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CONTENTS Publication Manager Tony Little 01843 580862 tony@homedesignerandarchitect.co.uk Editor Jenna Burridge jenna@homedesignerandarchitect.co.uk Advertising Sales Katherine Elliot katherine@homedesignerandarchitect.co.uk Publishing House Jet Digital Media Ltd The Mill Spratling Court Office Spratling Court Farm Manston Kent CT12 5AN
4 Industry Essentials 12 Kitchens 18 Lighting 22 Bathrooms 26 Doors 30 Flooring 34 Heating 40 Furniture 44 Lifts & Stairs 48 Building Supplies
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INDUSTRY Essentials
Special school boosted by Ergolet mobility system Danish mobility company Ergolet has installed its Luna overhead hoisting system, featuring the unique Community Special School in Oldham facilities throughout the building. UK special school - was part of a multimillion pound refurbishment programme at the school, designed to ensure that children with complex and severe mobility needs have the best access to specialist learning environments. A total of 18 rooms at the school, including classrooms, toilets and a hydrotherapy pool and changing areas, and Luna system covers the full length and breadth of each room allowing the most severely disabled, who are usually
company won the contract based on the ease of installation, use and cost effectiveness of the system. He said: “We were contacted by the school at a late stage because the planned traditional installation of overhead and costly than anticipated. “The original buildings date back to the 70s so to make the use of overhead hoists work together with the old building and the new build project, it would have been necessary to install additional cumbersome and costly steel beams. By using E-track, installation time can be reduced by 70%, giving a real cost saving”. The installation of the wall-mounted E-track and Luna lifting systems was in the UK. In the hydrotherapy pool building, for example, the versatility of the wall-mounted E-track means the pupils can be transferred directly from changing room to poolside and, when not in use, the Luna pods can be removed completely. This capability can have additional
overhead systems, to reach all corners of the room.
swimming pool environment, where lifting hoists and equipment permanently situated at poolside can be unsightly and cumbersome.
walls along the length of each room,
Cath Croke, Moving and Handling Manager at the school said the
to span the width of the room, and the Luna lifting unit is connected to the simply, easily and quickly from one room, or system, to another. A hand-held remote control device controls lifting and lowering, while carers at the school can assist with movement around the room. The installation in the hydrotherapy pool suite is discreet and ideal for disabled access in public swimming pool complexes. The portability of the Luna lifting unit and wall-mounted tracking means unsightly and space intensive mobility equipment does not have to be a permanent feature poolside. Fitted just below ceiling height, the E-Wall track is discrete and the entire mobility system blends into the room. of furniture can be altered with the changing needs of the user, which was of paramount importance in a learning environment.
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difference to both pupils and staff. She said: “It has certainly made the quality of life so much better for those pupils with more severe mobility issues.
“The installation has been so successful that we have been awarded the contract to replace the traditional ceiling mounted mobility equipment throughout the rest of the school as part of a major refurbishment later this year.”
suitable in soft play areas, for example, so this system literally means that all pupils, whatever their mobility issues, have the opportunity to access all the learning environments throughout the school. “Three point spreaders which have been used here have also made a big difference transferring pupils quickly journey than using traditional two point units which can often cause discomfort to pupils.” David Lomas added: “Since this project, we were asked to install the Luna system including E-track in a brand new trampoline room and changing/toileting area at the Humberstone Special School in Cleethorpes.
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Over 100,000 injuries are reported on non-domestic stairs each year and the latest HSE figures show that 100 deaths result directly from falls and trips on stairs.
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Naken Interiors is Web-tastic! Shopping, inspiration, trade discount, product comparison… Naken Interiors is an online interior design boutique specialising in high-end, exclusively designed products for the home. Naken is pleased to introduce some innovative new features to its comprehensive website. The site offers users shopping tools and dazzling ideas pages. Shop Around… The website is a fully functioning e-commerce website so making a purchase is easy. To help with the selection process, there is a handy comparison tool. Select up to four products and compare price, brand, size, weight, material and more. Inspiration… The Naken design experts have a blog that is packed full of interior design ideas. It is regularly updated with new recommendations on how to renew the home using the most innovative and stylish products from Naken, as well as design advice and decorating tips. The site also has a ‘Design Ideas’ popular themes including; ‘Black & White’ and ‘Colour in the Home’. Leave it to the Pros… Naken Interiors supplies trade professionals. To make its services more accessible, it has introduced an exclusive ‘Trades discount. Naken aims to provide users with a stress-free, enjoyable experience and to deliver a service that is second to none. The introduction of these new navigational web features makes the journey from perusal to purchase as pleasant and informative as possible. If that’s not enough, Naken’s experts are always on hand to answer any product or design questions.
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contact details follow: Storage: Secure facilities where items can be held whilst an inventory for a project grows towards completion and installation. across the range are stored in an appropriate environment. For full visibility, photographic inventory is standard, with stringent in-house quality control procedures to keep items safe and organised. Specialist Handling: In-house training give staff the knowledge and skills required to handle Fine Art, Antiques, bespoke Design Furniture and any other object which may be unique, fragile, oversized and/or valuable. Packing and Shipping: The biggest potential problem for all domestic and international projects is transit damage. It may sound obvious, but, this is why it is essential that all items are packed correctly. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, ASPG has specialist solutions and methods to pack every conceivable item or object for transit to any destination discrete partners and agents, delivery and installation can be arranged for any destination. Installation and Delivery: Depending on a client’s requirements, ASPG will deliver items to a project jobsite, and, in addition to unpacking the items and placing them in the client’s desired location, specialist teams will assemble furniture, hang mirrors, install art work and remove all packaging. ASPG are Industry Partners of both the Society of British Interior Design (SBID) and the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)
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Kitchens International Designer Wins Kbsa Kitchen Concept Designer Of The Year Award Kitchens International’s Heather Oliver from Edinburgh has been awarded the first ever KBSA Kitchen Concept Design Award for her stunning kitchen for a predetermined specific design. With six finalists and many more entries in this competition Heather was chosen by the general public, as voted on at KBB Daily. For this category the KBSA gave a specific brief and each entrant has to interpret it themselves and create a design. Heather’s innovative concept involved a large island with plenty storage and access from both the house and the garage. She created a highly desirable contemporary kitchen with good lighting and space and functional food preparation and cooking areas that would really work for the client. After choosing this winning design from many entries, the KBSA judges said: This design shows a great deal of imagination, with innovative ideas, clever lighting and beautiful finishing touches.” Heather, who is a Design Technician at Kitchens International’s Dundas St Studio in Edinburgh said: “I am absolutely delighted to have won this new award and hope it’s the first of many! I thought it was massively important to give the client a bright open space that linked freely to the garden but was also ergonomically practical.” This new award was the first of its kind to be voted on by the general public through KBB Daily.
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stablished in 2003 by Mike Eddowes, Epsom-based Flairlilght Designs Limited is one of the South East’s leading authorities in lighting design primarily for large residential properties. Born to satisfy the demand for aesthetic lighting from property developers, architects and selfbuilders, Flairlight have compiled a team with over 100 years’ experience in lighting design, supply and project management – an impressive figure to say the least. Mike commented: “I have over 27 years in the industry myself, working in many positions within the industry. This we feel, makes us unique as we fully understand the complexities of product installations and seamlessly integrate the design with the installation to ensure that what we specify and design can actually be installed.” In addition to their core strength, the design and supply of innovative and creative lighting and mood lighting for prestigious properties, the Flairlight team have the capabilities to offer an on-site assistance and support service which sees them advise clients on installation techniques and complex scenarios including LED, RGB and Dimming. “This is to ensure that a customer’s design becomes reality,” added Mike. The latest in the Flairlight range is the impressive LED technology that complies with current government legislations and meets building regulation guidelines. “Throughout my many years in the industry I have been involved with many customers that have been told information that is not necessarily true. Just because you are told an application complies with building regs doesn’t mean that its true. But with us, we guarantee that all product meet the required requests,” explained Mike. “The basis of what we do is show and explain, in great detail, everything that a client needs to know before making their final decision. For example, with our state-of-the-art LED technologies, we offer a specialist service that guides clients through the products that we feel will exceed their requirements in regards to aesthetics without compromising on the design aspect. If we feel that another application is more suited, then we won’t hesitate to recommend.” Flairlight have recently launched a New Product Selector – a pioneering application that introduces users on understanding each application, and why & how to achieve their dream lighting effect. With over 300 products available, the product selector is “better than the traditional catalogue”, according to Mike, as it offers a detailed explanation on why each application is used and proposes how to achieve a desired effect.
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LIGHTING The new EcoStar 600A by PhotonStar is an adjustable LED downlight offering flexibility with a 20 degree tilt. The EcoStar 600A is an expansion of the award-winning EcoStar 600 range and has the same design with higher build quality and greater consideration of aesthetics, making it the most efficient LED compact adjustable downlight available on the wholesale market. Designed to reduce project costs and deliver rapid payback, the EcoStar 600A outperforms other LED trade products in output, efficiency and light quality; reducing the number of fittings need and dramatically lowering energy costs by 47% against other Part L compliant LED downlights. With a build heritage of over 5 years, the EcoStar 600 range also offers reliability and proven performance.
The unique product design reduces glare and provides a highly desirable “non-LED� appearance, whilst its adjustability provides more design options. It delivers light in a wide 70 degree beam which results in typically 50% better light uniformity and allows wider spacing than standard 38 degree products. The EcoStar 600A is ideal for challenging spaces, requiring a void depth of just 63mm; one of the shallowest void depths available for an adjustable trade LED downlight. The adjustable downlight is IP65 rated for use in wet areas and is part of the only ECA compliant* domestic range in the wholesale market. *subject to driver choice and dimming options (see individual datasheets). You should seek qualified accounting advice prior to assuming that a project or product is eligible. Generally Enhanced Capital Allowance compliance cannot be achieved
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TWYFORD BATHROOMS GIVES ITS ALL
In continuing to drive bathroom innovation, Twyford Bathrooms launches All, a truly all-inclusive bathroom range designed to meet the challenge of today’s increasingly mixed-generation homes. The All range takes multi-functionality in bathroom design to a whole new level. Designed to meet the needs of the modern family unit, the range offers the complete option for everyone in the family, including a sleek, striking design enhances any contemporary bathroom setting. At the core of the range is a cleverly designed All Family bath complete with a larger than standard bath space, arm rest and ledge and increased reclined back support, making for a more comfortable bathing experience, while aiding ease of getting in and out. Further innovative design features include a large used for typical daily tasks, such as for parents whilst bathing the children, or used for seating before entry, ideal for the less able. Plus, a recessed side panel makes it easier for parents or carers to get closer to the side of the bath while integrated semi-wet storages areas are perfect for storing toiletry items for easy access. Accessories cover for added comfort and protection. Next is the All basin. Strikingly stylish yet extremely practical, the All ceramic basin features a shallow design enabling full wheelchair accessibility while its modern shape ensures broad appeal for homeowners. Available in two size options (600m and 550mm), the product also comes with the choice of a semi pedestal. Completing the range is a vanity unit in sleek white gloss and stylish stool, both designed to be wheelchair accessible and easy to use. Anil Madan, Trade Marketing Manager at Twyford Bathrooms comments, “The dynamics of the UK household have changed dramatically over recent years with the recession, causing more extending families to live together. In terms of the bathroom, this has brought about a burgeoning demand for products that can effectively cater for all of the family while retaining a high design. “With this in mind, our new All range has been created to offer a smart all-inclusive design that is high quality, safe and easy-to-use while looking superb in any contemporary bathroom setting. It offers installers a potential this expanding market presents.”
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Mira serves more ACEs In response to customer demand, Mira Showers is enhancing its successful ACE range of framed shower enclosures with the addition of four new sizes: two quadrants and two pentagon shapes. The two new sizes of quadrant are 1200 x 900mm and 1000 x 800mm, with both featuring 5mm toughened safety glass and frameless centre-opening doors with a double roller for a consistent slide movement, providing door openings of 490 mm and 420mm respectively. The pentagon enclosure with its minimalist styling is ideal for situations where space is limited and the two new sizes - 900 x 900mm and 1200 x 900mm – extend the versatility of the range even further. Featuring 4mm framed glass side panels, the enclosures are formed by combining pivot or bi-fold doors with the pentagon panel pack. These enclosures share the same features for ease of installation as the rest of the range. Each wall profile is adjustable by up to 29mm and doors are supplied ‘unhanded’, so they are easily reversible for left and right hand opening, enabling installers to deliver a swift, professional installation with little disruption. Each enclosure comes with all the hallmarks of quality consumers expect from a premium product: a 10 year guarantee; power shower approval; and the chrome finish demanded by 90% of consumers interested in this type of enclosure. Quality is integral to all Mira shower enclosures, and the ACE range is no different. Doors are tested for 32,000 slam cycles – equivalent to 20 years use by a family of four showering daily. Similarly, every panel tested to BSEN14428+A1 (2008) which represents the impact of being hit by a 20 stone person falling over. To ensure a trouble-free performance in the case of the pentagon enclosures the bi-fold doors feature a planet gear mechanism that correctly aligns the door, while the adjustable ball catch used on the pivot door offers additional installation flexibility. The sliding doors used on the quadrants have dual-roller bogies that ensure a smooth and consistent performance. As part of the ACE range, these enclosures are compatible with Mira’s Flight shower trays – by far the most popular brand in the UK – and challenge market standards in terms of style, value, choice and ease of installation.
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Glazed units up to 40mm can be incorporated into the 75mm deep frame which offers the flexibility to specify triple glazing for a high performing door set with incredibly low U-values. Using a wet sealing method of the glazing ensures that there are no gaps in the sealing which again gives high resistance to rain and wind ingress. With a variety of various functions and designs within the system security is of some the highest available. Multiple locking systems are incorporated as standard with additional methods also available. Panels are not only locked together with traditional cylinder lock and key but also in the head and cill by pins. All running gear is concealed within the head and cill, making it impossible to remove the door leafs from the frame. In the design features of the system multiple configurations can be made including the option to have the panels stacking either to the inside or outside of the facade and either stacking in one direction or both.
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Wood Floor Installation and Floor Sanding Specialist Launch Insightful New Website VinaroFlooring offer a remarkable wood floor installation and wood floor sanding provision throughout London and Hertfordshire. Their newly designed website is not only impeccably designed but it offers an insight into this pioneering company and their inventive approaches. Viktor Roszsa, owner of VinaroFlooring is incredibly proud to announce the launch of his new enlightening website providing wood floor installation, floor sanding and wood restoration services throughout Hertfordshire. The informative website provides an insight into the Company’s extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and extreme passion for their trade. Their comprehensive services are offered to both the domestic and commercial markets alike. The website benefits from a range of information about wood floor installation, wood floor sanding, wood types and finishing, a gallery of previous work completed and a contact form for easy interaction with the Company. A visit to the website instantly portrays this Company’s professional approach and attention to detail. There is a perfect balance between detail, images and timeless design and provides assurance
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commented; “I have invested heavily into providing the best possible provision for installing wooden floors and wood floor sanding. It is an everchanging trade and my commitment to evolving our techniques and methods will continue so we definitively pledge to be the best. Our customers form the centre of our business and we are deeply dedicated to offering exceptional quality and workmanship.” VinaroFlooring eagerly anticipates the coming months and favourable initial incoming traffic results to this striking website has set the high standard to which they aim to follow regularly. It is rare to find a Company that is so passionate about their trade, has devotion to customer-care and offers such a professional service. They are driven to set 2013 as a record breaking year and invite customers to make contact via their website. Further information is available at http://www.vinaroflooring.com To contact Viktor, e-mail info@vinaroflooring.com
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Bleeding Radiators!
With temperatures set to plummet this winter, and the prospect of further gas and electricity price increases looming, Bathroom Radiators UK (BRUK) advise householders how to check that
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their investment in keeping warm. Prices of electricity and gas have been on the increase into the medium term. Last winter all of the big six energy suppliers increased gas and electricity prices by between 6% and 11%. The only way for most consumers to reduce the impact of increased costs – or to reduce small bleed valve at one end, located at the top and BRUK advise of a simple way to reduce fuel bills this to date model available, easy DIY maintenance can make coldest winter months.
the excess air will be expelled, followed by the water.
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The Campaign for Wool will launch a Week to encourage manufacturers, retailers, designers, editors and consumers to nominate their OneWool product of choice to celebrate during the Wool Week in the UK this October (14th to 20th). interiors - will harness the skills, design displays and e-mail them to their
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These handmade moving masterpieces, have adorned the offices of the world’s largest organisations, as well as the homes of discerning individuals who need to know more than just local time. At a glance it shows you the current time across the world, as well the mesmerising progression of daylight and darkness around the Earth.
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FURNITURE After 27 years experience in lighting and design, Mici International has been created offering expertise and an eclectic mix of unique innovative quality products.
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importance and we pride ourselves in achieving this. Our speciality is supplying hotels internationally, stunning residential properties, chic bars and restaurants of celebrated chefs. Recent projects include the flagship Conrad hotel in Portugal, condominiums in New York, the prime ministers offices in Malaysia, the Corinthia hotel in London, W hotels in London and Abu Dhabi and many hotels in Dubai. Mici International is dedicated to achieving a finished project that looks exceptional.
Furiniture, lighting, chandeliers - We offer the most up to date and classic designs from many European Manufacturers. We can help with your project, offering competitive pricing
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“More for less” for Britain’s councils
Stannah’s largest ever contract helped six Scottish local authorities save over £500,000 by coming together to re-use stairlifts and maximise their resources, whilst at the same time delivering high quality customer care. In 2010, Cordia, a Scottish facilities management company for the public sector, awarded Stannah its largest ever contract. Valued at £6 million over three years, it involved Stannah supplying, installing and maintaining stairlifts to residents across six local authorities, including Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. The landmark contract was awarded to Stannah a commitment to supporting local businesses and an ability to meet Cordia’s service KPIs. At the same time, Stannah was able to prove that its groundbreaking approach would ensure the delivery and maintenance of high quality stairlifts and excellent customer service. Stannah, a family-owned company since 1867, was conscious of the need to demonstrate value, but this would not come at the price of the ‘Stannah Promise’, a commitment to deliver the very highest quality products and services to its customers. bringing together the stock (both Stannah models and other manufacturers’) and ordering systems and buying power of local authorities so they could maximise resources and simplify management. Most importantly, the contract made use of Stannah’s re-use scheme, which involves removing stairlifts no longer required, refurbishing them and then reinstalling them.
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The result of this approach was greater pooling of resources, smaller overheads and a reduced requirement to purchase brand new stairlifts. Accomplishing this level of integration across the local authorities involved the creation of a new online ordering system which allowed stock to be maximised and deployed where required. At the same time, Stannah was able to ensure it met the contract performance requirements from Cordia, which stated it must respond to a call-out within four days and install a stairlift within ten. A dedicated customer service team ensured that throughout the contract callout help has been on hand every day of the year.
Stannah made over 200 recycled stairlifts available for re-installation, delivering instant savings. South Lanarkshire saved £160,000 against the cost of purchasing new stairlifts in 12 months, and since 2010 the six authorities have saved a combined £517,428. In addition, Stannah was consistently able to meet Cordia’s KPIs with few exceptions. In total, 100% of stairlifts met the service level agreement, 99% were delivered on time and 98% of straight stairlifts were delivered in 15 days. Over 3,300 stairlifts have been installed since the contract was awarded and it has worked so well that North Ayrshire – a council that was not originally part of the contract – has joined. Cordia’s ambition is that in time all of Scotland’s 32 councils will come on board.
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Be Part of the Campaign for Wool’s new Interactive Promotion for Interiors Join the Campaign for Wool in celebrating the beauty, practicality and endless versatility of real wool within interiors by participating in this new, promotion. We want to build a virtual ONEWOOL gallery of the very best items in the wool interiors industry today and then we will choose and curate a real ONEWOOL gallery!
About ONEWOOL… OneWool is a unique promotion designed to build the profile of great interior wool products and their unique story. Rugs, carpets, fabrics, furnishings or art can be nominated in the OneWool promotion.
An Invitation… The Campaign wants to bring the many wool stories, skills and successes of our industry to the world – let’s work together and put wool interiors on the map!
Get Involved… Simply choose one wool product, item or range and nominate it as your chosen OneWool product.
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Started 11 years ago Nomad Ideas is a family business which sources unique and beautiful Kilim from Turkey. Using the rugs we create bespoke furniture, home accessories, shoes, handbags and other accessories. We also sell the Kilims to use as rugs, which are incredibly popular as they look stunning and brighten up any room, whilst also adding a warm homely feel. An added bonus is they are the ultimate in hard wearing and robust floor covering. Right from the beginning our Kilim expert in Istanbul helped us find the best rugs for each design and he is now also a great friend. Then in 2007 Victoria my middle daughter joined the business after she gained a distinction on a three-year course from The Association of Master Upholsterers. Victoria was trained in and works using the traditional method to ensure these beautiful old Kilims have a new lease of life that will also last many generations. Being fortunate enough to have Victoria on hand, we are happy to discuss any design ideas you may have which are not already on our website www.nomadideas.com. When needed we use a local craftsman to make the wooden bases for all our furniture products, they are designed to be very strong and made to last. The metal framework for the Fender seats is also sourced locally (see photo), they are brushed steel, can have twisted or straight uprights, curved or square openings and would obviously be the height of your choice.
Our shoes, handbags and accessories are made to a very high standard in Turkey, with great care taken by us to provide fun colours and up to date styles. The sofas and chairs we find in the UK are stripped back to their original wooden frame which is then treated and re-upholstered before the Kilim is put on. There is no point putting a precious rug on a piece of furniture which will not stand the test of time. We run a very personal service, every detail is carefully thought through and for the larger items like the fender seats we will come and measure your fireplace, so there is no room for error. We have made furniture for people all over England and Scotland as well as sending pieces to Greece, France, Germany and America. Every product is lovingly wrapped and put in a crate before arriving in tip top condition. We pride ourselves in going the extra mile to create a much loved piece that will be passed down with happy family memories to your grandchildren, we feel this is no less than these beautiful Kilims deserve.
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