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John and Sylvia Reid were once pioneers in furniture design and they’re set to become household names again. Sylvia Reid, who is now in her 90s, has given the go-ahead to her son Dominic Reid to oversee the reissue of their iconic S-Range, designed in 1960.

This month, Inex was lucky enough to speak to Sylvia and discuss her career over the years, how she became a furniture designer in the first place and find out what advice she’d give to budding designers trying to burst onto the scene. Turn to page 24 for a truly insightful interview.

Elsewhere in this colourful issue, Dulux Trade unveils its colour of the year on page 80, BHDM Design reveals a boutique hotel that’s had an injection of neon on page 86 and Style Library Contract discusses how modern murals are beginning to blur the lines between art and storytelling, on page 71.

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Uncover a tribute to the artistic avant-gardes of the early Novecento movement.

Discover Sinan Books, a richly imaginative and artistic bookshop with a difference.

Designer and Architect Sylvia Reid discusses her career and her decision to reissue her furniture collection.

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An explanation of the artistic vision behind a project commissioned by Morecombe Bay Partnership.

Why furniture is a key element when it comes to hotel design.

An exploration of the Art Deco movement that is taking the restaurant scene by storm.

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A look at how Soundtect helped transform TripAdvisor’s UK head office.

80 PAINTS & FINISHES Dulux Trade reveals its coveted colour of the year.

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Lebanese-American Designer Nabil Issa unveils his latest collection.

Style Library Contract explores the mural trend and how it has been used to entice and engage audiences within contract settings.

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A boutique hotel unveils its new design-forward look with a focus on bold colours, splashes of neon and Hawaiian influences.

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Everything you need to know about Europe’s leading hotel design and development event, including a new and exciting change for this year.

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OCTOBER EVENTS Inex rounds up this month’s industry must-see events, trade shows, seminars and exciting exhibitions from all over the globe so you never miss a thing.

INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW Olympia, London 16-17 October

Design and innovation are at the core of this show, with a brilliant line-up of curated exhibitors, from interiors, tech and wellbeing to F&B, marketing and finance. independenthotelshow.co.uk

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR

Battersea, London 18-21 October

You don’t need to be an experienced art collector, nor an expert in contemporary art to find a piece to fall in love with at this event. affordableartfair.com

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DUTCH DESIGN WEEK

Citywide, Eindhoven 20-28 October

In October of each year, the biggest design event in Northern Europe presents work and ideas of more than 2600 designers to more than 335,000 visitors from home and abroad. ddw.nl

WINTER ART AND ANTIQUES FAIR

Olympia, London 29 October – 4 November Taking centre stage of the British art and antiques fair calendar, Olympia, London, comes to life each winter with an exceptional range of over 20,000 pieces, presenting a treasure trove of irresistible art, antiques, furniture, jewellery and collectors’ pieces to discover and buy. olympia-antiques.com

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Kintex, hall 4-5, Goyang 31 October – 4 November

Each year the latest products from 600 domestic and overseas companies are exhibited at Design Korea. The event is positioned as a design comprehensive business festival leading the spread of the design culture of Korea. designkorea.kidp.or.kr

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A tribute to the artistic avantgardes of the early Novecento movement and to the metaphysical poetics of Giorgio de Chirico.

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n 1916, to escape the atrocious folly of the War, a group of six young men had themselves admitted to Villa Seminario military hospital in Ferrara,” explains Fabio Novembre. “Their names were: Giorgio de Chirico, Carlo Carrà, Alberto Savinio and Filippo de Pisis. Their rejection of reality led them to construct an alternative reality that they called metaphysics, a world made up of muses and enigmas, angst and enchantment.”

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Dedicated to these young artists and the artistic current that contributed to the definition of the early 20th century avant-gardes is the work Muse, created in the VENINI furnaces from the intense collaboration between the Designer Novembre

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“Muse is my tribute to those boys,” comments Novembre. Muse is a collection of luminous sculptures that revisits the metaphysical poetic: as for de Chirico, also for Novembre the tailor’s mannequin, cold, stiff, devoid of emotions, takes the place of a seemingly inexpressive human being.

However, with the poses it assumes and the role it plays in the space, the mannequin still manages to convey those moods of angst and loneliness, also in function of the colour that characterises it. The artistic object that results is enigmatic, silent and extraordinarily evocative.

Novembre has a unique way of creating architecture, installations and objects

with a recognisable, but always surprising style.

This approach makes the experience of working together with the designer particularly meaningful and fascinating.

Muse took shape outside of time and space, in a continual oscillation between classical perfection and the uncertainties of the present, just as occurred with the metaphysical artists.

The VENINI glassworks master craftsmen blow the opaline glass inside a cage-like metallic structure, as in the tradition of the Venetian lantern – the skilfully controlled energy is impressed into the raw material and alternates with the precision of the manual processes, demonstrating the elasticity of the glass, despite the presence of a rigid mould.

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Muse reveals the extraordinary capacity of the VENINI furnaces to preserve and promote a heritage that is unique in the world: the manufacture of fine glass. The master craftsmen are the custodians of an antique know-how, precious and unique – a secret that within the walls of the furnace translates into extraordinary works, thanks to the magic encounter between fire and water, art and craftsmanship, the antique and the contemporary.

Presented in three colour variants – grass green, milk white and red, in honour of the excellence of Italian products – the Muse collection comes in a limited edition of only nine pieces per colour. The base of the head in white Carrara marble offers another reference to the classical artistic experience, which the metaphysical artists drew on abundantly. The intrinsic beauty of the objects and the materials they are made of is captured in the moment of absolute harmony and understanding between the designer and the master glassmaker, at that extraordinary moment when the glass crystallises and becomes a work of art. venini.com/en/ I N E X

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Wutopia Lab transformed Building 25 of the Sinan Mansion into a bookstore.The goal was to provide a space for learning and thinking for the general public living in the city.

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THE BODY OF A BOOKSHOP

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CHIEF ARCHITECT: YU Ting

PROJECT ARCHITECT: Yuchen GUO, Shengrui PU

LIGHTING DESIGN: Chloe ZHANG

INTERIOR DESIGN: Yuchen GUO

FIRE SAFETY DESIGN:

Shanghai Security Equipment Engineering

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS:

Shanghai yan qi electromechanical equipment

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION:

Zhuzong Group Construction Development

FURNITURE: Shanghai Shebao Furniture

PHOTOGRAPHY: CreatAR Images

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Shanghai Book Co., Sinan Books Branch

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onsidering one’s mind, thoughts, perception and subconsciousness, Sinan Books is seen as a person with a system of acquiring knowledge while discovering oneself and the surrounding.

The entrance level of Building 25 is set on the second floor. It features a cafe, an area for literature and the public yet intimate Sinan living room.

On the third floor, there is an area focused on art – the peaceful Sinan music room as well as flexible spaces that can host exhibitions, book club events and small concerts. It’s a perfect place to experience the charm of art.

Located on the fourth floor, the writer’s study symbolises the bookstore’s thoughts. Small cultural saloons can be held here.

It’s a place for conversations and debates.

The basement is conceived as the bookstore’s subconsciousness, hosting a collection of history and philosophy books.

A labyrinth made of bookshelves offers visitors their own space. On the west side of the labyrinth is the special selection from the London Review Books, a sister bookstore of Sinan Books. On the east side, a large study room features a central table that displays various objects of creative product design. Additionally, the spaces underneath the two stairs are used to create two reading rooms for individuals and pairs. The underutilised south patio was redesigned into a flower porch, using planters to create a vivid back facade for the bookstore.

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Wutopia Lab believes that a monochromatic scheme cannot sufficiently depict the diversity of the period. Colour has always been closely related to people’s feelings and emotions. Relating Sinan Books to a human body, its colour should be a perceived colour, experienced in relation to the light of the day as well as one’s mental state at a given moment. The entrance features a red arcade, indicating Sinan Books’ attitude of openness. Different hues of green set off the exhibition spaces.

The gold of the reading room is a hidden surprise. The black and white spaces on the fourth floor encourage one to face oneself.

Lastly, on the top floor roof terrace, white marble pieces are paved to create a light and airy surface, with the texture of history and the layers of knowledge rest below.

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REPEATING HISTORY Pioneering and award-winning British Modernist Designer and Architect, Sylvia Reid RIBA, FCSD, is set to become a household name again, thanks to the reissue of her and her late husband John’s iconic S-Range, which they designed in 1960.

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Can you please provide us with a description of your professional career?

John and I met while studying at the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Architecture in London, towards the end of the Second World War and were married in 1948. Initially I worked with leading British Designers, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew, going on to gain valuable experience as an assistant to Robin Day, preparing technical drawings for his furniture. I also worked on Hille publicity leaflets and co-designed signage for the Festival of Britain with Day and Milner Gray.

John and I began working together professionally in 1949 and set up our practice as Chartered Architects and Consultant Designers in 1951. We remained in practice until 1992 and during that time designed several landmark buildings, such as – the now sadly demolished – 1966 Westminster Theatre and the Wheatsheaf pub in Camberley, Surrey – one of five postWar pubs to be recently designated Grade II status on the advice of Historic England.

We also worked significantly in the arena of interior and industrial design, most notably collaborating with Stag Furniture, Rotaflex and Atlas Lighting.

What inspired you to become a furniture designer?

Although John and I started out as architects, we soon realised that we wanted to design everything that went into the buildings we designed, with the Stamford Hill Boys’ Club and innumerable pubs and coffee bars being testament to that.

We were approached by Stag Furniture in 1952, which became the start of a 10year alliance with them, designing living, dining and bedroom furniture. Our passion for interiors subsequently moved us into designing other household items, such as our range of cast iron ware which we designed for Izons – and which is now on permanent display in the V&A – and light fittings.

What has been your greatest source of inspiration throughout your career?

We enjoyed the holistic approach to design and, so, good design has always been our inspiration. At the end of the War, there was no decent modern design available in the UK, so initially John and I looked to the likes of Jacobsen and the Eames, but we soon became inspired by our own work. Our work fed itself, and took us on new paths.

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For us, the things we designed needed to be practical, usable and affordable. We always tried to be as sophisticated as possible within these constraints – a Modernist manifesto if you like. The S-Range is the perfect example of that, which is why it has become an icon of Mid-Century design.

Would you say that you have a design style? If so, how would you describe this style?

Yes, I have a design style.

Simplicity has always been important as have quality, detail and affordability.

My drive has always been to enable ordinary people to have access to owning good design.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge for today’s designers?

There is a lot of competition today and young designers will be more acutely aware than we ever were, what other designers – both in this country and worldwide – are doing, so I think there is an increased temptation to design for show. To me, great design must be beautiful and practical.

What has been your biggest accomplishment to date?

The S-Range we designed for Stag – recently reissued as the John & Sylvia Reid S-Range.

Its scale, simple lines and clever design details made it perfect for any setting – traditional or modern, spacious or not – and for these reasons it is as relevant today as it was in 1960.

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What has been your most notable product?

The fluorescent kitchen light we designed for Atlas Lighting in 1959 introduced a completely new approach to florescent lighting design for the home.

Our domestic fitting was the first of its kind and did not require a transformer or starter switch. The current was converted through a 60W incandescent lightbulb which was a clever and original piece of industrial design.

What advice would you offer to those that are considering a career in design?

To take it very seriously because the market is serious. It must be a matter of being practical rather than wishing to be clever.

What can we expect to see from you over the next year?

My son, Dominic Reid OBE, RIBA, has overseen the reissue of the S-Range, in collaboration with Nicholas Radford, MD of Nathan Furniture. The reissued collection comprises all original 13 pieces of cabinet and upholstered furniture, which have been faithfully recreated to our original 1960s specifications and all carry a badge of authentication.

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Talking before the project began, Rob explained: “My proposal is to create an art installation comprising a group of four small house structures based on early Anglo-Saxon design which are constructed in steel and wood and clad in mirrored stainless steel. The mirrored structures will be visible, but will also distort and alter the space. As if materialising and then disappearing, a vestige or trace of the past. Each one reflecting and edifying the surrounding natural environment,

constantly changing with the light and movement and passing seasons.

Grouped close to the house structures are a small gathering of mirrored figures representing the past historical inhabitants. Their generic forms, more symbolic than representational.�

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of sofas, corner units and footstools, the possibilities are endless.

Whilst the reception is still an area for checking in and out, it’s also a remote office, communal workspace and even a meeting hub for corporate travellers; hence, it’s not uncommon to find phone booths, meeting booths and touchdown spaces here – many complete with integral technology. Clusters of furniture that offer more private and personal areas for meetings or for individual work such as plush armchairs and sofas – and even bar tables or islands with stools – also fulfil these varying needs.

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Today, hotels have to cater to the needs and whims of all types of guests; from corporate executives and conference delegates to bridal parties and weekenders. Therefore, the reception is a critical part of the hotel. It’s where guests gain their first impressions and where various social and business encounters take place. As such, it’s designed to be more fluid and flexible with creative space segmentation providing both social and corporate zones.

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Smaller rooms have become the norm as guests spend more time in social places. Desks are also required less in the bedroom, as people prefer to sit on chairs or on beds to work when using their laptop or tablet, or even to spend time in the reception.

More than anything, hotel rooms should provide comfort – that feeling of a home away from home. Guests also expect surprises and touches of luxury. Hence, many hotels go that extra mile to add bespoke touches such as hand-stitched wall panels, bedroom headboards and ottomans, along with luxurious chaise longues and benches.

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In order to woo guests, many hotels have turned their restaurants into memorable spaces with highly creative themes that take culinary experiences to new heights. Choosing the right seating and furniture here can pose quite a challenge. Not only is it important to choose pieces that maximise space to create more covers, it’s essential to offer comfort, flexibility and practicality. High tables and bar stools combine great design with functionality, and bring a casual feel to any bar or

dining area – particularly when combined with lowlevel options. They also serve to break up the eyeline of furniture.

Today’s restaurant guests are also looking for a more cohesive experience; where everything from the menu and glassware to the lighting and wall decoration, work well together. Hence, many turn to bespoke furniture and seating that coordinates with the decor and introduces an element of indulgence and exclusivity. Once discounted on the basis 4 1

of cost, restaurants now appreciate the benefits of individuality and panache. Indeed, those that have invested in bespoke seating always enjoy a great return on their investment.

Banquettes and booths offer the perfect solution for awkward spaces or for establishments that are keen to maximise space. Booths are more private and intimate – especially the highbacked designs – and often provide greater comfort than chairs, thanks to their soft, padded seats and backs.

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Of course, not everyone wants to stay connected, especially when on holiday. However, hotels now focus on keeping guests ‘plugged in’ at all costs. Indeed, it’s estimated that the average guest travels with at least three devices that require charging.

As such, hotels have had to adapt to meet their needs and we now see more and more seating and furniture incorporating integral power supply, USBs and telephone chargers.

Such integration is clean, seamless and aesthetically coordinates with each piece.

The most successful hotel interior design schemes tend to be those that show a real understanding of what guests need and how they interact. For any space to truly work, particularly public spaces, having this awareness and understanding of guests’ needs and expectations is the key to leaving them with a memorable experience.

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Vintage is a new wine bar located in the Blue Dome District of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Vintage stands as the new iteration of city-favourite Vintage 1974 (est. 2004) – with a relocation and fresh design by Brooklyn-based studio WORKSTEAD, the outpost delivers a more dynamic, tailored experience.

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Streamlined contours and opulent structure are complemented by jewel-like hues and warm fixtures. The venue itself sits below the First Ward Salon, an earlier WORKSTEAD project, and is set within a sleeve of subtly stepping walls and anchored by a long, low banquette to one side and stepped walnut bar to the other.

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In finalisng Vintage’s interior presentation, WORKSTEAD consulted a host of different design visionaries including local millworker Eric Fransen; Los Angeles-based furniture brand Lawson Fenning and British wallpaper and paint manufacturer Farrow & Ball for the inclusion of complementary product.

The rich design of such ingredients is further elevated by a selection of the studio’s iconic Signal lighting collection, generating an overall feeling of strength in form, utility and material, a central part of WORKSTEAD’s practice.

The unveiling of Vintage also marks the studio’s first foray into branding – a comprehensive package was completed for the project. The resulting framework is a natural extension of the bar’s internal aesthetic and more largely reflects the desire to create a new wine destination in the American Midwest.

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Vintage was realised through the partnership of several local visionaries – owners of First Ward Salon, Jessica Bond and James Sherrod, purchased the larger building in partnership with Mark Perkins, a local attorney, under Hygge Properties.

Following this, they approached proprietor Matt Sanders about revisioning his existing Vintage 1740 wine bar brand with WORKSTEAD as the design lead. workstead.com

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The design of TripAdvisor’s UK head office was greatly influenced by an airport departure lounge. The company transformed the huge and noisy space into a welcoming, peaceful place, reinforcing the brand image all through the use of clever acoustic treatments.

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he brief for the first floor was to create a professional yet quirky space to clearly communicate the brand and tie in all the other office floors which are themed around continents. This multifunctional floor houses an employee workspace, an external meeting and hospitality venue and the main reception area.

Soho Square, located in the heart of London, is an historical building which presented many challenges for the design and build team. The reception situated in the atrium was a particularly problematic area with glass walls, an 11m-high ceiling and incredibly reverberant. With several ongoing activities in the same open-plan space simultaneously, sound levels were expected to echo and become intolerable.

After extensive analysis by an acoustician, the data collected defined the project scope, and through the innovative deployment of acoustic treatment the noise reduction solution was found.

The design theme for this area was based around a departure lounge.

Turbine-style booth seating and fuselage-suspended ceilings give the feeling of being in an airport whilst affirming TripAdvisor’s very distinguishable identity.

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The fins create an undulating surface which absorb sound and eliminate the echo. Not only do they enhance sound quality, but they’re an eye-catching design feature tying in with the aviation-themed seating booths and coffee table made from an aircraft wing.

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Born to a Lebanese father, Issa spent part of his childhood in Lebanon before moving to Miami at 14. He has lived in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, Beirut and Dubai, earning him eclectic cultural and professional experiences.

Issa’s background as a multilingual global citizen has shaped his professional identity, and he uses design as method of conveying his perspectives.

“I studied architectural engineering at the University of Miami, but because of my DJing, I started out my career working in music production, which later transitioned into film and TV production,” explains Issa. “It wasn’t until after my father’s passing a few years ago that I decided to make the scary jump out of an established, stable and profitable career in media, into one in design, where I had to start from scratch – a huge risk in anyone’s book, but one I had to take since I strongly felt that this was my calling all along – something I knew deep down inside but kept postponing. I found myself gravitating towards interior design since I’m 6 5

a very visual and detail-oriented person, and soon started adding my customdesigned furniture pieces in all the projects I took, which I found most gratifying and interesting. Soon, I completed my journey by making the decision to focus on furniture and product design only, and that’s the way it’s been for the last few years, and I must say, I couldn’t be any happier. It was a good call, and the moral of this story is to always follow your heart, and don’t let fear stop you from doing what you should be doing.

“I believe design is one of these talents that you either have or you don’t. Yes, you can improve it through practice and learning proper techniques, but what differentiates good designers from excellent ones is just pure, built-in talent. It has to do with your spatial imagination, your ability to create aesthetically-balanced imagery and designs. I have been interested in that since I was a child. My first drawings, my first LEGO set were all about obsessively designing houses, it’s a safety/shelter thing maybe since we travelled a lot because of my father’s work?”.

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As a citizen of the world who is passionate about furniture and product design, Issa is a born storyteller. Each piece he designs tells its own inspirational story. Issa focuses on intricate details, and uses pure lines to create his elegant designs.

His first collection features strong key pieces combining his bold design style with noble materials and original concepts showcasing pieces such as the Iconic brass chair, the O table, Ski chair, I lamps and other outstanding works.

He explains: “I’m a big believer in something I call harmonic design, which is all about using a harmonious combination of sizes, ratios, shapes and colours to achieve a universally-appealing design.

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Issa scouts the world for the most talented craftsmen and the best materials he can find to bring his designs to life. His furniture will be available in several outlets around the world including the Boon Gallery in Paris, D Beirut and outlets to come in Soho, New York, and the Miami Design District, as well as his global e-commerce platform. nabilissa.com 6 8

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Adorning the exteriors and interiors of many iconic spaces – be they palaces, temples or tombs – murals are arguably one of the first forms of wall decoration blurring the lines between art and storytelling.

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Style Library Contract (SLC) explores this trend and how it has been used to entice and engage audiences within contract settings.

We can see that nature’s influence – whether it be forests, trees or flowers – has been a long-standing inspiration in wallpaper design but these elements can also be presented with more theatre and depth in a scenic format with bold colours and oversized seedheads, artichokes, figs, pomegranates and other exotic fruits.

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While some designs preserve an artistic style that is orientated towards nature and botanical elements, there is room to explore different styles that still utilise the mural’s power to encapsulate a space but with a different outlook. Landscape painting has always been praised for its ability to bring the wonders of the outside world, emerging as an independent genre in the 16th century, with some Chinese iterations even dating back to the 4th century. Evoking the beauty of picturesque mountains, soft seashores or flower-filled fields, scenic wallpapers emit a sense of scale that envelopes an audience and presents a space as infinitely open and endless.

Ultimately, it seems that we will continue to see murals take centre stage in contract markets and interiors. An embodiment of scale, atmosphere and drama – they convey a narrative and engage audiences in a visual sense. With a myriad of choices available from Style Library Contract, be they classical or contemporary, there is every concept available to create engaging and memorable interiors. stylelibrarycontract.com

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ow in its 16th year, the Dulux Trade ColourFutures 2019 palette is selected to help professionals make colour and design choices for a wide variety of buildings, from commercial to education and residential.

Dulux assembled a global panel of top design professionals to research trends, insights and consumer behaviours to decide on its colour of the year – a warm amber tone called Spiced Honey – and four complementary palettes that capture the theme of ‘let the light in’.

The global expert panel, which this year included Jim Biddulph, Designer and materials expert, as its UK representative, married art with science to decide on the annual colour. The colour is versatile and contemporary, and complements a wide variety of interior styles with its optimistic range of palettes.

Jim Biddulph said: “The panel discussed all manner of topics from the year gone, ranging from the social, political and cultural. Even with a range of unique perspectives from around the globe, the panel recognised the 8 1

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valuable role that designers play, and are increasingly playing, in bringing about positive change and that ColourFutures 2019 should be a valuable part of their toolkit in doing so. The individual themes reflect this, with a set of balanced palettes that offer the headspace to carry out four of the most integral ways of being in 2019; thinking, dreaming, loving and acting.”

2018 was an unsettling and unpredictable time explained Heleen van Gent, Head of the Global Aesthetic Centre, who chairs the ColourFutures panel annually. “We were overwhelmed by the deluge of news, choices and demands upon our time, causing us to close up and retreat into spaces where we feel safe and cocooned.

We pressed pause and took time to regroup. As we move forward into 2019, we find this pause has given people time to re-energise and deal with the sense of unpredictability with positive action, optimism and purpose. If the unpredictability of last year forced people to retreat and regroup, 2019 is the time for their awakening. We are ready to ‘let in the light’.”

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Spiced Honey is the shade at the centre of ColourFutures 2019 and perfectly captures this theme. It can be both calming and nourishing or stimulating and energising, depending on the palettes and light surrounding it. The contemporary hue is versatile and lends itself to a broad spectrum of life and interior styles – perfect for reflecting the awakening within society.

Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director for the Dulux brand in the UK, said: “There’s a desire to reach out, engage with others, to make things better and ‘be the change’. That change can be anything from marching for women’s rights to small acts of neighbourly kindness. People are ready to seize the moment. Now is the time to think, to dream, to love and to act.”

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The Global Aesthetic Centre, which has been responsible for the ColourFutures trend analysis, colour research, colour design and art direction at AkzoNobel for the past 16 years, is where Dulux colours first begin.

Led by Heleen, the unit continuously monitors social, cultural and design trends as they emerge all over the globe. By connecting these unique insights to everyday life, the team provides informed trend direction.

Heleen adds: “When you look at how our ColourFutures palettes have evolved over the years, you can chart the fluctuations in our consumers’ appetite for different colours and spot connections with what is going on in the wider world. For example, in 2017, when our consumers felt a need for balance and calm, the palette was dominated by cooler shades of blue and grey.

While in 2018, there was a great sense of uncertainty that was reflected in a desire for warm, comforting colours that provided our consumers with solace and refuge.

“For 2019, Spiced Honey is the stand-out shade that perfectly captures the mood of the moment, developed for our customers’ sense of awakening and new fresh mood.” duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk

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The redesign features a colourful update to the 135-room hotel, including a 26fthigh white jungle wall art piece in the lobby, custom furnishings and an updated rooftop pool deck with commissioned mural artwork, along with new hotel programming for guests and locals.

Shoreline’s ‘nature meets neon’ theme, concepted by Army of Moon People and designed by BHDM Design, brings to life the dramatic landscape and sunsets of Hawaii with a contemporary twist – designs are a bold mix of colours and patterns, blending Hawaiian inspirations, bright colour palettes and modern shapes to create the perfect aloha stay and experience. Colour-change lighting adds to this, when the new lobby’s custom white styrene Monstera leaf installations transform from cool and refreshing in the day to colourful and electric at night, illuminated in neon.

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“After six years in Waikiki, we felt it was time to refresh the Shoreline’s brand and amplify our offerings, amenities and programming to ensure that we continue to provide our guests an unforgettable experience.”

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The reinvented hotel is an engaging experience for visitors from the moment upon arrival – guests are greeted with a colourful ombre signature wall painted by Californiabased Artist, DJ Neff, before checking in with concierge located beneath a neon ‘aloha’ sign in the open-air lobby. This reimagined area features tropical jungle walls, rattan cage light fixtures housing paper bird sculptures of species native to Hawaii and geometricshaped furnishings mixed with bold colours and natural materials, including custom Acacia wood cocktail tables, a 14ft-long sofa, modern yellow wingback chairs and blue metal end tables – all inspired by the surrounding beauty and culture of Hawaii.

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The hotel boasts playful and laid-back local influence throughout, with pops of colour, artwork and original pieces – tropical wallpaper and multicoloured floors with fluorescent kinetic hallways lead to the decorated rooms. Each room is redesigned with custom carpet, bedding, drapery and furnishings, along with a ‘you are here’ topographic map of the Hawaiian islands hanging over beds. The rooftop pool deck includes one-of-a-kind neon wall murals painted by DJ Neff and vibrant mood lighting for a colourful poolside experience with sweeping city and Waikiki Beach views.

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BE INSPIRED Sleep, Europe’s leading hotel design and development event, has announced the next stage in its evolution. This year, it becomes Sleep + Eat, reflecting the growing interconnectedness of restaurants, bars and hotels in creating the full hospitality experience. The show will also be relocating to Olympia London’s National Hall.

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Over 130 exhibitors will be showcasing their newest products and stand-out collections across a wide range of categories. Due to its status in the European hospitality design arena, many companies choose to launch their latest product ranges at the show. This year, visitors will be able to preview new collections from first-time exhibitors including Dedar from Italy; Spain’s Grespania and Dutch luxury parasol and umbrella company, TUUCI. They will be joined by many international Sleep stalwarts, including Sleep founder partners, GROHE, Decca, ercol, Laufen, Lincrusta, Bette and Style Library Contracts.

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In response to lifestyle brands entering the hospitality space, Sleep + Eat has tasked this year’s Sleep Set designers with creating concept rooms inspired by unusual brand partnerships.

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football team, West Ham United; HBA London with the Natural History Museum; Yasmine Mahmoudieh with Penguin Books and AB Concept with luxury patissier-chocolatier brand, Maison Pierre Hermé Paris.

The three design firms creating the Eat Sets will be looking to challenge and subvert visitors’ expectations of what restaurant and bar spaces can look and feel like, with a restaurant designed by ECHO Architecture, an ‘anti-cafe’ from 3Stories and a nightclub by Designer, Shalini Misra.

Conferences to stimulate the mind

This year’s Sleep + Eat conferences will be the place to hear from some of the hospitality sector’s greatest achievers and to engage with ideas that are seldom aired at industry gatherings. Highlights will include keynotes from the Founder & CEO of Sydell Group, Andrew Zobler, and from Benjamin Calleja of Livit Design, design duos in conversation, including Inge Moore and Nathan Hutchins of Muza Lab and Alon Baranowitz and Irene Kronenberg of Baranowitz +Kronenberg. The operators and designers behind several of this year’s most headline-grabbing restaurant and bar openings will be sharing their experiences while leading Neuroscientist, Dr Alana Hare, will explore the power of sleep and what we can do to enhance it.

Sleep + Eat will take place from Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21st November at the National Hall in Olympia, London. Register for your free pass below. sleepandeatevent.com

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LONDON EMBROIDERY CUSHION

Featuring colourful embroidered place names stunningly intertwined with illustrations of iconic London landmarks, this patriotic cushion adds a charming finishing touch to any interior. £295 limelace.co.uk

VINYL WALL CLOCK

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TOWER BRIDGE WATERCOLOUR

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LONDON SKYLINE WALLPAPER

This amazing London Skyline wallpaper features worldfamous buildings including St Paul’s, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and, of course, the beloved Gherkin. £125 limelace.co.uk

BATTERSEA POWER STATION CUSHION

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This print is a fun addition to a travel-inspired gallery wall and makes for an excellent gift or wish list. £20 montgomeryfest.com

LOUVRE WATERCOLOUR

The Louvre gets a modern spin with this quirky, watercolour rendition of the entrance pyramids. The Louvre art print celebrates the quirkiness of the ‘City of Lights’. The simple black and white watercolour makes this design perfect for an architect’s or Paris lover’s home. £20 montgomeryfest.com

TO THE MARKET

This modern, whimsical art print beautifully illustrates the essentials of daily life in Paris. £20 montgomeryfest.com

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Quintessential Paris turned whimsical watercolour of the Notre Dame art print celebrates the quirkiness of Paris. £20 montgomeryfest.com

ORANGE BONJOUR

This playful typographic print uses a neon palette. The word ‘bonjour’ is written vertically, with the black block letters carefully positioned using two columns down the page. The letter ‘O’ stands out in contrasting neon orange. £POA indie.com.au

PARIS ROOFTOPS

This quirky piece of artwork will add a splash of colour to any interior. £POA ustudio.design

SET OF THREE

These three black and white city maps will make a chic addition to an interior scheme. £39.99 photolini.de

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This beautiful, original fine art print would look perfect in any room. £5 abstracthouse.com

BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Add a little interest and intrigue to an interior with this Brooklyn Bridge print. £5 abstracthouse.com

NEW YORK TYPOGRAPHY PRINT

This metallic typography New York print is super-stylish and very cool. £20 albertandmoo.com

METROPOLITAN TABLE LAMP

The Metropolitan table lamp brings the timeless architecture of Manhattan straight into your home. Formed using highly decorative pieces of metalwork, this four-sided lamp would not look out of place on the New York skyline and is equally at home in modern- or vintage-style interiors. £280 blackbbird-london.com I N E X

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This quirky and contemporary print is a stunning piece of wall art that will add some fun and colour into a design scheme. £250 limelace.co.uk

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ROUTE 66 FUEL BOWSER TABLE LAMP

The detail in this vintage fuel bowser lamp is a very true representation of old school style. When lit, it provides a soft warm red and white glow. £49.95 gyrofish.com.au

GIANT CUSHION

This giant flag cushion is perfect for injecting a little bit of the USA. £249 ksl-living.fr

CITY COLLECTION

This San Francisco ceramic model would make a fantastic focal point in a room. £240 johnnydellorto.com

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Washington D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts reopened last year following a multi-million-dollar renovation.

he modernisation project, designed by a joint venture partnership between cox graae + spack architects (cg+s) and Lance Bailey & Associates, has transformed the ageing historic national landmark into a top-tier student facility.

The stunning design has struck a balance between restoring and respecting the original historic building while creating major new academic and performance spaces. The interior environment centres on a giant oval-shaped structure within the four-storey atrium – the Duke Ellington Theatre egg. Inside the egg is a full-sized 800-seat theatre complete with orchestra pit, lighting catwalks and high-performing acoustics.

Advanced BIM modelling and 3D laser scanning techniques were employed for the complex design of the theatre. Once constructed, the outer shell was expertly hand-finished in Armourcoat polished

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plaster by local installer ACI/Senza Fine. The design team took inspiration from piano keys for the interior, featuring crisp white wall finishes with black accents, paying homage to the iconic Musician, Composer and D.C. native Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington. In total, over 25,000ft2 of finishes were applied to the theatre, cafeteria walls and columns over three levels.

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theatre is the centrepiece at the heart of the school.

We found a precedent in London of a similarly complex application and quickly became comfortable that Armourcoat was the right product for our project in terms of cost, schedule and aesthetics.

The project team and client have been delighted with the end result; the finish is sophisticated and durable. We hope to have opportunities to use Armourcoat again in the future.” armourcoat.com 01732 460668 marketing@armourcoat.co.uk

STYLE LIBRARY CONTRACT LAUNCHES NEW HARLEQUIN MOMENTUM COLLECTIONS

Now in its seventh year, Momentum from Harlequin is the brand’s most successful range to date, an international bestseller with global appeal.

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ince 2011, Momentum has continued to build, with new show-stopping standalone collections blending perfectly and interchanging expertly with all previous Momentum launches.

Inspired by urban geometrics, X-ray floral patterns, pixelated forms and innovative yarn wrap structures, the A/W 2018 curation of Harlequin’s Momentum range from Style Library Contract is a clever mix of iconic and sophisticated designs in trend-driven colours that bring boutique appeal to any space.

Ranging from multidirectional geometrics to opulent florals and from tactile stripes to semi-plain textures, Momentum’s qualities play out with an elegant mix of matte and shine. Confident bold motifs adorn eight wallpaper designs, 11 drapes, seven upholstery fabrics in fashion-led colour combinations, each of which blend beautifully with previous Momentum collections.

Taking Momentum in a new direction, bold colours such as Peony and Emerald are layered alongside the standout Cerise, Neptune and Zest, to name a few. Conversely, soft earthy tones such as Raffia, Chalk and Smoke blend to bring a sleek and modern feel to this energetic, vibrant collection.

Statement-style wallpapers like Arcoss focus on detail as a key element, created with a technique of yarn-wrapping threads, the final effect is a soft, tactile threedimensional appearance. Spectro offers a wonderful textural stripe showcasing a spectrum of colour coordinating wonderfully with other qualities in the Harlequin Momentum collection.

Fabrics like Axal merge large-scale geometrics with contrasting colour for a bright and contemporary addition to any interior. Discover the luxe feel of Maseki, a multi-coloured pixel zig-zag velvet on complementing natural ground that is perfect for upholstery.

Style Library Contracts’ Sales Director, Carolyn Mitchell, said: “The Momentum collection successfully captures the essence of the most sophisticated international boutique hotels in one eclectic and accessible collection.”

Discover the selection in person as Style Library Contract will showcase Harlequin at this year’s Sleep + Eat Show from 20th to 21st November 2018.

The launch comprises three books: Momentum 5 Wallpapers, Momentum 9 Upholstery, Momentum 10 Drapes. stylelibrarycontract.com info@stylelibrarycontract.com 01895 221050 I N E X

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O AK F R A MED G A RAGE K IT S

BY ROUND WOOD OF MAYFIELD If you have a project requiring a traditional oak framed garage, you may want to consider the range of ‘Chippy’ kits offered by Round Wood of Mayfield.

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it frames are particularly suited to tradespeople (as well as accomplished DIY-ers) as they are predesigned, available on short lead times and go together easily. All buildings are preassembled in a workshop, with posts being numbered, to ensure ease of fit once on site.

They also represent excellent value, given the economies of scale Round Wood has been able to achieve by investing in significant machinery.

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The range of ‘Chippy’ kits comprises 47 standard designs, from one to four bays, in a variety of roof profiles. Additional options for half-bays, log stores and side aisles allow for most requirements to be catered for (although modifications are possible).

As the ridge heights are below 4m on all designs, permitted development rights are granted for many projects (exempting them from planning). The smaller frames in the range are also exempt from Building Regulations (having an internal footprint of under 30m2), providing certain site criteria are met.

Round Wood of Mayfield also offers groundwork, assembly and roofing services.

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and will consider regional exclusivity arrangements.

If you believe you could assist in this area, contact jason@roundwood.com in the first instance.

Round Wood supplies nationwide from its base just outside of Mayfield.

In addition to oak framed buildings, it offers hardwood decking, oak and walnut flooring, joinery products and garden features. oakframedgarages.co.uk 01435 860260 sales@roundwood.com

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LONDON HOTEL MAKES ROOMS MORE COMFORTABLE WITH SECONDARY GLAZING The Arch London is a majestic boutique hotel located in one of the most characterful of London districts, Marble Arch.

The hotel cleverly blends Georgian architecture and inspired contemporary touches.

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electaglaze had previously installed 40 secondary glazing units to guestrooms and suites overlooking Great Cumberland Place utilising a combination of its Series 20 and Series 90 heavy-duty vertical sliders.

Once again, the hotel’s requirements were to improve the standards of energy and noise insulation, particularly to the suites at the front of the building.

The latest installation included Series 60 tilt-in vertical sliders fitted in rooms on the third and basement floors. This bespoke unit

has tilt-in panels which is useful when windows have unequal pane sizes or if frames are needed to fit close together. On the fifth floor, rooms were treated with the Series 10 two-pane horizontal sliding unit; a slim and versatile system that provides easy access for cleaning, as well as for allimportant ventilation.

LYNDON’S CALLISTO SEATING OOZES RETRO COOL

Selectaglaze will be exhibiting on stand I55 at the Independent Hotel Show at Olympia, London, from 16 to 17th October. selectaglaze.co.uk enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk 01727 837271

THE EVOLUTION OF CHRISTOPHER HYDE LIGHTING

Christopher Hyde Lighting, a leading London lighting specialist, has excelled at providing lighting for a wide range of interiors.

Its handmade lights have been installed across the world, from luxury yachts and grand hotels to palaces at home and abroad. In the past year, the company’s range of products has been updated, bringing a fresh perspective to the proud heritage of the long-established brand.

A stunning contemporary range of handmade Italian chandeliers, pendants and table lamps are available in a variety of different finishes.

These exciting new ranges will complement the hugely popular traditional collections familiar to Christopher Hyde Lighting’s customers.

For specifiers looking for a seating solution that delivers a modern retro vibe, Lyndon has the answer. With a respectful hint of retro cool, the handcrafted Callisto collection offers crisp contemporary lines and reassuring comfort that is nostalgic of the 1950s and perfect for hotels, restaurants, work cafes and bars. On-trend, this stunning collection boasts a wealth of options to suit a variety of settings. From contemporary bar stools and elegant dining chairs, to exquisite armchairs and coordinating sofas, Callisto possesses a timeless appeal that will complement a variety of interiors. The collection even includes its own coffee table that can be upholstered to coordinate with the chosen design scheme.

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B O U T I Q U E : BY A L T E R N A TI VE FLOORING W IT H Z O F FANY Alternative Flooring’s new Boutique collection is designed in collaboration with Zoffany and brings five-star luxury carpet to hotel, retail and commercial spaces.

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orna Haigh, Creative and Marketing Director, comments: “This is the beginning of our exciting collaboration with the luxury fabric house Zoffany. For the first time, its inspirational design stories are translated into a different cloth, wall-towall carpet. This allows the interior designer to play with scale and texture using these design concepts in the luxury boutique and commercial markets.”

Boutique celebrates craft and colour. The designs are Dunand, Seizo, Clio, Serpentine and Crackle in

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a total of 16 colourways, that take inspiration from Zoffany’s collections.

‘The Muse’ epitomises the decadent spirit of the 1920s and combines Modernist style with fine craftsmanship. The ‘Alchemy of Colour’ is a sumptuous palette of natural dyes, based on jewel-like shades from the Zoffany archive.

The designs are opulent in colour with patterns that capture elegance and prestige. Dunand is a jazzy geometric named after Jean Dunand, an Art Deco Artist, Designer and master of lacquer. The design 1 2 4

reproduces the positive negative silhouette of Brik. The colourways are Tiger’s Eye, Armadillo, Como and Empire.

Serpentine is an exuberant design that translates classic marble into the softness of carpet. The colourways are Celadon and Malachite.

Clio is a small-scale, geometric motif inspired

by Roman mosaic flooring and named after one of the nine Greek Muses. The colourways are Mousseux, Bone Black, Prussian and Ash. Crackle is a pattern that imitates the crackle of paint glazes or dried earth inspired by the epic landscape of the Gobi and Sahara Desert.

The colourways are Fossil and Old Gold.

Seizo is a fretwork geometric with a sophisticated, Modernist style. The colourways are Vermeer, Vine, Indigo and Zinc.

Peter Gomez, Head of the Zoffany studio, comments: “We are delighted to be working with Alternative Flooring, who has interpreted five of our signature designs beautifully into carpets. With our Alchemy of Colour palette singing out through them, they will complement our fabrics, wallpapers and paints wonderfully.”

Boutique is a printed, hand-tufted carpet.

It comes in 4m widths with a minimum order of 25m2. The construction is Chromojet printed tufted Saxony Cut Pile. Composition is polyamide 6.6 nylon. It is a heavy contract carpet in weights of 853 and 1028 (gr/m2).

Alternative Flooring is British brand that has been bringing award-winning designs to floors for over 20 years. High-quality carpet, rugs and runners are crafted from wool, faux and natural fibres. Collaborations create pattern by leading designer figures in the world of interiors. Boutique is the first collaborative work with Zoffany, with exploration in runners and British Axminster designs to follow.

01264 335111 alternativeflooring.com sales@alternativeflooring.com

UK-based acoustic solutions supplier Soundtect recently announced the launch of its Freestyle product range, a lightweight, semi-rigid sound absorbing panel that can be used in a variety of design and interior solutions.

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hat makes Freestyle so innovative is its incredible versatility – providing the perfect noise absorption solution in any domestic or commercial interior design spec. The decorative panels come in a wide range of colours and can be integrated as stylish wall and ceiling panels, or as suspended structures to create a standalone feature. The product capabilities are extensive – panels can be bold and vibrant and arranged to create an interesting pattern, or neutral to blend in and be discreet – that’s the beauty of Freestyle.

Made from 100% polyester, 70% of which is post-consumer recycled material, Freestyle is completely safe, environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, non-allergenic and incredibly easy to maintain – simply vacuum.

Soundtect manufactures and supplies highly designled acoustic treatments for

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walls and ceilings. Providing innovative acoustic solutions for education design, offices, commercial design, hospitality, leisure and domestic applications.

Using recycled materials for its panels, Soundtect has managed to camouflage acoustic function with imagination and produce panels that are technically admirable due to their finely tuned balance of reverberation control and sound absorption.

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soundtect.com 0845 548 0518 enquiries@soundtect.com

THE DUVET-OF-CHOICE FOR LIME WOOD HOTEL AND THE PIG GROUP

BLANCO’s SONA SILGRANIT sink and ENVOY tap in chrome took centre stage in the chefs’ area at the ‘We Love Hythe Life Food Festival’ recently. The SONA 5S in ‘Anthracite’ and ENVOY tap was fitted into the kitchen within the chefs’ area and withstood various food and waste from the chefs’ demonstrations. The kitchen, including the SONA 5S sink, will be recycled and used again. The event, which has been running for three years, prides itself on championing local businesses and supporting the surrounding community. With over 75 different food and drink stalls and 24 live music acts playing across two stages, it proved to be huge success.

The Savoy feather and down duvet is a consistent bestseller at the Boutique division of Tradelinens and the duvet-of-choice for Lime Wood Hotel and the Pig Group. It creates a generous ‘fuller look’ as it balances the all-desired lightness and softness with a reassuring touch of weight owing to the 70% (duck feather)/30% (duck down) filling.

It’s also robust for commercial use with a 100% cotton and dust-proof outer fabric, piped edges, year-round versatility (4.5 and 10 tog options) and it’s available in all sizes from single to super king.

To open a trade account and access trade pricing and exclusive products, contact the Boutique team on enquiries@tielleloveluxury.co.uk.

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Ion Glass specialise in bespoke architectural and structural glass installations for commercial, residential and heritage buildings To discuss your project call now on 0345 658 9988 www.ionglass.co.uk