Interiors Monthly January 2012 by Interiors Monthly

EDITOR’S COMMENT

Andrew Kidd EDITOR

Something for nothing The attempt to take control of a company without actually paying anything for it would be laughable if it wasn’t serious The efforts of what has been called ‘the consortium’ to take control of Victoria Carpets without paying anything is one of the odder stories in the interiors sector for many a year (see p6). The group obviously takes the view that things should be done differently at the carpet manufacturer, but rather than come up with the money to bid for the company, it wants to gain a majority on the board by replacing the non-executive directors – and not pay a penny. If the consortium didn’t think its plan might succeed, it would be a laughable idea that Victoria shareholders would simply hand over control – especially to a group that hasn’t said anything about what it would do differently. As Alan Bullock, Victoria group

md says, if it wants control it should make an offer. With the retail recession claiming more victims it looks like there will plenty of space for Mary Portas to try her high street rescue plans. How we shop today is very different from the ‘golden age’ of high streets filled with independent retailers or even a few years ago. With retail sales growth halving every decade since the 1970s and the growth of online shopping, we were bound to get to the point where there were too many stores. If the Government wants to help the retail sector it could demonstrate this by cutting business rates and outlawing leases with upward only rent reviews, rather than hanging on the skirts of Portas for a quick bit of PR. Sadly I can’t see it happening anytime soon. One rather obvious point in the report is that shoppers really do value service that they cannot get elsewhere. This has to be the thing that differentiates successful retailers from their competition this year. Carpet Foundation members were able to maintain sales at 2010’s level last year by emphasising service, rather than slashing prices (see p15), so it can work.

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CONTENTS

Vale-Bridgecraft The Art of the Craft

Interiors UK Show guide

CARPETS FURNITURE RUGS BEDS

The new Campari Collection Buonissimi: the look, touch and feel of leather… looks good anywhere

LAMINATE UPHOLSTERY VINYL ACCESSORIES

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEWS 6

Victoria rejects ‘takeover’ attempt

Carpetright drops into the red

DFS profits fall

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Carpet Will 2012 be the year of pattern?

Beds and bedroom Opulence rules, investing in delivery and going rustic

Show guide: Interiors UK Product launches, awards finalists, full listings and hall plans

111 Wood and laminate What to expect in 2012

116 Accessories Jubilee celebrations and global sourcing

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124 Upholstery Brand values, keeping it simple and cushion technology

136 Trends The key looks and colours for 2012/2013

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NEWS

Victoria attacks consortium’s ‘no bid’ takeover attempt Victoria Carpets has accused a consortium, including a former director, of trying to gain control of the manufacturer without making a bid for it. Victoria says it expects the consortium, which includes former director Alexander Anton, to ‘imminently’ ask for a general meeting for the purpose of replacing the nonexecutive directors with candidates of their own. ‘The consortium’s own preferred candidates would represent a majority of the board and therefore control the day to day management of the company. The board strongly believes this action is both without merit and an unwelcome distraction for the operational management team and the business as a whole,’ it said in a statement to shareholders just before Christmas. Victoria says it has spoken to major shareholders who indicated they did not welcome the consortium’s approach. The statement continued: ‘The consortium has not yet met the board or given any reason why the board should consider its demand to change the board’s composition. It is the board’s view that the consortium is attempting to take control of the company without offering shareholders any value for their shares. ‘If the consortium is looking to acquire control of the company for its own purposes, as appears to be the case, the consortium should be tendering a bid that truly represents the full value of the business and the board would then have a duty to consider this. ‘The existing board truly believes that it has a strong commercial transformational strategy for the business which as yet has not been fully unveiled to stakeholders due to commercial sensitivities.’

Victoria Carpet’s board says it has a strong transformational strategy

The group has a capitalisation of £20.5m, but the board says this doesn’t recognise the value of the company and is ‘at a considerable discount to the net asset value of the company.’

Homemaker revived as Mooreways in Exmouth The former Homemaker branch in Exmouth, Devon has been reopened as Mooreways by its former manager, James Moore. Moore raised £60,000 to reopen the store after a year of planning. Five of the 14 employees are former colleagues. ‘From my four years as manager, I knew that the Exmouth branch was the most profitable store in the South West region which meant there was a golden business opportunity for someone. In a similar way to the Woolworths revival in

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Dorchester, Dorset, the revival of Homemaker as Mooreways in Exmouth demonstrates there is another way of running a high quality furniture store – as an independent business,’ says Moore. ‘Customers can expect a similar style and product range to the one they had at Homemaker – only better. I have brought high quality, branded products into the business so that people can feel confident about what they’re buying.’ The store was part of the Virgo Retail group that failed in May 2010.

Dwell heads for Wales Furniture, flooring and kitchen chain Dwell is to open its first store in Wales. The chain will open a 5,343sqft store in Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre next March, which will be its 19th branch. ‘We have spent a lot of time researching the area and feel this is the ideal location for us within the scheme,’ says Ashley Medway, Dwell, head of property. ‘Over the last few months we have watched the Upper Grand Arcade [in the centre] flourish and as our business continues to grow successfully it’s now the perfect time for us to join the centre.’

NEWS

Carpetright axes dividend again as it falls into the red Carpetright has cancelled paying a dividend for the second time after dropping into the red. Not paying the interim dividend for the half year to 29 October follows the decision not to pay a full year dividend for 2010/2011 and saves the chain £10.8m. A pre-tax loss of £800,000 compares with a profit of £9.8m as group sales dropped by 3.9% to £238.4m in the period. In the UK, operating profits tumbled from £11.3m to £800,000 as sales fell by 5.6% to £192.1m with like-for-like sales down 2.4%. Gross margins dropped from 62.3% to 58%. ‘Like many other retailers we are continuing to experience a very challenging trading environment, with significant sales volatility and a corresponding decrease in the gross margin. Against this backdrop, the group has remained profitable on an underlying basis and continues to generate net cash,’ says Lord Harris, executive chairman. ‘With the consumer environment expected to remain difficult, we are focusing on those opportunities that are under our direct control. We have reduced our total cost base in the first half and will continue to take a determined approach to reducing this further.’ He says the development of the beds business with a new management team offers a significant growth opportunity and the imminent launch of its improved bed offer gives it

confidence in improving the group’s performance in the remainder of the year. In addition, he says it will continue to offer the best prices for floorcoverings by adapting ranges and promotional activity and working with suppliers to reduce the level of margin investment in the second half. The company also plans to roll out its improved laminate offer to around 200 stores by its financial year end. ‘We are confident that the combination of these factors will underpin an improved trading performance for the group in the second half and our expectations for the year as a whole are unchanged,’ says Lord Harris. ‘Although we anticipate the economic environment will remain challenging for the foreseeable future, we believe the group is in a strong position to capitalise on a strong value offer supported by a superior service proposition, when consumer demand in our sector improves.’ Meanwhile Ian Woosey, IT and ecommerce director, has been made redundant after almost a decade at the chain. ‘Following a review of our future requirements and an internal reorganisation, the role of group IT and ecommerce director has been made redundant,’ says the group. Woosey pioneered Carpetright’s ecommerce and multichannel initiatives and developed its online business.

Delay to business rate rise deferral promise Businesses will not be able to defer in April most of the biggest business rates rise in more than 20 years – despite the chancellor’s promise. George Osborne said in the Autumn Statement that companies would be able to defer up to 60% of the 5.6% increase over two years. However, the legislation needed for this to occur will not be in place in time for the April increase. The Department for Communities and Local Government has told local authorities to charge companies the full increase. ‘The legislation required to allow the deferral will not be enacted until next year. Therefore, we are not expecting ratepayers to be able to defer from the start of the billing year,’ it said. This will see companies receive multiple bills. Jerry Schurder, head of ratings at chartered surveyors Gerald Eve, says: ‘It will be October to November before they start implementing it so businesses will have to pay the full increase to start with and then each one will have a claim to make. They will have to work out if the cash flow benefit is worthwhile enough that it makes sense to jump through all the hoops they will have to jump through over the next three years.’

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Sales rose in the 11 weeks to 15 December

United looks to conserve cash United Carpets has seen an upturn in recent weeks but has again cancelled its interim dividend to save money after a fall in bed sales and taking more franchise stores under corporate control in the previous half. Sales in the 11 weeks to 15 December rose 4.4%, although this does compare with 2010’s weather affected period. Within this flooring sales were 4.9% higher and bed sales down 2.1%. This compares with a rise of 0.2% and a fall of 11.7% respectively in the six months to 30 September. Turnover was £34.86m, up 1.9%, but pre-tax profits fell from £604,000 to £267,000. The group said it was reviewing paying the full-year dividend which was worth £611,000 last year.

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NEWS

Profits take a tumble at DFS Profits at DFS dropped by more than 40% in the past quarter after a double-digit fall in sales. The upholstery chain saw sales decline by 14.3% to £128.2m in the quarter to 29 October, with profits down 42.8% to £8.7m. ‘As we anticipated, we have seen a continuation of the weak demand that began in the second half of our last financial year and was particularly evident during August. We also entered the current financial year with a smaller order bank than in 2010, principally as the result of our own work to reduce delivery lead times for our customers,’ says Ian Filby, DFS chief executive. ‘Although we expect no early improvement in the trading environment, we are confident that DFS has the right

strategy, proposition and team to manage the business through these tough conditions,’ he says. Having opened seven branches and expanded its manufacturing capacity in the quarter, Filby confirmed it plans seven store openings in the current financial year. ‘The current investment in new stores and manufacturing will continue to drive our market share and we will also focus on margin, costs and cash generation to deliver a good financial performance over the year as a whole,’ he adds. Filby previously said customers were looking to trade up but growth was restricted due to issues with consumer credit availability.

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Turners plans a seventh store Clearance chain Turners Furniture is looking to continue its expansion after opening its sixth store. The company, founded in 1976 by Mike Turner, opened its sixth store in the Pride Hill shopping centre in Shrewsbury last month. ‘This new store will create four jobs and is in addition to the five stores we already have. Things are going very well for the company and our staff and delivery drivers have been extremely busy,’ says Turner. ‘There’s a lot of passing

trade. It’s a very busy area. We’ve only just moved in but we’re very pleased with how it’s going. Turner says the firm has taken on 20 staff in the past three months. He adds: ‘We’ve got plans for a big development within Shrewsbury which would bring another store and another 20 staff,’ he says. If the expansion goes ahead, the store should open in the New Year. The chain operates as a clearance outlet for end of line or surplus stock.

Chris Everist, former YP Furniture sales and marketing director, has joined Wade Upholstery in the same role.

Window of opportunity

Panthel has appointed Barry Burke as its UK agent. Kitchens International has hired Victoria Black (left) as design technician at its Westfield Road, Edinburgh store; Karen Mcarthur (below left)

and Stuart Miller (above right) as design technician and sales designer respectively at its Dundas Road, Edinburgh store, and Peter Kavanagh as design technician at its contract division.

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Hunter Douglas, a world leader in window coverings, has added to its huge portfolio of companies with the acquisition of Integra, a UK distributor of packaged window covering products and drapery hardware. Integra, which has its headquarters in Tamworth, has annual sales of about £9m and employs 20 people. Terms were not disclosed. Hunter Douglas says it will combine Integra with its UK Sunflex division. The group is made up of 168 companies and had sales of £1.56bn in 2010.

Sales growth for Laura Ashley Laura Ashley has seen like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in the 19 weeks to 10 December, with growth of 2.5% for the year to date. The figures were helped by the closure of five unprofitable stores, which saw total sales fall by 1.7%. Online sales increased by 9%, boosted by the introduction of a full upholstery and made to measure curtain range to its website.

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OPINION

Rupert Anton Carpet Foundation spokesman

Banish the high street blues in 2012 As a retailer, one could be forgiven for approaching 2012 with trepidation. Headlines such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bloodbath on high streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Last hurrah for struggling storesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;High street braced for painful New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were commonplace over the festive period. Some big high street names are apparently teetering on the brink with several chains allegedly missing quarterly rent payments that were due on Boxing Day. There could be hundreds more vacant shops on already empty high streets. But throughout it all the independent flooring retailer continues, by and large, to buck the trend. Often with one shop, so with not overly excessive and disproportionate high fixed costs, they are able to manage the business, adapt to changing consumer habits and incomes and, most important, maintain their margins and avoid discounting. As the Queen of the high street, Mary Portas, says: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what state the economy is in, people will always respond to brilliant service, genuine expertise and a quality product.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She

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1 The Bergman is the top of the range model in Gainsborough’s Pillow Top collection, offering a sumptuous feel achieved by inserting latex into the pillow top. More than 1,450 pocket springs are at the heart of this no-turn mattress which is complemented by the choice of vibrant chenille fabrics on the divan. Tel: 01225 779 132 2 Hand-made to order, Gainsborough’s Tennyson is the essence of supreme comfort with some 1,550 individual nested pocket springs overlaid with luxurious natural upholstery including natural hair, cashmere and mohair. Featuring hand-tufted woollen rosettes and two rows of hand side-stitched borders, the mattress is finished with a premium quality Belgian damask. Tel: 01225 779 132 3 Defining urban living and a bold new generation, Avenue’s Bubblegum and Liquorice vinyl collection is geared towards a young and vibrant audience. With decors that will spark the imagination and

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get consumers to think of floors in a fresh way, the range includes stripes, abstract designs and realistic wood and stone decors. Tel: 00 32 5665 3211 4 The epitome of luxurious twist pile carpet, Wakehurst Place brings the desirability of British wool to the Crown Floors label. Using a wool-rich 80/10/10 construction for the ideal combination of lasting looks and softness, Wakehurst Place strikes a balance between comfort and great value and is available in 12 natural shades. Tel: 0800 077 3301 5 Heathertwist Design is the latest carpet from Lano Carpets’ Easy Care collection, providing fuss and worry free performance in a striking geometric tonal design. It takes 10 of the most popular colours in the sister range, Heathertwist Supreme, to provide home owners with a contemporary design carpet that balances with plain styles. Tel: 00 800 5266 5266

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6, 7 Brockway Carpets has added to its recently-launched Jubilee range of wool rich carpets with a selection of coordinating stripes. The nine striped designs pick up on the colours in Jubileeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plain carpets, which range from deep, lush black, chocolate and burgundy to fresh, delicate pinks, lilac and greys. Each striped carpet features five of the Jubilee palette of colours and so can coordinate with several of the plain carpets. Part of the Classic Collection, Jubilee is 80% pure new wool, 10% nylon, and 10% polyester meltbond, which together help ensure a hard wearing, long lasting carpet. Visit: www.brockway.co.uk

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9 Elstead has launched the retrocontemporary collection of lights under the Harlequin Lighting Collection brand. It features glass, ceramic and metal fittings adorned with colourful Harlequin fabric shades. Pictured is the Balance Floor Lamp base with Lucido Lime shade. Tel: 01420 82377

placemats and coasters feature vibrant colours and are available from Chomette. Practical, long lasting solid discs of pure 100% melamine, designed for indoor and outdoor use and available in an array of stylish colours: Sailor Blue, Letterbox Red, Piano Black and Blanc de Blanc White. Visit: www.chomette.co.uk

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“Never before have I seen my staff so enthused and so 'as one' - many doubted the Lynch Formula. All were so very soon converted!” Graham Lee, Director Lee’s, Grimsby 2nd October 2011 11 The ironic and unusual shape of Serralunga’s Matitone lamp can be used as lighting in a child’s room or be placed in any other room in order to bring a touch of mirth to the environment. A decorative

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FURNITURE

Talent search Sourcing online provides opportunities for fresh design

Online shopping’s popularity is not slowing and the Internet is also increasingly being used to source products from up and coming designers. One problem with the Internet is knowing where to look when trying to source products from new designers, but Rezodesign is trying to solve that issue. ‘Rezodesign is a professional tool designed to connect talented and emerging designers with professionals all over the world. We showcase a high quality selection of new design, available for production or already produced,’ says Romain Bourgeais, Rezodesign owner. ‘Our goals are multiple, including helping designers to find producers, retailers find products, help brands to discover new items available for production, and being a resource for all those who love the very best of emerging design,’ he says. Here we take a look at some of the best designs. Rezodesign, visit: www.rezodesign.net

Yeh’s Flab Table is inspired by a classic table leg shape. ‘The design intention is to bring up the iconic leg shape that is beautifully made from 3mm steel, cut and bended to form the leg. The combination is suitable for public spaces, the dinner table, or working table.’

Kenyon Yeh After completing his MA in Design at Kingston University in 2009, Kenyon Yeh set up his own studio in London the following year. The Korean believes that personality and characteristics can be transferred into objects, creating his unique design identity. ‘Whether in shape and practice, the objects are breaking some principles and applications twisted into collectible design. My way of work is based on curiosity through the experimental process. Thus, bringing the audience into a different perspective of an object that has a picture of playful, desirable, and different looks.’

Yeh takes minimalism to extremes with his 2011 Cessi wardrobe with three drawers, two storage spaces and open hanging space. It has a matching bedside table.

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FURNITURE

Designed in 2010, the Duetto occasional collection offers practicality and comfort

Semeraro’s Steel Ill Frame chair, produced by Miniforms in 2011, has a removable cover

Luigi Semeraro

Groupa Design Studio Groupa Design Studio’s Hugs & Kisses console table is designed to give ‘a feeling of a warm and close hug,’ according to co-founder Chen Guiterman. Groupa Design Studio consists of three Israeli industrial designers – Eran Shimshovitz, Yiffa Levin and Guiterman. After graduation from the Holon Institute of Technology, each took their own path while sharing a dream to one day work together. In 2010 their paths crossed again and they formed GDS. ‘As a result of our diverse experience, the studio offers a wide range of design services, from product design, to interior and venue design, furniture and lighting design, styling and illustrations. At the same time the studio is developing independent product collections and takes part in design exhibitions in Israel and abroad.’

Groupa Design Studio’s Hugs & Kisses

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‘My project development has always aimed at solving everyday problems taking care of the emotional aspects, and at nurturing my intuitions,’ says Luigi Semeraro. ‘I am inspired by everyday life events that allow me to detect potentialities that have not yet been disclosed in any of the routine happenings. ‘A coffee table, pouffe and support for laptops, the multipurpose Duetto starts from a simple, young and contemporary gesture: you take the laptop from the table and rest it on your legs, which comfortably stretch on the pouffe,’ he says. The external half is made of oak, walnut curved wood-veneer or lacquered finish with scratchresistant coating, while the other has a soft cover.

FURNITURE Chouikh’s Extended Mesh table

Leïla Chouikh

Nicolas Stadler ‘Meals have moved to the living room since the TV has invaded our everyday life and many people take their meals now in front of their screen,’ says Nicolas Stadler of his LTB coffee table for Roche Bobois, designed in 2007. ‘There was no adaptation of the furniture, everything must be put away and people are doubled up, bent on their coffee table. LTB offers an unchanging central core where everything can be put when one wants to take a meal or have a new activity. The adjustable shelves give a level of comfort to this object which can easily compete with a classical table.’

Thomas Schnur Thomas Schnur’s Bench chair takes its inspiration from the classic Monobloc chair but puts the associations that any chair evokes into a new context. ‘Its curved shape is contorted into a voluminous body, thereby creating an abstract space, such that observers are confronted with a transformed hybrid. It is as simple to manufacture as the Monobloc: a rotational moulding process means the Bench chair can be serially produced,’ he says. ‘In my projects I always attempt to negotiate with the product I am to design. I negotiate on the weighting of materials, manufacturing, appearance, meaning and function. I break down this task into its characteristics and meanings. I then analyse, assess and construct the idea. In this, it is important to me that despite their cross-references, the products, which are often created from familiar fragments, are able to develop the greatest possible degree of autonomy. In this way, they allow for associations but, beyond this, develop their own potential for becoming autonomous products.’

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Leïla Chouikh is an industrial designer based in London with a keen interest in furniture and product development. ‘My approach to design draws on observation from daily life but also from a growing interest in creatively using machinery, factories and production constraints. Working closely with craftsmen and manufacturers and with my flair for forms and enhancing usability, I produce objects that are relevant in today’s market by their high value for an affordable cost and intelligent detailing,’ she says. ‘Light weight and cost efficient, the expanded metal used in the Extended Mesh table is a material that allows air flow for laptop computers and cable management solutions. Used with a system of clamping bolts, accessories such as lights and shelves can be located to the user’s convenience. The use of expanded metal is also reminiscent of the common fine mesh office tidy, but the change of scale changes our perception of these objects.’ Chouikh’s Hoffmann Series is a small range of domestic furniture produced by individuals with autism at the Hoffmann Foundation for Autism in north London. The series is accomplished using accurate jigs, straightforward tasks and simple joints, which are repeated throughout the various stages of the production. The design allows for small variations and the jigs used in the process ensure production is consistent and guarantees a quality standard. This project has received a UnLtd Award for social entrepreneurship.

Schnur’s Bench chair

FURNITURE Aluminium chair and table

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Loop chair

A designer since 1997, Fred Rieffel has designed furniture, lights and products for Arfa, Ciav, Cinna, Ligne Roset, Rodet, RocheBobois, Sif, Habitat and Pianca. Between 1999 and 2007, he obtained seven awards labels from VIA, the French organisation promoting innovation in furniture, while his Hello and Minuit designs were entered in the French Contemporary Art National Fund. Since 2006, he has taught at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg. ‘I like to bring new functions, investigate the new way of using objects, create sustainable objects, even though we’re in the time of disposable things and acceleration. My work isn’t spectacular but rather in the order of homeopathy,’ he says.

Sebastian Scherer Sebastian Scherer’s X Chair won the Promosedia Chair Competition in 2010, the same year he designed the Aluminium and Loop chairs. Last year he set up his own studio in Berlin, won the Faces of Design Award and completed the Aluminium series with the dining table. ‘My designs are expressions of individuality and functionality at the same time,’ he says.

Tejada’s Aero for Anperbar

Rieffels’ Rezo bookshelves

Hugo Tejada Hugo Tejada founded his studio in Valencia, last year, and collaborates with various lighting and furniture companies including Fambuena, Aribau, Anperbar, Ole by FM, Mantra, Maniluz and ACB Iluminación. ‘The studio is a creative space in which ideas and concepts are created using a variety of resources without forgetting the tradition and the constant contact with the materials,’ he says. ‘Objects are designed with their own identity, each product is looking for the innovation and originality of the concept without losing the function for which it was designed.’

Markus Johansson ‘To me, design is about expressing a feeling that affects people’s lives and improves everyday life,’ says Markus Johansson, whose Verona dining table (right) was produced by Hansk last year. ‘I try to find inspiration from various environments stretching from the human to the artefact, through analysing and processes I search for the correct path. My vision is to construction, function and form to enrich the everyday experience. Environmental thinking is of course important, but shouldn’t hinder creativity. My goal is to create products with new shapes and lasting values.’

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FLOORING

Haro has upgraded its laminate

Owning the floor Now in its 146th year, Haro continues to offer a full range of hard flooring Companies generally specialise in one type of hard flooring, laminate for example, and then expand into another, such as engineered wood. But this is not the approach Haro takes. It offers the full choice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then some. As well as laminate and parquet, Haro has a range of cork and wood tile floors, as well as a linoleum offer. The sawmill founded by Franz Paul Hamberger in Rosenheim, Bavaria, in 1866 has grown from a small family business to Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading parquet manufacturer. Haro remains family owned, run by the fourth and fifth generations: Peter Hamberger and Peter M Hamberger. Today it has about 1,750 employees across its domestic flooring, sport flooring and forestry and farming divisions and sales of ÂŁ220m, of which 40% comes from exports to more than 90 countries. As with most German companies, Haro recognises the environmental concerns of consumers

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Parquet in traditional herringbone pattern

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Cork Tiger

and has been PEFC certified since 2002. In 2007 it opened a sawmill in Kleinostheim to cover most of the increasing raw material demand for its own parquet production, reducing transportation impact and cost. Since then it has become one of Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hardwood sawmills. In recent years Haro has moved its laminate offer upmarket to differentiate itself from lower cost rivals and to make the most of its heritage. Its top of the range Parkettmanufaktur collection is hand produced to the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual specification, including brushed, scraped, handscraped and worm-hole appearance finishes. Haroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celenio flooring tiles use wood-based material Harolith, a mixture of selected wood fibres and natural resins combined under high temperature and pressure. A large part of the Celenio range replicates stone, slate or linen. This year will see three more designs: Attika with a mosaic-like texture and earthy colours to coordinate with rustic furniture and coarse fabrics; Dunas, with a retro style wave texture; and Papyrsu with a textile texture. While cork remains a niche market in the UK, Haro has also enjoyed success in other countries with its cork ranges. Among the latest is Tiger, taking tiger skin patterns as its inspiration with black and light brown combining for an exclusive look. Haro, visit: www.haro.com

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Parkettmanufaktur options include hand-scraping

Celenio tile in Athos grey

CARPET

Pattern plain The battle to bring pattern on to floors will continue this year

Lano Carpets’ Penshurst Wilton

Cormar Carpets’ Forest Hills

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Will 2012 be the year that patterned carpet has its day or will plains continue to rule the roost? James Caldwell, Crown Floors sales coordinator suggests it is not only pattern that will come to the fore in 2012. He says with consumers looking to replace and refurbish rather than move, a shift in buying patterns is likely. Those expecting patterned carpets to become popular will not be disappointed as the company will introduce some contemporary interpretations in a geometric pindot and the ubiquitous stripe. But Caldwell says there is also another growth area to consider. ‘Consumers are paying more attention to the finer details of their carpet, rather than opting for just a plain beige twist. In fact, a darkening economy causes something of a nesting instinct, so owners look to their home to provide comfort and warmth – a safe environment away from the troubles if you like – and this is why we are also seeing texture on the up,’ he says. ‘Carpet that offers a deeper pile will see more selection over the next year. Colours too will reflect the nesting trend, with richer shades of neutrals coming to the fore.’ Ray Snell, Ulster Carpets head of residential design, reckons heavier neutrals on the warm side will continue to dominate the domestic market. Warm greys, purple-grey, blue/green-grey, through to warm brown-grey palettes, which are so dominant in lifestyle, interior and fashion magazines, will continue to become more commercial. Red, a perennial favourite, taken out of a domestic setting, looks equally good in a contemporary setting along with stronger intense colour palette of gold, olive green and turquoise, he says. ‘Tweed and knitted-like textures in a warm grey colour palette will emerge with a nod towards alternative yarns such as cotton, linen and synthetic silk,’ adds Snell. Steve Upperton, Axminster

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Axminster’s Princetown in Picasso

Carpets sales director, says that at the premium end of the sector, pattern has never really gone away and that renewed interest at the more competitive end of the industry will reap benefits for stockists. ‘There is absolutely no doubt that we are famous for patterned carpets and that the mere mention of Axminster Carpets compels the mind to conjure up an image of beautiful pattern intensity and reproduction that cannot quite be matched by any other carpet. And with our efforts to position the brand with a more youthful audience, Axminster Carpets now equally stands for contemporary carpet with a twist,’ he states. ‘The premium end of the market has always been more open to pattern, but that is not to say that our network of retailers won’t feel the impact of renewed interest in design that’s shown elsewhere.’ With pattern appearing across the sector and with adoption expected to rise at all price points, consumers will be more in-tune with the variety on offer and there will be more awareness that a

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Crown Floors’ Bayswater in Antique Grey

carpet’s design doesn’t have to consist of flowers or stripes, it can be contemporary and individual in equal measure. ‘We see these carpets appealing to a wider audience than before, with pattern proving that it is not just for those with Georgian townhouses and country manors,’ he says. Birger Karlsson, Lano Carpets UK and Ireland sales manager, says people are delaying house moves and spending money on their homes, not to maximise their sale potential, but to reflect their personality and style. ‘Carpet selection is now thankfully more about individualism than bland universal appeal,’ he says. Patterned carpet, albeit in subtle geometric or tonal floral qualities, is certainly becoming more popular, according to Karlsson, but he says that does not mean people are willing to pay more for the privilege. ‘The traditional perception that pattern costs more is now being addressed and retailers can benefit from the rising trend,’ he says. ‘There is little doubt that more interest in the detail of carpet and the ambition

to reflect personality and individuality is certainly a trend that will grab popularity in 2012, but it is also important to remember that the demand for value is getting more intense too. Collections that can bring a combination of these attributes are likely to be the rising stars of the year.’ However, David Cormack, Cormar Carpets marketing director, thinks opting for pattern could be an expensive move. ‘Although some say patterned carpet will make a comeback, in a recessionary environment we believe that plains will continue to dominate the market. ‘If the objective is to give a new look to the home without incurring great expense, the option that most people will choose when times are tough is still plain carpet. The reason being that selecting patterned carpet that coordinates with existing fabric on curtains and sofas is difficult without changing the existing decor,’ he adds. Axminster Carpets, tel: 01297 630 650 Cormar Carpets, tel: 01204 881234 Crown Floors, tel: 0800 077 3301 Ulster Carpets, tel: 028 3833 4433 Lano Carpets: 00 800 5266 5266

BEDS AND BEDROOM

Above: Beautiful Modern Thing’s Vidal Left: Oficina Inglesa’s Possi Below: French Bedroom Company’s Sylvia

Grand gestures Forget the economy and indulge in opulent designs for the bedroom Cocooning from economic worries can only be done by throwing caution to the wind and seeking out the most opulent designs. And for those without worries, this is how to indulge. Minotti’s Tatlin bed is all about the headboard, upholstered in saddle-hide with detailed workmanship that calls to mind refined luggage with its rounded corners and stitching. It is

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available with cushions upholstered in the same fabric as the bed sides that attach to the headboard with snap-on saddlehide straps and a second model where the saddle-hide headboard is always in full view. French Bedroom Company’s Sylvia bed is hand-carved from mahogany and finished in a mildly distressed silver leaf

BEDS AND BEDROOM Left: Wiemann’s Bahrain Below: Sweet Dreams’ Griffin Bottom left: MisuraEmme’s Brillanta Bottom right: Minotti’s Tatlin

with carvings on the headboard crest and across the footboard. Oficina Inglesa’s Possi French-style bombé bedside table has a silver leaf finish, with Louis XV-style legs. The rope fashion drawer pulls can be substituted by pendulum models, in bronze or aged silver. The Vidal bed from Beautiful Modern Thing, Sweetpea & Willow’s modern brand, will transform any bedroom with its curvaceous shape, gloss finish and silver detailing. The deep buttoned headboard has crystal embellishment. Watch TV in comfort with Sweet Dreams’ UKmade Griffin, available as an adjustable model or as a free-standing, sprung-slatted base. MisuraEmme’s Brillanta introduces satined and chamfered glass to the wardrobe doors for a hint of glamour while Wiemann’s Bahrain has black crystal inset panels on the wardrobe and colour-changing mood lighting on bedside tables. Beautiful Modern Thing, tel: 0845 257 7150 French Bedroom Company, tel: 0845 644 8022 Minotti, tel: 00 39 03 6234 3499 MisuraEmme, tel: 00 39 03 175 4111 Oficina Inglesa, tel: 020 8883 8876 Sweet Dreams, tel: 01282 830 033 Wiemann, tel: 01482 635 283

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Special Offers Available On Current Best Selling Ranges Woodside Furniture supply a range of bedroom and dining furniture aimed at the middle to higher end of the market. We only use established designers who are familiar with the UK market and dimensions and is also manufactured to the very highest standards, so whatever you choose quality is guaranteed. Feel free to contact us directly or speak with your local agent for more information and a brochure pack. If you would like to see the ranges in our Dronfield showroom, please contact us for an appointment. We look forward to welcoming you. Scotland: - Ian Crowther 07930314077 North West: - Harry Burton 07872902726 South East: - John Coll 07766220531 South West: - Neil Bonnick 07967660715 Northern Ireland: - Douggie Yeates 07850313237 Midlands: - Chris Smith 07882651325 Yorkshire and North East - Terry Davies 07768 448460 Woodside Furniture Ltd., Unit 4, Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 1LN T: 0114 229 0741 F: 0114 229 0740 W: www.woodsidefurniture.co.uk E: sales@woodsidefurniture.co.uk

BEDS AND BEDROOM

Pain-free delivery Welle now delivers its furniture direct to consumers, and assembles it, relieving retailers of service issues 5 Plus

This year will be good for Welle, according to Matthew Kutas, Welle UK agent. The company has made a sizeable investment in the UK market and opened a 27,000sqft distribution centre in Milton Keynes where it operates a direct home delivery (DHD) and assembly service for its bedroom ranges. ‘Our customers will see a completely new approach to the market from Welle,’

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he explains. ‘Tough times call for a clear strategy, and we believe that the best solution for UK retailers is to leave the hard part to us.’ After the retailer places the order, the goods are stored in cages at the UK facility, minimising the risk of damage. Appointments are made with the consumer and trained fitters deliver to their home and assemble the products.

Any service issues are handled by Welle, with no further cost to the retailer. ‘We have learned a considerable amount over the past two years. We previously operated a DHD service through a partner supplier for one major customer, but it proved difficult to reach the required level of service when relying on a third party that has its own interests at heart,’ says Kutas. ‘We had sufficient volume to start a logistics business here, and the directors at Welle had the foresight to allow us to take the next step. The investment in monetary terms is large, but in terms of commitment and manpower it has been massive.’ He explains that bedroom furniture in particular requires careful handling with assembly so retailers can lose a lot of their profit servicing complaints. ‘There are retailers out there that are experts in handling furniture like ours, but there are many more that are not, and have possibly avoided selling it. We are making it as painless as possible for them.’ Welle is also updating its product offer. ‘The next few years are going to be testing for manufacturers and retailers. The time is right for us to take out some familiar but dated styles and bring in fresh finishes with a more modern feel,’ adds Kutas. The result is Highlight, which will be launched at Interiors UK that includes wardrobes, chests and beds in multiple combinations and finished in woodgrain effect with or without contrasting high gloss and mirror fronts. Welle, tel: 01604 832 955

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The Accent range

Country cousins Boosted by the Accent range, Woodside Furniture has produced a rustic collection ‘While the general market has been quite challenging for everyone, we have been encouraged by the ongoing success of our Accent range which seems to strike a chord with a broad spectrum of customers,’ says David Carter, Woodside Furniture director. ‘We have been asked by a number of our customers to produce a rustic dining range along the same lines as the Accent, so based on this feedback we have produced the Rustic Manor range which is based around the same design as Accent but with a darker finish and using a more rustic oak to give a more weathered look and feel.’ Accent was designed with a more compact home in mind as all pieces have soft edges to them and chamfer detail on the

legs and uprights leaving no sharp edges – important in smaller environments where you may brush against the furniture more. It has a dowel detail and breadboard ends with a burr aspen inlay which sets it aside from more basic light oak offerings. With three extending dining table options of 90cm, 140cm and 160cm, wood and bicast chair options and occasional pieces, the range offers flexibility. ‘Early signs for the Rustic Manor range are good as retailers are enjoying a healthy repeat rate so we expect that sales for this range will be as successful as Accent. To help our customers protect their margins, we have produced de-branded brochures for both Rustic Manor and Accent ranges,’ says Carter. Woodside Furniture, tel: 0114 229 0741

Rustic Manor range

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BEDS AND BEDROOM

The Anastasia range includes headboards

Textile tactic Serene Furnishings has launched a fabric collection 48

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BEDS AND BEDROOM

Charlotte is available in three colours and four feet options

‘We have always been very aware of shifting living patterns, it’s an incredibly important ingredient to good design,’ says Tasleem Tasab, Serene Furnishings founder and creative director. ‘We need to be ahead of the curve, identifying trends and lifestyle patterns before they emerge.’ At last year’s Interiors show Serene debuted the Leather Bed collection, produced in partnership with UK designer Colin Jackson, of five unique models, each presenting aspects more commonly seen in sofa design. This year the emphasis is on fabric with a range of bedsteads, ottomans, headboards and sofabeds. ‘We feel that fabric is set to be very big and we have produced a design-led collection using stylish fabrics in neutral colour selections, which will work with virtually any room. This is very important as we realise that consumers may well be wishing to inject certain elements of the new Upholstered Collection into existing room themes, so the neutrality of the range makes that achievable, with ease,’ says Tasab. He says the flexibility in introducing new pieces to the home is one of the key strengths of the collection and a plus for retailers.

‘There is quite an eclectic feel out there when it comes to stylising your living space, so our fabric and colour choice with this new collection plays to that trend. We have also created four different finish colours to the legs on the bedsteads – natural, mahogany, walnut and ebony – so that consumers are able to blend their purchase with existing furniture, in a way you’d expect with more bespoke purchases,’ he says. The range will launch with four bedstead designs – Charlotte, Chelsea, Anastasia and Hazel – in a choice of three colours, with more designs planned for launch in the coming year. Each of the bedsteads is available in sizes ranging from 4ft to 6ft and features a sprung slatted base. Tasab says the company is committed to providing retailers with something fresh, increasing their chances of making a sale and attracting new customers. ‘We therefore take time, working on the development of designs and material combinations that will appeal to lifestyle demands and the changing tastes of the consumer. The Upholstered Collection has enjoyed many a twist and turn before arriving at the finished article, which we are incredibly happy with,’ he says.

Its neutral colours, fabric and range of leg finishes allows it to blend with not just the bedroom theme, but the wider styling of the home – a key concern for those contending with the issues surrounding small space living. Ahead of the launch, Serene spent the latter part of 2011 bolstering its warehousing facility and logistics operation. It increased its warehouse space by 21,000sqft to more than 100,000sqft with the addition of a unit at its West Bromwich premises, where it now holds over 60,000 items of stock. ‘As we set about launching collections, adding them to our well-performing ranges, it is vital that we invest in more space and improved logistics. We are committed to ensuring quick delivery times, offering a depth of stock that supports our retailers and assisting them in clinching a sale wherever possible,’ explains Tasab. Serene Furnishings, tel: 0121 505 0270

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The new Campari Collection Buonissimi: the look, touch and feel of leather… looks good anywhere

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Nordlux’s Funk

Spotlight on the NEC The UK’s largest interiors trade event returns once again to Birmingham Barlow Tyrie will introduce its latest collection produced in partnership with prominent US designer Laura Kirar, including circular dining tables and dining armchair, a deep seating armchair, three-seater settee, ottoman and coffee tables, which are all available in a choice of two weave colours – Java and Driftwood. BDI is debuting the Ola home entertainment unit with curved glass doors. Breasley Consumer is expanding its Valuepac, Viscofoam, Postureform and Flexcell vacuum packed mattress brands. The Lightline, Conceptline and Projectline LVT collections will be highlighted by Cavalio. From Celebrity is the Sovereign rising chair, with softer-

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HD Asian Art’s Apsara

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Wiemann’s London

BDI’s Ola

sit springing system and standard and petite size options. Both are available on its Express Zip-Speed delivery service. Cmcadeiras will launch the Summer chair while Con-tempo will make its show debut with its UK designed and made furniture collection, including the option to customise the furniture by shrinking or stretching certain products. Elano’s Sitbest collection is being extended with three models, including recliner actions. Elstead Lighting will launch its Harlequin Lighting collection that was developed with fabric and wallpaper company Harlequin. The ceramic, glass and metal products are complemented with handmade shades using materials from the vast array of Harlequin fabrics. It will also launch

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Con-tempo’s Como

48 models for its 2012 Lui’s Collection catalogue. Newly merged charities Furnishing Industry Trust (FIT) and the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers (WCFM) offer a full calendar of events, general information and ways in which companies and individuals can support it. MA bursary awardees and FIT Supporters of The Year will be announced at the evening reception on 22 January. On 23 January the winners of the WCFM Young Designers awards will be announced as part of the student awards presentation. HD Asian Art is making its show debut with a collection of reproduction Asian sculptures in bronze, wood or stone. La-Z-Boy UK’s launches will include Gizmo, with fridge, iPod docking station with speakers and 10-point heat and

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Top: Seconique’s Eclipse Above: Breasley’s All Seasons mattress Left: Winsor’s Stockholm

massage functions, and Orlando, an all-American range with a high back and plump cushions. Nordlux UK will reveal the Funk lighting range, with 90 colour combinations. New from Panthel is the Median bedroom collection featuring wardrobe systems with both hinged and gliding doors available in several veneers, a choice of lacquers and mirrors. Bed frames, which are available in UK sizes, can also accommodate electric adjustable mattresses and a full range of chests of drawers in various heights and widths, complement the range. Seconique celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012, marking it

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with a plethora of launches at the show. These include coordinating dining and bedroom furniture to the Corona range alongside new beds, bedroom and dining sets and an updated ordering website. As part of a brand relaunch, Sherry Designs will unveil three oak ranges. TCS’s launches include 10 Italian leather models in modern colours and a host of recliner options. These include touchbutton electric recliners, centre recliners so all seats recline on a three-seater sofa, and three-seater sofas with two extra-wide recliners. From Touchwood Global are five wholesale ranges,

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including the Oak Beam, Charlotte oak bedroom and Flagstaff painted collection with oak tops, and it is expanding the Montpellier oak collection with a slatted bedstead. Wiemann’s Amsterdam has the option of grey or white carcases combined with graphite grey or black glass fronts with sliding and hinged door wardrobe options. Rimini is an entry level range in a black carcase, with black glass doors. Atlanta is a budget slider offered in 150cm or 200cm widths in walnut and golden maple with mirrored doors. Donna is a semi-traditional design in a new rough cut oak finish. Astoria in beech, is more traditional in style and features locks and keys to doors. London has been reinvented as an entry-level range. Winsor will expand its oak Stockholm living room and dining collection into the bedroom, with a natural blond finish, softclose doors and drawers, and dovetailed joints.

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Above: Panthel’s Median Right: TCS’s Country Below: Sherry will debut three ranges

Barlow Tyrie, tel: 01376 557 600 BDI, tel: 01904 528 090 Breasley, tel: 01629 821 510 Cavalio, tel: 01782 569 840 Celebrity, tel: 01773 604 607 Cmcadeiras, tel: 00 351 2 2415 6509 Con-tempo, tel: 01985 212 117 Elano, tel: 00 353 4548 7145 Elstead Lighting, tel: 01420 82 377 FIT/WCFM, tel: 020 7256 5558 HD Asian Art, tel: 0113 251 2236 La-Z-Boy UK, tel: 01282 869 888 Nordlux UK, tel: 01200 422 777 Panthel, tel: 01923 850 662 Seconique, tel: 0121 506 4888 Sherry Designs, tel: 00 353 478 9309 TCS, tel: 00 353 42 935 1351 Touchwood Global, tel: 02380 420 300 Wiemann, tel: 01482 635 283 Winsor, tel: 01925 291 511

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Above: Bordeaux Left: Toledo

‘We are committed to supporting both our British customers and suppliers wherever possible’ With the economy proving challenging to say the least, Kingstown is doing everything possible to research and develop ranges that are ideal for the British market, says Geoff Brailsford, group sales director. ‘We continue to launch exciting products and expand and enhance our existing ranges, including some of Kingstown’s bestsellers,’ he says. ‘The demise recently of some long established names in both retail and manufacturing, and the difficulty our industry finds itself in, makes everyone at Kingstown even more determined and pushes us even harder to succeed in producing readyassembled furniture which has wide appeal – products that suit every room, are multi-functional, and follow the current fashion trends,’ he says. Brailsford cites the 2011 launch of Bordeaux as an example. ‘Following the trend of high gloss grey in kitchens and ladies’ fashions moving to shades of grey, we researched the market and found, in conjunction with our supplier, a beautiful smoky oak foil. The Bordeaux bedroom range was only launched last

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year and is now our fastest growing range,’ he says. It has a smoky oak finish with strong mitred design features, combined with smoked glass tops and chunky brushed nickel handles and metal drawer runners for an easy glide action. The Toledo range, he says, shows that older ranges can be given new life. ‘An all-time classic is brought up to date with the Toledo range of bedroom furniture. With a warm oak finish, bevelled mirrors, bull-nosed doors and metal pewter ring handles, this elegantly designed furniture will look good in any bedroom. And like all good classics it will keep looking good for years to come,’ he says. The company produces around 7,500 bedroom and lounge cabinets every week, which are distributed by its own transport fleet to homes and warehouses around the British Isles. ‘We are committed to supporting both our British customers and suppliers wherever possible,’ adds Brailsford. Kingstown Furniture, tel: 0844 880 5100

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Amsterdam

Elite high headboard bed

Stockholm

Taking centre stage on the Julian Bowen stand is the Stockholm bedroom collection combining an oak finish with contrasting white high gloss finish drawer fronts and doors. ‘This contemporary design reflects the growing trend for white in the bedroom,’ says Emmett Lenaghan, Julian Bowen commercial director. ‘The show will see us continue to breathe new life into the market.’ Amsterdam is a chunky oak bed using oak solids and veneers finished in a matt lacquer, while the Elite high headboard bed in faux leather offers good value for money. The company continues to expand its offer in the children’s bedroom area with the multi-functional Mika high sleeper and Domino bunk bed both in a white and light oak finish. The Aztec bunk bed, combining wood and metal, takes its inspiration from the company’s bestselling Aztec range of single and double beds. ‘The new Papplewick single bed has detailing reminiscent of the Victorian era while a new desk and hutch has been introduced into the Cameo bedroom range to further strengthen this collection and establish the Cameo’s position as the bestselling white bedroom collection in the UK,’ says Lenaghan.

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Mika high sleeper

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Morris Furniture Group will launch ranges for its four brands at the show. ‘G Plan returns to the NEC with the launch of an elegant and classically designed new teak living and dining range. Also being released at the Birmingham exhibition is the vintage French chic painted bedroom range Picasso, with a stunning slightly-distressed finish,’ says George McGraw, Morris Furniture Group joint md. Relaxateeze continues to cater for all needs with more products and options, he says. There are additions to the Buonissimo fabric collection, including the Mohito colour fabric, the Grigio swivel chair and the Campari chair and three-seater. ‘Beautifully shaped club accent chairs focusing on distinctive design and comfort will also be launched in Birmingham,’ he says. ‘The eye-catching combination of white high gloss and LED lighting in Zone Furniture’s Moods created a buzz at last summer’s Manchester Furniture Show. Zone will follow this up at the NEC with the continuation of contemporary design for modern living through the launch of Breeze, a fresh living and dining range in attractive light oak. Morris will also use the setting of Interiors UK to introduce its delicately fashioned white painted bedroom range, Boutique, while the living and dining range, Storm, will also be launched in ash with an oak finish. Morris Furniture Group, tel: 0141 300 7200

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‘By having a display model, retailers do not have to invest in great quantities of stock, yet they can still provide their customers with a good service’ Audio-visual and home office furniture company, Jual Furnishings, will be expanding its product offer at the show, increasing its occasional furniture range. ‘We will be previewing a large range of new coffee tables and lamp tables as well as showing our successful Curve range,’ says Julie Powell, Jual Furnishings director. ‘Visitors to the show will also be able to see a range of innovative high gloss TV stands. We are delighted to add these unique designs to our AV furniture range. The JF019 will be delivered with two sets of front covers – stunning walnut veneer or beautiful high gloss white. This stand offers versatility and value for money as it will give the end user a choice of finishes without the need to buy two stands,’ she says. To free-up cashflow, Jual Furnishings encourages retailers to put a display model in-store while it can deliver the products the next day. Jual offers a direct home delivery service at no extra cost. ‘Many retailers have already embraced this service and are doing well from using this concept. By having a display model, retailers do not have to invest in great quantities of stock, yet they can still provide their customers with a good service. The company offers a no minimum order quantity policy, which is backed up by next day delivery, on orders received before 3pm, and a full after sales service.’ Jual Furnishings, tel: 01443 816 982

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Above: CoolBlue mattress Right: Inside the Pocketflex mattress Left: GelFlex mattress core

‘A great alternative to traditional latex mattresses’ Icon Designs’ new Gelflex mattress range incorporates Laygel foam to provide a sensational sleeping environment, says Zed Hussain, Icon Designs director. ‘It’s a great alternative to traditional latex mattresses. The convoluted sleep surface coupled with a luxurious 400g quilted cover provides a perfectly balanced comfort layer to enhance the sleep experience further,’ he says. It is available in two models: GelFlex20, a 20cm mattress with 7cm of Laygel and 13cm of Reflex foam and GelFlex 25, a 25cm mattress with 7cm of Laygel and 18cm of Reflex foam. The Pocketflex mattress range also uses the cover and offers foam encapsulated pocket springs with a choice of visco-elastic and Reflex foam or CoolBlue and Reflex foam. CoolBlue was developed with Vitafoam to offer a cooler alternative to standard visco-elastic memory foam. The advanced PU based memory-foam offers the same feel and pressure relieving properties as the equivalent density viscoelastic memory foam but without the associated heat. ‘Although CoolBlue gives and cradles you in the same way as

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regular memory foam, its low, almost-zero, visco-elastic threshold means the foam doesn’t over-react to bodyheat to mould around the sleeper, which is the major contributing factor to the heat associated with sleeping on memory foam mattresses. This mattress is further enhanced by its beautiful cover made from Elas a luxurious, state-of-the-art fabric from Lava Textiles of Belgium,’ says Hussain. ‘Cutting-edge knitting technology is used to create the superluxurious 620g quilted effect which not only looks and feels sumptuous but also maintains a true four-way stretch ability which perfectly complements the adjustments in the CoolBlue memory foam beneath it.’ There are two models in CoolBlue range: CoolVisco 20, a 20cm mattress with 7cm of CoolBlue memory foam and 13cm of Reflex foam and the CoolVisco 25, a 25cm mattress with 7cm of CoolBlue memory foam and 18cm of Reflex foam. Next day delivery and a home delivery service is offered on the mattresses. Icon Designs, tel: 01254 662 113

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Douglas, like all products, is delivered from stock

Aspen includes a painted option

‘Each piece offers a stylish alternative to “me too” products’ Rowico will show off its Aspen shabby chic collection of living and dining furniture. ‘First displays of this range were delivered to UK retailers during November and after only a short time are generating encouraging sales,’ says Nick Tuck, director of Rowico’s UK subsidiary Interlink Furniture Solutions. Such is the company’s confidence in the reclaimed shabby chic look that it is following up with another collection, Douglas, which offers an interesting alternative on the reclaimed theme.

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Tuck says the range is already selling well in Scandinavia, and like all of its products, is delivered from stock and exclusive to Rowico. ‘These products are genuinely constructed using old doors and other timber, mostly pine, much of which is well over a 100 years old. Each piece is to a large extent unique in its markings and timber characteristics and offers a real stylish alternative to the endless string of “me too” commodity products in the market,’ adds Tuck. Interlink Furniture Solutions, tel: 01249 821 748

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Richard Whitbread, FST technician manager (left) presents Barry Jones, the new technician for the Norfolk area, with his certification at the conclusion of his training and induction programme

Technicians inspect all types of furniture

‘FIRA stands for independence, expertise and integrity’ FIRA Service Technicians will highlight its expanded UK and Republic of Ireland coverage at the show, having recruited six technicians to assist clients in resolving furniture complaints. The technicians offer impartial validation of product complaints; deciding whether an onsite repair is appropriate and offering advice to the customer if no manufacturing fault is found. Technicians inspect all types of domestic furniture including upholstery, cabinet and beds. ‘There are over 80 highly-skilled FIRA Service Technicians experts, all of which carry the same equipment, have undertaken the same training at FIRA’s Stevenage training centre, and follow the same procedures. This ensures consistency of quality, wherever the customer happens to live,’ says John Oliver, FIRA Service Technicians manager. ‘Service Technicians have been resolving furniture complaints for the industry for around 15 years and are the only furniture care and repair service backed by the integrity and independence of FIRA. We work with over 50 leading furniture retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who rely on our independent and impartial expertise to resolve customer complaints.’ FIRA Service Technicians has recently been relaunched with a

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new logo reflecting its FIRA International parentage. Marketing literature, an updated website, and a video outline the benefits of its services. The brand redesign was prompted by a market research with the input of existing clients and other industry contacts, says Oliver. Feedback indicated two valuable attributes: the backing from FIRA International and FIRA Service Technician’s access to the company’s extensive resources and technical knowledge. As a result of these attributes, 90% of products on average are retained. This satisfies most consumers because it avoids the inconvenience of reordering or reselection. ‘FIRA is well-known internationally for its involvement throughout the global furniture supply chain and its wide range of independent expert services. Its furniture testing, consultancy, ergonomics and The Furniture Ombudsman legal expertise provide FIRA Service Technicians with a valuable resource which makes us stand out from our competitors. The FIRA brand stands for independence, expertise and integrity and these values are fully shared by FIRA Service Technicians,’ says Oliver. FIRA Service Technicians, tel: 01438 777 700

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‘Whilst bonded leather has remained a popular budgetary choice for upholstered products during the current economic climate, there still remains a significant market for real leather products. Global Furniture Alliance offers a range of high quality, upholstered leather recliner chairs in a variety of colours and styles to suit every customer’s requirements. Ranging from the London, a stylish leather faced recliner, to the Mars which has been a popular seller for the company for the past five and a half years,’ says a company spokesman. ‘Interiors UK is set to be an exciting time for GFA and a great way to kick start the year, with the launch of a fresh and innovative range of chairs in both real and bonded leather. ‘The Mayfair, being displayed in a beautiful berry red leather is already looking to be a clear favourite, with its elegant shape, rich colour and high quality workmanship it is clear to see why. The Chelsea and the Kensington, upholstered in the highest quality of bonded leather are set to be big competitors for current GFA bestsellers. Both are available in cream with an additional colour option of chestnut brown for the Kensington. GFA is confident that both models will receive keen interest and be well received by our customers. ‘User satisfaction is at the forefront of every product design with ease of use playing a major part. Designed to offer optimum comfort and ease of use, each model offers a superb sit and a neat Scandinavian clicker for a smooth, easy recline action.’ Global Furniture Alliance, tel: 01291 645 080

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SHOW GUIDE Newark in maple and cherry (inset)

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Offering compact, practical dining ranges in many different styles covering a variety of price points has been G&P’s speciality since its inception in 1998 and Neil Godfrey, G&P director says this will continue. ‘Many dining options available today do not meet the growing need for space-efficient, practical sizes necessary for the modern home. By offering tables in these sizes but also with functional extending options, including draw-leafs, fliptops and drop-leaves, we not only meet this demand but offer more by ensuring the best use is made of the space available,’ he says. Last year G&P introduced Somerset and this year it is launching Devon, a round extending flip-top table with a leather chair option. ‘As a more price competitive option to oak, Somerset, with its chunky appearance and easy-to-use extensions, has been a success. Now, with the additional choice of a round table and leather chair, I am confident of building on this success,’ says Godfrey. G&P has had considerable success with the Windsor House dining collection over the past two years. The range offers six practical, compact extending dining tables, two styles of chair and various cabinet and occasional pieces. The Lincoln is the most popular set in the range and, considering this, Cheshire, a similar set with a modified design

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Lincoln in maple and cherry (inset)

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will be launched. The Newark, with its unique swivel, flip-top action, is also proving a success. ‘Some eight ranges will be on show including the Glass collection, which has been the star range in recent months, and also the Cubic Oak, Metro and Lyon Oak collections,’ adds Godfrey. G&P Furniture, tel: 01429 280 200

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Cream of the crop Fourteen of the country’s best young designers will showcase their work at New Design Britain. Some 140 young designers entered the competition this year with the winners of each category gaining a placement with a leading industry supplier as well as a one to one consultation with Sketch Consultancy.

The judges – Chloe Macintosh, Made.com founder; Anna Rigby, John Lewis head buyer; Rob Scarlett, former winner and Scarlett Design UK owner; design journalist Barbara Chandler and Harlequin Fabrics’ Claire Greenfield – selected four finalists for the Furniture, Fabrics, Surface Coverings and Furnishing Accessories categories.

FURNITURE Gregg Parsell’s Revival

Liam Treanor’s Savoye

James Uren, Luso Lounger This modern reinterpretation of the chaise longue ’evolved from looking at redundant furniture and reinventing it to suit the way in which we live today,’ says Uren. ‘The addition of a footstool means there are a number of different ways in which it can be used: a day bed, lounger, chair, footstool. The Luso Lounger is an interesting asymmetric form that is versatile and makes excellent use of space. The under-frame has been constructed using American cherry and the shell of the lounger is made from lacquered plywood.’ Liam Treanor, Savoye ‘The Savoye chair is functional and comfortable, as well as visually pleasing and robust,’ says Treanor. ‘For several years I have been critical of designs both old and new and wanted to bring something to the market that is commercially viable with a fresh aesthetic. I am a fan of Scandinavian design, with clean lines, pale timbers and

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Lucy Porter’s Out The Corner of your Eye Pheasant and Fox

cushion with an off-centre stitch line detail to encourage the users to sit closer together.’

James Uren’s Luso Lounger

a visually lightweight aesthetic which has influenced the outcome of this product and many of my others. The Savoye chair is available in seven colours and is currently manufactured in Manchester.’ Gregg Parsell, Revival ‘Revival is a domestic upholstered sofa, reminiscent of 1960s furniture design,’ says Parsell. ‘A fully considered form that is designed to enhance any environment when freestanding or positioned against a wall. It is a high-end product constructed from American white oak, Glacier White Corian and upholstered in leather with contrasting top-stitching. The two-seat sofa of the range incorporates a single seat and back

Lucy Porter, Out The Corner of your Eye Pheasant and Fox Porter’s multifunctional furniture (storage, seating and side tables) coordinates with the Running Squirrel and Eagle Owl wall hooks/decorative wall art which has been shortlisted for the Furnishings Accessories award (see page 88). ‘It is a collection of interior pieces based around the British great outdoors and rediscovering the excitement of spotting an animal within the local environment,’ she says. ‘Capturing the sense of animals creeping and hiding around us. This concept stemmed from the social issues connected with children’s increased use of technology and in turn the decreasing amounts of time children spend playing outside, learning and connecting with their local environments.’

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FABRICS Penny Seume’s New York

Joy Herman’s Bricks

Laura Daley’s The River Thames at Night

Laura Daley, The River Thames at Night ‘This hand-woven art installation piece tells the story of the stunning city lights alongside the River Thames in London from Tower Bridge to The Houses of Parliament,’ says Daley. ‘It has been designed to look like a landscape painting mirroring both the buildings and their casting reflections. My inspiration came from taking night time photographs and then piecing them together to make a panoramic landscape of the Thames. ‘The piece has been hand-woven using spun silk dyed by hand to accurately match the colours to the photographs. The bottom of each colour has then been dip-dyed in black to give the impression that they are fading into the darkness, creating a sense of movement similar to the rippling reflections in the water.’ Joy Herman, Bricks ‘The initial concept for this work centred on Northern England between the wars and was further inspired by Bauhaus

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Colleen Ellington’s Blue Kudo

Wiener Werkstatte and mid-century modern textile design,’ says Herman. ‘Conceptually Bricks acknowledges the current trend of up-cycling. It does this by using the brick wall of a Yorkshire Victorian terraced house and a section of 1940s fabric doily and transforms them into interesting motifs within an exciting contemporary textile pattern. The colour palette is inspired by sandstone and red brick mills, soot and white linen as well as colour trend forecasts.’ Colleen Ellington, Blue Kudo ‘My style and way of working is unique, embracing new computer aided cutting equipment and materials, using CAD in the initial stages, adapting and reworking by hand on to fabrics, creating bespoke one-off interior furnishing fabrics,’ says Ellington. ’My current collection grew from sketches and a travel journal recorded during a trip home to South Africa, the game farm in the Kalahari and Cape Town.

‘My aim is to combine African and European influences, to play with imagery like South African buck styled in a contemporary way with a colour palette that breaks with tradition. I am extending my skills and technology to print my design and upholster my first chair.’ Penny Seume, New York Seume used the urban landscape as inspiration for atmosphere, texture and colour. ‘I combine the traditional fine art techniques of painting and collage with contemporary digital print, to create bespoke and limited edition fabrics. All designs are created, printed and made in the UK using natural fabrics, linen and velvet. The New York collection of furnishing fabric, cushions, lamps and wallpaper, was created in response to the grids, shapes and textures within the iconic skyline and architecture of the city. In addition, the imagery and colours pay tribute to the work of Edward Hopper and Van Gogh.’

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SURFACE COVERINGS

Yuri Meneghelli’s Leather Pix

Wendy Braithwaite’s Kookaburra

Yuri Meneghelli’s Leather Pix Inspired from the mosaic making work of craft, Leather Pix combines traditional materials and processes with modern technology and style. ‘The result is a fresh new wallcovering product that brings warmth and elegance to interiors,’ says Meneghelli. ‘Apart from its purely aesthetic aspects, the concept expresses strong respect for materials: FSC certified plywood is used for this practically zero waste production (only wood shaving from CNC cuts are lost in the process) which recovers leather offcuts for the composition of graphics. Graphics and finish can be customised.’ Rachel Hagger, A Room With A View ‘I designed a collection of commercial but contemporary wallpapers based on my own brief – A Room With A View,’ says Hagger. ‘The idea behind this theme was about structures within landscapes so looking at architecture through buildings, pylons, and scaffolding. My initial drawings and photos came from Newcastle, Durham, London, Liverpool and my home town of Darlington. ‘My collection is aimed towards a male

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Rachel Hagger’s A Room With A View

audience and I looked at companies such as Sanderson, Cavern Home and Trove as my inspiration for colour and layout. All my wallpapers are hand screen printed using my linear, almost abstract, initial drawings which I think gives an organic look to the prints that you can’t get with digital printing.’ Wendy Braithwaite, Kookaburra ‘There is something enthralling in the mastery of the still lifes of the 17th century – tables are piled high with all manner of fruit, flowers and opulent tableware,’ says Braithwaite. ‘Their subtext is also intriguing: while the paintings served as symbols of power and prosperity of the emerging middle classes at this time, they also contain elements to remind the viewer of the transience of life. ‘It was these elements that provided a visual inspiration for my wallpaper, Kookaburra. For my designs, I create large-scale oil paintings and in this work I have recast imagery from the painting, Bouquet in a Glass Vase, by Dutch artist,

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Jan Davidsz de Heem and set it among a Victorian pedestal table and a “visitor” from my home country. ‘As an Australian working in London, I am attracted to the idea of introducing a foreign element to what appears to be a very European setting. I envisage the design as a non-repeating wallpaper – a trompe-l’œil appearing in a study or nook of a room.’

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FURNISHING ACCESSORIES Roland Beaven’s Peaucellier lamp

Lucy Porter’s Running Squirrel and Eagle Owl

Liam Treanor’s Bow lamp

Sophie Adamson’s Design

Sophie Adamson, Design ‘With my work I strive to incorporate a traditional craft with a contemporary edge,’ says Adamson. ‘My entry is from my final year’s project at university. My inspiration for the project began with the simple concept of birds: the shape of their feathers, wings and colours. ‘Alongside this I wanted to explore a diverse range of yarn textures and thicknesses, incorporating hand and machine knitting to create a range of designs and stitches. I also hand-dyed the majority of my yarns to gain the exact colour combinations desired. My aim was to create products that showed off the knitting and were all about the craft.’

turn circular motion into linear motion, overcoming an engineering conundrum of the time,’ explains Beaven. ‘The Peaucellier lamp, born of an appreciation of the beauty and tangibility of mechanisms, draws on the aesthetic of mechanical objects while employing the functionality that is commonly associated with them. ‘The ceiling-hung frame and mechanism of the lamp, made from aluminium, acts as an electrical conductor for the low voltage LED bulb, enabling the lamp to maintain its clean lines uninterrupted by electrical wiring. The sand filled counterweight doubles as a handle for adjustment of the lamp’s height.’

Roland Beaven, Peaucellier lamp ‘The Peaucellier straight-line linkage, invented in 1864, was the first linkage to

Liam Treanor, Bow lamp The design-led lighting market is dominated by plastic and metal

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products, says Treanor. ‘The Bow lamp uses the wonderful properties of wood to allow a curved component to be produced from straight fully seasoned timber. The lighting flex is hidden within the lamp upright. The lamps can be made from ash, oak or walnut and comes with a globe energy saving bulb.’ Lucy Porter, Running Squirrel and Eagle Owl Porter says the wall hooks/decorative wall art, along with her multifunctional furniture, ‘create an innovative setting for laminate and hand embroidery, eradicating its mundane stereotypes within the fun, illustrative and colourful product. Bringing embroidery into a functional and contemporary environment while showing the crisp beauty and versatility of laminate.’

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31.5

4.5

2.1

50.25

7.5

11.5

2.25 m²

8.5

Content by Conran

246.5

G Plan Upholstery

1/D52

1/D53

14.5

8.5

Ashwood Designs Ltd

15.40

10 42

2.5 1/E5

1/E11

1/F2

Trowbridge Tudor Oak Gallery 1/D42

Westbridge Furniture

1/E33

Hatch

Winsor Furniture Limited

11.5

1/E45

1/E47 7

1/E65

8.5

14.5

1/E78

VISITORS ENTRANCE

5.5

Jonathan Covercraft Charles UK 15 Upholstery Ltd

1/E50

10 5.5

Roller Shutters

38.5

Organisers Office

2.25 m²

123.5

Interio Ltd

Strongbow

22.5

2.5 1/F5

1/E71

1/E20

1/F33

116

1/E70

1/F40

5 9.5

5.5

1/F51

9.5

14.5

1/F70

1.5

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1.4

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SHOW GUIDE

C51 C55 C5/C10 E15 G5 B45 A10 C24 C26

Celio Chameleon Christopher Mudd Design Collins & Hayes Furniture Content by Conran Covercraft Upholstery David Colwell Design David Gundry Upholstery Days Upholstery

F2 C49 G65 D5 D42 F40 C80 E33 C78

Derwent Upholstery DiGiò Duresta Upholstery Ercol Furniture Family Tree Furniture Fourneaux de France Frank Hudson Fusion Designs UK G Plan Upholstery

E20 TOUTE F5 G50 A1 F60 G6 C40 E5

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SHOW GUIDE Gascoigne Designs G21 Halo F51 Hawkins Bros A40 Heico Fasteners UK A15 Henderson Russell C54 Iain James Furniture E50 Incanto Divani TOUTE Infiniti F2 Interio F62 Isaac Hirst Fine Furniture A3 James Hare FAB17 Jim Dickens FAB2 John Sankey D39 Jonathan Charles UK F33 Justsoart E48 Kandola FAB1 Kobe UK FAB3 Lloyd Loom Of Spalding B35 London Metropolitan University A15 Murfin B80 Parker Knoll G15 Pierson Solid Oak F2 Portfolio Collection B16 Pughs Antiques A7 REH Kennedy G2 Richard Stamp Agencies F2 Rug-Maker.com C45 Sandringham Fine Art C47 Sherry Designs G34/G34A Sinclair Matthews C76 Sitting Firm A6 Sofitalia TOUTE Spirit E78 Starbay Europe G80 Steed Upholstery G37 Strongbow E71 TCH Furniture C60 The Original Book Works C44 Trowbridge Gallery E47 Tudor Oak E45 Virtual Worlds by Logicom C42 Westbridge Furniture E78 Whitehead Designs E11 Willis & Gambier (UK) B25 Winsor Furniture E65 Wood Bros. (Furniture) C35 Wychwood Design A18 Yarwood Leather FAB12

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Carpet Express UK Cavalio Floors CMcadeiras Con-tempo Manufacturing Couture Danalight by KT Group Demart UK EBRU

VE DOOR 2.4

VE DOOR 1.6

VE DOOR 2.3

VE DOOR 2.5

0.44 m²

1.44 m²

0.44 m²

10.5

Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers

2/B26

10.5

ACID

2/B28

FIRA International Ltd 10.5

2/C58

BFC

2/C60 6

175.5

13 13

299

130

4 .5

4.5

2/A42

2/A40

13.5

3.5

5 3

5.5

16.5

54.25

0.44 m²

4.5

24.75

Panaget

0.44 m²

1.44 m²

0.44 m²

1.44 m²

Fertini

9.5

BCU

9.5

Fleite Mobiliário

4 3

Hampshire Garden

Company

2/F20

13.5

Millennium Hardwoods

2/F9 Unnatural Flooring

7.5

2/F13 2/F10

4.5

Company Ltd

2/E11

31.5

2/B23

2/C27

Aleal

Furniture Origins (UK) Ltd

2/D21

MUEBLES GALLEGO SANCHEZ, S.L. 16

8.5

Saluc SA

2/A20

29.75

224

5.5

3.30

3.08

2/E9

8.01

12.5

1.44 m²

Fama

2.17

Mollio

9.48

7.5

38.5

7.5

5.5

12.5

Z 7.5

Brunstad AS

Rom AG

2/A14

Artcopi

Couture S.A.R.L 38.5

31.5

12.25

2/A4

182

MITO 1964

ZAGO

110

12.25

2/A5

156

Access To Hall 2 (High Level)

52.5

162.5

EBRU B.V.

2/A6

56.25

Con-tempo Manufacturing Ltd 24.5

2/A12

2/A23 2/A11 2.4 Interior m² Furnishing MEUBLES Agency MINET London intr38.5 10 25 2/A16 2/A7 2/A8

3 JTS Cushions Ltd

7.5

Topcret

Furlong Flooring

2 2/F4

7.5

Calligaris S. P. A

2/C5

2/B5

138.56

2/A10

168

18.75

2.5 2/G2 2 Alpaca Rugs 14 2/F3

7.5

67.5

3/G10 Ornate Carpets Ltd 22.5

Westminster Teak

2/E5

67.5

41.25

1.44 m²

Note: This door will need to be moved

1.43

30.25

2/D5

160.18

5.5

2/B3

5.5 0.59

5.5

12.5

0.5

113.76

0.59 0.5

35.76

5.5

43.25

Forege

2/A3

Boissigny

2/A2

Kok Maison

2/A1

0.57

12.5

0.5

84.5

Funkey Colourz Ltd

2/C1

27.5

Oxleys

2/E1

2/E3

LIFT

80.75

Ernest Menard

2/G1

3/H1

Organisers Office

56.25

Abbeylands Furniture Co. Ltd

3/G1a

1.5

PHS T/A Ascott 9 3 Designs

2/A13

2/A15

CadLine Kft 7.5

2/A18

KODRETA furniture, s.r.o. 3.5 1 22.75 2/A17

2/A19

Sits Sp. z.o.o.

2/B15

3.32

2/C10

2/C20

MAB

Kingsway Cane Furniture Ltd

12.5 7.81

2 2/F6

7.5

Rama Carpets Ltd

William Armes Ltd

3/G4

Rockford

2 2/F5

Barlow Tyrie Ltd

2/D7

0.44 m²

1.44 m²

0.44 m²

12.62

11.25

0.44 m²

16.5 0.44 m²

2.5

Cavalio Floors

2/F8

Parkside Tiles

2/G7

2 3/G3

3/D3 Colors By Copenhagen

This door will 2/G6Note: need to be moved V4 Woodflooring

1.44 m²

2/E7 2/E6

31.5

Ramezani (London) Ltd 28

2/G8

3/C1

2 2/F7

VE DOOR 2.1

Skovby Mobelfabrik A/S

160

192

10 Furniture 10

Furniture Origins (UK) Ltd

2/D14

Breeze House Company Ltd

2/E12

VE DOOR 1.7

10.5

3/G17

2/E13 Oriental Mastercraft Rugs Carpets & Rugs

2/A26 2/A22

2/B24

2.5

110

Oriental Weavers Carpet Express UK Ltd 24.5 Group 36

2/E20

16.5

2/F11

2/A29

2/F14 2/F12

1.44 m²

Demart Carpet

3/G20

Petraluxe GmbH

2/A25

3.5

48.56

Peressini Casa Srl

2/B18

123.5

Venier Mobilificio Spa

2/B19

2/C30

2/D31

73.12

14 2/E26

CMcadeiras

2/D30

2/E29

Anna V Rugs

2/E25

0.44 m²

13.75

4.5

2/F15

New Design Britain

5.5

Neodalle Ltd

2/F18

1.44 4 m² 5.75

2/G23

Leica Geosystems Ltd

2/F24

UKCF

2/G27

VE DOOR 2.2

The Games Room Company 13.5 12.25

4.5

2/A40a

2/A44 The Games Room Company 12.25

2/B38

Ton a.s.

169

2/B32

2/A46

Fine Furniture 15

2/B34

2/A33 2/A31

4.5

Jahnke GmbH & Co. KG

hocoholz Hofstetter 4 & Co 12

7.5

Bar

Seminar Theatre

2/D41

2.5

2/B36

1.44 m²

VIP & Media Centre

13.5

2.5 7.5

7.5

1.5

4.5 3.5 2.5

VE DOOR 3.1

13.5

5.5 3.5

3.5

4.5 5.5

Interiors 1900 Ltd

4.5

Capital Garden Products Ltd

0.44 m²

3.5 3.5 3.5

1.20

3.5

5.12

2/E61

2.5 02.5

3.5 3.5

2.82

5.5 2.5

3.66 3.5

3.5

7.14

5.5

3.5 3.5

1.5

5.5 7.5

7.5

Optimum International

7.5

4.5 5.5

2.5 3.5

15.5 6.5

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Boissigny A2 Breeze House Company E12 British Contract Furnishing Association A32 Brunstad C5 CadLine Network A17 Calligaris B5 Capital Garden Products E26

3.5

A33 C27 G2 E25 A5 A46 A13 D7

4.5

5.5 4.5

Greenapple Systems

5.5

5.5 ceiling height 1610

5.5 6.5

7.5

ACID Aleal Alpaca Rugs Anna V Rugs Artcopi Artedi UK Ascott Designs Barlow Tyrie 5.5 1.5

5.5 7.5

13.5

94 4.5

2 16

VISITORS ENTRANCE

Organisers Office

Culinary Concepts

162

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F20 F8 D30 A12 A4 C1 F12 A7

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SHOW GUIDE Ernest Menard Fama Fertini Fine Furniture FIRA International Fleite - MobiliĂĄrio Forege

Cavalio Lightline Travertine

G1 C10 C30 B34 C58 A29 A3

Funkey Colourz Furlong Flooring Furniture Origins (UK) Greenapple Systems Jahnke JTS Cushions Kingsway Cane Furniture

C1 F4 D21/D14 B3 D41 A10 E9

Kodreta Furniture A19 Kok Maison A1 MAB F6 Mastercraft Rugs E20 Meubles Minet A11 Millennium Hardwoods E6 MITO 1964 A8 Mollio C20 Muebles Gallego Sanchez A22 Office & Reception Planters A42 Optimum International A15 Oriental Carpets & Rugs E13 Oriental Weavers Group F11 Oxleys E1 Parkside Tiles E7 Peressini Casa B18 Petraluxe A25 Ramezani (London) G11 Rockford F5 Rom D5 Saluc A20 Sits B15 Skovby Mobelfabrik B23 The Games Room Company A40/A40A Ton B32 Topcret F3 UKCF F24 Unnatural Flooring Company F9 Venier Mobilificio B19 Westminster Teak E5 Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers A35 Zago A6

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Contemporary elegance Sasso ODE, a contemporary oak dining and bedroom range with veneered panelling, will take pride of place on Furniture Origin’s stand, D14/D21 in Hall 2, at Interiors UK in Birmingham (22-25 January 2012). The understated yet distinctive angled joint detailing, such as wooden handles, gives this

collection a modern appearance to exude just the right blend of character and elegance and perfectly complement any home. All Furniture Origins products are available on a direct container programme and also from our South Wales distribution facility. The team at Furniture Origins looks forward

CONTACT DETAILS The Former Sanken Building, Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Mid Glamorgan CF45 4XA T: 0845 223 4900 F: 0845 223 4901 Barry Webb, sales director: E: barry.webb@furnitureorigins. co.uk; M: 07702 603971 Andrew Cavaciuti, sales agent for South West and Wales: E: Andrew.cavaciuti@furnitureorigins.co.uk; M: 07500 830888 Alan Endersbee, area sales manager Midlands/North West/

to welcoming you to our stand during the show. Take the time to visit and view our complete collections. If you require any further details please contact Teresa Reaney on: 0845 223 4900 or alternatively your local sales representative – details below.

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SHOW GUIDE VE DOOR 3.4

VE DOOR 3.3

Removeable Access Screen

VE DOOR 3.5

Removeable Access Screen

CIMC

LP4

2.5

3/D21

2 70

3/D20

Black Country Metalworks Ltd 26 2

160.56

2.5

3/G22 Roost Furnishings Ltd 30.06

3/F20 24

1.44 m²

3.5

3 30

Marshall Arts

3/K17 3/J18 TS Homeware 17.5

3 30

2.5

1.5

Hanlin

61.7

8.25

3/H16 3

Kaikoo Ltd

3/H18 6

1.5

Open Retail Solutions Ltd

Yearn Glass & Co

R V Astley

3/J20

R V Astley

6 16

2 3/G18

2 3/H22

Red Mud

2 3/F18

3/F19

3/E16 6

3.5

Lifestyle Arts & Crafts 22.5 Limited

1.44 m²

5 3/E28 3/D24 R Tuscanor Hamilton Lighting & Co Ltd Ltd

3/G21

136

3 9

136

1 3/D23 Frostfire Ltd

22.5

D&A

McGowan Rutherford Ltd

3/E32

2.5

J.Pires Lda 8

1.44 m²

International 3/D16 1 Cords & Cables Ltd4 Corp 10 4 4

3/J24

McGowan Rutherford Ltd 73.5

Genesis Fine Arts Ltd

17 17

3/E34

18.56

LP2 SERIP - Mario

3/C30

2 8

Emporium10

The Lighting Association

LP1

LP3

4 10

3/D15

2.5

LP5

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen

LP10

5 40

5.5

1.44 m²

18 18

3/G24

Nordlux

5.5

LP6

2.5

Paulo Coelho 8

1.44 m²

3/D17

LP9 10

CIMC

2.5

LP8

2.5

2 3/F26

3/F25

4 32

2.5

tp24

3/D22 4

13 4

LP7 8

3 8

3 3

Headlamp Restoration International 9 Ltd

C and S Loxton Ltd.

3/C29 2

3/A20

1.5

3/C22

2.5 5

3/B30

3/B31

3/G25 25

3.5

5 2

2 3/F28

3/E40 10

2.5

2.5 3

3/A30

3/C50 3/C51 3/D52 Vintage

3/C48

3/E50

3.5

Farmers Cottage Lamps Ltd 22.5

3.5

2.5

Intelligent Retail 6.25 6.25

3/E35

6.25

3/B24 3/B36

3 4

3/C35

2.5

3/B26 3/B40 6.25

2.5

DVD Technology Ltd

19.5

2.5

3/A50

23.5

4.5

3/C28

2.5

3 22.5

2.5

3.5

2 3/C41

2.5

Azad Electricals12.5 5

2.5

3/B45

2.5

3/A52

2.5

3.5

3/A40 1

1.5

VE DOOR 3.2

3/J15

Mirrortech Ltd

3/FL9

3/FL8

3.5

1.44 m² 4

3.5

Mullan Lighting Design & Manufacturing 15

3/C5 6

3/B3

3/A6

Hill Interiors

5.5

Febland Group Ltd

6 8

10 6

Hampshire Garden Furniture 10 Company Ltd

2/G7 4

2.5

54.25

2/G6 V4 Woodflooring

1.43

William Armes Ltd

30.25

1.44 m²

7.5

6.5

3/J4

Birds & Words 3/G14

3.00

162

11 1.5

234

243

1.44 m²

Com Co

7.88

Premier Hou LLP

3 16

3/H1

Abbeylands Furniture Co. Ltd

3/J1

Culinary Concepts

Minster

56.25 80

12.5

2/G1

18.75

3/G10 Ornate Carpets Ltd 22.5

6.5

Organisers Office

7.5

5.5

Searchlight Electric Ltd

Grand D

2 18 18

3/K

3/J8 3

3/J2

12.5

67.5

3/G4

1.44 m²

Jimmie Martin Ltd

Gallery Direct Ltd

3/G1a

2.5

1.44 m²

Aimbry International Pacific Lifestyle Limited

3 3

Rama Carpets Ltd

5.5

Demart Carpet

5.5

3.5

3.5 10 1.44 4 m² 5.75

1.5

UKCF

2/E61

Ramezani (London) Ltd 28

9 15

2 3/G3

2/G8

4.5

3/G17

3/G20

Inspired Lighting Ltd

1.44 m²

3/J7

3/F2

31.5

2/G23

5.5

10 13

71.5

110

1.44 m² 28.56

3/E2

3 2/G27

3.17 3.30

2 24.56

0.79 1.50

11.50

Illuma Lighting

3/D3 Colors By Copenhagen

3/C1

3/F10

3/F1

Inspired Lighting Ltd

3/D2

VE DOOR 3.1

4.5

Interiors 1900 Ltd

32.5

3/J9

Mumo 3

8 9

3/E6

3/H6

2 13

3/H7

1.44

0.31 m²

136

3/H8

23.06

6.5

3/H4

1.44 m²

3/J10

4.5

3/A4 3.5

2 136

8 7

JH Miller & Sons Ltd

6.5

19.5

Elstead Lighting Ltd

Glass

19.5

5.5

Firstlight Products Ltd

4 16

3/D4

AIPI-Portuguese 3 Lighting Association

Hh 3/D5 AIPI-Portuguese 3 Collection Lighting Association

40.06 3/D18 Okker Ltd 4.5

5 50

3/C3

1.44 m²

Evans Lichfield Ltd

Nikky 4 d'Aguilar

3/H3

3/C4

Oaks Lighting

Truly Minka

3/D7

3/C20 3/C6

3/D10

6.5

4.5

3/A7

8 6.5

Focus SB10 5

3/C11

Hill Interiors

Endon Lighting 17 17 Endon Lighting 17 2 Ltd Ltd

3/E9

3/C8

3.5 6

3/B4 5

3.5

140

Impex Russell Ltd

3/FL11 3/FL12

3/D12

3/D9

5 3

3/C10

3/FL7

3/H9 12

3/H12 Lara Aldridge

Thomas 5 Frederick & Co Ltd 15

Glimpze 4 Ltd 12

0.75

Retrotouch 6

Oaks Lighting

3 6

Birds & Words

3/J11

5.25

3/FL4 3/FL5 7

3/C17

Design 6

3/H10

3/G13

5.25

3.5

3/FL3 7

104

Tiger Moth

4.00

3/FL6

2 3/H14

1.5

3.5

3/FL1 3/FL2

3/H13 3/H11

2 PAR Glass

1.5

3 2

3/D11 First Class Lighting Limited 27

Illuminati S.r.l.

3/H15

0.67

3/A8

Mandarin Arts Ltd 3

3/F12

0.14

3/E11

Chambers International Limited

3/D14

4.5

2.5

3/C13 4

3/D13

1.5

12.5

3/B25 Kosnic (UK) Limited

3/C7

SUBWAY

5.5

Chisholm Inc Ltd

3/C15

2.5

27.5

3/A10

2 3/B27

2.5

5.5

4 U Media Limited T/A A1 Media

Carlos Remes 5 Lighting Co

1.5

3/B16

TERRE D'HAUTANIBOUL

3/B9

Hunsbury LED Ltd

3/A14

5.5

4.5

16.5

Millennium Hardwoods

Company

A1 Media A14 Abbeylands Furniture Co G1A Aimbry International - Pacific Lifestyle F1 AIPI-Portuguese Lighting Association C5/D5/D7 Azad Electricals B45 Birds & Words G13/G14 Black Country Metalworks D20 Boheme LP1 C and S Loxton C22 C Castro Lighting D7 CIMC B30/C29 Carlos Remes Lighting Co B16 Chambers International E9 Chisholm A10 Clifton Lighting LP8 Colors by Copenhagen D3 Cords & Cables D16 Culinary Concepts H1 D&A International E32 DVD Technology A50 Elstead Lighting C4 Emporium LP3 Endon Lighting E11/F12 Evans Lichfield H14 F Ferreira da Silva D5 Farmers Cottage Lamps E35 Febland Group D2 First Class Lighting D11 Firstlight Products C3 Focus C8 Frostfire D23

13.5

7.5

Rockford

2/G2 Alpaca Rugs14 2/F3

Topcret

7.5

2/F6

Ernest Menard

7.5

2/F7

3 21

41.25

2/F20

2/F5

Cavalio Floors

2 14

2/F11

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2/F8

2/F13 2/F10 3

2/F9 Unnatural Flooring 24.75

5.5

Panaget

13.75

5.5

2.5

2/F14 2/F12

2/F15

Neodalle Ltd

7.5

5.5

2/F18

4.5

2.5

5.5

Leica Geosystems Ltd 16.5

VIP & Media Centre

5.5

2/F24 3

4.5

5.5

7.5

VISITORS ENTRANCE

2/F4

Gallery Direct H6 Gap Lighting C10 Genesis Fine Arts F26 Glimpze H11 Hampshire Garden Furniture Company G17 Hanlin H18 Hh Collection C6 Hill Interiors B3/B4 Hunsbury LED B27 Illuma Lighting F10 Illuminati D13 Impex Russell D9 Inspired Lighting E2/E6 Intelligent Retail B36 Interiors 1900 A4 JH Miller & Sons D4 Jorge, Pontes, Monteiro & Ca C5 Kosnic (UK) B25 Lara Aldridge Glass H12 LED Lighting (IESB) FL8 Leica Geosystems G27 Lifestyle Arts & Crafts G21 Mandarin Arts D14/H16 McGowan Rutherford G24 Metal Lux LP8 Mullan Lighting Design & Manufacturing C11 Neodalle G26 Nikky d'Aguilar H9 Ningbo City Daxie Development Zone Xiegu C51

Nordlux D17 Oaks Lighting A6/A8 Okker D18 Open Retail Solutions F20 Ornate Carpets G10 Panaget G29 PAR Glass Design H13 Paulo Coelho LP9 R Hamilton & Co E28 R V Astley F18/G18 Racing Champ Exhibitions HK C51 Rama Carpets G3 Red Mud E16 Retrotouch FL5 Scatter Box G1A Searchlight Electric F2 SERIP - Mario J.Pires Lda LP2 Smithbrook Lighting D9 Terre D'hautaniboul C7 The Lighting Association A20 Tiger Moth H15 TP24 B31 Truly Minka D10 Tuscanor Lighting D24 V MET Industries Co E32 V4 Woodflooring G6 Vintage Headlamp Restoration International D52 Voltolina - Classic Light LP8 William Armes G4 Xiamen Intop Exhibition Company G7 Yearn Glass & Co H22

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We are launching this range at the Interiors Show 2012 at the NEC in January and we are offering a spectacular package deal on these three models. Come and visit us at the show on stand E68, Hall 5.

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R Removeable Access Screen

VE DOOR 3.5

Removeable Access Screen

VE DOOR 3.6

Removeable Access Screen

VE DOOR 3.7 10

3 10

1.44 m²

3/K26 3/K31 Sauce Studios Ltd Julie Langan Glass Design 8

3/M28 Art of Design

3 TLC Media Ltd 6

3/F20

Marshall Arts

3 30

3/J18 3/K17 TS Homeware

Inpress 6

1.44 m²

12.45

Malini

Morris Mirrors Limited

2 14

Artko Ltd

6.79

1.44 m²

6.5

3/N20 4

2.01 3/N19Jo Downs Glass Design Ltd

9.5

Mirrortech Ltd

6.5

127.5

2.5

Oakhouse of Bath 5.25

3/N26

3/N24 Health Connection

3.5 5.5

9.5

3/M17

3/N17

3/N18a Atlantic Homes

5.5

3/N18

Art Marketing Ltd

3/N22

9.5

The Somerset Pine Co

12.25

48.56

2 3/N50

2 3/N21

2.5

1 1 3.5

Ruth Lyne Contemporary Glass

0.5

Montage Fine Art

5 2

6.5

9.5

3/M21 3 24

3/M19

Smart Trading EU Ltd

3 24

3.5

3/M20 3

3/K19

6.5

3 70

3/L22

Panther Parcels & Courier Limited 11.64

3/L16 Amelia Art Glass Ltd

3/M30

3 24

1.5

3/L15

YingHai Ltd. 6

Vincents Interiors

1.5

D & J Simons & Sons Ltd 3/K15a

4.5

7.5

3/J15

3/L19

3/K16

17.5

2.5

1.5 7

1.5

5.5

5.5 61.75

2.5 3/K24

Grupo JK UK Ltd

2.5 3/M22

2.66

3.5

Camelot Pictures Ltd

140

2.5

24.75

66.5

4.5

3/H16 2

Hanlin

3 54

1.44 m²

8.25

R V Astley

1.5

Kaikoo Ltd

3/H18

Open Retail Solutions Ltd

22.75

6.5

7.5

R V Astley

3.5

2.5

2 3/G18

McGowan Rutherford Ltd

7.5

2 3/F18

Red Mud

3/J20

Yearn Glass & Co

2.5

136

3/F19

61.25

17.5 2 4.5 3/K22 3/K21

Britannia Mirrors

2.5

3/G22 Roost Furnishings Ltd 30.06

2.5

McGowan Rutherford Ltd

3.5

2.5

Lifestyle Arts & Crafts 22.5 Limited

1.44 m²

/E16

3/G21

3.5 136

McGowan Rutherford Ltd

2 3/H22

1.13

73.5

3 9

3.5

McGowan Rutherford Ltd

Roller Shutters

Genesis Fine Arts Ltd

17 17

3/L25

3/K23

0.5

Charlotte Bird Fairy Photographs

3/J24

1 1 3/N34

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen

3/M26

Final Touches Framing Ltd

4 10

3/L28 3/G24

3/N28

3/N16 Optimise Solutions Ltd

8.25

5.5

3/F10

Illuma Lighting

3.17 3.30

2 24.56

3/F2

3/F1 6

27 42

Searchlight Electric Ltd

3.00

243

1.44 m²

5.5

10.5

2.5 4.5 5.5

1.44 m²

Hookes

Ambassador Textiles

Swan Retail Ltd

33.75

15.75

4.5 4 Square Logistics 12.5

4.5

31.06

3/N3

3/N4

3.26

3/N7

3/M10

Global Sourcing & Trading Ltd

3/N2

Bluebone Imports Ltd

55.25

3/K3

PD Global

18 16

Derry's Ltd

Trade Fair International

India Jane

16 16

16 9

3.5

61.75

6.5

288

306

144

VE DOOR 3.8

3 17

3/K1

3/J1

112

3/H1

3/L1

12.5

4/A7

2.5

3/A19

4/A21

3.5

3 1

Organisers Office

Steven Shell

51.5

2.5

XYZ Agencies Ltd

Libra Company 4

5 1

8.5

5.5

101.25

4/A5

1.44 m²

4/A15

1.44 4 m²

XYZ Agencies Ltd

138

4/A31

4/A27

12 4.5

16.5

11.5

3 12

4/A20

2.5

4/A24

Shanker Enterprises

8.5

4/A11

4/A10

Furniture News 4/B15

N3 N5 L16 M17 M28 L13 K19 N18A J14 N12 K6 M26 N17 N34 N8 L8B J4 K24 M10 N6 N14 K22 L28 K3 M16 J8 K21 N11 L7

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Health Connection N24 Hookes N15 In2retail N10 India Jane N7 Inpress L15 International Art UK K14 Jadeed Interiors L8A Jansen International UK K13 Jimmie Martin J7 Jo Downs Glass Design N19 Julie Langan Glass Design K26 Kaikoo J20 Katell N10A Katigi Designs M11 Kingfisher Graphics M12 Love Your Room L12 Makasihome K12 Malini K16 Marvell's K5 McGowan Rutherford K23/J24/L25 Midland Reproduction Mirrors N30 Minster J1 Mirrortech J15 Montage Fine Art M21 Morris Mirrors L22 Mumo H7 Oakhouse of Bath N22 Odyssey Scotland M15 Optimise Solutions N16/O16

16.5

89.25

4/A1

Julian Bowen Ltd Scandinavian Pine Company Limited

12.5

16.5

1.5

80.75

LIFT

4 Square Logistics Ambassador Textiles Amelia Art Glass Art Marketing Art of Design Artisan House Europe Artko Atlantic Homes Authentic Models Blue Poppy Art Bluebone Imports Britannia Mirrors Camelot Pictures Charlotte Bird Fairy Photographs Classic Lights & Interiors Colori A Mano Complete Colour D&J Simons & Sons Derry's ECO Furniture Edge Company Expoforum - Polish Companies Final Touches Framing Global Sourcing & Trading Gooch Oriental Carpets Grand Decor Grupo JK UK Hanolex Eyelets HD Asian Art

1.44 m²

Ross Fabrics

10.5

VISITORS ENTRANCE

23.99

73.02

4/A25

Wilde Java

VISITORS ENTRANCE

9.5

Spires Gallery Ltd

0.5

6.5

0.5

1.5 6.5

1.5

2 80

1.5

Minster

56.25

12.5

/G1

0.5

Culinary Concepts

6.5

3 5

1.5

Abbeylands Furniture Co. Ltd

Marvell's Ltd

6.50

7.88

Premier Housewares LLP

/G1a

3.5

4.5

Complete Colour Ltd 39.12

3 12.5

0.5

4 17

0.5

234

ECO Furniture 3/N10

162

27.5

5 4.5

3/N5

3/N15

3/N10a

3/N6

3/L6

11 1.5

3/J2

4 4.5

Sky Rack Ltd

Colori A Mano

Gooch 5 Oriental Carpets Ltd

3/N8 3/N13 Classic Lights & Interiors

3/J4

10.5

Grand Decor

2 18 18

3/L8b

3/K6

1.45

Inspired Lighting Ltd

Aimbry International Pacific Lifestyle Limited

0.75

5.25

3/M5

3/J8 27

Art

7.5

3/M16 5

2 24

3/N9

17.5

4.00

7 7

/E2

Gallery Direct Ltd

Arts

112

3/K5

Zenithart

3/L8

4 5

Picture Connection 6 10

3/N14 Edge Company Blue Poppy Art 12 6

Company 8

2 3

3 Unique

1.44 m²

6.5

3/K7

2.5

2 3/L7 3/M7 2 HDAsian

Jadeed Interiors

3/M13 The Duck

8.5 7

Makasihome

3/M12

3/M9 46.75

3/L8a

6.5

5 6

Jimmie Martin Ltd

Root and Stone 21

42.25

3/J7 3

Inspired Lighting Ltd

1.44 m² 28.56

/E6

Stanze Limited

Hanolex 4 Eyelets

3.5

27 11.50

0.79 1.50

Odyssey Scotland Ltd

3/J9

7.5

0.67

1.44

0.31 m²

0.14

32.5

3/H7

10.5

3/K12

3/K9

Katigi Designs

40.5

16 68.25

Mumo 3 6

21.25

3/L10

3/L11

Love Your Room Ltd

10.5

Authentic 17 Models

3/H3

136

3/H6

31.5

3/K11 3/K10 3/L12

Soames Clock Company

Ora Home Ltd

2.5

6.5

3 6.5

Artisan House Europe Ltd.

2.5

2 3/M15 3/N11 2 3/N12

3/M11

3/L9

2.5

Jansen International UK Ltd

International Art UK Ltd

8.5

3/L13

6.5

Glass

23.06

3/J10

3/K14

3.5

3/H12 Lara Aldridge

3/H8

2.5

6.5

Nikky 4 d'Aguilar

1.44 m²

6.5

3/H4

Thomas 5 Frederick & Co Ltd 15

2 3/K13

3/J14

8.5

Evans Lichfield Ltd

3/J11

9.5

Birds & Words

Endon Lighting 17 17 Endon Lighting 17 2 Ltd Ltd

3/H9 12

Glimpze 4 Ltd 12

3/G13

6.5

Design 6

3/H10

2 3/H14

8.5

3/H13 3/H11 PAR Glass

9.5

Birds & Words 3/G14

Tiger Moth

3/H15

5.25

3/F12

6.5

/E11

Ernest Menard

100

3/M32

3/M29 3/M31 9

4.5

2 3/N30 2 2 Midland Reproduction Mirrors Ltd 34

2.5

10 8

2 3/F26

2.5

3/L40 3/L42

4 8

1.5

2.5

1.5

3/G25

1.5

2 3/F28

3/E40

2.5

/E50

Expoforum

Interiors UK 22-25 January – Hall 3a

SHOW GUIDE

Woodpecker Furniture Ltd

4/B28

Ora Home Panther Parcels & Courier PD Global Picture Connection Premier Housewares Roost Furnishings Root and Stone Ruth Lyne Contemporary Glass Sauce Studios Shadow Curtains Sky Rack Smart Trading EU Soames Clock Company Spires Gallery Stanze Steven Shell Swan Retail The Duck Company The Somerset Pine Co Thomas Frederick & Co Trade Fair International TS Homeware Unique Arts Vincents Interiors XYZ Agencies YingHai Zenithart

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0.5

3 1

0.5

51.5

2.5

VISITORS ENTRANCE

Organisers Office

3.5

0.5

4/A1

4.5

101.25

89.25

0.25 m²

3.5

101

0.90 m²

0.25 m²

2.5

4.5

5/B2

0.25 m²

6.5

164

Breasley Consumer 37 Products Ltd

0.25 m²

4/F5

0.25 m²

14.5

Flexiload Ltd

198

138

14.5

G & P Furniture

0.25 m²

2.9 m²

5/A5

52.5

10.5

Furniture News

4/A21

WALL

10.5

3.5

1.44 m²

0.25 m²

8.5

0.25 m²

128

34.25

4/E22

22.25

2.5

0.25 m²

15.0.90 1m²

Outlook International Furniture Ltd

4/E20

0.25 m²

LPD Ltd

5/A17

391

14.5

4/C17

4.5

102

48.06

181.25

279.06

11.5

VE DOOR 4.7

5/A19

23.99

4/A27

10 15

165

7.5

4/D23

6.5

5.5

4.5

199

1.44 m²

5.5

6.5

121

4/A36

4/B21

187

25 7

Everyday Country Wholesale

8.5

154

200.25

5/A29

31.5

1.5

5/A30

Furniture Clinic

4/E38

4/A45

4.5

62.56

1.44 m²

4/D40

4/C35

5/A31

1.5

5/A41

176

165

4/C41

4/C51

5.5

22.75

9.5

1.44 m²

9.5

19.5

31.5

4.5

4/E62

19.5

1.44 m²

4/D62

19.5

66.5

7.5

5/A67

4/D51

Global Home s.r.o 4/D49

9.5

19.5

165

4/B55

Global Home s.r.o

VE DOOR 5.2

4/E60

4/E75

4/E73

4/D50

4/D44

Privee UAB

4/D47

2 4/C49 4

Classic Furniture Binbrook

2 4/A58

A Haywood & Sons Limited

5/A64

66.5

4/E58

374

JPL Furniture Ltd

4/C40

Freement Furniture UK Ltd

4/E50

202.56

187

JTW Product. Co. Ltd

2 4/B42

Giomani Designs

1.44 m²

7 Star Ltd

Clemence Richard

4/C39

4.5

Devonshire Pine

Jaipur Furniture Ltd

4/C30

4/B40

4/B41

4/A46

VE DOOR 4.6

275

Jual Furnishings Ltd

11.5

ROWICO AB 14

Cabinet Maker

4/B33

4/B23 4/B34

VE DOOR 4.1

Sedia Line Phoenix Wood Sp. z o. Furniture o.

4/A42

SJS Furniture

72.25

4/D26

4/C26

Eastern

5/A27

22.75

8.5

4/C27

4/E35

423.56

Fortune Woods UK Ltd

Qualita Ltd

4/C21

62.56

4/C23

2 4/A44

12.5

CALITAN Furniture Homestyle 8 8 7 Factory Sp. z o.o.

4/B19

7.5

Kelston House International

4/A29

Ancient Mariner 4/A35 Trading

4/D24

4/E36

0.5

22.5

4/E28

Rugs with Flair

4/E34

VE DOOR 5.1

48.5

Scandinavian Pine UK Ltd

4/E32

5.5

4/E30a

Kettle Interiors

2.5 4/A34

11.5

12 4.5

72.25

4/B25

Italian Furniture Co.

120

8.5

Shanker Enterprises

4/B28

Touchwood Global Ltd

4/D22

4/C20

4/C19

8.5

Shanker Enterprises

4/A24

4/A31

Cane Industries (UK) Ltd

4/B18

1.44 m²

VE DOOR 3.8

Woodpecker Furniture Ltd

4/A20

Ross Fabrics

212.5

Verona Design Ltd

4/E29

12.25

4/E18

2.5

3.5

4/A25

73.02

112

Desser and Co Ltd

4/C16

3.5

1.44 m²

Seconique Plc

Greenwood Retail Ltd

72.5

174

Kids - space

12.5

1.44 4 m²

XYZ Agencies Ltd

4/A15

4/C14

4/B16

291.1

Parisot Meubles

4/F11

0.25 m²

52.5

BJS Distribution

4/F10

Daro Ltd

0.25 m²

2.4 m²

12.5

XYZ Agencies Ltd

Scandinavian Pine Company Limited

4/B15

144

3/A19

4/A11

TCS The Complete Service Ltd

4/D20

Mark Webster Designs

4/D4

4/C10

1.44 m²

Julian Bowen Ltd

4/B10

Libra Company

4/A10

4/A7

4/E10

WALL

4.5

Value Mark 23 Furniture

0.5

4/D5

5.5

Wilde Java

4/A5

Steven Shell

0.5

Organisers Office

8.5

Hatch

Spires Gallery Ltd

6.5

16.5

12.5

3/L1

Charltons

1.5

0.5

1.5

7.5

16.5

1.5

16.5

7.5

9.5

4.5

3.5 1

8.5

4.5

306

2.5

8.5

0.5 Window Screen

165.75

48.75

68.56

2.5

4/D60

9.5

119

49.5

55.5

HK Ltd 9

4/A76 4/A78

4/B62

17 5

25 3

4/D76

4/D72

4/D70 4/D80

1.44 m²

Racing Champ Exhibitions HK Ltd

4/A84

25 9

5/A84

Seahorse Furniture

4/E66

25.5

3.5 3

5/A86

40.5

4/E68

7.5

1 3.5

425

134.56

275

136.06

26.25

4/D82

VE DOOR 5.3

5/A87

Embassy of the 3 Republic of Poland

VE DOOR 4.5

VE DOOR 4.2

Racing Racing Champ 3 Racing Champ Champ Exhibitions HK Ltd Exhibitions Exhibitions HK 15 18 HK Ltd 9 Ltd 6 5 3

4/A74

4/A72 4/A75 Racing

Racing Champ Champ Exhibitions HK Ltd Exhibitions

Mary Portas

16.5

4/C82

4/A70

4/A57 1.5

Heartlands Furniture (Wholesale)Ltd

4/A64

Ideal Products Ltd

4/C80

4/C70

4/B64

Taylors of Cheshire

4/E64

320.31

156.75

Wintech

2.5 4/A62

16.5 5.5

0.5

1.5

12.5 Window Screen 2.5

12.5 16.5 12.5 4.5 8.5

8.5 3.5

8.5 16.5

8.5 8.5

3.5 4.5

2.5

3.5 4.5

3/K1

3.5

16.5

8.5 16.5 7.5 9.5

5.5

288

0.5

16.5 16.5 2.5 8.5

Interiors Monthly January 2012 2.5

0.5

102 16.5

5/A90

7.5

5 Castelan Limited

4/D100

Removeable Access Screen

5.5

5/A100

VE DOOR 4.4

VE DOOR 4.3

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Interiors UK 22-25 January – Hall 4

SHOW GUIDE 7 Star B41 A Haywood & Sons E58 Ancient Mariner Trading A34 BJS Distribution F10 Breasley Consumer Products F5 Brennan Atkinson International D32 Cabinet Maker B33 Calitan Furniture Factory B19 Cane Industries (UK) B18 Charltons A1 Classic Furniture Binbrook A58 Clemence Richard C39 Clivedon Furniture D70/D72 Companion Designs C68 Core Products D30 Daro E10 Desser and Co C14 Devonshire Pine A46 Dong Guan Guan Zheng Glass A78 Embassy of the Republic of Poland C62 Everyday Country Wholesale B23 Fairmount Trading Co D30A Flexiload B10 Fortune Woods UK C23 Freement Furniture UK E50 FurniBox D51 Furniture Clinic E38 Furniture News A11 G&P Furniture D4 Giomani Designs D40 Global Home C49/C51 Greenwood Retail C16 Heartlands Furniture (Wholesale) D60 Homestyle B21 Ideal Products C80 Italian Furniture Co C19 Jaipur Furniture C30 JPL Furniture C40 JTW Product Co B42 Jual Furnishings D26 Julian Bowen A10 Kelston House International A29 Kettle Interiors C20 Kids - Space E22 Libra Company A7 LPD E18 Mark Webster Designs C10

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VISITORS ENTRANCE

Hatch

VE DOOR 5.9

Organisers Office

6.5

158.76

Morris Furniture Ltd

125

5/F3

4.5

5/G6

175.5

10.5

5/C5

13.5

8.5

Alstons

2.25 m²

Welcome Furniture

5/B10

Welcome Furniture

5/A10

Homeserve Furniture Repairs Ltd

5/B12

102

29.5

322

2.25 m²

5/G20

2.25 m²

9.5

5/E17

6.5

351

5/G15

180.25

148.5

4.5

48.25

Motionmex Ltd

5/H7

9.5

Palatine Beds

220

10 1 4.5

17 11.5

11.5

126.5

161

221

7.5

SJ Units

5/H28

41.25

Kayflex Ltd

5/H17

3.06

Waxman Fibres Limited

5/H19

63.25

Ventura Corporation Ltd

5/G26

11.5

Furmanac Ltd

5/F20

Kevin France Upholstery

5/E26

M Sadiq Furniture

5/D14

110.5

246

6.5

11.5

2.25 m²

11.5

Gradi srl

24 24

2.25 m²

12.5

105

22.5

Lubuskie Fabryki Mebli S.A.

5/H39

333.75

312

84.5

261.75

126

Panthel Möbelwerk GmbH & Co 36

5/H41

8.5

162.5

Limelight Beds

5/E38

12.5

Kaydian Design

5/G39

Direct Furniture Choice Ltd

Harrison Brothers Furniture

Wheatcroft Mills

6.5

1.5

5/G44

5/G40

5/F38

5/E40

5/D34

5/C50

5/D35

5/C32

18.5

3.08

CWYF International

18.5

Relaxsan

138

118.74

111

129.5

105

360

15 11.5

11.5

110

107.75

22.5

5/H44 5/H42 JWS Konig Enterprises UK 12 Limited

420

161

VE DOOR 5.7

330

110

Hyder International 11 Ltd

5/F40

11.5

149.5

Serene Furnishings Limited

5/D38

Highgrove Beds Ltd

5/C36

Wellemoebel GmbH

Deluxe Beds

Worlds Apart Ltd

31.75

VE DOOR 5.2

Aristarchus Global Sourcing Ltd

5/B45

5/B44

Highgate Beds Ltd 2.25 m²

Buoyant Upholstery Ltd

18.5

Dormeo UK

2.25 m²

192.75

Camelgroup S.R.L

2.25 m²

Kyoto Futons

5/A64 Ashcoles Collection Ltd

Bentley Designs (UK) Ltd

5/A41

Exclusive UK Limited

5/B36

0.5

Interiors Monthly

5/A31

5/A36

46.75

Racing Champ Exhibitions HK Ltd

5/A30

Furniture Link UK Limited

204

BM Furniture Ltd

Olympia Furniture

5/H30

1.5

5/A26

6.5

Alfrank Designs Ltd

147.25

Daneway Sales & Marketing Ltd

5/G37

5/F26

5/F25

5/A29

5/B20

Divano International

5/E28

5/D24

5/C26

2.25 m²

Furniture Link UK Limited

5/B18

Eastern Europe Furniture Ltd 33

5/A27

Champ Exhibitions HK Ltd 5/B26

6.5

Anbercraft

5/A25

5/A24

12 Racing

VE DOOR 5.1

Kingstown Furniture Ltd

5/C13

VE DOOR 5.8

102.25

Steens Furniture

20.5

82.5

Kingstown Furniture Ltd

5/C16

114.75

5/B16

410.75

20.5

Steens Furniture

14.5

Elano Furniture Ltd

5/A19

5/A16

International Furniture UK Ltd

Caxton Furniture

22.25

2.5

0.25 m²

Montalese Srl Perdormire Meubles Delias

13.5

34.25

4/E22

5/A17

Windo

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd

156

WALL

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd

Morris Furniture Ltd

Kids - space

Jade Furnishers Limited 5/H15

5/G10

12.5

BilliB Clocks

5/A5

0.25 m²

2.9 m²

beam

11 Materassificio

5/F6

5/E12

5/D2

0.5

Morris Furniture Ltd

5/C10

5/B6

DEF1

1.5

Helvetia Meble (IMS Group)

Brevedon 12 Ltd

57.5

Faisa Sis S.R.L

5/F1

1.5

WALL

Vale Upholstery 25 Ltd

5/D1

18.5

beam

1.5

beam

5/B2

164

11.5

6.5

4.5

5.5

6.5 6.5 5.5 5.5

6.5 7.5 5.5 5.5

13.5

5/A67

2.25 m²

20.5

Ashley Furniture Industries Inc

20.5

6.5

R J Binnie

5/B62

18.5

5.5

2.25 m²

5/F56

15.5

10 13

Wiemann

15.5

4 Network 4 Home Delivery Ltd 12

5/H49

Jitona A.S.

217 14

5/G60

15.5

143

154

208

20.5

5/C52

20.5 12.5

2.25 m²

KozeeSleep

9.5

38.25

1 3.5

243.75

195

109.25

Rauch

51.75

2.25 m²

28 17.5

Removeable Access Screen

5/H51

78.5

Sweet Dreams (Nelson) Ltd.

76.5

11.5 35

12.5

4.5

3 3

0.5

COE Ltd

52.5

5.5

25.5

15 18.5

210

4.5

17.25

Stainshield Ltd

7.5

21.75

331.5

5/D74

2.25 m²

250.75

2.25 m²

ETG Textile

8.25

5/G89

12.5

TV Bed

13.5

Besp-Oak Furniture

29.25

5/F84

120

462

56.25

123.5

74.25

87.75

52.5

53.62

SINTUVA UAB

8.25

5/D85

13.5

5/E83

147.75

53.63

Bedding Industrial Beguda SL

5/D75

5/C74

504

One Call Furniture

18.5

0.5

Celtic Leather and Fabric Upholstery Ltd

5/E100

110.5

42.25

5/C90

5/B94

6.5

Removeable Access Screen

5/H76

6.5

5/G87

5/F89

Besp-Oak Furniture

13.5

2 5/B92 5/B80

5/C76

5/C86

5/B88

5/A100

Sedac-Mecobel NV

2.25 m²

5/E72

5/H71 5/H72

5/C82

259

5/E79

Removeable Access Screen

33.75

Sitting Pretty Uk ltd

5/H70

5/D80

Birlea Furniture Ltd

18.5

DaVinci Furniture Ltd

5/H68

5/H78

5/G88

5/E71

2 5/B78

Lebus Upholstery

5/C80

25.5

156

5/B76

14.5

5.5

HTL (UK) Ltd

Sweet Sleep 4 4 Ltd

World Furniture (NI) Ltd.

5/D78

5/C72

7.5

5/B74

5/A90

Annaghmore Agencies

5/B72

5/A87

5/A78

VE DOOR 5.6

308

358.75

154

308

162.5

Global Furniture Alliance Ltd

5/E68

Furnico Limited

130

Wisedex Furniture Co Ltd

5/F62

11.5

Time Living

5/D64

VE DOOR 5.3

J & T Cash & Carry Viscotherapy/Bedmaster 13 Ltd

5/C48

5/C60

ProMech Racing

5/A86

Sofa Source Ltd

5/A70

Glenwood Furniture Makers

5/A84

Protect-A-Bed Europe

2 5/E60

2.5

5.5 100.25

5/B68

243.75

2.5

Removeable Access Screen

5/H50

10.5

Easy Sleep Beds

5/B65

SWS Imports

Totem Furniture Ltd

5/H57

74.75

5/D50

Snoozeland Ltd

5/F52

5/E50

5.5

Sleep Times Ltd

5/D40

1.5

Quarrata Qualita Export SCRL

5/A68

Celebrity Motion Furniture Ltd

5/C42

5/B64

Rainbow Upholstery Ltd

5/B60

Carlton Furniture Ltd

Holroyd & Jones Ltd

5/A60

4.5

5/A65

4.5

5/E52

2.5

1.5

5.5

4.5

6.5 4.5

9.5 4.5 0.5

12.5

1 3

102.25

5/H74

Aquastar

1 4

STAIRS UPTO ROOF CAFE

Carl Poellath GmbH & Co. KG 7.5

5/B86

195.25

5/F90

2.5

0.5 13.5

0.25 m²

3.5

6.5 5.5

6.5 6.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 5.5

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Interiors UK 22-25 January – Hall 5 SHOW GUIDE

Interiors UK 22-25 January – Hall 5

SHOW GUIDE Alfrank Designs C26 Alstons E12 Anbercraft A25 Annaghmore Agencies B72 Aquastar F90 Aristarchus Global Sourcing B45 Ashcoles Collection A64 Ashley Furniture Industries B64 Bardi F6 Bedding Industrial Beguda D75 Bentley Designs (UK) A36 Besp-Oak Furniture H76/H78 BilliB Clocks A5 Birlea Furniture G88 BM Furniture D24 Brevedon F3 Buoyant Upholstery E40 Camelgroup C32 Carl Poellath B86 Carlton Furniture A67 Caxton Furniture D2 Celebrity Motion Furniture C42 Celtic Leather and Fabric Upholstery E100 Clocks A5 COE A87 COM.P.AR F3 CWYF International D30 Daneway Sales and Marketing G37 DaVinci Furniture E71 Deluxe Beds G40 Direct Furniture Choice B26 Divano International E28 Dormeo UK D34 Eastern Europe Furniture A27 Easy Sleep Beds G15 Elano Furniture A19 ETG Textile H72 Exclusive UK B36 Furmanac F20 Furnico D64 Furniture Link International (Ireland) B18 Furniture Link UK B20 Glenwood Furniture A84 Global Furniture Alliance E68 Gradi A26 Grandfather Clocks A5

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F26 G6 F38 C36 A60 B12 A78 F40 A31 A17 C48 G10 H50 H42 G39 H17 E26 C13/C16 H44 A70 A41 C72 E38 H39 D14 F6 G20 A8/B6 H7 H49 H30 B80 H15 H41 A86 B68 A68 B62 A24/A30 B60 F56 D35 D80 D38 C5/C10 D85 H70

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Limelight is bursting with new products!

Limelight is introducing ten new bedsteads to its impressive collection at the Interiors Show. The new bedsteads, which include metal, faux leather and wood, and the NEW fabric range, will provide options for all bedroom décors. The brand new Eclipse – available in denim black, brown and plum – is the epitome of Limelight; its sleek and stylish design adds a touch of luxury to this inexpensive bed. The new collection also includes bedsteads with drawers and ottoman storage in fabric. The marvellous Oak Phoebe bedstead has also received a face-lift with the addition of ottoman storage. As with the new bedsteads, Limelight continues to use top quality materials and finishes. The range encompasses both contemporary and traditional bedsteads, in leather, metal and wood. Its inspirational designs are durable and offer maximum comfort. To see the entire range please visit the stand in Hall 5, stand E38. For further information , please call 01455 850150 or visit www.limelightbeds.co.uk

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WOOD AND LAMINATE

Haro is celebrating 25 years of laminate

Quick-Step wants calming floors

Walking the planks in 2012

Concentrating on local tastes, new finishes for oak and easier fitting are all on the cards for wood and laminate flooring this year. Balterio says ease of installation will be important as it introduces the PXP (PressXpress) fold-down fitting system for the short sides of planks to its new Infinity and Experience collections. Years of research and development combined with the daily experiences and wishes of customers resulted in PXP, says Franky Terrijn, Balterio marketing director. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The clip inside the plank ensures an immediate locking of the short sides resulting in a seamless and strong joint. Now all you have to do is press the flooring boards into place end to end,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he says. Terrijn says PXP has advantages compared to other fold down systems: one single locking action of two panels both horizontally and vertically; ease of installation as the folding angle for installation is not important; and no friction force during installation. Balterio has developed production equipment for inserting the clip into the flooring panels capable of handling more than 200m per minute. For Par-ky, oak will continue to dominate and the

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WOOD AND LAMINATE environmental impact of the floor will become more important. The company is due to introduce several oak shades this year, increasing the number to 30, including two created by heat treatment rather than ammoniac. ‘Heat treating gives the oak a brown warm tone similar to the smoking technique but based on heat instead of ammoniac. We have opted for the heat treating technique as this has no negative impact on the environment and our employees. We also avoid the increased VOCs in the finished product by avoiding the usage of ammoniac,’ says the company. At Domotex the company is also set to show its latest concept research, including staining the floors. It says using this technique means the oaks are stained through the thickness assuring consistency of colour and a higher scratch resistance. The floors will be shown in a high gloss finish, a heavily brushed finish and a scratched finish. The scratched finish is a rough cut technique on veneers. It is also showing a fine line birch floor in different colours and gloss levels. For Quick-Step, 2012 will be a year of reclaiming old

values, with its designs reflecting this. It says many people believe globalisation has led to an ecological, social, democratic and cultural deficit, but reckons a counter-movement is becoming more prominent. ‘No more globalisation. Let’s appreciate every country’s individual personality,’ says the company. ‘We want more local products and we are proud of our typical styles and local preferences. Up until last year, Quick-Step offered the same floors to all its customers worldwide. Now we have changed tack, splitting up our collections to suit a specific country or a specific group of countries,’ says the company. It says it is on a quest for greater authenticity. Vintage is all the rage again, and not just in terms of the way we dress. The reclaimed look is gradually becoming visible in all segments of the interior industry, including the new Quick-Step floors. ‘We are continually under pressure in our performance-driven society. Which makes it all the more important to us to strike the right balance between body and soul. We want to stop and reflect on what is pure, what is essential in life. What matters is just being happy: peace and quiet, wellness, zen, nature... Quick-Step’s answer is the introduction of cosy floors with a soft and peaceful look and feel that will help you to relax completely,’ it says. Each season used to have a specific fashion colour. Now all colours are fashionable, from brown and black across denim and grey, all the way up to pastels. Today, the art of being fashionable is in the way we combine colours, shapes and materials: new with vintage, black with pastel shades, rough and smooth. The company says this means its reclaimed floors are suited to country homes, industrial and contemporary interior designs alike. For Haro, 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of its laminate with five new Gran Via styles and more oak designs, including the rustic Alabama Oak with grading and manually trowelled out cracks. Balterio, tel: 00 32 56 628 081 Par-ky, tel: 00 32 56 528 840 Quick-Step, tel: 00 32 56 675 211 Haro, tel: 00 49 8031 700 714

Par-ky’s Havana oak

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Advertising feature: Ezifloor

Success story

Ezifloor will invest more this year

Entry level Prima

SuperStep is paper faced

At a time when many people are lamenting the state of British manufacturing, one company is showing how manufacturing in the country can become a success story. Founded five years ago, Ezifloor has been operating from its 150,000sqft factory in Keighley, West Yorkshire for three-and-a-half years and there is a sense of business confidence about the place. ‘It’s been a good year, both in sales growth and the introduction of new products that have gone well with the market,’ says Ian Craig, Ezifloor sales director. And the company has not been afraid to invest for the future. Solar panels have been installed on the factory’s roof to reduce its energy bills (wind turbines are being considered), an air drying system has been installed to speed up the manufacturing process of its PU underlay, the factory roof is being insulated to reduce condensation and cut heat loss by up to 80%, and a £250,000 bulk chemical

PU sales have increased

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• Prima is an entry level

product, is film faced and unbranded in branded bag.

• Softstep is film faced,

branded in a branded bag.

• SuperStep is paper faced, branded in a branded bag.

• SuperStep HD is a high

density product suitable for all contract locations.

• Ultimate Comfort is

Ezifloor’s latest top of the range underlay.

Advertising feature: Ezifloor

Ezifloor offers five ranges, all of which are available in a choice of thicknesses and densities.

Systems have been installed to speed up manufacturing storage facility was installed last month. And the spending will continue this year, with a second bonding unit being installed in the first quarter. ‘This will allow us to significantly increase production and make the plant yet more efficient,’ says Craig, who has been in the underlay sector for 35 years. ‘Last year saw several efficiency gains and this has only been possible through the hard work and flexibility of the company’s workforce.’ Underlay production at Keighley runs 24 hours a day. ‘We hold very large amounts of raw materials and I’m proud to say that everything here is bought and paid for,’ says Craig. Ezifloor’s underlay is mainly sold through distributors and wholesalers and the company is also a major own label manufacturer. ‘Many retailers will have sold our products without knowing it was ours,’ he says. And this year the company is looking to

Contact Ezifloor Units 1 and 2 Airedale Business Park Roydings Avenue Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4BY

cast its net wider, recruiting four agents as it targets larger independent retailers who can buy in sufficient quantities to buy direct. Craig says the underlay market has changed in recent years with PU underlays overtaking the once dominant rubber underlays. ‘PU sales have increased because it’s much lighter than rubber underlays and whereas PU used to be more expensive than rubber, an

equivalent product is now cheaper,’ he says. ‘The funny thing is that people also want their underlay to look nice, despite the fact they’ll never see it until they replace their carpet. So we’ve done that. Look at Superstep Luxury for example, which has a white top with gold lettering. Because it looks nice in the shop, consumers are more willing to consider PU.’

Ezifloor also makes own label ranges

Email: info@ezifloor.co.uk Visit: www.ezifloor.co.uk Tel: 01535 610 722

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ACCESSORIES Artisanti, tel: 0845 259 1410 Barbara Coupe, tel: 020 7720 1415 Jan Constantine, tel: 01270 821 194 Melin Tregwynt, tel: 01348 891 225 Susie Watson Designs, tel: 0844 980 8185

Right: Jan Constantine’s royal cushion collection Below: Barbara Coupe’s cushion

UK celebrations In this diamond jubilee and olympic year there’s an accessory to show just how Great Britain is Jan Constantine has created a striking collection of cushions depicting royal motifs in very British colours to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Barbara Coupe has also celebrated the Jubilee with its hand printed hessian/jute God Save The Queen cushion. The contemporary stripes of the 100% lambs’ wool Aqua multistripe cushion and throw from Melin Tregwynt are woven in vibrant colours on a black background. Susie Watson Designs’ collection of pure wool throws, made in England, combine harlequin designs alongside classic window pane checks coordinated with silk cushions Artisanti’s powerful antiqued bronze finish resin statue of an Olympic sprinter dipping to cross the finishing line captures the athlete’s energy and turns it into a form of beauty. This sculpture captures the strength and elegance of the runner as he reaches for the line.

Artisanti’s sculpture

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Melin Tregwynt's Aqua

ACCESSORIES

Authentic Models will introduce trunks, lamps and globes at Interiors UK

Explorer’s treasures Authentic Models’ products are inspired by finds in antique markets Authentic Models sees itself as a little different from most accessories companies, according to Eric Hanson, sales director for Europe. ‘We don’t buy anything off the shelf but instead our team visits antique markets and auction houses looking for captivating items with commercial appeal. Then we work with a team of designers to develop high quality reproductions,’ he explains. It has everything from hand-built airplane models to a complete furniture collection or a series of nostalgic games and kits for children. ‘Each of our items has a story behind it and customers are drawn to the history and intrigue. Our items regularly turn up at auction, which is a testament to our commitment to quality,’ he says. Authentic Models’ collection of furniture, artifacts and

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accessories is ‘inspired by the age of exploration, maritime history, cartography and more… At our core is our neverending quest for unique objects and designs, coupled with our goal to share their stories with a dedicated audience.’ He says the company will introduce an assortment of items ‘sure to impress even the pickiest customer’ at Interiors UK. New items include detailed steamer trunks, a bookshelf/TV cabinet in the form of a ladder and an expanded selection of occasional tables. All feature the Authentic Models’ French finish and antiqued bronze hardware. There is also a selection of desk lamps in solid bronze: reproductions of classic styles from the era of Hemingway, Fitzgerald and TS Eliot. ‘We also continue to introduce a variety of accessories reproduced from and inspired by antiques we discover in our travels,’ adds Hanson. Authentic Models, tel: 01403 734 999

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F U R N I T U R E LO G I S T I C S & S T O R AG E

VINYL

Look on the bright side The latest designs show that vinyl doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be boring There are certain vinyl designs that are tried and tested and are likely to carry on being so for many years, such as tile effect, stone and checkerboard. These have become classic designs which some consumers associate with their childhood so now want something fresher.

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Avenueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dots 55

VINYL

Leoline’s Puzzle

Generally designs that create an interest are slower to be introduced, especially with the economy is as it is. But Avenue Floors has thrown caution to the wind with its Bubblegum and Liquorice collection, as it targets younger shoppers and asks them to think about floors in a new way. ‘Despite possessing advantages such as underfoot comfort, sound absorption, thermal insulation and an impervious surface free of regular joins, cushion flooring has been considered by many as a floor that lacks desirability. However, vinyl is a great fuss free floor that naturally appeals to a young audience,’ says Caroline Wille, Avenue product manager. ‘That’s why we’ve decided to bring together some of our most energetic designs into one collection that will undoubtedly appeal to first time buyers and shoppers looking for something a little out of the ordinary.’ Sister brand Leoline has also got in on the act with its Fantasia collection, including the Puzzle designed for children’s bedrooms and the glitzy Milo. Avenue Floors, tel: 00 32 5665 3211 Leoline, tel: 0800 032 3970

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Avenue’s Dots 75 (above) and Stripes (left)

the natural choice Reps & agents: John Pringle – Cumbria & NE: 07779 140781 Paul Brown – Midlands: 07973 783532 Richard Cooper – E Anglia: 07860 525245 Gary Foster – Home Counties N: 07515 283872 Mark Broster – London & SE: 07766 255222 Jenny Borrett – South & SE: 07969 816727

Mike Mortimer – Scotland: 07975 682385 Peter Baldwin – NW: 07973 410688 Gary Kendall – Home Counties N: 7802 661944 John Constable – London & SE: 07836 734322 Mark Borrett – South & SE: 07968 119056 Martin Pow – South West: 07968 119887

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UPHOLSTERY

The simple life Clean lines and versatile seating options are on offer

Bonaldo’s Melt

Sometimes life just gets too complicated and we crave for the simpler things in life to ease our concerns away. Arper has redesigned its classic Catifa Lounge to create the three cushioned Catifa 70, with return and tilt mechanisms available in hide or soft covers. The simplicity of the shapes of Bonaldo’s modular Melt allows them to be combined in the most diverse ways creating practical comfort even in unusual spaces.

Campeggi’s Giravolta

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Living Divani’s NeoWall

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UPHOLSTERY Campeggi’s Giravolta can be transformed by turning the seating cushion through 90° to create a chaise longue or letting the back down to create a bed. Combine two for even more options. If you want it as a corner unit, have it as corner unit. If you want it as a straight sofa, have your way is the message of Flexform’s Grande Mare with matching storage options. Living Divani’s NeoWall is a system of modular units of different sizes which allows you to create the seating arrangement you want without compromising on comfort. The pieces in Minotti’s Donovan system are designed to create a range of different combinations: from the more traditional to those with asymmetric pieces for unique compositions by using the pieces with a back shorter than the sofa itself. Swan’s Hills includes 127cm modules and offers a choice of nine sofas, three pouffes and 41 elements, including three that are round. Imagine a giant jigsaw that encourages you to sit or lie down if you get tired of rearranging them. Arper, tel: 00 39 0422 7918 Bonaldo, tel: 00 39 049 929 9011 Campeggi, tel: 00 39 031 630 495 Flexform, tel: 00 39 03 623 991 Living Divani, tel: 00 39 03 163 0954 Minotti, tel: 00 39 03 6234 3499 Swan, tel: 00 39 03 173 0222 Swan’s Hills

Arper’s Catifa

Flexform’s Grande Mare

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UPHOLSTERY

Making a brand on comfort

The importance of branding for Ekornes will increase further this year Wizard sofa with coordinating Magic recliner

Legend is an extension of the Magic range

‘Consumers are becoming more discerning due to the economy, which is good as they are looking to brands they trust – but it does mean that they are taking longer in their decision making,’ says Clive Parry, Ekornes national sales manager. ‘2012 will be a challenging year, however I foresee that we can continue to take market share, raise brand awareness and further establish our relationships with our retail partners.’ Parry made his comments as he showed off the company’s 2012 Stressless products at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham last month. The Voyager recliner has an oval shape that brings a new look to the sector. ‘The Ekornes design team was stimulated by a new challenge: to create a chair with a design very different to

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anything that can be found on the market today,’ says Arve Ekornes, Ekornes director of product design. ‘At the same time it would be essential to take the comfort a step further from 2011’s Magic model. ‘It is first and foremost the chair’s oval shape that makes it stand out and this makes for a visually neat and compact style, while the soft cushions with waffled foam offer a new level of comfort, which simply has to be experienced.’ Legend extends the Magic range into sofas and corner units. ‘The feedback on Magic’s unique padding was very good so we have launched a sofa with the same comfort. Legend is ideal for corner units and home cinema,’ says Ekornes. It is available as a single-seater, two-seater and three-seater

UPHOLSTERY

E300 has the option of a side panel rather than an arm

with low and high back options and a medium corner unit. The showwood Wizard offers a more Scandinavian style with a choice of seven finishes, four leather and five soft cover options, alongside a low or high back with adjustable headrest. In response to requests from UK retailers, the E200 and E300 now have a one seat option and the choice of a side panel rather than an arm, making them more suitable for smaller rooms. The Magic recliner has also been extended with the introduction of a small model that will be available in early summer. There is also the Duo table that can store four Duo stools under the table-top when they are not in use.

Hard to miss at the show was the company’s signature colour for 2012 – a bold cerise – which will feature in its consumer advertising campaigns this year. As well as the launches the company showed off new accessory ideas for in-store displays. ‘We are revisiting studios emphasising accessories and decoration and providing information on where partners can source them from. It is the finishing touch in making sure the Stressless studios look inspirational for consumers,’ says Anna-Marie Warren, Ekornes communications manager. ‘Good use of accessories can make a real difference, particularly on the more traditional designs.’ Ekornes, tel: 0207 462 0440

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Cushion comfort Fibreline developed Encore Gold to tackle the issue of flat fibre cushions

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Encore Gold has pocketed roll carded pads at the top and bottom, 375g per sqm wadding around all four sides of the cushion, and seating foam and three dimensional hollow fibre crimp inside

Fibre seats have had a bad reputation over the years because they often went flat and lumpy, but those days should be over after Fibreline set itself what Richard Prudhoe, md, describes as ‘the goal of producing the holy grail of seating cushions’ and developed Encore Gold. Historically fibre cushions were sometimes made from inferior materials and customers found it difficult to properly maintain heavy cushions. This has resulted in customer complaints and costs for retailers and manufacturers. Recently furniture manufacturers have recognised the importance of a roll carded construction using a high quality polyester fibre in the manufacture of a fibre seat. But, even these fibre seats require good maintenance by the end user, says Prudhoe. And if the end user fails to regularly plump and turn the cushions these too will end up going flat. The issue means that while the cushion may be manufactured in the right manner and from quality materials there is still a reliance on the customer and therefore no guarantee the retailer will not get a complaint. ‘We wanted to produce a seat cushion that had the look, feel and sit of a fibre seat but with the recovery and performance of a foam cushion – and wanted to guarantee the performance,’ he says. This has led to the development of Encore Gold which has the look and feel of fibre with the recovery and durability of foam, according to Prudhoe. ‘Encore Gold has been awarded the FIRA Gold seal of approval and in FIRA tests it outperformed all other fibre cushions,’ he says.

Plump up the volume Established in 1982, Fibreline was one of the first companies to manufacture carded fibre cushions for use in the UK upholstery market. Over the years Fibreline has grown to be a leading supplier of not only polyester fibre, but also feather and foam cushions. ‘As a manufacturer of all three fillings it has been at the leading edge of developing a range of combination fillings for designers trying to offer something different to the norm. Fibreline intends to continue to be innovators in this market using its skills and the latest technology to stay at the forefront of cushion design,’ says Prudhoe.

Richard Prudhoe collects Fibreline’s FIRA Gold award for Encore Gold

‘The secret behind Encore Gold is its unique foam/fibre construction. Using only carded fibre with the latest spiral crimp technology, the cushions are filled by hand to ensure there are no voids. The cushions are then wrapped in such a way as to enhance the overall look and feel.’ An added advantage of being lighter than a similar sized fibre cushion is that it is easier to pick up and plump. ‘In fact, altogether less frequent

plumping is required as the simple action of regularly turning the cushion is enough to maintain its performance,’ he says. Prudhoe says it is because of the firm’s expertise that the product has a four year guarantee against flattening. ‘Encore Gold has been designed to give years of trouble free use and to take customer satisfaction to a new level,’ he adds. Fibreline, tel: 01523 606 846

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Essential qualities Focusing on specific customer groups is the secret of success for Himolla Since 1948 the name Himolla has been linked with upholstery. It was in that year the rise from a family-run cabinetmaking business to one of Europe’s leading upholstery manufacturers began. Today, the Taufkirchen, Bavaria company is one of the last remaining specialists in Germany with a complete range of products – and more than 100,000 variants of upholstered furniture – that is matched to customers’ individual requirements. Thanks to the unusual depth and breadth of its offer, Himolla holds a unique position in the market. ‘Our assortment is conceived so as to be fully oriented to our target groups,’ says Karl Sommermeyer, Himolla md. ‘About 40% of our range is designed for consumers who prefer a solid, middleclass ambience, and attach great importance to functionality and comfort. Some 30% is conceived for epicures whose surroundings have to offer plenty of opportunity for lounging, and 20% are for the young/modern segment. The remaining 10% is designed for consumers who prefer high quality, handcrafted and uniform furnishings, and who can find what they want in our Taufkirchener Werkstätten product range.’ He says the company has no interest in the low-price segment. ‘This does not fit in with one of the basic features which mark our upholstery: the high quality.’ In response to the flammability regulations Himolla produces its own foam and special fabrics for the UK and Irish market. However, this means not all of the Himolla product range is available here, but concentrates on the Zerostress and Cumuly collections. ‘The UK market, in comparison to other markets, is still very traditional and conservative and so the two collections fit in well with the wishes of the UK market,’ adds Sommermeyer. This month Himolla will be showing for the first time at the AIS Furniture Show (see p134). Himolla, tel: 00 49 808 4250

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Furniture Show 22-24 January

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Solihul calling The NEC is not the only place in the Midlands to go for furniture exhibitions

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follow AIS’s own exhibition for its members on 20-21 January. Free transport is being provided between the show and the NEC. Contrast will launch woollen plaids, velvets and textured linens on classic upholstery shapes. From Habufa are new wood finishes including weathered acacia with mixed lacquers and natural elm as well as the UK launch of two ranges from its latest Xooon collection designed to improve values for the contemporary market. Kesterport will show several new dining and occasional furniture ranges, while promising some unique and glamorous items. German company MWA Aktuell is highlighting its latest living and dining collections. Accessory company Parlane International will show three of its

bestselling themes: Coastal, Black Silver and White, and Spring. Established 40 years ago as a specialist glassware business, Parlane’s offer now extends from glassware to wall art, candles to vases, Christmas decorations to artificial flowers and jewellery to furniture. Roobarb has created a collection of top end contemporary British design pieces with a simple theme of organic flowing lines, combining traditional craft skills with the latest technology in frame design and construction. Tamarisk will be showcasing its contemporary upholstery which is handmade in the UK. Tetrad will unveil four upholstery collections of upholstery with a vintage ‘aged to perfection‘ look alongside a marketing campaign for its platinum stockists. Furniture Show, tel: 0121 713 4450

Furniture Show 22-24 January

Buying group AIS has extended its annual January exhibition to nonmembers to create Furniture Show, with more than 40 companies taking part (see box). ‘We were approached by a number of our leading suppliers to extend the show, as they enjoyed the intimate surroundings of Cranmore Park in Solihul and the excellent facilities we have on offer. More than 35,000sqft of showroom space has already been sold out and we see this as an opportunity to help manufacturers during very difficult, challenging trading conditions, by offering excellent facilities at a very competitive price,’ says Peter Mallinson, AIS merchandise director. The AIS show will be open from 10am – 5.30pm on 22 January; 8am – 7pm on 23 January and between 8am and 2pm on Tuesday, January 24. The event will

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In the mood Fabric company Trevira has identified four key trends for 2012/2013. With interiors it is the materials that are mainly responsible for creating a variety of moods. Use is made of sensual fabrics with a soft or heavy feel, supplying warmth, calm and security. Gossamer, translucent qualities ensure an

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ethereal lightness, as they play with light and shade. Courage is to be found in the colours, which are consciously selected for their power. They are mostly warm and make a strong statement. In contrast to this, powdery tones make for a gentle and lighter trend in designs.

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All antennae are on stand by – touch, scent and sight. A journey of the mind between the autumn wind and fireside wood, between pumpkin and campfire. We run our hands over the old kitchen cupboard – we’re home again! Colours: Solid, deep shades of medium brown recall chestnut or nutmeg, as they establish the puristic colour range. They are accompanied by darkened skin tints and derive from the nude look, along with an earthy redstippled orange. A rich tile red accentuates warmth. Designs/fabrics: Fabrics have a feel that impresses. They are soft and possess structures that recall leather that has been handed down, or coarse linen. Chenille and fleecy textures play an important part, stirring thoughts of natural woods and fibres such as bast.

Self-consciously we show our individuality. Disciplined, severe and yet at the same time with the right touch of cool glamour. The demands are considerable, both on us and on everything around us. Colours: An extravagant black and white form the basis, accompanied by achromatic tones including cream, stone grey and asphalt. Saturated yellows supply decoration, while a weightless, matt gold creates metallic highlights. Designs/fabrics: A warm materiality defines the theme. Fabrics have a bulky or woollen feel. Flat, strong surfaces are also employed, with metallic yarns supplying restraint and a touch of glamour. Sparing use is made of ornamentation, creating clear constructivist shapes.

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Amazing consumer feedback and our direct-to-manufacturer approach has reinforced our belief that these versatile products will be beneficial to many retailers, from small independents to large national chains. Here at Mystique we constantly strive to supply a fantastic product at a competetive price. Please feel free to visit our show room or speak to our staff who will be more than happy to assist you with any imfomation you may require. Please contact by Telephone: 01663 767 912 or email us on mystiquewholesale@hotmail.co.uk.

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Spur of the Moment Impulsively we struck a note of optimism, and this was good. Without overdoing it, we accelerate onwards. All seems well and even the most ambitious forecasts come true. Colours: There is a tense encounter between lilac and a powerful wine red, petrol and a gaudy turquoise. Colours have an intensity of great depth. Glowing yellow, white and stone grey supply light notes. Designs/fabrics: Colours impress with a clarity that underlines their strength, while high gloss surfaces create attractive highlights. Bold use is made of graphic patterns and colour gradients and these have a modern, dynamic impact.

Geisha Reloaded A new spring. Memories with a bitter-sweet taste. Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we been here before? No matter, as we run off from the old with a smile on our lips, for there is enduring change to come. Colours: Tender, delicate and balanced, the colours emerge before us. Bordeaux stands alongside gentle shades of violet, meeting up with a wide range of powdery rose shades, such as cream and pale grey. Designs/fabrics: Feminine fabrics such as taffeta or satin give this theme transparency and a light note. Gossamer-like, they play with light and shade as they over-lay each other. Jacquards supply warmth, decorative ornaments and motifs such as butterflies or cherry blossom, complete the effect of playfulness.

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Colour character Farrow & Ball has picked four key trends for the year Unexpected colour combinations and colour blocking are the key looks for 2012, according to paint and wallpaper manufacturer Farrow & Ball. Strong greys are accented with

warm yellows and clean blues for a modern, graphic look, while subdued blue-greys and delicate purples remain fresh when paired with brighter colours in dynamic combinations.

Pigeon: Colour should be casual but functional, a look epitomised by Pigeon, a mix of blue, grey and green tones. Used in small spaces multi-toned Pigeon creates an intimate feel, while in larger areas it has an unparalleled softness. It has a weathered look when teamed with chalky shades such as Mizzle, but becomes more functional when contrasted with All White. Accent this scheme with Incarnadine to make it more modern and atmospheric.

Brassica: Pale aubergine shade, Brassica, with its underlying

Railings: Interiors are dramatic yet easy to live with, an

Babouche: 2012 is all about effervescent, positive yellows like Babouche. Traditionally used in a matt finish, make a bold statement with high-shine full gloss on walls to add a sense of fun. A striking, graphic flash of this vivid hue will lift a neutral scheme, and particularly complements greys. Combine with Plummett for a vintage feel or, for a contemporary scheme pair Babouche with Blackened in colour blocks on walls and Pavilion Grey on woodwork.

approach encapsulated by soft velvety charcoal tone, Railings. Used on walls, Railings can transform a small dark room into a tranquil cocoon. Key to this look is balance; retain equilibrium by introducing India Yellow to give a vintage twist. Alternatively, Railings can make real impact when used on floors or as a feature wall alongside simple underplayed shades including Skylight or Cabbage White.

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black tone sums up the mood of 2012. It has an ethereal quality but can still be relaxed when used in unexpected combinations. Keep this nostalgic colour fresh and exciting by combining with Stone Blue on ceilings, or use to add colour to any neutral scheme. Evoke modern elegance by accenting Brassica with Dove Tale on woodwork and Strong White on floors, for a sophisticated look thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too formal.

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Advertising feature: The Ultimate Rug Co

From strength to strength Since 2008, The Ultimate Rug Co has grown from strength to strength. Rugs are still the main core of the business but it has also extended selected ranges into cushions and foot cubes. This gives retailers an opportunity to sell the rug with a package. The cushions and cubes work particularly well with the thick shaggy ranges such as Rocky, Apollo and Lagos, as well as the new Shimmer and Embassy ranges. This year promises to be encouraging and challenging, with plans to expand its warehouse and another major revamp of its ranges for autumn 2012 is being planned and sourced.

The company says while it finds that other rug wholesalers in the UK often try to play it safe, The Ultimate Rug Co is an innovator in the industry, not a follower. Its ranges will always be new, fresh and ahead of the competition. Among 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ranges will be the exclusive The Unique Collection. This branded collection has 30 designs, each rug has a leather belt tag and is individually crafted and branded with embroidery. This range, including Passion, is targeted at a higher price point for retailers who specialise in quality, branded and exclusive furnishings. The Designer 8 collection has deep, super-

Above left: Passion Above right: Lagos in teal Right: Embassy in ivory Left: Rocks in beige Below left: Rocky in plum Below right: Apollo in teal

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soft polyester pile, individually carved with vibrant colours. The bestselling 100% wool Floral Art collection now has a selection of 16 naturals including barley, ivory and chocolate. The super-soft polyester shaggy piles, Shimmer and Embassy, now have seven and eight new deep colour tones respectively. The popular multi-yarn polyester shaggy Apollo is now available in three fashion colours. Cobblestone is a 100% wool loop pile range available in six colours. Lagos now has six new fashion colours and Rocky has five new fashion colours.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Furniture is a premier export Bosnia and Herzegovina has a centuries-long tradition of using wood in furniture production and its 104,000sq miles of forest has the potential to sustainably provide millions of cubic metres of timber every year. Furniture production is one of the most important and most developed industry sectors with good potential for growth and is one of the country’s premier export products. Given that it is export-oriented and depends little on imports, the timber industry has a significant place in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s gross domestic product, employment and foreign trade. The sector accounts for about 10% of the country’s GDP, while more than 60% of wood sector production is

exported, mostly to European Union countries. Nenad Zarubica represents the companies involved in this project in the UK through his company Woodline Marketing. He acts as an agent but also runs the new Bosnian furniture showroom that occupies the first floor of Signs Furniture’s Romford, Essex store. His work here includes both acting as an agent for Bosnian furniture manufacturers and also importing furniture from Bosnia. Zarubica also helps the factories to develop models and ranges in terms of design, finish, packaging and other aspects to help them to meet the requirements of the UK market. Woodline Marketing, tel: 01708 677 227

Delivered with style and practicality Eco’s Boston

Eco specialises in the production of high-quality, modern and functional, upholstered and veneered furniture, as well as in interior decoration where it strives to follow the latest advances in production technology, materials and design. Its products are marketed under the Inside by Eco brand and are known for high-level aesthetics and design, top quality, maximum functionality and, of course, comfort. Eco has a design studio where renowned architects and designers are responsible for the furniture designs and interior decoration. Its operations and products are certified in line with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Visit www.inside.ba

Successful brand both home and abroad Nova Forma carries on the tradition of the prominent conglomerate Krivaja, which dates from the 19th century. In 1997, the company integrated its business system and developed its brand which is successfully operating within the country and internationally under the name Nova Forma. A large part of the production programme is intended for exports while the remaining furniture lines are sold through the company’s retail stores located in all the major cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As well as the UK, the company exports to France, Germany and South East Europe. It uses the latest technology to produce furniture for the kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and office, along with chairs, beds, sideboards and upholstery. Visit www.novaforma-furniture.com Supported by

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Nova Forma uses the latest technology to produce its furniture

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Modern manufacturing Fis-Ambyenta, part of the Fis System group, can produce 6,000 tables and 25,000 chairs a month at its modern manufacturing premises, which operates to the ISO 9001: 2008 standard. It uses solid wood (85% Bosnian beech, 10% fir and 5% oak) to produce dining room chairs and tables, beds, and interior doors. The company also produces kitchen and bedroom furniture, bathroom units and living room furniture using EU produced melamine, chipboard and MDF. Visit www.ambyenta.com

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Baroque specialist

Hand-carving is a feature of Stil’s furniture Urban’s Zegra

Stil was established in 1997 and has grown into a recognised specialist in baroque furniture. The main characteristic of the products is handcrafted wood carving, inlaying and moulding that ensures the authenticity of design that is inspired by natural motifs. Stil’s main product groups are solid wood furniture, upholstery, wardrobes, sideboards and beds. Visit www.stilcazin.com.ba

Focused on exports Since it was established in 1998, Sconto-prom has been a fully export-oriented company. It supplies Ikea and has a number of successful business partners in the UK, France, Italy and Slovenia. The most significant development by Sconto-prom is launching its own design and furniture production facility as well as establishing its Urban subsidiary which produces solid wood furniture and sells the entire range of products. Sconto-prom has set up a certified ISO 9001 quality management system and has also adopted the internal standards of Ikea including I-way, Q-way and 4-SIP. Visit www.sconto-prom.com and www.urban.ba

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Izazov wants to minimise its environmental impact

Environmentally aware Izazov was established in 1996 and in addition to the production lines for veneered, solid wood and upholstered furniture, the company also has a sawmill and a drying kiln which contributes to providing high quality materials. Environment-friendly vegetable oils are used in the final processing methods as well as other organically

Economic-Framini markets its furniture under the Framini brand with the pledge of offering value for money, a promise it has been able to keep for a number of years in markets including France, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland. The company specialises in top-quality modern and functional veneered furniture and interior decoration and keeps up with the latest production technology, materials and design. It has state of the art CNC machines for wood processing, as well as a Burkle press for foil-coating of MDF board. The company cooperates with Dutch designers to develop models for export and adheres to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Visit www.economic.ba

prepared agents, almost eliminating adverse environmental impact. The company also has its own transport fleet for delivering materials and products to customers. Its main product groups are solid wood furniture, dining room, kitchen, children’s and bedroom furniture, plus beds, sideboards and upholstery. Visit www.izazov.ba Bathroom furniture from Economic-Framini

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Everlasting classics

Standard specialises in veneered furniture and products made from veneered panels/ solid wood or veneered panels/ Standard media unit metal and foil. Main products include dining and coffee tables, bookshelves, sideboards, media units and chests of drawers. Swiss company Daccomet has been a majority shareholder since 2004 and invested more than £4.3m in modern machinery. Since 2000, Standard has undertaken production development for Ikea. In the past 10 years, Standard’s output and turnover have increased at a double-digit yearly growth rate. Visit www.standard-prnjavor.com

Nova Di Vrbas’s most notable collection is the biedermeier-styled Jelena, which is characterised by a sophisticated composition of straight and gently curved lines, radiating elegance with a sense of everlasting classics. The state of the art production line for manufacturing and processing of finger joint boards and solid wood, full strip edge, glued panels, enabled the launch of contemporary furniture for the European market that meets the needs of the most demanding clients. Production facilities comprise factories for solid and veneered furniture and upholstery, a primary processing facility, upholsterer’s workshop and interior design. Germany, Austria and South East Europe are its largest export markets. Visit www.nova-di-vrbas.ba Classic design from Nova Di Vrbas

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FINAL POLISH Betteridge awards It was an awards double for Peter Betteridge Furnishers in the first Western Morning News Business Awards. Founder Peter Betteridge won the Lifetime Achievement award while the company – which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year – scooped the Customer Service award.

Christmas tune in What did you do on Christmas morning? If you live in the Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire area and listened to community radio station HCFM’s breakfast show on Christmas Day – a rundown of every Christmas number one since the 1950s – you heard what Martin West, Kingsmead general manager did, as he produced the show with his son.

National treasures Duresta is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its partnership with the National Trust which enables the company to study original pieces of furniture from the charity’s collections and produce designs inspired by these for its global customer base. Over the past two decades Duresta has produced 15 pieces under the National Trust brand, contributing ‘sizeable’ revenue to further the charity’s conservation work. ‘The National Trust label has grown in demand over the past 20 years and it is particularly popular with our international customers. This style is universally appreciated for its essentially comfortable character, one where the formal and very grand can sit beautifully alongside the casual, plain and simple,’ says Clive Kenyon Brown, Duresta chief executive. ‘The special places and spaces looked after by the National Trust are full of amazing pieces of furniture referencing a

Hairy challenge: Staff at Hypnos put away their razors and raised £1,686 for Movember, which raises funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. The moustaches rather suit some of them.

wealth of historic periods,’ says Phillippa Green, National Trust brand licensing manager. ‘By working in partnership with Duresta, we’ve been able to draw on our heritage to create a unique and inspired range of furniture.’

United effort Walking in Spain Nick Gibbs, Westco, md, completed The Way of St James walking 100 miles across northern Spain – averaging 14 miles a day – to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostella and raised £4,500 for charity, CAFOD. ‘This was one of the most challenging and memorable experiences in my life and I feel an enormous sense of achievement having completed it,’ he says. ‘I met some very inspiring people along the way and saw some amazing countryside. The walk itself and the training leading up to it have meant I’ve lost half a stone and I feel so good I’m determined to keep the weight off. I’ve broken my fundraising target and am

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Staff at the Northfield, Birmingham branch of United Carpets helped charity workers come up with a novel way to bring Christmas cheer to children on the other side of the world – recycling. They saved the protective polythene wrappers from carpet rolls and gave them to local helpers for charity Samaritan’s Purse. The helpers then turned them into the backing for homemade games of draughts and snakes and ladders. ‘The games have gone into shoeboxes full of gifts which the charity collects all over the country to send to needy children overseas who otherwise wouldn’t get a Christmas present,’ says franchisee Andy McLeod.