inFOCUS Issue 6

ISSUE 6 : JUL - SEP 2020

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inFOCUS

Beauty is within the Detail

Pocket Door System

Reveal or conceal your kitchen, laundry or office space using our Exedra pocket door system. Exedra uses a unique magnetic soft closing mechanism.

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Welcome to Issue 6 of Furnware Group’s inFOCUS. In this issue we explore the beauty within the detail of the new sleek Exedra pocket door system and two new handle offerings from Momo Premium, We also delve into current trends and design inspiration in our first Q&A series in which we talk with a range of interior / kitchen designers.

For more tips on the latest in kitchen styles check out the Furnware Design site www.furnwaredesign. com.au or explore the complete new range of Momo Handles at www.momohandles.com.au. Trade customers visit www.furnwaregroup.com.au for all your kitchen cabinet and hardware needs.

We hope you enjoy the read, and for any further questions contact us through the details below:

Exedra enables the optimisation of space and can be used in a wide variety of applications when you have limited space and open doors get in the way.

Postal: PO Box 250, Engadine NSW 2233 Phone: 1300 222 600 Fax: 1300 222 601 Email: info@furnwaregroup.com.au www.furnwaregroup.com.au

Cover image courtesy of Cinder Design Co.

Ideal solution to conceal a laundry, desk area or pantry cupboard, and can even be used in living rooms for media or library units in wardrobes, and office storage situations.

BARRINGTON

BARRINTON Designed in-house and exclusive to Momo Handles. This signature collection, features a stunning ribbed texture, taking elements of inspiration from Art Deco design. With its bold industrial flair and fine details, this range is a real showstopper.

These handles can be used without back plates and finshes can be mixed for a custom look!

Matt Brass (MBR)

Polished Nickel (PN)

Bronze (BNZ)

Matt Black (MBL)

PEMBREY

PEMBREY Exclusively designed by our in-house Momo designers, this timeless collection adapts easily to a traditional or modern style, seamlessly perfect on modern slab or shaker door applications.

Polished Nickel (PN)

Bronze (BNZ)

Matt Black (MBL)

We take a time out to chat with some designers in the kitchen space and see what they have to say about current styles and trends!

What’s the timeline / process of you receiving a job through to completion look like?

Are all-white, handle-less kitchens a thing of the past?

What coloured cabinetry is here to stay?

As I work for a residential builder the wider process of sign up, design, construction and handover typically takes 6-12 months. I am a small cog in a very large machine!

In relation to my particular job, once a new job hits my desk, my timeline is typically a few weeks. During this time I research my client’s needs and put ideas together, meet with them for a full day to select all fixtures and finishes for their new home and afterward document all items required and source custom items if needed. During this time I am also their main point of contact for anything design related.

- Janelle

I think there is still a time and place for handle less kitchens.

Some people prefer the clean lines. For me, I love the charm a handle brings. It adds character. - Kate

This really depends on the scope of a project. It can range anywhere from a week to a few months.

The most imperative thing for me is that I keep my clients informed on the process. - Kate

White never goes out of fashion! As for what coloured cabinetry is here to stay? Timber cabinetry will be around forever albeit in many different forms as the trends change. Navy blues I think will be a Hamptons design staple for a very long time. - Janelle There will always be areas where white handle less kitchens suit the clients well, however with the handle range being so much broader than it was a couple of years ago, There has been a big shift away from entirely handless Kitchens.

Neutral earthy tones as well as contrasting black, white, timber and textures are here to stay. - Danny

Image courtesy of DC Living

“Cabinet lighting comes into most areas now to enhance the design aesthetic�

How much importance does cabinet lighting warrant within your designs?

Has the advancements in LED lighting changed your views on how lighting can be used?

Absolutely. I really never design any cabinetry without it. It just elevates the space. Also, the soft lighting is so beautiful at night. - Kate

Cabinet lighting comes into most areas now to enhance the design aesthetic and practicality.

We often utilize them in walk in robes, bar areas and wine cellars / displays now, not just as the Image courtesy of Kate Vale Design + Consulting

standard kitchen work light. - Danny

Image courtesy of Cabinet Collective

Would you base your overall design / styling around a specific kitchen handle or are handles an afterthought?

Generally the handles tend to be selected toward the end of the design but luckily with Furnware there are so many beautiful products to choose from, that I can always find something to complement the overall design. In saying that, on a couple of occasions the handles have been the starting point and directed the overall design.

- Janelle

Handles are like the jewelery on the cabinets, and they need to work with the overall look so they

“Handles are like the jewelery on the cabinets” What are some Momo Handle ranges you’re loving at the moment?

The Vann, Nick and Sirolos are favourites. The Otto and New Hampton offers a new take on the traditional cup style.

Also can’t wait to use the Barrington and Lumi Ranges.

- Danny

are very important to get right. High end kitchens often mean “splurging” on handles! - Bek In terms of handles, do you specify these? Down to the finish, size, style?

Yes! Its all very important! The wrong size bar handle can look so out of place on a drawer or cupboard, and the finish/ shape can easily change the style of a kitchen in one easy selection! - Bek

My favourites for current trends is the Loreto, Otto and the Barrington! - Bek LOVE the Graf series, it’s my new favourite! Button has been a life saver on a few Hamptons jobs. Ferrara Lip Pulls are my go-to product for a more streamlined look. - Janelle I’m quite taken by the Emma, Montrose, Crosby, Barrington & Lumi ranges! - Kate

Image courtesy of Cinder Design Co.

Do you just advise on styles / certain looks and how to achieve this or take control of the styling right down to the products bought?

I advise and guide my clients on the selection of every colour, fixture and finish for their new home. This helps to achieve a cohesive look for the entire project. - Janelle

It depends on the type of client, some want to be heavily involved and others want the whole thing taken care of! I will work out what the clients style is before coaching them down the right path to achieve that style at the very end of the project.

“We love interiors and like to mix practicality and organisation” Besides Passion, what motivates YOU as a designer?

I just love being able to see a clients vision before they can see it themselves, and helping them work towards the finished product as a team. As much as I have the knowledge and ability to pull it all together, its a very lovely thing to see the joy on their face at the end when they realise that this is their new home and its exactly what they had hoped for. - Bek

- Bek I like to take control of this whole process. That’s why I’m hired, right? I will select every item through to candles and table accessories. I also means I get to support a lot of small business whom create beautiful and quality products. Every item is scheduled with all information being sent to the client. Mostly I purchase on their behalf. Anything I can do to make the process easier for them. - Kate We collaborate with clients who know exactly what they want, as well as those who would like to be guided from our experience. We love interiors and like to mix practicality and organisation, with a bespoke aesthetic that suits the client’s taste. So we are often involved in every aspect right down to minor details. - Danny

I want people to feel joy, and enjoy the little things and moments. I truly believe a beautiful external environment helps to create and nurture a beautiful internal one. I want people to love the space they’re in and then be able to bring their best to the world.

- Kate Chasing the satisfaction in creating environments for our clients that exceed their vision and expectation.

- Danny Residential design is so personal to our clients and being on that journey with them is really special. I’m also a delayed gratification kind of person, so seeing a project through from start to finish is pretty satisfying! - Janelle

A special thank you to: Bek Blackburn Cinder Design Co. - Camden, NSW www.cinderdesign.com.au

Danny Dyer Cabinet Collective - Brisbane, QLD www.cabinetcollective.com.au

Janelle Mead DC Living - Fortitude Valley, QLD www.dcliving.com.au

Kate Vale Kate Vale Design & Consulting - Sydney, NSW www.kvdc.com.au

“Cabinet Lighting should be used to enhance the overall feel of the room. Creating adequate light to complete tasks but also contribute to the atmospere and mood.�

Cabinet Lighting’s beauty lies withtin the lighting effect it creates not the product itself...

But choosing the right product will ensure you have enough fine detail to create the most beautiful lighting effect possible.

Furnware Group offers a number of stylish cabinet lighting solutions to give you a range of beautiful lighting effects within your next project.

Visit www.furnwaregroup.com.au to view our full lighting range.

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