‘What’s One Hour Worth’ scheme. Using Payroll Giving, your donation comes straight out of your pay, so not only does the charity receive your donation, but they also get the tax you would have paid, too. Visit whatsonehourworth.co.uk.

DO THE CAN-CAN Add a can of food to your shopping each week during November and December – then donate them all to a local food bank. You’ll barely notice the cost added to your overall weekly shopping trip, but it will make a big difference to people in need. Full details at trusselltrust. org/foodbank-projects.

NE OOD EED CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL The Salvation Army are asking for donations of toys for all ages as part of this year’s toy appeal. Toys donated will be given to vulnerable and needy children in local borough’s to ensure they have an enjoyable Christmas. Find out more at www.salvationarmyappeals.org.uk.

PAWS FOR THOUGHT Humans aren’t the only ones who need love at Christmas, which is why RSPCA centres nationwide welcome volunteers. From walking a dog to playing with cats, there’s a way to get involved. If you can’t give up your time, the donation of old towels or sheets are always appreciated to help keep animals warm and clean.

Keeping Warm in Style With soaring energy costs and growing concern about further price rises from energy companies, keeping our homes well insulated this winter is of greater importance, in the bid to reduce our energy cost. Insulating your roof-space, installing double glazing or exercising greater control over heating usage are often things that come to mind. The insulating of our windows is often the least appreciated energy saving technology.

linds not only offer a stylish addition to your interior but can reduce heat loss through windows. Roller blinds can reduce heat loss by up to 40%, while shutters can reduce the heat loss by up to 58%.

Giving your interior a natural feel is easily achieved, with so much on the high street to help us get that cosy feel just right. What we put in our windows can be key to the overall look while it is estimated that it could save up to £96 per year. Controlling the entry of solar heat and light has a considerable effect on the energy needs of a building. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that 18% of all heat loss in a domestic setting is through windows. Proper use of window blinds can maximise the solar heat gain in winter and also provide insulation properties. In the summer months window blinds can reduce the heat gain thus reducing the need for cooling systems.

HEAT LOSS THROUGH WINDOWS Conduction

The installation of window blinds reduces the amount of heat lost by these four means. Utilising window blinds as an energy saving device involves the balance between controlling light and heat and reducing energy demand.

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The question, “What is the most energy efficient form of shading?” is not easily answered. There are many variables which can affect the answer. Whether a building is used for domestic or commercial purposes will affect the core blind function. For domestic, the main function required is primarily focused on controlling heating cost, while commercial buildings focus on cooling and lighting. Further factors include a buildings position, the different types of glass and frame and what part of the country the building is and whether or not the sun will shine.

ADAPT While this question is not easily answered, the domestic setting may be a little more straight forward, where the main energy cost is heating, there are certain blind styles that offer greater insulation properties. Decora’s portfolio of quality wood products, Santa Fe Shutters, Timberlux and Sunwood all provide ultimate energy efficiency with excellent insulation properties in a range of moody colours from taupes, grey to black. Choosing white however is most efficient with the best shading co-efficient performance given to this colour. During winter, shutters will help keep the heat in whilst they ventilate and keep a room cool in the summer. Aside from making a bold interior statement and allowing you to control the filtration of light they also offer a child safe solution, with no cords or chain to pose threat to children.

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the decades many window styles have Maximising your interior championed particular blind styles to space can come down ensure the best solution. to a lot of factors. From The future and beyond selecting the right size of Windows now go well beyond being simple furniture for your rooms, devices that let in light and air. Today the right shade of paint they function as integral components of complex building envelopes, selectively depending on the light filtering aspects of the larger environment. flow you have throughout Many window manufacturers have developed new technologies to improve your interior and overall visibility, security, and comfort. The being conscious about the future of the humble window will see developments in sophisticated everyday items we choose. further systems that control light, ventilation, Window coverings play a large part in finishing your overall design, one of the final fixes that really make a house, a home. The decision making of blind choice is determined by shape, size and style of windows your home has. Throughout

moisture, dust, sound, and even infrared and ultraviolet light. New developments in manufacturing and design concepts are leading to the way so that windows will be merged with computer screens and other advanced communication technologies… which is such a cool concept!

Did you know… The phrase “Daylight Robbery” derives from times of old when window tax was introduced around the late 1600’s. Dependent on how many windows your dwelling had, the more tax you were charged. People went to great lengths to avoid this tax and many windows were bricked up or painted black to avoid payment. A tax people loathed paying for the simple privilege of light and air and hence this the phrase ‘Daylight Robbery’ was born…

ULTRA MODERN The movement towards modern builds with wide expanses of continuous glass and generous living rooms becoming the social core of the home, suits verticals perfectly, which allow specific control on light flow and privacy.

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PRACTICAL Roof windows are a great solution to flood light into tricky spaces or make a stunning feature of a large roof conversion. The term ‘roof window’ was used for the first time in a German patent application in 1931 concerning a top hung window structure but the history of roof window dates back to the early 19th century. A major increase in popularity of roof windows in the 1970’s lead to the emergence of the popular design we all know today.

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The classic bay window is a key feature of traditional British homes. Introduced in 1894 when the Building Act changed regulations, so that windows no longer had to be flush with the exterior wall. This enabled windows to stand proud from the facade. The late Victorian and Edwardian period took advantage of the change in new building regulations and now presented their windows in bays. Medium and larger houses would often display double bay or bow windows creating the illusion of a larger room also maximising the light into the room. Rollers, Romans and Venetians have also been a firm favourite for bay windows. Typically 25 or 35mm venetians in bay give a feeling of grandeur.

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A host of U.K supermarkets were named and shamed for using horse meat in place of beef.

Lance Armstrong admits to doping in an Oprah Winfrey interview and has the world agast.

Mumford and Sons won both a Brit and Grammy award for their second album ‘Babel’.

The stunning new Timberlux collection is launched

The Fabric Box collection is launched, www.thefabricbox.co.uk

An international space station mission capsule takes off from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur cosmodrome on March 29th.

The Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher dies aged 87.

Tony Stark returned for the 3rd time with the highest grossing film of 2013, which raked in a cool 1.5bn. An action packed series of panic attacks and escalating threats from a maniac called the Mandarin seen Iron Man back in all his glory.

The world touring largest rubber duck floats again on Hong Kongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Harbour after springing a leak and deflating.

The 39th G8 summit is held at the Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh.

Andy Murray won his first Wimbeldon title, defeating Novak Djokovic and sent the U.K into a state of Murray mania.

Record temperatures send Britain into a scorching heatwave.

Chris Froome wins the 100th edition of the Tour de France.

The Birth of Prince George on 22nd July @ St Marys Hospital London.

The Notting Hill Carnival erupted in a full blaze of colour for Europe’s largest street party.

Gareth Bale’s transfer to Real Madrid marked him as the highest priced footballer of all time at a staggering £85 million.

Kimi Räikkönen resigns for Ferrari as Fernando Alonso’s teammate.

Mid-September seen all eyes on the catwalks of LFW.

Breaking Bad has been utterly electrifying television, weird, funny, emotionally rich and endlessly surprising. In the end, the finale of this great American series turned out to be one of its lesser episodes for many avid fans.

Banksy the elusive British artist , whose works can sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds, set up a stall in Central Park NYC selling original, signed pieces for $60 each. It took over four hours for the elderly man working the stall to make a sale.

Apple launch the much anticipated new iPhone 5C & 5S to mixed reviews.

Adventurer Sean Conway made history by completing a marathon swim from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Leaving Cornwall on 30th June and completing the 900mile epic task on Monday 11th November, making him the first person to swim the length of the UK (via Ireland).

The most awaited arrival of the year: The legendary red suited Santa delivers gifts to all those good boys and girls across the world…. Will you be on Santa’s good list??

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Ever wonder what additional Boxing Day treats could be conjured up in your kitchen that are slightly more elaborate than a turkey sandwich? Well here at The View we detail a few turkey treats that are easily made to enjoy infront of the fire with all the family.

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Leftover Turkey Casserole A fuss free one pot recipe that uses up all your leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang! Ingredients • 2 onions, finely chopped • 1 eating apple, cored and chopped

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2kg of halved baby potatoes

• 1 tsp dried sage, or 5 sage leaves, chopped

• 2 tbsp runny honey

Fry the onion and apple in the oil until softened in a casserole or deep pan. Stir in the sage for 1 min, then stir in the flour. Gradually stir in the stock followed by the mustard and honey.

• 400g-500g leftover turkey, shredded

Bring up to a simmer and stir in the turkey and roast veg.

• Approx 350g leftover roasted vegetables (like roasted potatoes, parsnips & carrots–chunkily diced)

Cover and gently simmer for 15 mins until turkey is piping hot. Season and eat with mash or jacket potatoes.

• 2 tbsp plain flour • 300ml vegetable or chicken stock • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

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• 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled. • 1 tbs olive oil • 2 tbs fresh rosemary leaves Method Preheat over to 200°C. Place the potatoes and garlic in a roasted pan. Drizzle over the oil. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with rosemary and salt. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown.

We thought about adding a second healthier “turkey salad” recipe here… but Christmas is a time of indulgence and not the time to eat like a rabbit (that starts on January 1st). So for option number two we have went with a customary turkey curry!

Tu rkey Cu rry Ingredients • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 onion finely chopped • 1 red pepper • 1 tsp of medium curry powder • 2 tsp of tomato puree • 250ml of chicken stock • 1 tsp of mango chutney • 390g chopped tomatoes in tomato juice • 500g of left over turkey • 250g basmati rice • 200g young leaf spinach washed Method

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On 12th June to 13th July 2014 all eyes will be on the newly laid pitches of Brazil the birthplace of some of the finest players the beautiful game has ever witnessed, Pele, Maradona & Ronaldo to name just a few. A total of twelve stadiums dotted across Brazil are now nearing completion for what’s set to be the biggest world cup to date. The 6th of December sees the final draw for all the games. Still a bit of time to go until kick off so until then here is some of our favourite World Cup facts• • • • •

Brazil’s Pele is the only player to win 3 World Cups: in 1958, 1962 & 1970. Brazil holds the record for most World Cup titles, with 5. The all-time leading scorer in the World Cup is Brazil’s Ronaldo, with 15 goals A host team has never lost an opening match (no pressure Brazil!) The highest scoring game in World Cup history was in 1954, when Austria defeated Switzerland 7-5.

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Lucien Laurent of France scored the first goal in World Cup history on July 13, 1930 • Russia’s Oleg Slanko holds the record for most individual goals in a single match netting five goals against Cameroon in 1994. • At the end of her performance at the 1994 USA opening ceremony Diana Ross had to kick the ball from 11m into an exploding goal frame to reflect the power of her shooting… and guess what? She failed. The worst penalty miss of all time! • The fastest goal in the world was scored by Turkey’s Hasan Sakur, eleven seconds into the game against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup. • The record for most defeats suffered by a nation during the World Cup tournaments is held by Mexico with 20 losses.

BRAZIL 2014... Rio de Janeiro is already gearing up for the 2016 Olympics. Its 2013 carnival in February was the biggest and most popular yet. And considering what a spectacle the Rio Carnival is, imagine how epic the 2014 World Cup opening ceremony will be. Fuleco is 2014’s official mascot, a “ tatu-bola”: an armadillo that defends itself from predators by rolling up into a ball. Remember the deafening roar of the Vuvuzela from the 2010 South African World Cup? Not to be out done, Brazil will be shaking their ‘Caxirola’ the official noisemaker of the 2014 games.

THINGS TO DO IN RIO (If you are one of the lucky ones that has your ticket booked for next summer…) Even Michael Palin’s epic series could not unearth every delight of this vast country. It is like an entire continent, from its thrilling, teeming metropolises to its virgin rainforest and empty stretches of beach that run for hundreds of miles. Take a half day tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous icons. You’ll take a breath-taking ride in a cable car to the top of the Sugar Loaf for panoramic views of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay and Santa Cruz. Try meat cooked Churrasco style! Using only the freshest ingredients and cooked via an open flame, traditional mouth-watering meat dishes are a staple of Brazilian culture.

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