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Transform Your Garden With Bridgman Luxury Furniture
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For over 40 years, Bridgman has been designing, creating and supplying beautiful, comfortable furniture of quality and elegance. The luxury furniture company has five showroom locations including one in Enfield. Since their beginnings in 1977, Bridgman has created handmade British luxury crafted from the very best materials. The award-winning company believes that luxury furniture goes far beyond aesthetics as they can transform homes and gardens, allowing people to maximise the time spent relaxing and entertaining. grade acrylic fabric, a waterproof membrane and Teflon treated yarn. They are offered as standard across Bridgman’s All Seasons range.
QuALITY ALL WEATHER FuRNITuRE All of Bridgman’s garden furniture is made with quality materials that can remain outside all year long; in rain, snow, hail, sun… you name it. Of course, their unique fully waterproof cushions make
THE FIRST EVER FuLLY WATERPROOF cuSHIONS Bridgman is proud to have created the industry’s first and only fully waterproof cushions which are also virtually stain-proof. Go on their website homepage and watch a video of their waterproof cushions being tested against heavy rain and red wine. Plus, the cushions can withstand coffee... and even bleach. This means that people can spend more time enjoying their garden without any stresses.
Bridgman spent six years developing and refining the innovative cushions that make use of marine
amazing additions to the all-weather frames too. This is just one of the many reasons that people love Bridgman.
FuRNITuRE GuARANTEES With thousands of happy customers (in fact, a survey shows that 98% of their customers were overjoyed with their product and service), Bridgman is a household name. Depending on the furniture collection you look at, they have guarantees up to an impressive 10 years.
LuxuRY FuRNITuRE cOLLEcTIONS There are so many beautiful collections to pick from. For example, they have gorgeous dining collections handcrafted from our durable all-seasons pure rattan weave in mushroom brown. The furniture boasts high-quality tables, chairs, unique fully waterproof cushions and the 10 year guarantee. Another popular choice is the Cliveden Collection which was made in collaboration with the National Trust and offers an effortless lounging and dining experience with its stunning pieces. The unrivalled All Seasons collection also has the impressive 10 year guarantee.
NATIONAL TRuST cOLLABORATION The family-run business is now the sole manufacturer producing garden furniture that bears the National Trust name. Bridgman was selected by the National Trust to collaborate in the creation of their Cliveden Collection which features a beautiful dining and lounging garden furniture collection, suitable for the most discerning customer.
SPEcIAL OFFERS While stocks last, get yourself onto their website or into the Enfield showroom to find amazing deals on luxurious furniture. Their special offers, combined with their standard fast and free delivery, means you will be saving without compromising on style or comfort.
cARIBBEAN BLINDS cOLLABORATION Bridgman customers can unwind on their luxurious furniture in the sun, shade or shelter beneath the award-winning terrace canopy with Caribbean Blinds. The canopies pair perfectly with Bridgman furniture as they mirror in quality and elegance. It certainly is a partnership of luxury. You will be able to view these beautiful blinds in our Enfield showroom.
BRIDGMAN’S SISTER cOMPANY SNuG Bridgman is the sister company of Snug – the Sofa in a Box Company.
Robert Bridgman, son of our founder Peter Bridgman, established Snug Shack in 2019 and invented the Sofa in a Box. The Sofa in a Box is a high-quality and
comfortable self-assembly sofa that is delivered within 3 days and takes just 3 minutes to assemble without the need for tools.
Snug sofas can be found within Bridgman showrooms. You will find their dedicated sections sign-posted where you can try out the comfortable self-assembly sofas. Visit Snug online at www.snugsofa.com
VISIT BRIDGMAN ONLINE OR IN - STORE Browse through Bridgman furniture at www. bridgman.co.uk or visit your nearest showroom in Enfield and experience the luxury first-hand. Find the perfect furniture for your home and garden. Browse through our luxury collections and enjoy free delivery on all of your orders. www.bridgman.co.uk
Holiday At Home
From flip flops and sunnies to brollies and wellies, our constant changing weather often dampens the enjoyment from the outdoor space, which is why clients when designing gardens are keen for covered areas that provide flexible shade and shelter, enabling them to make the most of their outdoor space.
Caribbean Blinds, the pre-eminent name in external shading, have been designing, manufacturing and installing for over 30 years, the very finest external shading systems that transform the use, functionality and enjoyment from all types of spaces. From stylish patio awnings that provide instant shade and shelter to innovative external blinds that offer unbeatable heat and light control to their award winning pergola, with opening and closing aluminium louvered roofs that enable year round use of the outdoor space, Caribbean Blinds has the perfect external shading system for every application, requirement and budget.
Louvered roof pergolas marketed under the exclusive brand - Outdoor Living Pod TM
from Caribbean Blinds are the ultimate luxury outdoor living solution and as the name suggests they are designed for people who want to live life outdoors. Their Prestige Outdoor Living Pod TM
is the pinnacle of Caribbean Blinds range and one of the most sought after terrace coverings on the market thanks to its ingenious design. Not only do the roof louvers on this innovative pergola canopy rotate allowing your to play with light and shade, but they slide completely open for maximum sunlight and the open air alfresco lifestyle. And when the louvers are closed, the roof is completely water, wind and even snow tight.
Options including windproof screens to the
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sides, ambient LED perimeter lighting and instant infra-red heaters ensure a cosy and pleasant environment on the terrace all year round.
And like all their louvered roofs, it’s constructed from super strong, corrosion resistant, powdercoated aluminium for durability and longevity along with being low maintenance and features clean streamline lines with concealed fixings and integrated motors, plus even colour co-ordinated stitching on the optional side screens – the standard finishing touches and attention to detail you can expect from a premium Caribbean Blinds products.
From open to closed at the touch of a button no other garden room offers the same flexibility and possibilities Caribbean Blinds Outdoor Living Pod TM
can. Perfect for outdoor lounging and dining along with housing hot tubs, swimspas plus outdoor kitchens and even gyms, the Outdoor Living Pod TM has endless functions and uses.
Be inspired and discover first hand the superior features and benefits of owning an all weather Outdoor Living Pod TM
by visiting Caribbean Blinds showsite in Sudbury, Suffolk. Discuss your requirements with their knowledgeable team and be inspired about how you can create your very own slice of paradise in your garden. Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd 0344 800 1947 info@cbsolarshading.co.uk www.cbsolarshading.co.uk Head Office, Factory & Showsite: Woodhall Business Park, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 1WH
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Beetle swivel chair by gubi, £1,131 Kelvin lEdtable lamp by Flos, £315
Get To Work On Your Home Office With Our 2020 Style Guide
Words BY: anna hoWEll, chaplins interiors Editor
It’s no secret that the world of work is changing. With the rise of co-working and freelancing, it’s now possible to get down to business in just about any location. And yet if we’ve learnt anything from the sterile interiors of the early 90s, it’s that environment matters. Recent studies suggest that a well-designed space can lead to significant boosts in productivity and cognitive function — quantitative evidence of the “feel-good” factor of great design.
With 50% of the UK now working remotely at least once a week, creating a functional home office has become an essential task if we wish to maintain boundaries between work and play.
Here at Chaplins, we’ve been giving it some thought and have come up with our Home Office Style Guide to help you get it right first time.
PLAN LIKE AN ExECUTIvE When designing your home office, it’s good to take some time to visualise how everything will work together. Don’t forget to incorporate some sort of breakout zone — a space in which to think or read when you’re not obliged to be sat behind a keyboard.
In smaller offices, this could be as simple as a generous pouf. In larger homes, a small sofa, armchair or (if you’re feeling particularly psychoanalytic) chaise lounge. Incorporating these elements ensures your office is a space you’ll actually enjoy spending time in, while accommodating for both active and passive work.
Wolf Keramik desk by cattelan italia, £1,757
ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? While the majority of offices are characterised by orthopaedic-looking chairs, designers have a long history of producing statement styles.
Some of the best date back to the mid-century, including iconic collections such as the Eames Aluminium Range and Knoll’s Executive Saarinen collection. Both offer top-notch ergonomics and a timeless design language to boot.
Sustainable design lovers might also want to consider Vitra’s N02 Recycled Office Chair — crafted entirely from circular polypropylene and recycled aluminium. Lightweight and compact, it’s a great choice for those who are short on space.
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home office. And whether small or stately, there are a variety of exciting options.
For homes in which every square inch counts, look for compact desks with clean lines, hidden storage and handy charging points. In order to maximise the available floor space, opt for a chair with a lithe base like Gubi’s Beetle Swivel Chair.
If space isn’t an issue, you can experiment with bold sweeping desks such as Zanotta’s Cavour or Cattelan Italia’s Wall Street — each offering a real interior power play.
Where you position your desk is equally important. If your home office benefits from lots of direct sunlight, be sure to orient your desk so that any screens aren’t out of action for portions of the day. Experimenting with layout can also affect how you experience your space. Try to avoid being cramped up against walls where possible. One option is to float your desk in the centre of the room, creating a focal point that will compel you to sit down and get things done.
MAKE LIGHT WORK OF YOUR DAILY TASKS Modern task lighting is another must for any productive home office. As well as allowing you to work into the evening, it’ll help create a snug and inviting atmosphere – the perfect place to ponder all those frustrated souls on their morning commute. If your work involves sketching, drawing or examining projects, you’ll want to opt for a versatile lamp that allows you to shape and direct the light. Artemide’s Tolomeo and Flos’ Kelvin collections are particularly revered in this regard.
For laptop-based work, any lamp that provides a soft gush of down-ward illumination will do the trick. If you don’t quite have room for a table lamp on your desk, consider experimenting with some strategically hung pendant lights. We love Louis Poulsen’s PH 5 and Doo-Wop Collections for office spaces.
MASTER THE ART OF STORAGE Clutter can come in many forms. But whether it’s an overflowing inbox or a mass grave of admin, the effect is equally draining. Finding the right storage will help you keep your home office organised and a joyous place to work.
Before diving in, it’s wise to think about how accessible the documents that need storing will need to be. If they are items that you refer to constantly, then some linear shelving might be preferable to under-desk units or sideboards.
One of the most flexible options available is USM’S Haller system. Modular in nature, it can be added to or subtracted from in accordance to your needs, making it ideal for homes of all sizes. Need some additional help planning your contemporary home office? Be sure to make an appointment with our friendly design team and take advantage of our INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE at Chaplins.
doo-Wop Pendant light by louis Poulsen
Eames Ea 108 aluminium chair by vitra, £1,760
air desk by gallotti & radice, From £1,392
SO WHAT IS A RESIN BOUND AGGREGATE?
Everywhere I look I keep seeing these beautiful drives
Resin Bound aggregate has been around for about 20 years but it’s only in the last 5 years that it has really matured into the wonderful product we have today. The basic concept is that we take 4 bags of natural stone aggregate and put it into an upright mixer which is like a huge dough maker. Then separately we mix the resin and the hardener which is then added to the aggregate. After a couple of minutes, the beautiful mixture oozes out like think toffee. Ready to be raked and trowelled by our craftsmen.
This fine product can be laid on existing concrete if there is existing drainage but it really comes into its own if laid on a porous tarmac because then it is totally permeable to the extent that you can tip a bucket of water and it will instantly disappear, making it perfect for cleaning and washing down.
It is also extremely hardwearing as the resin hardens like rock and UV resistant which allows us to offer a
10 year guarantee.
But this product is not only for drives, it can also create beautiful patios, paths and even swimming pool surrounds.
If you like what you see and are interested in getting a free quote please give our friendly staff a call.
THE DETAILS
IBBco RESIN Unit 11, Esgors Business Centre, High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, CM16 6LY Telephone: 01992 566411 Email: office@ibbco.co.uk www.ibbco.co.uk
Faded Glamour
It’s all about ‘faded glamour’ for Pearl Lowe and her designer friends. GabrIeLLe FaGan finds out how to get the look.
Singer-turned-fashion designer Pearl Lowe is renowned for her quirky, individual style - so it’s probably no surprise that she defiantly dances to her own tune when it comes to her decor choices too.
Her home - a rambling 11-bedroom Georgian mansion in Somerset - showcases her trademark blend of grand, romantic chic and cool rock ‘n roll.
“Many people might regard my style as quite
‘eclectic’,” observes London-born Lowe. “That’s fine by me, because I don’t believe there should be any rules - unless you want your house to be a hotel,” the 49-year-old declares with a smile. She sums up her interior style as “faded glamour” - and this is also the title of her new book, which celebrates her approach to decor and creating spaces she loves.
Faded Glamour gives us a glimpse into not only Lowe’s own home, but also the private spaces of her super-creative designer friends, including Solange Azagury-Partridge, Alice Temperley and Sera Hersham Loftus.
There are colourful living rooms, intimate bedrooms, and plush bathrooms which showcase the many different ways ‘faded glamour’ can be interpreted - from urban to rustic, and bohemian to vintage.
“I’d say it’s a gloriously decadent yet well-lived-in decorating style. I think of rooms that are elegant yet whimsical at the same time,” muses Lowe.
She shares her own home with her musician husband, Danny Goffey (of the Nineties band Supergrass), and their children Alfie, 23, Frankie 20, and Betty, 15. Her daughter, model Daisy, 31, is a regular visitor too.
Throughout the property, Lowe has managed to deftly mix precious pieces of antique furniture with contemporary colourful pieces from flea markets, which happily sit alongside 18th century mahogany wood and 1950s plastic retro.
Wear-and-tear and the patina of age aren’t hidden. Instead, they’re revered and deliberately embraced. “To me, an object that was once the height of elegance but is now a bit battered
has far more allure than something brand new,” says Lowe.
“What I enjoy is the mix, the alchemy you create when you play around with styles... where chintz sits alongside animal print and sultry velvets; rococo suddenly goes a little rock ‘n roll, and a freestanding 1970s Anglepoise lamp sets it all alight.”
As a designer, she draws inspiration from many quarters: art, film, photography, music, travel and - above all - her friends, especially Rachel Ashwell, the designer and writer who introduced us all to ‘shabby chic’ back in the Nineties.
Ashwell, says Lowe, “taught me how to create spaces that are not just decadent and stylish, but deliciously inviting and alluringly comfortable”.
Here, we take a sneak peek at some of the homes bringing ‘faded glamour’ to life...
CoLourFuL Faded GLamour Solange azagury-Partridge This interior literally “sets your spirit soaring”, enthuses Lowe. This is a home where sofas and chairs are covered in a giddy array of colourful fabrics and throws, and who’s style takes influences from the East. It’s a harmony of surprising contrasts - a sofa in a Sanderson flowery chintz sits alongside one dressed in an Ikat print, while yellow velvet clashes with shocking pink toile de Jouy wallpaper, and mismatched Moroccan rugs form a rainbow patchwork across the floors. Fabric used for walls adds to a sense of warmth as well as enriching the palette of shades, while the woodwork is painted baby pink. “Solange’s bold use of colour is full of wit and wonder and brings a smile to your face,” says Lowe.
JeweLS For the home alice temperley Award-winning fashion designer Temperley, who dresses some of the most stylish women in the world - from the Duchess of Cambridge to Beyonce - playfully mixes old with new in her home, a Regency mansion. Giant disco balls hang
from original plaster roses on the ceiling, and black-andwhite photographs and
contemporary art line the walls of wood-panelled reception rooms. A mix of intriguing finds from local flea markets - twinkling candelabras, vintage glassware, bespoke china and stacks of rare books - are just some of the treasures that embellish the space and enhance character and interest. “What I love about this house is that despite the grandeur of the building itself - which in other hands could look austere and formal - Alice has, with her inherent romantic aesthetic, created a whimsical, enchanted world here,” Lower says admiringly.
FaShIon a GLamorouS home Sera hersham-Loftus Fashion and interior designer Hersham-Loftus has banished walls from her London apartment, and transformed it into a giant living space simply divided into areas by beautiful panels of fabric. Hand-made muslin curtains - appliqued with vintage lace and hand-dyed - hang over windows, and ceilings are painted black. She’s furnished with day-beds, antique furniture and a jungle of vast potted plants throughout, which conceal subtle lighting effects. The designer’s style, says Lowe, is ever evolving, and “sumptuous, seductive, exotic, and highly unique”. Faded Glamour: Inspirational Interiors And Beautiful Homes, photography by Amy Neunsinger, is published by CICO Books, priced £19.99. Available now.
ECO - SWIM INDOOR POOL FOR UNDER £170,000* - COMING SOON!
The team at Origin have been hard at work and are excited to announce our much anticipated new indoor pool ‘Eco-Swim range’ is about to be launched. This modern and hassle free style aims to give you a variety of choices and sizes that show the best of Origin and bring your dream of owning an indoor swimming pool to life. The stylish Eco-Swim range offers an amazing fully heated indoor pool with a state of the art pool lining system and contemporary internal finish.
An Origin natural timber building is made from fully renewable sources and blends beautifully into a garden setting, helping you feel at one with nature. We’re also putting our best green foot forward and incorporating sustainable and eco friendly elements in our most economical design yet. This new design is not only good for the environment but it will save you time and money in the long run due to its excellent insulation values. The pool comes with our easy clean filtration system to keep the water sparkling, with a low chemical sanitation system that gives you clean, warm water perfect for everyday swimming. The pool house includes fully porcelain tiled floors, giving you that feeling of luxury every time you step out of your pool.
FEATURES: • Contemporary design • Eco friendly credentials • Low energy LED lighting • Modern and hygienic pool finish
Owning an Origin pool is about more than just the pool itself, it’s about the lifestyle that comes with it and with the Eco-Swim range you get all that and more.Your swimming pool and pool house can become a centre of wellness and exercise for everyone to enjoy. Swimming is an incredible form of exercise with a long list of health benefits, both mental and physical.
Many of our clients come to us because they’re looking for a space to completely relax in and we at Origin understand this can take a different form for everyone. You can tailor your pool to your needs, whether you need an entertaining space, a bar area or somewhere for the children to play. Origin have been helping customers realise their dreams for over 40 years, let us help you with yours. www.originpools.co.uk * Includes VAT and terms and conditions apply
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