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FESTIVE FRAMES Get in the holiday spirit with our new art prints for the festivities ahead! For the first time ever we’re launching a collection of art prints designed especially for the holiday season. It has been really fun creating a new kind of holiday decoration for this cosy time of year, says Executive Creative Director Annica Wallin. The collection consists of 20 art prints in different styles ranging from photo art to festive quotes and illustrations.
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HYGGE MEETS WABI SABI Achieve simplicity and functionality without compromising on comfort and cosiness with this fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetic. Following the minimalist design principle where simplicity is the centre, create a warm, cosy and more natural room by playing with textures, natural elements and designs.
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SERVING UP STYLE Del Mar porcelain tableware sets the tone for renewed energy in 2021 in ranges of gorgeous cool grey hues and blue ocean tones with hints of green. This stunning coupe range has elegant lines and features a reactive glaze, so each piece is beautifully individual with variances in shade from piece to piece, reflecting the changing colours of nature.
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KEEPING IT SIMPLE These lights will fit perfectly with simplified art with minimal detail. Pair with neutral colours from Victorian homes to modern apartments, this Purist trend is very versatile and timeless – its minimal design brings a sense of calmness.
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NEW IN TOWN The Cornrow, a new home and lifestyle online store, has launched! Providing a unique and wide-ranging selection of products which all offer a new aesthetic focused on diversity, for everyone to enjoy! Set up by two Black British sisters, whose dream was to create a store which celebrates their heritage and lifestyle, the company mantra is “Would Wakanda Westfield stock it?!”. thecornrow.com
THE FUTURE OF KITCHEN DESIGN
This year has been a very different year everyone is looking for extra space in the kitchen. for many homes. The coronavirus and Kitchen islands are often at the top of a new the restrictions placed on people has kitchen wish list. They can be really versatile, changed the way we live, work and play. and multi-functional, providing space for food An estimated 20 million people began working preparation, homework, coffee stops and much from home and many children were home more. schooled during the first lockdown.
All of this has put pressure on the home to Hygienic priorities “With many people support the family 24 hours a day, every day, with Keeping the family safe has become increasingly learning new baking the kitchen, the heart of the home, becoming a important. The kitchen is an area with a lot of and cooking skills, the hub that is busier than ever. There are definitely some lessons to be learnt from this, with homeowners more aware than ever traffic and activity so a focus on materials and designs that help keep it super clean will be an essential part of future kitchen designs. requirement to have adequate working of how they want their kitchen to function and One material that is likely to become more space has become serve the family’s needs. As kitchen designers we popular is copper because of its anti-bacterial important” are aware that the experiences of the epidemic properties. Often used to add a splash of glamour will shape the future of kitchen design is some to a design, copper has properties that mean significant ways. viruses do not linger for as long as on other metals. This makes it a great choice for light switches, Extra space for multi functions handles, splashbacks, even worktops and sinks. With many people learning new baking and Our showroom is open for appointments, why cooking skills, the requirement to have adequate not call and arrange to meet with one of our working space has become important. At the same talented designers. time, with the need to create a space for home kbstudios.co.uk working, for the kids to do their schoolwork, and Phone: 01494 677727 still have room to eat and socialise has meant that E Mail: sales@kbstudios.co.uk
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Homeowners decide to update their kitchen for many different reasons. Whether it is no longer able to meet your needs or you simply don’t like the decor anymore, there is no denying that ripping out the old kitchen and starting from scratch is the best way to create a new space that you love. However, whilst many people love putting together inspiration boards and thinking about the overall look that they want when it comes to actually starting work, they often require help from kitchen experts.
Knowledge of the latest trends
One of the biggest benefits of working with a kitchen expert is that they are extremely knowledgeable about the latest trends. They can bring your vision to life and help you turn your inspiration into a design that works for the space that you have.
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Ashford Kitchens & Interiors offer a local, friendly, knowledgeable Kitchen, Bedroom, and Home Office design service. Whether you are after some inspiration for a new home project or would like advice on the latest appliance - they are ready to help!
For more information please go to their website ashfordinteriors.co.uk If you would like to enquire about a free design consultation or to visit a showroom, please call
Farnham Common 01753 642362 Ashford Showroom 01784 245964 Provide comprehensive assistance
When you work with a luxury kitchen designer, they can assist you with absolutely every aspect of the design. From the layout and the flooring type to the cabinet style and the appliances, they provide comprehensive assistance. It is also likely that these kitchen experts will also be able to assist you with the installation of your dream kitchen too.
Access to high-quality materials
Often, luxury kitchen designers have excellent relationships with contractors and suppliers, which enables you to get brilliant well-made, high-quality products. You will never need to worry about the longevity of your new kitchen or the durability of the materials throughout. You can trust that a kitchen expert will ensure that only the best products are used.
Working with a kitchen expert
Our incredibly experienced team here at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors will be able to help bring your dream bespoke kitchen to life. No matter whether you’re looking for a modern design or something more traditional, we will work closely with you to ensure that absolutely every aspect of the design is what you’d hoped for. If you have any questions at all about how our kitchen experts
can help, don’t hesitate to contact us.
KATE HUME INTERIORS
Buckinghamshire, KATE HUME has been at the forefront of international interior design for more than 20 years.
Her early career as a fashion stylist (mentored by Brown’s Joan Burstein) informs her work, as well as an innate respect for the timeless craftsmanship of artisans whom she involves in her projects.
Known for combining a rare sense of colour, with eclectic finds and custom-made pieces, her trademark is weaving a client’s story within their private residences to create serene, elegant, comfortable homes. Based between Amsterdam and southern France, her multilingual practice has crafted sky-high city residences, family beach houses, country manors and boutique hotels throughout Europe. Each project is unique, yet all are created and curated with Hume’s hands-on approachability.
There is a cultural fluency with the four countries she has called home- the comfort and pattern of English homes, the craftsmanship of the French, the pragmatic style of the Dutch and the verve of America.
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No two projects are the same… “I love the narrative that arises as projects develop. The environment - the sounds, colours and contrasts of each location and the conversations we have - these are my inspiration” - Kate Hume
ÉLAN: THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF KATE HUME Her latest project is a must for every interior aficionado. Élan: The Interior Design of Kate Hume published by Rizzoli, reveals the stories created with layers of texture, fascinating objects and vibrant shades that is her signature style
ART NOUVEAU INSPIRED WALLPAPERS by Austrian artist, Nici Gabriel
Creators of made-to-measure wallpaper murals, Wallsauce.com is proud to announce its latest collection of Art Nouveau designs by Nici Gabriel.
Discovered in its competition to find the next
‘designer wallpaper collection’, Austrian-born
Nici is a self-taught surface pattern designer who rediscovered her love for creativeness after having her children. Having endured a career as an IT project manager, Nici founded her art label after realising creativity was her passion.
Inspired by her childhood in Austria, Nici’s collection for Wallsauce.com captures some of the finer details of the Austrian countryside translated into her love of the Art Nouveau period. She says:
“Having lived in Austria for many years, it was a natural choice for me to focus on Art Nouveau.
One of my wallpaper designs is a geometric, floral pattern with bows and loops on some marigolds and a reflected magic flower. The other is inspired by some clovers and mallows in my natural garden.
Scrolls and bows give it the necessary elegant feeling of Art Nouveau.”
Beautifully decorated in mellow blues, ochre and neutral tones, Wallsauce.com saw a huge gap in their market for Nici’s Art Nouveau designs.
With all things vintage also being predicted as a huge interior trend in 2021, these modern 20th century-inspired designs can also offer a unique and somewhat colourful fulfilment for the trend.
Head to wallsauce.com to view Nici Gabriel’s 7-piece wallpaper collection.
Black & White Botanicals with Susannah Weiland Collection
Susannah Weiland Collections produces handcrafted designs for luxury interiors. Susannah is a hand embroidery artist and a keen wild life photographer. She studied Graphic Design at university and has spent 20 years working in the fashion industry as a freelance textile print designer. Keen to learn new skills and try different creative mediums she had taken many evening and weekend courses in everything from oil painting and life drawing to perspex jewellery making and tapestry. Her grandmother first introduced her to hand embroidery as a child, and after taking a short course years later she was hooked!
After a lot of experimenting she developed her signature style combining her favourite mediums: tonal pencil drawing with delicate hand embroidery and beading. Susannah’s work is always influenced by the wildlife in different locations, her first range “The Botanical Collection” was inspired by Kew Gardens.
Susannah pencil draws onto paper. These designs are printed onto fabric, and she hand embroiders and beads bright highlights of colour into them to create unique pieces of art and decorative cushions. Her designs are also printed onto wallpaper, furnishing fabric and plates. Susannah draws and embroiders all her work in her studio in Richmond upon Thames. Her cushions and chairs are made to order in London and all printing is carried out in the UK.
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Wellness with Origin
Ending the year in a positive way and looking ahead to 2021
Wellness and swimming are often mentioned together, but what does wellness mean? Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to achieve better physical and mental health, it ensures that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving. Swimming is an amazing form of exercise and self care that should become a healthy habit more people pick up, it’s great for your mental health and is able to improve quality of sleep and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. At Origin we believe owning a pool is about more than the pool itself, by adding a spa, sauna or yoga room your swimming pool and pool house could be a centre of wellness. If you’re looking to increase family time, your pool house could become a new social hub for everyone to enjoy by adding a gym, lounge area or even a bar. Whilst jumping in can seem daunting, making the decision can bring measurable benefits. A new pool from Origin provides new ways of having fun, whether that’s spending precious time together as a family or making the idea of a staycation more appealing.
Swimming remains one of the most popular activities across the country, with its physical and mental health benefits exceeding expectation. The movement of water over your body creates a massaging sensation which encourages you to relax, just being in water increases blood flow to the brain, boosting your brain health, releasing endorphins and increasing your overall mood. In fact, a SwimEngland study found that those who swim regularly felt on average 12 years younger than those that don’t.
If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of the pool or simply want to lower running costs, eco models are available. The ‘EcoSwim’ range incorporates the very latest building materials for energy efficiency and provides you with a host of options to lessen your carbon
footprint. There are plenty of small changes you can make that can have a big impact, many of them saving you money in the future. Whether you want to add an insulated pool cover or air source heat pumps, Origin will work with you to create the pool you want. After all, wellness is important for our planet too.
But why Origin? It’s simple, we do it all. Building swimming pools is a specialised field, it’s unlike any other building project and requires a holistic approach with all the key elements working together from the beginning. At Origin, we eliminate the need to employ separate companies by managing the whole process for
Speak to the experts at Origin Leisure call 01895 453996 now or visit originpools.co.uk for more information and to subscribe to our newsletter. Our Instagram page @originpoolsuk is bursting with the latest pool inspiration. Let Origin make 2021 your year. you, from concept to completion. Access to a pool right on your doorstep means it’s easy to swim and exercise everyday in the privacy and safety of your own home. We’ve been building award winning swimming pools for over 40 years and in that time we have successfully completed thousands of pools and pool houses to a wide range of specifications. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor, wellness or fun, Origin has experienced it all and are available to help you create your dream pool, managing every stage from start to finish, giving you the confidence and freedom to enjoy finally swimming in your own home. So, end the year on a positive note and let Origin
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Ahead of the Curve
Many of us love curves and Matki are no exception. The way light catches the shape of the glass and the fact that you can see into the shower space without any sharp edges or corners makes Matki’s range of Curved Shower Enclosures an aesthetically outstanding choice.
Curved shower enclosures from Matki not only look stylish and inviting but they are made with love, care and attention to detail. Designed upon considered proportions, Matki curved enclosures make an elegant statement and they open up floor space in the most beautiful way.
This is especially true with the Radiance curved enclosure. With its tempered glass surround, sleek Chrome framing and sliding door with discreet, soft closure, this shower enclosure is graceful yet sturdy. Unique and wonderfully smooth functioning, with high-lustre anodised Aluminium top track and cushioned roller action the Radiance curved enclosure is perfect for the frantic pace of modern family life.
The Matki ONE Curved enclosure is elegantly unique. With eye-catching detailing it features a subtle geometric design and stylish circular details on the handles and the framing.
Softening on the eye, the curvaceous profile offsets angular profiles sitting in harmony within any style bathroom environment whilst working beautifully with other curved fixtures and fittings.
The Matki EauZone Plus Curved Corner shower is a design first. Uniquely, every panel THE DETAILS
Retail prices start from £1521.60 for the Radiance Curved enclosure with Integrated Shower Tray. To discover more visit matki.co.uk or call 01454 322888. including the door is engineered from 10mm glass, an impressive testament to the unit’s strength and durability and a complete first in curved shower enclosure design. Built from high performing materials with a stainless steel top track and intricately shaped inner tracks, this allows for a superbly smooth opening movement.
‘Chinese Feng Shui’ for the New Year
Cotterell & Co. have gone back to their roots to over 65 years ago in lampshade manufacture.
We are now reinventing bespoke lighting by utilizing innovative techniques, new materials, in-house design and long-standing relationships. The result is exclusivity combined with endless variety, successfully tapping into the zeitgeist for all things bespoke.
If you are looking to add some Chinese Inspired
Lighting and Home Decor in time to celebrate the
Chinese New Year, here at Cotterell & Co we have some bespoke hand made products that will add those warm inviting touches to your home just in time.
One of our Interior Designers picked out a collection of products featuring Rustic Oranges,
Reds, Florals and much more. The meaning on
‘Feng Shui’ actually comes from ancient Chinese beliefs, that the way your home or house is built or the way that you arrange objects affects your success, health and happiness. This term was the inspiration for our small collection.
Here we have added our Giraffe Lamp with an
Orange Shade. This inspired us from history going as far back as 1414. A Giraffe - a unknown creature at the time in china- was presented to an Emperor who immediately associated it with the qilin, an auspicious mythical creature.
Next, we have our Moooi
Menagerie of Extinct Animals
Bespoke Shade. The print celebrates extinct animals. The creatures are nestled amongst the outsize foliage picked out in stunningly vibrant colours. Our inspiration for the next lamp was the Traditional Asian Rice Hat. Our bespoke tapered shade is shaped in a similar way.
Far more at your fingertips…
Design your own bespoke lighting with Cotterell & Co. We use innovative materials and use of scale to create the perfect pieces. Bring your style and room to life with a shade what’s lined in a wallpaper of your choice and covered in an array of luxurious materials – even your own if you’ve got some to spare.
Play with colours, textures, finishes and metallics. Lights transform when lit and you can change the complete look & feel of your room.
Scale, choice and a huge range of fittings and fixtures is always a challenge for a small, family run business. What do you do? Play to your strengths, go the extra mile and innovate – use what you have. We create and design with our customers and interior design clients alike, lighting schemes can be daunting, especially when starting from scratch. We offer a bespoke lighting specification service – answering all your lighting queries and we can also work off plan too.
Change doesn’t have to break the bank, a new shade can make all the difference - a little like throwing a new cushion on a sofa. Introducing new colours and textures – perhaps a little pattern can make a real change! We offer a recovering service and using our many years in shade making we’re able to recover existing fittings in an array of materials to really switch things up and create something completely unique for the customer. Designing our own light fittings means we can problem solve & innovate as we go. Life doesn’t have to be grey, Rocke – our in house design brand was born out of our customers’ desire for something very different from the ubiquitous cream lampshade.
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Get In Bed With Great British Design
With more time at home becoming the norm, interiors across the UK are getting more than their fair share of attention and none more so than the bedroom.
In recent years, the bedroom has gained popularity as the place to retreat, relax and escape from the rat race. And, these days, we need that more than ever.
If a change would help you to rest better, then a luxurious, new upholstered bed has to be this years’ remedy for a boring bedroom … The feature bed is back!
What’s more, the current economic situation has been challenging manufacturers and creative minds to work together and breathe new life into our interiors, promoting a spirit of teamwork and great British pluck. Exciting collaborations between innovative designers and makers are, currently serving up the best of British design in the face of uncertainty.
One notable recent creative partnership is that of The Headboard Workshop with fabric designer, Charlotte Gaisford. The power pair set about designing the new Puffin Bed over the summer, exchanging ideas, sketches and designs. The outcome? A gloriously cheerful upholstered bed in a beautiful colour palette with feminine curves and modern lines.
“The bed really has become the place in the bedroom to stamp your style” says Laura KelwayBamber, creative director at The Headboard Workshop. “There are so many amazing materials on the market now that the sky is the limit. We make more than 18 styles of bed in over 150 plain fabrics or people can send us their own … which is how our relationship with Charlotte Gaisford first came to our attention”.
Laura adds that with the trend for upholstered beds and headboards on the climb in recent years, they have received so many beautiful fabrics from Charlotte Gaisford’s stunning collections for upholstery, that it was high time the two of them got together to do something spectacular. The result of which is the new Puffin Bed in Sharanshar Green. Piped in a lively co-ordinating coral colour, the Sharanshar Green pattern is eye catching and pretty, making an exceptionally beautiful bed, its beauty, only outshined by its elevated level of comfort when paired with the Sark Mattress.
We can’t wait to see what else this design duo come up with, but for now, were off to discover the Puffin Bed at theheadboardworkshop.co.uk
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