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Welcome to the May issue of in.Design magazine!

it’s going to be a great month for discovering new designers and new products – get your notebooks ready! in show news this month we have interiors LDn, DX, kbb LDn and The ARC show, combined at what promises to be a fantastic May Design series at exCeL from the 19th to the 21st May, and if you’re still wanting more, then Clerkenwell Design Week carries straight on from 21st to the 23rd of May!

A busy month for the BiiD; they have launched their new ‘Professional Pathway’ to provide a national, professional standard for interior designers, and have also announced they are to offer free student membership. The BiiD will be supporting the Olympia international Art & Antiques Fair in June, and have revealed that later that month, at their 2013 Annual Conference, they will be awarding honorary fellowships to Thomas Heatherwick and James Dyson.

A Week in the Life this month features the design team of David Long & gaynor Pharoah, and in in.Brief Colin Wong, the award-winning kitchen designer, shows us how he met the brief with a fabulous edinburgh project.

Our three trending product features in.Vogue focus on sitting & Dining Rooms, Bathrooms, and soft Furnishings & Fabrics, with some great comments from top manufacturers and designers on what they are currently experiencing with clients’ requests.

if you’d like to share your professional experiences with us, drop me a line, we’d love to hear from you!

Hope you have a lovely month.

Juliet Davies editor editor@indesignmagazine.co.uk

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The Biid launch their new ‘Professional Pathway’

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A look forward to dX at MdS

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ARC lights up the May design Series

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What to see at kbb LdN at exCeL

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The inside story of interiors LdN

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Three days in May: Head to Clerkenwell for CdW!

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A week in the life of david Long & Gaynor Pharoah

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The material world of soft furnishings and fabrics

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Bathrooms: concrete and clay mix with hot water!

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Live, eat, love? The importance of living and dining rooms

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Colin Wong, award-winning kitchen designer, meets the brief

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Honorary fellowships for Thomas Heatherwick and James dyson

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Biid supports Olympia international Art & Antiques Fair

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Free student membership announced by the Biid

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BIID Launches Professional Pathway The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has introduced the BIID Professional Pathway – a new qualification which will, for the first time, provide a national, professional standard for interior designers

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he biid Professional Pathway is the most exciting and significant development in interior design education for many years,” explains Sue Timney, President of the biid. “Until now, anyone has been able to call themselves an interior designer, regardless of qualifications, experience or proven talent. From now on, the biid Professional Pathway will set a new, rigorous standard for professional competence.”

The biid has worked closely with designers from commercial and residential fields, leading design educators and other industry professionals to develop the biid Professional Pathway.

Comprising five distinct modules – design Process; Communication & Presentation; Construction, Materials, Manufacture & Sustainability; Professional Practice, and Final Project – the biid Professional Pathway is designed to be undertaken whilst the candidate is working as an interior designer. This allows the use of knowledge

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and skills gained in everyday practice to evidence professional competence. The biid Professional Pathway also offers flexibility with different entry points that recognise the qualifications and experience interior designers have already gained. interior designers, design practices and specifiers of interior design services will all benefit from the introduction of the biid Professional Pathway. it bridges the gap for interior designers between education and achieving full professional standing.

Taking part in the biid Professional Pathway also consolidates and validates the skills of self-taught designers and offers a clear distinction between professionals and hobbyists. Candidates will be able to certify their professional competence, demonstrating that they have met national standards.

Meanwhile, design practice employers will have a national benchmark to track the progress of their employees. The biid Professional Pathway will also provide clients with confidence that the designer they

Sue Timney, biid President have hired meets the highest professional standards and is equipped with the skills, knowledge and creativity required to carry out a brief.

Entry to the BIID Professional Pathway is free as part of a BIID Associate Membership. If the candidate is employed by a BIID Design Practice, they are entitled to a 25% discount on their annual membership rate. More details on the BIID Professional Pathway are available at www.biid.org.uk.

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DX Exhibition Preview The May Design Series is a brand new exhibition taking place in the vibrant and design conscious East London at ExCeL from the 19th to 21st May; the DX exhibition will be a celebration of design excellence

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esign and technology are evolving faster than ever before, bringing unparalleled change to the way we create and furnish the interior and exterior spaces in which we live, work and play.

The exploratory exhibition will bring together a handpicked selection of cutting-edge design, ideas and solutions for contract and domestic interiors, giving visitors an inspirational, rewarding and empowering experience. Exhibitors in the DX exhibition include Ligne Roset, Hitch Mylius, Deirdre Dyson, Armourcoat, Alchemy Design, PP

Mobler, Grace and Webb, Vi Spring, Grestec and Getama Denmark.

The May Design Series has been timed at the end of the international show cycle to enable buyers to see the latest designs launched both in the UK and across the globe. For those who missed the earlier shows, the DX freights will showcase a selection of their very best products.

Debuting in the UK at the May Design Series, Material Xperience on Tour is an edited selection of innovative materials used in architecture and design. Curated by knowledge centre Materia, editors have

selected the materials they find innovative or novel in some way and have created a unique and refined selection of products which can be used in any environment from bedrooms to kitchens and from hotels to hospitals. Touch, feel and examine the very best materials from around the globe.

Materials will include ranges from Tactility Factory, Alexandra Devaux, Nya Nordiska, Joel Berman Glass Studios and DendroLight.

At DX, you can also hear about the most pioneering developments the industry has to offer, with leading practitioners taking to the stage as part of the Conversation Series. On Monday 20th May at 12.15pm, Hugh Broughton, Hugh Broughton Architects, Christina Seilern, Seilern Studio, and Tomas Rousek, A-ETC will come together to discuss design on the edge and extreme design. www.maydesignseries.com http://dx-london.com

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Preview: The ARC Show Co-locating with The May Design Series at ExCeL from the 19th to 21st May, the ARC Show is a forum to explore the breadth of the lighting industry’s constantly evolving product and technological capabilities, and with exhibitors such as Erco, iGuzzini, KKDC and Astro Lighting, it’s set to do just that!

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he show, in collaboration with mondo*arc magazine, seeks to provide a creative and intelligent lighting exhibition for architectural, retail, interior design and property communities. Its exhibitors’ products span everything from architectural to decorative lighting design.

At The ARC Show you can see the very best products from reputable and established brands who have worked on prestigious projects in the UK and worldwide.

The impressive list includes iGuzzini’s redevelopment of London’s Paddington Station and Erco’s scheme for the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, not forgetting Rosco whose slim LitePads have been used to adorn the glamorous façade of the Dior store in New York. In addition to Erco, IGuzzini and Rosco, you can also see ALM, Alliance Lighting, Illumination Physics, KKDC, Pharos Architectural Controls, Technilum, Vode and more.

Hear about the latest lighting issues and get expert design tips through the seminar programme, the Conversation Series. On Sunday 19th May, it kicks off at 12.15pm with Peter Earle from Philips Lighting and Paul Nulty, a lighting designer, discussing how to avoid a lighting design kitchen nightmare. At 11:15am the following

day brings together industry specialists Roger Sexton, Xicato and Mark SuttonVane, Sutton-Vane Associates to talk about effective gallery lighting. The final day of the exhibition features two very exciting talks for the lighting industry. At 10.15am, Peter Veale from Firefly Lighting Design will be sharing his insider secrets for designing hotel lighting with the ‘wow’ factor. This is followed at 11.15am by Keith Bradshaw from Speirs and Major conveying his thoughts on the changing role of the lighting designer. www.maydesignseries.com www.thearcshow.com

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kbb LDN Show Preview

kbb LDN is the trade exhibition dedicated to the kitchen and bathroom industries. Part of the May Design Series at ExCeL from the 19th to 21st May, kbb LDN is bursting with inspiration!

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isitors can see the latest product launches from the very best international and British manufacturers whilst having the opportunity to meet with new and existing suppliers. Exhibitors confirmed to date include Leicht, Doca, Arredo 3, Baumatic, Thomas Dudley, Poggenpohl, Perrin & Rowe, Phoenix Whirlpool, Fisher & Paykel, Hoover Candy and Blum.

Keep up with the latest technology at the Innovation Centre and see the top 20 most pioneering product developments the kitchen and bathroom sector has to offer.

Martin Allen-Smith, the editor of Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms magazine will be chairing the expert judging panel, joined

by Robert Timmons of Robert Timmons Furniture, who specialises in bespoke design.

The panel will award The Judges Choice Award, whilst visitors can vote for The Visitors Choice or join in online for The Online Choice Award by logging on to the kbb website or Facebook. Shortlisted companies include Hansgrohe, Abode, Rodi Art, VitrA, Schock, Roca, Vzug, PWS and Hoover Candy, so there will be plenty to see. Be there

to congratulate the winners and see their awards presented live on Monday 20th May. There’s lots of advice to take away too, with leading industry figures discussing pressing issues as part of the Conversation Series.

Not to be missed, Martin Allen-Smith will be chairing a talk on designing the changing

role of the kitchen and bathroom at 1.15pm on 21st May. He will be joined by experts in their field with Thomas Johansson, Electrolux, Geoff Wickett, Hansgrohe and Maurizio Severgnini, Hoover Candy. www.maydesignseries.com www.kbb.co.uk

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Interiors LDN Preview Interiors LDN (ExCeL, 19th to 21st May as part of MDS) will showcase the very best contemporary British and international design in furniture and interiors for the mid to high-end market, ideal for the London market and those specifying globally.

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nteriors LDN’s impressive list of handpicked exhibitors includes Rolf Benz, spectral, Boca Do Lobo, sharon Marston, Timorous Beasties, James UK, Deadgood, Jay watson and Vorwerk Carpets.

In addition to established brands, you can also find out about the most exciting new design collaborations such as the pioneering charity and social enterprise out of the Dark.

The charity trains, educates and employs young people in how to renew old furniture, teaching them how to recycle, restore and revamp them into refreshingly beautiful pieces, giving visitors the opportunity to buy unique, handmade and original pieces of furniture.

There are also unmissable industry figures to see and hear from at the May Design series.

Karim Rashid, one of the most prolific

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designers of his generation, will host a keynote session within the Conversation series programme and then take to the decks to DJ at the late night opening on Monday 20th May! his Conversation series talk at 3.15pm will discuss how design shapes people’s daily lives. It will also review how the move from analogue to digital has changed the material world and how design will inform, and social behaviours will change. Experience renowned designer Ab Roger’s work as you walk around the exhibition; Ab will be transforming the trade show experience whilst also uniting the four shows under a single creative vision.

And visitors can find the designers of the future; Ab’s students from the Royal College of Art have been competing to design the DX Bar and the Champagne Bar at the show. www.maydesignseries.com www.interiorsldn.com

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Clerkenwell Design Week Preview From the 21st to the 23rd May, the fourth annual Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) will welcome over 150 UK and world-wide designers and manufacturers to showcase their latest designs against the extraordinary backdrop of historic Clerkenwell

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ith only three days in which to take everything in, you’re going to need a very well organised itinerary!

In addition to the fifty-strong community of furniture showrooms, CDW’s exhibition venues represent centuries of the area’s history. The Farmiloe Building, a former Victorian merchants’ warehouse, will play host to high-profile international brands, and the 12th century crypt and garden of the Priory of the Order of St John will act as the hub for interior decoration trends, featuring names such as Ochre, Sé London, and the young vibrant furniture brand from Portugal, Ginger & Jagger.

The House of Detention, a subterranean Victorian former prison, will again come to life as the festival’s hotspot for emerging creativity and innovation, with both new beginnings and welcome returns among this year’s exhibitors. Evil Robot will be

showcasing new work alongside other cutting-edge designers including James Tattersall, Fred and Juul, Freyja Sewell, Regina Heinz and Foreign Bear Studio, and London-based furniture designer and maker Alexander Mueller will be showing his latest projects. The show will also premier Viennabased designer, Philipp Aduatz.

Debate is integral to the A&D community!

This year, CDW focuses on the folly of recent education reforms to remove design from the UK curricula. Editor of onoffice James McLachlan and designers MARK are curating an event to highlight the importance of creative thinking in schools, inviting established designers and architects to contribute an object they made during their time at school, and share how their academic learning influenced their career.

Renowned for its installations and cultural projects, CDW will bring the district to life with inspirational creative thinking.

Internationally acclaimed lighting designer

Sharon Marston will create a unique one-off installation in the loggia entrance of the Priory of the Order of St John. A magical installation will envelope the space in a dazzling torrent of hand crafted woven brass mesh and fibre optic filaments, characteristic of Marston’s stunning chandeliers.

There’s far more going on than we have room to mention here! Check out www. clerkenwelldesignweek.com and follow on @clerkenwell13 #CDW13

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A Week in the Lives of David Long & Gaynor Pharoah

David Long and Gaynor Pharoah have spent their lives at the forefront of design, and started a new venture launching ‘Luxurious Living’ 18 months ago, presenting Coleccion Alexandra exclusively to the UK. Gaynor talks us through a busy week!

in.Their Lives : 19 Tuesday Living in the Yorkshire Wolds is a joy, and the journey to work in the morning takes, on a good day, just over half an hour through the glorious countryside. Looking at the rolling fields and the changing of the seasons is a wonderful start to the day and always soothes the spirits at the end of a hectic day. As Tuesday is the first day of our work week, it is always busy sorting though emails from the website with requests for catalogues, product pricing and registering for newsletters, which usually takes all day to get through. every day there is a steady stream of requests from the website and Lucinda and Kayleigh spend the mornings updating the database, sending out catalogues and following up to say hello to everyone. We have only just launched our new website, which has taken months to put together, so we are excited with the reaction and feedback we are getting. Our next thrust is our On Line Product resource

Library for specifiers, which we are now working on.

Whilst catching up with information requests carries on, David and i have our weekly Marketing Morning – planning features and editorials, upcoming exhibitions, and our eMarketing campaigns of our lovely eNewsletters which we strive to make stunning to look at and really informative too.

Wednesday it has been a busy start to the year. January and February are invariably full on months for us. We had a terrific show in Paris at Maison&Objet, following on with Cevisama in valencia, where we had stunning room sets of the Bath Collection, and we’re busy preparing for salone internazionale in Milan. We were delighted with the reaction to the stands which showcased our latest collections and the launch of the

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20 : in.Their Lives evolution Contemporary Collection and the heritage Traditional Collection; the new furniture catalogues are some of the best we have ever seen. We have been working hard on making contact with the numerous enquiries whose contact details we took and have a diary stretching into April for visits to present the furniture and bathroom collections.

Wednesdays are a key day for chatting to people and sending out emails with information about the new pieces and we have created a Wednesday Workshop where designers can chat to us on skype or FaceTime about their projects and the products they have selected and we can work with them on putting together schedules and samples and offering other pieces that may be suitable to complete the project. We’ve a collection of over 2000 pieces of not only furniture and the bathroom collection, but lighting, accessories, textiles and rugs; specifiers are so appreciative to have a little help and it is really enjoyable working with them.

We loving making friendships and helping with sizings, working on bespoke pieces and seeing the schemes that designers are putting together using our pieces and the transformations created with different finishes.

Thursday Thursdays and Fridays we devote to projects.

Today we have a designer coming to visit the showroom with their developer client with whom they have worked for a number of years and who is excited to look at something completely different.

We will pick them up at the station in York.

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The rosita laced back dining chairs complement the Tall Troya Chair ablaze with a carpet of yellow daffodils.

After a few hours meeting we’ll take a little break and relax over lunch and enjoy chatting and pouring over the catalogues.

The developer loves the eclectic looks and is planning to use quite a few pieces in a new property he has bought just off Park Lane which will be a flagship for his duplex developments. With three further stunning developments completing in late spring we

are getting close towards finalising all the specialist paint finishes for the furniture, matching the marbles and crystals and looking at all the fabric choices.

to the desk and bar trunk, in the wonderful home office they have created for a russian client who has a property entirely furnished with Coleccion Alexandra!

Leather samples arrive for the Traveller collection, which is one of the most popular ranges. Our designer client is using various products from the full height sliding wardrobes and vanity sink units, through

Friday We spend a few days every couple of weeks in London and once a month travel to valencia, to visit Maria Jose Guinot, the President of Coleccion Alexandra and her

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Floorcovering shown : Biscayne Lime, one of many beautiful, tactile designs within our extensive Wool range. crucial-trading.com

24 : in.Their Lives two wonderful sons, Johnny and Jacobo who head various parts of the company. We like to travel to valencia at the end of the month and arrange for designers to visit the factory. it is a wonderful experience to see the craftsmen whose specialist skills in leather have been passed down the generations and are now reworked into contemporary designs. The highlight of the trip is always the lunch or dinner reception at Maria’s home which is a stunning

showcase of the collections! To be able to spend a few hours touching and feeling and sitting on the pieces and having an understanding of what has inspired these collections is a wonderful experience.

This Friday however Maria is coming to London and we are spending the weekend with her. Our time will be taken up with hours of chatting about business, the projects that are moving forward – from 5*

hotel projects to a super yacht and work on that client’s home – and meeting a dear client who owns three luxury hotels in London and whose new home in Portland Place we have been helping her with for the past year.

Saturday Our York showroom is always busy on saturdays with at least two appointments in the morning and afternoon of architects

The beautiful Alba sofa

26 : in.Their Lives and designers who travel from far and wide to see us, not just to chat over the collections, but often to take the opportunity to have a weekend break in York, which is a fantastic place. i have been working and living here for eight years now and there still isn’t a day that i don’t look at the York Minster and the cobbled streets in the shambles and love being here. Today though we are going to enjoy London, staying at the Wyndham hotel which feels very much home from home to us, we love it there, and after breakfast in our room we wander down the Kings road into sloane square where we stop for coffee and wait for our son Danny to arrive to spend the day together. This will be the first weekend we have not booked the theatre or something at the Albert hall for the sunday, we are going to relax and enjoy the Marina and spa at the hotel for most of sunday.

Sunday A day of much needed rest! At home we try to get out for walks with our three little shitzus, and living in the Wolds we enjoy walking in some spectacular scenery. Today though after a morning in the spa, having enjoyed the sauna and a lovely swim, we will visit the v&A and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea listening to the piano.

Monday The showroom is closed on Mondays, so we are able to relax at home, planning our work for the week; evernotes syncs to all our computers, and the staff have shared files, a godsend in every way. Week planned for the coming week, now we can enjoy looking forward to the unexpected!

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Formica Group Introduce The Axiom Worktop Range The role of the kitchen is changing: they are more spacious, brighter and attention is paid to the form as well as the function

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he kitchen has become a social hub, a living space rather than just a place where food is prepared.

With open plan living becoming more popular, the choice of worktop colours, textures and patterns has never been more important. As architects, specifiers and kitchen designers look to inspire with stylish and contemporary kitchen worktop options, they require a variety of designs and finishes to stand out from the crowd.

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With these considerations in mind Formica Group has introduced its Axiom速 worktop range. A complete choice of worktops, splashbacks and upstands, Axiom速 allows

you to create the latest looks inspired by the European trends, whether it be a more traditional or a contemporary style.

Splashbacks are the stylish alternative to tiling your kitchen. Hygienic and easy to install, splashbacks can subtly complement work surfaces or be used as a stunning design feature

promotion : 29 when paired with a dark wood worktop. Use Carnaval, Amarena or Dark Chocolate in High Gloss to create a bold and on-trend design.

Axiom® by Formica Group offers a matching upstand for every worktop, allowing seamless integration between worktop and wall. Upstands have always proved an extremely popular choice and continue to offer a clean, minimal look for the kitchen.

Scovato An innovative concept in kitchen worktop design is Axiom® trueScale. Developed

by Formica Group, it captures the subtle variations inherent in natural materials such as stone and wood. With no repetition across the width of the worktop, patterns can be unveiled in their full-size beauty.

Black Sequoia and Slate Sequoia from the true Scale range are finished in new Scovato texture for a natural earthy feel.

the breakfast bar to the worktop or using feature splashbacks. While the latest Axiom® range offers 24 matching splashbacks, there are also nine complementary splashbacks in bright High Gloss colours and metallic effects. new additions Frosted Jade and Frosted Silver create a stunning feature

Axiom by Formica Group worktops and accessories are GrEEnGUArD® indoor Air Quality Certified as low-emitting products, promoting a healthy indoor environment.

Formica Group is also the first laminate manufacturer in the world to be awarded the Carbon trust’s Carbon reduction Label, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability.

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Scovato, a lightly chiselled yet smooth finish, gives the worktop a sense of dimension.

Combined with plain colours Diamond Black and White, it shows its full beauty. puregrain, another new addition, is a timeless, lightly brushed woodgrain texture that fits perfectly in an idyllic country or classic kitchen setting, answering one of the most important trends on the market: rustic and simple. the trend for mixing and matching textures and colours is a simple and a cost-effective way to add that personal touch to the kitchen. Create a bespoke look by incorporating a different decor on

Developed by Formica Group, true Scale laminates capture the beauty of natural materials such as granite, stone and wood, without the small repetition of pattern found on traditional laminates

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A Question Of Taste Whether you’re entertaining friends, impressing work colleagues, or relaxing with your partner, a well-designed dining room or dining area adds flavour to your menu!

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n the same way you wouldn’t leave the choice of ingredients to the last minute, you’d not leave the room setting to chance. A beautiful dining area sets the scene long before the food arrives, and adds to the enjoyment whether it’s simply soup for lunch or a seven course dinner banquet.

And when your sitting room and dining room share floorspace, or your whole living area is open plan, it’s time to become very inventive!

“For the dining room our clients are looking for classic pieces in solid, natural wood in timeless shapes,” described Ryan McNeish, Head of Design with Halo. “People are not afraid of mixing elements and looking for vintage pieces alongside well-made contemporary pieces. Our Drift dining table is very popular, handmade in wild grained solid oak with a kiln-bleached finish, this centrepiece table is solid and generously proportioned with clean, unfussy lines. It is an excellent example of a piece that will sit well with a variety of looks. Our clients choose natural wood because it acts as a perfect backdrop – they can then create an individual look, adding colour and texture as well as other more personal style elements.

A room is never just a room.

“The dining room is where many nostalgic family memories are made – it’s where we all want to have Christmas dinner!” claimed Charles Martyn Sowter, of Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture in Sheffield. “We see many projects come through from interior designers doing whole house schemes and often the dining room is the focal point. As a result of this steady renaissance of the dining room we have introduced our “table creator” to allow the individual designing of a table by the designer and their client.”

And when using the dining room, you need a gorgeous sitting room for pre- or postprandial drinks and relaxation!

Nottingham-based Parker and Farr have been making handcrafted luxury fine furniture since 1950. Tony Crinion and Max Clements of Parker and Farr both consider that people in the furniture industry have their fingers on the fashion pulse and are actually looking the at colours and craft techniques that are interpreted on the catwalk.

“Having a traditional product with a modern edge, here at Parker and Farr, we not

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Blenheim from Parker and Farr: Inspired by the natural world

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Drift from Halo: Solid and timeless only see ourselves as being influenced by fashion designers but also as being forward thinking industry leaders in our own right,” said Tony. “We are inspired by the natural world and bringing the outside in. Botanics and floral prints have always traditionally been seen in interiors and we retain this while incorporating the fresh elegance that we have become known for.”

“Vintage retrospect is something that is unavoidable. We don’t like to see it so much as mimicking the past but using what has worked and been loved, then putting our 21st century stamp on it,” added Max. “We may be in the midst of a recession but we are finding that, more than ever, people are drawn to our rich, jewel-like fabrics to add a touch of luxury to their homes. This is

just one of the elements in our spectrum of rich and natural colours. 2012 was all about reinforcing our love of English tradition. 2013 is about bringing that rich heritage to life.”

Catwalk fashions are also on the radar of London-based Sofa & Chair Company, who are noticing more requests for the perfect medium between contemporary and

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34 : in.VOGUE traditional; sleek contemporary design, combined with very classic traditional detailing in exquisite fabrics.

“The trends to me these days are more to do with detailing and style features from the fashion industry,” said Julien Sannier, commercial director at The Sofa & Chair Company. “Stitching that would have been on a handbag, a zipper you might have seen on the pair of luxury boots, the embodiment on a sofa. The selection of fabric proves that as well, with many fashion designers releasing their own fabric collection - Jean Paul Gauthier, Sonia Rykiel, Emmanuel Ungaro etc.”

Open-plan homes require a continuity of design to avoid a creative clash!

“The living room furniture should echo the style, shape and materials used in the kitchen and vice versa,” claimed

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Biedermeier from Jonathan Charles Neil Partridge, Co-Director of NGI Design, “so try to choose complementary pieces to create a cohesive design. The most successful open plan layouts use a design theme or colour palette throughout the different zones to create a sense of unity. Accentuate your design by choosing cushions, throws and rugs in complementary patterns or shades. You can also use vases, mirrors and picture frames to really tie the whole look together.”

A visual break between the different spaces is ideal, “so you could opt for a L-shaped layout, or add a kitchen island to create a barrier between the living, dining and kitchen areas,” recommended Neil. “If you’re fretting about dirty pots and pans being on show, a raised edge can be added to the outer worktop to keep this hidden away!”

Creating a seamless integration between

SieMatic BeauxArts: seamless integration between kitchen and living spaces kitchen and living spaces is extremely popular, agreed Bernard Otulakowski, Managing Director of SieMatic UK. “Designers can select discreet cabinetry that harmonises with the living area and is capable of turning kitchen islands into decorative pieces of furniture. Utilising flexible open shelves for the display of decorative objects can also help to create this move from one area to another,” described Bernard. “To create a relaxed kitchen living area it’s important to create a dialogue between the kitchen and living spaces. One of the most effective and

contemporary ways of doing this is by using open display shelving. Start by using the shelving within the kitchen area and extend this into the open living spaces. You can place your kitchen gadgets on the shelving in the kitchen area, and place books and decorative vases towards the other end.

This will blend the definition between the two zones and create one harmonious living space.”

Kitchens and bathrooms may, according to estate agents, be what sell a house, but when you’re living there it’s the sitting and dining rooms that do the talking!

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Getting In Hot Water?

Ceramic, steel – even concrete? Bathroom materials are more exciting than ever!

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alking to manufacturers and designers, we’ve noticed there is no single trend for bathrooms – and how could there be with so many different types of homes, and even more types of householders, all with their own sense of style?

“Today, more than ever, we see people taking inspiration from many different influences, all which drive trends,” said Drummond Shaw, Director of Drummonds.

“There are some really creative designers and clients out there, who are confidently taking great products and mixing up

styles. They don’t feel compelled to match styles throughout or re-create certain uniform ‘looks’. Nowadays, people want their bathroom to make a more personal statement, based around important ‘focus pieces’ and distinctive finishes. It’s an individualised approach which is becoming ever more important throughout today’s interiors.”

Drummonds’ baths make a great centrepiece for this eclectic look, combining classic forms and bespoke finishes. “These include handpainting in any colour as well as burnished metal, metal cladding and

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by Costello & Welch,” added Drummond.

“These range from specialist paint effects to a new textured concrete finish which perfectly bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary style.”

Whilst the concrete adds a fantastic urban yet decadent style, the home spa look is holding its own in the aspirational stakes.

“Many consumers would like a sleek, spa-like bathroom and there are some key products that can help to achieve this look and quality of experience,” claimed Sven Rensinghoff, head of marketing at Bette.

“Enamelled steel flush to floor shower areas, like the BetteFloor, that give a ‘wetroom’ look without any of the associated potential problems are growing in popularity because they are permanently waterproof, durable and easy to clean, as well as being accessible for all.”

“We are seeing a steady increase in demand for our enamelled steel baths too,” he added. “Their superior durability, stability and light reflecting qualities, together with new advances in their formation and enamelling mean you can offer clients baths with flowing lines and minimal rim widths, like the BetteLux. We are also seeing more bathroom designers add some statement colour to the bathroom – using baths like the freestanding BetteSilhouette bicolour, which has an interior of white gloss and an exterior in a choice of colours, including new violet.”

David Osborne, Managing Director of Roman, agreed that when it comes to bathroom design, the key trend is to create a spa-like sanctuary. “Indulgent products which look great are the key trend,” he said. “So it’s all about spacious enclosures, walk-ins and

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Siematic’s SE 8008 and S2 cabinetry harmonises with the living area. the tall wall cabinets almost disappear from view as they integrate with the FloatingSpace wall panels, creating a sleek and minimalist look. transforming the kitchen island into a decorative piece of furniture, glass cabinets with polished nickel door frames have been positioned to face out of the island unit into the living space.

Defining the core working part of the kitchen, the niche area features a striking dark marble which is also repeated in the island countertop, creating fluidity and continuity throughout the design. Glossy black lacquer lower cabinets also help to zone this area of the kitchen and provide a beautiful contrast to the agate grey lacquer used throughout the living area.

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Bespoke Sculptures from Roman wet-rooms. The styling of these products is very minimalist, with a frameless finish and clear 10mm thick glass. Likewise, low level trays have become a must to reinforce this designer finish.

“One of the other trends we have seen as a manufacturer is towards bespoke products.

Many of the specifiers we are working with

now want to choose not only the shape and style of the enclosure, but down to the finer details such as the hinges, handles and framing. They want to create a specification that totally works in their design space.

We launched a Project Specification Guide in response to this and it allows specifiers to pick and choose every part of their showering specification.”

The recent ISH expo in Frankfurt left visitors buzzing with inspiration. Rachel Martin, Director of Merchandising at C.P. Hart, noted that technology is big news when it comes to the bathroom. “Hansgrohe, Dornbracht, Toto , Viega and Grohe are among the key designers investing heavily in making technology in the bathroom more accessible and affordable,” she said. “Specifically,

44 : in.VOGUE Hansgrohe has introduced the Select range which incorporates a “push button” mechanism which alters the flow of both fixed and hand-held shower heads. In terms of finishes and materials, gloss is becoming less prominent with Kerlite taking centre stage. This modern material gives a matt, almost stone-like finish and works well on a wide range of bathroom furniture.

Other popular textures and finishes include linen prints and wood-grain, while grey is definitely the colour of choice”.

Technology in bathrooms is usually discreet, with complex temperature control systems hiding behind very simple to use buttons!

“Despite the growth of hi-tech gadgets for the home, we are noticing that consumers are seeking bathroom products with intuitive technology to make life easier,” said Geoff Wickett, Hansgrohe’s Marketing Manager.

“The new Raindance Select programme from Hansgrohe doesn’t come with a complex set of user instructions, but simply in the form of an elegant button which controls the water source with one click. Users need to simply click the Select button, either on the shower itself to change spray mode, or on the shower control in order to switch between shower heads or to the bath filler.”

The bathroom industry is entering a period of design innovation particularly in the development of more hygienic WCs, explained Rob Jull Managing Director of RAK UK. “For the first time in many decades the traditional toilet has attracted the attention of many of the industry’s top designers to produce toilets which are genuinely more suited to the needs of the present day,” he claimed.

“From our early involvement in rimless WC

Flush to floor: Bette demand some four years ago it is clear that the new design process would be a great benefit to both private home and the commercial applications, so we became one of the first in the market following the original demand of HTM64 for full rimless pans,” Rob added. “A fully open rim makes the flushing and cleaning of a WC pan completely transparent and must be a good thing in the long run. Once we all get used to our toilets looking slightly different it will surely become the norm throughout the industry.”

Space-saving is still a consideration, whether because of the smaller footprint of some new homes, or as additional bathrooms are built in to existing bedrooms.

As consumers become more discerning,

seeking quality products that are well designed but with an affordable price tag, manufacturers such as Kaldewei are pulling out all the stops to develop products that offer unprecedented value in terms of design and performance.

Kaldewei’s new Cayono bath is part of their Advantage (entry level) product segment. “Its clever design features space saving outer dimensions with a generous interior,” described Angela Ortmann-Torbett, Kaldewei Sales Director, West Europe. “The completely flat base is available with antislip enamel finishing allowing safe footing for comfortable showering.”

With seemingly no limits on the choice of materials and styles for bathrooms, you can really clean up!

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The BETTELUX bath is available in three sizes with coordinating washbasins also available.

BETTE has launched its award winning, freestanding BETTESILHOUETTE baths in a striking two-colour violet and white option, BETTEBICOLOUR. The baths have an exterior of on-trend violet and a white interior, with a perfect meeting of the two enamel colours at the rim. They are also available in a black and white BICOLOUR option or in a choice of over 1,000 single colour options.

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You Big Softy!

Soft furnishings and fabrics add colour and texture to any room; Juliet Davies curls up with the season’s favourites

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rom a simple facelift with new cushions to creating a whole look around a sumptuously-upholstered sofa, fabrics and soft furnishings have massive design impact.

an otherwise plain room,” added Gemma.

“Quant from Kai is a stunning distressed chenille upholstery fabric which will not only add colour into your interior but the texture invites it to be touched!”

“Mix yellows, greens and blues to create an uplifting palette of colours; combine stripes, checks or florals for a relaxed country feel in your living room,” advised senior designer at Kai, Gemma Drury. “Our Brodie Collection combines these patterns and also introduces different textures and techniques with beautiful embroideries and sophisticated wool blend woven fabrics – greens in a living room will help bring the outside in and create a calm, relaxing feel.”

“Graphic designs like our Abira Collection can be used in any room to add a splash of colour or to create a contemporary look.

Stunning embroidered fabrics in fun colour combinations give you the freedom to select one design to use as a statement piece or combine a few designs to create a modern, retro feel in your home.

“Or add bright accents in your home with a colourful upholstered piece of furniture.

This is a perfect way to introduce colour into

The Abira Collection from Kai creates a contemporary look

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Julia Brendel enjoys the sculpted feel of different textures with traditionally woven fabrics

Pinch of Salt Home are experiencing a strong sense of nostalgia There is a clear trend in which New Media and Technology is becoming far more involved – digital printing is spreading from clothing to walls, tiles and sofas. “This technique enables a new freedom of design whilst remaining environmentally friendly,” said Julia Brendel, whose designer fabrics and luxurious textiles include cushions, lampshades, bed throws and tablecloths.

“Most of my fabrics are traditionally woven at the moment and this remains a conscious

decision as I like the sculpted feel of different textures that digital printing can imitate for the eye, but can’t for touch. It also suits my current collections when the connection between the finished product and good craftsmanship is so obvious.

“It’s clear that hands were involved in the process, not just computer drives.

Furthermore, there is a degree of continuity and history in creating designs in the 21st

Century on looms that were used for the same process over a hundred years ago for other designers. New technology is, however, here to stay and I look forward to seeing just how far I can push it forward!”

Liz Cann, Design Director at Sanderson, Zoffany, Morris & Co. is also enjoying the freedom that digital printing brings.

“Whimsical prints such as Jubilee Square and large scale feature prints such Sussex Downs, both from our new Designer Options collections are very popular at the moment as they offer an alternative to traditional floral motifs and appeal to younger customers,” she claimed.

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50 : in.VOGUE “Digitally printed designs such as Varese that offer an increased degree of detail, colour or scale are now much more affordable and are bringing a new contemporary style to many print designs.

Two of our most popular print cloths for curtains are a beautiful spun linen/viscose cloth that has the look of linen, but without the creasing, and cotton satin. Both these qualities drape beautifully, a factor that is very important for many curtain makers.”

Silk weaves such as damasks and taffetas always look luxurious and beautiful but can be very expensive. “Many mills have now developed polyester yarns which, when woven on silk looms, look almost identical to silk but at a much more affordable price. They also have the advantage of being immune to sunlight, unlike silk,” Liz explained. “Wool is another popular trend as it offers warmth and texture and also drapes extremely well, even some upholstery weights. It is a quality that works well in both traditional and contemporary interiors.”

You’d expect films and music to influence interiors, but so does economics! Whilst hemlines may follow the stockmarket – being lower in times of recession – this is reflected in decor too; in this downturn we all crave the ‘good old times’!

“In the current economic climate there is a strong sense of nostalgia when it comes to fabric designs,” observed Sarah CampbellLloyd of Pinch of Salt Home. “Floral prints and patchwork quilts are definitely back in fashion, providing a homey feel. Lots of colourful cushions lying on the sofa, or the bed add style to any space, whilst also making rooms more uplifting and tasty.

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52 : in.VOGUE One other strong trend is floral and insect prints, with butterflies coming to the fore this summer.” Also noting that tradition is slowly making its way back in vogue is Berkshire-based Northcroft Fabrics, who specialise in luxury fabrics, from velvets to silk damasks and weaves for both upholstery and soft furnishings.

“We have seen a growing interest recently in more traditional fabrics, such as velvets, for upholstery as well as curtains,” said Northcroft Director John Kitching. “We are finding that mohair and other high end fibres such as silk and wool/cashmere blends are increasing in popularity. They are preferred over their modern counterparts for their ability to add a touch of class and luxury to most interiors. Classic velvets are being used for both modern and traditional applications, showing the need for a more refined, sophisticated look even in contemporary settings.”

For durability and both tradition and cuttingedge fashion, leather ticks every box!

“Neutral shades continue to play a very important role in leather and creating accents,” observed Chirag Patel, Managing Director of CrestJMT Leather. “Trends in upholstery leather continue to change and shift every year. The changes are often subtle, but collectively can create a different look and feel. With the variety of textures and finishes and the presence of time, leather can take on a very different look.”

Soft furnishings successfully meet a multifaceted brief; to be a visual and tactile treat, to be uplifting or relaxing, and to supply a sense of nostalgia or to help create a memory – no small feat for a fabric!

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Perfectly Balanced

Kitchen Designer of the Year Colin Wong tells us ‘how I met the brief’ with his distinctive brand of contemporary design, influenced by feng shui, with this beautiful Edinburgh project

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gainst the dramatic backdrop of the Tower of London, a hush in anticipation as the tenth annual Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards are announced.

Moments later Colin Wong is beside awards host and media personality Oliver Heath, displaying an award for Kitchen Designer of the Year!

Rewind to early 2012 and Colin is being

briefed by a professional couple who are building their dream home on Lanark Road in the south west Edinburgh suburb of Colinton. They want to make their kitchen the social hub of their new home, to make the most of their natural surroundings, and to create clean lines without looking stark or as if the space takes itself too seriously.

The sleek, spacious and modern new-build had five bedrooms, an established garden, a movie room and a rather awkward kitchen space, which included a separate kitchen, utility room and dining room. “At this stage, I felt these rooms were at odds with the open, contemporary feel of the rest of the house. And there was simply no ‘wow factor’. The garden stole all the glory!” Colin explains. “Initially puzzled by the initial spatial layout, it was explained to me that there was a major steel post off centre to the space, and the walls had been positioned to conceal it.’’

“At first, I, like everyone else involved with the project, saw the steel post as a restrictive element to be worked around, and became rather obsessed by it – man versus post. But then, after some time at the drawing board, I really felt that I wanted in fact to work with it. I felt it needed some companionship to create the symmetry needed in the space. Post or no post, this was what the space was asking for.”

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“This was the catalyst that allowed me to transform the fractured space into a bold, bright, open-plan space.”

From that point on, the post instead of being hidden, became an integral part of an island ‘close’ to the centre – but now the heart and second focal point of the space, the other

being the incredible view. Bespoke stud supports, shallower than the depth of the island furniture itself, gave an impression of the island floating and offset the strength of its supports, as well as echoing the position of the house – balanced on a slope.

The supports created the effect of a commercial ‘chef’s pass’ for an air of theatre

in the style of the best restaurants. They also acted as a picture-frame for the ‘painting’ that was the stunning view to the tiered garden behind, visible through a series of glazed sliding doors. It was important that the design complemented this main existing focal point, without trying to compete or detracting from it.

Colin is drawn to designing items in sets of three

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The island has the impression of floating The furniture for the sink run of units was aligned to complement the island, and the imposing tall appliance bank that usually overpowers a kitchen was recessed into the wall to avoid being too dominating or creating one focal point too many.

The view could be enjoyed in full from the comfy seating and a fun dining area. It was also reflected in a mirrored splashback behind the sink station to the breakfast bar on the island, where diners would be sitting with their backs to the window. This

mirroring also added to the sense of light and space. The principle of symmetry carries through in every detail, including the two sets of draining grooves either side of the sink, rather than a single set.

Colin’s design ethos is that the space itself is more important than the designer or the client and must always be considered first before adapting it to the people who will inhabit it. Every space has an optimum layout. This scenario was no different in that the optimum spatial layout was created,

Colin accepting his Kitchen Designer of the Year Award

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58 : in.BRIEF then the details were tailored to suit the client’s tastes. Colin’s design incorporates some of his design beliefs which see him drawn to designing items in sets of three – which can be seen by the pendant lighting, bar stools and tall units – a ‘magic’ number in design that, according to Colin, always looks better than two or four.

A feature colour of burnt orange was set against a neutral palette of soft whites and greys, with a splash of mulberry too at the request of the couple.

Whilst it is hard to pin Colin down to any specific style of designing, his portfolio is peppered with designs that show a strong contemporary style with sleek Germanic lines and gentle curves utilising robust, bordering on sometimes industrial, materials. He also likes to source bespoke ‘shabby’ pieces of furniture or lighting to complete the look.

For this project, he used appliances by Neff, a Smeg sink with taps by Franke, furniture

by Haecker of Germany, work surfaces by Silestone and paint by Farrow & Ball. The

plain porcelain tile flooring was chosen for its ‘blank canvas’ effect, to prevent it from becoming a feature in its own right.

Colin credits a time of global travel and living overseas for giving him an international outlook and style in his work. As a resident of Canada and Hong Kong he carried out design and building project-management for retail, restaurants and nightclubs as well as residential projects.

Travel and food are running themes in his career, as Colin has also owned

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On his return to Edinburgh, Colin set up a design and renovation company to undertake the purchase and refurbishment of period properties in the city.

He then set up kitchen design studio Development Direct in 2002 to work with architects, interior designers, developers, retail and residential clients, providing full in-house design, project management and turnkey service. In 2006 he added a newbuild division which specialises in the design and build of bespoke new homes.

His signature style is also influenced by the principles of feng shui, part of his Chinese heritage. Feng shui, translated directly into English as ‘wind-water’, is an ancient Chinese system of auspicious orientation, originally applied to spiritual spaces but now also used in the home and places of business. It centres on the idea of energy flow or qi riding on the wind but being retained by water. Qi translates as ‘breath’ and is pronounced ‘chi’.

In the Lanark Road design, feng shui elements included bringing the outdoors inside through the mirroring and framing of the garden, increasing natural light with an additional slot window, and setting the units back to create room for the dining area to breathe. The result is a perfectly balanced, bright and energetic living space.

This all led to the design, as part of a portfolio of recent work, earning Colin the accolade of Kitchen Designer of the Year in the latest Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

The view meant that initially the garden stole all the glory “It was a privilege to have my work seen and appreciated by such leaders in UK design. I live, love and breathe design, from the big idea to the smallest detail – it’s always at the forefront of my business,” said

Colin. Most importantly though, the clients were delighted with their new kitchen space, which balanced simplicity with sophistication in Colin’s inimitable style.

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Lathams Add Exciting New Surface Solutions James Latham has added a number of innovative surface solutions to its already extensive portfolio, which are set to have a big impact – especially among interior designers and architects

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xclusive to James Latham in the UK, Allure is an exciting range of surface materials which, as well as six different types of real stone laminate, includes an extensive palette of high-gloss bold and vibrant acrylic colours as well as a high-gloss wood grain. plus, there’s a range of eco-friendly reconstituted veneers in patterns such as rosewood and Ebony.

A totally original product, Valchromat is a coloured mDF in which the colour runs throughout the entire board. With eight vibrant colours in the range, Valchromat is certain to be popular within the UK shop fitting and furniture manufacturing sectors where bold and impactful colours are part of the specification. plus, it has been approved by the British Standards Association as safe to use in the manufacture of children’s toys. nevamar is a High pressure Laminate suitable for use in hotels, restaurants and bars, airports, hospitals, retail shops

Allure and other commercial environments. it incorporates a unique, patented Armoured protection (Arp) technology which stands up to more abuse than similar products. the result is an extremely hard-wearing decorative material that looks newer for longer which also makes it ideal for residential installations.

HiF-Finesse offers furniture makers, interior designers and architects an option which they have not had before, allowing them to respond to new trends, creating a distinctive and elegant appearance. With a mixture of contemporary designs and patterns, inspired by the flowing, dynamic shapes of the natural elements, HiF-Finesse offers eleven

embossed mDF panels which are supplied with their own unique textured finish.

“We have a history and expertise in bringing new and innovative products to the UK market and i’m certain that these latest additions will have a big impact within the A&D sector,” said Chris Sutton, director of James Latham. “James Latham now offers one of the UK’s widest ranges of innovative surface solutions, all available from one supplier, and directly from stock at all nine of our nationwide panel distribution sites.”

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BIID Announces 2013 Honorary Fellowships The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is excited to announce Thomas Heatherwick and James Dyson as two of its Honorary Fellows for 2013

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homas Heatherwick and James dyson will be presented with their Honorary Fellowships at the 2013 biid Annual Conference, “design invention: Where Art and Science Collide” (RibA HQ, Portland Place, London on Thursday 27th June 2013).

years it took to develop his first vacuum cleaner, James was also battling to convince other manufacturers to embrace his new technology – and then protect his invention when they copied it. He has a reputation for taking risks and using frustration as a fuel for creativity and solving problems.

Thomas Heatherwick owns Heatherwick Studio which he founded in 1994. described

by Sir Terence Conran as a “Leonardo da Vinci of our times’, he is one of the country’s most original creative talents. He has produced everything from sculptural chairs forged from the world’s largest aluminium extruder and the stunning Olympic cauldron to a bridge that rolls open and closed and an exuberant seed bank, ‘hairy’ with fibre-optic lights (the award-winning UK Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo).

“Our Honorary Fellowships are incredibly important to the institute,” says Sue Timney, biid President. “They provide an opportunity to recognise those who have inspired and influenced designers today. As an institute we genuinely value the amazing originality, flair and creativity that make Thomas and James such eminent and respected figures in the design world. We are delighted to confer these Honorary Fellowships in recognition of their immense achievements. it’s also a mark of our own stature and progress in recent times that, in return, such great designers can accept our invitation and be a part of the institute in the years ahead.”

british designer James dyson attended the Royal College of Art and studied architecture. but instead of colonnades and cladding, robust marine engineering was the order of the day as he developed a flat-hulled, high-speed landing craft and, with it, his passion for engineering. during the five

The biid Honorary Fellowships will be presented at this year’s conference; “design invention: Where Art and Science Collide”.

The day-long event will explore the

James dyson dynamics and changing creative landscape in design, through the experiences of global experts and practitioners. The 2012 conference, entitled “Celebrating british design”, attracted an audience of more than 170 people and featured high profile speakers from a range of design disciplines.

More information regarding the conference and further Honorary Fellows will be announced shortly. Visit www. biid.org.uk or follow @BIIDtalk on twitter for constant updates.

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Designworks tiles: Magical Mosaic Murals From bespoke mosaic murals to slip resistant tiles, Designworks does it all‌

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esignworks is the dedicated contracts division of leading tile manufacturer and distributor original Style. original Style has been supplying tiles for over 21 years and supplies over 2,000 distributors in over 60 countries worldwide.

With a comprehensive product portfolio encompassing natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, mosaic and anti-slip floor tiles, the brand offers a solution for any commercial or residential project.

attractive finish. the tiles offer exceptional performance in domestic, commercial, industrial and leisure environments, boasting anti-slip ratings from r10 – r12; Dorset Woolliscroft slip resistant tiles are in use in many demanding settings such as train stations and a north Sea oil rig. the entire range is fully vitrified, suitable for internal and external areas.

the highly skilled team at Designworks has collaborated with a wide range of professionals from architects to interior designers and specifiers. A range of prestigious projects has been undertaken worldwide including luxury yachts, cruise liners, Hollywood homes, spas, bars, restaurants and even private palaces. the impressive portfolio spans high end commercial and residential projects so the team benefits from a unique level of experience.

Designworks also features dazzling mosaics specifically designed for use in commercial spaces. textured aluminium, leather-look, fabric and metal are just a few of the options within the vast range guaranteed to make a bold statement. the company offers an expert design service whereby any high resolution image can be replicated as an eye-catching mosaic mural, or designs can be placed in areas such as swimming pools for a striking finish. Whether the required result is discreet functionality or all out glamour, the vast range of products coupled with the skilled team at Designworks offers a solution for all projects.

the Dorset Woolliscroft range of anti slip floor tiles is ideal for situations where safety is as much of a concern as an

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BIID Supports Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair 2013 The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is proud to announce its support for the 2013 Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair (6-16 June 2013, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London), with Guy Oliver presenting a highlight talk as part of the established show

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uy Oliver, a BIID member, has a background in Architectural and Design History from the University of Edinburgh. Guy is an Attingham Scholar and trained with Imogen of Sybil Colefax and John Fowler Ltd, and Michael Inchbald, as well as working on solo projects before joining David Laws in 1994, where he assumed ownership in 2002 and is currently Managing Director of Oliver Laws Ltd. Guy is also Creative Director of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation.

On Wednesday 12 June, from 2.30pm, Guy will present an inspiring and informative talk. Following Guy’s session there will be an exclusive drinks reception for BIID members, where they can network with industry partners and other designers.

“The Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair is a prestigious and influential event,” explains Sue Timney, BIID President. “It is a hugely significant event for designers, and the BIID is pleased to be supporting the

Guy Oliver fair again this year. The show is bound to have beautiful one-off pieces from specialist dealers, providing the perfect opportunity for interior designers to source high quality products.”

The Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair is an important date for designers and attracts a variety of collectors and enthusiasts, including many famous names. For tickets and information visit www.olympia-artantiques.com

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Enhance your property, whatever its style or age, with a modern entertainment system based around Amina Invisible Loudspeakers.

Amina will be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live this May so please do come along to hear invisible sound first hand.

Stand L182 : 4th – 12th May : Excel London Scan the QR code for quick access to our website or call to arrange a demonstration. t: +44 1480 354390 | e: inspired@amina.co.uk | w: www.amina.co.uk

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BIID Announces Free Student Membership The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced that from April 2013 it is providing free admission to the Institute for all student members

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e want to encourage and support new talent within the design industry,” explains Hayley Manning, Associate and Student Director. “We appreciate that students aren’t always financially stable so, by removing the student membership charge, we can offer membership benefits to all students, no matter what their financial situation. This in turn will help us to nurture future talent and strengthen professionalism within our industry.”

By joining the Institute, students are given the opportunity to be part of an established, highly respected and professional body.

Becoming a member provides endless possibilities to learn more through a wide and varied range of Continuing Professional Development seminars, events and lectures. It also opens up the channels of communication between students, the Institute and industry professionals.

As part of this membership category, students are also able to participate in the Annual Mentoring Programme and

Hayley Manning given access to the Members’ Area on the website, where news, diary listings and staff vacancies are frequently posted. Alongside being part of the only body for interior design to be called an Institute (as granted by the Secretary of State in 2009), student members receive complimentary industry/ fair tickets and discounts on trade magazines and 10% off purchases at RIBA Bookshops.

The Institute offers membership to students as an introduction to the activities of the organisation. To become a student member of the BIID you must be enrolled on an accredited course.

Please visit www.biid.org.uk/how-tojoin-student to check if you qualify.

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Granite Transformations: As Seen On TV!

Muraspec Have It Covered At Clerkenwell

Many people have adopted an ‘improve not move’ mindset, and Granite transformations, which makes and installs replacement work surfaces and cabinet doors for kitchens and bathrooms, is at the forefront of this trend. typically transforming customers’ properties in just a day or so, they were the obvious choice for channel 4 series ‘double Your House For Half the Price’, hosted by Sarah Beeny. Granite transformations supplied its best-selling Black Star worktop material and Brillante ‘mosaics on a mattress’ splashbacks for the major kitchen extension in Hinckley.

01892 509680 www.granitetransformations.co.uk

Visitors to the Muraspec Pavilion at ‘covered’ at clerkenwell design Week will be among the first to see Muraspec’s latest designs for Spring/Summer. the latest additions to their 20oz type II contract collection will be unveiled, following the success of the designs launched in Autumn. Also on show will be Muraspec’s updated opulence collection (pictured) – silks and printed suedes that are perfect for interior schemes where understated luxury is the aim. these wallcoverings are Euroclass fire rated, cE compliant and come with EPds. 08705 117 118 www.muraspec.com

Parapan® launch new colour - Zest Yellow!

High gloss, acrylic Parapan® is now available in the UK in Zest Yellow bringing the choice of glorious colours to 24. The comprehensive palette includes sophisticated neutrals and vibrant brights offering a brilliance and depth of colour that is UV stable and will never fade.

Already a favourite with many of the UK’s leading kitchen & bathroom designers because it is non porous and easy to keep clean, Parapan® is an extremely versatile material with huge potential for creative applications throughout the house.

Available in 18mm thickness for doors, drawers and panels and 4mm for splash backs, Parapan® can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed into curves for rounded cupboards. The simplicity of the material means it can be fitted with any style of handle or with a choice of integrated finger pulls and edge treatments.

The ‘mirror–like’ quality of Parapan® makes it the perfect complement for wood and other surfaces where a variety of textures and colours are required.

If you would like to hear more about Parapan® or receive literature or samples please contact the team on 01482 440680 or email: info@parapan.co.uk www.parapan.co.uk

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Don’t Be Half ’Art-ed At last! The Art Light has arrived

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his is the ‘whole’ picture-lighting solution for which the Art World has been clamouring. Gone are the shiny foreheads and over-exposed skies; the damaging tungsten hot-spots; the chilly colour-draining effect of standard LED striplights.

Drawing on years of specialist work with art collections around the world, and combining the best in cutting edge technology and flexible design, we bring you The Art Light which delivers all the following benefits: • Low energy, durable and replaceable LED lamps • Excellent colour rendering • No damaging heat or UV emissions • Sleek, discreet and elegant, with concealed light heads • A range of sizes and finishes, standard and bespoke

• LIGHTS THE WHOLE PAINTING – EVENLY – FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

This is achieved through a unique combination of lensed LED heads, which can be: • selectively positioned across the picture span • interchangeable between several beam profiles • variably angled against the face of the picture These features give unprecedented control over the distribution and uniformity of the light, which can be tailored to suit any piece of Art - of whatever shape or size.

Art Lights can also be transferred between paintings of different dimensions; simple re-configuration and re-alignment of the light heads makes them re-usable time and again.

Whatever is required will be calculated by us and delivered to you, ready for installation. It is also our pleasure to provide a fully bespoke service of consultancy, installation and focusing, according to your wishes.

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Hansgrohe: New Raindance Select E300 3jet Showerpipe

One-For-All From Britton Bathrooms

the innovative raindance Select collection from Hansgrohe offers the choice of spray modes with a simple push button ‘select’ operation. the new raindance Select E300 3jet overhead shower (shown here on the showerpipe) features a new third style of spray called rainStream. rows of cascading shower nozzles project the water in a uniform curtain which keeps its shape all the way down to the ground. this is switched on and off by a button on the thermostat.

01372 465 655 enquiries@hansgrohe.co.uk www.hansgrohe.co.uk

the new Britton Bathrooms range from the Bathroom Brands Group is a true one stop source, this exciting new brand includes four sanitaryware designs, furniture, brassware and accessories supported by an easy to use consumer brochure and website, both packed with appealing lifestyle photography and the backing of one of Europe’s biggest bathroom companies. cube S20, curve S30, Fine S40 and tall S48 are the four ranges; common sizing throughout means that pieces can be mixed and matched with ease.

0845 539 0055 www.brittonbathrooms.com

Kaldewei: A New Dimension In Bathing With Sound Wave

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Sound Wave is the first audio system for Kaldewei 3.5mm steel enamel baths that plays music from Bluetoothenabled devices such as tablets, smartphones or laptops. With the bath acting as the sound box, it provides an audio experience with a difference – with or without water! Simply pair up your Bluetooth device (up to a maximum of eight per household) to play your favourite tunes. And if you already own a Kaldewei bath, all models can be retro-fitted with Sound Wave.

0800 840 9770 info-uk@kaldewei.com www.kaldewei.co.uk

click from Moduleo is a uniquely flexible flooring solution!

Manufactured with patented push down technology, each piece simply locks directly into place, giving the same stunning aesthetic qualities as a traditional installation, without the need for adhesive. click from Moduleo is scuff-proof, waterproof, absorbs sound, and can even be used in bathrooms and kitchens. Its variety of natural finishes including stone and wood is easy clean and can be used with under-floor heating.

01332 851 500 www.moduleo.co.uk

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Lano To Embrace The May Design Series

Salice To Display Innovative Range At kbb

Visitors to Interiors LDN can view a variety of top end residential carpet collections and hospitality flooring concepts from Lano that will inspire luxurious design schemes in areas large and small. Lano’s stand will include the sumptuous Ultimo collection of residential carpets, renowned for its lavish textures and stunning designs, and bespoke broadloom collections including the Walk of Fame Axminster range, the tufted Carve, the go-to carpet for sumptuous textured designs, the tufted graphics Suite concept and the Chameleon chromojet printed concepts.

00800 5266 5266 marketing@lano.com www.lano.com

At Stand J40 visitors can view Salice’s extensive selection of furniture fittings for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms including their unique titanium finish hinges. Retaining the technology and functionality of the Salice hinge range, the new finish offers an aesthetic compatibility with today’s modern furniture designs, coupled with improved corrosive resistance compared to the classic nickel-plated finish. Visitors can also view Salice’s stylish Bortoluzzi co-planar sliding door system and their Futura range of concealed drawer runners.

01480 413 831 www.saliceuk.co.uk

New Ceiling Solution Launched By Hunter Douglas Hunter Douglas has a long tradition of innovation and is launching a Baffle ceiling solution to the UK that is ideal for large spaces, offering an adjustable and design-led system that make them the perfect bespoke solution for major developments.

The Baffle ceilings are created for both indoor and outdoor commercial applications and works well for larger sites such as conference centres, airports and sports stadia, as well as office and retail settings. The adaptable carrier system allows baffles to slide back for easy access to lighting, sprinklers, and diffusers.

All Hunter Douglas panels contain from 70% to 95% recycled content and are created with a proprietary manufacturing process that ensures clean lines and durability. The system offers a wide choice of colours and finishes, providing designers and specifiers with a large degree of flexibility.

01543 275 757 info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Sample Vorwerk’s Delights At Interiors LDN

Lyndon Design Extends ‘Arthur’ Collection

Visitors to Interiors LdN will have the chance to see the brand new rE/coVEr green resilient flooring collection by Vorwerk at stand W31 and view its high-grade ecological elastomeric construction up close - the organic polyurethane rE/ coVEr green floors are produced from almost 90% regenerative raw materials. Available in twometre width, rE/coVEr green floors achieve best-in-class low life-cycle costs. Vorwerk will also be unveiling its recently redeveloped woven broadloom collection of contemporary contracted-rated carpet, Nandou.

020 7096 5090 www.vorwerk-carpet.com

the success of Lyndon design’s flagship Arthur seating collection has led to the introduction of a ‘high back booth’ version available in both sofa and armchair options. Born out of limited edition bespoke orders, Arthur reflects the cutting edge of seating design and cleanline shapes, maximizing comfort and privacy in a variety of settings, whilst making a strong design statement. Arthur can be specified in contrasting fabrics and colours, with all versions available in six width and panel options.

01242 584 897 www.lyndon.co.uk

Roman’s Guide Proving Popular! The Interiors Group Fit-Out Launched last September, roman’s Chinese Visa Centre

Project Specification Guide is a popular choice amongst designers and specifiers. Allowing choice of every component to create their specific shower enclosure design, it’s available via a dedicated website and also in a printed brochure. the Guide is broken down into a number of categories including Glass options, Hinges, Handle options and Wall & ceiling Bracing Systems, completed with finishing touches including Wetroom Systems and Infinity trays, with colour, stone effects, finishes and size options available.

0845 050 7611 brochures@roman-showers.com www.roman-showers.com

the Interiors Group have fitted out the chinese Visa centre office in the city of London, working in conjunction with Edge design.

Provided with the initial brief to present the visa centre as a ‘Gateway to china’ both in the literal sense of entry following visa approval and in an experiential sense of chinese culture, the Interiors Group created a clean and contemporary palette of materials and finishes reminiscent of the craft and tradition associated with the heritage of china. www.interiorsgroup.co.uk

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Blum Show Committed Future At kbb LDN

Design at Knightsbridge At CDW 2013

Leading international furniture fittings manufacturer Blum uK will exhibit at kbb LdN stand F20 a vision of future commitment to the uK market, with increasing investment in customer service and exciting new products including the tANdEMBoX antaro system of drawerboxes and pull-outs, the award winning cLIPtop BLuMotIoN concealed range of hinges, and the SErVo-drIVE automatic electric opening and closing system. Staffing the stand will be Andrea Hillier and Matthew Walmsley who are in charge of Blum uK’s retail Services division.

01908 285 700 www.blum.com

Showing at clerkenwell design Week for the first time, design at Knightsbridge is presenting an innovative line-up of seating and tables for applications ranging from reception and lounge areas to meeting rooms, contemporary work spaces and breakout zones. Highlights include new models created exclusively for the company by James A Wright. All design at Knightsbridge seating and tables are manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Bradford using timber from renewable sources.

01274 731 900 design@knightsbridge-furniture.co.uk www.design-at-knightsbridge.co.uk

LG Hausys Launches New 2013 HI-MACS® Solid Colours

Bainbridge Goes To The Top Of The Class!

LG Hausys is introducing seven new fabulous colours to its solid surface HI-MAcS® palette in 2013. these new solid shades are based on global interior trends and inspired by the calmness of nature. HI-MAcS® does not absorb humidity and it is extremely stain resistant; its excellent thermoformability properties and imperceptible joints lets you adapt the material to the desired shapes and to create an almost infinite range of designs.

“You create the space, we bring you the right surface!” www.himacs.eu

the new Bainbridge sanitaryware range from Hudson reed offers complete flexibility for any bathroom size, with both floor and wall mounted basin options available. the contemporary soft square design brings a modern feel and complements the design of the Hudson reed super-deep baths. choose from a range of co-ordinating pan designs to complete your look. the Bainbridge range blends seamlessly with the variety of bath, tap, mirror and heating designs offered by Hudson reed.

01282 418 000 www.hudsonreed.co.uk

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