Indesign April 2016

APRIL 2016

in.Brief: A ‘Star’ is born!

What’s trending in bathrooms?

A week in the life of Paul Rogers Timber! The effect of wood flooring

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a versatile range of low tables designed by Jason Lansdale, the simple rod cross frame complements many of our seating designs on sled bases

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Welcome to the April issue of in.Design!

We’ve two talented interiors professionals talking to us this month – for in.Brief Agnese De Masi of Suna Interior Design shows us around the marketing suite she created for London Square, for their new development at the Star and Garter in Richmond Hill, and Paul Rogers, the business development director of Rhubarb Solutions, opens his diary in Week in the Life.

Our two in.Vogue features focus on bathrooms and flooring this month; deep wall colours really set off a white bathroom suite – I especially like the inky blue on page 24 – but then I’ve never thought that dark colours make a room appear smaller either, the drama of a big colour seems to add a depth that creates a feeling of endlessness.

For rooms where wood itself may not be the best flooring material, but you still want to achieve its lovely natural finish, what do you do? We show you some wood effect flooring in vinyl, LVT, and porcelain stoneware that’ll tick all the designer boxes!

And in BIID news, they have announced a new protected title for professional interior designers, BIID Registered Interior Designer® – look out for RegID after the names of those who qualify! Meanwhile it’s been confirmed that the BIID’s post conference ‘by invitation only’ Summer Drinks Party will be sponsored by Cornflake, taking place at Cornflake’s state-of-the-art show apartment at 41 Windmill St, London.

If you’d like to appear in Week in the Life, or have a great project you’d like to share with our readers, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!

Juliet Davies Editor

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in.His Life

Paul Rogers of Rhubarb Solutions takes a seat...

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in.Vogue

Timeless and classic wood flooring – or is it?

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in.Vogue

Bathrooms make a splash!

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in.Brief

Suna Interior Design show how to market a new development

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in.BIID

The new ‘Registered Interior Designer’ title is launched, and Cornflake

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06 : in.HIS LIFE

A Week In The Life Of Paul Rogers Paul Rogers is the business development director of Rhubarb Solutions, a contract seating and furniture manufacturer based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Paul joined the business just under six months ago and has over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the furniture industry.

A stunning view from the riverside hotel

The last few months have brought a whole host of new and exciting opportunities and a busy schedule which involved building a new sales team, launching new product ranges, a new website as well as business trips abroad.

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Paul Rogers Monday Monday starts off early (and slow thanks to the usual accident black spots) with a two hour journey round the M25 and up the M1.

My first visit of the day is in Birmingham to sign off a large installation that we have just undertaken for a new National HQ. We have made and delivered hundreds of chairs in very short time frames to support the client and contractor and this is the final inspection visit.

My second call is to a meeting with one of our dealer partners to discuss some issues reported by one of their customers with some swivel chairs. The good news is the product is perfect; however the end users had forgotten how to use some of the features of the product as they had removed the user guides. A demonstration of how to sit and how to adjust the chairs resolves all issues with the chair and, even better news for the dealer and myself, the client says he may require seating for another two floors.

I leave this meeting on a high and make my way to my third meeting of the day to

Dream cars at the Classic Car Show at ExCeL discuss an operations office within an airport.

Working with and supporting our local dealer, we work with the client and narrow down the options to two chairs. We have such a large range of 24 hour and specialist seating within our seating collection that meeting the needs and requirements of the client for challenging areas is a simple task.

Intermittent stops at coffee houses (and thankfully free wi-fi) allow me to catch up on my emails and quick calls back to the office allow me to get back on track before I hit the road!

Tuesday Tuesdays are an office day for me, which means another early start, leaving my house in Kent at 5am to be in the car for the 121 mile drive to Bicester, hopefully early enough to avoid being square-wheeled on the M25. A quick stop in the local supermarket to buy sweet treats for the office and factory staff and some decent coffee for the board meeting and I arrive bright eyed at around 7am.

The early morning is spent sorting out queries and chatting to the team in the factory. I keep calling in favours to get chairs made quickly and in the short time that I have been with Rhubarb I have also brought a number of bespoke products in for manufacture. The team at our office and factory in Bicester are fantastic and always manage to turn everything around in less than ten days, so a small thank you is the least I can do.

The board meeting starts at 11am and it is ‘full on’ until we all leave at 5.30 and I can make the long journey back home.

Wednesday I am visiting London today to meet with a very good client of ours. I drive to the O2 and catch the tube. I am early so have enough time to stop off and visit an old architect friend who gave me my first order back in 1990. He has purchased from me ever since so I show him some of our new task seating ranges. He is enthusiastic and excited to learn about the new Nature range. Next time I am visiting we can

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The ‘Kolbak’ modular seating, seen used at the Macmillan Towers in Bradford see if he has managed to get it into a nice project.

I then jump back on the tube and make my way to Baker Street for a meeting and client brief for an office fit-out. Working to the brief requirements, I measure the office and discuss options with the client, and promise a proposal for early next week.

Back on the tube and over to Clerkenwell, I visit some of our best customers and also chat through the desking requirements from my last visit.

Another long day, but with positive feedback – and fortunately an easy trip on the A2

means that I am home by 7pm.

Thursday Much of this day is spent at home catching up on lots of paperwork and tender replies.

It is also a good opportunity to chat to the whole team by phone, which is not always so easy to do when I am out and about.

Friday Friday is spent on the road visiting current, new and prospective clients. As a small business I think it is vital to know what our customers think, what they require from us and how we can best support them moving forward.

I am constantly on the road and do a lot of miles but have some great conversations – to me there can never be any substitute for that face to face dialogue. The feedback on the new ranges is all very positive, as is the feedback on our service.

It is great to show people some of the new equipment we have put in the factory: the video of the new Laser cutter is always a great one to show and it reminds our customers that we do actually make the furniture too.

Saturday I am dad to an energetic seven year old, Poppy, who is always excited to spend time with me during evenings and

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10 : in.HIS LIFE weekends. Poppy’s thoughts and views on the world have that wonderful freshness that can only come from a child and her comments about new designs for seating are little short of genius on occasion! My partner Helen is very supportive and as a family we have a packed social life, with this weekend being no exception.

Saturday is treat day! I am taken by train to London to go to the Gin Festival in Tobacco Dock. There are over 500 different Gins to try (no, I didn’t try them all) and my favourite is a very strong botanical Gin with Chilli as a garnish and a Mediterranean tonic. Then out for a great meal in St Katherine’s Dock before going back to a hotel by Tower

Rhubarb Solution’s new ‘Nature’ chair

Bridge, with beautiful and clear views of our stunning capital city.

Sunday We are off to the Classic Car Show in ExCeL

London. What can I say? I am like a child again, drawn by the red of the Ferrari and then knocked out by the price tags on the 250 (my dream car) – at £1.75m, though, I’m going to need to sell a lot more chairs!

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12 : PROMOTION

Home With The Range Easy-clean range cookers are becoming highly popular, and on-trend styles tend to be more modern as stainless steel and black glass versions look particularly chic. Danny Lay, Managing Director of Caple, explains

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t’s these sleek aesthetics, which blend well with the traditional elements we all love about range cookers, such as double cavity cooking space and plenty of hob space.

The latest range cooker functions include Turbo Defrost, which uses fan power at room temperature to cut defrosting time in half. Top plus Fan Heat to finish off a cooked dish or melt a cheese topping without the worry of cooking and Base Heat to re-heat cooked food or keep meals warm. Telescopic shelves, which allow the user to check their food without removing the entire dish from the oven, make life easier and a rotisserie function will create prefect, even roasting.

The most popular range cookers tend to have high energy ratings and time-saving features, which will make life easier in the kitchen. Range cookers with multi-functional ovens are high on the agenda as these appliances are in demand where cooking is key to the end user’s lifestyle.

Caple’s new dual cavity dual fuel CR9209 range cooker

There is a definite trend where the consumer is looking for a large surface on which to cook with ovens that come with a whole host of functions to help them easily create mouth-watering meals. Range cookers are particularly suitable for those who enjoy food and entertaining and are looking for a versatile model, which will allow them to cook with ease. Dual fuel models – electric ovens with gas hobs – are popular as are second ovens, which come with rotisseries.

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Wood You Know?

Wood is possibly my favourite flooring, but sometimes it’s not the most suitable material. We take a look at some fabulous wood-effect flooring in vinyl, LVT, porcelain stoneware – options for every design scheme!

Karndean’s Tawny Oak

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arndean Designflooring (www. karndean.com) has recently expanded its popular Van Gogh Wood collection. Inspired by reclaimed natural wood materials, the twelve distinct new plank designs replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking.

The four groups – French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress – ensure a grain and colour palette

to suit a wide variety of commercial projects.

The four lightly lime-washed French Oak looks, Tawny Oak, Burgundy Oak, Hessian Oak and Honey Oak are reminiscent of salvaged antique flooring. The rich grain details and large scaled planks (48”x 7”) complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, and the larger size means reduced downtime and installation costs.

The collection also includes three unique designs inspired by American Redwood

railway sleepers – Reclaimed Redwood, Aged Redwood and Salvaged Redwood.

Running with the theme of reclaimed woods, Karndean’s product designers were drawn to the unique detail and texture of the Redwood ties, which over the years had aged beautifully.

Introducing wire brushing and etching techniques, they have taken the natural aging process one step further with these three designs, giving the American Redwood designs the look of repurposed timber without the practical drawbacks of real

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A perfect foundation for any commercial environment, the three rich brown, smoked designs create a rich and warm canvas. Incorporating fuming and smoking techniques that have been used by real wood flooring manufacturers for years, the rich brown tones of their Burnished Beech and Smoked Beech planks can accompany nearly any décor scheme, whilst the striking variation of Charred Oak makes a real statement.

The new collection is rounded off by the stunning lime-washed Cypress and Burnished Cypress. Combining the limed finish of Honey Oak and the burnt effect of Charred Oak, these two designs are some of the most detailed in the entire collection.

The result of liming and smoking techniques is a more refined and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for any commercial space benefiting from a highly realistic, rustic feel.

Striving to push the boundaries of design by modernising classic wood effects with innovative finishes, Amtico (www.amtico. com) has created the Signature collection of premium luxury vinyl tiles and planks.

Amtico’s Farmhouse Oak

Designed and manufactured in Britain the Signature products allow for the ultimate in creativity and encompass a wide variety of colour palettes and laying patterns options, from tradition Basket Weave, to contemporary graphic inspired Woven or Checker Block patterns. To add further interest to the space, on-trend blocks of colour from Amtico’s Signature spectrum colour palette can be combined with traditional wood finishes to create great effects.

18 : in.VOGUE Larix from Refin (www.refin-ceramictiles.com) combines the warm appeal of wood with the functionality and resistance of porcelain stoneware. Inspired by the larch wood widely used in traditional alpine architecture, Larix is the result of intensive research into the features of this natural material.

State-of-the-art tile manufacturing technology enables Refin to reproduce key characteristics; texture, colour and surface details, as well as the marks caused by the passage of time and the elements.

Wood effect tiles open up a world of possibilities in bathrooms and especially showers, where real wood would not be an option. Available in four colours – Fresh, Natural, Shade, and Sun – Larix is also available in an outdoor version, and there are Deco tiles to complement the range.

Larix by Refin Luxury vinyl flooring manufacturer Moduleo (www.moduleo.co.uk) has recently launched its innovative new collection, Moduleo Moods, in the UK. The range offers customers a creative studio

in which they can combine ten brand-new flooring formats. Up to 110 unique wood and stone-effect designs can be created using the wide range of tile shapes available including hexagons, chevrons, triangles and diamonds, as well as traditional squares and rectangles.

“Moduleo Moods represents a real stepchange in LVT flooring in the UK,” explained David Bigland, managing director of Moduleo UK and Eire. “For the first time, customers will be able to create a floor that matches their own distinctive vision.

The collection offers unparalleled flexibility which allows us to create bespoke designled flooring solutions for a variety of applications. From residential customers, to those operating in hospitality, retail or housing environments, Moduleo Moods is as unique as our customers’ requirements.”

Polyflor’s Expona SimpLay collection in Natural Rustic Oak

Moduleo Moods is available on selected products in the Transform and Impress ranges and is designed and manufactured at Moduleo’s state-of-the-art facility in Belgium.

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20 : in.VOGUE “As a European manufacturer, we are heavily influenced by interior design trends and are able to respond quickly and effectively to the requirements of our customers – this collection is a real testament to this responsiveness,” added Dave. “Bespoke designer flooring has seen a huge surge in popularity over recent months, and Moduleo Moods puts intricate and stylish flooring design at our customer’s fingertips for the first time.”

Expona SimpLay’s environmental credentials are impressive, achieving a generic BRE A+ rating in major use areas and Indoor Air Comfort Gold, assuring that VOC emissions

are below any globally determined levels.

It is also 100% recyclable via the Recofloor recycling scheme and contains an average of 20% recycled content.

Polyflor (www.polyflor.com/ exponasimplay) has recently launched the Expona SimpLay PUR range of loose lay luxury vinyl tiles as the latest addition to the Expona family of premium vinyl floorcoverings. The Expona SimpLay collection of loose lay vinyl tiles and planks for heavy commercial interiors offers authentic reproductions of beautiful natural materials presented in an adhesive-free, ready to lay product designed to reduce installation time. Living up to the Expona brand’s reputation for offering high design flooring, the new range includes 38 stunning designs featuring a variety of both traditional and contemporary wood, stone and textile effects.

Expona SimpLay’s unique, non-skid honeycomb backing layer and thicker 5mm gauge ensures that the tiles stay in position to create a robust and hardwearing floorcovering for high traffic, heavy commercial environments such as the office, retail and leisure sectors.

As it is a loose lay product which can be installed over many different types of existing floorcoverings, subfloor preparation is significantly reduced and each plank or tile can be installed, lifted and reinstalled elsewhere without leaving any residue.

Staggered bands of Blackjack Oak from Moduleo Moods

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Agile Office Spaces Collaboration office spaces need to provide somewhere to sit down for a quick meeting, either on sofas, benches or high stools – furniture to provide a more informal workspace environment, and places to simply think while working away from the desk in a more relaxed setting

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oft seating designed for collaborative, work lounge and reception areas creates friendlier and more inviting working environments to improve team communication, motivation and productivity.

This can be free-standing or fixed upholstered seating; modular seating systems within any interior space to create booth seating in a variety of plan configurations with high or low back options; even wall to ceiling upholstered rooms with diamond button detailing, quilted panelling or fluted backs. mrfdesign offer a bespoke furniture design service with flexible batch production which allows architects and designers the freedom to add their signature to the interior, either by customising existing designs or developing project-led furniture solutions.

For privacy seating and acoustic rooms, mrfdesign’s soft seating ranges offer a wide selection of armchairs, sofas and modular seating for office reception spaces, breakout areas and larger office atriums; satisfying the current trend for relaxing spaces within the workplace.

There is a need for multipurpose seating designed for impromptu ‘touchdown’ areas, informal spaces for meeting, relaxing,

socializing and eating while at work, with high back sofas to create privacy for the user within the open plan office – all these requirements are met by the s380 Julio and the s410 wingback sofa designs. mrfdesign can undertake projects ranging from small reception or waiting rooms to complete open plan offices – including bespoke upholstery for new or existing interiors – and provide a range of furniture for meeting or rest areas with additional high back sofas to create privacy for the user within today’s office spaces.

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Water Way To Go

Aqata’s Spectra SP500 Quintet with dedicated shower tray (shown at The Sands Hotel, Margate)

Whilst sanitaryware itself is still predominantly white, some dramatic things are happening to bathroom walls and surrounding furniture...

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n addition to a network of approved UK bathroom retailers, Aqata (www. aqata.co.uk) works closely with luxury house builders and developers, prestigious hotels, leisure complexes and luxury boat builders delivering comprehensive shower solutions for some of the most challenging spaces.

With three unique shower enclosure collections reflecting both contemporary and

traditional styles, practical and innovative design solutions are available to suit every build. As projects often have different design, space and budgetary constraints that require a unique solution, Aqata’s comprehensive Made 2 Measure service is available across all three extensive shower enclosure ranges. This allows the freedom to create bespoke and personalised designs to suit the most exacting requirements.

Quality shower screens and shower enclosures can be created for special heights, widths or angles. Angled doors and screens make the most of sloping ceiling and notched panels are perfect for incorporating a built-in shower seat or integrated vanity area. For an individual touch, Aqata offer an in-house glass etching facility; screens, doors and panels can be etched to suit individual design requirements, such as corporate branding or logos.

in.VOGUE : 23 Inspired by mid-century styles, Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection’s (www. lauraashleybathroomcollection.com) stunning new Monograph range of bathroom furniture will bring a cool and contemporary look to the bathroom.

Featuring sleek lines, Monograph basin units come in two on-trend finishes of light clay and gloss white and can be wall mounted to free up valuable floor space or fitted with the coordinating, elegant leg set to create a statement freestanding look.

K Stone from C.P.Hart (www.cphart.co.uk) is a sculptural collection of contemporary

bathroom products, designed by British architect Peter Jamieson and developed

by Knief and Co exclusively for C.P.Hart.

Comprised of five concepts – Glow, Pride, Pearl, Feel, and Shine – K Stone’s collections are defined by linear and flowing lines which are enhanced by velvety, matt surfaces.

Each of the free-standing baths and sanitaryware pieces in the range has been manufactured using a composite surface material, which delivers a tactile finish that compels you to touch and feel the product.

In addition to its aesthetic merits, K Stone

is also an incredibly durable and functional collection. The pieces are 100% stain resistant and impermeable –ideal for those who want to integrate contemporary elegance into a busy bathroom space.

Glow (shown) places the emphasis firmly on relaxation. The freestanding bath forms the centrepiece of the collection, creating an interesting style statement due to its unique shape, available in either a symmetrical or asymmetrical design. The Shine range uses LED illumination to tell its story – one of ambience in the bathroom where subtle warm light radiates from beneath the freestanding bath, washbasins, WC and

‘Glow’ from C.P.Hart’s K Stone collection

24 : in.VOGUE bidet. Shine is also customisable – as each product can be lit up individually.

Four Duravit (www.duravit.co.uk) products – The Cape Cod bathtub, the Stonetto shower tray, the P3 Comforts washbasin and the ME by Starck washbasin – have been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2016 in the ‘Bathroom’ category of the ‘Product’ discipline.

With P3 Comforts, Duravit and Phoenix Design have implemented a modern concept of comfort. The raised tap platform on the washbasin – visually separated from the wet area – serves as a generous shelf surface for bathroom essentials. The broad basin appears almost rimless, while the volume of its interior has been maximised to provide greater freedom of movement.

The asymmetric washbasin offers additional storage space to the left or right of the basin.

Duravit’s P3 Comforts washbasin

Heritage Bathrooms’ Granley range with Buckingham bath

in.VOGUE : 25 Charlotte Conway’s gorgeous, distinctive work can be seen in some of the UK’s most glamorous homes and boutique hotels.

Having joined the Heritage Bathrooms (www.heritagebathrooms.com) team as Interior Design consultant last year, she knows exactly how to inject some muchneeded personality – and some of the latest trends – into bathrooms!

element of the bathroom, from brassware and accessories, to flooring and lighting.

feel, which evoke the qualities of water and an oceanic allure.

“In a drastic departure from the contemporary chrome feel that has dominated bathroom design for the last decade, warmer shades and opulent colonial style interiors are no longer exclusively for the bold and the brave to try.

“Warm opulent tones such as rose gold, brushed metal and brass are becoming a stand out trend this season,” she explained.

“We’re seeing them worked into every

“The lighter blue palette, duck egg shades and subtle turquoises, are quite traditional colours we are used to seeing in the bathroom as they offer a calming serene

“What we are starting to see come through as a key trend this season though are rich deep midnight blues, alike to the new ‘Blue’ collection The Little Greene Paint Company introduced at Decorex 2015. Try painting the walls a rich dark blue all over and add statement mirrors and spot lighting. If you have a crisp all-white bathroom suite, it will make it stand out against its night-sky background.”

Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection’s new Monograph range

MAPEIíS ULTRACOAT EASY PLUS PROVIDES GOOD RESISTANCE TO WEAR AND ABRASION FOR WOOD FLOORING Mapeií s comprehensive wood ooring range offers a solution for each stage of an installation, from acoustic membranes to surface nishes. Best≠ selling, high performance products span from Mapeií s range of Ultrabond adhesives, to the Ultracoat range of nishes.

Several new innovations have also joined the range, including Mapesilent Slatted for improved acoustic performance and Mapeií s Ultracoat Oil for a durable surface nish.

New Ultracoat Easy Plus is a one≠ component (100% aliphatic) water≠ based acrylicñp olyurethane varnish, best suited for wooden oors, which possesses excellent resistance to wear and abrasion.

This varnish enhances the installation of wood ooring as part of a full Mapei system, consisting of Ultrabond Eco S995 1K and Ultracoat Aqua Plus.

All types and sizes of wood ooring can be fully bonded with Mapeií s elastic adhesive, Ultrabond Eco S955 1K. This adhesive has a high resin content, which gives the product extra strength to allow the wood to expand and contract without shearing the adhesive bond. Mapeií s Ultrabond Eco S955 1K provides safety, performance and environmental bene ts as the sililated polymer≠ based adhesive emits very low levels of VOC and does not contain solvents, amines, isocyanates or epoxy resin.

Its formulation ensures that installers working in close proximity arení t subjected to any

harmful fumes. The product offers a high yield, covering a 20≠ 30% greater area compared with conventional two≠ component products.

Prior to sealing wood ooring or wood panels, ensure any gaps in untreated wood are lled with Ultracoat Aqua Plus, a quick drying water≠ based ller. Ultracoat Easy Plus is self≠ crosslinking and, once hardened, considerably increases the oors resistance to abrasion and scuff marks. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause the nish on the wood ooring to change colour due to the UV exposure. All lacquered nishes in the Ultracoat range contain 100% aliphatic polyurethane resins which are non≠ yellowing. They are also quick≠ drying and as a result are touch dry in just 40 minutes. The single part lacquer is available in matt, satin and gloss nishes. The matt and satin nishes can be maintained with Ultracoat Clean WPM with Ultracoat Clean Polish being used for the gloss nish, which will continue to protect the oor for many years to come.

Many products in the Ultracoat range of nishes have recently been upgraded to EC1 R plus classi cation in accordance with the Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation, Adhesives and Building. The certi cation issued con rms that products emit very low levels of VOC and additionally con rms the absence of carcinogens.

Many other Mapei products have been granted

EC1 or EC1Plus certi cation ñ e xtremely low levels of (VOC) under this scheme. Mapei also has many products certi ed under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ñ a n internationally recognised green building certi cation system.

Mapeií s comprehensive wood ooring range offers solutions for each stage of installation.

Best≠ selling, high performance products span from Mapeií s range of fast drying screed, acoustic underlays, primers, surface DPMs, leveling compounds, Ultrabond adhesives, to the Ultracoat range of nishes and maintenance products.

To nd out more about Mapei wood ooring systems, products and training days, please contact Tracy Barker at Mapei on tel: +44 (0)121 508 6970 or please visit www.mapei.co.uk.

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Ultracoat Easy Plus is a one≠ component water≠ based acrylic≠ polyurethane varnish for wooden floors with good resistance to wear and abrasion. The varnish can be used as part of a Mapei system where Ultrabond Eco S955 1K adhesive is first used to bond the wooden flooring to the substrate, Ultracoat Aqua Plus is then used to fill the untreated wood. Finally the wood is varnished with Ultracoat Easy Plus.

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Water based binder mixed with sawdust for filling untreated wood.

Water based varnish for wooden floors that gives a matt, satin, or gloss finish.

28 : in.BRIEF ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT LIVEY

A Star Is Born

The time-line depicts the history of the building

Suna Interior Design is an award-winning boutique interior design consultancy who provide interior services for property developers and the hospitality industry. Helen Fewster and Rebecca Tucker head up the London-based studio ensuring that a high level of attention is dedicated to each client and project

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una Interior Design was commissioned by development company London Square to design the marketing suite at The Star & Garter, their majestic development on the top of Richmond Hill. Their brief was to set the tone for the visitor experience at this unique listed building, and interior designer Agnese De Masi undertook this sales suite design.

“In any marketing or sales suite, specifically in a high-end one, the customer journey is very important,” explained Agnese. “The

concierge sets the tone with the exclusivity of the development, inviting you into the building that may become your potential new home. So there has to be both an element of comfort, and also of luxury.

“The flow of a great sales suite is important, helping to build anticipation and excitement about the development along the journey.”

Guests arrive at the entrance hall where the concierge area sets the tone, portraying the exclusivity of the development and inviting you inside. A selection of original newspaper

prints, from the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation are displayed on the wall.

These were found in the building and are a testament to its history.

From here guests walk along a passage with a time-line graphic showing the history of the Order of the Garter from its conception

by Edward III in 1348 up until the present day, when London Square gave a new lease of life to the building. The bespoke floor design, created by Agnese, enhances the long entrance corridor and is a key theme used in the entire suite.

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30 : in.BRIEF An impactful reception featuring a studded leather front desk and an engraved logo on the wall behind it provides a second point of greeting for the visitors who are then taken further on their journey.

They are led to an architectural model of the development before being invited to see the potential of the apartments in the show home. Back in the marketing suite an impressive marble and brass champagne bar provides refreshments to the guests.

The feature backdrop to the bar consists of layered brass panels.

The base element of these brass plates is reflective while the elevated front panel is matt, creating depth and a variation in texture. The elegant marble bar set in front of the brass panelling adds opulence to the whole room.

The formal seating area overlooks the terrace and majestic views

An impactful reception features a studded leather front desk

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The range includes a practical yet stylish floor standing tall cupboard which is perfectly complimented by the wooden vanity unit with ceramic handles and an integrated basin. To complete the look of your bathroom and make it appear bigger and brighter, the Chetsford mirror is an ideal purchase.

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Bespoke brass panelling forms a backdrop to the bar As you get further along the journey the customer experience is more intimate and sales advisors will then take their guests to an exclusive seating area to discuss their requirements, whilst admiring the picturesque view over the Thames and the much celebrated Richmond Parklands, which are amongst the strong selling points for this development. This area includes a secluded room to provide privacy where the customers can select the finishes for their new home from three opulent palettes.

“It was very important to us that the customer feeling created through the design struck the perfect balance between a private members club and their own home,” Agnese said. “Guests must feel like they are being looked after as they would be in their club, while still feeling the comfort

that they would at home. For us it was vital that the customer must feel special. Every detail, accessory and light fitting has been bespoke designed and chosen to portray a contemporary interior that enhances the period of the building.

As a project, this was a complex but fascinating one that involved both specification and interior elements to the design.

“We are thrilled with the outcome – the elegant design speaks for itself,” added Agnese. www.sunainteriordesign.com

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Registered Title Launched The BIID has announced a new protected title for professional interior designers, BIID Registered Interior Designer®

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his new title is a way for clients, designers and other built environment professionals to identify interior designers who have met the BIID’s rigorous professional standard. The BIID will hold a Register of these professionals which clients will be able to use as an essential resource.

Once a designer has become a BIID Registered Interior Designer® they must adhere to the BIID’s Code of Conduct and annual CPD requirement to remain on the Register. In addition to being able to describe themselves as a BIID Registered Interior Designer® individuals will also be able to use the post nominals RegID after their name.

The ‘Registered’ professional title is already well recognised in the built environment, with fellow Construction Industry Council

(CIC) member the Association of Project Management (APM) launching their APM Registered Project Professional standard in 2011. The BIID is hoping that the launch of this new title will bring much needed clarity to the current field – whilst in the UK the term ‘architect’ is a legally protected title, governed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), there is no similar government regulation for interior design.

BIID President Daniel Hopwood launched the new Registered Interior Designer® title to BIID members on Thursday 17th March at design brand Ochre’s stunning Clerkenwell showroom.

a much needed professional benchmark for our industry,” said Daniel. “This current widespread title confusion between Interior Designer, Interior Architect and Interior Decorator is not helpful for designers, students or clients.

“Interior Designer is the best descriptor for the complex mix of knowledge, skills and experience required to design interior space, which of course includes extensive knowledge of interior architecture and interior decoration.”

To find out more about the new Registered Interior Designer® title visit www.biid.org.uk/about/registered

“We are absolutely delighted to be launching BIID Registered Interior Designer® and we are confident that it will provide

Requirements for the title are: • Six years of education and work experience • The support of professional referees • Professional indemnity insurance • Successful completion of a face to face Registration Assessment where a demonstration of extensive professional practice knowledge must be evidenced through presentation of a completed design project

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Cornflake Sponsor Summer Party The BIID has announced that home automation experts Cornflake will be sponsoring this year’s BIID Summer Drinks Party on the evening of Thursday 16th June 2016

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he ‘by invitation only’ event will take place at Cornflake’s stateof-the-art show apartment at 41 Windmill St, London. The exclusive party for BIID members will take place after the 6th annual BIID Conference, which is to be held that day at The Royal Geographical Society.

Cornflake was established over 30 years ago to serve discerning home owners and their interior designers and architects.

The company has a wealth of experience of installing sophisticated (but simple-touse) automated lighting systems, HVAC, window treatments, security services and high-end audio visual solutions for exclusive projects. Its award-winning experience centre showcases the latest technology, with kit seamlessly threaded through eight fully-working rooms designed to resemble a high-end Mayfair apartment.

Offering a full design and install service, Cornflake also provides a reassuring 24 hour Concierge monitoring service to provide clients with round-the-clock technology advice and servicing.

This year’s BIID conference, entitled ‘Interior

Identities’, will explore the theme of cultural, social and individual identities in interior design. Attendees will dissect the complex concept of ‘identity’ in design through engaging and informative talks and panel discussions by leading industry experts.

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38 : CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk Focus SB Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, St Leonards-on Sea, East Sussex TN38 9NY T: 01424 858060 F: 01424 853862 E: sales@focus-sb.co.uk W: www.focus-sb.co.uk

BEDS Hypnos Limited Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireHP27 9RS T: 01844 348200 F: 01844 348099 E: designer@hypnosbeds.com W: www.hypnosbeds.com

ARTISTS Charmain Russouw Art 10 Hawkesley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 4DL T: 07773342013 E: info@myart-direct.co.uk W: www.charmainrussouwart.com New Ravenna Mosaics PO Box 1000, Exmore, VA 23350 T: 757.442.3379 E: info@newravenna.com W: www.newravenna.com

BATHTUBS Cabuchon Bathforms Whitegate, Lancaster, LA3 3BT, England, UK T: 01524 66022 E: info@cabuchon.com W: www.cabuchon.com

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Design & Display Structures Ltd, Ground Floor, 1-7 Station Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1HT T: 07971 601 619 E:sales@design-and-display.co.uk W: www.design-and-display.co.uk

CURTAIN & BLIND SYSTEMS Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk Silent Gliss Limited Pyramid Business Park Poorhole Lane, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2PT T: 01843 863571 F: 01843 864503 E: info@silentgliss.co.uk W: www.silentgliss.co.uk

Polyflor Ltd PO BOX 3, Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NR T: 0161 767 1111 F: 0161 767 1100 E: info@polyflor.com W: www.polyflor.com SureSet UK Ltd 32 Deverill Road Trading Estate Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BZ T: 0800 612 6501 F: +44 (1985) 841260 E: mail@sureset.co.uk W: www.sureset.co.uk

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FLOORING Designworks Tiles Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LB T: +44 (0)1392 473037 W: www.designworkstiles.com

Cult Furniture 811 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 3JH T: 0208 1856960 E: info@cultfurniture.com W: www.cultfurniture.com Elm Workspace The Space Centre, Porte Marsh Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BW. T: 01249 819419 F: 01249 819418 E: sales@elmworkspace.com W: www.elmworkspace.com Hill Interiors Hill House, Oaktree, Burneston Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2JW T: 01845 567044 F: 01845 567055 E: sales.enquiries@hill-interiors.com W: www.hill-interiors.com Satelliet Browns UK South, Unit 2 Nexus Park, Lysons Ave, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5QE T: 0800 977 5722 E: info@satelliet.co.uk W: www.satelliet-browns.co.uk

CONNECTIONS : 39 Technogym U.K. Ltd. Two The Boulevard, Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1WP T: +44 (0) 1344 300236 F: +44 (0) 1344 300238 W: www.techogym.com

HOME AUTOMATION AM Intelligent Homes Suite 9, Space House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7SU T: +44 (0) 20 8838 3597 T: +44 (0) 20 8838 0691 E: info@amintelligenthomes.com W: www.amintelligenthomes.com

HOMEWARES Dream Icons Little Acre, East Lavant, West Sussex, PO18 0AJ W: www.dreamicons.com T: 08452 93 93 91

INNOVATIVE SOLUTION Armstrong World Industries Ltd Building Products Division Armstrong House, 38 Market Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1NG T: 0800 371849 F: +44 (0) 1895 274287 W: www.armstrong-atelier.eu

LIGHTING Transformation Tubes Ltd 118 Winkworth Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2QR T: 01737 373483 F: 01737 370590 E: sales@transformationtubes.co.uk W: www.transformationtubes.co.uk

PIANOS 1066 Pianos 20-24 Pierce Ln, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5DL T: 01223 881691 W: www.1066pianos.com

RETAIL Morplan Ltd Unit 1, Temple Bank, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2DY T: 0800 45 11 22 E: web.support@morplan.com W: www.morplan.com

SHIPPING & STORAGE SERVICES AirSea Packing Group Ltd, AirSea House, Belvue Business Centre, Northolt, UB5 5QQ, UK T: +44 (0)20 8893 3303 F: +44 (0)20 8893 3068 E: aspuk@airseapacking.com W: www.airseakingpacking.com

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