EVENTS

from Furniture News #381

by Gearing Media Group Ltd

NEWS

SUMMER DAZE

After an extended drought, physical trade shows are finally returning – and The Summer Furniture Show, taking place at Telford International Centre on 15-16th June, promises to be the perfect opportunity to rediscover the joys of meeting and working face to face …

www.thesummerfurnitureshow.co.uk

Summer Furniture Show this month

Delivered by the team behind The Autumn Furniture Show, The Summer Furniture Show will bring the trade back together for two days of buying opportunities.

The event will present over 50 exhibitors from across every home category, including Ancient Mariner, Alstons, Ashwood Designs, Baker, Bluebone, Celebrity, G Plan, Harrison Spinks, Himolla, Hjort Knudsen, HTL, Hypnos, Italia Living, Julian Bowen, Kettle Interiors, La-Z-Boy, Lebus, Parker Knoll, Primavera, Rauch, Relyon, Sofa Factory, Sealy, Sherborne, Vale, Violino, Welcome Furniture and Wiemann, plus Emma Sleep’s UK independent launch, and businesses offering rugs, pictures, mirrors, accessories, outdoor furniture and services.

Telford International Centre is located just 20 minutes from the M6, and offers over 1500 free on-site parking spaces – while Telford Central station is just a short distance away, and Birmingham Airport offers a direct train service to Telford or can be easily reached by road.

Upon arrival, visitors can relax with a barista-made coffee and a complimentary lunch. For those wishing to stay overnight, there are over 400 hotel rooms within a minute’s walk, and 1000 within a 10-minute drive.

The show’s organiser stresses that a lot of work has taken place behind the scenes to make the event Covid-safe in a way that will not interfere with visitors’ ability to do business – those attending will find spacious halls with wide aisles and good ventilation, plus hand sanitiser on every stand.

Visit the show’s website to see a complete list of exhibitors and to register to visit for free

Autumn Furniture show, a popular trade event

FAIR TRADE

With its decade-long commitment to sustainability, British bed manufacturer and show exhibitor Hypnos has been on a journey of constant innovation. Proving its green credentials in every aspect of the manufacturing process, from the ethical sourcing of natural materials through to the creation of its unique plastic-free packaging, Hypnos is dedicated to creating products that are as stylish as they are sustainable.

www.hypnosbeds.com

The latest step in Hypnos’ sustainable journey is the company’s industry-first partnership with Red Tractor Food and Farming standards, to create the pioneering Origins Collection.

Created using responsibly sourced materials, the mattresses contain 100% British wool that can be traced back to Red Tractor-assured farms. This commitment also ensures that the wool is bought at a fair price, allowing farmers to invest in a more stable, sustainable future.

Designed with comfort at its heart, the Origins Collection features two ranges designed for the ethical consumer: the Wool Origins mattress range, which comprises as many as eight sheep fleeces (16kg) of Red Tractor-assured, 100% British wool in each 150cm mattress; and the Cotton Origins range, which uses as much as 4.5kg of sustainably sourced cotton within its principal fillings.

As the world’s first carbon-neutral bed manufacturer, and the only bed manufacturer to have been certified for a decade, Royal Warrant-holder Hypnos led the industry change on carbon reduction, and was recently awarded The Planet Mark – Carbon Neutral Certification, and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, for its commitment to environmentally friendly design, sourcing transparency and ethical bedmaking. In addition, Hypnos also achieved the Global Recycled Standard, which is given to companies that use recycled materials from socially and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes. Hypnos has recycled over 235,000,000 plastic bottles, using eOlus fibres inside some of its mattresses. Not only that, but by developing eco-packaging that is made from sugarcane, Hypnos has reduced its carbon footprint by almost 4 x the industry norm.

This means retailers can rest safe in the knowledge that Hypnos provides products that are not only comfortable, but transparent and ethical, too.

Find Hypnos on stand 37 at The Summer Furniture Show

WELCOME BACK, WIEMANN

Award-winning German bedroom manufacturer Wiemann is poised to unveil two new ranges alongside existing favourites at The Summer Furniture Show …

www.wiemannuk.co.uk

Monaco in pebble grey

Kos in white with LED lighting

Visitors to H1-4 will be the first to see Cairns and Interliving, the latest additions to the Wiemann catalogue. The company will also showcase its spring 2021 launches, Kos and Metz, as well as the updated premium range Monaco and popular entry-point collections, Miami Plus and Korfu.

Simon Hewitt, MD of Wiemann’s sole agent for the UK and Ireland, Litmus Furniture, says: “We are very much looking forward to showing off our latest collections and of course, catching up with friends and making new contacts as the post-lockdown makeover market takes hold. We think customers will be excited by the ranges we are exhibiting, further consolidating our position as a brand which has a total bedroom solution for everyone.”

Korfu in bianco oak and graphite

Interliving is a premium offering which is a design lover’s dream, states Wiemann. Based on strong sales in Germany, it brings a bold, on-trend look to UK and Irish bedrooms. Customers can choose from a number of carcases and finishes, such as graphite, white, bianco oak and glass.

Cairns is a value-focused wardrobe with matt-painted hinged doors, available in white, pebble grey and graphite for a contemporary look to suit any style of home. It is available with or without mirrors, and is well suited to online sales.

In the spring, Wiemann launched Kos and Metz, two VIP wardrobe and accessory collections, both of which combine in-vogue good looks with cleverly thought-out versatility in a variety of carcase and door options.

Completing the display at The Summer Furniture Show will be three of Wiemann’s most sought-after ranges. The VIP Monaco range, with its trademark L-shape design, makes stylish use of every inch of space available, and Korfu, with sliding doors and a carefully curated colour card, has long been a budget market leader. Lastly, Miami Plus, a top performer online, has recently been updated to include more colourways and finish options.

For those who cannot attend the exhibition, Wiemann’s ranges can be viewed by appointment at the company’s showrooms in Harlow, Essex and Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire – contact enquiries@wiemannuk.co.uk to find out more

BLUEBONE

www.bluebone.co.uk

Bluebone will present its summer 2021 collection, which revolves around five key themes: Surface Texture layers cement, reclaimed wood and polished minerals; Indoor Outdoor and Home Entertainer embrace the trend for garden living and garage bars; while Versatile Living and Natural Luxe are full of Bluebone’s signature modern rustic touches – solid wood, brushed gunmetal, rattan and soft gold.

Call 0161 330 8959 or email elaine@ bluebone.co.uk for further details.

FIRMANS DIRECT

www.firmansdirect.com

Alongside a selection of garden furniture, Firmans Direct will launch a new indoor range, the Hampshire collection, which is handcrafted from premium-quality timber which has aged beautifully over many decades. Every piece is sustainably sourced from decommissioned boats and ships, or old properties due to be demolished. The reclaimed timber has been exposed to the elements, and has contracted, expanded and dried out many times over, preserving and fortifying the wood. The varying grain and colour of each salvaged board are hallmarks of the timber’s past life, boasting a texture and appearance as unique as their origin, and each hand selected to tell its own story – and given the opportunity to become part of a new one.