Interiors & Furniture
Add colour to naturals with Sisal Contrast from Kersaint Cobb
Natural no longer means neutral thanks to Kersaint Cobb’s new Sisal Contrast collection. Each of the four new designs feature bands of colour, which provide a subtle variation to the signature sisal, yet still retain its characteristic warm biscuit tones and delicate silver patina. The combination adds interest to any interior without overpowering other colours in the room.
Home enhancement tips from top housebuilder
The recent downward trend in DIY has meant an increase in homeowners becoming a nation of GSI’s (Get Someone In). With more time on their hands homeowners are now making home enhancements a top priority! The UK’s largest privately owned housebuilder, Miller Homes, has noticed the keen attention to decoration detail its purchasers are making even prior to moving in!
Knollstudio awarded trademark for 250LC Barcelona Chair
The Barcelona chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the Barcelona Pavillion in 1929.
Un-blanding Britain
Home staging amateurs and estate agents are blanding Britain, with their ‘paint it all magnolia and clear the clutter’ culture. “It’s a case of ‘the bland leading the bland’”, says Tina Jesson, Property Marketeer and founder of Home Stagers, the UK’s leading home staging company.
Picture House launches compact Kiara plasma TV fireplace
Picture House has launched the new patented compact Kiara marble plasma TV fireplace.
New wall hung radiator for small spaces
The Pagoda is a stunning new contemporary radiator design from Accuro-Korle.
Metropolitan Works Show 07
Now in its fourth year, the 2007 Metropolitan Works Show will present the very best in contemporary furniture, lighting, home accessories and jewellery from some of the most exciting designers in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!