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It’s show time again Being able to be in two places at once, perfecting human cloning or owning a time machine would be handy this month, with a packed show calendar If it is new products you are after, then September is your month – the diary is bursting with exhibitions clamouring for attention.

Be it The Flooring Show, Decorex, The Bed Show, 100% Design, Home, Long Point, Focus, Top Drawer, Design Junction, Maison & Objet, MoOD or Tent London/Super Brands, September is a month that provides retailers with an almost infinite opportunity to discover new products and suppliers.

And with further anecdotal evidence suggesting that more shoppers were returning to furniture and flooring stores in the first half of August (even if the Bank Holiday was a letdown for many) show

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organisers will be hoping for an upturn in visitor numbers.

Although the number of events makes September a hectic affair personally, I’m particularly looking forward to seeing the new Wool Trends Centre at The Flooring Show (not to mention the sight of a flock of sheep outside the entrance). Hopefully I’ll see you at some of the exhibitions.

August also saw plenty of corporate activity. DFS added Dwell to its portfolio, having previously acquired Sofa Workshop (see page 12) as it looks for younger customers that it hasn’t been able to attract to its core stores. I suspect the deal won’t be the last.

Equally interesting was the decision by the Business Growth Fund – set up to help small and medium-sized companies grow – invest some of its £2.5bn of funds in the interiors sector (see page 6).

Its investment in Furniture Village will allow the chain to do things it has wanted to do more quickly than it otherwise would have been able to do, and BGF’s approach means management won’t be under pressure to deliver quick profits at the expense of long-term objectives.

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100 Years of

Results and Profits!

"This is the fifth time in our history that we have run this type of sale and I can honestly say that it has been the best, most professional and profitable of them all."

Edward Dark Challicoms of Clevedon, 30th June 2014

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEWS

The total sales for the event was £200k over what was budgeted for, and this was achieved thanks to the hard work of your sales co-ordinator, Mr. Ray Lewis, who again was outstanding and tireless in his efforts to achieve a successful event.

Robert Chrystie Chrysties Furnishing Centre, 30th May 2014

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Furniture Village attracts BGF investment

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Lebus to create night shift to meet demand

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DFS adds Dwell to its portfolio

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Carpet Why Balta is hoping for a Big Hit as it marks 50 years

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Show guide The Flooring Show, including launch news and hall plans

This is the third event that you have managed for us, and indeed, we have used the competition in the same industry. We will certainly be knocking on your doors when we are ready for the next event.

Andy Burgess Furniture & Bedding Superstore, 30th May 2014

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Beds and bedroom Bed Show guide, including launch news and hall plans; Bestsellers of the year; Training initiative; Versatility is key; Mattress protection

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NEWS

Cash injection to speed up Furniture Village growth Furniture Village has secured a multi-million pound investment from the Business Growth Fund.

The £6m boost will allow the chain to add to its 40 stores while investing in its technology so that its in-store customer experience is enhanced alongside the company’s ecommerce platform.

BGF was established in 2011 to help Britain’s growing smaller and medium sized businesses. Backed by five of the UK’s main banking groups – Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS and Standard Chartered – BGF is an independent company with up to £2.5bn with which to make long-term equity investments.

Peter Harrison, Furniture Village co-founder and chief executive, says it is an ideal time for the business to expand its physical store count and online presence. ‘We are appreciative of BGF’s support and confidence, and beyond the many other potential benefits that will arise from our new and close association, this substantial investment will enable us to accelerate our plans and for Furniture Village to remain at the forefront of British retail in its sector,’ he says.

Without the investment the chain would have had to wait a long time to do things such as launch a mobile website and increase the size of some stores, says Harrison. The Hove branch is being expanded by 4,000sqft to 20,000sqft

Md in the wings Upholstery maker Collins & Hayes has confirmed that Matt O’Flynn will become md when Martin Huggins retires.

No date has been set for the handover but it is expected to be before the end of the year, according to the Airsprung Group subsidiary.

Former Meadowmead head of product development and sales, O’Flynn left Meadowmead, owner of the Henderson Russell, John Sankey and Barton Furniture brands, in May.

Asda bags Sleepwell Asda is to be the exclusive stockist of Slumberdown’s new Sleepwell signature collection, available in-store from September.

The launch of the luxury Sleepwell range marks a significant departure for the brand as it seeks to widen its appeal with a premium offer.

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Furniture Village is looking to add more stores and three others have been identified for expansion.

As part of the deal, BGF senior investment manager Jon Simon will join the board to oversee the bank-backed fund’s minority stake.

‘This represents an exciting opportunity to BGF to back a well-known British brand with a strong heritage and track record of profitability. We are supporting a clear growth strategy based on selective store roll-out and investment in new software. This in turn will improve the operational efficiencies of the business and increase the focus on ecommerce,’ he says.’

The chain is also introducing a new logo as part of its efforts to attract shoppers aged under 45.

Bank Holiday disappoints The August Bank Holiday was a washout for many shopping areas, with the weather helping to push footfall down by 14.5%.

Unexpected sunshine on Saturday and Sunday failed to draw shoppers to the high street for the last long weekend of the summer with footfall company Springboard recording a 7.3% drop on the high street – falling for a sixth consecutive year in a row – and a fall of 6.3% in shopping centres.

With most opting for a frugal weekend, pre pay day, shopping centres lagged behind on Saturday and Sunday recording a drop in footfall of 4.0% on Saturday and 2.4% on Sunday.

A drizzly start to Bank Holiday Monday did not offer any motivation to shoppers to venture out either. Over the period up to 12pm footfall dropped by 14.5% showing signs that this Bank Holiday

Monday echoed the trend of the previous two years when footfall fell by 10% in 2012 and 2013.

It was a brighter outlook for out-oftown retail parks, which fared the best, with shoppers living up to the great British tradition of stocking up on DIY goods. Retail footfall stood at 1.9% on Saturday, dipping slightly on Sunday to 1.3%.

‘Falling just before pay day and with the bleak trends over the past five years it was, as we expected, another tough trading weekend for retailers. While we saw some positive results from smaller shopping centres, retail parks continue to triumph over the high street and shopping centres drawing people out with the convenience of parking, cafes and goods for those all important DIY projects,’ says Diane Wehrle, Springboard retail and insights director.

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Lebus brings in a night shift to boost production Lebus Upholstery is to significantly swell its workforce by introducing a night shift to meet demand.

The Scunthorpe company is to create 80 jobs, pushing employee numbers to almost 500.

‘We have seen significant growth in sales from £20m to potentially £33m for the current year. We have steadily recruited staff over the past three years from 300 in 2011 to over 400 now. We are looking to recruit 80 employees for the next expansion. We are planning a full second shift so we can maximise use of the existing plant,’ says Darrell Bettany, Lebus finance director.

The new shift, to start in November, would run from 4pm to 12.45am, from Monday to Thursday and from 2.35pm to 9.55pm on Friday.

Jobs on offer at Lebus include machinists, upholsterers, frame assemblers, wood mill operatives, foam operatives, fabric cutters and sorters and administration staff.

The company expects to see production increase from 1,400 orders a week to 1,700.

‘We have enjoyed successful growth with existing customers and added some new key accounts in the last

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year which has really driven the added growth. As we run into the seasonally busy period leading up to Christmas and the New Year sales, we are having to put measures in place to cope with the anticipated increase in output,’ adds Bettany.

WBH assets to be sold

More space for Cormar Cormar Carpets has opened its expanded Holme Mill site to further improve stock availability and service to customers, with space for almost 800 rolls of carpet. The warehousing space was opened by Betty Cormack, Cormar chairman (pictured), increasing the storage area for unbacked carpet.

The £900,000 warehouse provides an extra 41,744sqft of floorspace with racking for up to 791 unbacked rolls: the equivalent of 300,000sqm of carpet. There is also the option to double stockholding capacity in the future.

‘The extension is another significant step in future-proofing our operations, ensuring we continue to efficiently handle the high volume growth levels we’ve enjoyed in the past few years.

It puts us in a better position to drive improvements in service to our customers,’ says Paul Murphy, Cormar production manager.

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The administrator of Woodberry Bros and Haines has hired a sales company to dispose of the failed cabinet company’s assets.

Since its appointment on 2 July, PricewaterhouseCoopers has not found a buyer for WBH, so has recruited ES Group to sell the remaining stock, machinery and production lines.

There will be three separate sales to realise the optimum value for the assets, says Simon Cornelius-Light, divisional director in ES Group’s Machinery & Business Assets team for the South West.

A sale of the company’s product stock began last month, along with a private treaty sale for the 12 main production lines.

An online auction of the

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wider plant and equipment will conclude in early November with a large quantity of woodworking machinery among the lots being put under the hammer.

‘By marketing the assets to different groups of potential buyers and via different means, some with an international reach, we hope to realise the maximum possible sum,’ he adds.

Look for the Buttery

A Tweed worth waiting for We’ve taken our time over Stainaway Tweed!

In a crowded market, Associated Weavers held back to develop a tweed that’s distinctively different - a smarter, more subtle finish that will appeal to the more discerning consumer.

Stainaway Tweed is a 40 oz polypropylene twist pile in 12 new exciting colours which includes the latest fashionable silvers and greys. Stainaway Tweed is available in money saving multi-widths and will be sampled on our

well established and stylish Savile point of sale units and lecterns.

Stainaway Tweed has been manufactured on new machinery purchased as part of our ongoing development programme. The range has a cleaner finish and a high performance level backed by a 20 year stainaway warranty and wear guarantee - making this a versatile carpet that’s set to become a best-seller in the sector.

The StainAway Collection goes from strength to strength

Associated Weavers Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

The StainAway Collection is a major success story, with retailers really getting behind the ranges taking the advantage that consumer confidence is high. We’ve worked hard to make sure we deliver a full portfolio of options to cover every buying decision. This year we have not only introduced new colours to the established popular ranges Temptation, Monterey, Santorini and Everest but also introduced several new ranges to complete the Stainaway offer. In 2014, we’ve already lined up competitive newcomers Home Twist, Imperial Twist and Tuftex Boutique and in addition further strong contenders in Stainaway Ultra, Inspire, Distinction and now Stainaway Tweed.

Winning with British wool The fashion for wool is expected to fare well this Autumn and our Calder Wool collection has it covered top to bottom including the smart sophistication of the well established Park Lane Collection, through to the delicate natural softness of Cashmere Berber and the affordable luxury of High Point Twist and Lonsdale Twist. Proven best selling colours, multi-width options and top quality performance characterise the quality of our wool collection. Get to know Associated Weavers’ wool a little better next time you meet your area sales manager.

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NEWS

DFS adds Dwell to its portfolio Upholstery and cabinet chain DFS has completed the purchase of Dwell as it targets ‘younger, more urban customers’.

DFS invested in the firm in February after Dwell founder Aamir Ahmad had bought the chain out of administration in July 2013. The two chains will continue to be run separately with ownership creating ‘mutually beneficial opportunities for both companies’.

‘We’re delighted to bring Dwell into the DFS group. It is a strong, contemporary brand with strengths that complement DFS’s offering,’ says Ian Filby, DFS ceo.

Although DFS has more than a quarter of the upholstery market, ‘there is always room for us to attract new customers and we hope to work with Dwell to

reach younger, more urban consumers who we haven’t traditionally targeted.’

Ahmad says: ‘This is great news. The management team has always believed in the potential of the brand and with DFS as our parent company we can fully embrace and accelerate new growth opportunities.’

DFS bought Sofa Workshop last October to provide the opportunity to reach new customer segments.

Meanwhile the chain is set to strengthen its direct and online marketing after appointing a permanent agency. In recent years it has used different agencies on a project-by-project basis.

Karmarama will handle the chain’s direct marketing, data analytics, content strategy and delivery from September.

Tasleem Tasab, Serene founder

Serene warehouse boost Bed supplier Serene Furnishings is to boost its warehouse capacity by more than a quarter.

The West Midlands company is to add 35,300sqft to its West Bromwich premises, increasing it to more than 158,300sqft.

‘We are continuing to grow across all areas of the business, with some truly exciting developments currently under wraps – we feel very confident about the next few years. Through our portfolio we have something for each of the recognised pricepoints, in a wide choice of material, finish and style.

This is set to be added to even further with a series of inspired new arrivals and announcements set to be unveiled in 2015,’ says Tasleem Tasab, Serene founder.

Farewell to carpet designer Gavin Hamilton Renowned carpet designer Gavin Hamilton has died, aged 90.

Hamilton was born in Rutherglen, Glasgow in 1923, the youngest of eight children. He excelled at art, technical drawing and woodwork at school but left with no formal qualifications.

From a young age he had dreamed of working at Templeton’s Carpets in Glasgow. Despite discouragement

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throughout his school years his flair shone through and he started at the iconic factory in April 1940.

He won a sponsored bursary to study at the Glasgow School of Art and through this he travelled to Paris then London to continue his studies. Two of his Chinese illustrations still adorn the dining room of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

He moved to Templeton’s London office in the early 1950s as a contract designer. There, he designed carpets for Cunard, Canadian Pacific Shipping and P&O. He also produced designs for 10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, the House of Lords and Marlborough House.

In recent years his health declined, and he passed away on 21 July, four months short of his 91st birthday.

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1 With textural detail, Louis de Poortere’s Willow stands out from the crowd.

Mimicking the over and under style of handcrafted willow baskets, this woven wilton gives a silken take on loop pile carpet, appealing to those with a keen eye for detail and individuality.

Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com 2 Carpenter UK has developed two more luxury pillows under its Sleep Better brand. The Quilted Memory Foam Cluster Pillow features a 100% cotton quilted outer cover, encasing memory foam clusters, designed to help with correct alignment of the spine. The Comfort Quilted Micro Fibre Pillow’s low denier filling is suited to those who prefer a softer sleeping surface.

Tel: 01457 892 400 3 As one of the most versatile carpet suppliers for independent flooring outlets across the UK, Lano Carpets is striving to develop its retail package so that stores

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can benefit from innovation, quality and value. Recent introductions include the soft, stain-resistant and durable Fascination collection (pictured) made from 100% Eccelena yarn.

Tel: 00 800 5266 5266 4 Cormar Carpets’ Apollo Plus is made from the same easy clean 100% Excellon fibre as Apollo but is tufted on 1/10th gauge machinery for a finer, denser pile.

Available in 15 plain and heather shades and 4m and 5m widths, it also has an increased pile weight and an extended stain warranty from five to 10 years.

Visit: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk 5 Elstead Lighting will launch more than 350 diverse products in its 444-page catalogue at Decorex (stand G27). There is a great selection of retro-industrial style kitchen/diner pendants and more than 100 new portables including 10 designer mirrors. Pictured is the Malia chandelier.

Visit: www.elsteadlighting.com

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Tel: 0800 077 3301 7 It’s colourful, it’s playful and it’s bubbly. It’s Kjell Engman’s latest series, Poppy for Kosta Boda.

Poppy consists of a bowl, plate and two vases. All in a lime green and purple colour scheme that draws to mind the poppy seed pod bursting. The design is the result of collaboration between the glassblower’s knowledge and Engman’s eye for captivating details.

Visit: www.kostaboda.se 8 Osmo UK has increased the number of internal wood finishes in its Wood Wax Finish Transparent range to 17 with the introduction of Granite Grey and Silk Grey. Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparent is a satin-matt wood

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finish that combines the advantages of oils and waxes, making it resistant to water and dirt and safe for humans, plants and animals.

Tel: 01296 481 220 9 The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring is changing its name to Academy for Excellence in Flooring Powered by Quick-Step and Pergo as it looks to cater for the needs of professionals working in both the retail and contract sectors. Details of the update will be revealed at The Flooring Show.

Visit: www.quick-stepacademy.co.uk 10 Delving into the trend for rustic interior looks, Goal achieves the appearance of natural carpet with the ease of living provided by Balta Broadloom’s StainSafe yarn, the perfect blend of style, quality and great value. A chunky loop texture and five on-trend natural shades combine with better value for money and service levels.

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OPTIMISE YOUR MOST VALUABLE SELLING OPPORTUNITIES… “We took 4 months business in 3 weeks! The margins came out well, we cleared all the rubbish, the cash was useful too. Your rep worked very hard and must be exhausted.”

Tony Bourgaise, MD. Scope Furnishings of Jersey and Guernsey 2014 “Fabulous sales of 27% of total turnover during the three week event. Your people were very efficient and did a great job. If you embrace the ‘Greenwood Way’, you get the results!”

James Pike, MD. Cookes of Erdington & Christchurch 2014 “We were sceptical… but wrong! The queue was huge. We even had a traffic jam. The event manager was tremendously motivational, he worked tirelessly and kept us going.”

Martin Fairbairn, MD. Fairbairn’s of Berwick upon Tweed, 2014

DON’T HIRE A MARKETING FIRM UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO GREENWOOD… Greenwood sales events help retailers to generate record breaking sales and profits all over the UK and Ireland.

The benefits of holding a ‘Greenwood Sale’ are many.

First, your sales event should certainly be a great financial success in itself. Plus, you’ll clear your redundant stock, generate instant cash and build your order book – all with good margin maintained. And, longer term benefits include increased market share and enhanced reputation due to the positive publicity created by the event. Also, staff morale is lifted by the increased activity – your team will love to see the business doing so well – it can be great fun too.

Find out more about Greenwood Sales. Ring Bernard Eaton today on 01565 650101 or visit greenwoodretail.com.

Call us now or send an e mail and we’ll gladly call you back to discuss the exciting possibilities and options we can offer you without obligation.

BOOKING NOW FOR 2015. CALL TODAY - 01565 650101 Come and see us at the The Bed Show at Telford International Centre 23 & 24 September, or, at The Autumn Furniture Show, also at Telford from 7 to 9 October 2014.

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11 The two-tone metal ribbon of Koket’s Intuition dining table evokes the mysterious and divine feminine instinct. Carefree and unexpected swirls are guided by emotions and desires.

Visit: www.bykoket.com 12 Named after the volcano, Brabbu’s Etna is a hand-tufted rug that mixes different neutral tones with slight notes of light blue in irregular shapes.

The rough pattern depicts a sense of unveiling a mysterious past, hidden by the effect of the dense ashes.

Visit: www.brabbu.com 13 Scandinavian-style oak flooring, Fjor by Kersaint Cobb, is a stylish long length European oak plank in six contemporary options all with a click system installation. Plus Fjor – Exclusiv offers two prime grade oak options for more discerning customers. Both will

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be launched at The Flooring Show.

Tel: 01675 430 430 14 Gaïa is Flock’s latest collection of luxury natural flooring products: a unique range of rugs and carpets made in a rich diversity of ecologically sourced plant fibres, some in rich dyes, bringing a new colour palette to the market. The product is hand-plaited in a herringbone pattern.

Tel: 020 8440 8777 15 Boca Do Lobo’s Monochrome range demonstrates both skill and imagination combined to create a unique object that will stand out in any room. Monochrome expresses the vision of its time and distinguishes itself through its good taste and a sophisticated touch, as well as by the urban and contemporary character of its use. Pictured is the console table.

Visit: www.bocadolobo.com

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CARPET

Heavyweight in innovation Balta Broadloom is celebrating its 50th anniversary As Balta Broadloom celebrates its 50th anniversary, the launch of its Big Hit collection gives retailers a chance to join the celebrations with a striking display folder holding four designs: Goal, Ace, Eagle and Strike.

With chunky loop styles in Balta’s StainSafe yarn and equipped with Texflor backing for a spring in the step, the collection is designed to pull no punches.

‘The quartet encompasses a range of looks, including heather and berber effects, and in a palette of natural shades that will work no matter what the decor, making Big Hit an ideal go-to collection for retailers that never throw in the towel. Backed by a 10-year StainSafe warranty and with the ability to be cleaned with diluted bleach, this carpet heavyweight delivers excellent value,’ says Geert Vanden Bossche, Balta Group marketing director.

‘We are really confident that Big Hit provides a neatly packaged collection of textured and patterned carpet, so felt that its POS should reflect this, remaining impressively flexible, portable and easy for retailers to pick up and sell from.’

Vanden Bossche reckons it provides a good talking point that allows people to get close to the carpets.

‘With Big Hit we’ve brought the popularity of chunky loop styles in a carpet that makes the most of modern generation stain resistant fibres and Balta Broadloom’s legendary value and service levels: an ideal combination,’ he says.

Through the past 50 years and since its days as a small family-owned carpet producer, it is innovation and value such as that represented in the Big Hit collection that has seen Balta Broadloom become one of the leading manufacturers in Europe.

Founded in 1964, but with origins dating back to 1959, the Balta Group’s approach to product development and manufacturing innovation has seen the company increase its turnover to more than €600m with 10 manufacturing plants worldwide.

‘Surprisingly, for a manufacturer that

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was the first to produce polypropylene carpets, the Balta name has never really been associated with consumer brands, with the company instead using brands such as StainSafe, Imprel and most recently Crown Floors, to deliver its innovation to homes across Europe,’ explains Vanden Bossche.

‘Our strength has been in innovation and people, affectionately known as Batezers. Under the watch of the highly experienced Hendrik Deruyck, Balta is truly a world force in carpet production.’

For retailers looking to Balta Broadloom for products that can help them to gain a competitive advantage,

the manufacturer’s roadshow has become a key event, giving a unique and exclusive insight into product developments for the forthcoming year.

Providing access to 2015 collections that the rest of the industry won’t see until January, this October’s Birmingham roadshow is an invite-only event that promises to be a key opportunity to plan and strategise for the year ahead.

‘With these continued efforts from one of the world’s largest carpet producers, it’s no wonder that Balta Broadloom retailers always feel one step ahead of the competition,’ adds Vanden Bossche.

Balta Broadloom, tel: 00 32 5662 2211

CARPET

The Big Hit POS folder

Hendrik Deruyck, Balta Group chief executive

Balta has 10 production facilities across the world, including St-Baafs Vijve in Belgium

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The crowning glory to your store.

Thanks to stunning new lecterns now available on some of our newest and most popular collections, you can give your store the Crown Floors touch. With beautiful carpets and a striking look, Crown Floors lecterns really are the crowning glory to any store.

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Don’t we all want to feel special?

ACCESSORIES

Pole position

Swish’s latest range offers an almost bespoke collection Swish has launched a mix and match range with 11 finials designed to work with both 28mm and 35mm diameter poles. Design Studio poles, finials and accessories are offered in four finishes – graphite, satin steel, antique brass and chrome – to complement any decor.

The Design Studio pole kits come with a standard collar that the customer can choose to upgrade to either a contemporary or classic design.

Shoppers can create their own look by following three simple steps: 1 choose the pole – length, finish and diameter; 2 select the finial that complements the desired look; 3 complete the design by choosing from a range of accessories including collars, rings, holdbacks and brackets.

Design Studio also allows customers to create a bespoke bay pole that will suit most bay windows. Bay poles are sold as a set in both 3m and 5m options and include two corner joints that can be adjusted to suit most configurations. Sets are available in 28mm and 35mm

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Design Studio can be used in bay windows, there are four finishes and a choice of 11 finials

diameters in all four Design Studio finishes and come with passing brackets, rings and joiners.

For those who want to create a return bend, a one bend bay pack is available

along with additional passing rings and brackets. Top fix passing brackets and recess brackets are also available for more intricate installations.

Swish, tel: 01543 271 421

The ultimate collection of mix & match curtain poles & accessories www.sunflex.co.uk enquiries@sunflex.co.uk 01543 271421

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Above: Festool’s TS55 Right: Barnscroft of Devon will make its show debut

Working the floors A sample of what’s on offer at this year’s event

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The Academy for Excellence in Flooring, Powered by Quick-Step and Pergo (formerly the QuickStep Academy), will showcase its latest one day training courses.

These include moisture testing: problem prevention and cure; site preparation; stair installations; measuring and quoting; and sanding.

Sheepskin and cowhide products supplier Barnscroft of Devon makes its show debut.

Products include British sheepskins tanned in Devon and New Zealand sheepskins in a selection of colours and sizes including singles, doubles, quads, sextos and octos.

Also available is a range of British rare breed sheepskins and a stocked range of unique sheepskin Mosaics rugs in contemporary and classic designs.

The company imports cowhides from Europe and Brazil in black and white, brown and white and more exotic brindles. It will launch a range of cowhide mosaic rugs at the show using extra thick European hides in 286 designs which are custom sewn to exact dimensions for delivery within three weeks.

British Ceramic Tile is set to be the first tile manufacturer to attend The Flooring Show. It will display its ceramic, porcelain and stone flooring tiles including showcasing its Feature Floors collection and unveiling the Fabulous range.

We now provide a SAMPLE CUTTING SERVICE Contact: 01827 831434 to order

www.manxcarpets.co.uk Natural shades & pinstripe is a refined tailored low level loop with an elegant understated appearance with colourations inspired by the earth itself. Natural Shades has the ability to enhance the decor of any room creating a modern or classic setting. There is also the potential to mix & match with Natural Plain Twist to create special areas of interest.

Watch our amazing film showing EasyLiving and a food stain simply wiping away.

CARNABY

Let your imagination run wild with Multi Width Stripe 1m, 4m & 5m an ideal choice that is cost effective and a more economic option for those narrow areas.

With 10 stunning colours from Light Creams to Seductive Reds, the Carnaby range is sure to suit any dĂŠcor.

Come and have a look on our stand (Hall C stand C10) at the National Flooring Show this September.

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Rob Shergold

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07974 310952

rob.shergold@manxcarpets.co.uk

Paul Brown

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07973 783532

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John Binnie

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07976 844792

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07778 260763

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Right: Edel Telenzo’s Bloomsbury Above: Plantation Rug Company’s Belle

Coralie Flooring is the first Indian hand-made rug manufacturing company with ready to deliver stock in the UK. It will launch a range of hand-made rugs using 100% wool in an array of colours and designs.

Additions to Edel Telenzo’s wool portfolio include textured loop Bloomsbury and tip sheared coordinate Harrow, made from 100% three-ply New Zealand wool in six contemporary colours. Additions to the Tube Collection are the striped Circle Line and flecked Docklands. Both products are available in the new Sky, Willow and Mustard colours. From September the company will hold stock in the UK with Alliance Flooring handling delivery, stock and cutting. Delivery will be two days to main conurbations and three to five days for other areas.

Festool will demonstrate its selection of power tools for the flooring industry, including the TS55 plunge cut saw, which has a flat housing meaning cuts can be made close to a wall.

Green Tree Distribution will offer retailers the opportunity to discover all of its products and services, including the latest ranges from Krono Original and Elesgo. There will also be an introduction to the recently launched trade website, where customers will be assisted in setting up trade accounts and

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navigated through the website’s functions. The company says this year’s attendance is a natural move to increase its brand presence at the show offering an insight into its services and getting retailers actively involved. These will include its white glove delivery service, in which the company delivers on behalf of its retail clients to their end customers. Existing clients include ScS and House of Fraser.

Kenburn has recently become a member of Carpet Recycling UK and will make its debut at the show promoting the financial and environmental benefits of recycling waste carpet.

Kersaint Cobb will highlight its latest product displays, including the Shades by Kersaint Cobb premier in-store unit which presents its extensive offering of carpets and natural flooring by tonal palette. Visitors will be able to view the luxury bamboo range Silk Touch, available in six colours and 5m wide, alongside the Scandinavian wood collection Fjor.

Manx Carpets’ Carnaby has 10 colours from light creams to reds and is available in 1m, 4m and 5m widths for an economic option for narrow areas. Natural Shades, the low level loop with shades inspired by the earth has been recoloured. Suitable for modern or classical settings, it can be mixed and

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Left: British Ceramic Tile will make its debut Above: Green Tree Distribution recently revamped its website

matched with Natural Plain Twist to create special areas of interest. Natural Plain Twist has 13 contemporary colours.

At the show, Masterpiece Systems will offer a 20% discount on the base version of its software providing measuring, planning and quantification for roll materials and laminates. It will also demonstrate its latest commercial/contracts and new build versions.

Mayne Computer Technology shows its latest release of cloud-based Mosaic POS system for retailers.

Mercado will promote developments to its TLC and Troublefree brands.

Plantation Rug Company will launch its Autumn/Winter 2014 collection, including new colourways to existing products as well as new designs. Sticking to a mainly monochrome colour palette, the new collection offers subtle style to suit a range of tastes. The new geometric and leaf designs add excitement with hints of neon while the Shetland and Benni rugs embrace the Scandinavian trend.

Plastic Extruders will showcase its Frontrunner entrance flooring system.

RFMS and Gould Hall Computer Services will show the RFMS software for flooring retailers. In addition to the core software modules needed to run a business, the Measure suite of programs will also be displayed.

Stairrods UK will preview its new Easy Chocks and Easy Wedges.

Vizifloor makes its show debut with its in-store visualisation service – allowing retailers to show how their ranges look in a range of roomsets and in the customer’s own home.

Wharncliffe will display Realitex200, the latest version of its system for carpets and flooring businesses. Fully integrated with Sage 200 Financials and Sage 200 CRM, Realitex200 delivers complete supply chain management including real-time stock and order processing, purchasing and production management and paperless warehouse management.

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Introducing 17 exciting NEW colours to our Devonia and Simply Natural ranges for Autumn.

Simply Natural

Devonia Collection

Stunning textured carpets produced using our unique cabled yarn to produce hard wearing carpets that retain all the luxury of pure new wool.

A collection of opulently rich high-wool carpets available in an extensive range of solid colours that enhances any interior.

NEW COLOURS available now

Simply Natural Ribgrass Stipple Breccia/Eggshell - 45113

made in GREAT BRITAIN

Devonia - Eggshell Blue 1306/76000

To see the full range or request a free sample please visit: www.axminster-carpets.co.uk or call us: 01297 33533

www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

The Flooring Show Harrogate 21- 23 September

SHOW GUIDE Karndean LooseLay Series Two offers a variety of styles including: Ashland LLP95 (below), Salem LLP96 (right) and Texas LLT207 (bottom)

Making its mark Luxury vinyl flooring company Karndean Designflooring plans to make its mark at The Flooring Show. Introduced to great acclaim last year, Karndean is putting its most popular product innovation to date on display throughout the three-day event.

As well as showcasing its complete LooseLay collection, visitors to the stand can expect to see wood, stone and textile designs from the company’s latest LooseLay Series Two launch – available in large planks (41.3cm x 9.85cm) and tiles (19.7cm x 24cm).

Inspired by natural materials, the latest wood designs reflect the trend for delicate oak, worn wood and distressed patterns, and feature the cool, soft white hues of Ashland LLP95 to the warm, dark chocolate tones of Dover LLP93.

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The light tonal greys and contrasting warm, dark brown hues of the new slate inspired stone designs are designed to look great in both traditional and modern interiors.

New for 2014, Series Two introduces the company’s first textile stone designs in a modern linear pattern for a distinctive modern look.

Designed with convenience and style in mind, LooseLay is an innovative format of luxury vinyl flooring that’s not only quick and easy to install but simple to maintain.

Offering superior fitting times, LooseLay’s friction grip backing and increased dimensional stability secures the floor firmly in place with little or no adhesive required in many installations.

The collection’s large-scale planks and

tiles, combined with the fact that it is quick and easy to fit, means reduced downtime and installation costs. It can be installed over most hard floors as long as they are smooth, sound and dust-free.

‘We’re delighted to be returning to The Flooring Show, especially as we continue mark our 40th anniversary at the forefront of the industry,’ says Scott Cochrane, Karndean Designflooring retail sales director.

‘Following a successful and busy year so far, it’s certainly a great time for us to make a stand at this year’s show with our innovative LooseLay. Our dedicated retail business managers will also be on hand to network and preview our new LooseLay showroom concept being unveiled in 2015.’

Visit: www.karndean.com

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Top left: Water Oak Above: Cracked Oak Left: Bilbao

Tight grip on the market Beauflor has refreshed its Ultragrip brand for 2014, with eye-catching new colourways and stylish lifestyle imagery.

Positioned as ‘The ultimate flooring’, all Ultragrip cushion vinyl floorcoverings are slip resistant, hardwearing, hygienic and easy to clean. And, thanks to their hightech cushion backing, they are also soft underfoot and quiet to walk on.

Beauflor is introducing four ranges under the Ultragrip brand this year: Gallery, a budget priced collection of small tile, mosaic and wood effect finishes for kitchens and bathrooms; Elements, a collection of authentic

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looking tile and wooden floor effect finishes which make vinyl flooring an attractive alternative for any room in the house; Sensations, with a soft and warm Comfort Bac polymer foam backing; and Essentials, a deluxe collection with a Power Bac backing, making it suitable for heavily used areas such as dining rooms and hallways.

‘This is an exciting time for Ultragrip.

Thanks to our rolling programme of new range introductions, specifically tailored to the needs of the UK consumer and our excellent levels of customer service, we are continuing to grow our market share

in the UK,’ says Alan Teague, Ultragrip UK sales director.

‘The new brand identity, with its vibrant colours and eye-catching imagery, has been specifically designed to give us greater impact in-store, where we will have new sample books and a comprehensive new product display stand. A dedicated new UK website is also due shortly,’ he adds.

Beauflor will be exhibiting on the Beaulieu Flooring Solutions stand, in the Wharfedale Suite at the Saint George’s Hotel.

Visit: www.beaulieuflooringsolutions.com

Introducing 4 stunning new ranges - the choice is endless

ELEMEnTS

SENSATIONS

ESSENTIALS

GALLERY

For more information about any of our product range contact us at: sales@beauflor.com

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Better safe than sorry

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Mrs Brown visited several interiors stores and after much consideration has ordered her new sideboard from you. The day of delivery arrives and unfortunately during the delivery the sideboard is dropped. It is OK but Mrs Brown’s living room floor has a nasty scratch on it.

Understandably she is far from happy and you have a bill for repairing her floor.

Situations such as this can be avoided if Stroolmount’s range of flooring protection products are used, says Gill Finch, Stroolmount md.

‘Retailers are finding that prevention is by far the best policy and realising that for very little money they can prevent unwanted claims while improving customer service. They can also offer the protectors to their customers,’ she says.

Stroolmount’s range features products for protecting carpets, vinyl, wood, laminate and tiles. At the heart of the range is the QuickClick Glides collection of products, developed by German firm Wagner Systems. These are permanently screwed to the base of legs and are available in sizes from 17mm to 50mm and in several pack sizes.

Also available are Move It pads to protect floors and make it easier to move heavy furniture and appliances.

‘We’re delighted to be returning to Harrogate, where our new wobble wedge will be making its show debut,’ adds Finch.

Stroolmount, tel: 08454 70 66 70

Above: Felt floor protectors are available in several sizes Right: QuickClick Glides POS stand Bottom left: Move It pads make moving furniture easier

Wool Trends at The Flooring Show

by The Campaign for Wool and British Wool A stunning new showcase of wool at The Flooring Show will bring together the industry’s leading wool carpet brands around an inspirational wool centrepiece designed in association with Homes & Gardens magazine.

Wool Trends with leading Wool Carpet Brands Axminster Carpets The Royal Borough Wilton range from Axminster Carpets™, showcases innovation in design and striking patterned carpet. Made from 100% British wool, each design is named after areas of London, including Kensington and Chelsea. Cubic, trellis and bold geometric patterns add definition and contemporary style to any room.

Ulster Carpet The vintage inspired designs of Boho Collection are an ode to all things retro, reworked to create contemporary, practical axminster for the 21st century home. Each of the five designs, such as Boho Hemingway (pictured), offer their own quirky personality, brought together by the soft pastel shades of the “heritage” colour palette to create a unique and stunning collection.

Axminster Carpets

Available in colour matching multi widths 4m, 3m, 2m, 1m.

Hardwearing 80% wool, 20% nylon.

Bronte Carpets All Bronte carpets are custom made to any size from a stair runner up to an incredible 12m wide with no joins or waste which means you only buy the quantity of carpet you need and save on waste. Bronte can even make to plan - such as “T” shapes and “L” shapes to further reduce waste. A custom dye service to ensure the carpet matches any colour scheme or decor is available.

Bronte Carpets

Ulster Carpets

What to See... in Hall C British Wool will host the Wool Education Hub - so that visitors can collect the latest wool brochures for retailers and consumers and register for new POS. Expert advice from the organisation owned by the UK’s sheep farmers and selling British Wool to the textile industry all over the world.

The wool story starts at the front entrance with a flock of sheep showing the wool as it grows! Top British carpet breeds - Dalesbred and Roughfell make their appearance alongside the Campaign for Wool’s popular and very vivid, neon sheep!

Wool Seminars Sunday Wool Clean - Wool carpet care and cleaning advice Monday Wool Trends by Editor-in-Chief, Giles Kime of Homes & Gardens Tuesday Wool - Selling the Benefits by Rita Bancroft bringing expert consumer communication to the showroom

Campaign for Wool present ‘Wool Inspirations’ - a vision of wool carpet trends and introduces ONEWOOL - the world’s largest online gallery of wool product.

Brockway Carpets

Brockway Carpets Brockway continue to innovate and improve their range offer with 4 stripes added to Jubilee Stripe. These will further compliment Jubilee Diamond, a collection of 33 Heathers with matching stripes. Also, an additional 5 colours are being added to the Lakeland Herdwick range, now available in 1m, 4m and 5m widths.

Adam Carpets Adam Carpets ‘Revelation’ range is proving to be just that.

Only months after it was launched it is already being hailed as a success. This coordination range of plains, heathers, stripes and tonals is unlike anything else on the market. Made with top quality 80/20 wool yarns, this range is as durable as it is beautiful.

Adam Carpets

Cavalier Carpets Cavalier will be featuring several products which utilise all that is best about British Wool on their stand at Harrogate. Criterion Twist has recently been re-coloured to suit the latest furnishing trends. Available in 2 widths, 4 weights and 24 colours gives 192 options to suit any budget. Also on show will be Country Collection, a rustic, yet sophisticated twist with fabulous underfoot comfort. Choose from three qualities. Now in 14 earthy colourways to create the perfect ‘homespun’ ambience.

Cavalier Carpets

Brintons Brintons launch their brand new Padstow carpet collection for summer 2014. Fresh, modern and flexible, with patterns inspired by pop art in polka dots and geometrics and a palette influenced by the seaside, in soft ice-cream shades of blue, pink and spearmint, balanced by subtle greys. These chic playful patterns create an uplifting mood and the variety of colours allow the designs to work in any room of the house, from living rooms to a child’s bedroom.

Brintons

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Hall A Abingdon Flooring Ardex UK Central Flooring Computers for Flooring Coralie Flooring Cormar Carpets Crown Floors Cybergold Distinctive Flooring Duolaiyun Carpet Company F&X Carpets Furlong Flooring Gaskell Wool Rich Green Tree Distribution Hadfields Jiangsu Kentier Wood Co Kersaint Cobb KJC Flooring Lifestyle Floors Mr Tomkinson Ornate Carpets Regency Carpets Serdim Carpets and Rugs The Stocklists Vizifloor Wanxian Aluminium WoolSafe

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Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK

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Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Come and visit our stand C13/27 to see the latest Wool and Clean Easy Offers as well as the 'Cave' offering discounts off regular and discontinued roll ends

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Hall B Academy for Excellence in Flooring Powered by Quick-Step and Pergo B44 Anji YIKE Decoration Material Technology Co B18 AT Industries B48 BGP Trading B45 British Ceramic Tile B24 Canadia Wood B20 Carpet Gripper Direct B8 Contract Flooring Association B10 Contract Flooring Journal B10 CPS Labels B15 Earthwerks/Swiff-Train B22 F Ball & Co B1 Fair Packaging B23 Festool B27 Floor Train B31 Flooring Industry Training Association Demo Area Gekko Industries B41 General Finishes B40 Graboplast B22a Interfloor B16 Jewel Blade B14 Karpet King B13 Leica Geosystems B25 Maxzara (UK) B7 MX Display B8a National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers Demo Area Novostrat B4 Packexe B3 Personna B11 Plastic Extruders B36 Primatech B29 QA Flooring B17 Rowlson B47 Rylands Flooring Distributors B47 Spotnails B33 Stairrods (UK) B26 Tomorrow's Flooring B43 Tramex B6 Tupler B19 Unifloor B9 Viligno B34 WTC Workwear/Workzone B38 XPS Foam B44a YTD B5 Zhangjiagang Elegant Plastics B12

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Tomkinson Twist The world’s best selling wool twist carpet. Now with new construction and new colours added.

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Hall C ACG C32 Adam Carpets C39 Ambassador Antalis Packaging C47 Axminster Carpets C15 Barnscroft of Devon C19 Bembe C31 Brintons Carpets C25 British Wool Marketing Board C40 Brockway Carpets C3 Bronte Carpets C23 Cavalier Carpets C5 Curtis Wool Direct Wonder of Ewe Area Edel Telenzo Carpets C37 Enco Global Feature Area Footfall Flooring C35 Haworth Scouring Feature Area Huzhou Xinfeng Wood Plastic Composite C21 Interiors Monthly C20 Interface Trends Hub Karndean Designflooring C30 Karndean LooseLay C28 Kingsmead C13/27 Manx Carpets C10 Master Weaver C1 Masterpiece Systems C51 Mayne Computer Technology C12 Merryfield C7/9 Rama Carpets C41/44 Rawson C14 Sebo C2 Shanghai Fuyu Woven Fabric Co. C33 Supreme Rugs C10a Ulster Carpets C17 Victoria Carpets C28a Welspun Syntex C11 Westex Carpets C29a Wharncliffe C22 Zhengzhou Jinpeng Underlay Manufacture Co C29

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The stairway to carpet heaven Visit Lano Carpets at this year’s Flooring Show and take a step towards beautiful carpet that’s great value too. With new introductions and updates to some of our most popular collections, don’t miss this chance to begin your journey to carpet heaven.

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Hall M Acvila Group M28 Ball & Young M20/24 BMK M23 Callavi M14 Carpet 1st M34 Carpet Recycling UK M35 CS Floors M32 Dunhua Shengda Ind M38 ETC Rugs M39 Fells M26 Flooring Industry Training Association Demo Area Floorskills Training Centre M31 FOXI M17 H&V Carpets M1 Halls Flooring M25 Hanson Plywood M7 Jiangsu Beier M37 Kenburn Waste Management M12 Kervanci Iplik M5 Laminate Floor & Accessories M8 Measure By RFMS M29a Mercado M21 Metro Group M34 Mohawk Flooring M19 National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers Demo Area Nonwoven M41 Oriental Weavers M22 Plantation Rugs M13 RFMS M29 Smart Direct M10 SMG M3 Stroolmount M9 Wilkies Carpets M30 Xi'an Xiangsen Carpet Material Co M4 Zhangjiagang Yihua Plastic Co M42

Hotels Beaulieu International Betap Tufting Classis Carpets & Rugs Condor Carpets Millennium Weavers Europe

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FROM MANUFACTURER DIRECT TO BUYER

Visit us at The Flooring Show, Stand C19, to see our Sheepskin Rugs, Cowhides and made to measure Mosaics.

Barnscroft of Devon Ltd Meadowbrook Devon EX5 2RS 01404851152 • info@barnscroft.com

A family business since 1925. From buying of raw wool to delivering rugs to you, we own the entire operation. This enables us to guarantee our customers’ the finest hand made rugs at the lowest prices in the industry. Buy our ‘Divya Collection’ with a 48 hours delivery gurantee, or you can choose ‘Coralie Options’ – your own design, your own colour scheme, or just a simple thought on design.

We will work with you from developing art work to manufacturing the rug, importing it, and delivering it to YOU.

Come and see the stunning Divya Collection at

The Flooring Show, Stand A30 Coralie Flooring UK Ltd (Subsidiary of Haba Rugs India) Unit 5, Sleaford Station Business Centre Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Tel: 01529410440 • Fax: 01162514018 Email: nnoble7@coralieflooring.co.uk Website: www.coralieflooring.co.uk

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Interfloor (bottom left), Cormar Carpets (below) and Wood Bros (left) will be among the exhibitors

Come on in Two buying groups have opened their show to all retailers The Autumn Furniture Show opens its doors on 8 and 9 October to the retail trade at the Telford International Centre, whilst 7 October is reserved exclusively for Minerva Furnishers Guild and SMG members.

More than 90 furniture suppliers including Alstons, Buoyant Upholstery, Duresta Upholstery, Hypnos Beds, Parker Knoll, Rauch, Sherborne Upholstery, Somnus, Tempur Beds and Willis & Gambier will exhibit.

The event will also feature a flooring showcase with leading suppliers including Abingdon Flooring, Asiatic, Associated Weavers, Axminster Carpets, Ball & Young, Brockway, Cavalier Carpets, Cormar Carpets, Forbo, Furlong, Interfloor, Telenzo and Victoria Carpets attending.

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Team Sealy turbocharges the Hybrid

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Not sleeping on the job

Sherborne Upholstery’s Dorchester

Breasley Consumer Products will showcase developments for its vacuum packed mattress collections, on both foam and pocket spring mattresses, introducing new technology and added benefits to the consumer. It will also debut its Naked Beds division’s first range – Essence – designed by women with women in mind.

Burgess Beds will show its certified organic range of mattresses and POS. Deluxe Beds has 10 new beds under its Pennine Beds brand to celebrate its 25th anniversary, while a number of Deluxe models have upgraded specifications.

Dunlopillo will reveal its relaunched collection.

Sales promotion company Greenwood Retail Sales makes its show debut.

Healthbeds highlights its new Kensington, Cooltex Body Balance and Balmoral collections.

Making its show debut is Limelight Beds alongside sister company Vogue Beds.

Myer’s introduces the twin spring Calypso with two-drawer divan.

Relyon unveils the Memory Zoom range along with the first viewing of the extended and refined upholstered bedstead collection, featuring the new storage ottoman options.

Another company making its show debut is software firm Retailsystem.com.

Royal Bohemia will introduce its first domestic range: Boho, a collection of hand-made lifestyle beds and mattresses designed to have impact in any

showroom both on a visual and sensory level.

Also a first-timer at the show is Sherborne Upholstery. Following the introduction in 2013 of its first adjustable beds with a 25-stone weight limit, it has developed a new action which is supplied in only two parts for ease of delivery and assembly, with no tools required. A head-only adjustable model has been added to the range along with further headboards, mattresses and fabric options. It will also introduce more adjustable models.

Siesta Beds is introducing the Super Comfort Natural Comfort collection.

Simmons Bedding Group showcases a host of new models from its Sleepeezee, Simmons and Pirelli brands.

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Welcome to the new core Posturepedic range

The new Posturepedic Geltex Support

The new Posturepedic Latex Support

The famed Sealy Posturepedic range has been updated and upgraded and will be relaunched at Telford. The range will now have a Geltex model and include Adaptive in the Smart Fibres offering.

The new Posturepedic Luxury Support

The new Posturepedic Memory Support

The new four bed range with their high loft design for fuller and more luxurious mattresses, will consist of Geltex Support, Latex Support, Luxury Support and Memory Support and will replace the existing Silver, Gold and Platinum Posturepedic beds.

See our new Posturepedic beds on Stand F90 at NBF Telford Show or for more information, contact our Sales Hotline on 016973 20342.

www.sealy.co.uk

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Sweet Dreams’ Pocket Spring Air Suspension System Whitehall

The Sleep Council, the industry’s consumer education and promotional body, will launch its Sleep Council Sales Academy – an online selling training and accreditation programme for all retail bed sales people.

Slumberland will add options of ottomans and matching headboards in six different colours to the models introduced at its April At Home show.

Staples presents the mattress and divan collection it launched at its April At Home show, along with the introduction of an ottoman base option and matching headboards in 10 colourways and six styles.

Stuart Jones debuts the Artisan range featuring 66 fabrics, five new solid finishes or eight wood finishes so

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customers can choose a bespoke bedroom set that will be hand-made to their taste. This year there are also two value-engineered bed bases, ottoman and divan.

The Pocket Spring Air Suspension System is the centrepiece of Sweet Dreams’ array of launches. Comprising one standard length pocket spring and then, in the next column, two shortened springs, so between the shortened springs there’s air space, allowing for a soft, flexible feel as the sleeper lies down and the short springs contract, increasing the volume of air. The two kinds of pocket spring are arranged alternately across the width of the mattress. The system is designed to create a lighter-than-air sleeping

experience while also providing comfortable, cool support. Two people sleeping together, no matter what their weight difference, will enjoy individual support because of the alignment of the springs, according to the company.

With almost 4,000 springs in the larger sizes of the top-end model, the mattress boasts more pocket springs than a Sweet Dreams bed has ever featured before.

The extra luxury of the beds is enhanced with a superior number of both handles and vents.

The show coincides with the start of Vogue Beds’ 25th anniversary and to celebrate it has improved every product in the flagship Hampton range including the addition of a 7,000 pocket mattress.

Visit: www.bedshow.co.uk

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This page Left: Ruby Support marks Sealy UK’s 40th anniversary Below: Signature Hybrid Below left: Cooltech gel pillow

Sealy is promising to unveil what it calls ‘a dramatic and groundbreaking new range, which could radically change the industry’ at the show.

Contour Support will be the first bed in the Profile collection. Ergonomic in concept, the Contour Support mattress is based on various anthropometric studies that detail and profile the proportions of the human anatomy.

Directional and variable zoning along its length from head to toe means the mattress never has to be turned, and the mattress pays special attention to offering exactly the right kind of support to shoulders and hips, which are the key pressure points that cause tossing and turning. In addition, an area of increased lumbar support ensures the spine is kept at the right alignment throughout the night.

With its high loft, quilted panels, this bed is suitable for anyone suffering from a problem back or wishing to prevent one deteriorating, according to the company.

The Sealy Posturepedic range has been updated, upgraded and relaunched, and will now include a Geltex model and include Adaptive in the Smart Fibres offering. The four bed range, with high loft design for fuller and more luxurious mattresses, will consist of Geltex Support, Luxury Support, Memory Support and Latex Support and will replace the existing Silver, Gold and Platinum Posturepedic beds.

The Hybrid range of beds, launched last year at Telford, has become Sealy UK’s most successful new product. To build on its success, two top of the range models have been added and will contain the largest number of pocket springs in any Sealy bed underneath a layer of supportive Geltex. The Signature Hybrid will have 4,200 pocket and minipocket springs and the Regency 3,600 springs.

Sealy UK has been making beds in the

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Opposite page Contour Support does not need to be turned and has high loft quilted panels

heart of the Lake District since 1974, and to celebrate its ruby anniversary it has created the Ruby range. Ruby Ortho is the firmer of the two beds with a Posturetech 660 spring unit while the Ruby Support is of a softer spring design with a high loft mattress quilt. Both are no-turn mattresses.

The Pocket range will see the addition of Adaptive in the Smart Fibres, for a cooler and more comfortable night’s sleep. It has also introduced Sealy Cooltech pillows with gel inserts.

Sealy UK, tel: 01697 320 342

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Pillow Top Elite (left) and Prestige (below)

Tip top comfort Royal warrant holder Hypnos will highlight a new look for the Regency and Pillow Top collections at the show.

Hypnos’ recently updated Regency collection has been designed with comfort in mind, every detail carefully considered, providing the ultimate in luxury, comfort and total body support for a restful night’s sleep.

Also displayed on Hypnos’ stand will be the company’s Pillow Top collection.

Adding an extra layer of sumptuouslysoft comfort, a pillow top mattress helps to create a cocooning effect, while retaining the level of support that is synonymous with the Hypnos brand.

‘Our customers know that Hypnos beds come with comfort as standard, however, by tweaking our most beloved beds, such as the Regency collection, we hope to increase that level of active comfort even further,’ says Chris Ward, Hypnos marketing director.

Staff will also be on hand at the show to discuss the design options for personalisation, including headboards and fabrics, as well as finishing touches, such as divan styles, underbed storage options and feet.

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Regency Sandringham

Best of British The pursuit of perfection – beautiful handcrafted pocket spring beds, with a Royal Seal of Approval and an unrivalled 10 year guarantee. Hypnos provides retailers with exquisitely tailored beds; sublime comfort; a choice of design options; a commitment to sustainability; a strong consumer brand and excellent support.

Don’t miss out, visit us on stand B25 at The Bed Show and try the gorgeous new Regency and Pillow Top Collections today!

T: +44 (0) 1844 348200 | E: sleep@hypnosbeds.com | www.hypnosbeds.com Hypnos is proud to be Carbon Neutral, complying with BS PAS 2060 Standard.

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More chapters for mattress stories Silentnight’s showpiece at this year’s show is the new Diamond 4000 Pocket Memory Wool mattress with Mirapocket.

It will also unveil the latest addition to the Geltex range – the Geltex Premier Pillow, which complements the mattress range and provides added sleep benefits.

All mattresses feature an innovative Geltex comfort layer offering a unique combination of breathability to prevent the body from overheating, pressure relief, preventing pressure points from building up and body support, providing perfect spinal alignment and support.

The unique open cell structure of Geltex allows air to pass through easily, preventing the body from overheating in the summer while keeping warm during colder months.

Miracoil remains an important story for retailers and customers alike, with Silentnight’s ‘no roll together’ technology and spring system a key selling point for consumers looking for zoned support from a mattress. To help communicate the benefits of Miracoil to retailers, Silentnight will showcase a new video to demonstrate the unique spring system.

A memory foam rolled mattress is to be added to the Mattress-Now range. Its four products will be highlighted at the show, demonstrating how this vacuumpacked collection offers convenience for retailers and consumers.

Mattress-Now was awarded a Best Buy status by Which? and voted number one in the memory foam mattress category.

The Memory 3 Zone mattress was tested

by Which? under three categories: performance, durability and usability and scored 70 out of 100 with high scores for body support when lying on the side, bounciness, stability and durability.

The show will also see the introduction of the Safe Night’s cot bed mattress collection. Featuring an exclusive Airstream foam free technology in conjunction with John Cotton, the range will have a dedicated marketing campaign for autumn/winter 2014.

Responding to retailer feedback, the company will launch a top of bed proposition for independent retailers with a new ordering system allowing direct ordering of Silentnight pillows, duvets, protectors and toppers.

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Pillows will be added to Geltex

Safe Night will be debuted

Mattress-Now will be expanded

We have enhanced the Diamond collection with the introduction of a premium 4000 pocket sprung memory w ool mattress for sup perior sty yle and comfort. wool superior style

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Another level of innovation Kaymed’s aim at the show is to ensure visitors experience what it describes as the most advanced range of beds available in the UK. It is launching several materials developed, manufactured by and exclusive to the company, that combine comfort, industry leading pressure relief and sleep surface temperature regulation.

Therma-Phase combines a high density viscoelastic with an infusion of phase-change gel crystals. The gel works constantly to absorb, store and release body heat to maintain the ideal sleep surface temperature of 30-32°C. This is achieved via a chain reaction at molecular level rather than by treating materials with sprays or treatments – ensuring the material works infinitely.

The result is an innovative material that provides the body with the optimum level of comfort, support and pressure relief – essential for a restful night’s sleep. The Therma-Phase range will include solid core and pocket sprung models, all with a 10-year warranty.

K3Gel is a therapeutic sleep system patented by Kaymed that it says provides superior comfort and disperses pressure through its unique three-dimensional cell structure. Manufactured using natural mineral oils, K3Gel responds to embrace the sleeper’s shape instantly, helping to relieve aches and pains.

The cells create air pockets that enhance air circulation and regulate body temperature for sleeping comfort.

Kaymed offers a range of pocket spring K3Gel models in its standard range with a 10-year warranty as standard.

With comfort to the fore, there is V85.

Available as a solid block or on pocket springs, V85 is a superior grade viscoelastic providing a level of comfort usually associated with the most expensive materials, says Kaymed. V85 has a high level of density that gives a combination of support and pressure relief regardless of temperature. V85 is recognised by the NHS for its unique properties and supplied in mattresses for medical use.

While some materials require heat to make them function – and also more susceptible to environmental conditions – V85 remains consistently comfortable throughout the year and

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Left: Therma-Phase POS Below: K3Gel has been patented by Kaymed

has a 10-year warranty.

Mighty Bed offers a firmer feel and the correct level of support for consumers of all shapes and sizes. This range has proved successful in the USA and Republic of Ireland markets, thanks to the combination of high levels of fillings

supplying comfort, and a spring system design that copes with heavy use.

The company says Mighty Bed must be the most durable heavy-duty base available in the UK, and has a 15-year warranty.

Visit: www.kaymed.co.uk

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Continuing the tradition Rest Assured is unveiling an addition to the Traditional Pocket Collection. With 2,800 pocket springs, the memory wool filling keeps the body warm in winter and cool in summer and with a choice of headboard designs and base colours, including slate grey, it has been designed to offer style at an affordable price.

There will also be a range of updated base and headboard covers, to appeal to Rest Assured’s target audience which favours traditional styling in the bedroom.

Incorporating nine hand-made pocket spring beds, the Traditional Pocket Collection offers a range of bases, including an ottoman base for those customers wanting additional, discreet storage.

The collection has received recognition from the Good Housekeeping Institute and now proudly carries the magazine’s prestigious Good Housekeeping Approved

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The 2800 Pocket mattress. The Traditional Pocket Collection is Good Housekeeping Institute endorsed

logo, available to retailers to display with the range in-store.

‘Launched at The Bed Show last year and updated for 2014, the Rest Assured Traditional Pocket Collection is a real success story. The latest addition to the range, the 2800 Pocket mattress, offers retailers even more choice when it comes to finding customers the perfect mattress to suit their needs with a clear good, better, best, offering running throughout the range,’ says Nick Booth, Rest Assured marketing director.

‘The recent Good Housekeeping accreditation gives retailers an additional voice of authority when it comes to recommending and helping customers

make their next purchase. With consumer reviews giving Rest Assured beds an average four out of five stars, this additional seal of approval cements Rest Assured as the perfect choice for an affordable, yet luxurious addition to the bedroom.’

All Rest Assured beds and mattresses are hand-made in the UK, using tried and tested techniques and 115 years of bedmaking experience to combine pocket springs with premium fillings. All products are rigorously tested for comfort, fire safety and durability in Rest Assured’s accredited testing laboratory and come with a five-year guarantee.

Visit: www.rest-assured.co.uk

Affordable luxury at its very best Following the successful launch of the Rest Assured traditional pocket collection at last year’s show, this year sees us enhancing the range with the introduction of our new 2800 pocket sprung mattress.

It’s available with a choice of headboard designs and base colours for exquisite style at an affordable price.

COME ALONG AND SEE THE NEW PRODUCT AT STAND F90

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Top: Countess Above: Sheep on the Somnus farm Left: All mattresses are hand-made

Passion for excellence Through the development of innovative features, Somnus is a market leader in the manufacture of luxury beds. It is proud to soon be celebrating 175 years of bed making and remains true to its principles to this day.

While Somnus is known for leading the way in spring technology and innovation, at the heart of everything is a commitment to the craft of bed making. This passion for manufacturing excellence is what makes a Somnus bed stand out.

A Somnus luxury mattress is designed to provide the optimum in comfort and support for each individual sleeper. The end result is a better night’s sleep, with

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all the associated benefits to health and wellbeing. The company is at the forefront of pocket spring design technology and designed the Sensa iP Pocket spring system, where the springs move independently of each other, distributing the sleepers’ weight across a higher number of springs, so supporting and contouring the body shape. This means fewer pressure points and more restful sleep.

Only the finest natural upholstery materials are used. To help guarantee the quality, it has its own sheep on the Somnus farm and has developed Yorkshire Dales and Herdwick Eco wool.

Its team of sleep specialists turn these

into unique blends of 100% natural upholstery fillings that are carefully layered into each bed. This makes for perfect temperature control all night and ensures supreme comfort creating a healthy sleeping environment.

The Supremacy and Concordia Collections have been refreshed with new headboard designs and the latest fashion fabrics.

To celebrate its anniversary Somnus will preview two limited edition models: Royal Albert and Royal Victoria, named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who were married in 1840, the same year William Rhodes founded the business.

Visit: www.somnus.co.uk

Don’t just go to bed... go to SOMNUS Are you looking to grow sales of premium quality beds?

Have you considered becoming an exclusive Somnus Studio Stockist?

Somnus continue to drive sales further with our fourth national advertising campaign appearing in high circulation magazines that we have identified with the correct consumer profile. This will direct prospective consumers to the Somnus website which will then direct them to their nearest Somnus studio.

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Additional stockist support includes; sale discount, contribution towards opening advertisement, Somnus sale leaflet, set of retail advertisement kits and price tickets.

www.somnus.co.uk

Visit us at The 2014 Bed Show, 23rd & 24th September on stand H70 For further information contact James Noble, Tel: 0113 205 5245 Email: jnoble@somnus.co.uk

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BEDS AND BEDROOM Komfi will unveil the collection at the show

Retail relaunch GNG Group is to relaunch its retail bed brand Komfi under the leadership of Jim Harrower. The company recruited him as head of trade sales ahead of The Bed Show.

‘We have a really exciting programme of new product introductions spanning the next few years and are pleased to have someone with the knowledge and expertise of Jim to help us launch them into the UK. He will be mainly working on the Komfi brand, as this has been recognised as having the best fit for the innovative products in our new product development programme. The first new product to be launched is a new mattress range that Komfi will be introducing at The Bed Show in September,’ says

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Mike Davies, GNG Group md.

Harrower says: ‘Many companies in the UK bed market claim to be innovative but they are guilty of just copying what a few “leaders” have done. I’ve been fortunate in working with great products during my career and I’m confident the new products that Komfi will be launching in September are both innovative and commercially very well targeted and offer something new for the bed retailer to sell.’

Harrower was Sealy UK md for a decade before moving to Dormeo UK where he was responsible for the retail launch of the Dormeo Octaspring mattress range into the UK. Komfi will only be offering its new

collection for sale through retail stores.

The collection boasts the newest foam technologies, advanced pressure mapping, enhanced ventilation and the same superior quality foam that is used in its highest specification medical mattresses.

‘The collection showcases the very latest advances in sleep technology, reflecting our passion and commitment to offering our customers the very best products that can compete at the highest level. We’re confident that we can provide bed retailers with unique, premium quality sleep solutions at extremely competitive price points,’ adds Davies.

Visit: www.komfi.com

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Airsprung offers a range of delivery options

Clicking with retailers For more than 140 years, Airsprung Beds has been at the forefront of making beds that represent excellent value for money.

As a manufacturer to the largest retailers in the business, the company has great knowledge of customer satisfaction and has become the go-to brand for online retailers, both in the UK and overseas.

Airsprung was the first manufacturer to truly embrace online retail and, as such, has a significant advantage in being able to offer the right products, service and delivery that online retailers demand.

Because it understands the online consumer’s expectations and entitlement Airsprung is a natural partner for retailers that want to maximise their own consumer experience and make

shopping for beds and mattresses trouble and stress free.

With more and more retailers now offering beds online, Airsprung has become a popular choice for private label products from value mattresses right through to high specification sleeping solutions.

Manufacturing is only part of the package, which is why it has developed a range of delivery solutions to satisfy the needs of individual retailers.

These solutions range from a straightforward ex-works/collection right through to comprehensive DHD services that can include often overlooked issues such as re-booking when the customer is not in, or collecting a faulty product in exchange for a new one.

Becoming increasingly popular is the Collect and Recycle service with a DHD. This means that the consumer is assured peace of mind that their new bed does not mean that their old one becomes a burden on the environment.

Crucial to any online retailer is the attention to detail that ensures each delivery is swift and trouble-free – this is why Airsprung takes exceptional care when dealing with delivery issues and is the reason why it offers different delivery solutions depending on the retailer’s requirements.

At the show Airsprung will highlight its expanded collection including bed frames and storage solutions and new mattress compositions.

Visit: www.airsprungbeds.co.uk

Tradition, experience and a unique sleeping solution The Hush from Airsprung Collection makes the most of Airsprung’s experience. The collection uses traditional methods and materials, alongside the latest developments in manufacturing, with the aim of providing a perfect night’s sleep. A wider combination of components are used, ranging from innovative spring units through to the softest of fillings and fabrics. Each bed uses unique materials and processes to achieve the perfect recipe for sleeping comfort.

The birth of the Hush from Airsprung brand was due to an increasing need to showcase the creative side of Airsprung Beds, both in terms of manufacture and design, but still with an eye on value.

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Hush from Airsprung uses a wider combination of components

The Airsprung Beds collection is more popular than ever, thanks to hassle-free Direct Home Delivery and responsible Collect & Recycle services. Come and see why there’s never been a better time to sell Airsprung Beds.

www.airsprungbeds.co.uk

Please come and see us at the Bed Show on Hush from Airsprung is also returning to offer fresh thinking for retailers... come and see why!

www.hush-from-airsprung.co.uk

Contact Shaun Davies on 07557 161363 Airsprung Beds, Canal Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8RQ Telephone 01225 754411 email sales@airsprungbeds.co.uk

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Floating on clouds

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Gainsborough will add two models to its Pocket Cloud Collection that was launched at last year’s show. These latest models extend the high specifications, with increased spring counts and incorporating loose hair fillings.

‘The past 12 months has seen us launch Pocket Cloud across the UK and we have been delighted with the response from retailers who have stocked it,’ says Andy Richards, Gainsborough sales and marketing director.

‘The unique feel coupled with the exceptional quality that our hand-made beds are known for has allowed retailers to offer superb quality beds and mattresses at prices that really are great value for money.

‘The name for the range came from the idea that we have developed and constructed, namely to give a real sensation of floating,’ he explains.

Last year saw the introduction of the Power edge support system across all Gainsborough models. This works by using rows of heavy-duty springing on the outer edges of the mattress which, when supported by at least two rows of genuine hand side-stitching and the Real Edge divan base, gives support for the sleeper right up to the edge of each individually created mattress.

Richards says retailers reported that one comment frequently made by

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people considering hand-made mattresses was the tendency for them to be soft towards the edge and leave the sleeper with a sensation of roll off.

‘We identified a real opportunity whereby the consumer didn’t have to compromise between the quality and comfort of our high quality hand-made beds and soft edge mattresses that are sometimes associated with that. Since launching the system last year, I think it is fair to say we haven’t looked back and although trade has remained a challenge for most retailers, we have seen genuine growth – it all has to be down to the

quality of the products and the exceptional value for money they offer,’ he says.

Gainsborough has a range of individually designed headboards to complement the collection in a large choice of chenille fabrics.

Also, two models will be added to the Windsor Bed Company range, offering double-decker spring counts for the first time along with hand-nested pocket spring units and finished with hand sidestitched borders and the Power edge support system.

Visit: www.gainsborough-beds.co.uk

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Leaves you feeling on Cloud Nine

Gainsborough will be showcasing their new additions to the superb range of handmade beds in the Pocket Cloud Collection at the Telford Show. With a range of beds that allow the sleeper the sensation of oating on a cloud, these really are a must for anyone who is serious about sleep.

We look forward to welcoming you on to stand J70.

Contact Andrew Richards on 07825 171333 for more information.

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The Natural Collection mattresses will have stretch knit covers

Keep cool with latex Memory foam has been an undoubted triumph in recent years but excess heat has been an issue for many people. This is where Hush-a-Bye has taken a creative leap, according to Andrew Richards, Hush-a-Bye sales director.

‘Rather than start with memory foam and look for ways to make it less hot, why don’t we start with a product that is inherently cooler but with similar pressure relieving properties to memory foam and then explore ways to make it even cooler? The answer lay in adapting an existing material: latex. It is a wellestablished material for mattresses that is not only naturally cooler than memory foam but has many additional advantages. By adding gel technology to latex we really can have the best of both worlds. The resulting product is Coolwave Latex, a brand exclusive to Hush-a-Bye,’ he says.

In independent tests latex gel is shown to absorb heat less quickly than memory foam and the heat penetration into the mattress is not so deep. Moisture also

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shows lower infiltration than memory foam.

Because of the cell structure of latex, its recovery time is quicker than memory foam thereby avoiding the hollow ‘pocket’ that can sometimes be an issue.

‘When you also consider latex’s natural properties and its reduced impact on the environment, it becomes a very compelling proposition. The new models will have the unique styling of 3D designed stretch knit covers, which have to be seen to be properly appreciated. If you think you know latex and you think you know gel, you may be surprised,’ says Richards.

Hush-a-Bye is also expanding its Natural Collection. This range is seen as the heart of the business, and to build on

Coolwave Latex is exclusive to Hush-a-Bye

the success it is launching models finished with heavy weighted, top of the range, soft stretch knit covers. The mattresses will feature cotton, wool and cashmere fillings with a new swatch of upholstery type fabric in a range of colours for the bases.

Just over 12 months ago, headboard and bedroom furniture manufacturer Swanglen became a sister company to Hush-a-Bye. ‘The first fruits of that relationship will be on show with a whole new collection of headboards designed exclusively for Hush-a-Bye. Whether it is exciting new technology, or extending our core products, there is something for everyone this year,’ adds Richards.

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Moving with the times Furmanac has been a key player in motion intelligent furniture since 1972, and is now the largest UK-based manufacturer of adjustable beds and motion frames.

The MiBed range offers designs with a style to suit any taste, with comfort and a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep in mind at all times.

All models can easily be supplemented with bespoke features to provide a bed built for individual customers.

MiBed models come with the latest in gel technology and a twin gel system.

Unlike alternative materials that cool instantly, the top fabric of the mattress cools only when there is an increase in humidity and temperature and adjusts itself to the demands of the individual.

Within the mattress lies a supportive layer of gel, which does not push to recover its original position until the weight has been removed. This combination helps keep the user cool and provides consistent support to heavier zones of the body.

The Hestia range is a contemporary collection of mattresses and divans designed to give comfort and deep, restful sleep. Using the latest fillings, materials and fabrics, space age

Hestia Z1000

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MiBed Coolgel

technology is used in the foam and fabric production for ultimate temperature control and performance. However, the range is still made by hand using traditional methods. With a choice of base, mattress border and headboard colour options, as well as many foam and spring combinations, there is a bed to suit each individual.

Combining the luxury of the Hestia range with the technological innovations of MiBed, the latest collection of upholstered bed frames and occasional bedroom furniture has taken the

Concerto

Furmanac offer to another level. This collection of hand-made contemporary and traditional styles is designed for any taste or decor, and with both the upholstered beds and occasional bedroom furniture available in the same fabrics, owners can create a unique bedroom suite.

All products come with a five-year manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guarantee.

At the show the company will display the new Concerto scroll upholstered bed and expand its adjustable offer.

Visit: www.furmanac.co.uk

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The 2014 Bed Show Telford 23-24 September

FIRE EXIT

Divan Diner

Siesta Beds

Airsprung, Hush-a-Bye

J70

H70 Somnus

J60

H60 Harrison

J66 Palatine

Highgrove Beds

J50

H50

HALL 1

Gainsborough, Gainsborough Sofa Beds

J55 Royal Bohemia

Furmanac, Hestia

Swanglen

K70

FIRE EXIT

J80

La-z-boy

K50

FIRE EXIT

H80

WE Rawson

K45 J40

H40

J45

Desleeclama

Greenwood Retail

Dura Beds

MiBed

J42 retailsystems

J30

H10

J36 Komfi

Kayflex

Press Office

J20 H5 HIghgate Beds

Adjustamatic

FIRE EXIT

Adjustmatic Beds Airsprung Group Deslee Clama Dura Beds Furmanac Gainsborough/Gainsborough Sofabeds GNG Group Greenwood Retail Sales Harrison Spinks Hestia Highgate Beds

H5 J70 K45 J40 H40/H50 J70 J30 J45 H60 H40 J20

Highgrove Beds Hush-A-Bye Kayflex MiBed Palatine Rawson Fillings Retailsystem Royal Bohemia Siesta Beds Somnus Swanglen Furnishings

J60 J80 H10 H50 J66 K50 J42 J50 H80 H70 K70

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The 2014 Bed Show Telford 23-24 September

FIRE EXIT

F90 Silentnight, Layezee and Sealy

F80

G80

Silentnight, Rest Assured

Vogue, Limelight

G70

F70 MPT

G75 Health Beds

L&P

E65 Beardow Adams

E60

F65

F60

G60

Deluxe Beds Sherborne

Myers, Staples

AJ Foam

G50

F50

HALL 2

Dunlopillo

Reylon, Slumberland

E45

Pieters

E40 Seetall

G40

F40

E30

Jay-Be

Bodyease, Kumfy Sleep

Icon

F30

F38

G30

G35

Enkev Burgess Beds

F32

Sweet Dreams

Vi- Spring

CPS Labels

Border Bistro

FIRE EXIT

A J Foam Beardow Adams Bodyease Burgess Beds CPS Group Deluxe Beds Dunlopillo Enkev Hampton Beds Healthbeds Icon Designs Jaybe Layezee Leggett & Platt Limelight Beds

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E60 E65 G40 F30 F32 F60 F50 F38 G80 G70 E30 F40 F80/F90 G75 G80

MPT Group Myers Pieters Textiel Relyon Sealy Seetall Furniture Sherborne Upholstery Silentnight Group Slumberland Staples Sweet Dreams Swift Mattress Co ViSpring Vogue Beds

F70 G60 E45 G50 F80/F90 E40 F65 F80/F90 G50 G60 G30 G80 G35 G80

HALL 3

FIRE EXIT

The 2014 Bed Show Telford 23-24 September

Hall 3 FIRE EXIT

D60

Pillowtop Pitstop

By Charles and Charles

D50 Global Materials

C50

FIRE EXIT

B50

Simmons Group

Sleepeezee

D40

B45

B47

Stellini

B49

SMP

C40

A40 Latexco

C45

Springcastle Gateway

B40

SMK

Shire Beds

Naked Beds

A30 Maes

B30 Breasley

FIRE EXIT

D30

C30

Churchfield Sofabeds

Kaymed

A24 Monks

A22

B25

C26 Hypnos

C28 R A Irwin

Apropa

Springform

B20

C20 Foam Co, Mammoth

B10 NBF

Kyoto

B12 Spotnails

C10 Stuart Jones

Main Entrance Apropa Machinery Bodet & Horst Breasley Consumer Products

By Charles & Charles Churchfield Sofa Bed Co Foam Company, The (T/A Sleepshaper) Gateway Systems Global Material Sourcing Hypnos Kaymed King Koil Kyoto Futons Latexco Maes Mattress Ticking Monks International

C28 C26 B30/B40 D60 D30 B20 C40 D50 B25 C30 C30 C20 A40 A30 A24

Naked Beds NBF Pirelli R A Irwin Salus Shire Beds Simmons Group Sleepeezee SMK Textiles SMP Spotnails Springcastle Products Ltd Springform Technology Stellini Group Stuart Jones

B40 B10 C50 C26 B30 C45 B50/C50 B50 D40 B47 B12 B49 A22 B45 C10

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As easy as 1, 2, 3

1st

Ahead of The Bed Show we asked bed companies what their bestselling models have been this year METAL BEDS 1 Cambridge 2 Contract mesh bed 3 Texas Ottoman Visit: www.metalbedsltd.com

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SWEET DREAMS 1 Admiral 2 Francesca 3 Grampian Visit: www.sweetdreamsuk.com

1st BURGESS BEDS 1 Binary 3000 Natural mattress with Evie headboard 2 Seville bedstead and Boadicea mattress 3 Milano bedstead with Blenheim mattress Visit: www. burgessbeds.co.uk 84

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A CLASS ABOVE THE REST The industry’s first professionally accredited online sleep selling programme will see this badge become a ‘must have’ for all bed retail sales staff

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS E-LEARNING PROGRAMME Focuses on sleep knowledge, not product knowledge Shows how to use that knowledge effectively to build trust with customers Demonstrates professional achievement and adds credibility to your sales pitch Measures and improves your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accessible online – dynamic and interactive Qualify and download the Sleep Hub App with latest industry news, tips and a community forum to share learning experience and ongoing sales advice It’s very affordable at only £25 per person To find out more and to enrol, go to

www.sleepcouncilsalesacademy.org.uk or visit the NBF/Sleep Council stand B10 at the Telford Bed Show

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1st

SERENE FURNISHINGS 1 Lyon 2 Ethan 3 Windsor Visit: www. serenefurnishings.co.uk

TCS 1 Royal Coil Essence 2 Medi Comfort 3 Opulence Visit: www. tcsimports.com

1st

SEALY 1 Hybrid Pocket Ultima 2800 2 Pocket Napoli 3 Posturepedic Memory Support Visit: www.sealy.co.uk

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SIESTA BEDS COMFORT & QUALITY ASSURED

3,000 Individual Pocketed Springs 75mm Temperature responsive Unique cool memory foam

1,500 Individual Pocketed Springs Airstream Memory Fibre.

Natural Collection.

2,000 Pocketed Springs.

Silk, wool & cashmere

Natural Collection.

2,000 Individual Pocketed Springs Dunlopillo Latex.

Mulliners Works 154 Bordesley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B8 1BY. Classical Collection 1,000 Pocketed Spring.

Luxury Fibre

Tel: 0121 773 9969 Fax:0121 766 7413 Email info@siestabeds.co.uk

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1st SILENTNIGHT 1 3 Zone Memory Foam Mattress-Now 2 Miracoil Memory mattress 3 1400 Natural Luxury mattress Visit: www.silentnight.co.uk

KAYMED 1 K3 Gel Phoenix 2000 2 K3 Gel Paradiso Pocket 1600 3 K3 Gel Support Visit: www.kaymed.co.uk

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1st

REST ASSURED 1 Cashmere Luxury 2000 mattress 2 Memory Luxury 800 mattress 3 Natural 1400 mattress Visit: www.restassured.co.uk

1st

SHIRE BEDS 1 Eco Snug 3000 mattress 2 Eco Sound 1000 mattress 3 Rainbow mattress Visit: www.shirebeds.co.uk 88

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The aim is to improve sleep knowledge so consumers have a better in-store experience and select the right bed

Promoting the benefits of sleep A training course that puts the emphasis on sleep rather than just product knowledge An online professional development programme for shopfloor staff working for independent and multiple bed retailers could become the industry standard.

The UK’s first sleep selling programme, to be officially launched at The Bed Show this month, has taken more than a year to develop and will be the most costeffective, accessible course of its kind in the industry, according to the Sleep Council.

Focusing on sleep knowledge rather than product knowledge, the Sleep Council Sales Academy will teach sales

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staff how to use that knowledge effectively with customers to build trust.

Successful completion will earn sales staff the title of Sleep Council Sales Academy Accredited Advisor and as well as being awarded a certificate and pin badge, they will have access to the Sleep Hub App. ‘Our ambition is to see the Sleep Council Sales Academy qualification become the industry standard in sleep knowledge and selling skills for all bed retail sales professionals,’ says Jessica Alexander, National Bed Federation executive director.

‘We hope that with continued marketing and PR, the badge of a Sleep Council Accredited Advisor will become recognised and respected by both the trade and consumers alike.’

The programme is Sleep Council branded rather than NBF as Sleep Council is the consumer education arm and this programme is consumer facing and generic.

‘We believe that everyone in the industry – retailers, manufacturers and suppliers – will reap the benefits,’ adds Alexander.

Visit: www.sleepcouncil.org.uk

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Versatility is king Wiemann offers ranges to fit most shapes and sizes of bedroom

Hollywood in alpine white

Serena

Loft with dark rustic oak carcase and magnolia glass fronts

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Versatility is a key feature for homeowners and when it comes to the bedroom Wiemann understands how important it is to offer variation. Through its VIP collection, Semi-Solid Wood and other bedroom and wardrobe ranges, it offers bedroom furniture to accommodate different tastes and needs.

Loft is one of the leading German bedroom manufacturer’s VIP collections and one of Wiemann’s bestsellers. It takes combination wardrobes to new heights, with flexibility guaranteed. The collection offers the choice of single, 50cm units right up to 4m, eight-door arrangements, with bifold doors. The cupboards can be either full length or have three base drawers with the combinations.

VIP ranges each offer extra features.

With Loft this includes grey and white striped finished interiors, fully enclosed fixing cams and additional accessories.

‘The VIP collection identifies our three top trends that consumers go for time and time again. Loft, Shanghai and Manhattan offer three different looks but shows that timeless quality and extra features remain an important part of the buying process,’ says Peter Hewitt, md of Litmus Furniture, sole UK agent for Wiemann.

The Semi-Solid Wood range includes Avore and Serena. Avore features a combination of semi-solid oak with a rich mocca finish trim creating a deep, rich and bold effect. Serena is sassy and sleek – ideal for the modern dweller. It combines light semi-solid oak with a choice of glass and mirrored fronts in Sahara or magnolia coloured glass.

Being one of Wiemann’s top wardrobe and bedroom ranges, a fourth version of Hollywood was launched earlier this year.

It has Wiemann’s most popular sliding door wardrobe options, each made up from five horizontal panels – making a huge number of options for a personal look. It is available in 2.17m or 2.35m heights, and unit widths from 2m to 4m, all with two sliding doors and matching bedframes and chests of drawers.

‘Bedrooms come in all shapes and sizes and therefore, it’s key to offer consumers a choice of finishes and fittings. We’re constantly adding and improving our ranges and all of the above is testament to that – whether it’s a brand new range, or an updated version of one of our classics,’ adds Hewitt.

Visit: www.wiemannuk.co.uk

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Applying science to sleep The latest Spanish innovations are now available in the UK

POS is available for the range Perfectex uses thermo-regulating microcapsules and 30 colours are available

Staingard and Delis Products have teamed up to introduce Delis’ range of mattress protection products.

‘Delis, one of Spain’s foremost manufacturers of bedding products has led the way for many years now in the development of innovative products that both protect your mattress and provide a healthy and hygienic sleep surface,’ says Paul Aiston, Staingard md.

‘By harnessing the most natural products such as Tencel and cotton and combining them with Perlam, the most technologically advanced impermeable membranes, Delis has created a union between nature and

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science to develop the best products available.’

Sold as 2 in 1 protectors and fitted sheets, they are available in 30 colours with pillow and duvet protectors also available. The extensive range offers products in sizes designed to be used in the smallest cot to the largest bed.

‘To complement this offering, Delis has pioneered a revolutionary concept in the creation of a great night’s sleep with PCM, the “thermal intelligence” system.

Called Perfectex, this amazing product benefits from the integration of thousands of intelligent thermoregulating microcapsules that work in

harmony with the body to regulate temperature during sleep,’ explains Aiston.

Delis’ advanced production facilities in Spain allow Staingard to offer its stockists a large stockholding in the UK and access to a 14-day turnaround on any product and special sizes and colours.

‘A great range of POS and the backup of Staingard’s nationwide team of experts means that retailers can, with a very small investment in stock and floorspace, create a very profitable value added product to their retail offering,’ adds Aiston.

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Four store triumph Competition between stores helped push sales to new highs Retailer Alan Ward recently completed a competition to drive up sales in bedding accessories at its Shrewsbury, Winsford, Chester and Newcastle-under-Lyme stores.

Working with its long-term partner in the selling of mattress protectors and warranties, Protect-A-Bed, the aim was to improve on the already outstanding rates of Protect-A-Bed products to beds sold.

The company’s expertise in mattress protection was embraced within the Alan Ward stores, giving positive results.

‘Several factors are behind this, first, a focused offering of products, ranging

from Good, Better, Best allowing a protector to be offered with any bed sale.

Following this, detailed training and support for all sales staff empowered the team to become experts in mattress protection, which is invaluable,’ says Simon Zamet, Protect-A-Bed ceo.

‘Our mattress protectors do not only create a healthy sleeping environment, they make the mattress last longer and protect the customer’s investment. Our training teaches the importance of mattress protection, by changing a sales team’s mindset that every mattress does need protecting. This change in focus quickly increases sales.’

The challenge was set among the branches to raise conversion rates to more than 50%. There were incentives for the highest achieving branch and individual, with Protect-A-Bed offering generous rewards if targets were met.

Peaks within the competition saw mattress protector sales rates rise to more than 80%, only to be bettered by some individuals who weekly managed

to score 100% by selling a protector to every customer who bought a bed.

Eventually, the Winsford store narrowly came out on top.

‘The momentum has been incredible, all four stores really got behind what we are trying to achieve and the results are excellent. The increase in the volume of sales has been fantastic. This has also followed on consistently after the competition ended, which is brilliant,’ adds Adrian Novick, Alan Ward area sales manager.

Visit: www.protectabed.co.uk

Adrian Novick Protect-A-Bed offers a selection of mattress protectors

Competition between branches was strong

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EVEN COMFIER COME AND SEE US AT

The 2014 Bed Show 23–24 SEPTEMBER INTERNATIONAL CENTRE TELFORD

IN YORKSHIRE we’ve been working hard to expand our bedbug-banishing ecoSHIRE range, adding five new products, including two 4,000 count pocket spring mattresses. And in true Shire Beds fashion, we’re sending our new beds out across the country at prices that don’t cost the earth, helping the nation drift into peaceful, worry-free, bedbug-free sleep.

That’s great news for Britain, bad news for bedbugs

RUGS The Baltic Sea has several water types and different blue shades. The Baltic rug embodies the essence of the sea with a blue colour gradient. Made from hand-tufted 100% Tencel, it transmits the strength of the sea and the softness of the blue colour.

Flying carpets

The Gobi desert is the largest and driest desert in Asia. The Tencel Gobi rug depicts the extreme and opposite conditions that occur in this desert through its dark grey and sandy tones.

Perhaps best known for its upholstery and flamboyant cabinet ranges, Brabbu has a growing rug collection, inspired by overseas landmarks Visit: www.brabbu.com

The Peruvian city of Cuzco was formerly the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The Cuzco rug is inspired by the motifs used in Inca textiles, known for its different geometric patterns, all combined into one piece, like a patchwork. It is made in handtufted dyed wool and depicts a simplification of these patterns into different stripes of geometric shapes and lines, resulting in a sober but rhythmic composition in sandy tones.

Sudd is the vast swamp located in the south of Sudan which has its origins in the Arabic word that means barrier or obstruction. Like the swamp that inspired this rug, Sudd features an asymmetrical pattern transmitting a strong and natural sensation. The colour tones of the hand-tufted 100% wool rug remind you of the swampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vegetation.

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RETAIL Immersed in old Hollywood glamour, the Midas touch is all about black, copper and gold with striking graphics and opulent textures.

Pictured are the Chartwell sofa, Savoy occasional table and Lantau side table

Escape from the winter chills and relax with a palette of plush velvets, soft plaids and rustic china. Pictured are the Chartwell sofa, Byron chair and footstool, and Julianne chair

Check this out Tesco has transformed its furniture offer Tesco’s summer interiors launch was dominated by accessories, but the focus of its autumn/winter collection, on sale this month, is firmly on furniture.

‘The design process started 12 to 18 months ago and we looked at various sources of inspiration to create a number of stories which we designed and translated into products which make it easy for our customers to style and accessorise their home – from furniture and upholstery through to decorative accessories,’ says James Lawrence, Tesco furniture designer.

‘For autumn/winter we wanted to lay the foundations of both well designed and great quality timeless product, such as the Ruskin and Southwold collections,’ he explains.

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RETAIL

Above: Angel Delight is the colour inspiration for a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom, with products including the Paige bed, Pretty House bedlinen and Daisy rug Right: Byron chair and footstool with Portobello trestle console table Below: Breathe light and tranquillity into the home with the Stockholm range, drawing inspiration from mid-century design. Pictured are Whitstable sofa, Lausanne chair, Stockholm coffee table, occasional tables, sideboard, dining table and chairs

Also developed were some contemporary and eclectic pieces such as the Portobello range inspired by old plan chests and Oslo, referenced by the new use of tonal colours progressing within contemporary furniture.

Alongside the furniture collections there are complementary sofas across the range, using iconic shapes such as the Chesterfield and Florence inspired by quintessential English design. There are also statement occasional chairs such as the Lausanne.

Anchoring homes into the early autumnal months is the earthy, coastal palette of Whitstable, while crisp and classic Central Park brings a sophisticated Manhattan style with an edge. Midas Touch and China Girl will add decadent and dramatic touches to any space while laid back English charm is easily achievable with cosy Croft.

Visit: www.tesco.com/direct

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RETAIL

Above left: Art-deco Julianne loveseat in velvet Above right: Henley headboard, Portobello bedside cabinet and trestle desk

Above: A subtle laid-back look awash in a gentle palette that evokes the seashore. The furniture is earthy muted, with ecru painted pine cabinets and soft linen upholstery in coastal hues. Pictured are the Florence sofa and chair and Southwold coffee table, occasional tables and dining chairs

Left: Bring a taste of the Upper West Side to the home with bold and beautiful stand-out pieces against a white backdrop for laidback contemporary living.

Pictured are the Capri sofa and chair, Oslo sideboard and bookcase, Bistro dining table and chairs and Oscar lamp

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Down to details

Banish winter gloom with the Happy Days collection. Warm neutrals, bright colours, graphic patterns, felt textures and retro-style wooden accessories create a bold but informal look to complement any modernstyle home.

B&Qâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest accessories show the chain has upped its game in the interiors sector, allowing consumers to easily change how a room looks Visit: www.diy.com Inspired by the 1960s colourblocking trend, the Contemporary collection uses sleek and simple lines, geometric shapes, soft tones and classic materials such as copper to give a modern twist to feminine tones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving the look a Scandinavian edge.

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Autumn

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RETAIL Inspired by natural materials and a warm winter log cabin, Into the Country combines thick weaves and soft furs with leather and check designs. A palette of berry reds and winter greys, combined with woodland motifs will make you want to snuggle up by the fire.

The Prelude collection uses sumptuous fabrics and luxurious finishes in rich, vibrant shades of plum and teal. Sequins, satin and ruffle details give a feminine elegance with art deco inspiration. Prelude adds glamour and sparkle to any home.

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BIFE-SIM Bucharest 10-14 September

PREVIEW

Value added A decorations sector has been added to the established line-up The Romexpo Exhibition Centre, Bucharest, hosts BIFE –SIM, the international trade fair for furniture, equipment and accessories, from 10-14 September.

This year a new segment – decorations – has been added to its established sectors of classic, design, comfort, kitchen, accessories, and materials, equipment and machinery, to provide a better, more visible segmentation of the various exhibitors and make BIFE-SIM even more visitor-friendly.

Major players in the Romanian market and exhibitors from 11 other countries will cover 30,000sqm. Romania is a wellestablished furniture exporter, with a positive furniture trade balance of €700m.

The National Furniture Design Contest is open to established designers and students – future designers or architects. The annual contest, organised by the Romanian Furniture Manufacturers’ Association since 2003, is a challenge for the most enthusiastic designers.

BIFE-SIM will host the second stage of this contest and the official awards ceremony on 12 September Other features at the show include design-related events such as the Life in Design conference on 11-12 September.

Specialised guests from various fields such as graphic design, advertising, arts, mass-media, furniture, product/industrial design and architecture will discuss ‘the right’ definition of design, considering the domains they represent.

BIFE-SIM is organised by Romexpo and co-organised by the Romanian Furniture Manufacturers’ Association, Romanian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Euroexpo.

Visit: www.bife-sim.ro

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Exhibitors from a dozen countries will take part

Decorex London 21-24 September

PREVIEW Left: Justin Van Breda’s Margot sideboard Below: Front London will show Jan Kath’s rug designs including Erased Heritage Bottom: InteriorID’s kitchen

Inspired creations Established names and the up and coming will show their wares Showcasing more than 350 leading British and international luxury design brands, with over 100 new exhibitors, Decorex is a mix of new talent and established masters. The return to Syon Park in west London provides greater space to create feature areas as well as larger exhibitor stands.

Newcomers to the show include Bluebellgray, Eley Kishimoto, Haute Deco, Interior ID, Liberty Art Fabrics Interiors, Maya Romanoff, Melodi Horne and Scapa Home London.

Bluebellgray celebrates colour and all things floral to create original vibrant over-sized painterly textile pieces. It will launch its autumn/ winter collection at the show.

Specialists in contemporary door handles and knobs, Haute Deco offers more textures and collections including Bark, Crocodile and Leather, available in a variety of finishes including nickel, antique and gold bronze.

Interior ID will present a sleek luxury kitchen island that when not in use, looks like a stunning piece of furniture.

Julian Chichester Designs’ contemporary pieces draw inspiration from traditional designs. This year he introduces the clean lines of the open gilded frame Bay Bookcase adapted from a 1950’s design alongside a striking lime green organic faceted glass Tassia lamp.

Justin Van Breda will launch the classically inspired with contemporary detailing Mineral Collection that combines wood and metal with its signature sphere motif on the legs.

Liberty Art’s signature style of combining print and colour is at the heart of its three latest ranges including The Heritage Collection.

Melodi Horne creates statement lampshades and cushions in bold colours and patterns that can instantly change the mood and atmosphere in a room.

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N E MA W JO EV R EN T

THE

AUTUMN F URNI TUR E SHOW 2014

A Minerva Furnishers Guild event featuring a flooring showcase from SMG

Come and see a great selection from the industry!

The show is a SELL-OUT with over 90 key exhibitors attending this major event.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this chance to see the very latest in the industry plus a flooring showcase.

Tuesday 7th October

W H E N & W H E R E?

9:00 - 17:00

(Minerva and SMG Members only)

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, TELFORD

Wednesday 8th October Thursday 9th October

9:00 - 17:00 9:00 - 16:00

Visit www.theautumnfurnitureshow.co.uk to register your place!

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Decorex London 21-24 September

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Sanderson is introducing its first children’s collection, Abracazoo, from its new brand Little Sanderson. Prints, embroideries and wallpapers make up this collection, aimed at preschool age, which has a playful and slightly educational feel to the designs.

SCP will introduce Roll & Hill, the New York-based contemporary, high end lighting company that works with both emerging and established American and international designers. The Agnes chandelier designed by Lindsey Adelman and the Counterweight pendant light by Fort Standard will be showcased.

There are various installations at the show, including Decorex Entrance, In the Making, and Future Heritage.

Inspired by this year’s theme of The Georgians, an original entrance walkway, seen through the eyes of design celebrities and exhibitors, will take visitors on a journey with a twist, reinterpreting eight contemporary scenes from William Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress. Nigel Coates will create The Levee; Fromental and Russell Sage The Orgy; with De Gournay designing The Marriage; Harlequin London and Martin Kemp Design The Gaming House; Shaun Clarkson is creating The Prison with Timorous Beasties and Retrouvious is focusing on The Madhouse.

In The Making will have four working feature installations, which highlight skill and craftsmanship. Front London is flying in a master weaver from Nepal to highlight how handknotted rugs are created, while Watts of Westminster will demonstrate the process behind its award-winning hand-blocked wallpaper.

At Future Heritage, discover an edited group of the names to collect in British craft, selected and introduced by leading contemporary applied arts and design critic Corinne Julius, with many of the artists on hand to talk about their work.

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Top left: Liberty Art’s Heritage collection Top: Roll & Hill’s Agnes chandelier Above: Julian Chichester’s Bay bookcase Left: Laszlo Beckett will be taking part in the Future Heritage area Below: Melodi Horne’s lampshades

2014 South West Furniture Show

Tuesday 16th September 9.30am - 7.30pm Wednesday 17th September 9.30am - 9.00pm Thursday 18th September 9.30am - 4.30pm

The 2014 South West Furniture Show (our fifth) is totally organized and run by the members of SWFMARF

The 2014 South West Furniture Show is held at The Sedgemoor Auction Centre Junction 24 Market Way, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6DF

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Decorex London 21-24 September

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Punchy patterns Alternative Flooring has collaborated with iconic designers Margo Selby and Ashley Hicks for its latest broadloom carpet collection, Quirky B ‘Everyone loves the patterns in our Quirky runners, so it was a simple step to combine pattern and colour in a broadloom carpet. Quite simply, that’s how Quirky B, a patterned carpet collection including collaborations with textile designer Margo Selby and interior designer Ashley Hicks, came about,’ says Lorna Haigh, Alternative Flooring head of marketing.

‘I’m thrilled to present these new carpet designs. I love Alternative’s fresh, no-nonsense approach – so different from the usual designer carpet world,’ says Hicks. ‘I love pattern, and especially on the floor. It gives instant character and vitality to a space, as well as usefully hiding marks and damage: as a father, I know about that.

‘I created the Chainmail design for a Campaign for Wool roomset at Somerset House in 2013, but its angular geometry would work just as well anywhere. A play on traditional hexagon grids, its interwoven chain links give a dynamic edge to a room. Daisy, inspired by wall-decoration in an old temple in Sri Lanka, has a punchy, pop presence that will inject a touch of 1960’s glamour into any room.’

Chainmail has three designs: Chainmail Figaro combines red, damson, black and linen; Chainmail Venetian has natural light and dark brown, moss and linen; while Chainmail

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Panther combines white, black, brown, red and linen.

Daisy is a vintage tile-like floral with repeated rows of large and small flowers in shades recalling different varieties of daisies. Daisy Gerbera combines white, black, brown and linen; Daisy Gloriosa has natural brown, duck egg and linen; while Daisy Cosmos combines red, damson and brown.

‘Alternative Flooring is a unique British carpet manufacturer that has a similar design philosophy to mine, in that it believes creating a carpet or textile is both a craft and an art. The way it makes carpets is part of a time-honoured tradition and employs the expertise of skilled craftsmen at every stage,’ says Selby.

Making it on a handloom was an integral part of the design process for Selby’s first carpets. Originally produced as soft silk and wool fabrics, the designs have been blown up and recoloured to make them suitable for flooring. The graphic colour combinations with contrasting light and dark shades give a deep textural feel to the carpets and runners.

‘Shuttle is derived from the hand-woven deflected double cloth weaves, while Fair Isle takes inspiration from the silk jacquard collection. Like many of my designs the patterns are inspired by the process of weaving and the uniformed geometric shapes reflect the structured nature of the craft,’ she explains.

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Cool Alternative joins wool campaign The Fair Isle runner from The Margo Selby for Alternative Flooring (pictured) features in this year’s Campaign for Wool’s Interior Wool Collection and will be launched at London’s Southwark Cathedral during Wool Week (6-12 October). The company has also retained its CoolBrand status for 2014-2015, the only exclusively flooring brand to be included in the annual rating.

Ashley Hicks (pictured) designed Quirky B Chainmail (above) and Chainmail Venetian (below)

Fair Isle is a pattern carpet and runner with signature Margo Selby motifs repeated in rows. There are three designs: Fair Isle Annie with duck egg, moss, grey and brown on linen; Fair Isle Sutton combines black, brown, light and mid-grey on linen, while Fair Isle Reiko has red, damson, purple and grey on linen.

Shuttle is a carpet in a rhythmic criss-cross design. Shuttle Silas has black, duck egg and grey on linen; Shuttle Jack has natural, duck egg, grey and brown on linen, while Shuttle Peter has red, damson and grey on linen.

The range also includes five broadloom designs: Spotty, Geo, Zebo, Zip and Honeycomb.

‘As our lives become busier, we all need the power of quiet.

In large rooms hard floors are noisy and cold. Carpet exudes comfort and brings joy to the home,’ says Lorna Haigh, Alternative Flooring head of marketing.

‘Great British patterned carpets are making the whole nation warm to the comfort of wool carpet and the joy of pattern that makes our floors sing.’

The carpets are available in a 3.66m width and the Margo Selby runners in a 69cm width. They will be launched later this month at Decorex.

Visit: www.alternativeflooring.com

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Long Eaton Guild members and guest exhibitors will again throw open the doors of their showrooms. Here are some of the highlights you can expect.

Alexander & James will show its latest leather and leather and fabric upholstery.

Alstons Upholstery is introducing Cambridge, which will have a sofabed and snuggler as part of the collection.

New fabrics will include chenilles, plains and stripes. Newport and Vermont models also have additional fabrics.

Cavendish Upholstery will make its Long Point debut with four new designs and many new fabrics.

Sister company Collins and Hayes also makes its show debut and next month will have a permanent showroom.

The new Essen and Windsor ranges will be presented by Carlton Furniture, the Essen combining modern lines with a bleached raised grain oak and the Windsor in a clean painted finish with oak tops.

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Which? Best Buy Woburn riser-recliner along with the new Pembroke range of three riser-recliners with coordinating fixed chair and two and three-seat sofas.

Duresta will display its latest designs and fabrics.

Iain James Furniture showcases the Japanese Ash collection.

Parker Knoll will unveil additions to its LifeStyle collection, along with a range of fabrics.

Following on from its Mayfair and Fulham ranges, Peter Guild will launch two contemporary designs.

The 3d Partnership is showing the Belta and Frajumar collections from Spanish upholstery manufacturer Belta/Frajumar.

Vintage Sofa Company will highlight its latest upholstery.

From Wade Upholstery will be fabrics and designs for the coming season. Its Welbeck collection is to be extended following its January launch.

Visit: www.longeatonguild.co.uk

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