Home & Garden
Extra light for listed buildings
Tuscan Foundry Products, one of the leading suppliers of conservation style rooflights, has announced the launch of the Lumen Extra Light.
Gardeners get rainwater on demand with Rainpod
Rainpiper.com has launched Rainpod, a rainwater harvester which can store over 800 litres of rainwater. Rainpod comes with a 100ft irrigation system that incorporates an automatic timer, so it can water the garden without assistance.
Evitavonni introduce Moooi
As a recognised specialist in home interiors, Evitavonni is proud to add to its extensive product portfolio a supplier of similar stature: Moooi.
Bath big enough for two
‘Kuba’ is a great new minimalist designed bath from BC Designs. It measures 1830mm length and 920mm width, making it large enough for two.
Objects of Desire
Objects of Desire: The LAPADA London Fair (10-13 May 2007) is London’s newest art and antiques event. Offering an intimate boutique setting, and collectors’ items from the affordable to the seriously important, Objects of Desire 2007 is the opening act to the busy summer arts season in London.
The art of outdoor living
A beautiful yet contemporary addition to your outdoor space can be found with the Outpost Pod, a visually stunning, avant garde construction that is a superb addition to any garden.
A cool new name in air conditioning
A leading Stockport air conditioning Company has unveiled a new name and fresh new corporate image in time for summer 2007, which, it has been predicted, will be one of the hottest on record.
Keeping the home fires bright
For centuries, the fireplace has been a major decorative focal point of room design. At the Spring Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair (24-29 April 2007 at The Marquee, Battersea Park, London SW11), a special selling display in the foyer will concentrate on the changing designs of fireplaces from the 18th century to mid-20th century.
Spare bed anyone
For those who require an extra guest bed from time to time, The Furniture Emporium have launched a stunning new sofa bed in full chocolate brown aniline leather - the rustic leather that wears in not out. To compliment the company have created a 3 and 2 seater plus an arm chair to match.
Magnet launches £10K SOS for kitchen DIY disasters
Does your kitchen let you down? Is it stuck in the 1970s? Or maybe your appliances are more embarrassing than integrated? If the answer is yes, then the bad news is that you could be decreasing the value of your home by thousands; the good news is you qualify for Kitchen SOS and could win your dream kitchen, worth £10,000.
The new collection of IKEA sofa covers from Bemz
Bemz' new collection, "Serendipity", is a tribute to 18th century Swedish design. Soft rococo inspired florals and traditional Swedish stripes and checks in muted summer tones of eggshell blue, dusty rose, pale grey and sand beige are paired with up-to-date, trendy houndstooth and glen check in a bold black and white combo and a very hip black and dusty rose combination.
Stay cool this summer with Whirlpool
Forecasters are predicting that this summer is set to be another scorcher with two or three lengthy heat waves. To prepare for a potential long hot summer it is worth stocking up your freezer with bags of ice, refreshing ice lollies and a selection of luxury ice cream, to help keep you cool on the warmest days.
A seat for all seasons
Barlow Tyrie offer finely crafted furniture with true longevity that offers both beautifully classic designs working hand in hand with contemporary flair. Barlow Tyrie has an exceptional portfolio of stunning pieces in natural teak, woven and mixed materials such as teak combined with aluminium or stainless steel ready to adorn any part of your garden, conservatory or outdoor living area.
Officina De Giorgio – with brilliance and style
Precious accessories for the living domain, made in Switzerland. If these are created by the Italian designer Carmelo De Giorgio they reflect light, brightness and warmth. And lots of character!
Aga launches new models with intelligent management system
From April 2007, the much-praised Electric Aga – which runs on a standard 13-amp connection – will be offered with the option of the hugely innovative Aga Intelligent Management System (AIMS).