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BESPOKE BEAUTIFUL

One of the key trends seen in the interior design world over the last few seasons has been a rocketing demand for bespoke furniture.

AN ELEGANT TOUCH

Catering to the young homeowners’ love of contemporary art, Stéphanie Coutas recreated their London home as a living gallery with the elegant touch of a seasoned curator.

A FLORENTINE VILLA

The Notorious collection by Marioni, is characterized by a strong identity-based graphic research where design and material contaminations merge.

MICHELLE NUSSBAUMER

Passionate about setting the stage for adventurous lives to be lived, Michelle Nussbaumer is an award winning interior and product designer.

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Yoroi by de Castelli

“There are some pieces that you never stop coveting. For me, one of these is the Yoroi sideboard from de Castelli. Whether I think about the overlapping tiles of the Samurai’s war dress (that’s what the name means), or the glimmering gleam of fish scales, or the interplay of the different shades of metal that you can specify... or the gentle curves... or the hidden drawers — all of it makes me feel happy. It had me at Yoroi. This is the sideboard for me, not just for 2021, but for life.” Monique Tollgård Head of Interior Design

Circle Dining Chair by Overgaard & Dyrman

“I like the geometry behind the design: the Circle Chair demonstrates the blend of mathematics and art that gives pleasure to the eye. The back of the armchair reminds me of a pair of compasses used to draw a circle. Overgaard & Dyrman is a new addition to our portfolio and will soon be part of our display as well, which is very exciting for all of us at Tollgard.” Giorgi Liveson Studio Manager & Head of Operations

Icosofà by Ceccotti Collezioni

“If by some delightful miracle Santa Baby were to slip a sofa under my tree — it would most certainly have to be the Ico Sofa from the Ceccotti Collezioni. It is modern and lusciously curvaceous but still exhibits elegant lines and restrained styling. It’s a classic piece that would work well in any number of settings and has all the elements of an enduring design. I won’t tire of its beguiling shape — so Santa, when you read this, don’t forget I’ve been an awful good boy!” Peter Phan Ceccotti Showroom Manager

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Catenary Barstool by Token NYC

“Each Catenary stool is lovingly made by Token’s dedicated artisan teams, and it shows. For me, it reflects the best of Brooklyn furniture craft, I just love the way that it marries the materials so precisely. Hard woods, strong metals and thick leather hides have combined to create an original contemporary design that will last a lifetime.” Max Pilbeam Contracts Director

CB-457 Geometric Daybed by BassamFellows

“Influenced by the Bauhaus movement, the mix of tubular steel and bentwood pushes boundaries to create this ergonomically designed daybed. Ultimate comfort is provided with leather wrapped cushion padding, for resting after a 2021 food coma and just cosying up. It would definitely need to be placed just by the fireplace, with the smell of logfire, sipping on a mug of velvety hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine — whichever suits your fancy!” Sharon Cheuk Senior Interior Designer

Here at Tollgard we are focusing on the positives and looking ahead to a brand new shiny year. We wanted so much for 2020, and while it has taught us incredible lessons, we have really missed the human connections that make design so rewarding. We can’t wait to see you at the Showrooms and Studio and wish you an incredible start to this New Year.

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THE DEFINITION OF LUXURY FURNITURE The Etienne is inspired by high-end American interiors and features decorative fretwork panels in pale grey with mirror and glass finishes. Also available from their showroom in Nottingham and online are a wide range of products, from bedroom and dining furniture to beautiful lighting and accessories. My Furniture have most recently introduced a range of large-scale framed prints – perfect to decorate your home with one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. And new for Winter 2020 – a stunning range of cosy rugs to winter-proof your favourite space. 2020 saw a very successful year for

Early 2020 saw My Furniture substantially

luxury interiors brand, My Furniture.

extend their warehouse and showroom,

From being one of the first to adapt

resulting in increased stock availability and

to the ever-changing COVID situation

further streamlining the ordering process

by introducing a Video Call Facility, to

for the customer. With over 9000 Trust

being at the forefront of design with

Pilot reviews and consistent 5-star ratings,

new and exciting interior concepts.

customers can buy in confidence.

Designing in-house in the UK enables My

My Furniture are passionate about

Furniture to do what they do best – offer

providing excellent customer service and

unique luxury pieces at affordable prices.

An increasing number of design

Equipped with an in-house upholstery

professionals are favouring this dependable

team, allows the flexibility to provide

and affordable furniture provider, with

bespoke fabric options to suit their

Authentic, reliable and honest with FAST AND FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND.

over 1000 active trade accounts. Including

customers’ specific needs.

architects, interior designers and property developers, of which My furniture have

My Furniture are synonymous in the

collaborated with on many prestigious

interiors world for creating iconic pieces

showhome projects.

such as the Alveare Tub Chair. A beloved item that has been emulated the world

They have just launched their latest

over and marked the beginning of a very successful range of products for the brand.

collection – the Etienne Range. This elegantly styled collection includes a side table, coffee table and stunning sideboard.

With extensive knowledge of furniture, interiors and a forward-thinking approach, My Furniture are constantly creating

offering luxury items at affordable prices.

Designs are already underway to expand the range in early 2021.

fresh, original designs and have accumulated over 500,000 followers and prestigious influencers across social media platforms.

To view their latest collections visit: my-furniture.com or call freephone 0800 092 1636

One of the key trends seen in the interior design world over the last few seasons has been a rocketing demand for bespoke furniture, where the customer can specifiy every last dimension and detail of fabric and finishing in order to create something truly individual.

BESPOKE BEAUTIFUL At Ventura the bespoke offering on all the company’s furniture has been pivotal to its phenomenal success, and this trend looks set to grow as customers feel ever more drawn to creating customised and personal interiors rather than making do with a “one size fits all” approach. “With every stitch meticulously handsewn, every table-leg hand-carved and every light hand-sculpted, our workshop is always a hive of activity” explains Arlene McIntryre, the dynamic Creative Director of the Dublin based company who is proud of her recruitment of a team of exceptionally talented artisans and master craftsmen. With an expert team of over 50, the company prides itself on the workmanship of its bespoke furniture, and 70% of the luxurious upholstered pieces and furniture are manufactured in their

“They are dedicated people who excel in creativity and attention to detail and we design and

workshops.

craft together to create something very special for each order.”

This very close attention to detail means

workshops of Ventura’s Dublin HQ as

classic interiors, depending how each

that every single piece that passes through

comparable to the ‘atelier’ world of the

individual customer wants to interpret their

the workshop is finished to the highest

fashion design studio.

order. “The great thing is that our Ventura

possible standard. From directional

signature style can be easily adapted to

headboards and feast-worthy dining

Collaborating with individuals from

personal taste” explains Arlene who has

tables, to talking-point chairs and luxurious

different artistic disciplines is another

styled and designed homes for fashion

fabrics, everything created by Ventura’s

way in which the strength of the bespoke

and media star influencers Vogue Williams

master craftsmen is made to order and can

principle can really flourish. Ventura saw

and Millie Mackintosh in both London and

be bespoke, from sustainable hardwood

the creative potential to build on the

Ireland.

sofa frames that can be fully customisable

growing symbiosis between fashion and

and finished in a wide range of luxury

furniture last year, when Arlene worked

fabrics and finishes to a simple pared

with business entrepreneur and lifestyle

back buttoned dining chair or glass coffee

guru Trinny Woodall to create a feminine

table. “The provenance of our product

tub armchair. “The Trinny” is chic and

is very important to our customers” says

smart as well as luxuriously comfortable,

Arlene, who regards the bespoke furniture

and can work in both contemporary and

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The bespoke possibilities are available across the Ventura

and finishes and customise accordingly” explains Arlene, who

portfolio, including bedheads, kitchen and bedroom cabinetry,

says Ventura bespoke does not necessarily equate to expensive.

customised joinery such as handcrafted bookcases and wall

“It’s about listening and paying attention and just working that bit

panelling, as well as tables and lamp fittings. “The joy of bespoke

harder to deliver a unique piece.”

is that is available for anyone to specify their own look with fabrics

To see a wide selection of Ventura bespoke furniture, lighting and home accessories visit the London showroom at Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF | Tel 0203 976 9448 | For all interior design service enquiries please email info@venturalondon.co.uk and visit www.ventura.co.uk to see the full range of products and services. Photography by Mike Garlick - www.mikegarlick.com

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HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES GREAT MASTERS Paying homage to the master artisans, craftsmen and celebrated monarchs who shaped the six iconic royal residences, which are now cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, Great Masters heralds more than 1,000 years of British heritage. From the Medieval, Tudor and Jacobean, to the Georgian and Victorian eras, Great Masters honours the unparalleled skill of

HRP,Great Masters, Palace

architects, artists, master carvers, ironworkers, and landscape

Tales 118/1001 by Cole & Son

designers, whose exceptional skill and creative ingenuity,

Colour: Leaf Green, Terracotta & Petrol

showcased within this grand portfolio of historic homes,

Dimension: 52 cm X 10 m per roll

continues to allure and evoke marvel to this day.

www.cole-and-son.com Palace Tales combines three of Historic Royal Palaces’ most significant buildings – the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace – representing almost 1,000 years of British royal history. Its whimsical take on a toile scene is made uniquely contemporary by a pictorial hand. Each element makes up the distinctive tapestry of tales that weave the palaces together. The ravens of the Tower can be seen above its keep, protecting the kingdom according to ancient legend. Below the depths of the River Thames can be seen a most unusual sight, a polar bear, kept by Henry III along with lions and other exotic beasts in his Royal Menagerie. The twilight scene of Kensington Palace is framed by the arching branches of Hyde Park, and a fallow deer approaches Hampton Court Palace gardens, reminiscent of the time when it was Henry VIII’s royal hunting ground.

HRP, Great Masters, Verrio Sky

Combining both elements of Verrio Mirror’s trompe l’oeil pillars and

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arches, with Fresco Sky’s ethereal skyscape, Verrio Sky is a decadent

Colour: Cedar & Sky Blue Dimension: 52 cm X 10 m per roll www.cole-and-son.com

fresco-style design showing the breadth of its inspiration’s talent. The design house creative team of Cole & Son studied the soft light and architectural precision of Antonio Verrio’s masterful hand to produce this striking design.

The design house of Cole & Son took inspiration for each of the collection’s 17 designs from the royal palaces’ magnificent architecture, interiors, collections and gardens, including Hampton Court Palace with its unique mix of Tudor and baroque style, Kensington Palace with its decorative Victorian charm and the imposing Tower of London, filled with intriguing tales of London’s medieval history. With a shared passion for preserving the past, in order to inspire the future, this second collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces celebrates quintessential British history and heritage through Cole & Son’s detailed hand and unparalleled use of colour and pattern. HRP, Great Masters, Tudor

HRP, Great Masters, Hampton

Garden 118/2002 by Cole & Son

Roses 118/7013 by Cole & Son

Colour: Rouge & Forest Green on

Colour: Rouge and Spring Green on

Charcoal

parchment

Dimension: 52 cm X 10 m per roll

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Inspired by the elaborate knot gardens

A celebration of the flower now

of Henry VIII’s ‘pleasure palace’ Hampton

synonymous with Hampton Court Palace

Court, Tudor Garden is a structured floral

and its Tudor foundations, Hampton Roses

print featuring plants found in the grounds

is a charming floral print evoking the heady

today. Tulips, a favourite of Mary II, are

summer fragrance of blooming florets

gathered and bordered by sweet smelling

within delicate petals. The tradition of

herbs and wild meadow flowers from the

planting roses at Hampton Court goes back

formal gardens and beyond. This stylised

more than 500 years with the rose taking

study softens the geometric form, bringing

on particular significance for the Tudors.

a Tudor-inspired design distinctly into the

Today Hampton Court Palace’s magnificent

21st century

Rose Garden includes many varieties of the prized ‘queen of flowers’, including English roses, tea roses, rambling roses and wild roses, the vibrant beauty of which inspires this stunning design.

Gibbons Carving is a print derived from 17th century master carver, Grinling Gibbons’ HRP, Great Masters, Gibbons

distinctive style and is full of detail and depth akin to his high-relief wooden carvings. Said

Carving 118/9018 by Cole & Son

to have ‘an ability to breathe life into still material’, the craftsman’s unique and delicate

Colour: Metallic Bronze on Charcoal

rendering of limewood into the most elaborate of organic structures meant he was highly

Dimension: 68,5 cm X 10 m per roll www.cole-and-son.com

favoured by royalty. In this bold decorative design, natural forms of birds and shells, scrolling foliage and the fruits of the harvest represent new life, abundance and good health, accompanied by Gibbons’ signature periwinkle-like five petal flower.

HRP, Great Masters, Tijou Gate 118/8017 by Cole & Son Colour: Spring Green, Soft Olive & Rouge Dimension: 70 cm X 7 m per roll www.cole-and-son.com

Jean Tijou, French master blacksmith and designer, was commissioned by William III to create a dozen elaborate iron screens for the gardens at Hampton Court Palace. These flamboyant gilded screens with scrolling acanthus leaves became a magnificent backdrop to the grandeur and opulence of the Privy Garden, the King’s private riverside garden, where they still stand today. Painstakingly hand-drawn and hand-painted, Tijou Gate is a wonderfully ornamented panel design of ironwork and florals in bloom.

Taken from the Flemish tradition of vast tapestry-weaving, Verdure Tapestry is inspired

HRP, Great Masters, Verdure Tapestry 118/17038 by Cole & Son

by a 17th century work which is currently

Colour: Viridian, Teal, Ink & Chartreuse

displayed within the King’s Presence Chamber

Dimension: 52,5 cm X 14 m per roll

of Kensington Palace. Its verdant, pictorial

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scene pays homage to the richly woven, intricate tapestries that were known as ‘the mobile frescoes of the North’. These impressive pieces of woven art were a canvas for master weavers’ imaginations, each landscape lavish in fanciful trees and foliage, without the traditional perspective constraints of figurative or narrative tapestries. Translated here by Cole & Son into a sumptuous panel scene, Verdure Tapestry is full of life with its abundance of rich flora and fauna.

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LEAVES:

A DECORATIVE THEME INSPIRED BY NATURE FOR THE BED AND ACCESSORIES COLLECTION BY SAVIO FIRMINO

LEAVES BED: double bed

Leaves is a collection focused

with headboard decorated

on the design of a bed, a unique

with overlapping and carved

object that expresses a highly

leaves with a shiny silver and

scenographic force, but which

bronze finish. Bed frame in light

actually is based on a simple

walnut wood with silver details.

concept: an idea born thinking of

Dimensions: cm 226x210x186 H

the leaf as an object in itself. An

DESIGN LUCA BOJOLA

image taken from Nature - the inspiring muse of Savio Firmino’s most celebrated collections and transmuted by Luca Bojola through new expressions of beauty, colors and simplicity.

A natural element that is estranged from its context and takes shape and solidity.

TEMA LEAVES BEDSIDE TABLE: Coffee table in Brown Walnut essence. Drawer with push to open opening system. Cross -shaped legs. Dimensions: 68x47x63H cm. DESIGN LUCA BOJOLA

TEMA LEAVES BENCH: Bed bench with antique silver finish. Upholstered in exclusive Savio Firmino Timo04c59 smooth fabric. Dimensions: 120x44x62H cm. DESIGN LUCA BOJOLA Not only an image, but an object molded

The Leaves Collection was created to

in its three-dimensionality, shaped in

celebrate the inspirational charge of

several ways in a skilful artisan path that

Nature in all its nuances: this is how,

creates unmistakable furnishing elements.

thanks to a wide selection of colors, fabrics

Objects that refer to an intimate, personal

and finishes, the products can adapt to

or couple’s journey: a walk in the woods,

environments that are different in style

the freshness of a view of a courtyard. The

and tone. A variety of atmospheres with

leaves remain as a memento of the path

a modern interpretation that includes

and merge in an embrace, in an intimate

burnished bronzes, silver, shades of gold

and relaxing encounter.

and brown and the shades of the various colors of the four seasons.

These singular contaminations revive the classic colors in a new color and style trend. The soft and enveloping shapes of leather, textiles, woods that enhance the essential lines of the products, in a contrast between past and future. Photo Credits: Lorenzo Borgianni

FUM: MATTIS BED SYSTEM The Mattis bed by Franchi Umberto Marmi bears the mark of modernity built on research, formal harmony and proportions. Designed by Eugenio Biselli to be the focal point of the sleeping area, it is more like a sculpture than a piece of furniture and features an exclusive, elegant natural stone. The bed conveys the idea of beauty as essential harmony. The bedding project stems from geometry with an original connection between the headboard and the base. The designer conceived the large base of Mattis as if he were an architect or a sculptor.

The headboard rises up at the back

The references to design of the upholstered

for the sleeping area, where we live our

perfectly fitted to the base. Hence, the

cushions on Mattis blend with the rules

privacy the most. Finally, customisation.

bed can be placed against the wall or

of marble and make it an architectural

Since block of another, there will never be

in the centre of the room, following the

structure that becomes the main feature in

two identical Mattis beds. Each bed will

latest trends, bringing the bed back to its

any space, with its own identity.

be a unique piece, each distinguished by

centrality in the sleeping area. The large

a particular veining pattern or a particular

marble surface that characterizes Mattis is

Dressing this bed with precious fabrics

chromatic intensity. And that is not all.

dynamic and highly functional, enabling

and soft padded cushions is like creating a

Each bed, as per the company philosophy,

us to experience rest and relaxation with

‘masterpiece’, enriching Franchi Umberto

can be customised in terms of size and the

every possible comfort.At the same time,

Marmi’s exquisite, noble marble with

selection of marbles.

it celebrates the nobility and expressive

details that make the piece even more

power of a marble which, thanks to design,

appealing. An authentic ‘cocoon’ effect

is experiencing a new season of beauty and

that the new style of living requires for

appreciation.

all domestic spaces and, even more so,

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THE ELEGANT TOUCH OF A SEASONED CURATOR PROJECT NAME: London ARCHITECTURE FIRM: SC Edition INTERIOR ARCHITECT: Stephanie Coutas LOCATION: London SURFACE: 350m2 with a garden PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER: Francis Amiand

Catering to the young homeowners’ love of contemporary art, Stéphanie Coutas recreated their London home as a living gallery with the elegant touch of a seasoned curator. First musing off an extraordinary sculptural piece by famed American artist Wendell Castle, the central living area echo’s that of a museum, encouraging a living tribute to the artwork from all aspects of the space.

DINING ROOM Chair: Aston dining chair, (Minotti), happiness fabric silver gray (Zinc) Table: Stephanie Coutas design, unique piece, arabescato fantastico marble top with a matt and shiny brass finish. Decorative objects: Set of 3 bowls in ceramic bronze finish, Shizue Imai (Chahan Gallery) Floor lamp: Divo, (Achille Salvagni Atelier) Decorative Objects on the Chimney: Pithvava Praegressus II and III by Rowan Mersh, (Fumi Gallery) Mural: Private collection of the client, Thomas Houseago, skull mask 1 Curtains: Tsar velvet fabric (Elitis)

Stéphanie’s bespoke floor rugs for J.D. Staron act as a uniquely graphic bass supporting the sculpture, and the ornate Cambium bronze table sits opposite, a signature piece of Stéphanie Coutas and her agency. Further design of the home was positioned to celebrate its ample natural light as well as subsequent pieces from artists Daniel Burren and Thomas Houseago, and signature to her style, Stéphanie has utilised noble materials throughout – custom marble in the dining room and touches of polished brass that enliven the sleek space.

GARDEN Garden furniture: Sofa, armchair and pouf Outdoor Aston Collection “Cord”, (Minotti) Cushions: Outdoor Aston Collection “Cord”, (Minotti) Coffee table: Sullivan Outdoor in Pierre Beola Silver, (Minotti) Decorative item: Candles Trano Collection, Limited Edition, (Baobab) Side table: Time piece in ceramic finish Glossy Copper, (Sé London)

ENTRYWAY Floor: Existing Marble Bench: Quiet Bench, (Christian Liaigre) Painting: Private collection of the client, Christopher Wool, untitled 2006

LIBRARY Floor: existing parquet Carpet: custom made (Stark) Corner sofa: Stephanie Coutas design, fabric West Parchment, (Larsen) Coffee table: Incontro by Francesco Perini, (Fumi Gallery) Floor lamp: Pinocchio in bronze and onyx, limited edition, 2014, (Achille Salvagni Atelier) Curtains: Tsar velvet fabric (Elitis), hand-painted custom frieze (CĂŠcile Gauneau Sheer fabric: Baomi fabric (Zimmer Rohde) Decorative objects in shelving (left) Ceramic vase coloured cream and turquoise, Antoinette Faragallah, Moon gold glass jute box, Nancy Lorenz (Chahan Gallery). Collection of silver coins, goldsmith 2015 Roland Daraspe Table: Private collection of the client, Georges Condo 1999 Decorative objects on the mantel: (left) blown glass with silvering VI, 2017 Simon Klenell. (Right) Crystallization, ceramic and salt crystals, 2018 Lukas Wegwerth Armchair: Gae, bronze legs, limited edition (Achille Salvagni Atelier)

KITCHEN Floor: Existing Marble Pastry display: Paola C Blue and white glasses Set (Dior) Flower vase (Mario cioni)

LIVING ROOM Carpet: Stephanie Coutas design (JD Staron) Sofa: Stephanie Coutas design, Bridget fabric (Pierre Frey) Armchairs: Fujiyama, steel frame, (Orsenigo). Cambon fabric, (Metaphors) Cambium Coffee Table, Stephanie Coutas Bronze Design, Limited Edition Coffee table box: Moon gold box, gold leaf setting, (Nancy Lorenz) Side table: Marble Time piece, (SĂŠ London) Lamps: Bronze base (Paul Evans) Table on the left: Private collection of the client, Anthony Pearson, untitled 2013 Table: Private Collection of the Client, Peter Seal Assynth, Path 2017 Curtains: Sumika Silver Fabric, (Larsen) Sheer fabric: Baomi fabric, (Zimmer Rohde) Side table: Cosmedin Aluminum, limited edition of 10 copies, (Achille Salvagni Atelier) Decorative object: Private collection of the client

CHILD’S ROOM Canopy bed: Kap bed (Nubia). Custom headboard Bedside table: Nidi table (Nubia) Headboard: Parker Fabric, (Zimmer Rohde)

CHILD’S BATHROOM Floor: marble mosaic Carpet: client personal collection Sink: Arabescato marble Mirror: client collection

MASTER BEDROOM Headboard: Stephanie Coutas design, with a chrome frame and upholstered fabric chenille basket (GP Baker) Bedside table: Stephanie Coutas design in glitter and glossy high-gloss varnished wood Bedside Lamp: Marble Mary, (Haymann) Stool: Stephanie Coutas design leather and turquoise nubuck, as a clincher also declined on bronze stools Caraccas in response to the blue of the

www.stephaniecoutas.com

photo of Terry O’Neill (Christophe Fey) Shades: Wolf fabric timber, (Ido)

CONTEMPORARY, LUXURY FLOOR COVERINGS

From their headquarters in Belgium’s textile region, they specialize in a fully bespoke service, offering customers from all over the world a custom design from scratch. LE takes care of the entire production process itself, boasting a creative and qualitative approach while keeping sustainability on top of their mind. The company is distinguished by its stylish collection of woven and hand-tufted carpets, made by skilled artisans. Combining heritage with innovation, Limited Edition is driven by a passion for fibers, the love of color and respect for craftsmanship.

LALIQUE It is more than 130 years since Rene Lalique founded the company in 1888.

Rene Lalique began his career as a designer working for Cartier and Boucheron and was regarded as the master of jewellery design in the Art Nouveau style. By the 1890s he was making jewellery for celebrities and public figures of the day including Sarah Bernhardt for whom he made jewellery for the stage which is where the word ‘costume jewellery’ derives. His encounter with Francois Coty in 1907 heralded his entry into the world of perfume bottles which led to Rene Lalique working entirely in glass by 1912. In 1935 he opened his boutique in Rue Royale, Paris. Rene Lalique died in 1945 and his son Marc Lalique replaced glass with crystal and raised Lalique’s profile to become the greatest crystal producer in France if not the world. His granddaughter, Marie-Claude Lalique took the helm of the family enterprise in 1977, marrying modernity with tradition.

In 2008, Lalique was acquired by Swiss entrepreneur, Silvio Denz who has ensured continuity in its development, respecting traditional know-how centered on crystal, jewellery, fragrances, home accessories including furniture, lamps and decorative panels and most recently hotels and restaurants – a wide ranging orchestration of the brand’s timeless creations. Today, Lalique represents timeless luxury and the French ‘art of living’. The Lalique universe covers perfume, jewellery, art, hospitality (with its three hotels and restaurants – Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey; Villa Rene Lalique and Chateau Hochberg), decorative items and interior design. It keeps its heritage alive by creating new collections and reinventing classic models in new colours and finishes. Working with other prestigious luxury brands, artists such as Damien Hirst and designers such as the late Zaha Hadid who share the same values and standards of quality using age old techniques and designs in new ways.

NEW FOR 2020 – BOTANICA Nature has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Lalique. Founding father, Rene Lalique loved nature above all else and observed it with the upmost care and attention to detail. His creativity and inspiration was also underpinned by the three ‘F’s’: – Femme, Flora and Fauna – all of which are omnipresent in his designs.

The Botanica collection – new for 2020 takes us to a universe where floral romanticism contrasts with mineral strength. Thanks to the talents of its glass artists – many of whom are among the finest craftsmen in France - in the Alsace Factory, Lalique captures the ornamental and symbolic power of peony, lily of the valley, orchid and cherry blossom. Through clear, amber, purple or green crystal sometimes highlighted with enamel or gold, Lalique immortalizes nature and invites us to admire its beauty.

www.lalique.com | Tel: 0207 292 0444 47 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2YP Photography © Gilles Pernet

PAOLA PARONETTO The CARTOCCI collection is the work of the renowned Italian artist Paola Paronetto. Unique paper clay ceramic sculptures, each piece with its own distinct personality and handmade in her studio in Italy. The method she uses to create these outstanding pieces of art, is known only to herself and her small team, ensuring the exclusivity of her style and the pieces themselves. Immediately recognizable as a Paola Paronetto, each piece offers nuance and exclusivity making them the perfect addition to any interior design project whether residential or commercial. Paola Paronetto began her ceramic training in the enchanting hills of Tuscany. Wanting to be free from the restraints of classic ceramic techniques, she pioneered and perfected Paper-Clay. In this way her “Cartocci” collection came to life, a rich series of sculptural objects that bridges the gap between Art and Design. Her artwork is unlike any other decorative ceramics on the market and as a result Paola’s pieces intrigue, showcasing the best of Italian craftmanship. Exhibited in the finest shops and galleries worldwide, she collaborates with architects and designers in the realization of leading interior design projects. The most prestigious magazines in the sector dedicate articles and interviews to her remarkable artistic vision and talents.

CIRCO – LIMITED EDITION The newest addition to the paper clay family is the CIRCO – LIMITED EDITION Collection. Juggling colours and shapes...without losing equilibrium, combining art and design with acrobatic skill. The new 2020 CIRCO Limited Edition collection is a masterful blend of opposites to enhance the features of Paper Clay. The already exclusive Paper Clay Collections are celebrated with these luxurious, numbered pieces, perfect for Art Lovers and Collectors. Each piece, clearly numbered and signed by the artist herself, is exquisitely packaged with care and sent to its new owner accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

www.paola-paronetto.com

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SMANIA, THE MOST MODERN AMONG THE CLASSICS, THE MOST CLASSIC AMONG THE MODERN This is a summary of the concept that emerges from the contemporary nature of the furniture designed and built by the historic Venetian company, leader in the luxury furniture sector.

Smania is manufacturing passion, creative spirit and haute couture of furniture, capable of transforming each piece into a work of art and an icon of craftsmanship. Since 1967, the distinctive character of each designed furniture, the unquestionable know-how in the realization, the use of high quality materials, have led to the progressive affirmation of the company on an international level, giving life to a bold and absolute beauty, found in all his creations. Smaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong design identity is based on customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal satisfaction, which is displaved in an eclectic design capable of emphasising the most diverse and distinctive personality trits.

The wide range of options offered by the INDOOR collection, through the choice of each material - wood essences, fabrics, leathers, marbles and metals - in fact allows the customization of Smania furniture and can satisfy each Customer taste. In this sartorial flexibility lies the ability to access dexterously and skillfully also to the Contract sector, as well as to the nautical sector, of which Smania knows how to satisfy the specific requests, from the planning to the realization phase. The OUTDOOR collection, on the other hand, constitutes the other major pillar of the brand, with a product that is recognizable for its lines, contemporary and easily combined with both classic and modern contexts, and for the high quality and resistance of the materials used. Precisely this obsessive attention to furniture in all its aspects has led Smania to encourage collaboration over the years with several important designers who have always known how to give a significant creative contribution to the collections. Just think of Giuseppe ViganĂ˛, who designed the NEST line, more a philosophy than a collection: based on an extremely dynamic vision of living, it explores the relationship between man and nature, in a dreamy interpretation of contemporary living as an unpublished osmotic balance between interior and exterior, which is expressed through an eclectic and fascinating design, perfectly in line with the classic and modern taste of the brand.

Finally SMANIA NEW COLLECTION - also the

balance, giving emphasis on aesthetic rigor,

The essence of the brand is the daring

result of the collaboration with designers

details and materiality. In this way two

beauty, capable of overcoming its own

such as Giuseppe ViganĂ˛ and Massimo

styles coexist, creating an exclusive and

borders. The company is driven by creative

Iosa Ghini - finds its focus in the desire to

unconventional luxurious dĂŠcor, paying

passion. The know-how gained over

bring together stylistically different forms

particular attention to all those details that

the years mixes with a peculiar design,

in a unicum, in a subtle but solid overall

define Smania total look.

characteristic of Made in Italy.

Its DNA is creative, its taste sculpted and the energy that identifies it intense. It represents handmade culture. Characterized by a strong material flair, SMANIA draws, cuts, sews and produces furniture and accessories that contain the energy of its passion. It does not fill spaces with its furniture: thanks to exclusive details, it is its stylish pieces of furniture that decorate and characterize the most exclusive houses, the most elegant offices, the most sophisticated dehors, the most prestigious yachts and hotels all over the world. SMANIA shapes Client desires. Its goal is achieving perfection. The study of every detail, the attention paid to selected materials and the search for balanced proportions characterize the items, which embody a high-quality and wellestablished standard.

SMANIA INDUSTRIA ITALIANA MOBILI VIA DEL LAVORO 8/10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30030 CAZZAGO DI PIANIGA (VE) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ITALY TEL. +39 041 5137700 | Web: https://eng.smania.it | e-mail: info@smania.it

LINN WHOLE HOME AUDIO

FILL YOUR HOME WITH HIGH QUALITY SOUND Since 1973, Linn has been globally renowned for its quest to solve one of engineering’s most complex challenges: the precise reproduction of music. The Scottish company is well into its fifth decade of designing award-winning music systems and its third decade of excelling in high quality multi-room audio solutions. From their very first product, the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable, they have been at the very forefront of audio technology. Based in Scotland, Linn design, precision-

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engineer and hand-build every product in house - each one signed with pride by the person who built it; a true mark of quality craftsmanship. Driven by a passion for music, Linn’s music systems are designed to bring you closer to the music you love. Their aim is for you feel every note, to experience your music with a clarity and power unlike anything you’ve ever heard.

LINN WHOLE HOME Linn Whole Home enables you to combine

Series 3 - The Best Sounding Wireless Speaker in the World

music systems to suit the different spaces in your home. Their range of high

From high quality sound that’s heard but not seen

performance products offer a variety of

with the new Kustom DSM multi-zone streamer, to

audio solutions; they can be discreetly

experiential home cinema or media rooms, Linn’s

hidden away for integration into a wider

range of best-in-class products will make sure your

smart home installation or put on display

music always takes centre stage. Enjoy systems

to either complement the chosen décor

that look as beautiful as they sound – wherever

or make a bold design statement. Choose

you want to enjoy music. Designed to fit seamlessly

the system that works best for you in

anywhere in your home their products will enhance

each space and enjoy unrivalled Linn

everyday life with exceptional musical clarity that

performance throughout.

will surprise and delight.

For further information or to find a Linn Whole Home professional, please visit www.linn.co.uk/whole-home

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STUNNING CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Wool Classics has been successfully weaving and sourcing carpets and rugs since 1988 and has been the go to source for reliable high quality carpets and rugs for interior designers for decades.

With wool not only in name but also flowing through the veins of the company, this is a business built on the most environmentally friendly fibre available in the interiors industry. Renewable, organic, biodegradable, thermally efficient, sound insulating, non-flammable, soft and protective, wool works like no other product in the home to protect your family and the planet we all live in. Better still Wool Classics uses its base in the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour to ensure that its colour palette is spot on trend and complimenting the other popular brands in interiors.

Quality is assured throughout the business, but starts at the top with Julian Brinton, whose family has been famous for weaving carpet non-stop for 237 years, although Julian has only worked in the carpet industry for a mere 34 of those years. The rest of the team are trained from the same mould, providing second to none service with a smile and lots of creative flair. Offering over 600 standard range products from stock in the UK plus a full bespoke design service for both rugs and carpets, if you can imagine it we can weave it, there is nothing that Wool Classics cannot provide, so long as it is soft.

In 2020 we have adapted to the new world and continued to supply carpets across the planet despite the pandemic. We take pride in protecting our customers as much as the environment.

As experts in the one field of soft floor-coverings we have not let our focus be distracted by branching out into other product lines. Wood Classics doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same ring! Wool Classics operates a fleece to floor mentality, managing every step of the process from wool selection through to installation and everything in between. Alternatively if you are purely looking for supply only we respect every customers needs equally. We can supply throughout the world and have carpeted some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous buildings, no job to big or small or complex, we have done it all before and are ready for the next challenge.

For further details please call 020 7349 1560 | Email sales@woolclassics.com Visit our showroom at 205 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XF.

A detached Edwardian villa set over three storeys, with the master suite on the top floor, four bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom on the first floor and a sitting room, snug, cloakroom, utility, hall and kitchendiner leading to the garden on the ground level.

ABINGER ROAD CHISWICK, LONDON With their children grown up and pursuing further education, the owners of this property wanted to turn their home into a sophisticated space the whole family could enjoy.

Ultra-marine blue became the starting

The open kitchen area incorporates a

point for the kitchen and ground floor

glamorous dining table by Marcel Wanders,

design – this fresh hue extends to the

which the family use every day.

garden to unite indoors and outdoors. Now a snug, this was the darkest room with Bespoke cabinetry designed by HUX

the least going for it architecturally. A cool

London provides ample storage, and on

and cosy space was created with elegant

one section beautiful fluted glass panels

wall-panelling, a low corner sofa, stylish

hide a TV. The cabinetry is complemented

wall lamps and a wood-burning stove. It’s

by a spectacular book-matched marble

now ¬the family’s favourite room, as they

splash-back, and timber, parquet flooring,

gather here for movie nights.

which extends throughout the ground floor.

Although generously sized, it was a typical period property with a warren of dark rooms that didn’t suit modern life. The garden was awkward to access and some rooms rarely used. As avid foodies and cooks, the family wanted an open kitchendining area where they could entertain their friends, with plentiful storage and a connection to the garden. Our design team reconfigured the ground floor and added a small rear and side extension to open the space for a huge kitchen and dining area, with a bank of Crittall windows leading to the garden (redesigned by Ruth Willmott).

The formal sitting room is an elegant space where the family plays music. A sumptuous teal sofa, a hand-knotted silk and wool rug and a vibrant abstract artwork bring a fresh feel.

On the first floor the teenagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom

In the master suite on the second floor,

with its taupe palette, luxurious finishes

the sloping ceilings were maximised with

and study area has a grown-up vibe, and

bespoke wardrobes by HUX London, while

leads to a gorgeous marble-clad en-suite

a calming scheme was created with soft,

bathroom.

neutral tones and rich textures.

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BASINS ~ SPLASHBACKS ~ TILES

Glass BASINS ~ Glass SPLASHBACKS ~ Glass TILES

Established for over 20 years

Visually arresting and guaranteed to enhance any setting. The Phaedra Glass ranges of Basins, Splashbacks and Tiles display an interplay of light, colour, depth and transparency. They glisten with an ephemeral quality and yet, have a contradictory robustness and strength. An ease of maintenance once installed, together with their unique striking qualities make them the ideal choice for your bathroom or kitchen interior. Over the years Phaedra has developed her own specialist techniques in kiln fired glass fusing, pioneering the use of glass enamels to create innovative designs and works in glass for the home.

For a catalogue and price list contact info.phaedraglass@gmail.com or CLICK HERE Find out more at www.phaedraglassgifts.co.uk

SieMatic smoked oak kitchen with SLX Gold handle profile

Luxury kitchen designers, The Myers Touch are delighted to announce the recently launched SieMatic SLX PURE to their design portfolio.

BRING THE MYERS TOUCH TO THE NEW SIEMATIC SLX PURE KITCHEN RANGE Setting new standards, SieMatic’s new SLX PURE range, which recently won the ‘Iconic Award’ at the prestigious Red Dot Awards, is a minimalistic handle-less kitchen collection that is leading the way in minimalist, sleek and linear design. Cabinetry choices in the range are combined with luxurious glass cabinets that allow the cabinetry to almost ‘appear to be floating in space’, allowing combined kitchen and living rooms to seamlessly form one harmonious space due to its transparent doors, side panels and the flexible glass shelf options.

SieMatic SLX in graphite grey with vertical and horizontal recess channels

SieMatic SLX bevel profile for a sophisticated finish

Adding a touch of luxury to the range is the slender aluminium frame option available in a range of modern finishes including anodized matte black, gold bronze or stainless steel. Coupled with the built-in LED lighting elements to create a three-dimensional effect, the SLX PURE kitchen not only presents the ultimate in luxury kitchen living, but reflects The Myer’s Touch design ethos – to create kitchens with ‘Light, Space and Laughter’ to enhance and enrich household relationships and quality of life through each design’s efficiency, functionality and beauty. Whether choosing Skandi-style in minimalistic white shades, or an expressive warmer wood tone contrasted with stainless

Luxurious glass cabinets with elegant floating internal pullouts from SieMatic SLX PURE

steel, SieMatic’s new SLX PURE range features clear lines with an extensive range of materials and colours. A key design feature of the range is the perfect angle of the recessed handle grip, combined with the delicate proportions of a 6.5 millimetres counter-top and continuous recessed grip to bring heightened sophistication and sleekness to an island or worktop. “By adding SieMatic SLX PURE to our range of luxury kitchen designs we can further distinguish ourselves by offering a trendsetting, but yet sophisticated range of cabinetry and worktops to our most design savvy customer”. Keith Myers, Owner & Designer of The Myers Touch. Helena Myers, Director and Designer of The Myers Touch added: “We pride ourselves on the careful planning of kitchen and living ‘zones’ to create the most luxurious kitchen spaces. The SieMatic SLX PURE range will allow us to combine both form and function in such a beautiful way complemented by LED lighting, transparent surfaces and luxury materials”

SieMatic flexible drawer arrangement in smoked oak and aluminium

The SieMatic SLX Pure kitchen collection is now available at The Myers Touch - 29 Springvale Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 &ND 01962 600 700 www.themyerstouch.co.uk. New design installations of the SieMatic SLX PURE will be installed in the showroom during 2021.

THE FUTURE OF KITCHEN DESIGN: APPLIANCES IN A DRAWER The design ideas behind Fisher & Paykel appliances are rooted in ergonomics and intuition. Fisher & Paykel strives to be the most human-centered appliance brand in the world and its heritage strongly lies in creating appliances for real life by closely studying the need for functional and practical products in our kitchens and the long-term, future-proofing benefits of these. The brand has championed appliances in drawers since the launch of the very first pioneering DishDrawer™ 20 years ago.

Research shows that 80% of people will suffer from back problems in their life; this is due to our sedentary lifestyles. Being sat in front of a computer can have its toll on our necks and our backs and this worsens with time. Fisher & Paykel is dedicated to creating real products for real people. With a motive to design appliances that are ergonomically orientated around making the lives of homeowners easier, appliances in drawers will become a core feature of the future kitchen design. Fisher & Paykel’s renowned DishDrawer™ and CoolDrawer™ provide an array of functions that make life easier. When placed at bench height, the need to bend down is significantly reduced and there is no longer a need for you to get on your knees to fill the salt, rinse aid or detergent - it is as easy to open as a normal drawer. Helen Haider, Head of Marketing, Fisher & Paykel comments: “People want innovative yet easy to use appliances and at Fisher & Paykel we have developed appliances in drawers to provide our customers with ergonomic products for their kitchen. Modular in their design, the DishDrawer™ and CoolDrawer™ give you the freedom to design a kitchen that is perfectly matched to the way you live. Where dishes can be loaded easily at waist height, placed conveniently under preparation spaces, configured side by side, one atop the other, or distributed around the kitchen to best suit your needs. Our drawer appliances are an innovation born of a deep understanding for the

Fisher & Paykel’s CoolDrawer™

life lived around appliances.

THE FIRST DISHWASHER IN A DRAWER Fisher & Paykel’s DishDrawer™ is designed to make cleaning in the kitchen easier. While a conventional dishwasher requires a lot of bending while loading and unloading, the DishDrawer™ eliminates this discomfort with its unique ergonomic design which allows the drawer to easily slide open and closed at waist height. Featuring 15 different wash programs, the DishDrawer™ boasts the ability to wash everything from fine glass and crystal to heavily soiled pans at the touch of a button. The eco option minimises water and energy usage and uses less water than you would do when washing up in a sink. Each drawer holds a true half load for small, fast dish washing that won’t waste water and both drawers can run independently from one another. The sanitise mode kills 99.9% of bacteria when washing dishes – ideal for those cooking meats or fish.

THE MULTITEMPERATURE DRAWER The CoolDrawer™ multi-temperature drawer has been designed to change from refrigerator to freezer at the touch of a button. It is built on the concept of distributed refrigeration, combining ActiveSmart™ technology with a drawer-based design that can be placed anywhere in the kitchen, home or entertainment area. The CoolDrawer™ provides five temperature settings to deliver total flexibility – Freezer, Chill, Fridge, Pantry and Wine modes, merging intelligence with convenience.

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Fisher & Paykel’s DishDrawer™

EXCITING DESIGNER BRANDS… …FROM LEADING, INDEPENDENT RETAILER UK BATHROOMS UK Bathrooms is the leading, independent,

Starck is one of the most famous designers

Leading bathroom brand VitrA has recently

online retailer of designer brands based in

of our time he plays with materials and

unveiled its latest designer alliances and

Ripon, North Yorkshire. The company is

changes visual perceptions and sets

they are taking the industry by storm.

seeing an increasing number of big names

international benchmarks with his design.

from the international design scene working

Another huge name in designer bathrooms

New ranges from Claudio Bellini, Arik

on bathroom collections, collaborating with

is Villeroy & Boch, synonymous with

Levy and Terri Pecora are included in the

manufacturers to create a huge variety of

premium bathroom products the company

stunning VitrA Designer Collections.

bathroom products.

has one of the oldest pedigrees in the industry.

Trends in bathroom design are stronger than ever and as influenced by global

Founded in 1748 it is now one of the world’s

developments as any other aspect of

leading designer brands and continues to

interior design. The market is constantly

pave the way by working with international

seeing new technologies, materials and

designers such as Patrick Frey, Sebastian

innovative approaches for the bathroom.

Conran, and the Dutch designer duo Hegeman and de Groot.

AXOR is one of the most renowned luxury brands supplied by UK Bathrooms. The

The Finion bathroom collection is a superb

brand led the field in designer collaboration,

example of designer and manufacturer

with the creative brilliance of world-famous

partnership, thanks to Patrick Frey’s

designers such as Philippe Starck, Antonio

coherent, clear design, Finion presents

Citterio, Patricia Urquiola and Jean-Marie

a luxurious and relaxing aura, puristic in

Massaud. The AXOR Starck collection,

approach it is a statement of high quality

launched in 1994, changed the market for

of life.

Pecora’s award winning Plural is available from UK Bathrooms in Autumn 2019 and reimagines the bathroom as a living space. Smooth, round edges, subtle palettes and heavier woods create an atmosphere of sensuous luxury, mixing forms, finishes and colours. Result… a delightfully harmonious bathroom environment that defies convention. For instance, Plural’s washbasins are designed to float off the wall, and can be positioned in unprecedented locations, even in the middle of the room.

cutting edge design in the bathroom.

For more exciting designer products and ideas visit www.ukbathrooms.com

THE ALL NEW

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Industry changing ‘LeakFree’ tray design 2nd Generation Aromatherapy Infusion System Fast start 3kW steam generator ‘SmartGlass’ self-cleaning technology Bluetooth connectivity from any smart device 7 colour internal chromatherapy lighting 8mm heavy duty glass

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WELCOME MARBLE -

GLASS DESIGN PRESENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME THE MARBLE VERSIONS OF THE KOOL, SKYLINE AND XTREME COLLECTIONS MARBLE, natural and so very elegant, enters the Glass Design portfolio, thanks to the company’s extensive research and development into the use of traditional and new generation materials and their application within a bathroom environment. The beauty of marble, a pliable material despite appearances, is captured in the introduction of new editions of KOOL, SKYLINE and XTREME, their aesthetic value being elevated yet further due to the unique nature of every single piece. The peculiarities of marble, such as its colour and vein disparities created by geological events through the ages, allows for products that are truly ‘one of a kind’, with no two basins ever being the same. The choice of Carrara, Calacatta and Nero Marquina has been strategic as much for their elegance as for their relevance in terms of current trends.

KOOL The KOOL basin, an iconic Glass Design product, is characterised by an unusual silhouette that slopes forward with an enveloping profile. This shape, as well as providing an elegant furnishing solution, looks impressive in minimalist settings as well as on furniture or tops with a limited projection.

Dimensions: KOOL MAX 540x400 h150mm

SKYLINE The SKYLINE basin is recognisable by the interplay of volumes and transparencies, the result of the exquisite teaming of a solid base – newly available in marble - and sides in 45° bevelled glass in extra-clear or fumè variations. Dimensions: SKYLINE L 496X346 h120mm / SKYLINE XL 645X347 h120mm

XTREME The XTREME basin, round in form, assumes an even greater visual impact in its new marble base version. The simplicity of the rim, mouth-blown, is testimony to the timeless artisanal craftsmanship synonymous with Glass Design and associated with the Made In Italy phenomenon.

Dimensions: XTREME S Ø367 h 130mm / XTREME M Ø367 h300 mm

Tel: +39 0571 902311 Fax: +39 0571 902312 www.glassdesign.it

CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL THE NEW METALLIC FLOOR & WALL COLLECTION FROM CTD ARCHITECTURAL TILES Inspired by the colours and finishes present in steels and metals, the Metallic collection will bring contemporary industrial style to life in all types of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Available in a selection of reliefs and colourways, Metallic has three wall tile formats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 450 x 1200mm, 350 x 1000mm and 350 x 700mm as well as a 600 x 600mm floor format, making it a versatile choice for designers and specifiers. Replicating the coloured oxide layers that occur over time in metals through exposure to corrosion, the range of glazed porcelain floor tiles and ceramic wall tiles will leave a lasting impression in kitchens, bathrooms, retail spaces and hospitality projects alike. From the lighter tones of Platinum to the richer hues of Carbon and Rust, the Metallic collection allows design professionals to add true character to interior schemes, blending superior functionality with exceptional appearance and style.

Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD

customers the latest innovations in product

Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply

and in service. With unparalleled expertise

of high quality ceramic tile finishes and

and technical knowledge, the team

tiling solutions across all sectors in the

works with industry leading, innovative

UK commercial specification market. With

manufacturers to offer a complete portfolio

clients in a variety of sectors including the

of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit

leisure, retail, hospitality industries, CTD

the architect, interior designer, developer

Architectural Tiles is committed to bringing

and specification professional.

www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk | 0800 021 4835

THINK DESIGN THINK HOMAPAL Over the years, hardly any other material has proven its worth in interior design to the extent in which the laminate has done. Looks, feel and function are combined to get the interplay of elements into all-embracing spatial concepts in a way that couldn‘t be more natural.

Above all, it has always been the genuine- metal coated laminates and magnetic boards that are associated with the HOMAPAL name. Yet behind the scenes in Herzberg, many more variations of this modern material are created and produced.

Distribution in the UK:

It provides architects, carpenters and joiners in furniture-making and interior design with the basis for producing the last word in creative design – in doctors‘ surgeries, bars, hotels, clubs and restaurants, on cruise ships and in shop fitting.

www.deralam.co.uk

Deralam Laminates Limited Head Office: West Coast Park, Bradley Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0YR T 01257 478540 | F 01257 478550 | E sales@deralam.co.uk

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IF YOU DREAM IT WE CAN BUILD IT! 1. RESIDENTIAL SPA IN THE NORTH OF LONDON (UK) Stylish residential spa in London including a steam room and a sauna. In conjunction with the swimming pool, the whole ensemble was surprisingly finished in black as primary colour. Sleek, minimalistic and black were the features of the existing establishment. Therefore, the thermal suites were built in the same style. The steam room has a marble finish with light grey tiles for the floor and walls and dark tiles for the benches. The indirect lighting under the benches renders these colour shades beautiful. The aspen timber inside the sauna was completely varnished in black colour. The benches are cantilever and beautifully indirectly illuminated. The marble finish of the steam room is extended to the sauna floor.

2. RESIDENTIAL WELLNESS, LONDON (UK) Bishops Avenue, London called also the ‘Billionaires’ Row – Alpha Wellness Sensations designed a steam room and a sauna for this city mansion to complete the spacious wellness area comprising a swimming pool and a hot tub. The room style is minimalistic, discreet and soothing. Dark colours give the main tone. The walls, the benches and the ceiling in the steam 2.

room are finished with dark grey Venetian stucco and dark marble. The pale mosaics installed in the niche above the seats light

in the false ceiling, under the benches and

well as with the edges of the pool and hot

up the whole room and the LED lighting

behind the backrests giving a special touch

tub. Furthermore, the collection basin of

creates an intimate atmosphere. The sauna

to the sauna. The dark marbled floor in the

the central ice fountain was also supplied in

timber was also stylishly varnished in black

entire room creates unity. It fits in nicely

dark marble. The whole room looks simple

colour. The indirect Led lighting is installed

with the aluminium frames of the doors, as

and modest, but very stylish.

3. WELLNESS IN SPACE - HYDE PARK LONDON (UK) Alpha Industries has again added an amazing feat to its impressive reference list. In one of the most exclusive homes in Hyde Park London, a stunning hammam has

been custom made. The elliptical shape combined with the tubular steam outlet and exhaust housing, as well as Spacy LED lighting accents and symmetrical natural

5. SPORTS & SPA HANNOVER (DE)

stone pattern, refer to the retro-futuristic

The brand new “Sport & Spa” complex in Hanover had to be equipped with the best that

“Beam me up Scotty” setting in the world-

could be found in terms of wellness & sauna building. However, the wellness bid should

famous Star Trek. There are not many more

also be a genuine experience for the guests. The basic idea when creating this complex was

original ways to escape the daily grind and

to motivate guests to work out firmly and then to fully enjoy a rewarding wellness session.

enjoy a wonderful steam bath. This makes

The owners decided to equip this space with Venus sauna with 3D-shaped back wall in

Alpha Industries the Starship Enterprise in

ayous wood, Bio sauna with Veneer “heartwood” interior and a salt sauna special curvy

the wellness universe!

lined benches from Ayous wood.

7. CHALEUR LOUNGE INFRARED Our Chaleur Lounge infrared cabins give you a feeling of warmth and luxury thanks 5.

4. DOMAINE DES HAUTES FAGNES, OVIFAT (BE) Relax in the middle of the nature - ‘Domaine des Hautes Fagnes’ is located in Ovifat, the heart of the Ardennes. The hotel, which is positioned in the park, has been completely

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to their high quality equipment, design and finishing materials. We make them in all desired dimensions and all possible types of interior and exterior finishes: Pine, cedar, camber, hemlock, aspen, MDF, Gyproc or a combination of these materials.

In the Center Parks you can find among other things a panoramic sauna, a steam room, a salt room, and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. The icing on the wellness cake is the breathtaking Vulcano outdoor sauna, a vivid example of design, technology and artisanship.

renovated and the wellness facilities have been upgraded. A Chaleur Pro traditional sauna, a bio sauna and of course a steam room have been installed in the indoor wellness area just next to the swimming pool. There is a wooden path that links the indoor wellness area to the outdoor one, where you can find the stunning custommade sauna and infrared cabin built in the same style as our Eclipse range.

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CULTURE IN ARCHITECTURE - JULES VERNE

Aline Asmar d’Amman accompanies the group Sodexo (Umanis) to redesign the new interior of the iconic restaurant Le Jules Verne, located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Photo credit: Stephan Julliard

Her design studio, Culture in Architecture, and Michelin-starred chef, Frédéric Anton, bring this gastronomic venue into a new era, where the culinary and decorative arts embrace the femininity and admiration of the legendary “Iron Lady”, whilst fusing a precious bond between the interlacing streets of Paris as seen from the sky, the lavish legacy and history of the 1900s and the timeless modernity of the French elegance.

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Photo credit: Stephan Julliard

“The Eiffel Tower is a quintessential

“Paris and the “Iron Lady”, veiled in lace,

monument. It embodies the French spirit

are the first sources of inspiration for the

and is a symbol of femininity, boldness,

holistic décor envisioned for the Jules

lightness and irreverence. The three pillars

Verne. The interiors will capture the delicate

of my work have always been culture,

balance between the raw and the precious,

architecture and emotion;

an echo to the creations of star chef Frederic Anton. The creative and sensory

The Jules Verne’s new decor expresses

walk begins at the south entrance of the

these three fundamentals through a strong

ground floor where the scenography of the

narrative rooted in the rich history of the

pillar welcomes you in by emphasizing the

tower, a timeless decor - both refined and

gesture of the hand both in architecture

streamlined – and through intricate details

and in the culinary art. On the second

holding a rare legacy. As the Eiffel Tower

floor, caught between the clouds and the

acts as a bridge between heaven and earth,

graphic abstraction of the Parisian streets,

Le Jules Verne aims to link the past with the

the space has been revisited to offer new

future.

perspectives on Gustave Eiffel’s engineering

The interior of the restaurant is like a soft and delicate heart, transformed through a certain abstract radicalism, a design philosophy specific to industrial architecture which is by essence divergent, timeless and streamlined.

treasures whilst also providing an exciting intimacy complimenting the tailor-made culinary journey imagined by Chef Anton.”

Photo credit: Stephan Julliard

“I imagine the Jules Verne to become a manifesto of French chic; a state of mind, synonym of a certain classicism, combined with a slight irreverence. The Tower is an embodiment of a balance between industrial aesthetics and high metal workmanship. The graphic and refined culinary aesthetic of chef Frederic Anton, who himself advocates the femininity of his cuisine, is a whimsical inspiration for the holistic décor. Our fusional exchanges between the plate and the décor are closely imbued in every material, volume, colour scheme, light and details of the Jules Verne, reflecting the emotion of the place ” “My goal is to invite for elegance and attitude at the Jules Verne restaurant through contemporary decorative arts and the broad talent of French artists. To weave links between space and taste making the guests participates in a unique cultural conversation between the decorative and culinary arts of the 21st century and this timeless masterpiece, a symbol of the French spirit, Photo credit: Stephan Julliard

the Eiffel Tower.” – quotes by Aline Asmar d’Amman

Aline Asmar d’Amman is the architect and interior designer behind Culture in Architecture, a design studio based in Beirut and Paris. It was founded in 2011, with a deep belief in the power of beauty to elevate the soul and create joyful memories of places, in the fields of architecture, interior, furniture design and artistic direction. Culture in Architecture has an array of international projects ranging from high end residential to luxury hospitality and bespoke furniture. Recent projects include the art direction of Hôtel de Crillon’s renovation, a collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld on his ‘Grand Apartments’ decor, the interior design of the palace’s historical salons and signature suites. Seeking spaces with an intense resonance, Culture in Architecture cultivates narrative statements born from intricate dialogs between the raw and the precious, with a specific attention to the use of primary stones and handcrafted materials combining heritage with innovation and borrowing constant inspiration from the art and fashion world to every creative expression. Culture in Architecture believes in bridging cultures and their knowhow with a forward-thinking re-interpreting the past to the future.

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MARIONI NOTORIOUS COLLECTION - CHARM AND ELEGANCE IN A FLORENTINE VILLA PALM lamps collection is distinctive for its impressive geometric juxtaposition of ceramic flared elements, whose contrasting colors create an eye-catching piece. The base, a brushed brass disk, supports the ceramic structure, which ends holding the light diffuser, a satin spherical glass. Ceramic available in different colors combinations. Dimensions: Floor lamp cm h.121x28x28 | Large table lamp cm h.93x22x22

The Notorious collection by Marioni, is characterized by a strong identity-based graphic research where design and material contaminations merge by melting together the Hollywood imaginary and the contemporary, finds its perfect place in an elegant Florentine villa.

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Four glazed ceramic spheres enrich the structure, with a colored base finish. The spherical satin glass works as a light diffuser. Ceramic available in different colors combinations. Dimensions: h.42x14x14 cm

The glamorous lamps of the PINS collection, designed by La Récréation P.Angelo Orecchioni Arch., feature unusual shapes enhanced by vibrant colors and flawless craftsmanship, becoming precious sources of lighting matching the furniture with perfect harmony in many situations and spaces. “Sculpture” accessories such as tables and lamps outline a unique and refined style where different materials like glass, ceramic, wood and metals blend with elegant mastery, giving the view a homogeneous picture of beauty and utility at the same time. The new lamps of the PALM collection, designed by La Récréation - P.Angelo Orecchioni Arch., fit delightfully both the indoor and outdoor spaces of the villa. A triumph of pleasantly matched colors allows playing with imagination to create fascinating dynamic combinations.

It combines different materials in its sleek silhouette: a ceramic glazed base sustaining a brushed brass stem and an arched arm, holding two satin spherical glasses to ensure ambient lighting. Ceramic base available in different finishes. Dimensions: h.182x88x30 cm

Made of brass with colored glass top and ceramic glazed base in contrasting color. It is available in different colors and finishes. Dimensions: h.55x50x50 cm

Crafted of brushed brass this reading floor lamp boasts an elegantly elongated silhouette complemented with a vibrant ceramic salmon glazed base. The ceramic base supports a long rod, connected with a second element that allows adjusting the direction of the light. The sloping arm holds a satin spherical glass and a small ceramic element glazed in the same tone of the base for a perfect matching. Available in different finishes. Dimensions: h.162x91x30 cm

WOKA LAMPS VIENNA® is a Viennabased Manufacturer of Iconic 20th Century Lighting Design. Lovers of iconic lamps from the early 20th century were for decades deprived of the possibility of owning some of the most striking pieces by the Wiener Werkstaette and the Bauhaus, which had long fallen out of production.

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MICHELLE NUSSBAUMER Passionate about setting the stage for adventurous lives to be lived, Michelle Nussbaumer is an award winning interior and product designer.

MAIN KITCHEN Refrigerator: Thermador Oven: Thermador Chandelier: Hudson valley lighting called the Allendale Hanging lights: Hudson valley lighting called the Fahrenheit Named by Architectural Digest as the ’’Guru

Kitchen of the Year, 2020 welcomed the

Tap: Elkay sink and faucet; main sink

of Grand Gesture’’ and one of ELLE Décor’s

Inaugural Kip’s Bay Show House in Dallas

was made custom with a side prep

‘Five Leading Women in Design’, Michelle

where the designer introduced the world to

sink and pot filler Cupboards: Ornare

is world renowned for her eccentric and

her ‘Turkish Writer’s Lair’ - a transformative

maximalist style, with signature designs

space for the person who ‘‘travels the

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inspired from her global travels – a passion

desert and sleeps under the stars’’.

for the daring that has placed her work

Cosentino Vases: Antique

on the pages of Veranda, House Beautiful,

With a passion for creating timeless spaces

Statue: Antique

Marie Claire, ELLE Décor, as well as securing

inspired by the furthest reaches of the

Hanging light: Hudson valley lighting

a spot on the coveted AD 100.

globe, Michelle founded the furniture line,

called the Fahrenheit

Ceylon et Cie - a brand musing on Old

Wallpaper: Thibaut Eastwood Smoke

In addition to Michelle’s Shambala

World inspirations that are effortlessly at

Warehouse being named House Beautiful’s

home in uniquely modern spaces.

Porcelain: props from House Beautiful

Michelle has collaborated with many notable brands, including a wallpaper line with Gracie Studio, the Goop Dallas pop-up with Gwyneth Paltrow, and a selection of wallpapers with Newlon Collection. She has developed her own textile line, Michelle Nussbaumer Fabrics, a modern interpretation of classic ikats and indigenous patterns and prints with Design Legacy, and 2020 saw the launch of a new fabric and trim collection with Clarence House in Paris. The designer currently boasts an interior hardware collection with Addison Weeks Hardware, now available at Neiman Marcus, a collaboration with the Wendover Art Group, and a bespoke scenic wallpaper collection with Paul Montgomery. The designer’s travel and design blog, ‘Dreaming in Color’, and her design projects were the inspiration behind her book, ‘Wanderlust: Interiors that bring the world home’, with Rizzoli Books. Michelle is currently working on a new book about Mexico.

ART KITCHEN Wallpapers: Blue/red ikat by Design Legacy x Michelle Nussbaumer; The white wallpaper in the back Anna French collection called Jouy red/blue from Thibaut Tiles: The tiles are from Lili’s Cement tiles: the black and white tiles are called Marta, the red tiles are Terracotta and the flowered tile is called Lorraine Rug: The rug is from Esmali rugs Chair: The chair on the right is in Thibaut fabric called Palampore red/blue by Anna French Chair + cushions: The chairs on the left are made out of Ikat blue/red fabric by Design Legacy x Michelle Nussbaumer Curtains: The blue/red Ikat curtains are design legacy x michelle Nussbaumer and the other fabric is the Palampore

CHINA CLOSET

red/blue Anna French from Thibaut

Paint colour: This pink was a custom color created by

Painting: antique

Michelle from Benjamin Moore

Decorative ornaments: antique

Porcelainware: Lots of the china is Michelles personal china.

Hanging light: The chandelier is from Hudson Valley lighting

Some are from Artemest by Richard Ginori mixed in

and its called the Balboa

Cupboards: : This pink was a custom color created by Michelle from Benjamin Moore and the hardware is by Addison Weeks

The Ceylon et Cie showroom in Dallas is home to the Ceylon et Cie collection, Michelle’s eponymous fabric line, and celebrated Rock Candy collection of jewellery, jewel-encrusted boxes and trays.

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The space also showcases an array of 18th, 19th and 20th century

Images courtesy of: Douglas Friedman

antiques and textiles, collected from her vast global travels.

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FROM HARTLEY BOTANIC Historic Greenhouse and Glasshouse manufacturer, Hartley Botanic, has its finger on the pulse when it comes to how gardeners and homeowners are using their greenhouses, and which designs, and styles are most in vogue.

The Lancashire-based manufacturer has been making its beautiful and elegant handmade, made-to-order horticultural buildings for over 80 years and offers an incomparable range. Founded in 1938, the company is one of Britain’s oldest and most trusted Greenhouse manufacturers and its entire product range is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. They are so confident of the structural integrity of their Greenhouses; they offer a Lifetime Guarantee.

MODERN HORTICULTURE RANGE CONTEMPORARY DESIGN Greenhouse ownership is becoming far more diverse and the image of greenhouse gardening is changing, ushering in additional, less traditional consumers. This is partly down to a consumer zeitgeist, which has made grow your own of the The Modern Range, Magnum Opus – RHS Hampton Court Palace Show

moment but is also being driven by a more design led approach to gardening in general. An increasing number of greenhouse owners are seeing the value of displaying their colourful and intricate plants in structures that offer cleaner lines and larger windows. Hartley Botanic launched their Magnum Opus Glasshouse at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 2019, due to a marked new demand for a Modern Horticulture range, which offers customers cleaner lines and concealed engineering. There is definitely a sense that the appreciation homeowners had for design inside their homes is now moving into their gardens too. Their greenhouses may have a functional purpose, but customers also have a very clear design aesthetic with contemporary and architectural styles

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ISLANDS LOW TABLE (INDOOR + OUTDOOR), DESIGN STEPHEN BURKS, 2020 Known for blending tradition and a spirit of freedom, past and contemporary, industry and craftsmanship, the American designer Stephen Burks draw on to the design of the storage units launched in 2019, giving life to the new family of Islands Low Table, available both for indoor and outdoor. With top available black lacquered, in marble or veneered in wood and a perimeter of pirouetting slats, which turn them into practical containers, these objects decorate both residential and contract spaces in the name of a luxury that speaks of the past, proving to be contemporary.

FINISHINGS Set of coffee tables of three different heights and diameters, accessible along the entire perimeter thanks to a series of pivoting slats, available both for indoor and outdoor. Indoor version: top and bottom, contoured and bevelled MDF, with the bottom part always lacquered with epoxy powder coating matt black, and top available veneered charcoal dyed oak or Stone Oak®, with bevelled edge always lacquered with epoxy powder coating matt black, all lacquered matt black or in red Levanto or Sahara Noir marble with a satin finish and an opaque transparent protective varnish or a matt or glossy polyester finish. Slats with elliptical cross-section in aluminium extrusion, available painted matt black or veneered in charcoal dyed oak or in Stone Oak®. Feet with elliptical cross-section, made in aluminium extrusion always with matt black finish. Outdoor version: top and bottom contoured and bevelled Purenit®, always matt black lacquered. Slats with elliptical cross-section in aluminium extrusion with matt black finish. Feet, with elliptical cross-section, made in aluminium extrusion, always with matt black finish. DIMENSIONS: Ø 47 x H. 45 cm (H. 46,5 cm with marble top). Ø 66 x H. 40 cm. (H. 41,5 cm with marble top). Ø 104 x H. 35 cm. (H. 36,5 cm with marble top).

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Who stays here? A couple/family? This is a pied-a-terre for a couple that live in Australia. Their daughter who lives in New York takes residence in the apartment and her parents stay there when they visit. What home type is this? How many rooms, and size in sqf? Sq ft: 1400sqft Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 What was the inspiration/brief? Our client was clear on their design intent, looking to achieve something that was timeless with soft colors and subtle textures;

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they did not want anything that felt too fussy or precious but rather a livable space that invited a reprise from long travel and a home where they could “put their feet up”. The couple loves classic modern elements, which include inspiration from Jean Michel Frank and the Bauhaus. Can you elaborate on the design of the bedroom, bathrooms and kitchen (as well as the seating/settee area with the glass panels) Kitchen: The strongest design move in the apartment is the glass surround of the kitchen. This architectural feature makes the apartment feel much larger than it is and provides division of space while allowing natural light to reach both the kitchen and the entry. Within the kitchen, we created an eat-in breakfast nook with a custom built-in floating banquette. We used indoor/outdoor fabrics by Link for the pillows and seat cushion for their durability and ease of maintenance/cleaning. Bedroom: this room is enveloped in one tone and color – a soft silver grey with white accents. We upholstered the bed wall using the same wool sateen by Rogers & Goffigon as is used for the drapery. The silver-grey wall-towall carpet (from Vanden Loom) has a subtle strié effect. We used high gloss lacquer on the closet doors and matched this same finish and color for the bedside tables and chest of drawers. The monochromatic approach to this room creates a very calming effect.

Bathoom: The bathroom is designed with white glassos and a custom white corian shower with Dornbracht fittings. It is modern, highly functional and easily cleaned/maintained. What is the colour palette, and why did you choose it? The palette was quiet and neutral, with rich textures that include bouclé, velvet, wool and cerused wood. We did not want anything ‘loud’ or that made a strong statement, but instead for the apartment to feel harmonious and unified in its palette. How does the design of this apartment reflect the homeowners’ personalities and living habits? Some of the elements in this apartment are also features of their home in Australia, which lends itself to a feeling of familiarity. We listened to our client’s needs and aspirations and made certain we handed over an easy living space that prioritizes comfort and functionality. Space planning strategies We kept the layout of the apartment as it was, but creating the surrounding glass wall of the kitchen changed the entire apartment, both modernizing it and giving a sense of lightness and openness. We designed a unique storage component which spans the kitchen and the dining room, with drawers on either side. It also doubles as a work surface on the kitchen side, and a place to lay out food on the dining side.

Storage strategies In New York City, every inch of space counts. We did our best to take advantage

Choice of furnishings and where you got them from

of every possible location for storage,

Entry console: Donghia

including outfitting a shallow space in the

Entry sconces: Allied Maker

bedroom for shoe storage. We installed

Entry Bench: Herman Miller

high gloss lacquered built-in cabinets along the perimeter of the apartment where we were able to hide the heating and cooling equipment.

Living Room Chairs: Holly Hunt Table Lamps: Nessen Dining table/chars: Knoll

Challenges As with many projects, schedules and deadlines were the biggest challenge here. We were only able to work during the summer months in this building, so once the first 3 months were finished we had to wait for the next summer to complete the project. How long did the reno take 6 months from start to finish When did the homeowners move in? Last year Photo credit: Genevieve Garruppo | Builder/Architect/Landscape Architects involved: Frank Gocaj / HI Construction Corp

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INSPIRING LOVE Daring design aesthetic, high impact events, lavish presentations, and notoriously risqué ad campaigns have an uncanny way of conveying KOKET’s mission to inspire love and empower through its statement pieces. The innate desire to seduce and entice its devotees is perfectly illustrated in the adored brand’s luxurious décor collections composed of dramatic casegoods, luscious upholstery, exquisite lighting and decadent furs; all of which mesmerize with their magical mineral medleys, lux metallics, vibrant jewel tones and exotic natural feathers. KOKET’s savoir-faire is intoxicating! The line is manufactured by master artisans and jewelers who leave no detail or element forgotten. With over two hundred designs and full bespoke capabilities, KOKET is a go-to source for interior designers and consumers looking to create unique spaces that exude style.” Web: www.bykoket.com | Email: info@bykoket.com

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CICLOITALIA FLEX CicloItalia Flex defines the new phase of an evolutionary process that began back in 1989 with the unique story of the Ciclocina lamp. At the end of the eighties, Enzo Catellani brought back some exclusive bicycle lamps from one of his trips to the Orient, turning them into one of the timeless icons of Catellani & Smith, the Ciclocina lamp. The distinctive headlamp as a bridge between oriental culture and the wisdom of Italian savoir-faire is still the distinguishing concept of the new lamps, now enhanced by a brass flex and a new ‘branching element’ at the base of the spotlight. Two elements that not only personalise and shape the configuration of the lamp but also enable the light to be pointed in many directions, creating a ‘flexible’ solution that can be adapted to meet all lighting requirements. CicloItalia Flex is available into wall and floor versions as well as in the C6 ceiling lamp, with six flex that rise from a cylindrical base, unwinding into a ‘dance’ suspended in the air. Web: www.catellanismith.com | Email: info@catellanismith.com

SPECIALISTS IN CURATED LUXURY INTERIORS Mokka Design, specialists in curated luxury interiors, strives to deliver bespoke, elegant and inspiring spaces, which bring to life each client’s unique design vision. Founded in 2004 by Shazma Maladwala, who has over 20 years industry experience, Mokka Design consists of a dedicated, passionate team who always go the extra mile to deliver exceptional projects worldwide, enabling a loyal client base to recommend us without reservation. Recently completed designs include a chic two-bedroom apartment with a private bar for entertaining and relaxation in Belgravia and a fun-filled seven-bedroom family home personalised down to the very last detail in Putney. Upcoming projects in Latvia and New York will further expand Mokka Design’s international portfolio, which already comprises residences in Miami, Cape Town, Cap Antibes and Moscow. Email: enquiries@mokkadesign.com | Tel: 0208 947 6401

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‘THE MEMORY OF STONES’ IS A COLLECTION CENTRED AROUND THE IDEA OF CONCRETE POETRY, A QUEST AS ANCIENT AS THE WORLD.

THE MEMORY OF STONES Beautifying the scars left on the Vicenza

The collection is a play between scarification

women, architect Aline Asmar d’Amman,

stone slabs where the marble is cut and

and primary constructions, where texture

founder of Culture in Architecture and

tailored, the brutalist fragments, often

and time bind together man-made memory

marble tailor Deborah Morseletto, third

unseen, are elevated to the status of noble

and spontaneous beauty, echoing the

generation of Laboratorio Morseletto, in

material. The scorched surfaces become

connection between man and nature itself,

Vicenza, during one of their numerous

objects of desire; they are used to make a

like an abstract calligraphy. The material

collaborations and endless conversations

series of unique pieces with transplanted

conversation evokes a contemporary poetic

around the scorched beauty of stone and

marble inserts. Transformed and grafted,

vision with elements of the past.

marble.

relationship with the Vicenza stone where

The title, ‘The Memory of Stones’, echoes

The pieces were photographed in the heart

its alteration occurred, inducing a certain

the texts of Roger Caillois ‘The Writing of

of the quarry where the Vicenza stone was

‘mystique of materiality.’

Stones’ and ‘Reading the Stones’, and his

extracted from, Cava Arcari, in the Berici

original vision infused with surrealism,

hills of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy.

the marble continues the invisible

The functional sculptures, made from

science, aesthetics, myths and literature,

the combination of elementary shapes

transcending his fascination for the mineral

and tailored rough surfaces, integrate an

world, a passion shared by architect Aline

upcycling approach, revealing the raw

Asmar d’Amman.

beauty of stone extracted from the quarry and combined with handpicked discarded

‘The Memory of Stones’ is born from an

marble fragments.

inspirational complicity between two

Web: cultureinarchitecture.com | morseletto.com Instagram: @alineasmardamman #cultureinarchitecture Photography: ©Marco Zorzanello

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