Interiors Monthly March 2017

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

Andrew Kidd EDITOR

Time for action There needs to be a workable alternative to business rates, rather than government continuing to ignore the problem The Chancellor has apparently been listening to concerns over business rates. We’ll find out if he has on 8 March in the Budget. Expect a series of hastily put together reliefs to offset the worst of the increases.

But applying a sticking plaster and hoping businesses will somehow get used to the increases over the five years of the revaluation (unless it gets delayed again) doesn’t solve the long term problem of business rates. It is a property tax that does not reflect how business is done in 2017 and needs to replaced.

Of course, there is no easy alternative to a tax that brings in £28bn a year. The government needs to ease the pain felt by those facing big increases but also come up with a more equitable solution. It is

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time to stop ignoring the problem.

The Competition and Markets Authority continues to keep an eye on the interiors sector. After dishing out £2.8m in fines over bed components (see February issue) it has turned its attention to Poole Lighting, saying it thinks the owner of the Endon and Saxby brands has stopped retailers setting their own prices online. The CMA couldn’t say when it expects to reach a final conclusion but in the meantime it seems unfair to leave the allegation hanging over Poole’s reputation.

It seems any UK flooring company hoping to join the Victoria fold has missed the boat, with the group turning its attention to continental Europe. Victoria’s product portfolio has significant gaps so we can expect smooth flooring to be next in line.

A BFM survey has found that more than a third of furniture manufacturers’ staff are non-UK EU nationals, with the situation more pronounced at large upholstery companies where Britons are in the minority. Given the difficulty in attracting local staff and the time it takes to train them, the outcome of Brexit negotiations could be more important to the sector than first thought.

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NEWS

Price warning as profits hit at Dunelm

Seven for Swede: Upmarket Swedish bed manufacturer Hastens has opened studios in Cookes Furniture’s Birmingham and Christchurch, Dorset, stores and Midfurn’s Alcester, Warwickshire store. The Midfurn store will display the Luxuria and Auroria beds, alongside a small selection of accessories.

Cookes will offer the Luxuria, Auroria and Proferia. Each studio has a dedicated member of staff.

The additions increase Hastens’ UK stores to seven.

DFS enjoys strong growth DFS has experienced strong sales growth in the past six months and says it still plans to pay a special dividend to shareholders.

Gross sales in the 26 weeks to 31 January increased by 7%.

‘Once again Dwell and Sofa Workshop have contributed encouragingly to overall group sales growth. As we anticipated at the time of our preliminary results announcement in October, we saw some impact on product margins in the first half from the impact of adverse foreign exchange movements. We continue our work to actively offset this impact through range management and supplier negotiations, while the differentiated DFS sourcing model of vertical

integration, UK manufacturing capability and superior scale remains an important competitive advantage,’ says DFS. The company says furniture retailing in the UK this year faces an increased risk of a market slowdown given the uncertain outlook for consumer confidence.

‘However, with our resilient operating model we believe the group remains very well positioned to respond to economic headwinds and cost pressures while achieving continued growth in its share of the UK retail furniture market.

Consequently our expectations for the group’s profit before tax in the full year remain unchanged,’ says the company.

DFS sales rose 7%

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Homewares chain Dunelm has seen profits plunge by more than a quarter as it warned that prices will rise in the coming months.

Pre-tax profits dropped by 26% to £55.9m in the six months to 31 December (including five weeks of owning Worldstores).

Sales rose by 1% to £452.4m excluding Worldstores and by 2.8% to £460.5m including Worldstores. Like for like store sales decreased by 3.1% while home delivery grew by 20.1%.

John Browett, Dunelm ceo, says trading has been ‘slightly softer’ than expected and that the opening of its second warehouse had affected product availability. Problems at the warehouse in Stoke, and moving its third party, one-man delivery network there cost £3m.

‘We see major opportunities in product design, innovation and sourcing.

This work on product should enable us to grow by appealing to a broader set of customers across more categories, incorporating wider tastes of design and style. Our sourcing work should also improve our value for money proposition,’ he says.

‘Dunelm continues to develop its furniture offer across all channels. We are working hard to deliver new ranges, with better quality and greater choice.’

New formats are being trialled in-store using roomsets along with new ways to display products. Browett says it is also working on an improved service model and the new POS system will help staff to sell the entire range in-store.

‘The Worldstores acquisition gives us an opportunity to accelerate the development of our overall furniture offering,’ he says.

‘We have started to see some impact from adverse currency conditions, which affects both goods sourced directly and via our suppliers. While we have worked very hard to mitigate these cost price increases, we will see price pressures coming through in the months ahead,’ adds Browett.

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NEWS

Laura Ashley profit warning Laura Ashley issued a profit warning in the face of lower sales and increasing costs.

The chain says that like for sales in the six weeks to 11 February are down by 0.6% following a 3.5% drop in the six months to 31 December. The six month period saw pre-tax profits drop from £11m to £7.8m. As a result it says it will not be able to meet market expectations for the full-year.

It described the second half of 2016 as a ‘challenging period for the group as it dealt with a softening of the market and increasing cost pressures.’ These included the weakening of sterling and the rise in the national living wage.

The company also faces the closure of 22 Homebase concessions by June.

Home accessories made up 34% of its £133.4m UK sales, followed by furniture (30%), decorating (20%) and fashion (16%).

‘Home accessories sales for the 26 weeks increased by 0.3% with like for like performance up by 2.5%. Our seasonal ranges were the most successful element of the first half and these will be enhanced and grown over the coming seasons,’ reports the company.

‘Furniture sales decreased by 9.3% with like for like sales

down 8%. In spite of a soft performance in this category over the whole period, the performance of furniture improved during the second quarter. Our new season product range has recently been launched and the early reaction to this has been encouraging, so we are hopeful for a stronger second half for this category.’

Decorating sales fell by 7.7% with like for like sales decreasing by 6.4%.

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Victoria moves into Europe

Brockway Carpets has recruited Joanna Ramsden (above) as creative director. It has also named Sam Round as area business manager for Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

James Hudson, Gallery Direct business development director for furniture, has added sales director to his responsibilities.

Kindred Living has appointed Kyle Hutchinson as area sales manager for the North of England.

Simon Nicholson, ScS merchandise controller, has been promoted to furniture buyer director.

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Victoria has agreed its first continental European acquisition and confirmed its focus is on completing more.

In January, when it announced Philippe Hammers as incoming ceo, Victoria signalled it would ‘execute advanced plans to expand into the growing €5bn European flooring market’.

Now it has done so, buying Netherlands artificial grass manufacturers Avalon and GrassInc for up to £21.7m.

It is paying £9.7m up front and £4.4m over four years, with a further £7.6m dependent on profitability. Last year Avalon and GrassInc

generated EBIT of £3.6m from sales of £17.6m.

‘This represents the first of several acquisitions we will be making in Europe and it elevates our status as being a supplier of innovative flooring products to our growing customer base. There is already significant demand from our existing UK customers for artificial grass, which is currently being met by our competitors and we are therefore confident there are material revenue synergies for Avalon and GrassInc from our UK operations,’ says Geoff Wilding, Victoria executive chairman.

Staffing threat to UK production Immigration curbs could see UK furniture manufacturers move production overseas, if they aren’t allowed to employ non-UK EU nationals post Brexit.

A survey of 50 manufacturers by the BFM suggests that 34% of staff are non-UK EU nationals. Half the businesses surveyed predicted that if limits were placed on this source of labour, the industry’s skills shortages

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would worsen, notably among upholsterers, sewers, frame assemblers and wood machinists.

More than half (52%) said they relied on non-UK EU labour. Some suggested that any restrictions on accessing this workforce could result in moving more or part of production abroad. The sector that expressed most concern was upholstery.

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New Vivendi

Any room. Any life.

At Associated Weavers we’re kicking off 2017 in the way we mean to go on, by launching a brand new name in luxury carpets this Spring. And, because it’s

so special, it’s supported by the appeal of a

completely new yarn, iVivo. Developed exclusively for the Vivendi product, iVivo is a new solution-dyed

nylon fibre representing years of industry-leading

work by our designers and technicians. They have combined their talents to ensure a product that meets every requirement of today’s daily life –

primarily, the need for versatility coupled with superior stain resistance.

Our demand for ultimate comfort all around the home now means that yarns have to be created

that are both supple and pleasant for bare feet, yet

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New Vivendi.

Cleverly designed with your home in mind.

Vivendi was created to meet the increasing consumer demand for products that perform

faultlessly in every room in the home. That’s why we call it stressfree carpet.

Vivendi features our FusionBac backing which means that, as well as being extra-warm

underfoot, it’s easy and economical to lay. It’s also

bleach-cleanable for improved durability. Two

ranges will be launched: Vibes, a 1695gm twist in 14 subtle colourways like Baby Powder and

Sandy Taupe; and Soul, a 2205gm Saxony in 14 equally fashionable hues ranging from Blanched Almond to Windsor Tan.

New Vivendi. The sensible choice for a hard life of wear and tear ahead.

So confident are we that Vivendi will meet – and exceed – your expectations, we have given it our best-ever double warranty assurance of 25 years for stain and wear issues. Its practicality is also

assured because widths include 2, 2.5, 3, 4 and 5m

variants to make laying as economical as possible.

Our unique iVivo yarn has been formulated to

resist stains in heavy wear domestic situations, so it is also ideally suited to contract use. The nature of the yarn, coupled with its FusionBac

backing, makes it the ideal choice for installation with underfloor heating. For tough, versatile

carpets, Associated Weavers keeps on going from strength to strength.

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NEWS

Lighting firm accused of online price FA S H I O N maintenance

INFUSION Kingsmead Carpets are celebrating a relaunch of a classic, The Vitronic Plains Collection has had a fashion infusion with new colours - offering a choice of 18 home furnishing hues.

This 80/15/5 wool carpet range is manufactured in four pile weights 32oz, 40oz 50oz and a heavy weight 60oz in 4 and 5 metre wide giving a comprehensive choice of options for the home.

With a palette of 18 plain carpet shades including new neutrals such as Greyhound, Polished stone and Hessian as well as soft blues and greens like Cornflower, Eau De Nil and Putting Green, the Vitronic Plains Collection is made from 80% wool, 15% polypropylene and 5% Kingloc polyester, also with the added assurance of being moth resistant and included within the Wool Owners Warranty programme.

The Vitronic Plains Collection has been a staple range in our wool carpet portfolio, enjoying huge success over the years and it remains a firm favourite with retailers as it offers such a wide choice of contemporary colours, different weight options and four price points making the collection a game changer in the marketplace.

Poole Lighting has been told by the Competition and Markets Authority that it believes the lighting supplier has broken competition law by restricting retailers’ freedom to discount online.

The CMA has provisionally found that the company restricted retailers’ freedom to discount Poole Lighting’s Saxby and Endon brands online.

It has issued a statement of objections to Poole Lighting.

‘It is alleged the company stopped retailers from setting their own prices online and forced them to sell at – or above – a minimum price. This would be a form of resale price maintenance, which breaks competition law,’ says the CMA. No final conclusion has been reached regarding whether there has been a breach of competition law.

‘With more and more retail activity moving online, making sure competition works well in this channel is a priority for the CMA. That happens when retailers are free to set their own prices to attract customers using the Internet to look for the best deal. So we take allegations of online resale price maintenance seriously because it can keep those prices high and limit choice for consumers. We will now carefully consider representations from the company before reaching a final decision,’ says Ann Pope, CMA senior director, antitrust.

Winning puzzle: Upholstery Skills Centre student Reece Jones won the

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2017 Heico Design Award with his Puzzle chair, a structure of intertwined blocks that break down to reveal a miniature chair. ‘It was an incredibly complex design to produce involving seven different pieces, each of them upholstered in a Warwick wool fabric in primary colours. The hardest part was figuring out the different wooden shapes that would be needed to make up the finished cube,’ he says. Robert Davey and Jade Peel were runners-up. Davey also won the BFM sponsored category for the most commercial entry for his Gothic chair.

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To add to their comprehensive product range of luxury cushion flooring – Furlong Flooring now offers even more.

Our high impact display systems now feature even more fantastic slip resistant ranges – with a variety of 5, 10, 15 & 20 year warranties.

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2 The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring has updated Master Installer course content to accommodate the company’s latest extra wide and extra long wood and laminate floors, Majestic and Massimo. All spaces for early spring courses are sold out, so fitters looking to enjoy expert training and a range of post-qualification benefits, should book without delay for late spring and summer courses.

Visit: www.quick-step-academy.co.uk 3 Luxury Trends is the latest of Leoline’s portfolio to undergo a revamp, with six more designs. Herringbone wood designs also encapsulate the trend for grey tones, while those looking for monochrome marble tile styles are now also accommodated. Large format tiles, woods, plains and linear bamboo effects for that contemporary touch complete the portfolio.

Visit: www.ivcgroup.com 4 The appearance of celebrity Vinnie Jones drew the crowds at the January Furniture Show for the launch of the Deacon Jones by Crown Floors collection. The range has four X-Tron extra-strong polypropylene fibre ranges to mirror his tough image, and four supersoft fibres spanning polypropylene and polyamide to reflect his softer side.

Visit: www.crownfloors.co.uk 5 Flair Rugs’ Skyline Gel makes perfect use of 100% polypropylene ultrafine weave fibre and a super-micro gel non-slip backing, making it suited to all areas of the home including kitchens, hallways, conservatories, utility rooms and porches. These rugs and runners stay in place even with heavy residential footfall.

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6 Comprising five styles, Lano’s Comfort Lawn collection embraces the versatility of either 100% PE or a PE/PP blend in a longer 42mm blade length for a lush look, or a 25mm option for a more manicured effect. This entry level product still enjoys all the performance and convenience attributes of artificial grass.

Visit: www.lano.com 7 Domotex proved the perfect platform for Balta to demonstrate its product versatility, with 2016 introduction Leonis using its combination of powerful branding, great looks and high end performance to take centre stage. Across its Sarabi, Sarafina, Simba and Kesari lines, Leonis makes full use of Balta’s 100% PP Stainsafe Sensit fibre, meaning exceptional performance joins a beautiful look and feel.

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8 Granorte used Domotex to present its latest in digital print cork flooring: Vita Décor Flow championing a series of geometric looks and the Recolour Two collection, introducing 12 vibrant colours to cork flooring, from scarlet and saffron to green and purple. Also on show were favourites including the updated Studio, Corium, 3DForms, Rusticork and Vita Classic collections.

Visit www.granorte.co.uk 9 Carpet and rug manufacturer, Edel Telenzo, made a real statement in style at this year’s Domotex, showcasing not only additions to its broadloom portfolio – with the chunky loop look a particular hit – but also unveiling its Rugs and Runners concept to a European audience.

Visit: edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk 10 Star of the show at Domotex for Louis de Poortere was undoubtedly Haute Couture broadloom, a collection that has already attracted UK retailers throughout last year. For 2017, this is set to continue with Louis de Poortere offering Haute Couture designs in three stunning fibre blends.

Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com ‚‚‚

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NEW Bohemia Collection

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11 The January Furniture Show has once again delivered exceptional results for Edel Telenzo, providing a fitting and strong platform for what promises to be a busy and rewarding year ahead. As well as the Rugs and Runners collection there were updates to the brand’s wool and wool-blend carpet portfolio.

Visit: edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk 12 A champion of high-level performance, versatility and value for money, Pro-Screed Gold is the latest two-part levelling and smoothing compound from Floorwise.

There is no need to prime, meaning installers can reduce time spent on-site, with rapid setting and excellent flow properties also adding to the product’s ease of use.

Visit: www.floorwise.co.uk 13 Flair Rugs won the Decor category of the Furniture Awards at the January Furniture Show with its New Jersey Print collection. It was the collection’s vivid Birds designs that took the headlines, with the judging panel deeming them ‘well priced, on-trend and

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promising mainstream appeal’. The award was received by Gareth Davies, Flair Rugs sales and marketing director.

Visit: www.flairrugs.com 14 X Collection, Touchdown, Essenz, Landscaping and Lano’s contract offering each had dedicated show space at Domotex to ensure visitors were treated to the best each brand delivers. Bamboo Velvet and Bamboo Touch were introductions to the X Collection, joining existing wool, bamboo, nylon and SmartStrand styles to

complete Lano’s premium offering.

Visit: www.lano.com 15 IVC Group marked its 20th anniversary in style at Domotex, with a stunning exhibit beautifully encapsulating the impressive design diversity emanating from the Belgian company. ‘Domotex was a special one. It marked 20 years since we formed and we wanted it to be a celebration not only of our anniversary, but also of design,’ said Victoria Hemelaer, brand manager. ‚‚‚ Visit: www.ivcgroup.com

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NEW PRODUCTS

17 Kick-off spring with the NT Collection from Kettle Interiors. This Scandi oak range features obvious Danish design influences in items made for modern UK homes. With 31 pieces for dining and occasional use, it ensures the collection is ready to deliver its impressive style no matter what the need.

Tel: 01536 444 960 18 Joynout will debut Daydream, a minimalistic, multifunctional seat, at this year’s Salone del Mobile. The sculpturelike seat, inspired by the lemniscate (symbol for infinity), offers users new and unexpected ways of sitting,

lounging and interacting. It will launch in 10 colours.

Visit: www.joynout.com

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19 Silk and hemp are the materials of choice in Vanderhurd’s directional SS17 rug collection. Vivid, jewel-like colours display the company’s ability to combine a variety of hues whose tones express a bohemian sophistication.

Inspiration was taken from the Bargello stitch first popular in 17th century Florence. Pictured is To the Point’s Zigzag Emerald and Sapphire.

Visit: www.vanderhurd.com 20 New for 2017 is the NR collection from Kettle Interiors. Delivering classic country style, typified by the telephone table’s unusual semi-circular shape and turned legs. In a white finish and with an unusual flag-pattern, lime-washed oak top, the NR Telephone Table stands out as a key trend-focused look for the year.

Tel: 01536 444 960

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16 Kettal’s Mesh collection by Patricia Urquiola now includes a teak deck chair with adjustable backrest. The cushion fabrics are from the Terrain outdoor fabrics collection by Doshi Levien, and the decorative cushions from the Geometrics range.

Visit: www.kettal.com

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SERVICE

Richard Renouf

Kitchen nightmare Installation must show reasonable skill and care It wasn’t a dark and stormy night. The wind wasn’t howling and the lights weren’t flickering. There was no dramatic soundtrack to build up the tension. It was just an ordinary afternoon. Mrs J was in her kitchen cooking a meal. Two pans were on the stove and she opened the wall cabinet to get the salt. Absolutely nothing to warn her of the horror that was unleashed in that unforgettable moment.

The cabinet fell forwards, trapping Mrs J, and – as she found out soon enough – causing permanent injury. A cascade of glasses and vases shattered on to the worktop, stove and floor. The tea towel caught fire and flames leapt above the stove and quickly spread. She watched, terrified, unable to reach the call for help button just a few feet away.

Only her mobile phone, and the neighbours she summoned, saved her and her flat. But not before her life had been changed forever.

The housing association called in the kitchen installers.

‘Our fitting is guaranteed for a year

and this has been fitted for two and a half years. Not our problem. But we’ll put the cabinet back on the wall,’ it said.

When I visited to try to find out what had caused the catastrophe the reason was easy to find because the adjacent cabinets had not been altered.

They’d been propped up on the edge of the tiles and, because there were no fitting brackets, 100mm screws had been inserted through the hardboard back panels straight into the plasterboard and breezeblock walls. No plugs, no anchors, and a 20mm gap between the backpanel and the wall. The screws simply turned and had no holding power whatsoever.

And the fallen cabinet had been ‘reinstalled’ simply by inserting two more screws directly into the wall at each top corner of the cabinet.

Of course, such negligence does not always have devastating consequences, but it usually comes to light. Underlay joins that have not been taped that allow updraughts to permanently soil a carpet.

Vinyl and laminate floors laid without consideration of moisture – and without

Screws held the cupboards in place… until one fell off the wall

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even taking a simple moisture reading – that bubble and distort. Lots of potential problems that could have been avoided just by using reasonable skill and care.

That phrase – reasonable skill and care – is enshrined in UK consumer law. You can’t take away any of your customer’s statutory rights in your printed terms and conditions, and neither can you avoid liability for incompetence, negligence or even shortcuts if they result in problems for the customer. Even by suggesting the fitting is only covered by a ‘one year guarantee’.

All the cabinets had to be taken down in Mrs J’s kitchen because the housing association realised they were as likely to fall down as the first one had done, and the consequences were unacceptable.

If dramatic music warned us of any impending disaster, life would be easier.

Instead, we have to ensure we’re getting things right every time.

Visit: www.richard-renouf.com Richard Renouf is an independent furnishings consultant

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BEDS AND BEDROOM

Waking up just before 7am is the ‘perfect time’

Early bird advantages A new study sheds light on the benefits of being a ‘morning person’ A recent study has tackled one of the best-known sleep fables: does the early bird really catch the worm? In an attempt to find out, Sealy UK cross-referenced the wake-up times of more than 5,000 people from across the UK, with lifestyle factors such as mood, weight, energy levels and education, to see if there is any link between getting up early and leading a happy, healthy life.

Understanding sleep patterns and habits is an essential part of bed manufacturing, as well as an important role in the research and development process, and Sealy’s study underlines its ongoing commitment in this area.

Although anecdotally getting up early is considered a good thing, there has been little specific research into the area.

But the study revealed a clear correlation between the time a person wakes up and lifestyle factors such as body weight, and even education levels.

For example, nearly a quarter (24%) of those who woke up before 7am are ‘always’ refreshed and well-rested in the

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‘Nearly a quarter (24%) of those who woke up before 7am are “always” refreshed in the day ahead’ day ahead compared with just 8% who woke up after 9am, and 9% of those who woke up after 11am. Those who reported waking up before 7am were 39% more likely to be degree-educated than those waking up after 9am.

Waking up early also appeared to have a link to body weight, with late risers – who get up after 9am – emerging as 90% more likely to be obese than those getting up between 6am and 6.59am.

With all this compelling data into the apparent benefits of waking up early, Sealy decided to dig a little deeper and

explore whether there really was a ‘perfect’ time to wake up.

Based on the chances of waking up feeling refreshed, well-rested and bursting with energy, 6.58.29am emerged as the ‘optimum’ time.

The study also explored where in the country the ‘best’ morning people resided, and exactly what the secret to their routine was. The data reveals they are most likely to live in Brighton and be 31 years old, female, have GCSE level education, be 5ft 1in to 5ft 6in tall, weigh 10-11 stone, and have a full-time job.

Following closely as the country’s second and third best morning people were those in Bristol and Southampton, respectively.

While everyone’s requirements are different, there’s no doubt that maintaining regular, healthy sleep patterns brings numerous benefits.

Achieving a good, undisturbed night’s sleep is key to feeling refreshed in the early mornings, while a supportive and comfortable bed also plays

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Sealy UK has become Wigan Warriors’ official Sleep Partner

an important role in the process.

The Wake up with Sealy campaign used data gathered from the brand’s recent Worldwide Sleep Census, which was launched in conjunction with Loughborough University’s Clinical Sleep Research Unit at the end of 2016.

Polling more than 15,000 people across the world in countries including China, South Korea, Australia, South Africa and the UK, the comprehensive study explored the sleep habits of the globe, tackling a wide variety of issues.

Key findings already released from the census include the emergence of a worldwide sleep debt; the perceived amount of sleep people need to effectively function mentally and emotionally the next day during the normal working week, minus the actual sleep they get each night.

While the sleep debt in the UK is by no means the worst globally, it is still significant, with men on average losing 28 minutes a night, and women faring worse, losing an average of 56 minutes each night. This equates to a five days a year in lost sleep for men, and 10 days a year for women.

The Worldwide Sleep Census also explored our sleep quality. Some 77% of Britons fail to wake up each morning feeling refreshed and well-rested, with just 2% saying this happened ‘every day’.

Visit: www.sealy.co.uk

Sleep props for Warriors Sealy UK has agreed a sponsorship deal with Super League champions Wigan Warriors, becoming the rugby league club’s official Sleep Partner.

The manufacturer has already provided top of the range beds to all the players, helping them rest and recover ahead of the new season, as well as installing a relaxation bed in the team gym for players to use post-training as part of its World of Sport campaign.

‘Better quality sleep helps their performance’ ‘This is an especially exciting partnership and is another significant step forward in the development of our commercial programme and alignment with global brand leaders.

Rather than a linear sponsorship deal, Sealy has chosen to work with us through a genuinely meaningful partnership; working with our high performance department to deliver marginal gains and helping our

players to achieve better quality sleep, which in turn helps their performance on the pitch,’ says Dan Burton, Wigan Warriors commercial sales manager.

‘Not only that; but our planned schedule of brand activities throughout the year are also particularly engaging, and will bring both our own fans, and visiting fans, real value and entertainment. There was an instant fit, starting from our Grand Final relationship, with our respective philosophies and values and we look forward to establishing a long lasting partnership.’

Holly Venning, Sealy UK brand marketing manager, says: ‘We’re delighted to be partnering with such a successful and charismatic club. Our philosophy of helping people achieve a good night’s sleep is shared with the players and management who all understand, value and appreciate the major impact a restful night’s sleep can have on both the body and mind.

We’re very much looking forward to rolling out a series of planned activities which will support the players and engage with club’s vast fan base.’

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We’re delighted to announce that, following our support for the Wigan Warriors

at the Grand Final last year, Sealy have now signed a major new sponsorship deal with the 2016 Super League Champions and 2017 World Club Champions.

The ‘all‐ me most successful rugby league club ever’ will join some of the UK’s most

accomplished spor ng legends to support our ‘World of Sport’ campaign, which recognises the important link between great quality sleep and spor ng excellence.

CHAMPIONS

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For more informa on, contact our Sales Hotline on 016973 20342 or visit www.sealy.co.uk

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BEDS AND BEDROOM

Solutions in store Shoppers want more storage

Anniversary Collection ottoman

With the days getting longer, the weather milder and the all-important Easter and May Bank Holidays just around the corner, it’s the time of year when consumers start to prioritise their homes and tackle spring cleaning. When it comes to an organised home, having enough storage is essential. As one of the largest – and arguably most important pieces of bedroom furniture – it’s no surprise that demand for beds that double up as storage space is increasing.

Silentnight says it has seen a rise in consumers looking for bed bases with storage. It expects this demand will continue far beyond the traditional spring clean, due to a trend for downsizing, with urbanisation and the housing shortage leading to smaller homes being built.

‘More and more consumers are looking to optimise the space in their homes by making the most of the ample space that is available under the bed,’ says Nick Booth, Silentnight marketing director.

‘They are looking for clever storage solutions that are also stylish. Our beds offer space-saving storage that is easily accessible and works well even in smaller homes. For example, our ottomans open from the foot of the bed making the storage space easy to get to, even when the bed is made,’ he says.

The company offers a range of beds to provide storage solutions and last year launched its first full length ottoman bed. Other options include a half ottoman, drawers, or a combination of half ottoman and drawers.

‘The full ottoman is lightweight and easy to lift, offering storage space that is accessible all the way around the bed.

The combination of a half ottoman in the foot end of the bed and two full size drawers at the head end delivers over

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Cornelia ottoman with two storage drawers

Mirapocket 1400 Geltex half ottoman

50% more storage space than a standard four-drawer base. The half ottoman is fully accessible from the foot end of the bed; a great storage option if access space at the head end is limited,’ says Booth.

All the company’s timber divan bases are FSC certified and undergo comprehensive testing on component parts and finished products to ensure

everything produced meets UK standards.

‘For products such as drawers and ottomans, where items will be stored but also may need to be frequently accessed, ease of use and durability is really important, and this is always at the forefront when products are being developed,’ adds Booth.

Visit: www.silentnight.co.uk

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Stressful journey to the land of nod We are getting less sleep than we did four years ago, new research shows

Britons are increasingly turning to the bottle at bedtime – and less and less towards their partner. Alcohol in particular is increasingly being used as a ‘sleep remedy’, according to the results of The Sleep Council’s latest Great British Bedtime Report (first conducted in 2013).

A quarter of those questioned for the 2017 report said they used alcohol to help them nod off: up from 16% in 2013.

Also, the number of us who don’t share a bed with their partner has increased from 8% to 12%.

As well as alcohol, more and more people are turning to medication, music and meditation in their quest to get a

Released to support National Bed Month in March, the results provide detailed insights into the nation’s changing sleep habits and that in four years there have been marked changes.

We’re getting even less sleep. Almost three-quarters (74%) of us sleep less than seven hours per night while the number of people who said they get less than five hours is up from 7% to 12%. For many people (61%) between five to seven hours a night is the norm.

Some 30% of men and 20% of women drink alcohol before bedtime. Of people aged 45-54, 30% cited alcohol as something they use to help them sleep,

24% of couples sleep apart good night’s sleep. Those listening to music rose from 17% in 2013 to 24% in 2017, and meditation has become more popular – from 8% to 12%. But far fewer people (26% in 2017 v 41% in 2013) say the last thing they do at night is read – traditionally regarded as sleep inducing.

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making them the biggest users by age group.

The trend for sleeping alone continues to increase. More than one in 10 of those questioned (12% as opposed to 8% in 2013) said they did not share the same bed as their spouse or partner. Nearly a

quarter of couples (24% v 22%) now sleep apart at least some of the time.

More people are buying bigger beds.

The number of respondents who bought a king-sized bed has jumped from 20% in 2013 to 32% this year. However, sales of standard doubles still make up the bulk of sales (to 47% of those questioned) with most people (41%) paying between £200 and £599 for their bed.

The number of people using technology in the bedroom has declined since 2013, although people checking their social media last thing at night showed a small rise from 8% to 9%.

Checking emails has dropped from 14% to 6%; watching television just before going to sleep is down from 38% to 30%; and using laptops/tablets is down from 12% to 8%. Just 38% said they kept and used a smartphone in the bedroom.

Concerns ‘The report is worrying on a number of fronts, particularly the facts which show we’re getting even less sleep now, the rise in alcohol consumption as a way of getting to sleep, and the increase in couples who sleep apart. On a more positive note, we’re pleasantly surprised to find less people are using technology in the bedroom before going to sleep.

TVs, laptops and games consoles all have a significant impact on our sleeping habits and using a gadget just before bed makes it harder to switch off mentally and wind down,’ says Lisa Artis, Sleep Council executive. ‚‚‚

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BEDS AND BEDROOM Disturbances The report also found, that more than a third (35%) of Britons have suffered from sleeping problems for more than five years; a fifth (20%) for more than 10.

The top three things that disturb sleep are: worry or stress (45%), partner disturbance (25%) and noise (20%).

Furthermore, more than one in 10 (13%) blame an uncomfortable bed.

Unsurprisingly, more than half of respondents (55%) feel ready to face

More than a third (34%) of 25-34 yearolds listen to music to help them sleep compared to just 15% of those aged over 55. Just under a quarter (23%) of 25-34 year-olds have used a sleep tracker or sleeping app compared to just 5% of over-55s. People aged 25-34 are most likely to check their social media (17%) before settling down for the night (average 9%) while those aged 55-plus are most likely to read – 38% compared to the average 26%.

74% sleep less than seven hours a night the day after a good night’s sleep.

When asked what aspect of their life was most affected by lack of sleep, 53% said energy levels, 52% mood, 36% health, 23% work performance and 21% personal relationships.

Counting sleep It seems the more you earn, the more you sleep – 71% of those with a household income between £80,000 and £100,000 sleep on average more than six hours per night, while 50% of those who earn under £10,000 sleep less than six.

‘We spend a third of our lives sleeping which is vital to our health and wellbeing, but almost half of Britons say stress is keeping them awake at night.

Bedtime should be a place where you can switch off, forget about the business of the day and relax. We can all suffer from worry and anxieties from time to time, but if it’s creating unhealthy sleeping habits, people should take action and get the peaceful night’s sleep they deserve,’ says Artis.

More than half of women (51%) are kept up at night due to worry and stress compared to 39% of men. Furthermore, 29% of women blame partner disturbance compared to 19% of men.

Men (53%) are more likely than women (42%) to go to sleep after 11pm.

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Regions Some 30% of Londoners believe changing their bedtime would improve their sleep compared to just 19% of people from the South East.

In Yorkshire and the Humber, 44% of people who live there don’t have any problems sleeping, compared to 22% living in the East Midlands who say they’ve suffered from lack of sleep for 10 years or more.

sleep well most nights, while 30% of people in the North West sleep quite poorly.

Those in Northern Ireland use the most technology to help them sleep, as 53% of adults use a sleep tracker or sleeping apps most nights.

Furthermore, people in Northern Ireland are the happiest when they wake up after having a good night’s sleep (49%).

Almost a quarter of people living in East Anglia don’t have or use any form of technology in their bedroom (24%).

People who live in the East Midlands suffer the most from stress and worry the most (49%) which in turn affects their sleep.

Residents in Northern Ireland drink the most alcohol to help them sleep at night (29%), while those in the South East drink the least before bed (22%).

Almost a quarter of people in the North East have quite a poor night’s sleep each night (24%), with 30% of them getting just five or six hours.

People in Scotland read the most before going to sleep (35%) compared to other regions in the UK. More than half of people in Wales (55%) say their energy levels have been affected by lack of sleep, with 22% of people sleeping quite poorly at night Only 17% of people from the West Midlands get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night, and almost a quarter (24%) use music to help them drift off.

51% of women are kept up due to worry Those in the North West share their beds with their partner every night they are at home together (79%), while people living in East Anglia are most likely to sleep apart (16%).

Londoners appear to get the best quality of sleep, with 29% saying they

The Sleep Council Great British Bedtime Report was conducted by Atomik Research, who questioned a sample of 5,002 people via an online survey between 27 December 2016 and 4 January 2017.

Visit: www.sleepcouncil.org.uk

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BEDS AND BEDROOM Left: Paul Sutherland (left) and Graeme Mills (right) join Mammoth’s team Bottom left: Mammoth will be looking at international opportunities Bottom right: John Tuton founded the company in 2011

Directing expansion Mammoth has added to its management team Mattress and upholstery designer Mammoth has invested in its future growth by making a double appointment of non-executive directors: Graeme Mills is director of performance and Paul Sutherland is director of innovation.

Both will work closely with the Mammoth team to integrate sound business practices and strategies to continue the company’s success in the bed and upholstery industries, as well as working to open new global business opportunities for the health and wellbeing group.

Both men have worked with Mammoth in various capacities since the

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company started in 2011 and have gained a wealth of knowledge about its ethos as well as influencing the company’s success.

Mills says he has taken on the responsibility of developing Mammoth’s best asset: its people. ‘Using my experience across a range of industry sectors, I will work with the current team, while attracting new talent to the business to continue the development of Mammoth’s service reputation,’ he says.

Sutherland will be delivering strategies for business growth, seeking to optimise opportunities within the bed and upholstery industries as well as opening up new prospects for the future direction

of Mammoth’s innovations and designs.

‘We are determined to maintain our ability to respond quickly and practically in support of our valued retailers,’ says John Tuton, Mammoth founder and md.

‘We have a distinctive and personal approach that seems to work for our retailers that we need to retain as we scale up in our operation. These roles are an investment in ensuring that growth does not lead to any compromise in the values we work to. Graeme and Paul will help us to retain the ethos we’ve worked hard to instil and which remains the reason why we started this business,’ adds Tuton.

Visit: www.mammothcomfort.co.uk

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Mammoth Ambassador, Anne Dickins paddles her way to an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list The team at Mammoth are delighted to announce that their Brand Ambassador, Olympic and World Paracanoe Champion, Anne Dickins, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

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Anne Dickins MBE

Paralympic, World and European Gold Medal Winner Chartered Physiotherapist & Mammoth Brand Ambassador

To read more about Anne Dickins amazing story and other Mammoth Ambassadors please visit www.mammothcomfort.co.uk/news/

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BEDS AND BEDROOM Bryan Robson (centre) visited Mlily at the January Furniture Show

Playing for everyone Mlily mattresses and pillows are not just for professional sports people Mlily made its presence known at the January Furniture Show, giving it the opportunity to stand out by highlighting its global partnership with Manchester United.

The FA Cup took pride of place on the stand. On the Monday of the show, Manchester United legend and former England captain, Bryan Robson visited the company, showing off Mlily’s new high-premium product line, the forefront of which was its Dream+ mattress series developed for the players at the club’s

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Aon training complex at Carrington.

‘At such a world-class level, it’s a game of margins,’ says Robson. ‘And that’s why Manchester United have chosen an elite brand like Mlily. Recovery and a good night’s sleep are so important to performance, and United are going that extra step to ensure our players have an advantage over everyone else.’

But it’s not just professional footballers who are reaping the benefits. ’We want everyone to achieve their highest level of performance, and it starts with the best

night’s sleep possible. We’re providing a premium product at a price everyone can afford. It’s simple really: if it’s good enough for world-class athletes performing at their peak, imagine what it can do for people like you and me,’ says Bob Badman, Mlily UK director of sales.

Mlily has doubled its accounts for the third year in a row, and is looking forward to surpassing its 2017 goals as the brand continues to help people achieve their dreams.

Visit: www.mlily.uk

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Solid foundations Hypnos has seen sales and profits surge Bed manufacturer Hypnos has enjoyed significant growth across the retail and hospitality markets, in both the UK and internationally.

The British business, which operates under Hypnos and Hypnos Contract Beds, reported an overall turnover for the group of more than £62m for the year ending 25 June 2016: an increase of 32% on the previous year.

Furthermore, the group has seen a 60% year on year improvement in its underlying operating profit.

Owned by parent company Keen and Toms Holdings, the business attributes its strong performance to a continued focus on international outreach, as well as a series of new retailer account openings and refurbishment programmes by its hospitality clients.

Additionally the hospitality business, Hypnos Contract Beds, has benefitted from its new facility in Castle Donington, which was officially opened last April by Prince Andrew.

‘These are a very pleasing set of numbers to report as they are well in excess of the targets that we set ourselves five years ago. We have achieved significant growth in the UK in both retail and hospitality sectors and have started to see real traction in our international activities in both sectors,’ says Stephen Ward, Hypnos group md.

‘Our new five-year plan, which started in July 2016, is set to deliver continued growth both domestically and

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internationally, but not at the same rate that was the case in the last five years.

Our products, our service, our people and our business philosophy are the foundations of our recent success, and will also underpin our future ambitions.’

But, while working continuously on its growth strategy it has not lost its focus on CSR and sustainability which has always been important for the business.

‘Hypnos Contract Beds’ new Castle

Hypnos’ sales have increased by almost a third

Donington factory is powered by a biomass boiler, ensuring the business maintains its responsibility to the environment and retains its carbon neutral status. The business has also continued its educational school tours and tree planting exercises to teach young people about the benefits of a good night’s sleep and taking care of the environment respectively,’ adds Ward.

Visit: www.hypnosbeds.com

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Visit: www.zeitraum-moebel.de

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Visit: www.birkenstock-group.com 3 Hulsta has begun using kiri timber in its Madera collection, allowing it to reduce the amount of walnut, oak and maple it uses as only the fronts are faced in these woods. Using kiri also makes the furniture lighter.

Visit: www.hulsta.com

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4 Available in Champagne, Alpine white or Havana, the bi-fold system of Wiemann’s Boston features new 33cm and 50cm width doors to maximise bedroom space and turns it into useful storage or display areas with its wide selection of widths, extended depths, drawers and corner units. Alongside its contemporary appearance, the collection also offers a comprehensive selection of bedroom pieces such as bedside units, night cabinets, storage chests, plus lighting options.

Visit: www.wiemannuk.co.uk 5 Team 7 has introduced the Loop bedside table, in 55cm and 69cm heights. The tops are available in leather or glass and when pushed against the bed can be used as a breakfast tray.

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All white for the night Sweet Dreams has unveiled a white colourway for one of its most popular bedframes, the compact wooden sleighbed Pacino (pictured). This brings the colour choice to four. The pine bedframe comes in two sizes, double and king, and features an extra-wide slatted base. A matching bedside cabinet is available.

Warwick 4000 is a Pocket Air model with plenty of extra features, especially for those who like their mattress to adapt to the changing temperatures of the seasons for sleeping comfort. Fillings contain British wool to one side of the springs for winter warmth and to the other side, cool cotton.

The mattress cover is soft handle luxury viscose. There is a choice of colours for the smart divan base – wheat or nickel – and it is available in three sizes with plenty of storage options.

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Left and below: Soft Plus Bottom: Cleo

Forward thinking CS Schmal intends to boost its UK presence One of Germany’s largest producers of ready to assemble furniture, CS Schmal reaffirmed its commitment to the UK market at the recent imm Cologne and has appointed husband and wife team Matthew and Cate Kutas as UK and Republic of Ireland agents.

‘CS Schmal is looking to expand its export business and sees the UK as potentially one of the most important European markets,’ says Frank Renders, CS Schmal export sales director.

Matthew says: ‘We have joined CS at an exciting time in the development of what is a very forward thinking company.’

CS invests in marketing materials to make it easy for the customer to access everything such as imagery and brand logos to support marketing in catalogues or online. Attention is paid to details such as packaging along with the different logistic solutions used by retailers, he says.

‘Packaging is certainly an important point, as CS is a specialist in smaller items of furniture such as shoe cabinets and bookcases, as well as wider ranges of living room systems,’ says Cate. ‘This makes us an interesting supplier to deal with. The breadth of range gives us a lot of opportunities, as we produce many items which other producers do not.’

The Soft Plus solution is a case in point, giving the retailer the ability to sell one range that covers home office, bedroom and storage furniture, with a choice of widths and depths.

‘We have introduced some outstanding living room furniture

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such as Cleo,’ says Matthew. ‘This range, which features glass tops and fronts and chrome details, has been a resounding success since its launch last year. CS also drew a lot of attention with the new beam oak finish which was introduced to the Tio & You collection.’

‘Although we have a strong focus on price, we are a design led company,’ explains Renders. ‘We are offering well designed, great value products, a prompt delivery time and full service back up.’

The company employs more than 400 people at a single production site of almost 80,000sqm in Waldmohr in south-west Germany.

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Kenilworth

Noble

Top performers The better end is proving most successful for Sweet Dreams ‘Mid to high end British mainstream products, whether in beds or upholstery, are in our experience enjoying a resurgence,’ says Jackie McGarvey, Sweet Dreams general manager.

The Lancashire manufacturer exhibited at the January Furniture Show and was pleased both with sales and the number of new accounts opened. But, attention and sales were for a greater part the preserve of products in its luxury and top end collections.

In beds, the refreshed Pocket Air collection in particular has garnered acclaim and attracted strong sales.

Clarence 4000, featuring cashmere both to the mattress cover and the microquilting below, and Kenilworth 3000, featuring memory foam and a supersoft knit viscose cover, did well at the show.

For both divans the damask mattress border comes in two colours, wheat and nickel, to match the divan base, and this has proved popular. The choice of base colourway applies across the collection.

Stand-out successes at the show were Royal Pillowtop and Noble 1000, another divan containing memory foam and featuring the new box pillowtop style, and popular favourite Luxury Aloe Memory 2000 from the Pocket Spring collection.

All Pocket Air and Royal Pillowtop beds come in three sizes, 135cm, 150cm and

180cm, and a choice of storage options to the base, including three styles of ottoman. Mattress and base alike are enhanced with quality finishing.

For its British upholstery range, Knightsbridge, Glenmore and Carmen were the most successful models at the NEC. Retailers welcomed the new fabric selection and Carmen in check turned a lot of heads. It leads a retro capsule collection comprising three other models, Etro, Vantage and Penny Lane.

By contrast, Knightsbridge and

Glenmore epitomise more traditional styling. A slight adjustment to the seat specification has increased the already high levels of comfort and won the range new friends.

The use of Duratech carded fibre characterises Knightsbridge and Carmen while high density Reflex foam is used in Glenmore; further evidence that it’s the top end models with the highest specifications that are proving most successful for the manufacturer.

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On the up Exports of furniture are rising British furniture is increasingly being snapped up overseas. Exports to the EU rose by 19.8% and to non-EU countries by 8.4% in 2016 compared to 2015.

According to the latest BFM Overseas Trade Report, the total value of exports surpassed £2bn. While most sectors saw better export values, upholstery stood out. Upholstered seat exports in 2016 rose on the year by 82% to the EU and overall by 54.4% to stand at £85m.

‘British furniture has a worldwide reputation for exceptional standards and craftsmanship,’ says Jackie Bazeley, BFM md. ‘Thanks to the positive reputation of British-based companies many are doing well overseas. Our long history of producing some of the best furniture in the world is recognised around the globe.’

The BFM report found exports to nonEU countries now account for more trade than to EU countries. Chief among them is the USA which remains the largest market for UK furniture worth £533m, 19% up on 2015.

‘The report highlights the importance of the USA market for the furniture industry, which may prove interesting following recent developments in the political world,’ adds Bazeley.

China is now the UK’s second largest non-EU export market, having overtaken

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UAE, Qatar, Switzerland and Australia, following substantial growth, to reach a value of £83m.

Within the EU, the Republic of Ireland accounts for 30% of all UK exports and is the biggest market for British furniture, worth £277m. It seems the French are also turning more and more to British furniture, taking imports worth nearly £211m in 2016, an increase of 50% on 2015 and in the process passed Germany

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as the UK’s second main EU export destination.

‘While the Brexit vote was clearly followed by a period of uncertainty, our report has a number of positive findings, particularly among exporters. With the exchange rate as it is, there has never been a better time to consider exporting across the globe and flying the flag,’ adds Bazeley.

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BEST OF BRITISH Right and below: Evolution Below right: JFS saw the debut of evolution and the reintroduction of Statesman

Advances in relaxation Parker Knoll’s latest developments combine experience and technology With more than 148 years of furniture making expertise, Parker Knoll remains committed to developing ranges that seek to redefine modern comfort while creating the ultimate style statement.

This year has got off to a good start.

Since moving to its state of the art manufacturing facility in rural Nottinghamshire, it has experienced steady growth, which it expects to continue.

At the January Furniture Show the company launched evolution, as well as a range of fabrics for 2017.

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Capsule collection evolution takes the best of what the brand has learnt over the past 148 years. It combines the latest technology with a range of soft fabrics in cool, calm, pastel shades bringing a collection that showcases clean contemporary lines, modern motion and comfort.

Consisting of two sofa ranges and three accent chairs, all feature ergonomically designed seating that cradles the body and gently supports the body as you relax. With the addition of the iconic Statesman chair, Parker Knoll

says this collection demonstrates the best of British design.

Both reclining sofa ranges are embellished with a brushed chrome finish, a two-button power recliner control with USB port, and a smooth mechanism that enables reclining with ease. The gently lifting headrests of Design 1701 and Design 1702, can be adjusted to achieve the ideal seating position.

The complete evolution range will be available in spring 2017.

Visit: www.parkerknoll.co.uk

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Leoline Luxury Trends’ Marilyn

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Greta from Avenue’s Ultimate Expressions range

Lucy from the Tapis d’Amis collection

Bold as vinyl IVC is taking vinyl in new directions ‘Creativity. That’s what sets cushion vinyl apart,’ reckons Victoria Hemelear, product manager for IVC’s Leoline and Avenue cushion flooring brands. ‘It is one of the few floors that can be truly embracing, whether that’s mimicking a wood or being completely abstract with Pollockesque designs.’

It’s a bold statement, but one that rings true for IVC Group cushion vinyl, particularly with the launch of its latest concept in rugs, Tapis d’Amis: a collection of digitally printed designs that are perfect for adding a layer of pattern in homes and protecting existing flooring such as around dining tables and cookers or in the hall. The collection is made up of 16 designs each available in four colours and five sizes.

The mainstay of IVC Group’s residential vinyl flooring remains its Leoline and Avenue brands, both of which have introductions for 2017. Avenue’s Ultimate Expressions sees new hexagon and 3D cube designs starring alongside wood and tile effects. With herringbone and the Riad-like Nuria, these are also at the

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forward-thinking end of the spectrum.

Leoline has introduced the Luxury Classics collection of wood and tile effects. Some classic and rustic, others minimal and modern, this range demonstrates how good cushion vinyl flooring has become of late. Improved printing and better embossing techniques lead to Maud Verkindt, Avenue and Leoline designer (left) with Victoria Hemelear at Domotex improved realism and more scope for creating fine detail. also features a woven-vinyl effect, the The Luxury Trends XL collection is also floor becoming an increasing favourite in new for this year, again showing an the contract market. emphasis on trend-focused designs that ‘We’re really starting to explore what is are suitable for a range of homes, possible with cushion vinyl and whether that be modern in the thankfully, homeowners are becoming architectural Salzburg or traditional with bold enough to embrace the results. Our the new Vinca marble diamond. new collections are certainly exciting, but Avenue’s Titanium XT is an established the future of cushion vinyl flooring is high-wear collection that has been given even more so and we’re already busy a facelift for this year. It has been creating the next wave of fabulous expanded due to the good response to designs,’ says Hemelear. the prism chips and grey-infused palette Visit: www.ivcgroup.com introduced in 2016. The collection now

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Left: Moods can be used for zoning Inset: The large display stand is being rolled out Bottom: Transform will be updated in April

Impressive transformer Moduleo is zoning in on bespoke designs with Moods When Moduleo debuted Moods last year, customers were able to have one of 110 pre-created designs using Impress and Transform LVT. The company knew how many of each of the eight shapes and in what colour they were required and could deliver from stock.

Moods has opened many doors to the company thanks to its USP. Fast forward to 2017 and customers increasingly wanting a unique floor, Moduleo has introduced fully bespoke floors with all designs from Impress and Transform available.

This makes Moods ideal for zoning, for example using the bespoke area to highlight a breakout or dining area while the rest of the room uses standard Select, Impress or Transform.

Top of the range Impress will be updated in the summer with realistic emboss structures, adding a tactile dimension to the floors and an abstract look only possible with LVT and its unexpected combinations of designs and structures. Each plank and tile has a unique character creating individual designs.

Transform will be updated in April with 14 new options, including cool greys, and an 85cm x 42cm tile.

The company is rolling out its large display stand to premium stockists, where designs are arranged by colour rather than range or name, with large roomset photography in the back.

Despite the number of boards, they can easily be moved with a push of a finger.

Also being updated is the online floor visualiser to include the full Moduleo offer, not just Moods.

Visit: www.moduleo.co.uk

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Creative investment IVC Group is expanding its LVT plants ‘This year not only marks our 20th anniversary, it also brings more exciting developments for our company, our consumers, and the world of luxury vinyl than ever before. To respond to this immense rise in demand for our LVT products, we have increased our production capacity by 25% for 2017, and will see another spectacular jump in capacity by 150% by the end of this year when we finish construction of the world’s largest and most advanced LVT production unit,’ says Jan Vergote, IVC Group ceo.

IVC is investing $200m in expanding its two LVT plants in Belgium and the USA. ‘We are not only growing in numbers, but also creatively: this year we will

launch an unprecedented and exceptionally diverse range of innovative products and collections,’ he explains.

‘In 2017 IVC Group is entering the carpet tile market in a big way: by mid year we will open a state of the art carpet tile plant in Belgium, launching the first ever IVC Carpet Tile collection shortly thereafter: a perfect complement to our LVT,’ he says.

The product offer will benefit from parent Mohawk Group’s leading global knowhow in the segment. Produced from granulate to tile, products will be available in bitumen and non-bitumencushioned backings, benefiting from all the industry leading green credentials of Mohawk Group. Eco-friendly and compliant with all European standards, IVC carpet tiles are also CE-certified and

boast a number of accreditations, including REACH and LEED. In addition, warranties are available on all lines.

At the new 35m high by 75m wide warehouse, it will double the number of pallet spaces to 21,000, representing over 2million sqm of product, and will have enough capacity for 24million sqm per year and a peak volume of almost 100,000sqm a day.

The picking operation is fully automated: ‘You can compare it with a giant soft drinks or confectionery vending machine.

Just 15 minutes are required between entering a picking order and the lorry driving off with it,’ adds Vergote.

Visit: www.ivcgroup.com Left: IVC makes use of wind power at its Avelgem facilities Bottom left: IVC is investing in increasing production and warehousing Below: Demand for LVT is increasing

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BELGIUM Far left: Concept Touchdown Left: Fascination Touchdown Below: Bella Donna Ocean

Listen and learn Collaboration is key to Lano

Last year saw Lano relocate from its long-standing headquarters to a facility with a more open layout, fostering a collaborative approach that is already proving beneficial.

‘There is no doubt that moving to a more communicative space has had a hugely positive impact on Lano and it has gone some way in helping us to be super clear in our strategy for the UK. Of course, with a long history of investment in production, Lano has always been known for exceptional product quality and this is something we are determined to maintain, indeed strengthen, in the years ahead,’ says Birger Karlsson, Lano sales and marketing director.

The new approach is already being felt in Lano’s product structure for 2017 as it makes a clear move towards high end polypropylene with continued focus on Touchdown and Essenz. At Domotex a new look for the Touchdown collection was revealed that has repositioned the collection in a subtle but important way.

‘We listened to our customers and have tweaked the Touchdown POS with new imagery more reflective of the aspiration behind the collection, rather than its impressive practical performance. This simple change gives Touchdown allure and the excellent product quality speaks for itself when it comes to making the

purchasing decision,’ says Karlsson.

Lano’s reinvigorated focus on quality manifests itself best in the X Collection.

Here, the manufacturer’s most luxurious nylon, wool, bamboo and SmartStrand styles appear, including one of its bestselling ranges, Bella Donna, crafted from SmartStrand Silk. This exclusive fibre is proving a huge strength for Lano, as it offers a great all-round mix of supersoft comfort, stain-resistance, easy maintenance and durability, while made with renewable content.

‘Featuring SmartStrand Silk styles, the X Collection has been exceptionally well received since the first displays started rolling out a few months ago. In fact, we are seeing particularly strong sellers

coming from it. I think the X Collection goes to show that consumers are prepared to spend a little extra and invest if they can see tangible benefits.

These must not only be in immediately noticeable things such as softness and sophisticated colour, but also in a longer life and easier maintenance,’ he explains.

The X Collection philosophy is also filtering into the manufacturer’s rug collection, which has traditionally been focused around classic woven styles.

Lano has seen a big move towards luxury tufted rugs, with many retailers at Domotex enquiring about the service. As a result it is introducing a custom rug service through its X Collection.

Lano, tel: 00 800 5266 5266

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Innovation and luxury Quick-Step’s latest laminate and engineered wood take it to the next level ‘Majestic offers all the advantages of the latest generation of laminate floors. The 205cm x 24cm planks are highly water and scratch resistant, which also makes this flooring perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. You could describe it as luxury 2.0: from now on, expect an unprecedented combination of innovation and luxury,’ explains Oke Nollet, Quick-Step design director.

A choice of 10 colours offers a wealth of possibilities: from a vintage or rustic look, to trendy or contemporary.

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The accompanying textures and the way in which the grooves are balanced to match the character of the floor mean the wood effect is true to nature, she says.

‘We have noticed the start of a

backlash against the Scandinavian trend, with dark colours such as brown now reappearing. The combination of oak and long, wide floor planks lends a luxurious touch to an interior. Majestic really is Quick-Step’s grandest, most

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BELGIUM luxurious laminate floor,’ says Nollet.

She says the most striking option in this collection is Desert Oak Brushed Dark Brown. The warm dark brown is a reaction to Scandinavian design where white and light pastel shades play a central role. The dark colour brings a touch of class, creating a cosy, intimate mood in the home. The distinctive, classic oak design is characterised by its flower-like graining, fissures and knots. Particularly when combined with other dark shades, including black, the floor adds a touch of luxury to the interior.

The Massimo collection of engineered wood floors features Quick-Step’s longest and widest floorboards yet at 240cm x 26cm. The boards are characterised by large knots and subtle cracks, while the extra matt oil or extra matt lacquer finish enhance the natural, untreated look in line with today’s aesthetic of authenticity and simplicity.

The collection comes in four designs.

The Dark Chocolate and Winter Storm designs are finished with extra matt oil to provide an extremely natural look.

Thanks to the oil treatment, the boards are easy to repair if damaged. The wood stain reacts with the tannin in the wood and doesn’t accentuate or enrich the graining. Combined with deep brushing,

this results in a softer, more vintage look and a natural iridescence in and between the planks, since the softer and harder parts of the wood contain different amounts of tannins and react differently.

Cappuccino Blonde and Frozen feature an extra matt lacquer for improved performance and stain resistance. Both are characterised by a deep, rounded brushing.

Cappuccino Blonde is treated with wood stain and resembles freshly sawn timber. Scandinavian-inspired Frozen appears to have been treated with white oil, but it’s really lacquer. These floorboards are reminiscent of cerused oak floors from the Middle Ages.

‘It’s no secret that we’ve always been obsessed with wood: its elegance and appearance, the warmth it exudes, its feeling to the touch, and the typical scent,’ says Nollet.

‘With our vinyl and laminate collections, we went out of our way to perfect the natural look. But with these Massimo floorboards, we took our passion to new extremes – from the size of the boards to the superior authenticity and craftsmanship in every single detail.

Our hardwood floorboards are the ultimate expression of our love for wood,’ she adds.

Visit: www.quick-step.co.uk

Above: Majestic MJ3546 Woodland Oak Natural Opposite page Main image: Massimo MAS3566S Cappuccino Blonde Oak Extra Matt Inset top right: Majestic MJ3553 Desert Oak Brushed Dark Brown Inset top left: Massimo MAS3563S Winter Storm Oak Extra Matt Oiled Inset bottom: Majestic MJ3547 Woodland Oak Light Grey

Smart production To introduce Majestic, Quick-Step parent Unilin invested €10m upgrading its production plant at Wielsbeke. With new manufacturing technologies, the laminate production process increasingly focuses on automation and data exchange.

‘We are steadily building a “smart factory”,’ says Ruben Desmet, Unilin general manager laminate. ‘Here, different production stations no longer work as islands, but communicate with each other and with human operators in real time. For an industry leader like Unilin, this approach offers many advantages in terms of quality, flexibility, and preventive maintenance. Thanks to new technology, we now have more control over the production process. This allows us to create a product that is 100% stable.’

Quality control is done mainly by in-line cameras that record every passing floorboard, identifying a range of errors. But, a human touch is paramount. In the milling line, for example, a sample is taken every 10 minutes and inspected by the operator.

The switch to ‘factory of the future’ is about more than guaranteeing quality. Clients demand increasingly flexible services: shorter delivery times and more varied orders.

‘In a traditional production environment, changing the line to another decor or collection was cumbersome and time-consuming. To shorten the turnaround time, we needed to decrease human interaction and replace routine jobs by computer-guided processes,’ he explains.

An increased focus on digitisation doesn’t rule out the need for human operators in the production process.

‘Quite the opposite, in fact. Our operators were involved very early on in the upgrade process. That way, the production environment meets their ergonomic needs. This increases their wellbeing at work, enhancing productivity and efficiency along the way,’ adds Desmet.

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Widespread development Balta is not standing still when it comes to innovative enhancements Balta is not holding back on product development. The heather versions of its Sarabi and Sarafina Leonis ranges, Simba and Kesari, will be available in April while the brand is set to receive a significant boost.

Timeless, introduced at the end of February, will be the final Balta soft polypropylene range branded as Sensit: from now on they will be branded as Leonis.

Its soft nylon ranges will continue to be under the Satino branding.

Chateau is a 100% soft polypropylene range of stripes and geometric shapes in four colours and 4m and 5m widths; a soft version of Noble will be introduced in May or June and the Big Hit collection is to have a sister range of loop piles: Big Top with a 5m width.

This comes on top of the updating of Gala & Stripes and Moorland. Gala & Stripes has eight more colours with trending greys and silvers

teamed with vibrant blues and reds.

‘We are delighted to reveal a new, versatile colour bank held in Gala & Stripes, bringing this established broadloom collection into 2017 in stylish fashion. We expect the bright and bold stripes, and also coordinating plains, to receive a positive reaction, with a fabulous mix of practical qualities extending the collection’s residential appeal,’ says Geert Vanden Bossche, Balta marketing director.

Gala & Stripes designs are available with Blue Felt or Actionbac backing, and in a 4m width. Plain designs can also be purchased in a 5m width.

The new look Moorland Twist range comprises three forms. Four tones have been added to the eight original plains, along with two coordinating stripes and, for the first time, two zig-zag designs.

‘Over the past few years, Balta’s bestselling collections have been those that offer plains with coordinating

stripes. The trend continues, but so does a homeowner’s desire for something new and interesting,’ says Vanden Bossche.

‘The updated colour palette reflects today’s trends, with a generous mix of natural and grey tones. Sitting alongside, two new stripes offer interest and variation, providing an ideal solution for stairs and hallways, while the introduction of a zig-zag pattern provides a real statement floor for homeowners looking to add a touch of contemporary design.’

As it continues to develop products, Balta is looking to northern France to solve a problem all flooring manufacturers in the area have: recruitment. Unemployment is about 3% compared with about 13% in northern France, which is just 30 minutes away and hopes this, combined with higher wages in Belgium, will help it fill its 116 vacancies.

Visit: www.baltagroup.com

Big Top Sarafina

Moorland Twist

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From left: Geert Vanden Bossche, Balta marketing director; Lieven Vandendriesseche, who became Balta Carpets (Residential and Commercial) general manager in September 2016; Duncan Buchanan, Balta UK sales director; and Filip Poelman, Balta sales director

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Deacon Jones by Crown Floors was debuted at JFS

Kensington

Sound and star attractions Crown Floors offers many developments The launch of Deacon Jones by Crown Floors at the January Furniture Show drew a large crowd of visitors keen to meet Vinnie Jones. For retailers who are members of a buying group who didn’t meet the former footballer and actor turned property developer, they will have another opportunity when he attends the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show in May. But it’s not just Deacon Jones by Crown Floors that the company has been developing.

Crown’s Kensington uses a newly developed multicoloured yarn with extreme colour separation.

‘The richness in colours sets a new standard in solution dyed StainSafe polypropylene carpets,’ says Geert Vanden Bossche, Balta marketing director.

The company has also developed a POS wall unit to be introduced in April.

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It carries a full set of samples and an overview of the collection. Each LED-lit stand carries two ranges.

Tombolas will also be updated with seven ranges while dedicated POS and collections are being

Five wall units house the full Crown collection

developed for buying groups.

At the end of March Crown will unveil an updated website, designed to be more consumer orientated while retaining its stockist log-in.

Visit: www.crownfloors.co.uk

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The naturallooking floor that is also waterproof

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Thanks to the HydroShield protection, no water can seep into the click joints

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,WFSIJ NX YMJ ąWXY HTQQJHYNTS featuring long boards to roll off our digital line Which is pretty special in itself. Digital printing is taking us big steps forward in the development of wood designs. Laminate has never been so realistic. The Grande collection demonstrates contrast and depth. There is more natural variation in the patterns and boards, while the surface structure feels genuine. In an interior setting, it’s virtually impossible to distinguish Grande from genuine parquet. That was the plan.

Did we succeed? Find out for yourself.

9MJ SFYZWFQ QTTPNSL ĆTTW that is also waterproof Grande doesn’t just look good, the boards are also waterproof. Thanks to the HydroShield protection, no water can seep into the click joints. Grande can even be wet-mopped and easily stands up to water spills. This makes Grande the ideal laminate floor for installing from living areas and bedrooms, right through to the kitchen and bathroom.

These are all features and benefits that you can make the most of as a dealer!

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Natural variety No repetition in a floor of 10 m2 combined with 2 different board widths to create a 100% natural impression.

long & wide 205 cm long, 24 cm wide long & narrow 205 cm long, 16,7 cm wide mix wide & narrow for a 100% natural impression

Available in a big long & wide size and in a gracious long and narrow size. Or mixed: wide & narrow.

Real wood sensation The matt lacquered surface texture brings vivid realism to the floor and the top layer feels warm and comfortable underfoot.

4V parquet bevel The authentic character of the natural looking floor is enhanced by the unique and subtle 4-sided parquet bevel.

Waterproof for 1 hour Grande can be installed in kitchens and bathrooms thanks to the milled groove in the top lacquer layer, HydroShield protection on the sides and FitXpress click system.

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BELGIUM Contacts Andrew Holden, sales manager UK, North West England, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, North Wales, Isle of Man; email: drewholden@me.com; tel: 0787 2694 767 Dominic Barcham, South East England; tel: 0776 7426 529; email: barcham898@btinternet.com Gary Foster, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North London, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Norfolk, Peterborough, North Oxfordshire, Nottingham; tel: 0751 5283 872; email: gary@fosterfloors.co.uk Kenneth McNeill, Scotland; email: kennethhmcneill@aol.com; tel: 07968 353 878 Mark Keepfer, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Hereford, South West Wales; tel: 0797 670 0222; email: keepfer@hotmail.co.uk Michael O’Brien, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland; email: obrienmichael75@gmail.com; tel: 00 35386 452 2706 Robin Yates, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire; tel: 0771 1216 868; email: rjyates1@btinternet.com Head office: Ronse, Belgium tel: 00 32 5550 9050 email: sales@millenniumweavers.eu Admiration Supreme and Royal (top) and Brisbane are supported by POS

Colour scheme Millennium Weavers’ first solution-dyed range Admiration is Millennium Weavers’ first polyester solutiondyed product and it comes in two qualities: the 2.1kg per sqm Royal and 1.8kg per sqm Supreme.

Both have 12 colours with a high lustre appearance with high UV resistance in a two-ply yarn and are available in 4m and 5m widths.

Supreme has a 10-year stain warranty and a seven-year wear

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warranty while Royal has 10-year stain and wear warranties.

Brisbane is a two-ply Luxury Millsoft polypropylene yarn carpet in seven colours. It is bleach cleanable, comes in 4m and 5m widths and has seven-year stain and wear warranties.

Passion Silk is a polypropylene range in 12 colours and two weights: Supreme and Royal.

Visit: www.millenniumweavers.be

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BerryAlloc’s Pure LVT in Toulon Oak

BerryAlloc’s Saga engineered wood in Oak Normandie

Covering all flooring Beaulieu International Group produces a wide range

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Beaulieu International Group offers a solution for most floors with carpet, needle felt, artificial grass, cushion vinyl, vinyl planks, laminate, and parquet.

Its BerryAlloc brand has revamped the Saga engineered wood collection so it is tailored to the latest trends in interior design. Saga brings extra short or extra long planks, allowing customers to experiment with the dimensions of a room. Saga comes in a soft colour palette of eight nude shades and is characterised by deep grooves. The grooves increase the sensual quality of the wood floor and add a matt-effect to the boards,

enhancing the modern look. The boards are coated with oil, which gives the floor a pleasant touch.

The brand has also widened its LVT offer with a glue-down version of the Pure range. Pure Gluedown has 28 plank and nine tile options (as per the Pure Click introduced in 2016).

Targeted at the contract market, BIG’s Carus brand has been enhanced with a new logo and marketing tools such as updated brochures and sample books highlighting the versatility and creativity of the range. Carus illustrates that there is no limit to the creative possibilities for carpet: offering a concrete look and even a copperplate design.

The Oryzon and Turfgrass artificial grass brands show the impact of the

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group’s recent significant investments.

Oryzon has further refined its Xtinguish technology and improved its extensive product range, aiming for quality, softness and true to nature colours. A highlight from the premium Turfgrass brand dates from the 17th century, when rich British landowners grew lawns to demonstrate their wealth by keeping land for aesthetic purposes rather than farming it. English Lawn has a typical striped pattern.

Real has expanded its floor tile options, introducing the Turbo Art Tile with its Web and Wave design. The two trendy designs are available in seven colours and are fully compatible with the nine colours of Turbo Tile.

Visit: www.bintg.com

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Above: Blush Above left: Royale Left: Camilia

Piles of choice Ideal has unveiled a host of carpets Known for its product development, Ideal has continued this into 2017.

Royale is a soft-touch polyamide in 14 colours, including pale blues, in a 4m width with a Cosyback backing. Blush is a soft touch polyamide in 16 pale pastel shades in 4m and 5m widths with a Cosyback backing.

The polyamide Camilia has a palette of earthy tones while Olivia has pale shades of blue and green among its 15 colour options.

Magical is a soft-touch polypropylene in 10 colours, in 4m and 5m widths with a Cosyback backing and a weight of 2.2kg per sqm.

Easy Living, in 4m and 5m widths, has been recoloured while long-term bestseller Dublin Twist will receive a heavier weight and new colours at the Flooring Show in September.

Capri has seen the introduction of a 5m width and has been recoloured.

Visit: www.ideal-bintg.com

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Natural Oak 226M from the Contract XL range

Liana 111L from the Pro XL collection

Heading for the UK Beauflor has chosen its UK offer Domotex saw Beauflor debut a host of vinyl products, plus expanding its Victorian tile concept, XXL planks and tiles (22cm x 200cm and 60cm x 120cm respectively), and revamping ranges.

From this the UK 2017 offer has been selected.

Ultragrip Blacktex XL has a felt backing that allows up to 40sqm to be loose laid, and is flexible enough to overcome and hide unevenness of the underfloor. Its 15 wood designs have a mix of greys, taupes and naturals.

Ultragrip Pro has been succeeded by Ultragrip Pro XL with 10 chipped designs in grey shades and six wood designs, all with a 0.5mm wear layer.

Ultragrip Contract XL offers 15 designs with a 0.7mm wear layer. All will be available in April.

Taurus, which includes herringbone and Moroccan inspired tile designs, and Gemini, with excellent sound-absorbing qualities, are also to be introduced. All collections will be available in 2m, 3m and 4m widths.

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Columbian Oak 939 from the Blacktex XL range

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Warp factor

Charles from the Brave range

ntgrate is expanding its high performance woven vinyl flooring ‘At ntgrate, design goes hand in hand with a high-tech production process. State of the art weaving machinery and the best jacquard machines produce high quality floor tiles and planks. Our woven vinyl flooring meets the strong aesthetic and technical aspects of commercial flooring,’ says Pascal Vantomme, ntgrate md.

Founded in January 2016, its parent company has a long history of window screens and this has allowed ntgrate to be vertically integrated, producing and weaving its own yarns.

‘Our weaving machinery makes it possible to steer every warp thread separately. This allows the designers to create new structures and patterns,’ he explains. ‘Woven vinyl is the space between carpet and hard flooring, with the advantage of the technical specification and with design that can be flexible.’

The company offers 34 designs and will add to this in June and October. As well as the glue down version, ntgrate offers a click system version.

Later in the year it will introduce woven vinyl wallcoverings.

‘Woven vinyl is growing in popularity because of the design possibilities and specifiers and architects can combine it with other flooring products, for example to create a break-out area,’ Vantomme says.

‘Our design DNA will be in organic designs such as Noble and Brave and woven vinyl is easy to maintain: just vacuum it daily and, depending on the traffic, wash it every two or three months,’ he adds.

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Felix and Jacqueline from the Noble range

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BELGIUM

Below: The Mons International Congress Xperience, designed by Daniel Libeskind, is among the buildings using Print Acoustics’ panels, along with Deloitte’s Gateway building at Brussels airport (above) and the £13.8m city administration centre at Mouscron in Western Belgium (above right)

Keeping quiet Print Acoustics’ products help reduce noise Noise affects the mood of people and can lead to reduced performance in the home, at work and leisure. ‘As home and offices have lost sound absorbing qualities such as wallpaper and carpets, instead using painted walls and laminate floors, so more sound absorbing products are needed,’ says Johan Debaere, Triplaco marketing manager.

Triplaco, part of the Lefevere Group, launched Print Acoustics in 2015 to build on its expertise in sound.

‘Since then we have seen increasing demand for products as we have lower minimum orders and lower prices compared with traditional German or Swiss suppliers,’ he says.

Print Acoustics has 14 products and keeps 539 choices of Abet Laminati

laminate in stock for quick delivery.

‘The combination of today’s architecture and interior design – with minimalist design and the use of hard materials – with the integration of open spaces is a nightmare for those looking to get pleasant acoustic comfort,’ says Kristoff Ver Eecke, Print Acoustics divisional manager.

‘Our collection of acoustic absorbing panels is developed to absorb and reduce all kinds of disturbing noises in an area, even in rooms with large audiences and a lot of ambient noise, such as auditoriums and offices but also in hospitals, retirement homes, schools, hotels and sports venues,’ he says.

Debaere says interior designers and architects are taking more notice of the

impact of noise, particularly as it costs more to retro-fit the panels than if installed during construction.

The panels consist of a core in black moisture repellent MDF and a nonwoven glass fibre tissue on the back or in the middle. The top layer can be Abet Laminati Print HPL, lacquer or veneer that can also be digitally printed on. It has also developed a solution using woven vinyl from ntgrate as a top layer.

‘Our collection includes products for walls, doors and furniture. All products are developed and manufactured in-house and are thoroughly tested in a reverberation room of an independent laboratory, before entering the market,’ adds Debaere.

Visit: www.printacoustics.com

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Gallery Direct’s Mustique tables

Grand tour The second part of the review looks at more furniture launches and the Flooring Showcase

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Adjustamatic introduced an adjustable ottoman bed with powered motion option. It is available in six colours and has a 28stone load capacity. The remote controlled 5ft Elan can be operated by smartphone or tablet.

Annaghmore’s Leon is a dining and bedroom collection in a distressed French oak finish while Farnham Fusion combines leather and soft cover.

New mattress company Ava, the first company to win the FIRA Ergonomics Excellence Award for its mattresses, launched the 13in deep pressurerelieving Colossal X mattress alongside the Rossa, Lois and Pride mattresses.

Camel Group showcased its Storm bedroom range comprising tall boy, wardrobe, bed, dresser and mirror. A contemporary collection made from syncro wood, it features panels with contrasting horizontal and vertical wood grains. The bed features a soft padded headboard in a choice of fabrics, and has two options – curved or straight.

Core Products introduced the Highland Home Furniture brand with seven ranges of assembled cabinet for bricks and mortar stores only. Core’s Carona received a new grey finish; Aspen gained a larger table and

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La-Z-Boy’s Kennedy corner unit

Hamilton was relaunched as oak veneer rather than ash.

Forte Furniture highlighted a number of new ranges including its dark wood Bellevue bedroom collection in black oak and mud oak. The bed features a faux leather headboard and built-in LED lighting. Geneva was a new lounge, dining and bedroom range with a whitewashed decor carcass and medium oak tops. The 2m wide TV cabinet Square, available in black or white gloss, features concealed doors with interior shelving.

Gallery Direct unveiled more than 380 products. Among them were the Mustique dining collection in Mindi wood; Aurelia bedroom; York upholstered bed; more than 25 lights; metal frame occasional tables with tile tops; an expanded Wickham; a third finish silver leaf was added to Chic alongside a 6ft bed option; Kielder was updated with a dining table and bar stools; and the 5ft Safari bed now has a low footend.

GFA debuted Alpha, a swivel recliner chair and footstool that comes fully assembled. Made with a high resilient foam, Alpha is a modern design in three colours – white, conker brown and salt

GFA’s Alpha

and pepper – and features an adjustable neck rest. The Marseille, Saint Tropez, Biarritz and Nice recliners were debuted.

There were occasional and bedroom chair additions including small tub chair Weatherby with wooden legs in beige or grey, and Jazz, a velvet studded-back chair in cranberry, royal and bone. A new colourway Confetti was added to its existing Balmoral occasional chair.

Greenapple’s Raw is made from solid cracked oak and comprises sideboard, dining table, bench, TV unit and table

with storage. Rimini was reintroduced as a high gloss dining collection with a glass top. Orbit has a stainless steel base with high gloss top and a glass layer.

Camden includes nine items including an extending dining table in chunky solid wood. The Phantom table collection combines acacia tops with powder coated steel legs. Vanity combines a stainless steel base and high gloss pedestal with marble top. Cannes, with four tables and a sideboard, has birch legs and a rustic oak top with an ‚‚‚

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REVIEW Time Living’s Alexander in rose gold

8mm glass layer. Mosaic sports a smoked glass top on iron legs, while Manhattan combines grey veneer, powder coated metal legs with angled edges.

IFD showed off its first reclaimed pine range, Melbourne, with a rustic finish across bedroom and dining.

Kelston House expanded Annabelle from the bedroom to dining. The reclaimed pine range includes a large circular table.

La-Z-Boy displayed the Originals collection exclusively for independents. It reintroduced the brand’s unique handle recline mechanism, as well as power recline and static options on all models.

The range features the updated specification, which includes 100% leather on all leather models as well as new colourways. The La-Z-Boy in-store studio includes branded pillars and lightboxes, hanging fabric and leather samples, video screen displays and carpet.

Lebus showcased an eclectic mix of products and new offerings. Ashley has a high button-back, curving teardrop style arms, accent cushions and wooden legs.

Brittany was indicative of a marked increase in sofa size, and has large deep cushions. Contemporary Mario has stud detailing on the arms and printed velvet accent cushions. Emily is a fluted-back

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sofa, while Aleisha has wide oversized cushions. Retro offerings included Fairfield with its high back and Jo with cushioned arms and wooden legs.

Mark Webster Designs’ Gatsby combines acacia and metal inlay with 1930s style influences. Parq is a range of contemporary reclaimed dining and bedroom with matching upholstery. Loft upholstery offers six designs using the same frame: customers can choose the model, arms, fabrics and cushions for the same price.

Murong Furniture showed its Nordic bedroom, living and dining range of solid oak furniture.

Nolte launched Concept Me, a complete bedroom system with a huge range of options. The consumer decides the way they want their bedroom to look: wardrobes, beds, bedside chests and chests of drawers can be adapted to this notion. Nolte has also brought its full range of colours into the Express range of flatpack bedroom furniture.

One Call Furniture debuted the Minnesota bedroom range in grey oak with a rustic finish while the drawer top of Avenue has a J-shaped profile.

Protect-a-Bed debuted Rem-Fit, which provides in-depth information via an app on how well you slept.

Shankar added Majesty and Chester

crushed velvet chairs, available in black and silver. Majesty is a winged buttonback armchair with studs that follow the back and arms. The Chester dining or accent chair with brass coloured studding detail, features a chrome knocker on the back of the chair. New bar stools included Havana and Novita.

Havana, with a curved seat and backrest, features the chair back and seat frame in walnut on the outside and upholstered in leather on the inside, in a cream and walnut combination. Novita features a curved walnut chair back which wraps around the seat providing supporting armrests. Walnut chair legs are linked with a chrome ring and the chair seat and back are upholstered in cream coloured leather.

Staingard introduced the Mattressgard mattress protectors alongside a range of mattresses that are Staingard pretreated.

Stressless launched LegComfort, an integrated footrest that comes out from the seat and extends further than most footrests to suit all leg lengths. The front of the footrest is angled for maximum relaxation; allowing the natural angle of the ankles in all positions, and the design assures full freedom of movement when getting up from the chair. The LegComfort system is available on all

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Stressless Classic chairs in sizes medium and large and on the new Stressless sofa designs: Breeze and Lux. Stroolmount introduced a POS wall stand.

Time Living debuted beds including Brooklyn, a contemporary design with a quilted fabric headboard shown in navy and also available in grey, with metallic legs. The Alexander bedframe shown in rose gold also comes in chrome and black nickel. Hamilton features a high buttoned headboard in soft-touch fabric and comes in two grey shades.

Vogue Beds revamped Hampton with new fabrics and six models while Limelight’s Himalaya bed frame has a large faux leather headboard and Larrisa is a buttoned fabric bedstead.

The Wood Bros’ upholstery collection was developed to include a variety of new accent chairs, sofas and footstools.

New were the Pickering sofa featuring pleating and buttoning and Deighton, a laid back lounge chair with turned legs and arms. There were also new sizes for Malham (medium sofa), Ripley (medium sofa), and Weybourne medium sofa with a new simpler plinth. All models are available in Wood Bros’ standard wood finishes and an extended fabric swatch.

Visit: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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At home in the Cotswolds is our NEW Bloomsbury Maxi Sofa and Imogen Chair.

Find your cosy at www.alexanderandjamessofas.com

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Relaxed glamour Alexander and James again highlighted laid-back luxury ‘Our new collections showcase our signature laid-back luxe style with our latest Club Cool vibe, which is summed up perfectly by the contrasting Bloomsbury and Hoxton ranges,’ says Michelle White, Alexander and James brand director.

‘Bloomsbury is a roll-armed collection, designed for snuggling up in the cosiest of rooms with a literary classic and a huge cup of steaming tea. Heritage inspired herringbones and British wools are hugged by comforting soft leather arms in artistic burnt umber and rich sienna shades. It has a must have fabric and leather combination.’

Elegant, relaxed and chic, Hoxton blends the latest fashionable Tote leather in rich and bold colours with vintage velvets with a dense texture making it luxurious to the touch. It features extra deep back cushions to sink into and slim arms mean there is more room to curl up, or stretch out.

‘The Imogen collection is the perfect accent to our ranges, looks great contrasted with our more contemporary models and is a best friend to our boutique and vintage styled classics,’ says Steve Morgan, Alexander and James sales director.

‘A curvy chair and miniature sofa collection to curl up in, available with hand-tufted buttons or plain. Choose from a variety of soft velvets, flocked textures and smooth, buttery leathers.’

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The company has also widened its chair and fabric offer.

‘Hot on the heels of our bestselling Jude chair, we introduce Betsy. It has a pretty fluted design, gently curved shape and is a cute addition to our chair assortment. Hand studded details add vintage flavour. Launching in this season’s must have Marmalade orange shade, a sumptuous burnt orange classic colour that will add a bold pop to any room,’ says Morgan.

Hoxton

Imogen

Its new velvets are available in a spectrum of shades from emerald greens and darkest charcoal greys through to gentle sable neutrals and rich sunburnt oranges and golds.

‘Genuinely fluffy and dense textures are warm and beautiful to the touch.

Intricate embroidered velvets feature in our new collections alongside new painterly antique style printed textures,’ he adds.

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REVIEW Left: Cassandra Bottom left: Delphine Bottom right: Avalon

Modern opulence Ashley Manor offers elegance, romance and glamour ‘Inspired by a shift towards more decadence and luxury in our homes, our new collections embody twists on classic designs which we make modern for our customers. The best in Italian fabrics add a layer of opulence and bold colourways make for statement pieces that scream glamour,’ says Mark Smith, Ashley Manor design director.

The Bohemia Collection includes Delphine, Avalon and Cassandra.

‘La Vie Boheme, comprises a resurgence of glamour, beauty and luxury for our homes,’ he says.

Pattern is reinterpreted for the 21st century with this richly decorated collection. Featuring a modern mix of

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bold and opulent fabrics on pure classic designs, hand-crafted in the heart of England in the West Midlands, with exquisite design detailing and comfort.

‘Delphine is a wow collection of sumptuous sofas and chairs in dream like proportions,’ says Smith.

‘A knole for the 21st century featuring deep edged feathery pillows in bold, rich, earthy damasks and velvets with round bolsters that nuzzle into each side. A bookended design keeps you enveloped and cosy. Cleverly designed fabric cuffs hold or extend the knoll so you can sit up and listen or lie back.’

Smith describes Avalon as ‘a voluptuous design, relaxed and low with

beautifully curved trumpet arms and super deep seats to sink into.’

Fabric collections are opulent and bold with luxurious finishing touches, contrast and self-piped detailing and heavy ebony wood feet with a gentle metallic dusted finish for a dash of extra glamour.

‘Cassandra is a wondrously wavy design that accents this well balanced beautiful sofa collection,’ he adds. ‘Stylish shapes abound with a supportive back that unfurls gently towards lower arms. Wild velvety patterns are tonal and chic. New fluted legs are finished in the latest black limed effect. To accessorise is the super high-backed armchair in contrast stripe.’

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Above: Essente’s Cocoon Left: Boutique Below: Bufera

Kobe UK widened its fabric offer

Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK celebrated a successful second year at the event. The perfect stage for Kobe’s newest collections, it gave the company the opportunity to meet with existing customers as well as increase its new customer base.

A winner at the show was Kobe’s Boutique, a lavish mix of innovative curtain and upholstery fabrics featuring velvet, woven jacquard, cool cotton and soft satin appearance, suitable for both domestic and contract use.

Also unveiled was Kobe’s Bufera collection, designed with today’s upholstery in mind. The 100% natural fabric collection is suitable for both domestic and contract upholstery use.

Bufera can be supplied with an Ace treatment that passes domestic and contract upholstery, curtain and bedspread standards. The treatment also offers soil and stain qualities – making this a multipurpose treatment.

‘This was a fantastic show for us. It was a great opportunity to meet new customers and the ideal platform for us

to promote our new collections,’ says David Harris, Kobe UK md.

Following its success at last year’s show, Kobe’s library of sample books brought together timeless designs with an array of textiles. These featured a wide range of colours, textures and patterns.

On a separate stand, the Essente collection was showcased for those who want a cost-effective option with the quality and reassurance of the Kobe name. Essente features easycare washable fabrics in a cool linen, soft chenille and silk satin appearance. A natural palette of pastel and neutral tones complements the sophisticated

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Perfect stage

barcode stripe, subtle polka dot, trellis and paisley designs.

A highlight from the range was Cocoon, a soft supple 100% polyester chenille fabric that can be used for both curtains and upholstery. Cocoon is provided with FR domestic back-coat ‘ready to go’ and can be obtained from stock in three days. Further treatment will be available for contract use (Crib 5).

‘Listening to our customers is our number one priority and the feedback we got about the collections was fantastic. We will certainly be back again next year,’ adds Harris.

Visit: www.en.kobe.eu

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REVIEW Left: Bretagne Below: Eaton Bottom: Vintage

Fresh thinking Charltons Furniture returned to the show The exhibition was a success for Charltons Furniture, which had a great deal resting on the show. It was its first major public outing since the MBO at the start of 2016 and also heralded its return to the NEC after a one year gap.

‘We have invested a lot into the January Furniture Show,’ says Steve Upperton, Charltons head of sales. ‘For the previous year we had been planning ahead. Furniture taste and style never stays the same. We were therefore determined to come to the JFS with new ideas and fresh thinking. Our hard work and vision has really paid off. Our customers liked what we were up to, with many new customers and orders being signed up.’

Charltons sees itself at the forefront of painted furniture: its new Somerdale collection comes in a whole array of colour and finish options. Additionally, its bestselling Bretagne range has been relaunched with four colour options available, Lacquered, Classic, Kaleidoscope and Unlimited.

‘It is now all about choice,’ adds Upperton. ‘The buying public are now demanding great quality furniture that comes with a real choice of colour and finish options that will exactly match their home. With our new Somerdale and Bretagne, we are now able to offer this.

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This goes right up to our Unlimited option where the customer can ask our paint shops to produce for them whatever colour they want.’

It wasn’t just the new collection and fresh colours that caught the eye at the NEC. ‘The new Monocoat finishes on the Eaton proved to be a real winner.

Likewise, the reclaimed Vintage

Collection proved as popular as ever, with the new Vintage chairs being quickly snapped up,’ says Upperton.

‘We had a really great JFS this year.

However, what makes the show is the great buzz and the opportunity of speaking to so many old and new faces.

Roll on 2018.’

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Signature

Sofa comfort control ROM offers functional and stylish upholstery Belgian upholstery manufacturer ROM introduced a number of products including the Signature collection.

Featuring a slim silhouette and new comfort technology, Signature brings modern elegance and functionality.

Customers can enjoy their sofas in any configuration and any size in increments of 20cm, and several comfort options.

Featuring an updated dual motor mechanism unique to ROM to allow

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for optimum comfort while in the reclined position, the Signature collection offers a number of comfort functions, from the fully reclined ‘Relax’ position to a ‘Glider’ which allows the seat depth to be manually extended by up to 20cm.

The new motor offers a sequence of movements that dip the seat into a comfortable supportive angle and then extends the footrest and headrest to

create the most comfortable position. All the functions can be controlled by the easy move button or the Aladin app.

An optional Q Box side table provides a USB port and plugs as well as additional storage and drawer space.

Signature demonstrates how ROM blends innovative and pioneering techniques to develop unique and personalised upholstery designs.

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Corndell added a trio of ranges ‘The popularity of the existing ranges is down to a couple of key factors – unique styling and choice. The Corndell expertise in finishing, at our Cotswolds base, allows a retailer to provide a wide range of finish options, perfect for satisfying consumer demand through personalisation. The sales success achieved with the existing ranges of Nimbus, Annecy and Fairford does not mean that the team is resting on its laurels,’ says Melanie Mills, Corndell design director.

Each of the latest three distinctive ranges offer a wealth of design features, with colour, finish and handle selections providing over 100 SKU choices.

‘Oak Mill dining and occasional is a bold, powerful style statement, which brings the Corndell naturally inspired design signature bang up to date. The combination of metal and slabs of oak with a raw authentic edge, create a high end design look,’ says Mills.

The dining table comes in three sizes: 1.8m, 2.1m and 2.4m which seats up to 12, with a choice of a wooden slab leg or black steel leg. This is complemented by the industrial style chair with metal frame and antiqued, suede-effect seat.

All the pieces in the range are available in a choice of White Oiled Oak or Waxed Oak. Cheltenham bedroom is inspired by a

more feminine approach combined with vintage detail. Finished in Oiled Oak or painted in Pewter, Chalk or a soft grey Cotton, there is a choice of four handle finishes. The bed, in 4ft 6in, 5ft or 6ft sizes, has hand-carved detailing and cabinet includes a 2+3 and 3+4 chests of drawers, a tallboy, bedside table and dressing table.

‘The final range is Blenheim dining, a modern collection with a curved design detail and an organic fresh finish that will enhance any room. With an extensive range of cabinets and choice of tables, it creates a perfect collection for any modern home,’ adds Mills.

Visit: www.corndell.com

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Three dimensions

Left: Oak Mill dining table and chairs Below: Cheltenham Bottom left: Oak Mill in Waxed Oak finish

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Gracie was one of three launches at the NEC

Something for everyone Collins and Hayes’ launches had that must have factor ‘Everyone at Collins and Hayes has worked hard to develop new models and refine existing lines to show at the NEC. ‘We were widely regarded as having one of the best collections in the show, with the most attractive and energetic stand. We were very proud to launch three uniquely different designs at the show managing to capture that all important commercial product everyone must have,’ says Matt O’Flynn, Collins and Hayes md.

Gracie, Duggie and Banks have taken considerable time and effort from the inhouse design team to create and offer seating solutions for a contemporary and demanding consumer, reckons O’Flynn.

‘The new models, shown in some great fabric combinations, will be available in selected stockists from Easter.’ New POS plaques, branded fabric stands and a further collection of natural fibre fabrics from Italian luxury chenilles to exclusive Chanel-inspired boucle are offered.

‘New models and fabrics all performed well. Show attendance was encouraging,

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and the presence of quality key retailers was high,’ he says.

The company’s new website now features a find a stockist function that indicates which particular models are displayed in each store. ‘This will help direct the customer to their chosen model in the appropriate store, and most importantly they will get to see and try the model for themselves,’ he says.

Collins and Hayes upholstery has always been hand-made with a wealth of knowledge and well-established reputation ensuring a deep understanding of the materials and skills required, culminating in elegantly designed and crafted furniture.

Production has been reorganised to be leaner and more efficient.

‘There is truly something on offer for everyone within the made to order upholstery range, from sofa ranges with modular units and matching chairs to occasional pieces, accent chairs, stools and upholstered tables,’ adds O’Flynn.

Visit: www.collinsandhayes.co.uk

Banks features an exclusive Chanel-inspired boucle

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Alpha Designs added a trio of sofas

Top: Arabella Middle: Digby Bottom: Halley

Alpha Designs continued to build on its successful product range with the introduction of three models: Arabella, Digby and Molly.

‘The January Furniture Show, as always, provided a fantastic platform for showcasing new designs and fabrics and was yet another resounding success for the business. The team was determined to create an inviting ambience to welcome both new and existing customers to experience an array of our bestselling models along with new designs,’ says Barry Webb, Alpha Designs sales director.

It was the first JFS for Webb since recently joining the company.

‘I am delighted with both the number of new customers we have welcomed to the business and the positive feedback and further displays gained from existing customers,’ he says.

‘As the number one model, Halley, continues to gain presence in the market amid an established product offering.

This, along with the confidence shown in the new models, stands us in a wonderful position to continue to achieve the forecast growth,’ he says.

Email: barry@alpha-designs.co.uk

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Natural partners Indus Valley combined solid wood and metals Indus Valley presented an eclectic mix of solid wood and metals across eight dining and bedroom ranges.

The Prado collection is a combination of washed solid acacia wooden tops in a polished stainless steel frame. Kenzo combines thick iron legs and frame with sandblasted wooden tops.

Showing again this year was the Railway Sleeper collection made from reclaimed sleeper wood, which differs in look and texture within the same table top. It has a 10mm toughened glass top and sits on polished stainless steel legs and has coordinating crushed velvet chairs.

Matrix is a solid acacia wood dining range with natural cracks and splits giving a rustic feel, contrasting with polished stainless steel legs.

Indus Valley also showed a range of upholstered cantilever chairs in steel and iron frames, one inspired from a car seat and others in a fan-back design.

Products ranging from industrial coffee tables on cast iron wheels to stainless steel trunks formed part of an occasional offering.

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Best foot forward

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Above: Cavalier’s Cosmopolitan Left: Westex’s Silken Velvet

The show’s Flooring Showcase saw a host of product introductions

Taking centre stage on Associated Carpet Group’s stand were new lecterns, wall units and displays aimed at supporting existing retail members.

Axminster Carpets launched Hazy Days, a made to order range of 30

designs, available in eight colours with a four week delivery time. Stands and POS material were also updated, with new designs and imagery featuring the Axminster crest.

Brockway Carpets presented supersoft

Natural Tweed made from 100% pure undyed wool available in eight colours in a herringbone design. Its flagship Solar range was recoloured with 10 shades.

Cavalier Carpets debuted Cosmopolitan, an 1/8th gauge ‚‚‚

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Distinctive Flooring

Victoria Carpets’ Lasting Luxury

Rama Carpets’ Divine

twist 80% wool range with 24 colours, available in three qualities (40oz, 50oz and 60oz) and 4m and 5m widths.

Pennine Heathers was extended with 40oz and 60oz weights and two contemporary greys added. Cartouche has seven more colourways, while Protégé and Virtuoso – in 10 shades – were added to the Stain-less collection.

Distinctive Flooring unveiled the Vintage Parke range of LVT in six colours.

Edel Telenzo introduced Hoxton and Primrose Hill made with 100% New Zealand wool in six colourways.

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the market at the end of April.

Furlong Flooring’s supersoft touch Prestige Solitaire polypropylene carpet features a new construction (two-ply squared) giving an extra density and resilience and comes with a combibacking for easy fitting. Solitaire is available in 12 plain pastel colours, is bleach cleanable and has a 20-year wear and stain warranty. Furlong is looking to launch a further two ranges in the spring. The manufacturer also previewed its new vinyl collection concept Design Elements for a spring launch, featuring a ‘prayer book’ for

samples rather than a typical lectern style.

Interfloor offered a new foot tester and contemporary POS materials to help retailers present its Tredaire underlay range.

Rama Carpets introduced a number of ranges including the Divine collection of six rugs of abstract landscapes in neutrals, blues and greys, and Heath, a hand-knotted rug collection with a Moroccan influence, available in three colours.

The Vintage and Modern Rug Co showed the Rustic Kelim range in six

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colours and four sizes, and the Magic Kelims which are reversible, coming in two designs and three sizes. Also new was Gabeh Silk, a modern twist on a tribal style, with a silk touch.

Think Rugs’ Zig Zag was shortlisted for this year’s Furniture Show Awards, a new addition by Fiona Howard focusing on navy and pastel trends. Outside In, Descend, Time to Reflect and Stand Tall were new designs by British designer Michelle Collins. There were six new designs for the Inaluxe range, images taken from paintings from Australian based artists and transferred to rugs.

Designs include: Jazz Flute, Colour Fall, Shipping News, Crystal Palace, Composition and Night Sky, many with geometric patterns and linear designs. The company also expanded its Noble House range with a further four designs and additional colourways.

Victoria Carpets’ 100% nylon Lasting Luxury comes in 65oz and 95oz weights, 12 colours and has a 15-year stain and wear warranty. Rustic Jewels is a wool mix in two designs, Herringbone and Harmony, and eight colours.

Broadening its portfolio with a departure from its usual wool ranges,

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Left: Brockway’s Natural Tweed Below left: Vintage and Modern Rug Co’s Silk Nickel Below: Furlong Carpets’ Solitaire

Westex showcased the Silken Velvet collection, a synthetic offering of a two-ply silk-feel fibre. It also added nine colours including greys and taupes to Westend Velvet.

Woodpecker Flooring updated its POS material, with lighter units to show larger sample boards, showing off its Salcombe range. Subsequent new ranges and colours will be brought in for its September catalogue.

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New Jersey Print won the Decor Furniture Award

Feather in the cap Flair Rugs’ scooped a Furniture Award The NEC played host to a successful show for Flair Rugs, with the Derbyshire company winning a Furniture Award.

Taking first place in the Decor category was the New Jersey Print collection. It was the collection’s vivid Birds designs that took the headlines, with the judging panel deeming them ‘well priced, on-trend and promising mainstream appeal’. The panel described New Jersey Print as ‘offering fashion at an affordable price’, and appealing to many

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with its ‘highly sellable’ nature.

‘It’s been a fantastic January Furniture Show for Flair Rugs, and once again the exhibition has proved the perfect place to commence our 2017 activities. This has obviously been capped by the award for New Jersey Print, especially when you consider the strong competition we were up against in the Decor category. Our in-house design team deserve all the credit coming its way, and this award demonstrates the part it plays in keeping

us at the tip of the trend curve,’ says Gareth Davies, Flair Rugs sales and marketing director.

Alongside New Jersey Print was a series of additions and updates. New collections include the silky shaggy polyester of Sparkle, and the trending grey flatweaves in the hardwearing polypropylene Verona. Also receiving a facelift was the Brights collection, with five new looks in primary colours.

Visit: www.flairrugs.com

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Heimtextil Frankfurt

Among Clarke and Clarke’s debuts was Linosso 2: an array of naturally inspired colours rich in texture in plain linen-look fabric

Material world Heimtextil had something for everyone Newmor Wallcoverings’ latest collaboration brings Ptolemy Mann’s signature ikat prints and hand-woven designs to interiors with a collection of fabric backed vinyl wallcoverings, with nine designs

If there was a particular soft furnishing style you were after, you would have found it somewhere at Heimtextil. Greys (what else) gave the impression of being on every stand, while there were plenty of shimmering designs and the ever reliable florals.

Visit: http://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com ‚‚‚

Blendworth International and Celia Birtwell relaunched her Classic Collection, including wallpaper in Beasties, sofa in Jacobean and cushions in Beasties and Milson Among Prestigious Textiles’ introductions was Fiesta, a carnival of velvets, appliqués, embroideries and marls in exuberant colourways

Christian Fischbacher decided 2017 was a year to go bold, as demonstrated by its So Avantgardening! curtain, Belle Epoque bedlinen and Saga rug

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Lehner Wolle introduced the Felice brand of reversible wool rugs in nine sizes and six designs. The rugs are attached to each other using an adapted Inox velcro system, meaning they can be changed or moved when required.

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Hooked on Walls’ Hidden Treasures wallpaper range used nautical themes including Underwater (pictured)

foam, rubber and felt underlays, delivering various levels of performance for both Carpet & Wood/Laminate Flooring.

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Decoteam opted for a palette of greys and pastels

Schlossberg’s Summer Swing collection includes Mariko, inspired by the Shibori Japanese dyeing technique. A flowing, soft pattern that plays with a large spectrum of colours. The digital print boasts blurred shapes and unclear lines that come together to form a geometric design.

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Counting on sheep Here are some of the highlights visitors can expect to see. Visit: www.woolfloorshow.co.uk

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Wool Floor Show London Chelsea FC 15-16 March

Adam Carpets will add six colours to its Castlemead Twist range, including Adam’s Apple which reflects the 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year Greenery. The Little Greene Paint Company has agreed to coordinate its paint colours with Castlemead Twist and Fine Worcester Twist. Pictured is Castlemead Twist Yellow Submarine.

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Bronte Carpets will show its full range of 100% wool velvets, saxonies, shag piles and borders as well as its 80/20 twist range

Wool Floor Show London will see Cormar Carpets showcase its successful portfolio of wool carpet collections, including Avebury

Brockway has added to its natural undyed ranges. On trend, contemporary and soft, Natural Tweed is a chunky loop pile carpet collection made from 100% pure, undyed wool and woven in a striking herringbone design.

Alternative Flooring has created a carpet range with Liberty Fabrics – the first time Liberty Fabrics has used its iconic patterns on a carpet

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Brintons is adding new colours to its Bell Twist, with eight New Neutrals in soft muted shades designed to be a soothing and calming influence on the home

Wool Floor Show London Chelsea FC 15-16 March

Kingsmead Carpets is celebrating a relaunch of a classic: The Vitronic Plains Collection, which has had a fashion infusion with new colours – offering a choice of 18 home furnishing hues

Axminster Carpets’ Hazy Days comprises 30 pure wool carpets, from geometrics to botanical patterns. Hazy Days is a versatile collection of grey and soft dove carpets with a twist.

Part of Roger Oates’ Design collection, Kobe and Kyoto are linked by colour. In Kobe the colours form fine, delicate stripes to create a subtle, flecked ‘tweed’ design while Kyoto magnifies the dominant colours to a grand theatrical scale.

Jacaranda’s Milford and Midhurst broadloom carpets are manufactured from 100% pure New Zealand wool. Midhurst (pictured) boasts a two-tone design, always an advantage in hiding any dirt or minor damage sustained in heavy traffic locations.

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Travel package The organiser is offering three travel options for new overseas buyers: Hotel sponsorship of up to three nights; or an air ticket from London to Hong Kong and a three night hotel travel package; or travel reimbursement.

Tel: 020 7616 9500 More than 280 exhibitors will take part

The way ahead Two shows offer an overview of market trends The HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair is a specialised trade exhibition for household and hotel textiles ranging from furnishings and bedding products to curtains and carpets. This year the show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre will host more than 280 exhibitors from around the world.

One highlight is the Hall of Glamour, presenting a showcase for designer products and quality brands. The sophisticated surroundings of the zone match the quality of the furnishings and provide a snapshot of the newest directions for interiors.

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well as hotel, restaurant and cafe textiles, are increasingly attracting attention among consumers, the show enables buyers to easily locate a good variety of these HORECA supplies.

There are several themed zones: baby and bedroom textiles; bathroom and kitchen textiles; carpet and floorcoverings; design solutions and trade services; upholstery and furnishings; window fashion and accessories.

A range of activities are offered including the Product Demo and Launch Pad that allows exhibitors to introduce buyers to innovative products. Seminars update visitors on the latest

technological and market developments while networking events bring industry players together in a relaxed atmosphere.

The concurrent Hong Kong Houseware Fair offers additional sourcing as well as an overview of interior design trends.

Together, the two fairs are celebrating various aspects of ‘LIFE’ with exhibitors presenting products under the themes of Lifestyle, Interiors, Feast and Enrich. The Home Textiles and Furnishing Fair focuses on Interiors, showcasing home decor, festive decor and craftsmanship.

Pre-registered visitors can save HK$100.

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Salone del Mobile Milan 4-9 April

Désirée will introduce Lovely Day by Marc Sadler. The self-supporting cushions can be freely arranged and its metal feet give an airy feel.

Curve balls As usual, Milan offers a different spin on trends

VG’s Flower Power chandelier uses artificial rose-colour tulips (other flowers can be made) with Murano glass lamps and LED lighting

The furnishing and lighting world will once again descend on Milan for Salone del Mobile, lighting show Euroluce and the hundreds of events across the city.

Visit: www.salonemilano.it www.fuorisalone.it www.superstudiogroup.com www.venturaprojects.com www.milandesignagenda.com

Inspired by the traditional coffee chair of the 1920s, Colos’ Piazza collection by Jun Yasumoto is available with and without arms

Mars by Tonino Lamborghini Casa is characterised by a play of colours and contrasts. It comes in a range of colours and the headrests completely recline.

Ritzwell has added a chaise longue to its bestselling Light Field collection

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Sales Agent Hyder Beds is seeking exceptional individuals to represent its highly respected company in all areas of the UK. If you are highly motivated, ambitious and seeking an exciting new challenge as a sales agent, Hyder Beds want to hear from you.

RETAIL AREA SALES MANAGER Unique New Opportunity Midlands/Wales Axminster Carpets is on the move and, as a result of growth, we need a highly motivated, confident winner who is hungry to succeed and be part of the transformation of this iconic British business.

You’ll have proven ability in growing sales and account development as well as providing a first-class service to customers.

We don’t just want the best. You’ll want to push boundaries and grow with us, and fit in with our values.

Competitive salary and benefits + performance related bonus We are looking for: • Previous sales experience • Wide understanding of the carpet industry is essential • Strategic approach to developing business • Excellent communication and IT skills • Proactive and flexible attitude • Strong desire to achieve targets and be part of a dynamic sales team

www.hyderbedsltd.com Kashmir House, Bradford Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF13 1EN e: info@hyderbedsltd.com t: 01924 462 616 f: 01924 458 463

Please respond in the first instance with your CV and covering letter to: Marc Helliwell, Axminster Carpets Limited, Woodmead Road, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PQ m.helliwell@axminster-carpets.co.uk Closing date: Friday 17th March 2017

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