Interiors Monthly Exhibition Guide 2013

Exhibition guide

IMM Cologne

MIFF Malaysia

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High score MIFF celebrates its 20th year in 2014

More than 6,000 buyers attended this year’s show

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After a record setting 2013 show, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) is drawing strong exhibitor response for its 20th anniversary event on 4-8 March.

Exhibitors have snapped up 80% of the 80,000sqm floorspace at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and nearby Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC).

‘This is extremely positive for MIFF as we celebrate 20 successful years in the furniture trade show industry. The fact that MIFF has maintained its position as South East Asia’s number one furniture destination year after year speaks of the strength of our trade show and our track record,’ says Tan Chin Huat, MIFF chairman.

He says exhibitors and visitors can look forward to an international showcase of high quality and a wide variety of products at great value.

MIFF 2013 ended on a high note, generating a record £530m in sales and a turnout of more than 6,000 global buyers from 140 countries. The event was 25% larger at 80,000sqm to accommodate more exhibitors from Muar, the furniture capital of Malaysia. Following the resounding debut of the MFA Hall, the Muar Furniture Association has indicated the number of exhibitors will increase next year in its designated area.

Office and household furniture were again the strongest segments at MIFF 2013, buoyed by the attendance of more influential buyers and demand from emerging markets.

MIFF has consistently delivered quality buyers from neighbouring South East Asian countries, East Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. In recent years, visitors from emerging economies in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America have risen.

Ruca Chien, Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers’ Association president, says: ‘I extend my heartiest congratulations to MIFF on its 20th anniversary. We are proud to have a business association with MIFF since 2000. MIFF has the best potential in Asia in terms of scale of visitors and exhibition. The organising and planning have been professionally done and the services excellent. Many Taiwanese companies have reaped success and will continue to participate in MIFF.’ Visit: www.miff.com.my

IMM Cologne Germany

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Merging rooms Even in the bathroom, furniture and interior design concepts play a crucial role The room which for decades ranked right behind the cubbyhole in the hierarchy of living spaces (and was furnished just about as lovingly) is currently presenting the most exciting performance of all: the bathroom.

What used to be the epitome of run of the mill design no longer seems to fit into any neat category: a waterproof washing station or an aesthetically styled meditation room? A comfort zone for relaxing, a health temple equipped for steam and light therapy treatments, a smart fitness room or candlelit wellness oasis, a fun bathroom with iPod-controlled sound or quite simply a hub for early-morning family reunions – the bathroom unites more functions than virtually any other area of the home. And it brings together things that don’t actually belong together: water, wood, textiles and electrical appliances.

IMM Cologne will give visitors plenty of opportunity to see this convergence and mutual inspiration. Sister event LivingInteriors encourages the trailblazers of the sanitaryware industry to present their models for Living in the Bathroom.

Numerous well-known sanitaryware brands such as Grohe, Juma and Samsung Chemical Europe will be participating. But other areas of the international furnishing fair are devoting an unusual amount of attention to the bathroom in context with interior design too: Pure Village, for example, where different interior design assortments are exhibited next to one another in a compartmentalised, urban-like trade fair architecture to highlight the dovetailing and aesthetic interaction between furniture and lighting, home textiles, wallpapers, accessories and, of course, bathroom architecture, bathroom furniture and water-bearing products. Retailers with an interest in design, architects and planners can look forward to an unaccustomed perspective on the many components of interior design.

The bathroom will also feature in the recently launched Pure Editions format in Hall 3.2, where Hansgrohe will, for example, showcase its designer brand Axor, which specialises in fittings and complete bathroom collections. In addition to its spacesculpting rc40 range, which merges the sanitary technology with the furniture system, bathroom furniture specialist Burgbad will unveil a new solution.

‘Because IMM Cologne aims to depict all aspects of interior design, it only seems natural to show the possibilities that

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brand-name products and modern bathroom design can open up as well,’ says Frank Haubold, IMM Cologne director, commenting on the bathroom’s ongoing development into living space that plays a relevant role in the interior design.

The bathroom is also making increasingly greater demands in terms of the technical and design-related quality of its products.

It is after all a place where a wide range of different product types are brought together to create a room category where we can experience the moments of intimacy and relaxation that have become so precious to us to the full. The waterproof lounge furniture, parquet and wall plaster, rain shower and fireplace all have to be reconciled with one another.

The way water is being staged by means of designer fittings and lighting effects is the best example of how the upgrading of the bathroom is giving rise to new product concepts. More than anything else, however, modern bathroom design represents the way different areas of the home are merging.

Like the kitchen and living room, the bathroom is growing together with the bedroom and living space to form a single unit where different functions, architectural requirements and aesthetic concepts are being adapted to one another.

Why shouldn’t wood be used in the bathroom when it sets the tone in the rest of the home? And if red happens to be your favourite colour, why shouldn’t your bathtub echo your preference? If grooming is a cherished ritual, why not combine an old tradition with modern design and put a dressing table complete with washbasin in the bedroom – right next to the passage that leads to the dressing room and bathtub rotunda?

Why string everything along the wall when there are such beautiful bathroom products that can be placed in the middle of the room like precious sculptures?

Living doesn’t stop behind the bathroom door – so why not furnish the bathroom like the rest of the home? With sanitaryware that looks like furniture and furniture that invites you to relax. With a sauna that blends seamlessly with the interior, plenty of room for the family, a comfortable space for some sensuous moments or a stylish spot for getting together with friends.

Both shows take place from 13-19 January.

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Ambiente Frankfurt

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Global hotspot International event for consumer goods Consumer goods trade show Ambiente in Frankfurt is a meeting place for the market where more than 4,700 exhibitors from 80 countries showcase a globally unrivalled international range of consumer goods.

Ambiente takes place on 7-11 February and will feature innovations and design trends plus numerous events that highlight current industry topics and offer a stage for networking and dialogue. This is where business partners, ideas and success come together.

At The Trend Show, design studio bora.herke.palmisano will present the messages for 2014 in four scenarios: Stunning Temper, Subtle Spirit, Serene Nature and Striking Mind.

Optimal hall organisation means reduced walking times for visitors as the effective positioning of the Dining, Giving and Living sections allow for more efficient navigation around the show.

Delve into the future lifestyles in the Living area – international furnishing ideas, avante garde design, home accessories and objects in all styles and decorations for indoors and outdoors.

Explore the Dining area and find the entire breadth and depth of the market: from contemporary products for the modern kitchen, household appliances and equipment to everything for the well laid table.

In the Giving area there will be everything from gifts, stationery, decorations, authentic and fashion jewellery and watches to personal accessories and beauty and bath.

Visit: www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

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The event is divided into three product sections: Dining, Giving and Living

the show Visitors to Ambiente experience the world. They visit opportunities. Possibilities. International trends. Presented by more than 4,700 exhibitors.

In the Living area they visit a wealth of ideas for interior design, furnishing and decoration. They visit new horizons. The future.

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IFFS/AFS Singapore

EXHIBITION GUIDE Almost 300 exhibitors have already signed up

Asia and beyond More international brands are heading to IFFS The International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show, The Décor Show 2014, Hospitality 360° and Art of Living Asia are gearing up to provide a comprehensive solution for design, furniture, interiors and fittings. As Asia’s premier designled furniture and furnishings sourcing platform featuring the best in design from across Asia and around the globe, IFFS/AFS attracts recurring and first-time quality exhibitors.

Close to 300 international companies have registered to exhibit including Manutti, PR Interiors, Some, Ethnicraft, Kenas Home, Brema Marketing, Carezza, Ballabio Tranciati, Alf, Woven+, Bellagio Asia, Elmy Interiors, Texsilk by Etisilk, Phillips Collection, Country Corner, Far East Furniture, Zooko Asia, Andrew Martin and Jati & Kebon. The total booking space sees a 20% increase from the international brands this time round.

In addition to these well-known and steadfast supporters,

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IFFS has also attracted new European and international exhibitors who have stepped forward to seek opportunities in booming Asia. These include J Vincent International, Habitat France, Marchi, Resource Décor, MG Furniture, Alexander & James and The Big Ass Fan Company.

From 13-16 March 2014 visitors can explore, engage and experience design that showcases the best innovative elements from the multi-faceted creative spectrum.

To experience design in a new light, for design that inspires, crosses borders, celebrates diversity, discovers new talent, sparks conversations and stimulates the senses, there is SingaPlural. Now in its third year it will be held in conjunction with the IFFS ASEAN Furniture Show, The Décor Show and Hospitality 360° from 12-16 March.

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Indonesia International Furniture Expo Jakarta

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Opening a gateway

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IFEX will allow buyers to discover Indonesian designs There is new face on the circuit of Asian furniture events: the Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX).

Serving as a gateway to the country’s furniture and crafts industry, IFEX provides the opportunity to discover designs inspired by the nature of Indonesia and brought to life by skilled artisans.

Organised by UBM, Asia’s leading exhibition company and organiser of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Furniture China in Shanghai and Index Furniture in Mumbai, IFEX is fully supported by the Indonesian Furniture Association (AMKRI) and the Indonesian government.

The 11-14 March event is positioned to integrate seamlessly into the peak season of the Asean furniture exhibition schedule, making it an unmissable stop on the regional circuit.

There are two parts to the event: IFEX takes place at the JIExpo centre from 11-14 March with IFEX Woodworking, Machinery and Supply Expo at the Jakarta Convention Centre from 12-15 March. Already 80% of the exhibition space has been sold.

JIExpo is Jakarta’s largest exhibition centre at more than 26,000sqm. It is located within easy reach of the Soekarno-Hatta International airport and Jakarta’s central business district. The Jakarta Convention Centre is located in the middle of the city’s business and commercial districts and is a fully integrated exhibition and convention centre. Shuttles will operate between the two venues and the airport.

‘This furniture exhibition will have a significant role in promoting Indonesian products. The furniture and handicraft sector is one of the largest in Indonesia. It is labour intensive, generates high value added products, has global competitiveness and is environmentally friendly,’ says Benny

Wahyudi, Indonesia Ministry of Industry director general.

‘The industry contributes a large portion to foreign exchange through its exports due to the availability of natural raw materials, particularly wood and rattan. The export of rattan furniture is based on natural resources and is environmentally friendly.’

Wahyudi says to achieve the export target value of furniture products, the Ministry of Industry fully supports the event.

Gusmardi Bustami, Indonesia Ministry of Industry director of directorate general for national export development, explains: ‘This event could drive the economy of Indonesia, especially generating multiplier effects which is not only favourable for furniture producers and exporters but also for many related sectors.

‘Even though the world economy hasn’t recovered yet, of course we do not wait, we promote locally and overseas so when the world economy returns to normal we are ready for the international market,’ he adds.

British and Irish visitors can complete a visa application on arrival at the airport.

Visit: www.ifexindonesia.com

Axel, Asiades and Unicane will be among the exhibitors

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Interiors UK Birmingham

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Above: The Lighting show will have more than 70 companies taking part Right: Mirage corner table and mirror by B:Bespoke Furniture Below: Radiator cover by Jason Muteham

Focus on design Innovation is highlighted at Interiors UK For 2014 Interiors UK is introducing a Designer Makers section along with a curated section highlighting the latest designs.

Designer Makers will highlight 30 designer makers including Base Elements, Jason Muteham, Derrick Ibbott Furniture, Angus Ross, B:Bespoke, Mono Furniture by Design and John Barnard Furniture.

Muteham will launch a range at the show that incorporates textiles into wooden furniture in collaboration with upholstery specialist Abbey Chic. ‘It’s great to see recognition from the industry that one size doesn’t always fit all. Design is all about evolving trends and we’re overjoyed to be part of this pioneering concept, nurturing emerging talent and innovation,’ he says.

Also new for 2014 is Editors Choice. Curated from thousands of items, it will showcase the most original new products. In addition all exhibitors will be supplied with a swing tag to display their most original and new product to ease navigation for visitors.

Following the success of last year’s French Pavilion, this year the show is set to welcome key international exhibitors from Poland and Portugal with further nations to be announced shortly, putting Interiors UK firmly on the map as a destination to see brands from across Europe and beyond.

DesignersBlock is making a popular return with an emphasis on displaying commercially viable products. Set to inject the fun, flare and eccentricity it has become known for, this year visitors can expect to see the latest products from emerging industry talent.

Interiors UK will also again host the New Design Britain Awards. Entries this year hit record numbers with some 50

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universities submitting entries across the four categories of furniture, fabric, surfaces and accessories.

More than 500 companies are set to take part in the show at the NEC, Birmingham from 19-22 January.

Incorporated into the event is The Lighting Show with more than 70 companies taking part, including Dar Lighting, David Hunt Lighting, Illuminati Lighting, Searchlight Electric, Interiors 1900 ltd, Clifton Lighting and Illuma with many new names including Paul Neuhaus.

The Lighting Show will once again host the annual LIA awards and for the first time the results will be decided by visitors. Voting launches two weeks prior to the show via social media using the event #interiorsuk. The awards ceremony takes place on the last day of the show, celebrating innovations within the industry and bringing together visitors and exhibitors for networking opportunities.

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New ideas zone Creativity is the focus of the next show Innovation will be at the forefront of Domotex with the launch of the Innovations@DOMOTEX initiative, promoting the latest in carpet, modern handmade rugs, wood and laminate floors, vinyl and LVT. Taking place from 11-14 January in Hanover, there will be special display zones in halls 6, 9 and 17 showing the new products.

‘The new format represents a targeted investment in the quality of the event,’ says Jochen Köckler, Deutsche Messe director. ‘We have taken this step because a prime motivation of our visitors at Domotex is to engage with creative products and ideas which will help shape the future of the places and spaces we live in. These special zones are designed to give visitors looking for fresh ideas and inspiration an initial overview of the latest innovations. From there, they can head straight to the stands to find out more. Only at Domotex can visitors explore and discover all the latest innovations with such convenience and ease.’

Meanwhile, the world’s best handmade rugs and carpets will be revealed at the show’s ninth Carpet Design Awards. For the first time a shortlist of finalists will be chosen ahead of the show, with three designs from each category being put on display at the event before the winners are revealed on 12 January.

‘A fine hand-knotted rug is a blend of skilful craftsmanship, knowledge and awareness of tradition, individual creativity and aesthetic judgement. It is an essential element in any high end interior where quality and class count. Such rugs have always been emblems of distinction and sophistication. The plethora of contemporary rugs available on today’s market gives unparalleled opportunities for personal expression, and the Carpet Design Awards highlight some of the best examples of these rugs,’ says Kristiina Lassus, designer and judging panel chairwoman.

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Heimtextil Frankfurt

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The textile industry gathers at Heimtextil

International scale Exhibitor numbers are rising for the January event The world’s biggest spectrum of textile products, trends and innovations is to be seen at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 8-11 January. Occupying 19 exhibition halls, the show presents the entire portfolio for textile interior design and textile furnishings: from products for windows, upholstery, floors, walls and sun protection to textiles for the bathroom, bed and table.

‘The great response and, in particular the return of many prominent European manufacturers, shows clearly that the textile industry continues to rely on Heimtextil as a vital source of new impulses at the beginning of the year,’ says Olaf Schmidt, Messe Frankfurt vice president of textiles and textile technologies.

The trend of recent years which has seen a steady increase in exhibitor numbers continues. In Hall 3.1, Chivasso, Erfurt and Zimmer+Rohde are returning after an absence. Editeur returnees include: Wind, Clarke & Clarke and Alhambra Internacional.

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‘In Hall 4.1, the spectrum will be enriched by decorative and furniture fabric specialist Deltracon, as well as several Italian returnees including top manufacturers Alois Tessitura Serica, Para, Pienostile and Viganò. A new exhibitor, Decorail, has signed up for the “sun” product segment in Hall 5.1 and Maron will also be returning,’ he says.

In the household textile sector, the show has seen the best booking status in years for Hall 8, with almost all major names of the bedding sector taking part, according to Schmidt. New exhibitors include Centa Star and Invista.

There is also positive news for Hall 11. In addition to Möve Frottana, Arli Group and Grund are returning to Hall 11.0, while taking part for the first time will be Bedeck and House in Style.

As in previous years, the established highlights in Hall 11.1 will include Curt Bauer, Fischbacher, Schlossberg, Kas, Albrecht Creative and Mastro Raphael.

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The10th EFE will feature 350 exhibitors from Malaysia and overseas The Export Furniture Exhibition will once again play host to international buyers next March. The 10th EFE, organised by Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneur Association, a national association, will be held from 5-8 March at Kuala Lumpur’s Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).

Visitors can explore a vibrant collection of leading furniture manufacturers along with a showcase of accessories, all conveniently located in one destination. EFE features a fresh array of the latest products and innovations from leading furniture manufacturers.

The show will host 350 exhibitors from Malaysia and overseas, offering contemporary styles and favourites for a wide range of

furniture. Key exhibitors at EFE will be leading manufacturers of cabinet, upholstery and outdoor furniture as well as suppliers of furniture parts and accessories.

On show will be furniture including bedroom and bedding, dining tables and chairs, living room furniture, office systems and chairs, sofas, children’s furniture, kitchen, occasional, outdoor and garden and accessories.

MAEPS is a 20 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and 15 minutes drive to the city centre. There is a free shuttle service from KLIA to the city centre and exhibition venue and vice versa.

Visit: www.efe.my

Export Furniture Exhibition Kuala Lumpur

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China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou

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The March show will last five days from 2014

Extra time CIFF will now run for five days

CIFF combines six shows

Held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn since its launch in 1998, the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) has become the bellwether of China’s furniture industry.

Covering more than 880,000sqm annually, CIFF hosts some 4,500 exhibitors and 190,000 buyers.

After the success of the March event, which saw 3,648 Chinese and international exhibitors from 29 countries cover 680,000sqm and attract 141,072 visitors from 165 countries, CIFF will continue to forge ahead.

Next year the two phases of the spring show will be extended from four to five days: 18-22 March and the second phase for office and manufacturing support on 28 March – 1 April. The exhibition in September will run from 5-8 September.

The event has three leading brands – CIFF-Home Furniture,

CIFF-Office Show and CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou – along with three supportive sub-brands – Homedecor & Housewares China, Intertextile Guangzhou-Hometextile China and Outdoor & Leisure Guangzhou.

The six exhibitions cover the furniture industry chain and achieve the extension from indoor furniture to the concept of outdoor leisure living, as well as the evolution from single furniture display to showcasing the integrated interior decoration with furniture, home decor and home textiles.

Exhibits extend from home decor to office decor and cover a wide range of products from the upstream machinery to downstream furniture products, providing a one-stop industrial platform of trading, displaying, communicating and promoting.

Visit: www.ciff-gz.com

More than 141,000 visitors attended in March

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880,000m2 EXHIBITION AREA 4,500 GLOBAL EXHIBITORS 190,000 GLOBAL B U YER S

CHINA INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR(GUANGZHOU)

First Phase： The 33rd China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)-Home Furniture Homedecor & Housewares China 2014 China International Outdoor & Leisure Fair 2014 China (Guangzhou) International Trade Fair for Home Textiles 2014

Second Phase： The 33rd China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)-Office Show China International Furniture Machinery & Furniture Raw Materials Fair (Guangzhou)2014

Decorex London

EXHIBITION GUIDE Philip Watts Design added to its statement entrance door handles, with 1m Eagle wingspan (pictured), small angel wings, butterflies and feathers.

Elitis’ flamboyant baroque Parade wallcovering has a pearly glass mosaic backdrop to enhance patterns and decors.

Baroque is invited into the decor and exuberantly delivers its rich brocades, lavish floral decorations, gold and silver interlacing, and reveals its excessiveness in a minimalistic backdrop.

Tip top The Frank sofa and armchair by Mark Gabbertas for Lyndon Design has a showwood frame with inset side and back panels, a fixed cushion and loose arm and back cushions.

Decorex again showed the latest trends at the topend of the market. Here are a selection of the launches seen at Kensington Palace. Visit: www. decorex.com Daniel Spring’s Puddle table made from polished stainless steel, was inspired by the reflection of light. ‘Walking home I saw a reflection of light in a puddle and thought it looked like polished metal,’ he says.

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Bethan Gray made her Decorex debut with the Herringbone marble (pictured) and All Marble Brogue tables for Lapicida.

Découpage’s hand-painted Ombre wallpaper tiles were inspired by Rome. All patterns coordinate with Découpage’s printed fabrics and accessories.

Alhambra’s Rustic Pop collection combines Pop Art colours with fabrics and natural materials in a rustic style.

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by Blendworth, introduced four wallcovering collections including Clover, which uses a multitude of metallic and glossy effects that change with the light and contrast with matt surfaces creating subtle tone on tone patterns. Small scale clovers are found alongside abstract kaleidoscopic patterns, circles, stripes and tactile plains in a wealth of contemporary colours from silver and gold to glossy black, charcoal grey and smart neutrals.

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Peter Guild showed off its Mayfair, Fulham and Chiswick sofa designs alongside a selection of new season fabrics.

May Design Series London

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Four in one May Design Series will be back in 2014 Following 2013’s debut, May Design Series will return by popular demand. Next year’s show promises its best line-up of products, all curated into distinct disciplines, aimed to build better business opportunities between suppliers among design professionals from architectural, retail, interior design and property communities.

Coleccion Alexandra, Hitch Mylius, Tisca Tiara, Deidre Dyson, Yask and SITS are among the companies that have already signed up for the 18-20 May show, according to organiser UBM Live Built Environment.

Incorporating four events – DX, kbb LDN, The ARc show and Interiors LDN – May Design Series welcomes industries into each other’s worlds, ideal for interiors suppliers looking to make contacts and reach a diverse offering all under one roof in central London. More than 250 exhibitors are expected at London’s ExCel. Some 10,000 visitors attended the 2013 event, with almost 20% being interior designers and more than 15% being retailers.

DX represents the people, product and ideas behind pioneering design excellence. It brings together the best cutting-edge products, ideas and solutions for contract and domestic interiors. DX empowers the designers of our future spaces to turn their ideas into reality. And for suppliers and manufacturers of innovative products and solutions, DX presents a unique offer. kbb LDN is the nucleus for the high end design kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom business community, showcasing hand-picked design-led brands and innovative products to London’s architectural retail and contract sectors.

The ARC Show brings together the entire spectrum of lighting disciplines for sourcing and networking for professionals involved in lighting projects within the public sector, retail, hotel and commercial sectors. The ARC Show is

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More than 10,000 visitors attended the debut show

organised in partnership with the leading industry publication, Mondo*arc, and attracts support from a multitude of specialist titles and associations.

Interiors LDN is for retailers, interior designers, architects and contractors to source the latest interior products from new and up-and-coming design talent as well as established brands. It is the definitive business event for people passionate about design and great products.

Visit: www.maydesignseries.com

London’s Commercial Design Exhibition

May Design Series returns to ExCeL on 18-20 May 2014 The fresh, intelligent, commercially focused event for the architecture and design community, attracts over 10,000 contract & retail buyers.

Hitch Mylius, KKDC, Crosswater, Poggenpohl, Collección Alexandra, and SITS will be there amongst over 200 exhibitors.

Be a part of it in 2014 Call Joel Butler on +44 (0)20 7921 8712 or email joel.butler@ubm.com www.maydesignseries.com

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Design Junction London

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Montana introduced a range of home entertainment modules, available in 42 colours, with the Sound Unit offering integrated AirPlay and DLNA for streaming.

Hat trick The third Design Junction show was a major star of the London Design Festival, with its 150 exhibitors attracting more than 21,000 visitors.

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Visit: www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

Brokis’s Capsula pendant light by Lucie Koldova is composed of a coloured internal glass oval capsule and a clear external one.

Yu Hiraoka Design’s Planet Without The E is a mini planter set to be displayed on tables or shelves. The separate parts of the planter can be combined.

Dare Studio’s Kingston dressing table is an adaptation of its Katakana desk, offering smaller proportions and plenty of storage options.

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Magnus Long unveiled the Bloom tables for Modus, Quiet bench and sofa (pictured) for Hitch Mylius and Stock chair and stool for Lerival.

Poetic Lab’s Ripple has a beam of light projected through a gently rotating mouth-blown, uneven shaped glass dome, creating shadows and light in a ripple pattern. The glass is made by Viennese crystal company J&L Lobmeyr.

Design Junction London

Liam Treanor’s Gottwald dining table has turned wood dowels connecting the three-panelled solid top, which are held into position by interlocking dowels that are attractively visible. The Duttmann dining bench and Schuster stool use the same technique to create an ergonomic concave surface.

James Burleigh’s InsideOut table and bench set is the first of an outdoor furniture collection for the company by Simon Pengelly.

It also showed the 5.4m Osprey dining table.

Morgan made its debut at the show introducing a small chair to its 1950’s inspired Miami collection.

Northern Lighting’s Aerodrome lamp is inspired by the aerodynamic design of aeroplane turbine engines and Scandinavian design of the 1960s. It is designed to adjust the mood of the room towards a smooth coolness, the kind typical of first class airport lounges.

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Model displayed in “Senna colour Coal”

Meet only Original Designs Brussels

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CONTRACT Winner: Bruvatex Sagaert & Speyer Bruvatex succeeded using a special technique to give a velvet weave an after-treatment resulting in an oasis of silver coloured beauty and ultimate softness. The decision about this performance was unanimous. But the jury also praised the entire Bruvatex collection, which contains many more gems.

Finalists: Konrad Hornschuch and Carbipel Group Unipersonale

Mark of quality The Blue Drop awards recognise the best in fabrics and wallcoverings Visit: www.moodbrussels.com

WINDOW COVERING Winner: Universal Textile Mills Pure silks with beautiful handmade embroidery. The silk gloss reflects a rainbow of colours that cannot be immediately defined. The embroidery is just perfect and reflects the high level of craftsmanship.

Finalists: Deltracon and Texathenea

YARNS Winner: Lucchesi Giuseppe The jury praised the diversity of the entries by Italian company Lucchesi Giuseppe. Innovations in fabrics are to a large extent dependent on the development of yarns. MoOD Yarns brings together the leading suppliers and encourages them to be innovative.

Finalist: Comercial Torrens

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INNOVATION Winner: Gebr Munzert The textile Origami technique is reminiscent of Japanese paper-folding culture and was developed by textile designer Tobias Batrla, one of Gebr Munzert’s in-house creative team.

On highly specialised jacquard looms, this novel creative fabric is made from innovative flame retardant yarns.

The multidimensionality and stability of Origami offers an intelligent and design-oriented solution for many fields of application, such as window decoration and wallcoverings.

Finalists: Nelen & Delbeke and Megaplast

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WALLCOVERING Winner: Flocart Flocart reveals an embroidery on non-woven, a process that must be applied in multiple steps because embroidery is fragile and difficult to handle. A lot of time and energy was put into the quest for the right solution, and the result is spectacular. The colour was applied to these wallcoverings in the final step, resulting in a natural effect. Because the non-woven can be lacquered and tumbled afterwards, a natural crackled effect can be applied, like that of broken earth.

Finalists: Calcutta and Fibertex

UPHOLSTERY Winner: Albatros International Albatros’ designs show a high level of craftsmanship that was presumed lost by many. The heavy fabrics immediately demand respect as soon as you touch them. Everything about them exudes luxury and love for the profession. What’s more is the use of a lot of colour. The tender and playful gradient provides a very modern look.

Finalists: De Poortere and Vigano

PRODUCT RANGE Softstep Film

All our underlay products are manufactured in the UK

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH

Carpet Cushion Paper This is the latest addition to our revamped range of products. A 100kgm3 density product finished off in a distinctive printed crepe paper to one side & the other in a polyester spunbond.

Available in March from your local distributor or contact Ezi Floor.

Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

85 kgm3 Printed Film Plain Film 8mm, 10mm & 12mm General Domestic

Carpet Cushion Spunbond Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

85 kgm3 Printed Spunbonded Polyester Plain Spunbonded Polyester 8mm, 10mm & 12mm General Domestic

Benefits include :

Carpet Cushion Paper

• Higher tensile strength • Easy to cut • Excellent thermal insulation properties

Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

100 kgm3 Printed Crepe Paper Plain Spunbond Polyester 9mm & 11mm General Domestic/ Light Commercial

Air Cushion Spunbond Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

100 kgm3 Printed Spunbonded Polyester Plain Spunbonded Polyester 9mm & 11mm General Domestic/ Light Commercial

Finess Paper Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

Ezi Floor Ltd Units 1&2 Airedale Buisness Park Royd Ings Avenue Keighley BD21 4BY info@ezifloor.co.uk

145 kgm3 Printed White Crepe Paper Plain Spunbonded Polyester 11mm Luxury Domestic & Commercial

Softstep HD Contract 9mm Density: Top: Bottom: Thickness: Application:

145 kgm3 Printed Film Plain Film 9mm Double Stick

Diary

EXHIBITION GUIDE January Heimtextil

January Domotex

February Ambiente

April iSalone

JANUARY 2014 8-11 Heimtextil Frankfurt, Germany http://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com 11-14 Domotex Hanover, Germany www.domotex.de 12-14 Home London, UK www.home-london.net 13-19 IMM Cologne Cologne, Germany www.imm-cologne.com 24-28 Maison & Objet Paris, France www.maison-objet.com

FEBRUARY 2-6 Spring Fair Birmingham, UK www.springfair.com

11-14 VIFA Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.vifafair.com

4-8 Stockholm Furniture Fair Stockholm, Sweden www.stockholmfurniturefair.se

12-14 TIFF Bangkok, Thailand www.thailandfurniturefair.com

7-11 Ambiente Frankfurt, Germany www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

18-22 and 28-1 April CIFF Guangzhou, China www.ciff-gz.com

MARCH

19-22 SIFE Shenzhen, China http://en.sifechina.cn

4-8 MIFF Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http://2014.miff.com.my

APRIL 5-8 Export Furniture Exhibition Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.efe.my

5-10 High Point Spring High Point, USA www.highpointmarket.org

6-9 Eurasia Floor Fair Gaziantep, Turkey www.eurasiafloor.com

8-13 iSalone Milan, Italy www.cosmit.it

28-30 Surfaces Las Vegas, USA www.surfaces.com

11-14 Indonesia International Furniture Expo Jakarta, Indonesia www.ifexindonesia.com

29-2 May Coverings Las Vegas, USA www.coverings.com

28-1 February Istanbul Furniture Fair Istanbul, Turkey www.ite-imob.com

13-16 IFFS Singapore www.iffs.com.sg

19-22 Interiors UK Birmingham, UK www.interiorsuk.com 26-30 Las Vegas Market Las Vegas, USA www.lasvegasmarket.com

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News from

Meet our New Account Managers Axminster Carpets is pleased to announce that we now have an account manager for every region in the UK & ROI. Please join us in welcoming our new team members.

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Ian McDermid Northern Regional

NEW Account Manager

Account Manager

Dave Wood

T: +44 (0)7836 521658 E: i.mcdermid@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Account Manager

T: +44 (0)7702 208800 E: d.wood@axminster-carpets.co.uk

NEW Account Manager Mike O’Brien Account Manager

Seamus Foody

T: +44 (0)7702 208792 E: m.obrien@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Account Manager

T: 353 86 0400552 E: s.foody@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Dave Williams Account Manager

T: +44 (0)7702 208790 E: d.williams@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Marcus Bowes Account Manager

T: + 44 (0)7802 588758 E: m.bowes@axminster-carpets.co.uk

NEW Account Manager Nick Duīell Account Manager

T: + 44 (0)7702 208794 E: n.duīell@axminster-carpets.co.uk

NEW Account Manager Jamie Beddard

Rob Simpkins

Account Manager

Account Manager

T: + 44 (0)7500 847355 E: j.beddard@axminster-carpets.co.uk

T: + 44 (0)7702 208789 E: r.simpkins@axminster-carpets.co.uk

Marc Helliwell Southern Regional Account Manager

T: +44 (0)7734 558608 E: m.helliwell@axminster-carpets.co.uk

NEW Commercial Account Manager Steve Clent Commercial Account Manager

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