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According to information company GlobalData, Mike Ashley’s somewhat occasionally haphazard-looking policy of turning Sports Direct from a sportswear and equipment retailer into a mini retail conglomerate means it now accounts for 3% of all non-food spending in this country.

Be it that Agent Provocateur underwear, bicycle, computer game, discounted pair of trainers and now upholstery you were after, Sports Direct either owns the brands that sell us these things up and down the country or owns a significant shareholding in them.

To this list it has added Sofa.com, beating ScS to the ownership of the online and showroom retailer. Sofa.com already had concessions in some House of Fraser branches (although not the 27 stores ScS pulled out of ) so expect that number to increase significantly in the months ahead as House of Fraser looks to fill the shopfloor space it found left empty after concessions pulled out. House of Fraser had been generating healthy sales for ScS before the department store chain’s reputation took a battering and consumers stayed away, many probably fearing they might not get their order fulfilled or their money back not knowing they were buying from ScS. If Sofa.com is rolled out to the 37 House of Fraser branches Ashley has done deals on rents for, it could find itself one of the high street’s main furniture players. And who would have thought that a while ago?

One retailer that has long stuck to its plan is DFS. It has seen growth across its four brands, and enjoyed an overall 10% rise in sales in the final five months of 2018 if you strip out Sofology.

That is easily outperforming the market.

Both it and ScS made play of the fact that in times of uncertainty (yes, the B-word) they are positioned to grow market share as shoppers turn to larger retailers they expect to be in business by the time the sofa is due for delivery.

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DFS sees sales leap DFS saw sales climb at all of its formats in the final five months of 2018.

It said sales rose by 29% in the five months to 30 December.

Allowing for the purchase of Sofology, sales were up 10%.

‘This performance reflects positive like-for-like order intake growth achieved in each of our DFS, Dwell and Sofa Workshop retail operations and the strength of our online channels which are benefiting from sustained investment and development,’ said the chain.

‘Sofology has maintained its solid underlying trading progress with good like-for-like growth and benefits from

five successful new store openings since the start of the prior financial year.’

It said it believed trading had been helped by shoppers who had put off buying during the exceptionally hot British summer.

‘While we have achieved a good sales performance, helped by latent demand, we remain cautious around our full-year outlook, and as such our profit expectations for the full year remain unchanged,’ it adds.

DFS picked up deferred sales from the summer

Samson calls time on branded UK presence Samson Holding is to exit the UK branded furniture market after a decade, putting Willis & Gambier up for sale and blaming Brexit. The Chinese manufacturing group says

Samson bought Willis & Gambier in 2008

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the cabinet company will close at the end of April, with no orders accepted after 28 February.

Samson bought the company from administration in October 2008 for an initial £4.43m.

‘The UK, following the Brexit decision made in 2016, is facing extremely challenging market conditions, with little sign of clarity. Furthermore, the change in customer buying patterns and expectations has added to the pressure placed on our division in the UK, Willis & Gambier,’ says Samson.

House of Fraser four to stay open Sports Direct has reversed its decision to close four House of Fraser stores within Intu-owned shopping centres.

In November last year the group announced that it had been unable to reach agreement with the property company over the Lakeside, Metrocentre, Norwich and Nottingham branches, and called for landlords to be more proactive.

‘We confirm that following constructive discussions with Sports Direct, we have reached an interim agreement on four House of Fraser stores at Intu Chapelfield, Intu Lakeside, Intu Metrocentre and Intu Victoria Centre,’ said an Intu statement.

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Dunelm delivers sales boost but pushes back online revamp Dunelm enjoyed a better than forecast run-up to Christmas, but has delayed the relaunch of its website.

In the quarter to 29 December like-for-like sales rose by 9%.

In-store like-for-like sales rose by 5.7% and online sales rose 37.9%.

Margins also rose and it said it expected half-year pre-tax profits to be about £70m, with full year profits ahead of forecasts.

‘Given unprecedented levels of uncertainty currently facing consumers and businesses in the UK, we remain cautious about our full year outlook. If the homewares market continues to grow at a similar rate to that experienced in the first half, we expect to deliver full year pre-tax profits modestly ahead of the top of the range of current analysts' forecasts [of £108m-£112m].’

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Upholstery manufacturer Ashley Manor has strengthened its management team with two senior appointments.

Paul Whitelocks has become md.

‘Paul was the obvious person for me to help steer Ashley Manor into its next phase as a fastgrowing British business,’ said Mark Smith, Ashley Manor, Alexander & James and AMX Design ceo.

Lisa Broad joins as sales director. ‘Lisa is well known for her stylish approach to range development being responsible for many high profile launches at Harveys as head of buying.

We are extremely lucky to have her,’ said Smith.

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October the group said the website would be complete in the third quarter but this has been put back to the fourth quarter.

‘Development of our multichannel proposition remains a priority and we expect to begin the launch of our new website to customers in the fourth quarter. This is slightly later than previously communicated as we evolve and optimise our plans.

‘The new platform will offer Click & Collect to customers, and allow us to develop our multichannel offer with greater agility going forward,’ it says.

‘Our multichannel proposition is improving all the time, and we are looking forward to introducing our new web platform in the summer, using more flexible technology which will allow us to better serve our customers in a changing retail landscape,’ says Nick Wilkinson, Dunelm chief executive.

Gallery buys Parlane Galley Direct acquired accessories, gifts and furniture wholesaler Parlane International ‘We are very proud of our business, which has been developed over the past 48 years. We have grown to a size where we now need to partner with a like-minded business.

The synergies between Gallery Direct and ourselves are obvious and we are delighted to become part of the Gallery team going forward,’ said Mike Burgess, Parlane International md.

‘The two companies share the same core values. Like ourselves, Parlane is a well-established business which has developed a strong, trusted brand, focusing on design, quality and value for money. It has close working relationships with its suppliers,

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which produce excellent products for it, many designed in-house or exclusively procured from its international suppliers,’ said Peter Delaney, Gallery Direct md.

‘I am confident that the two businesses will work closely together to deliver benefits to both companies and to the respective customers.’

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Kitchen sector set for middle market squeeze and lower-end ‘battle royale’ The UK kitchen market will see growth of just £50m this year as the middle market is squeezed as online retailers and DIY chains fight it out at the lower end, according to new research.

MTW Research says the UK kitchen market will grow despite ongoing challenges for the £3bn kitchen industry.

Its research found that higher value rigid kitchen cabinets, cooking appliances, premium taps and dishwashers are outperforming the kitchen market. However, the mid market continues to experience a squeeze on both prices and profits, with online retailers continuing to gain share through aggressive pricing strategies.

‘Sophisticated consumers know that the old binary choice of traditional or modern kitchen design is defunct.

The kitchen market is more complex than ever in terms of design, specification and purchasing criteria and several kitchen suppliers have fallen foul of rapid trend changes recently,’ says Mark Waddy, MTW Research director.

‘There has been a discernible shift in kitchen distribution for 2019. Kitchen retailers have mostly won the battle against the sheds who are repositioning to more traditional DIY market positions. Growth in the lower value sector is likely to be elusive in 2019, forcing online and DIY channels

to engage in a battle royale on pricing, with profound implications for kitchen suppliers with poorly defined market positions.

‘Lower growth in the mass market is likely to be compounded by the kitchen refresh trend in 2019, with cost-conscious consumers opting to switch out doors, handles and taps rather than undertake larger scale full kitchen refits. However, real term growth is forecast to return to the market in the second half of 2020.’

MTW says there has been a discernible shift in kitchen distribution

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be members of the National Institute of Carpets & Floorlayers.

The semi-finals will be held on 6-7 June at the FITA training centre, Loughborough along with a briefing day in 12 July. The final will take place at The Flooring Show on 15-16 September.

ScS ‘resilient’ ScS has said sales in the past six months were in line with expectations.

Like-for-like orders grew by 1.5% in the 26 weeks to 26 January.

‘Trading over the key winter sales period, whilst impacted, as expected, by the loss of one trading day in the week of Boxing Day, was also in line with our expectations,’ it said.

It confirmed it had closed its 27 House of Fraser concessions.

‘Whilst we are mindful of the risk from the impending Brexit outcome, we believe the group's increasing resilience puts the business in a strong position to manage the continued economic uncertainty and take advantage of opportunities,’ it says.

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I regret that being an independent expert means I may have to be unpopular and I fully understand that sometimes people disagree with me. When there is a dispute of any kind at least one of the parties (and possibly both) are wrong. My role is to bring my experience to the table to help the parties see beyond their own positions in the hope this will help to resolve the situation.

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The response was quickly received: No, I’m not accepting that. I will be checking your CV and your qualifications with a fine-tooth comb. As for your willingness to consider any information you may have overlooked on your inspection, I, the fitter and my son (a joiner), all totally disagree with every aspect of your report and photos provided which are at best useless as the work is unfinished. We are going to fight your opinion and prove this flooring is not fit for purpose. [Fitter] will clear his name and you will be unearthed for what you are.

I’m a great investigator. I’m like a dog with a bone. I will never let this lie, ever.

I’m on it and I will find the link, then…

To be continued?

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Return to the NEC

Sleephealthy was introduced

Silentnight made its first appearance at JFS for a decade Last month’s January Furniture Show saw something that visitors had not seen for a decade: a Silentnight stand. Ten years after many bed manufacturers called time on the escalating arms race of larger and larger stands that eventually meant the cost of exhibiting at the NEC could no longer be justified, Silentnight had the largest stand in Hall 5, with space for its Silentnight, Sealy, Rest Assured brands, its testing and development laboratory and hospitality division.

‘JFS allows us to appeal to the wider furniture retailer, rather than just specialist bed retailers. We wanted the

stand to reflect the layout of the retail outlets at Lakeside and Trafford Centre, which is the way we would like stockists to display in-store,’ says Steve Freeman, Silentnight md.

‘JFS also gives us overseas buyers as we look to take the Silentnight brand into overseas markets. Our Chinese licensee is planning a chain of branded showrooms across the country and it will also be introducing Rest Assured by the middle of the year. All the products are made in the UK and exported to China.’

While the UK remains the core market, it is increasingly looking to promote the two brands across the globe. This also

Part of the testing and development laboratory was at the show

gives it an increasing number of partners to talk to about future developments.

‘We are working with licensees to look at how consumers can get the best sleep.

Health and sleep are now on consumers’ minds,’ says Freeman.

The group is looking at making products easier to dismantle and facilitating the reuse of materials in other industries. ‘We have evolved to have more eco-friendly products, which is demonstrated by the two FMC Sustainability Awards. Eco Comfort is now available across the children’s and adult sectors and we are introducing it to the hospitality sector as hotel chains look to be greener.

‘We brought parts of the testing and development lab to the NEC to show our commitment to quality and the innovations made in understanding how consumers can get the best sleep.’

On show was Silentnight’s Sleephealthy collection of three medium comfort rated mattresses with a choice of 600, 1,200 or 2,000 pocket springs, all featuring its Eco Comfort Fibres and all foam and chemical free. It was joined by the Maxi Store divan base that has cut-out sides for increased storage.

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Combination time

Pocket Perfection 2200

Forget turning or rotating the mattress, just relax Sealy’s Hybrid collection took centre stage at the January Furniture Show.

The brand’s next generation hybrid design continues to embody a groundbreaking feature: no need to turn or rotate… ever. With a new minimalistic look, the range is designed for convenience: just set in place and sleep.

Pocket Perfection 2200 features 1,400 pocket springs and 800 mini springs to provide the upmost support and comfort. Unirail secures the springs to ensure a greater stability and a durable sleeping surface. The model boasts a 6cm layer of Geltex to provide breathability, pressure relief and body support. In addition to Geltex, 7 zone foam offers added comfort – helping

users to find their most comfortable sleeping position.

Sealy’s Smart Fibres, endorsed by Allergy UK, offer a cool, fresh and dry sleeping environment. Tencel has excellent moisture absorption properties, creating a positive environment that does not give bacteria a chance to grow.

Purotex fibres work alongside Tencel by releasing microcapsules into the fabric of the mattress, keeping the sleep surface clean and extending its lifespan.

Complete with Adaptive technology, the mattress helps to regulate temperatures to prevent overheating.

Fusion features Sealy’s Core Support spring system with a further 1,400 mini pocket springs, with the patented

Regency 3600

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Unicase system securing the springs to ensure a durable sleeping surface.

The design extends the sleeping area, giving support right to the edge of the mattress. The Hybrid Fusion contains Geltex for breathability and support and Sealy Smart Fibres provide a cool, fresh, dry and hypoallergenic sleeping environment.

The Regency 3600 features 1,400 pocket springs with a further 1,400 mini pocket springs, and the patented Unirail secures the springs to ensure a durable sleeping surface. The design extends the sleeping area, giving support right to the edge of the mattress. It also includes Geltex and Sealy Smart Fibres.

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Indulge yourself

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Rest Assured’s new range combines British wool and breathable fibres Rest Assured’s latest mattress range, the Indulgence Collection, combines premium zoned pocket springs, the natural comfort of British wool and high performance breathable Fresh Fibres to deliver nightlong comfort.

The collection contains no foam and meets UK flammability regulations without the need for additional FR chemical treatments.

‘We’ve developed a mattress collection that has a clear and consistent product story right through the range. As a British

manufacturer, the inclusion of British wool in every mattress in this collection was really important to us. When the wool is combined with Fresh Fibres the result is a wonderfully comfortable and breathable mattress range,’ says Louise Boden, Rest Assured brand manager.

The collection offers the consumer a choice of pocket counts and firmness ratings. At the top of the range is the Rest Assured Paradise: a hand-tufted pillow top mattress featuring deep layers of natural wool and Fresh Fibres All mattresses are foam and chemical free

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with 1,000 mini springs for extra responsiveness. It is available in softer, medium or firmer comfort.

The Rest Assured Arcadia is a 2,000 zoned pocket spring mattress with a luxury damask cover, hand tufted and FR chemical treatment free and available in softer, medium or firmer comfort.

Other mattresses in the range include the Rest Assured Bliss and Eden, offering a choice of soft knit microquilt cover or hand-tufted finish.

Visit: www.rest-assured.co.uk

Designed with quality and comfort in mind, our new mattress collection features zoned pocket springs, luxurious British wool and high performance fresh ďŹ bres to deliver a brilliantly breathable and superbly comfortable mattress collection.

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Simplicity rules

Above: Datsun headboard with a two-drawer base Above left: There are four mattresses

Gallery Direct has sought to simplify purchasing Gallery Direct has introduced a bed brand, Simply Sleep, designed to simplify the process of choosing a bed.

The collection, made at its Wiltshire factory and with five-day delivery, offers four mattresses, five bases and four headboards, with goose feather and down and microfibre duvets and pillows, and bedlinen.

There are three cover treatments: Simply Air creates a ventilating layer of air within the fabric, to stimulate circulation under the body and evaporation of Simply Sleep duvets and pillows

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absorbed moisture, and distribute heat evenly over the sleeping surface; Simply Pure uses microcapsules containing natural probiotics that offer a 100% natural remedy against allergenic sleep disruptors, and Simply Flow wicks away moisture, increases evaporation and helps create a cool, dry sleep environment.

The Irresistible mattress is a rollup design, with encapsulated pocket springs and multi-layered fillings, including a layer of Vystex foam, which is 47% more effective than standard

memory foams in heat dissipation.

Featuring natural materials such as cotton, the Everynight mattress has multi-layered fillings of upholstery, encapsulated pocket springs and side stitching to help support the mattress and prevent sagging.

The Natural mattress has multi-layered fillings of materials such as silk, wool and cotton, helping to regulate body temperature, giving great absorption and hypo-allergenic properties. The innovative ticking, which features Simply Flow and Simply Pure, contains a blend of lyocell and bamboo in a Belgian damask.

Luxury has natural fillings including alpaca, silk, wool and cashmere and is available in two spring tensions: Sumptuous and Supportive. In 5ft and 6ft models, the mattress can have both.

There is a choice of a shallow base, divan with no drawers, divan with two or four drawers and ottoman, all available in six fabrics. Complete the bed by choosing a headboard. Four options suit different tastes and styles of interior: the Margot offers a contemporary feel; Datsun has a softer look; the winged Jenson is a contemporary design with a retro twist; and Haywood is more traditional with deep buttoning. They are available in the same six fabrics as the bases.

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BEDS AND BEDROOM

International traveller

The company made its imm cologne debut

Sleepeezee highlighted its royal connection at imm cologne Sleepeezee made its debut at imm cologne last month, highlighting its status as a Royal Warrant holder.

The manufacturer showed alongside fellow Adova Group brand Treca in hall 11.3, with a new collection of luxury, hand-made, 100% natural beds which received much praise and interest.

To contrast Treca’s luxury Parisian feel and hospitality, Sleepeezee hosted a traditional British themed bar and hospitality area that proved a popular focal point for visitors. Guests could enjoy a relaxing English gin and tonic whilst perusing the new Pure collection and watching demonstrations of the traditional hand side-stitching techniques that are a key feature of the range.

During the show, 20 new accounts were opened across countries such as Belgium, Holland, Germany and Hungary, with good prospects in Russia, France, Portugal, Poland, South Korea and China, all of which help to achieve one of Sleepeezee’s key targets for 2019

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and onwards of exporting products with its Royal Warrant.

The demand for handmade British products with a Royal Warrant proved to be extremely attractive to potential customers across a variety of countries.

An imaginative and much admired POS was also offered to complement the new collection, helping to establish the Sleepeezee brand in stores and offer a clear point of difference against competitors.

Visit: www.sleepeezee.com

LVT

History today

Above left: Clifton. Above: Lansdown

Karndean Designflooring’s Heritage tile collection is inspired by two eras Karndean Designflooring is introducing a collection featuring a range of designs inspired by the architectural tiled floors of grand Victorian and Regency villas and townhouses.

The Heritage Collection is designed to give the opulent look of classic geometric tiles. From striking monochrome designs to blended traditional patterns, the collection reflects both the classic elegance of historic homes as well as the boldness of contemporary trends.

Whether recreating the original character of an elegant period interior or seeking a contemporary statement look, the new collection features a mix of shades that can be used to create a totally individual finish. Perfect for busy rooms where highly durable flooring is required, the Heritage Collection reinvents historical style with all the benefits of LVT, offering a practical choice for an on-trend, modern floor.

Presenting 10 exclusive new colours, from terracotta, crimson and gold to dove grey, taupe and baby blue, alongside two Opus designs, Luna and Nero, the collection features square, triangular and octagonal tiles, available in 12 shades, which can be mixed and matched in any combination to create a truly individual floor.

The versatility of the new Heritage Collection is shown with 18 pre-assembled colour combinations in four tile patterns: Clifton, with its classic pattern of square and triangular tiles to create a star and

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square effect; Lansdown, presenting a clean and contemporary grid effect; Montpellier, an opulent mix of octagonal tiles with square insets in a contrasting shade; and Mayfair, recreating a traditional pattern found in the entrance halls of grand Victorian homes.

A selection of border options and infill tiles is available to provide a sophisticated finish to each floor design, with brick and diamond shapes in a choice of sizes and corresponding corner sections.

The collection has been designed to

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enable home decorators to create a bespoke statement floor with any combination of colours, or to combine the flooring with full-sized Karndean wood planks or stone tiles to create a focal point in any room.

Just like the original Victorian tiles, the collection is hard-wearing and waterproof – but, unlike the original floors that required regular waxing and buffing to stay in looking their best, these are easy to maintain and will resist spills and stains.

Visit: www.karndean.com/heritage

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Alpha Designs debuted six models Alpha Designs’ Nido is available as a pillow back or traditional back model.

It has two, three and four seater options along with a snuggler chair and coordinating oval footstool and saddle footstool options. The upholstery has piping on the arms.

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Arco is a curved model with arcshaped arms, while Tomi is a casual-look sofa with wrapover arms. It has a choice of feather or fibre fillings.

Ripso is available as a pillow back or traditional back model. It has two, three and four seater options along

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Aspire’s designs use artwork by the designer

Aspire’s latest licensed range is with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

A new collaboration with designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (above) will give Aspire a range of products that is ‘completely different from anything else on the market’, according to Paul Murphy, Aspire ceo.

The new, classical art inspired Sleeping Beauty range, initially comprising three beds and eight headboards, will appeal to design-led customers such as boutique hotels, and Murphy says there’s been a lot of interest from department stores too.

The products are available as bed and headboard sets or as separate products and the headboards can be used with conventional divans or wall mounted.

Lead times are currently up to four weeks but the company will soon hold stocks of the most popular designs, bringing lead times down considerably.

Murphy says of Llewelyn-Bowen: ‘Working with him has been really

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enjoyable as he’s really hands on and enthusiastic. He likes to visit the factory and spends a lot of time with our design and marketing people.’

‘The Sleeping Beauty Collection is my design hymn to the romantic tradition of the bedroom. Latterly beds have become a matter of science or orthopaedics; I want to bring sexy back between the sheets with beds that are, for sure, divinely comfortable but that also take the sleeper to unprecedented heights of contemporary glamour,’ says Llewelyn-Bowen.

‘Sleeping Beauty has allowed me to indulge my passion for glamorous, voluptuous design. I love the fact that the designs I’ve evolved so lovingly for this collection are skillfully made by hand using the traditional British methods that guarantee unparalleled quality and comfort. As a young and dynamic company Aspire has already begun to spark something of a boutique manufacturing renaissance in the North East and it gives me huge pride to see Sleeping Beauty being so skilfully brought to life in the UK.’ Aspire is experienced in working with licensed products, through its established range in partnership with homewares designer Catherine Lansfield. ‘Licensing is a great way to do more creative work, collaborating with designers to come up with new inventive products that the

average furniture manufacturer would never create,’ Murphy says.

Llewelyn-Bowen’s profile will be lifted when he is one of the contestants in the BBC One four-part series Celebrity Painting Challenge this spring.

‘This range will raise our profile, open a few doors and get a lot of media interest, all of which makes us better placed to sell our volume products,’ says Murphy.

Aspire plans to expand its manufacturing plant in Barnsley to cope with expected demand for its new ottoman beds.

Murphy says that the 25-strong workforce could be doubled if sales forecasts are correct. ‘There’s an enormous demand for storage solutions as many apartments are so tiny. As homes get smaller and space tighter, this type of product works really well, especially for young people renting rooms, where the amount of storage space provided by an ottoman makes a huge difference.’

With the bases and mattresses made in Yorkshire, Murphy says the company is in a good position to compete with imports and to take advantage of a ‘massive opportunity’ in the high-volume private label sector.

‘A lot of people import this sort of product but styles tend to be limited and they often run out of stock. Lead times can be 12 weeks, while our lead time is a week or two.’

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Full steam ahead JFS was The Greatest Show for Rowico UK

‘We wish to extend sincere thanks to all who visited us on our steampunk-inspired stand at this year’s show to see the exclusive new launch collections: Bowood Day, Windermere and Tate in two distinctly different finishes; a bedroom expansion to our ever-popular Warwick Ivory and five contemporary coloured dining chair additions to bring our comprehensive seating to an assortment of more than 40,’ says Caroline Henchcliffe, UK business director for Rowico UK. She says she is extremely grateful for

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the overwhelming response the new lines received over the event’s four days.

‘A sincere thanks to customers old and new for the lovely feedback we received.

We’re a team that really look forward to launching new products at the UK’s big exhibitions, and the vibrant environment that is the January Furniture Show has been no exception.

‘It’s an exciting time as we are experiencing exceptional growth and record sales. JFS confirmed the increasing appeal of our ever-developing

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product offer, qualified by a substantial increase in new customer orders – this really has been The Greatest Show.

‘If we missed you, or you were unable to attend and aren’t yet one of our valued stockists, then we of course recommend taking the first step in joining one of the UK’s fastest growing, freestanding furniture suppliers by calling 01249 821 748 to start stocking innovative and award-winning furniture today.’

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Change in the management of Nolte Möbel and Express Möbel

Nolte Möbel has announced a change of management for the two furniture companies of the Nolte Group: On February 1, 2019 Oliver Bialowons will take over as the Executive Chairman of Nolte Möbel GmbH & Co. KG and Express Möbel GmbH & Co. KG Oliver Bialowons joins to Nolte Möbel with a wealth of knowledge and experience within the furniture industry having previously been the managing director of the Hülsta Group between October 2014 and April 2017 where he was responsible for the realignment, restructure and

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turnaround of the family owned furniture manufacturer.

Other positions in his career included management positions at the DIY chain Max Bahr, the inserter manufacturer Böwe Systec and the former Karstadt Quelle Group / Arcandor.

Wilhelm von Haller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Nolte GmbH & Co. KGaA, comments: “With Oliver Bialowons, our furniture companies are gaining an accomplished and highly experienced manager who has proven to be able to stimulate new growth with established brands and in challenging markets.” Our thanks to Steffen Urbschat for his committed work in recent years, during which numerous measures for the realignment of Nolte Möbel and Express Möbel were successfully implemented.

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The arrival of Oliver Bialowons at Nolte Möbel GmbH coincides with the recent relaunch of Nolte Möbel in the UK at the January Furniture Show at the NEC, where the new UK team headed up by Chris Fountain – UK & Ireland Sales Director welcomed both new and old retailers back to the brand. Both the concept me and Maracto 2.0 collections were both very well received by all. Fountain commented: “Nolte Möbel has played a key part in the UK Bedroom furniture market for over 35 years and it was extremely pleasing to see such a positive reaction from the trade.” He went on to say: “2019 is such an important year for us as we work to gain back the confidence of the trade and we work hard to reconfirm our position in the market.”

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Partnership Gwinner has been producing furniture for almost nine decades Gwinner has been a competent and reliable partner in the furniture industry for more than 88 years. In 1930, Karl and Jakob Gwinner founded a carpenter’s shop in Pfalzgrafenweiler in the Black Forest region of Germany. Since then, Gwinner has not only become a major supplier to the German furniture market, but has also built up a thriving export business in conjunction with a significant number of quality partner stockists worldwide.

Gwinner produces up to 450 individual cupboards and 150 wall combinations every day – place end to end, the wall unit systems produced every week would stretch 2.5km. Gwinner currently employs 200 people, of which 20 are apprentices.

The company specialises in furniture with function, as can be seen in the Media Concept Collection which integrates storage furniture with AV equipment, infrared repeaters, sound bar flaps, sound doors and fixed and swivelling TV pedestals. A remote control to dim and turn off the LED accent lighting is available as an option, along with an electrical storage compartment.

Gwinner has been a member of the Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel (German Furniture Quality Association) for more than 40 years.

‘Our furniture has been awarded the “Golden M” – the RAL mark of quality, therefore you can be certain you are

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purchasing tried and tested, first-class furniture. As a member of the DGM, the company has long since proven its dedication to producing high quality furniture. By signing up to the Climate Pact, with the aim of becoming carbon neutral, Gwinner is now explicitly stating its desire to protect the environment,’ says Tim Robinson, Gwinner UK agent.

‘Gwinner exhibits at various European trade fairs as well as having its own

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extensive factory showroom, which is also used for product training for retail staff. Gwinner encourages training visits from its retail partners’ sales staff and fitting teams.

‘At the NEC this year we introduced our new and comprehensive collection of dining furniture to complement the wall storage and cabinet ranges, along with the latest additions to the catalogue.’

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New schedule Think Rugs added a duo of ranges and changed its launch calendar Craft Hong Kong

Morocco

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Think Rugs used the show to introduce Morocco, two designs in an ethnic Moroccan influenced style in four colour options in a microfibre acrylic yarn.

The machine made PP Craft has a distressed look, with a textured feel, and has four designs each in a selection of colours.

Hong Kong, a continually top performer, saw the addition of four designs and new colours including navy blue, rose and jewel green.

The company also said it was abandoning its annual product launch schedule, which normally takes place in September.

May will now see the launch of SS19 ranges and AW19 will be in September. Both launches will have at least 150 new products.

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The Fifty Five South brand was on its Spring travels Premier Housewares showed its Fifty Five South brand at the show, and before that at Top Drawer.

The sheer scale of January Furniture Show and its focus on furniture provided the opportunity to expand and display more of the brand’s large statement pieces. With four roomsets, Premier Housewares was able to give visitors an insight into the breadth and diversity of its luxury collections and how they reference established and forthcoming interior design trends.

The boho trend has been evolving for some years now, with artistic experimentation and a celebration of global culture to the fore. Visitors were met with the Fifty Five South Java and Lagom seating collection, their renewable openwork rattan structures harmonising with the richly grained elm wood of the Midas dining table.

The Lyon dining and storage range maintained the natural theme. Crafted from American oak, the collection is characterised by design lines inspired by classical architectural forms. This approach gives the collection a timeless quality that makes it easy to style with a variety of interior trends.

Counterpointing these more earthy collections was its luxe roomset,

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characterised by sleek lines, rich metallic finishes and glamorous materials. The palette was cooled by silver tones, while selected cowhide products from the Kensington Townhouse range introduced warm, natural tones to contrast with the chromatic finishes.

Visitors experienced further luxe references with the Kenso dining and storage range, albeit with a more

TOP DRAWER HIGHLIGHTS Before JFS, the brand was on show at Top Drawer. Exhibiting from two roomsets, it was able to provide visitors with a snapshot of core trends. One prominent theme reflected throughout was the movement from man-made materials to more organic forms.

Its Java Egg chair (right), woven from sustainable rattan, embodies this movement and was displayed alongside the tactile cowhide façade of the Marwar sideboard.

The Melbourne range gave visitors the opportunity to explore tactility and sustainability further, using natural rope to add a subdued grey colour palette to interior settings.

The company was then due to return to the NEC for Spring Fair before showing at Ambiente in Frankfurt.

understated, mid-century vibe. Kenso combines rich walnut wood with reflective gold accents and deploys black marble with white veining to create a tonal contrast. These statement pieces add a touch of elegance to interiors, making it easy to incorporate texture and sophisticated form to the living room, dining area and hallway.

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Diversity is key

Products were displayed in roomset cameos

Furlong showed its wide range of products Furlong Flooring enjoyed a very positive response from visitors.

‘We have seen existing customers and new business from those looking for different designs and a different approach to the market,’ said Mike Symonds, Furlong Flooring md.

‘Having the diversity of products

we offer meets the requirements of the visitors you see at the NEC. We have had lots of interest in LVT and wood flooring.’

The company had product displays in roomset cameos, which ‘allowed people to see new opportunities’.

‘For a lot of commercial customers, they are looking for a company that can

deliver them the right product at the right price and at the right time.

‘Having all the products together on one stand rather than carpet and hard flooring being on separate stands has been a success and has shown visitors the breadth of our offer,’ said Symonds.

Visit: www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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With a carpet offer that covers all price points; from value loops, through to premium twists and luxurious, soft touch saxonies, we’ve everything you need to satisfy your customers needs and tastes.

Covering all the current colour trends, our plain, heathered & striped carpets also come in a variety of features, widths and backings.

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Protect-A-Bed, a leader in healthy sleep and mattress protection, enjoyed another successful January Furniture Show. With the launch of its TV display bays in 2018, Protect-A-Bed has continued rolling out the display to an even greater number of retailers. The show also saw the launch of its Platinum Club, with retailers gaining structured rewards whilst consistently growing sales.

Visit: www.protectabed.co.uk

‘The show was a huge success for us. We kept our stand simple this year and showcased a few items from the bedsteads range and the Helix mattress collection, which all gained a great amount of recognition. Our maxi storage drew in a lot of attention and we are pleased with a great start to 2019,’ says Bilkis Patel, Vogue Beds business development and marketing manager.

Visit: www.voguebeds.co.uk

BEDS AND BEDROOM One-Call Furniture continues to see steady positive sales growth in its bedroom furniture ranges and was at the January Furniture Show showing its 2019 offer, including new colours in the Andante range reflecting the latest trends in the marketplace.

With its manufacturing base in London and components mostly sourced from the UK, One-Call says it is well protected from the uncertainty over Brexit.

‘Our product components are largely UK sourced, so we do not anticipate being as affected by potential trade barriers and

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import taxes as companies importing furniture,’ says David Heller, One-Call Furniture director.

‘We have a very clear strategy to grow the business and have received a great reaction in terms of orders and commitment for our 2019 ranges,’ says Paul James, One-Call Furniture sales director. ‘High street sales continue to be a very important part of our business, alongside a strong increase from established retailers in the online sector.’

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Time pieces

The seventh edition of the AIS Furniture Show saw a wide range of products Colour trends in clocks tend to follow those in furniture, says Laurence Whiting, Acctim Clocks sales director, but at this show the company was aiming to lead the way with emerging colours such as blush pink, olive green, pale yellow and mauve. Texture was also a feature, with

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metal, terrazzo, marble and distressed wood. New shapes had a retro and geometric look and statement pieces included the Leksvik 50cm diameter clock with distressed wood surround.

C Dusselkamp showed four new wardrobe and bedroom sets in different sizes and colours. They all featured a mix of textures and finishes, such as solid oak with lacquer, all in a contemporary Scandi style.

The trend for householders to knock through walls to create more space means bigger kitchens and fewer dining rooms, according to James Stafford, Habufa UK director. That means there’s demand for larger and more interesting dining tables. The company’s new ranges are Janella in brown oak and Pedro in light oak. Each table can extend to seat up to 10 people.

Hugo Park was showing at the show for the first time, having acquired a licence from designer Christiane Lemieux, founder and creative director of fashion and home design brand DwellStudio. The pieces for the Living by Christiane Lemieux brand feature what director Philip Paton-Freeman called ‘affordable luxury’, with touches of hand-applied gold leaf. The Luxor range includes a console, shelf unit, side table and coffee table, while the Chaplin range features patterned solid oak with gold leaf and steel frames.

‘It’s been incredibly successful and people have shown a lot of interest,’ says Paton-Freeman, predicting that more colour and statement pieces would come through this year. For example, the sofas shown were in royal blue and racing-style green shades. ‘Grey might work in a sparse

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apartment but there’s a limit to how far you can go with it in a larger home; you need a splash of colour,’ he says.

New exhibitor Jones & Co launched with a splash of colour: a modular purple sofa was among the four sofa models exclusive to AIS members and a set of three different-sized tub chairs were shown in dusty pink. ‘The largest, with the high back, is really a statement piece,’ says Alan Pledge, Jones & Co designer.

‘It’s the small one that sells, but it’s useful to display them all.’ Splashes of teal and orange and a tropical botanical print also made for an eye-catching stand. ‘Stores can use accent colours to inject some colour to liven up the sea of grey.’

The company, which manufacturers in Lithuania, can cover its pieces with the customer’s choice of fabric, with a six to eight week delivery time. ‘We’re quite a new business and are putting our toes in the water with this show and I’m very happy so far,’ says Pledge.

Mastercraft Rugs’ Canyon featured new colours such as dusty pink, greens and golds. The Alhambra polyester range of traditional patterns is now available in modern colours with a vintage, pre-worn effect.

Status was showing its existing range of high-gloss acrylic tables made of recycled FSC-certified wood and topped with high-res Japanese photographic wood-effect foil print. UK agent Sandro Piatti observed that while grey remained popular, warmer wood shades such as

ash were starting to come back. ‘We’ll be looking with interest at Milan in April to see what the next trend in veneer will be,’ he says.

UK-CF’s new Merton range included a 1,800mm-wide media unit and a room divider shelving unit. Lighting is a feature

of the range. Some of the modular units have back lights, including omnidirectional LED lights. And when the interior lights in a display cabinet with a semi-industrial look are not switched on, the glass door takes on a mirror tint.

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Meeting demand

Cygnet is available in leather or fabric

himolla is responding to changes in taste Even after 70 years in the furniture industry himolla is still constantly learning and listening to customers and the marketplace.

‘Our latest intelligence suggests that a considerable sector of the market is demanding a fresh, new look for recliners and sofas,’ says Rob Davies, himolla UK sales agent. ‘The launch of Swan, Cygnet and Albatross proves the point. They certainly enjoyed an extremely successful reception at both the AIS and Cologne furniture shows and they have gone on to attract impressive sales amongst that sector of the sofa and recliner market who are looking for design concepts reflecting their more style-conscious attitudes to interior decor.

‘Historically the UK has appreciated himolla’s more traditional designs – not to mention the inherent quality and comfort of our products. Customers can rest assured that these latter attributes will never be compromised, but now there is a general shift in preferences towards European-style modernity, so our sales appeal is being enhanced by the infusion of fresh ideas, clean, sleek lines and a new range of classy fabrics and leathers from the Continent’s most inspired designers.’

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technology and innovation – ‘furniture that does something’ – adding to its commercial appeal on the sales floor.

Swan and Cygnet, for example, feature seat backs that pull down to become table tops, resting on the middle seats. Like Albatross, these ranges are available in both fabric and leather. The company has also taken note of the increase in demand for soft cover versions of its products by introducing four new fabric collections and offering Aquaclean options.

‘Accent pieces – individual recliners as opposed to sofa and chair sets – are

also an important part of the shift in consumer attitudes. We’re responding with contemporary, solid colours that are more in keeping with today’s desire for cleaner, less fussy interiors.

‘Technology plays its part too.

Recently sales of powered recliners have tripled compared to previous levels, reflecting the consumer perception that powered chairs are not disproportionately more expensive than manually operated versions. The future is electric,’ adds Davies.

Visit: www.himolla-uk.co.uk

Cygnet (top left) and Swan (above) feature seat backs that become table tops

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Cream of the crop Domotex saw the CDA winners revealed BEST STUDIO ARTIST DESIGN

Create & Connect: The Chameleon Carpet, Beate von Harten ‘Create, connect, share, extend the chameleon carpet! This innovative rug features 15 double-sided pieces that can be creatively combined or opened with loops. The result is a rug that has many shape, size and design possibilities.’

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The cream of rug design was revealed at Domotex when the 14th Carpet Design Awards winners were announced. From hundreds of entries, just 24 made it to the final. The 2019 jury was led by Michael Mandapati, founder and president of New York retailer Warp & Weft. He was joined by German retail buyer Stefan Amstad and designers Nuala Goodman, Roos Soetekouw and Martyn White.

Visit: www.domotex.de

Pompon-Tiger, MYK ‘This life-size animal rug is made of 1,300 pompons, requiring 45kg of merino wool. The pompons are attached to a wool felt base.

With the tiger being endangered, this is the best way to feature one in your interior space.’

iCarpet, iCarpet ‘As a rug, the human iris is turned into a visual and tactile experience. Enlarged, the design looks like a landscape, an abstract work of art. The effect is underscored by the relief structure with differing pile heights.’

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Spartan Plumage, Zollanvari

Linea Magia in Fog, Battilossi

Greha, Jaipur Rugs

‘In this gabbeh rug, the designer has pared down peacock feathers to minimal geometric lines hidden in the vertical bands of the design.

The “eyes” on the tail feathers symbolise the vault of heaven and the eyes of the stars in ancient mythology.’

‘This fresh, minimal design delivers warmth, colour and true character. Accented by roughly drawn lines, the 100% wool rug is a tonal field of colour featuring a coarse weave that reflects the aesthetic of the Berber weaving tradition.’

‘Greha is inspired by a celestial phenomenon where multiple planetary bodies come together, forming an eclipse or an impression of superimposing identities. This atmospheric design is hand-knotted in naturally dyed silk and hand-carded wool.’

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Reflections, Art Resources

Raasta, Jaipur

Reggae, Wool & Silk

‘With its complex design of verticals and its artistic aesthetic created in a subtle palette, this hand-knotted wool and silk rug could be used either as a neutral foundation for an otherwise busy room or as a featured artwork for the floor.’

‘A misfit of shapes, the design is an amalgamation of multiple identities and decisions. Decisions stack up and create a puzzle that remains to be solved. Wool and silk design Raasta is inspired by the puzzle of everyday decisions.’

‘Making lines follow what you want them to do in a hand-knotted rug is no easy feat, so this remarkable technical achievement was seen to be a wonderful, complex story about line drawing.’

BEST TRANSITIONAL DESIGN Jewel, Choudhary ‘Inspired by Persian Tabriz rugs and their signature sickle leaf pattern, this design is an interpretation of a bygone era. It features fresh colours and a beautiful texture, which is created by a wool and silk blend and a wash that erodes the wool.’

Balouch Light Pink, Rug Star ‘Balouch LightPink is produced in the finest Persian weave and finished with oxidisation to create a patina and the effect of high and low pile heights across the rug. The pink background is silk while the main pattern is knotted in wool.’

Ghom Copper, Hossein Rezvani ‘The Iranian city of Ghom is world-renowned for its fine silk rugs, reflected here in this design

by Iranian weavers. Depicting a traditional Persian design, the 65% silk makes the intricate pattern shimmer in the light.’ 

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Advertising campaign, Edelgrund

‘This is the third in a series of Intimacy magazines, which aim to show how the brand connects the beauty of its rugs with the diversity of the homes and locations in which they are to be placed. This time the focus is on Portland, Oregon.’

‘For this ad campaign the company focuses on communicating that the products are organic, handmade and environmentally responsible. The imagery represents the roads that are travelled for every beautiful carpet and the inspiration behind them.’

Photo campaign, Rug Star ‘KingsRobe started with the idea “Hey, let’s try our rugs on!”

It was a beautiful summer day so the brand headed to a lake outside Berlin, where photographer Carolin Saage turned the idea into a full campaign, celebrating the beauty of rugs.’

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Classic Revival Collection, Art Resources

New Tribal, Rug Star

Happiness, Wool & Silk

‘Painterly rugs have become big news in interior design. With its free-spirited aesthetic, this collection aims to bring art into any room in the house. The intriguing and luxurious shimmery texture is created with a blend of wool and silk.’

‘Adopting patterns from different cultures, the designs of this antique-inspired collection originate from the areas between the borders of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The pile is naturally dyed wool with occasional pops of brighter colours.’

‘These clever wool and silk designs are translated from a series of three-dimensional artworks created using fabric, metal and bamboo. Named Joy, Happy Life and Cheer, these designs embody the artist’s love of designing rugs.’

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Bijar, Edelgrund

Tribal Jute Embroidered Rug, Manglam

Zagros Songlines, Zollanvari

‘Bijar is a mountainous region of Iran and the design of this flatweave is inspired by this landscape, where wheat and rapeseed are cultivated in the hills and valleys. Narrow panels are woven on horizontal looms and then combined.’

‘Inspired by tribal African designs from Mali such as bogolan mud cloths, this flatweave design is made from 80% undyed jute with cotton and undyed wool. Unusually, the design is embroidered onto the jute ground to give form and pattern.’

‘Inspired by minimalist Mazandaran kilims and made of wool from the Zagros mountains of Iran, this kilim is quintessentially Persian, although the design features the emotive vigour and intense colour to be found in Aboriginal paintings.’

BEST INTERIOR Autumn Fun, Wool & Silk ‘From the award-winning Manhattan collection, the Noho rug design was recoloured and resized to 22ft x 31ft for this New York apartment. A warm haven was created in autumn colours with the help of this hand-knotted wall to wall installation.’

Anndore House Reception, Creative Matters ‘The hand-tufted rug for this hotel reception area features a carefully composed gradient with a soft curve, which contrasts with the rectilinear inlays in the marble flooring. The combination of loop and cut pile adds a textural element.’

Portland House, Rug Star ‘The magnificent De Wolf House is in the traditional Old Portland style. Here classic, well-preserved interiors combine perfectly with high-quality contemporary handmade rugs, this design being from the new Waterlily collection.’

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And breathe‌

For The Rug Republic recycling materials is key.

For its Denim collection, old jeans are cut into strips and rewoven into rugs, a process taking up to 10 days.

The absence of many of the large stands that could dominate a hall gave smaller exhibitors the change to shine. Here are some highlights. Visit: www.domotex.de

Swiss Krono showed a wide diversity of laminate designs, reflecting its spread of manufacturing and design locations. Its German division gave a new interpretation of distressed flooring with Ahota from the Exquisit collection.

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Amorim introduced Wise, a floor that combines a cork core with recycled materials and no PVC. The company has invested â‚Ź12m in its development and debuted 62 shades in three specifications at the show.

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COREtec’s ProPlus collection saw the addition of 20 designs in a larger format

Hello Mats, now part of the Dutch family-owned group Koti, showcased its latest doormat designs

Jaipur Rugs debuted more than 30 designs across a variety of styles, including ESK 460 Liquorice Pink Crush (pictured).

Untypically for the industry, Jaipur Rugs’ women weavers have now gone on to become Bunkar Sakhi (weaver’s friend) – a managerial and leadership role emerging from grassroots, traditionally only performed by men.

Tisca offers 26 structures, all in New Zealand wool, and 96 colours. Combine the Stella structure and the colours 5440 and 4620 and the rug seems to transform itself into a living thing.

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More choice

Gloss

ITC built upon its core strengths ITC Natural Luxury Flooring built upon its traditional strengths of innovation, style, colour, design and quality with four new products and an update to its bespoke rug offer.

Gloss is a 100% polyester carpet from the Campeone Collection, with a rich texture that has the look and style of viscose. Easy to clean and maintain, Gloss is available in 4m and 5m widths and seven colours, and is suitable for heavy domestic locations.

From the same collection, Chamonix is a luxurious heavyweight 100% 6.6 nylon

carpet with a high dense pile (3,500g per sqm) and an iridescent shimmer. Interior designers are likely to love the silk-like appearance together with a super-soft underfoot feel, not to mention the selection of seven subtle neutrals and four on-trend colours.

Richmond is a cut pile 100% PA velour in a super-fine construction with pinpoint finish in 11 contemporary shades to reflect today’s paint and fabric trend. Also from the Campeone collection, it is available in a choice of 4m and 5m widths and is suitable for heavy domestic and heavy

Richmond

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commercial locations Riverline is made from 100% New Zealand wool in a unique construction and mixture of two times three-ply yarn, creating a modern plain cable structure.

From the Connisseur collection, it is available in a 5m width and six neutral shades. It is suitable for heavy domestic and general contract use.

A special focus was made at the show on ITC’s range of bespoke rug options, featuring a new selection of luxury finishing tapes.

ITC, tel: 01622 534 041

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From top: optional flooring material, balancing material with reinforcement mesh, DecibelEdging, dB tape, Decibel 4 mat and homogeneous concrete beam layer

Shhhh

Interfloor has updated Soundseal

For the past three decades Interfloor has offered its Decibel products as stock solutions to various acoustic problems.

It has a range of noise-reducing products that are designed to be embedded within the subfloor.

The Decibel mats are made of synthetic rubber with a special cell structure that gives them their unique characteristics that improve most acoustic challenges.

Now the company has begun to focus more on a package solution: Decibel Concept. It says that customers should not merely buy a product but buy the security of a package solution.

The company aims to show its customers a true picture of what its Decibel products can achieve. It says that a reading from an individual test

on impact sound reduction for the product will be stated, but that reading will not be the same in another customer’s specific construction. This is why it normally offers cost-free calculations where Decibel products’ characteristics are combined with the specific construction resulting in a more precise outcome.

Decibel Soundseal is the company’s most efficient construction, which integrates the decibel mat in the floor construction, paving it with screed. The construction offers great flexibility to the property since the choice of flooring material and application method do not affect the acoustic circumstances of the floor construction.

Since introducing Soundseal it has recommended folding up the carpet

along the walls and taping the joints before pouring the screed. Now it has advanced this with new edging and joining tape.

Decibel-Edging is designed to minimise the number of stages during the installation and to guarantee the construction. It is made from polythene plastic, 8mm x 90mm, and is supplied on 25m rolls.

The back has a double-side tape for easy installation on to the wall.

After the Decibel mat is pressed against the wall, a plastic film is folded down towards the mat and is sealed with a pre-assembled tape. Once the screed has been applied, the edging surplus is easily torn off as the upper part is supplied with stilts.

Visit: www.interfloor.com

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Ecose offers a ‘natural hand-made look’

Soft touch

AYM Syntex has widened its offer with the Ecose yarn Ecose is AYM Syntex’s latest fibre.

The company says it is ‘a supremely soft, dyed yarn that eliminates carpet shedding and offers a natural hand-made look.

‘Carpets made with Ecose are stain resistant and durable even after extensive use. It is ideal for residential carpets and decorative rugs and improves the longevity of the carpet.

‘Ecose provides an ultra soft texture

to the carpet. It is a high quality yarn that can be offered with preferred lustres and excellent colour fastness.

Carpets made from Ecose yarn are inherently stain resistant and this makes them ideal for residential purposes.’

It says that the fibre offers consumers several benefits: no shedding; an ultrasoft feel; brilliant lustre; excellent colour fastness; and stain, bleach, fade and UV resistance.

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For carpet and rug manufacturers, Ecose has the following benefits according to AYM Syntex: great value in comparison with viscose, no shedding, high efficiency in tufting and weaving, and excellent performance in homes.

No anti-static treatment is required, it is stain, bleach and fade resistant and easy to dye – and AYM Syntex can offer a quick turnaround.

Visit: www.aymsyntex.com

Carpets made from Ecose yarn are inherently stain resistant

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Love your floor

The group has sales offices across Europe, including the UK

Blanchon added to its floor treatments Iceberg is designed to add a Nordic touch to light coloured wood floors.

The ultra-matt floor varnish emphasises and intensifies the original colour of light coloured woods and gives a modern look that is easy to maintain thanks to the smooth finish. It has high chemical and abrasion resistance which can be strengthened with the addition of 10% Aqua Pro Hardener.

Three coats are required, with a drying time of three hours each, and one litre covers 10sqm.

Blanchon’s Renovation Lacquer provides long-term renovation for worn and tarnished lacquered and oiled wood flooring, as well as worn and tarnished laminate, vinyl and LVT floors, without the need to sand down to bare wood or to replace the coating. Its unique formula with strong wetting power and the addition of a hardener guarantee perfect adhesion and high resistance

Blanchon added three products

to traffic and chemical abrasion.

The Renovation Lacquer masks surface scratches and revitalises tarnished floors with a single coat. Its easy, fast and economical application, quickly allows rooms to be used again.

There is a choice of satin or matt finishes.

With a smooth consistency and very high build, classic Easy Oil is easy to use, penetrating deep into wooden surfaces to provide long-term protection. Its two-coat roller application requires no buffing and leaves no sign of overlapping strokes, making it ideal for large surfaces. One litre covers 25sqm.

The group is a family business with 500 employees, founded in 1832 and based in Lyon, France, with export offices across Europe including the UK. Like the majority of long-standing and well-established companies, the group operates according to strong and authentic values. At the heart of these lies respect for mankind and the environment, firmly established in the company for more than 30 years. Its capacity for innovation enables it to generate 30% of sales from products less than three years old.

Visit: www.blanchon.co.uk

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Above and below right: the group showed tapestry made by its customer Halbmond, which uses a new printing technology to reproduce evocative imagery on carpet

Be bold

Radici Group showed it latest capabilities Radici Group launched its Product Range Options catalogue with its newest yarn collections including PA 6 and PA 66 BCF yarns – for both residential and contract applications – meeting the market’s quest for products capable of giving carpet a rich look and a soft-touch feel.

‘With years of experience under our belt and a proven ability to develop yarns with excellent performance features, we started working on making our yarns more pleasing to the eye and softer to the touch, as well as creating solution-dyed yarns in brilliant colours to satisfy the most diverse aesthetic needs of today’s designers,’ said Arturo Andreoni, Radici Group Performance Yarn marketing director.

Radici used its Radifloor Residential BCF PA66 1100 F 256 x2 Bright-Dull HS Superba on the floor of its stand

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Radici used its Radifloor Residential BCF PA66 1100 F 256 x2 Bright-Dull HS Superba on the floor of its stand: the same yarn chosen by Condor Carpets for one of its Domotex introductions. The group also showed tapestry made by its German customer Halbmond, which uses a new printing technology to reproduce evocative imagery on carpet: the raw material is a PA 6 raw yarn developed by Radici and particularly suited for high- definition, 3D-image printing with excellent colour rendering.

‘In the polyamide 6 BCF yarn segment we have adopted a strategy focused on optimising products with the attributes most sought after by European carpet makers and taking into consideration the new printing technologies available. As for PA 66 yarn, a more demanding market from a performance point of view, we have enlarged our portfolio of soft yarns. Let us not forget that, today, Radici Group is the only European manufacturer capable of producing both nylon 6 and nylon 66 yarns, owing to our vertical integration in the chemicals business – a plus appreciated by the market,’ said Andreoni.

Another new product at Radici Group Performance Yarn is Radifloor Stanèt, a PA 6 specialty yarn available in a variety of colours and endowed with embedded stain resistance characteristics. Carpeting made with Radifloor Stanèt is easier to maintain: stains can be removed with

water alone – there is no need for aggressive chemicals.

The RadiciGroup Performance Yarn production chain is fully certified: the group’s plants specialising in the manufacture and processing of BCF yarn (in Italy, RadiciFil in Casnigo, Bergamo, which also produces PA 6 polymers and in the Czech Republic, Logit Sro in Podborany) are certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001 and OHSAS 18001.

The Radici Chimica plant in Novara, Italy which produces nylon 66 polymers is certified to the same standards.

Visit: www.radicigroup.com

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Ball & Young introduced its Product Portfolio POS folders which contain small samples and full technical information, while also adding to its individual range folders: all are designed to look like books.

Visit: www.underlay.com

Chromatone highlighted its carpet colour reference system, which can identify the shades and intensity of up to almost 500,000 individual colours. It is used in 68 countries around the globe and in the UK has 292 corporate customers.

Visit: www.chromatone.com

Using the flexibility and pace of digital print, Balta’s Infinity Collection brings together five core themes; Botanicals, Surfaces, Moods, Rich Traces and Sundance. The Infinity Collection is always in a state of flux, evolving and changing as trends flow from one pattern to the next, and colour palettes discover new tones to bring life to designs.

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Brockway showed Dimensions Plain Stripes in a 50oz, 4m width with seven patterns. It updated the stripes on Dimension Heathers and Stripes, while Padstow features two undyed designs in five shades and 4m and 5m widths.

Visit: www.brockway.co.uk

COREtec presented eight designs from its Naturals collection in a herringbone pattern. It expanded its rigid waterproof collection ProPlus with 210 new designs in a larger format, suitable for residential and commercial projects.

Visit: www.coretecfloors.eu

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Among the ranges on display was Cormar Carpet Company’s recoloured Primo Choice, with nine new shades. It is available in two qualities: Super and Elite. ‘After six years, colour trends have moved on and now there is a demand for a more urban palette of greys and stony neutrals among consumers,’ says David Cormack, Cormar marketing director.

Visit: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Interfloor highlighted its Acoustic Solution range, using Decibel Soundseal’s three decades of experience. Designed for new builds or renovations, mats of synthetic rubber with special cell structures are integrated permanently in the floor construction, providing a long-term solution to acoustic problems such as impact sound, drum sound or flank transmission.

Visit: www.interfloor.com

Flair Rugs has established itself as the go-to rugs supplier in the UK. Founded in 1984, Flair’s range extends from exclusive, hand-finished wool pieces to popular machine-made rugs and everything in between. Backed by first-class service provided from its Derbyshire HQ, Flair continues to push the boundaries in rug design, innovation and value.

Visit: www.flairrugs.com

Presenting an immersive voyage into a box-like cork shelter, defined by its walls, ceiling and floor, Granorte’s stand carried visitors through corridors of discovery as if entering into the world behind the bark of a cork tree. Inside visitors were able to explore Granorte’s ranges of cork flooring and surfaces, a highlight of which was the launch of its TRENDcollection.

Visit: www.granorte.co.uk

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The focus of Lano’s presence was in keeping with the company’s green philosophies and awareness of its environmental responsibilities. Highlights included the reaction to the developments in its high-end residential collection in both nylon and Smartstrand fibres, as well as to its new Green 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m multi-width landscape concepts.

Visit: www.lano.com

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Oneflor-Europe is a global LVT brand based in Belgium, providing state of the art flooring systems for both domestic and commercial uses. Its show launches included the polypropylene tile Alter One 55 in 10 decors; Loom, a woven tile in 12 decors; plus the 100% PVC Ecolock 70 in eight decors.

Visit: www.oneflor-europe.com

Inspired by the heyday of advertising in 1960s New York, Mad Men is Louis de Poortere’s best-selling rug collection. For 2019, Fahrenheit 32 evokes the marks left by skaters on the ice of the city’s Wollman Rink, a famous public ice rink in Central Park.

The rugs are woven in an artful blend of high-gloss polyester and cotton chenille.

Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com

Overseas Fairs once again hosted the UK stand at the show, allowing buyers from overseas – and the UK – to easily find the cream of UK flooring products.

Visit: www.overseasfairs.co.uk

Tapibel Incati introduced several new ranges including Beach, Tweed, Normande and Earth in Econyl and nylon. The new Myriad individual tuft placement machine has allowed its designers to keep up with the latest trends and transform ideas into commercial colours and qualities in tile, plank and broadloom. It also launched a range of rugs and recoloured its Milano range.

Email: tapibeluk@tiscali.co.uk

Venture Floorcoverings introduced the Stain Stoppa anti-stain treatment and supporting POS. The company has introduced 12 polypropylene carpet ranges; all are in stock and come in 8-12 colours. Delivery is 3-5 days, with a focus on service.

Tel: 01274 655 692

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European champions

imm cologne kicked off the year’s furniture exhibitions. Here are the highlights. Visit: www.imm-cologne.com Softline Cape pared everything down

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Draenert’s Totem tables

Walter Knoll’s Foster 620 table

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The two parts of FSM’s Pli rotate, creating a myriad of functions

Hülsta’s Fonis combines glass cabinets and chrome frames

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Verpan’s Wire floor lamp

Kymo’s Kelim Motifs in Infinity

KFF’s D-Light chair, Arva light and Asco seating

COR’s Alvo chairs

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Royal Botania’s Tuskany day bed

Outdoor or in with Dedon’s Brea

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REVIEW Releazz’s Industro has adjustable seat height, seat depth and back height

Ferm Living’s Rico

Northern’s Daybe sofabed now has the option of arms

Bretz’s Drop City has three seat depths, three unit heights and three widths

Jori’s Tigra was expanded with the Landscape version

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Birkenstock moved Canberra upmarket with the Luxury model

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Leolux’s Jill invokes hotels of the 19th century

&Tradition’s Sillon mirrors take their cue from the French Art Deco movement

Talenti’s Casilda

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Studio Henk’s Giuseppe can seat up to five

Three Skull rug by Jan Kath in cooperation with Entrance to Heaven

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Prostoria’s Impression can be modular or with arms

Linear Steel is Muuto’s first outdoor range

De Sede’s 1088, originally debuted in 1975, was reintroduced: mix and match the seats and cushions

Jagger & Ginger’s Meridiano sideboard

Fama’s Arianne Love

Grand Lui is a larger version of Team 7’s Lui dining chair

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London Fabric Show, 4-5 March, Fulham

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The show features leading fabric suppliers

Home ground London Fabric Show will again return to Stamford Bridge On Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 March 2019, champion fabric producers and suppliers will again take over the executive boxes and suites of Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium for the London Fabric Show.

The BFM organised show has become a firm diary fixture for UK upholstery and soft furnishing retailers and manufacturers.

Featuring 38 high-end fabric producers from across Europe it includes eight highly regarded companies from the UK and 10 of the famed Flemish producers from Belgium. The latest signing is Turkish producer Teksium Tekstil. Producing over 5million metres of fabric annually it has been producing its quality jacquard, linen, chenille and viscose weaves and fabrics for more than 20 years and exports 75% of its production.

Launching a new upholstery collection at London Fabric is Bill Beaumont Textiles, a major new signing for the show. With a history dating back to the Lancashire fabric mills of the 19th century, Bill Beaumont is a leading brand in the soft furnishings industry. The company is

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headed up by Daniel Beaumont, eldest son of the former England rugby star Bill Beaumont and the sixth generation of the family to run the company. Excited to be making a return to upholstery fabrics, its new collection features 16 dedicated plains and semi plains – all of which meet contract specification – as well as dual-purpose accent fabrics.

Fellow exhibitors from Lancashire include British Velvets and Art of the Loom. Art of the Loom is another textile company with a family tradition dating back to the 19th century. Proud of its British heritage, its focus is on natural fibres and it uses only cotton, wool, linen and viscose in its ranges. Known for its colourful and comprehensive collections its fabrics include everything from ticking tape to robust woollen plaid.

Founded in 1932, British Velvets is the final remaining velvet weaver in the UK and a market leader in the textile industry.

It produces more than 750 different luxury velvets for upholstery and soft furnishings in a variety of weights and widths, and as

well as supplying a healthy UK market exports to Europe and worldwide.

The renowned Flemish manufacturers are favourites among the many regular London Fabric Show exhibitors: Annabel, Tavelmo and Van Neder are just a few of the Belgian companies making a welcome return with their superior jacquards, linens and chenilles in both traditional and modern designs.

Fabric treatments are an important element of the show and Aquaclean is a leading brand in every kind of fire retardant and water resistant treatment, as well as producing its own extensive collections of fabrics.

The show has added to its sponsors, with Occupation Awards and Lancashire Testing Services joining Flanders Investment and Trade Agency, Fedustria (Federation of the Belgian Textile, Woodworking & Furniture Industry), Aquaclean Group, CPS Group, Orbital Vision, Lectra and Welters Organisation Worldwide.

Visit: www.londonfabricshow.uk

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