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March 2017

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Welcome to the March issue of in.Design!

By the time this issue reaches you, you should have recovered from your visit to ecobuild! Aways a great event in itself, the co-location of k+b design London made it a go-to ‘must’ for interior designers, developers, or anyone involved in the housing market.

should you need to head away from London, in this issue’s in.Her Life we visit the West Country with Tanya Leech, who shares a week of her varied and exciting career with us.

A recent report published by AMA Research states that the UK domestic kitchen furniture market has grown steadily in recent years. in.Vogue features details from that report plus spotlighting some of the stunning kitchen designs that support this growth.

And whilst kitchens are the heart of the home, we must go out to work too! Alan stevens, of international office designer CBs, explains how workspace design involves a lot more than simply providing a desk, a chair and a computer – health and happiness can also contribute to the bottom line!

Finally, on 23rd March, the British institute of interior Design (BiiD) will be hosting its popular CPD Provider showcase – a must-attend event for interior design professionals across the country. see you there!

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A Week In The Life Of Tanya Leech Tanya Leech (www.tanyaleech.co.uk) is a registered designer of the BIID, and has a Diploma in Interior Design from the world renowned KLC School of Design, Chelsea.

A varied career path has given her a wide ranging wealth of experience. She combines the two essential elements of a professional interior designer – creativity and practicality – with great organisational skills thrown in for good measure! Tanya has worked on projects from a grade II* listed manor house in Dorset to super yachts at Pendennis Shipyard, and built her own contemporary new build home in 2014, which she managed entirely from start to finish.

Most recently, Tanya has been commissioned to work on architectdesigned new build houses in some amazing coastal locations in and around Cornwall.

Monday No hitting the snooze button today – it’s a super early start to drive to Hampshire for a site visit at the largest of my current projects, a listed Georgian rectory. Most of my work is in Cornwall, and my normal commute is a few paces into my studio, which is in part of the contemporary house we self-built a couple of years ago. But having worked for this client on their holiday home in Padstow, they then asked me to design the interior of the rectory they’d just bought – and no interior designer worth their salt would turn down the chance to work on such classic English architecture in a beautiful village!

Arriving on site, I grab a quick coffee as I put on my hi-vis jacket and safety boots,

ready to meet the client, architect and building contractors. Today’s agenda includes discussing strengthening the old lathe and plaster walls to take the weight of heavy curtain poles and curtains, which size of lantern will look appropriate in the hallway, and the colour of grout to be used on the limestone flooring. Having a degree in civil engineering and having served in the Royal Engineers, has given me an invaluable technical background and I’m never happier than when I’m on a building site, full of the buzz of skilled tradesmen.

My day ends in the less than glamorous surroundings of a Travelodge in west London, where I frantically try to catch up on all my emails and type up the minutes

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Tuesday Today I’m off to Chelsea Harbour for a meeting of the Advisory Panel of KLC School of Design. We’re a group of about a dozen alumni of the school who completed our training at different times, via a range of different courses. I studied online, which took a huge amount of determination and commitment, as the course had no deadlines, but I loved it.

Not a natural historian, discovering that I had to write a dissertation on the History of Interior Styles from 1660 to the present day was a daunting prospect. Having said this, no-one was more surprised than me to find I loved tramping round museums and National Trust properties, researching the different periods. You need this firm grounding to give you the confidence to work on historic properties, such as the rectory.

The Advisory Panel aims to inform the future of the school and increase their understanding of current industry issues, but it’s also a valuable chance for me to meet others running their own design studios and exchange ideas.

I make the most of my free afternoon in London to visit potential suppliers, such as de Gournay with their glorious hand painted wallpapers and Beardmores, an absolute treasure trove of handles, latches and catches.

Wednesday Yesterday’s meeting in London dovetailed very neatly with attending a Toolbox Talk day at Benchmark Furniture near Newbury today. This gives me CPD points, which I

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have to accumulate each year to ensure I’m keeping myself up to date as a BIID Registered Interior Designer.

The day included a fascinating behind the scenes tour of the workshops and talks from two visiting speakers, Edward Bulmer and Eleanor Pritchard, who tell us the stories behind their businesses. Edward talks pigments and natural paints, while Eleanor shows us the inspiration behind her woven textile designs, though quite how she works out which bit of wool to put where on her hand loom is beyond me!

Thursday I’m invigorated by my trip – I love learning and broadening my knowledge, networking

with others in the industry and keeping up to date with the latest trends in London – but it’s also great to get back home to Cornwall.

Inevitably, there is masses to catch up on as soon as I’m back at my desk. Samples to order, emails that need replies, social media to be posted, not to mention all the regular admin of recording the time spent on each project, invoice checking and VAT returns.

Attention to detail is vital as a designer, where transposing two figures could result in completely the wrong product being ordered, and as a self-confessed control freak, I know it would be a challenge to delegate some of my work, having always worked on my own. I also know that I’m simply trying to do too much at the

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moment, so I’m thrilled to have been accepted on a funded Business Growth mentoring programme which starts next week. The big question is, do I take on a new recruit? It would be an exciting next step, but I don’t underestimate the commitment I’d be making.

Friday Jumping out of bed this morning, I immediately checked the weather and breathed a sigh of relief to see a fine day dawning. Plenty of bright light is just what my photographer will want for the

photo shoot of a major project I recently completed.

I’d met the client (for just two hours!) at a traditional Cornish cottage, which was being completely renovated and extended. During our meeting she asked me, “Could you please do all the decorative schemes and furnish the whole five bedroom house in the next 12 weeks?” before getting in her car and driving back home to Scotland!

Excited, but also slightly terrified, having had so little time to get to know her, I set off

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A busy lady herself, (with five children and running her own business!), I enjoy making the whole process as stress free as possible for my clients. It’s a huge responsibility to be working on someone’s house, when they’re hundreds of miles away, and it’s vital that they feel they can trust me implicitly.

There were paint schemes to specify, curtains and blinds to be made and bespoke joinery to commission. Not to mention

the hundreds of products to source, order and take delivery of, from sofas, tables, mattresses, sun loungers and table lamps, right down to doormats and vintage style coat hooks.

To my great relief, the client loved it and I’m super keen to have the project professionally photographed for my website. It was seeing photos of my previous projects that had led the client to contact me in the first place, confirming that high quality images of your work are vital to attracting new business.

Saturday & Sunday The fine weather continues, so my husband and I take the opportunity to sail from Falmouth to Fowey for the weekend on our 31’ boat. Sailing is our shared passion and we’ve been lucky enough to have sailed across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans together. Now our trips are much closer to home, but a weekend can feel like a mini holiday. I think it’s vital to switch off the endless digital chatter for a while, feel the wind through my hair and re-connect with the stunning beauty of the natural world, right here on our doorstep in Cornwall.

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The Cook Report A recent report shows that kitchens are a growing market, and with these fabulous designs that’s no surprise!

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he ‘Domestic Kitchen Furniture Market Report – UK 2017-2021 Analysis’ was recently published by AMA Research (www.amaresearch. co.uk), a leading provider of market research and consultancy services within the construction and home improvement markets.

It states that the UK domestic kitchen furniture market has grown steadily in recent years and particularly in 2015/2016 with value growth in the past two years reaching 5% per annum. There is also evidence of volume growth during this period. The kitchen furniture market is at the

mature stage of its product lifecycle, with replacement sales accounting for almost 80% of sales, a share which had increased steadily in the past, but has remained stable in recent years.

The blurring of the distinction between the kitchen and dining room is a major factor affecting this market, with less formality in the home and a move towards open plan living, facilitating socialising, entertaining and relaxing, as well as the normal cooking and washing up activities. This move away from a functional form has meant that accessory suppliers have had to develop added value, innovative storage solutions.

in-toto Kitchens (www.intoto.co.uk) opts for a cosy cottage atmosphere with its brand new Kyra range. With its grooved, wood-effect doors, and charming appearance, Kyra epitomises traditional country house and Nordic styles. A handled design, this kitchen creates a tranquil, homely environment and provides a fresh approach to a classic kitchen look.

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In terms of trends, curved cabinetry, soft-closing drawers, handle-less doors, open display shelving, sophisticated lighting and additional electrical appliances are increasing in popularity. High gloss finishes, stainless steel, frosted glass, wood and metallic finishes are all still popular, with combinations of materials frequently used to add interest, however, there are signs that softer finishes are growing in popularity.

Technological developments in the tap sector, such as pull-out spray taps and water

filtration systems, have also added value to the market, along with the growth in popularity of waste disposal units, the report added.

The full report can be downloaded at AMA Research’s website.

The premium kitchen is all about creating a concept that is individual in design, practical in terms of layout and technology and most of all, long-lasting.

Karim Rashid has recently created the gorgeous KARAN design for Rastelli (www.rastellicucine.it). The concept revolves around an open pedestal island, where both taps and LED light retract into the counter to create a flush surface. Soft curves continue on the wall unit, and a rounded cutout creates a cooking and prep area. The kitchen is shown in a matt grey finish, glass doors with aluminium frame, and the countertop in HI-MACSÂŽ alpine white.

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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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CRL Stone (www.crlquartz.co.uk) has launched a new comprehensive range of engineered quartz surfaces, created to meet the demands of modern living. Hard wearing and easy to care for, CRL Quartz is ideal for the kitchen and bathroom where durability and flexible design are paramount. Scratch, heat and stain resistant, unlike natural materials such as marble it never needs to be sealed.

“With the emphasis being on quality of material, design and manufacture, the latest kitchen trends are lending themselves to an eclectic mix of materials, finishes and textures,” explained Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt UK (www.rotpunktuk. com). “To answer the demand for mixed material kitchens, Rotpunkt have introduced several new finishes for 2017 with the laminate Zerox Sherwood-Bronx, Jewel Pearl Copper and Jewel Pearl Chrome being our most stand out. Each of these new finishes presents a raw blend of wood, metal and matt/polished lacquers to come together and create one complete scheme that is timelessly balanced.”

For Matt, a premium kitchen customer sees tremendous value in the finer details which are often hidden from view.

“Fully extendable drawer systems for smooth linear movement, soft-close hinges for a high degree of usability, and exclusive handle-less profile options with a variety of different chamfered edge detailing are just some of the examples where extra care and attention to specific design features can make all the difference,” he said. “Not only can these types of added-value features enhance the overall look and feel of

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Rotpunkt UK’s Holzfront Oak in Pastel Grey the finished kitchen, but they can also increase your initial estimate and potentially result in more budget to play with.”

Rotpunkt has just launched its brand new G78-S handle-less profile. The pioneering G78-S is designed with a 45˚ chamfered finish to the top of the door which epitomises the markets need for handle-less kitchen design with subtle utility.

“Kitchen design is seeing an amalgamation of display and hidden storage as a way to better suit the lifestyle, personal taste and/ or budget of the modern homeowner,” Matt

told us. “By combining juxtaposing storage options in one scheme, a designer is able to provide contrast, define different zones of the kitchen and offer varied height levels to break-up a long run of cabinetry or bare wall.

“Shape is another determining factor when selecting the right storage for a modern-day kitchen. At time of consultation make sure you ascertain your customer’s room size as this will determine scale and placement to ensure an ergonomic kitchen environment that is both stylish and practical.”

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storage is a typical feature of Rotpunkt UK’s 2017 kitchen portfolio, and Matt is confident that the more transitional the concept, the more their customers will continue to break away from the conventional and faceless one-tone handleless kitchen and move towards a more diverse look and feel.

“To cater to this new category of homeowner, we have introduced a new open shelving system which works on its own and as part of a fitted kitchen concept where both concealed and display storage can work together in one scheme,” he concluded.

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Design To Succeed Workspace design has seen huge innovation in recent years, and much of this is because of changing ideas about what it means to go to work. Alan Stevens, of international office designer CBS, tells in.Design that it’s no longer simply about providing a desk, a chair and a computer so that your employees can do their job.

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ompanies are waking up to the idea that their employees are their company and that means putting people at the heart of office design.

In the past we’ve talked about productivity and how the right workplace environment can increase performance, allowing employees to work more efficiently.

While this is obviously very important for profitability, what about creating workspaces that people want to jump out of bed to go to on a Monday morning?

We think happy employees are equally as important as productive employees. In fact, the two things go hand-in-hand. Happy employees want to turn up, will put the effort in, and are much less likely to leave, than employees that view work as a slog.

While we can’t always change the nature of a job, we can change the workspace and create an environment that people really love working in – whatever they do.

So what design features help to create happy, fun (and productive) workplaces?

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Welcome your staff every day Most reception areas are designed with visitors in mind; but what about the people who work in your company, don’t they deserve a great welcome when they get to work?

We love designing spaces that welcome visitors and employees alike. Simple

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techniques such as using colours that lift the spirits in your reception areas have a noticeable impact on employees’ wellbeing.

They can also help other visitors feel energised and positive when they visit your company.

We’ve even completely redesigned another company’s open space to work and collaborate in.

Personalised greetings are quite cool too.

Could a digital display be used to welcome staff as they arrive – perhaps using their ID passes or near field tech?

The coffee break Do you need a coffee to get your day started? Breakout areas are a really important feature of happy workplaces.

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We think they should be easily accessible for all employees. Staffrooms that involve a lengthy trip down corridors or flights of stairs, send the message that the employer doesn’t really want their staff to take a break and leave their desks.

In our experience when breakout areas are integrated into the overall office design, they become a really important place for promoting wellbeing, collaboration and creativity. As well as offering employees somewhere to get their morning coffee, they are also a place to catch up with

each other, build relationships among the team, and for informal collaboration where remarkable ideas happen.

Designing paths to happiness If your employees spend large amounts of time in front of a screen, they can very easily become isolated. Yes, of course they may be in constant communication with the rest of the office via email, internal chat apps etc., but we also need proper faceto-face interactions to feel happy. These interactions are what build great support networks within a company and team spirit.

So when we design a workspace for a client, we look for opportunities for interaction and human contact. These are commonly walked pathways, such as routes from reception to different departments, or the path an employee takes from their desk to the coffee machine. By mapping the office, we can find ways of taking employees from one place to another that ensures they meet other employees along the way. For example, by locating a hotdesk area near to the cafĂŠ, or siting the printer in a place that ensures movement around the office.

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30 : in.BRIEF Give employees privacy As well as providing opportunities for contact with other members of staff, we also need to provide spaces where people can talk privately. Whether it’s sharing something personal or brainstorming a confidential new idea, not everyone wants to conduct their business in front of the entire office!

Therefore we incorporate informal meeting areas in high traffic areas. Alcoves, highbacked seating, and meeting pods are great for providing just enough privacy without having to book a meeting room; affording more impromptu conversations and support.

Let them have fun!

There are countless articles about ‘fun’ equipment, although they are a great way to encourage employees to socialise, let off steam, and collaborate in the office environment.

Fun can also be about providing a communal table where everyone can sit for lunch, or even upbeat wall graphics or design features that make a space fun to be in. What is ‘fun’ for your company will be depend a lot on your brand and your people. That’s why when we talk to clients about their projects

we start with the people – what they want and need to feel happy – rather than the practicalities of your space.

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A Home From Home Fiona Wilson is a celebrity interior designer and the owner of the gorgeous Grade II listed property Stowford Manor in Ivybridge.

To best advise their many clients, Blue Chip Holidays take the opportunity to ask Fiona some questions around what interior design she’d recommend to use in holiday lets.

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A welcoming atmosphere needs to be created. This is an emotion and can be created by objects such as art or antiques.

It is important when creating unique spaces to pay attention to the colour and textures that are the first thing that people see when entering. The how and where you place items and objects creates an atmosphere.

Attention to detail is important; a holiday home should not be devoid of emotional items as it loses that homely feel.

Consider interesting items and most importantly pot plants and flowers which bring a room to life. Remember that smell is evocative, natural smells are attractive, however, synthetic air fresheners are not.

What do you think guests are looking for from their holiday properties?

Guests are looking for somewhere that feels like a home from home, remember they have chosen a holiday let over a hotel so it’s important that it feels like a space to relax and unwind.

Make their holiday have easy-provide things which they’ll need, apart from the obvious, including items such as buckets and spades if you are near the coast.

Offer a book swap, buy some current magazines. A bottle of wine on arrival makes guests feel very welcome and relaxes them instantly!

Don’t forget the garden. Provide sun loungers and comfortable seating for reading and snoozing – and some garden games too.

Provide a BBQ and fuel so that it’s easy for them to enjoy being outside. Create areas in

the garden from where they can enjoy it the most. Think about the addition of a gazebo and ensure that the garden is as tidy and as well presented as the house.

What’s the main thing to bear in mind when decorating a space?

When it comes to decorating you need to consider how the space is to be used and by whom. For example children and dogs will brush up against the walls so more practical choices have to be made such as washable paint. However this doesn’t need to be applied around the whole house!

Guests want a space which feels special so give the design a focus. Do you want a traditional interior in a period property, or something bold and daring in a modern building, or something pale and tranquil by the sea? There are lots of rules to follow but I would say break them! Be brave! Don’t play it safe… people tend to do this at home so by being bold and daring, they feel they have bought into something special.

When furnishing a holiday let it is important to consider how it will wear. It must be able to be cleaned as it’s very unattractive to sit on a cream sofa only to look at all the stains on it. A lot of people opt for leather for this reason, however it can be cold and the cushions never stay on it so think about placing hides and throws on it to soften the look and make it more interesting.

My biggest consideration is always ‘how can guests break it’? Look at how strong the joints and legs are because guests are on holiday – and can sometimes end up dancing on the table!

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BIID Announces CPD Showcase Line-Up On Thursday 23rd March, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will host its popular CPD Provider Showcase at The Goldsmiths Centre, London. Returning for its third year due to popular demand, this has become a must-attend event for interior design professionals across the country.

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he BIID’s CPD Providers Showcase offers design professionals a unique and exclusive opportunity to learn about new products and skills from leading industry experts.

Free to attend for all BIID Registered Interior Designers and Associates, attendees will benefit from a day of BIID-accredited CPD seminars on a vast range of subjects.

“We are delighted to host our third CPD Providers Showcase, one of the BIID’s most popular and constructive events,” said BIID President Susie Rumbold. “Whether you

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“As well as learning insightful industry knowledge, the day will provide individuals with a chance to network with fellow design professionals and BIID Industry Partners. I can guarantee you’ll leave enlightened and inspired!”

Taking place just before the BIID’s annual CPD hour’s total deadline, delegates will earn 7 CPD hours of Structured learning for the day. Running from 9am to 5pm, the day will be split into eight 45 minute BIID-accredited seminars, complete with a complimentary lunch and refreshment breaks.

Once the day’s training has concluded, the BIID, in partnership with Decca, will host an

exclusive after-party at Decca’s Clerkenwell showroom. Starting at 5:30pm, all attendees from the BIID CPD Providers Showcase are welcome to attend, alongside the wider BIID membership for an evening of networking.

To find out more and to register to attend, please visit the BIID’s website. Please note, places for this event are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. www.biid.org.uk

Confirmed industry speakers for this year include: Armstrong Ceilings: international ceiling expert CEDIA: the international trade organisation for the home technology industry John Cullen Lighting: leading lighting designer Junckers: Europe’s leading producer of solid, pre-finished hardwood floors Natural Stone Projects: specialist stone supplier Renson Fabrications: Belgian based specialist door hardware manufacturer Samuel Heath: brass manufacturing leader The Rug Company: renowned rug manufacturer For a full breakdown on what each CPD will entail, please visit www.biid. org.uk/events/biid-cpd-providersshowcase-2017.

VEEDON FLEECE

Hand knotted carpets and rugs made exclusively to client’s design, colour, size and quality specification

Purely Bespoke Muga ~ Pashmina ~ Silk Veedon ~ Wool www.veedonfleece.com veedon@veedonfleece.com Tel: 00 44 (0)1483 575758

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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

FURNITURE

DECORATIVE PANEL SURFACES Xylo Cleaf Xylo House, Unit 13, Brunswick Ind. Park, Brunswick Way, New Southgate, London, N11 1JL T: +44(0) 20 8368 8122 F: +44(0) 20 8368 8127 E: info@xylocleaf.com

DOORS

Junckers Ltd Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex, CM83UJ T: 0044 (0) 1376 534700 E:enquiries@junckers.co.uk

W: www.xylocleaf.com

J B Kind Doors UK Portal Place, Astron Business Park, Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DW T: 01283 554197 W: www.jbkind.com

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

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

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

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