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Showing the way ahead September may herald the beginning of autumn, but it’s also red-hot when it comes to seeing the latest products and trends in an exhibition packed month As memories of heatwaves begin to fade and people return to work after their August holidays, September once again presents us with the opportunity to see where the market is heading for the coming year, with a plethora of exhibitions.

From The Flooring Show to Decorex and The Bed Show to Designjunction via Long Point and Superbrands (all of which are previewed in this issue) the calendar is full of must-visit events.

At those shows there will be thousands of new products, some of which will go on to be top sellers. So if you want to be ahead of the competition, get your diary out and make sure you’re not missing out on the next

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big thing, be it in flooring, furniture, accessories or interior design.

Meanwhile, phrase of the month – Alice in Wongaland – has to go to economist Ann Pettifor, a director of Policy Research in Macroeconomics and a fellow of the New Economics Foundation think tank, who told the BBC that more optimistic economic indicators were not as rosy as they seemed and consumers had fallen back to borrowing to spend.

‘I think it’s artificial and can’t be sustained,’ she told the BBC. ‘At a fundamental level it’s quite dangerous because household debt is still 153% of GDP. There’s nothing seriously underpinning this recovery, and that’s why it’s Alice in Wongaland, the confidence fairy is out there.’

Whether Pettifor is right or not (only time will tell) there does seem to have been an improvement in consumer sentiment over the past few months, even if most of it is likely to have gone on outdoor activities during the summer.

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Jail for on the run retailer

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Buying group alliance

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Mixed fortunes for wholesalers

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NEWS

Five year prison sentence given to retailer on the run Former Swindon furniture retailer Christopher Baines has been sentenced to five years in prison for fraud, but police have yet to trace him so that he can start his jail term.

A jury at Swindon Crown Court found him guilty of 30 charges of fraud and not guilty on nine. A further 13 charges were thrown out as it could not be proved he had made the offer of the sale at the Mister Woodz store in Swindon from around June 2010 to April 2011.

‘Mr Baines is a professional conman. He has a record for dishonesty which stretches back to 1977, so 36 years during which he has been consistently dishonest,’ said Judge Euan Ambrose. ‘There were no fewer than 22 victims of this fraud, lost to them a little over £22,000. They all suffered anger and frustration and some considerable upset because these offences took place in the run up to Christmas.’

After they had returned their verdicts, jurors laughed when they were told of Baines’ claims for not appearing at the court, including having a leg amputated.

After he pleaded not guilty in January last year – the last time he was seen – he was released on bail for a trial to start in the spring.

In April 2012 he sent faxes and an email saying he had been in a car accident while on holiday in Cancun, Mexico, and sent his lawyers a picture of the car. He initially said he had a broken pelvis and femur, cracked ribs and blood clot, and then that he had a leg amputated and half of his spleen removed. With the first message was a letter in Spanish from a doctor saying he would leave hospital in late June and need at least two weeks of physiotherapy before he could travel.

By August he had been expected to attend court and when he failed to show, the police made further enquiries in Central America. In the following months they received a call from Essex, where some of his family live, reporting a sighting of him – with both legs. Further enquiries with the hospital in Mexico found it had not had a man by that name undergoing an amputation following a car crash.

The police believe Baines may be living in East London.

He could be charged with perverting the course of justice as well as failing to surrender to custody.

Job cuts at Dreams More than a quarter of the staff at Dreams’ head office are to lose their jobs while more branches are to close. About 60 of 228 jobs will go at the High Wycombe head office, as part of a restructuring order after the purchase of the chain by Sun European in March.

A further 30 jobs will go when eight branches are closed by the end of this month after lease negotiations failed.

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During the trial, customer Darroll Waine told the jury that he kept detailed notes of his dealings with Mister Woodz as he quickly sensed things were going wrong.

Waine told how he and his wife paid £920 for a dining room table and chairs using her credit card in June 2010. They were told delivery would take place in three weeks and his wife waited in all day on more than one occasion but nothing arrived. Because he needed the furniture when overseas visitors stayed with him, he said he was loaned another table

by Baines. Despite several promises, their order never arrived and when the borrowed table was collected he said he was given a cheque that later bounced.

Waine told the court that he had contact, sometimes on a daily basis, by phone, text, email and going into the shop and was given more and more excuses. In October 2010, Baines gave him £400 and told him the balance would come in a few days. But, he did not receive the money and was refunded by his credit card company.

In a statement read to the court, fellow customer Jodie Johnson said she paid £1,630 for seven items of furniture and received them two months later than arranged. She returned them and was given a refund cheque, that bounced, and a replacement that also failed to clear.

Antony Hawkridge, who was taken on as manager of the store, said he was owed £4,000 from the defendant. He said all the takings from the shop during his two months working there were taken to a house Baines was renting.

Hawkridge, who was paid commission on top of a basic salary, told the court he paid refunds out of his own money on the promise that Baines would ‘sort him out’, but he never did.

‘Conservatively, with sales and refunds he owes me about £4,000. It is hard to say exactly,’ he said.

Mike Sykes, M and S Truck Rental director, told the jury he was more than £2,600 out of pocket when Baines failed to pay for a vehicle he hired.

The court was told that from around June 2010 through to April 2011, Baines defrauded 28 customers, bouncing cheques on about half of them.

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The seven colour options, with a small 19cm pattern repeat, are designed to carefully blend with key colours in the Tuftex Twist range. The pattern books are being sent to retailers right now so ask your Associated Weavers sales manager if you haven’t yet seen the stripe that will set the market alight!

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More stores as sales climb at Cath Kidston The popularity of homewares brand Cath Kidston shows no sign of waning as it plans two flagship stores in London and Shanghai.

Sales topped £100m for the first time, rising by 19% to £105m in the year to 31 March. EBIDTA jumped 13% to £21m as it opened 33 branches to increase store numbers to 118.

UK sales climbed 21% but the opening of its first Chinese outlets saw overseas sales jump by 53%.

‘This has been another year of strong growth for the Cath Kidston brand in all of our territories, coupled with significant investment in people and infrastructure to support future growth,’ says Kenny Wilson, Cath Kidston chief executive. ‘We will continue to grow the brand globally, including the opening of two new flagship stores in London and Shanghai later this year.’

TA Associates has owned Cath Kidston since 2010.

Cath Kidston has seen sales increase across the globe

SMG and Minerva team up The SMG and Minerva buying groups have announced an alliance ‘that will enable them to formally work together to promote each other’s organisations as their preferred partner for the furniture and flooring sectors respectively’.

SMG will also offer Minerva members access to its Business Services package, either through full membership or as a separate category of membership to retailers who do not currently operate carpet and flooring departments.

‘Although this collaboration arrangement should be viewed as a friendly and positive initiative and not a merger, I firmly believe that there are great benefits to be gained by working together. SMG’s carpet, flooring and business services packages have a lot to offer and combined with Minerva’s extensive furniture product portfolio, we are

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confident that the prospect of “dual” SMG/Minerva membership will be extremely attractive to members of both groups,’ says Martin Lukehurst, Minerva Furnishers Guild chairman.

‘The synergy between our respective groups is remarkable and I believe that this arrangement will prove extremely beneficial for both our retail members and approved suppliers alike. A number of our major carpet and flooring suppliers have already agreed to be represented by SMG at the Minerva Members Show in Telford from 1-2 October and we will of course, be encouraging as many members as possible to attend this prestigious and long established event,’ says Chris Moffat, SMG executive chairman.

Ikea reshuffle

Sleeptember promotion

Gillian Drakeford has returned from China to become Ikea’s UK and Ireland country manager.

Drakeford has worked for Ikea since 1987 when she was part of the management team that opened the first UK branch in Warrington. She also spent time at Ikea’s Hong Kong operations and has worked for Ikea China for the past decade, as country manager since 2008.

During her time in the role Ikea grew from six to 11 stores in China, with four planned to open within the next year.

Drakeford succeeds acting country manager, Carole Reddish, who has been named country manager for Norway.

Reddish has worked for Ikea for 14 years.

The Sleep Council has launched a campaign highlighting the benefits of a good night’s sleep: Sleeptember.

‘We like to embrace new ideas for getting our messages across to the public and we felt that a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of sleep was a fun way of doing that,’ says Lisa Artis, The Sleep Council PR and marketing officer.

Sleeptember is primarily a social media driven campaign using Facebook and Twitter to spread the word about getting a better night’s sleep: how to do it and why it’s good for you.

The sleep Council has teamed up with This Works, a natural beauty range, and

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Tune Hotels to help promote the campaign with some giveaways.

‘We’ve tried to give retailers as many tools as possible to get on board with Sleeptember,’ says Artis. ‘The Facebook/ Twitter calendar gives a schedule of possible tweets and Facebook updates which users can literally just copy and paste. It really is important that we get the backing and support of the industry on this campaign, like we do for National Bed Month and National Sleep In Day, to make it a success. It’s another opportunity for retailers to promote, and ultimately, sell more beds.’

A retailer toolkit is available from www.sleepbiz.co.uk.

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Victoria Carpets has appointed three area sales managers. John Hale (pictured above right with Mark Rooney, national sales manager) has joined as area sales manager for Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and areas of Dorset and Wiltshire. He was previously with Axminster.

David Rockliffe (left) has become area sales manager for the North West, covering North Wales, The Wirral, Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. He was previously at Brintons.

After a career in the flooring industry, including 21 years at Victoria, Richard Wykes (left) has retired as area sales manager for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and areas of Middlesex.

He is succeeded by Lee Wickham (left), who was previously at Vanguard.

Edel Telenzo has appointed Larry White as agent to cover the bulk of the Republic of Ireland. He will be responsible for provinces of Munster and Connacht, while Gary O’Boyle will continue to be responsible for Munster and Ulster.

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Mixed fortunes for wholesalers Furniture Origins is to close its UK wholesaling operations while Furniture Link plans to double the size of its operations.

Cabinet importer Furniture Origins UK will now concentrate on its containers business. Wholesale operations will be carried out by Classic Furniture from 1 September.

All orders which would have previously been placed with FOUK, will now be processed, fulfilled, and delivered by Classic Furniture.

‘Furniture Origins has worked successfully with Classic Furniture as a distribution partner for many years.

Furniture Origins’ direct container operation remains unchanged. In these demanding times, we are excited to leverage Classic Furniture’s infrastructure, while continuing to support our direct container business, ensuring the best in service to all of our customers,’ says Barry Webb, Furniture Origins UK sales director.

Steve Egan, Furniture Origins UK md, is to leave the company as a result of the move. ‘Whereas one side of the

business is flourishing, the wholesale side is suffering. There are some casualties including myself.’

Meanwhile, Furniture Link has planning permission for a purpose built 80,000sqft distribution depot and showroom in Telford, Shropshire.

‘The new large warehousing facility will be a massive commitment for us but our current premises do not allow for expansion,’ says James McConnell, Furniture Link md. ‘The addition of a showroom will allow us the opportunity to showcase what we do to retailers any time of the year.’

The new centre is due to be operational from February 2014 with work starting on the site within weeks.

McConnell says Telford was chosen for three major reasons: current staff are able to travel to the new centre; excellent road links to the major motorway network; and it is centrally located making delivery plans easier.

The company is likely to organise a series of At Home events to launch products once it opens the centre.

Walmsley’s trio go it alone

Expansion for Harrison Spinks

Three former Walmsley’s managers have teamed up to open their own store, Furniture Express.

Jim Lucas, former Walmsley’s Stockton store manager; Michael Currell, former Sunderland store manager; and his brother John, a former relief manager, have opened the store in the Castlegate Shopping Centre, the site of the former Walmsley’s store.

‘Stockton was always the best store in Walmsley’s’ heyday. The Stockton store always did very well – right up until the last day. We got off on the right foot, because we didn’t have to borrow anything,’ says Lucas.

Products include leather and fabric suites, bedroom and dining room collections and a full range of beds.

Bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks is to boost production after investing to expand its Leeds factory.

The company has bought the 67,000sqft unit next to its existing Dewsbury Road premises.

‘We are extremely pleased to have acquired this new building as it times perfectly well with our plans to expand our mattress and divan manufacturing operations,’ says Simon Spinks, Harrison Spinks md.

Meanwhile, the company is to launch a range of cot and nursery mattresses next month in association with pram maker Silver Cross.

The new range has been co-designed

by Spinks and Nick Paxton, Silver Cross group chief executive.

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‘Our high density baby spring technology has been developed specifically for infants to ensure that they start sleep the right way. We understand the benefits from sleeping on a good mattress for adults, so it makes perfect sense that the same logic is applied for babies, after all sleep is vitally important for a baby’s development,’ says Spinks.

‘The baby spring innovation is completely unique to the nursery market. These miniature pocket springs cannot be found in any other nursery comfort product due to the patented nature of the technology. The baby springs have been designed to work in a three dimensional manner ensuring that support is correctly distributed at any given time,’ he adds.

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OPINION

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Heatwave gave us a summer to remember We may not of had the Olympics to cheer us this summer but it has still been one to remember, if not always for the right reasons.

Things started off not too badly, particularly at the better-end where at least there is still some decent margin to aim for. But then came the heatwave.

Thankfully, we had a fair few outdoor sets left from last year, which in July was easily our bestseller, and now at least we don’t have them taking up space in the warehouse.

Thanks to the lack of footfall we took the chance to give the place an extra polish and move bits around. Not that it was untidy or anything, but a summer update does no harm. I also took the chance to visit a few stores outside of my area and found that’s what they were doing as well.

One thing I’ve tried to do is find alternatives to unbranded oak. While the big boys continue to batter each other by selling it cheaper and cheaper, it’s not an area I really want to be in. As a result I’ve been giving more prominence to my branded ranges. Yes, consumers will compare prices online, but most of my fellow retailers in the area are pricing along the same lines (and no we haven’t arranged it) and I think our customers still want the reassurance of buying from a company they know.

It seems to be working, and along with putting non-oak products in better positions, cabinet sales are managing to do OK. I’d like to think we’ve got a pretty loyal base of customers, for whom we are at least the first shop they visit, and hopefully the final one. We always telephone them a couple of weeks after we’ve delivered to them just to see that everything is OK, but this year we’ve tried customer feedback forms. When the guys deliver the furniture they leave a card asking for feedback on the furniture and the whole buying process.

I didn’t think we would get that many back so we offered a small monthly prize of some vouchers to encourage them. And it’s worked far better than I thought.

Rather than posting them, the majority of people pop into the shop and hand them in – I don’t put a postage stamp on.

It’s brought far more people into the shop and we’ve even got some good sales out of it, as they see something new or a product they didn’t look at on their previous visit.

I’ve been giving more prominence to my branded ranges of oak

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Tel: 020 7622 3506 2 Sweetpea & Willow’s on trend industrial style Spear Warrior coffee table shouts character and age. Its distressed metallic spear-like legs stand strong below the weathered surface. Made from eco-friendly reclaimed pine with an antique facade.

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Visit: www.sweetpeaandwillow.com 3 Cormar Carpets has boosted the number of its Express Collect centres from 10 to 16 throughout England and Scotland. It means a majority of retailers are now within a 30 minute drive of one of Cormar’s Express Collect centres where they can arrange next day pick-up of orders placed by 2pm.

Visit: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk 4 Taken from 19th century French archives, Farrow & Ball’s Lattice wallpaper has an undulating pattern that ripples up the length

of the paper, creating a hypnotic design.

Lattice is brassy and elegant, brave and modestly chic.

Visit: www.farrow-ball.com 5 Crown Floors has some Double Points promotions as homeowners get set for the winter months ahead. From 1 September, members of the Crown Floors Loyalty Club can now grab 80 points on the rich jewel tones of the soft nylon Saxony Dapdune Wharf and the classic design motifs of easy clean Crown Wilton (pictured).

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6 The Highgrove wallpaper is part of Digitex’s Studio Collection with substrates including silk, linen, velvet and cotton.

Tel: 0161 873 8891 7 Emma Bridgewater’s Dad Is King apron is bound to make Dad feel special in the kitchen or in front of the BBQ. Visit: www.emmabridgewater.co.uk 8 The mini Love cushion from Jan Constantine’s Gypsy collection is 100% cream linen and is appliqued with an intricate floral detail. Cut out images are available.

Tel: 01270 821 194 9 Spin Collective’s range of wall stickers include personalised coordinates: customers can create a personalised coordinates wall sticker to mark a special event and location.

Email: sales@spincollective.co.uk 10 Oficina Inglesa’s Boissier coffee table is available in cherry (pictured with a dusty white finish), oak, walnut, mahogany or painted. It has four large drawers, two on each side, a marquetry table top, curved legs and handles in antique brass.

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11 The headboard of B&B Italia’s Erik bed (wall-mounted at different heights) is made up of two panels. The top panel is slightly inclined and has a decorative element that softens the essential design. A circular lace motif repeated four times, in matching tones or contrast, accompanies a blanket stitch border around the upper perimeter of the headboard.

Visit: www.bebitalia.it 12 Dedar’s Kipling dupion silk is available in 35 bright shades that enhance its natural sheen with its lavishly rich volume. It is hand-woven on shuttle looms, the only looms capable of handling such a bulky yarn.

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13 Philippe Starck’s latest Flos design references a ‘magical bookcase where books take flight towards the light’.

Bibliotheque Nationale features a series of small stainless steel shelves ascending the main stem of the lamp.

With a chrome finish, the lamp becomes just as useful in the day as it is at night, with the base housing a USB connector for charging tablets or smartphones.

Visit: www.flos.com 14 Bonaldo’s Octa table has eight metal legs that support its three sizes: 2m x 1m, 2.5m x 1m and 3m x 1.08m.

The top is available in seven finishes and the metal base in four.

Visit: www.bonaldo.it 15 Boffi’s Duemilaotto tall units can be equipped with exclusive accessories such as drawer units, pullout shelves, shelves, internal lights and have storage compartments with a sliding and opening mechanism on double doors.

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CARPET

Decade of growth Abingdon has gone from strength to strength since the MBO Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the rescue of Abingdon Flooring. In the summer of 2003 parent company Carpets International collapsed, putting Abingdon into receivership.

Jim Taylor, md; Martin Peace, sales director; Robert Dight, production director; and Eddie Charlesworth, logistics director, combined to secure the funding to buy the Crumlin, Gwent carpet manufacturer, saving 300 jobs and the creator of the original Stainfree carpet.

Dight describes the day he had to introduce the receiver to the workforce as the worst in his life. ‘We [the management] had been told the day before but we had to wait until 3pm so all the Carpets International sites were told at the same time. I had to sit in my office all day, not talking to anybody. I hated it.’

Now about 95% of the Crumlin staff who were there at the time of the MBO are still at Abingdon and since then employee numbers have swelled to 500, including its carpet tile operation and the Alliance distribution subsidiary.

‘Since then we’ve had five years of boom and five of recession, but we’ve always managed to grow the business and from the first year we’ve invested in the business, including technology. We invested in TV advertising last year on the Home channel: we want to build a brand,’ says Peace.

In the past decade the number of tufting machines has increased from seven to 13, enabling Abingdon to produce 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m widths, and there are plans for a 14th machine. Also, a 65,000sqft yarn warehouse is opening soon replacing the unit destroyed in a fire last September.

As well as making carpet at Crumlin, Abingdon also produces yarn. Having its own polypropylene extrusion plant means the company can differentiate itself from its rivals.

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Opposite page Top left: Stainfree Reflections Top right: Anniversary Twist Bottom: Abingdon responds quickly to trends This page Left: Ultimate Saxony Above: The new yarn warehouse Below: Stainfree Innovations

‘Being vertically integrated allows us to control quality, price and service. We can be more creative when it comes to products as we control the yarn production: we don’t have to buy in fixed quantities of yarn so Abingdon products will have more colours, for example, than companies buying the yarn in,’ explains Peace.

Because it controls production it can quickly respond to trends and develop bespoke colours and yarn combinations.

Historically, Abingdon has seen greater sales from the northern half of the UK, where consumers have opted for more textured carpets than those in the south, and retailers are more likely to buy rolls. Peace hopes its latest colour additions to Anniversary Twist, Ultimate Saxony and Stainfree Reflections will also appeal to retailers in the south.

‘The latest new additions to the Abingdon portfolio were as a result of consultation with a number of high profile retailers and extensive research into both style and colour within the home decor arena. The resulting colourways portray a very calm and contemporary colour palette that brings cool beiges, earth tones and subtle shades of grey together in a way that exudes sophistication and easy living. A touch of relaxation as an antidote to a very busy lifestyle,’ Peace says.

The recognition of environmental issues has changed radically in the past decade and Abingdon is no exception.

‘We’ve combined with a local recycling company to recycle carpet waste and turn it into other products, including car dashboard fascias,’ says Dight.

The move has also saved the company a six figure sum on landfill costs. Green credentials will be boosted and more money saved in December when two wind turbines being constructed near to the plant come on stream, reducing its energy bills by 40%.

‘The last decade has seen us enjoy a fantastic rollercoaster ride with the joy and excitement of growing the business made all the more challenging by the current economic situation,’ says Peace. ‘However, the bottom line is, we all enjoy that challenge and we continue to grow the business organically through investment in all areas, whether it be products, people or ongoing capital expenditure, thus giving us constant improvement and diversification as we go forward together.

We want to be the best that Britain can offer,’ he adds.

Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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Turning Japanese Heuga’s latest range has green credentials and Oriental influences

Heuga has expanded its carpet tile offer with the introduction of Smart Sense, a collection of six natural and four on trend colours based on the Japanese culture.

The dark brown Sancho Pepper is reminiscent of the deep colour of the spice, while the light brown Bamboo is a clear match for the plant. The deep red of Red Sun refers to the Japanese sunset and Wasabi is a fresh green named after the Japanese spice.

Each colour has six different patterns to allow many design possibilities. With a random design, it can be laid in any direction which simplifies installation.

Heuga says cutting waste is almost 50% less than with broadloom carpet.

Smart Sense is produced from 60% recycled content and is a microtuft product so uses less yarn than with traditional production methods. The company says a well-constructed dense surface can be just as durable and hardwearing as traditionally tufted carpets, while offering an easy to clean surface and improved acoustics compared to hard floor surfaces.

Heuga has also introduced the Interlay 40cm x 50cm underlay tiles. When used in combination with a Heuga loop or cut pile product, there is an additional impact sound reduction of 4dB. Visit: www.heuga.co.uk

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Smart Sense is made from 60% recycled content, the random design can be laid in any direction and each colour has six patterns

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Abingdon Flooring will once again be advertising their famous brand within a brand “Stainfree for Life” on TV again this Autumn.

Please ensure that your ‘point of sale’ is prominently displayed in order to engage your customer in the Stainfree revolution!

Almost 1000 TV slots have been booked for prominent airtime during October and November, all guiding your customers to our store locator on the website!

The rest (as they say) is down to you...

www.stainfreeforlife.com

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Start the conversation Adam Carpets wants to boost the importance of carpet Adam Carpets wants to change the way carpets are perceived by many consumers when it comes to choosing their interiors.

Carpet is often the last thought after upholstery or curtains, so many retailers see customers’ budgets tightened by the time it comes to choosing the floorcovering.

‘We wanted to produce a carpet that would be included at the start of the conversation when it came to interior design, not at the end. To do that we had to produce a range like nothing else seen before and offer multiple coordinating options to allow immense choice and diversity for the customer and retailer. This is what we have done with Revelation,’ says Eamonn Prescott, Adam Carpets sales director.

Revelation has eight colour

schemes, each comprising two plain twists, one stripe and one tonal.

Centrepiece of the range is the tonal. It has been designed with four colours in each pattern. Two natural ground colours in velvet yarns, then two accent colours

in twist yarns, to create a textured tonal.

‘The accent colours have been chosen specifically to match in with today’s fashions and trends,’ says Prescott.

Revelation offers the opportunity to have one plain on a landing, coordinating stripe on the stairs, second coordinating plain in a hall, then the matching tonal in the living or dining room, he adds.

Also, the range can be linked to a retailer’s own fabrics and/or paints if they sell them.

‘The opportunity to make mood boards and link the carpets to fabrics and paints will appeal to many retailers. It is an interior designer’s dream. The sheer scale of what this range can do should excite retailers everywhere,’ reckons Prescott.

Visit: www.adamcarpets.com

Revelation has eight colour schemes and will be launched at the end of September. Mood boards can link the carpet to fabrics and paints

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Bankfield Mill Greenfield road, Colne, Lancashire. BB8 9PD Tel: 01282 862736 Fax: 01282 868307 Email: office@brontecarpets.co.uk Web: www.brontecarpets.co.uk

All carpets made in the UK in our Lancashire factory.

Bronte Ranges include:

Saxony & Velvet Eleven Saxony and Velvet qualities made from 100% wool 2 ply yarn for a luxurious soft finish.

Twist Four twist pile qualities made from 80% wool 20% nylon 2 ply yarn giving a soft but resilient finish.

Shag Pile Four shag pile qualities are available in 100% wool 2 ply yarn and two qualities made with a chunky 100% wool felted yarn.

Hand Crafted Borders.

In addition to our plain ranges we have our completely custom made Hand Crafted Border collection. Our borders can trace the perimeter of a room or can be used to frame a centrepiece such as a dining table or coffee table.

Any Colour.

Our range includes a selection of 60 standard colours to choose from but if you require a colour that is not in our range, simply send a sample of the colour you require and we will dye yarn specially to match your sample.

Any Width.

We make every carpet to fit your sizes in any width. Anything from a stair runner to pieces up to an incredible 12 metres wide without seams.

Made to plan.

For irregularly shaped areas such as L shapes or T shapes we make the carpet to the shape required without seams or joins. This also cuts down on waste as you only buy the carpet you need.

Custom made service.

Although we offer a number of standard qualities and weights in our range, if a carpet is required to match an existing carpet which may not be from a Bronte range we can usually make a carpet to match if provided with a sample.

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WOOD AND LAMINATE

Reinforcing nature Kährs’ designs enhance natural properties Kährs’ latest Harmony Collection reflects the key trend for rustic natural surfaces with subtle design features. Hand-brushing removes pulpy softwood to expose natural graining and annual rings, which reinforces the natural look. It has 14 designs, including some that are bevelled and smoked to add further distinction.

Each have a three-strip design to complement all interior styles.

Pale toned colour options include Oak Frost and Oak Dew with a strong Scandinavian feel, on-trend grey toned Oak Limestone and the lightest floor, white Ash Alabaster, which also has a micro-bevel along all four sides. Mid-toned options include Oak Citrus, Granite, Stone and Ember, in shell pink, camel brown and golden tones.

The darkest floors – Oak Smoke, Kernel, Bean, Soil, Moss and Lava – have a distinct rich tone, in earthy and nut brown shades, through to ebony.

Visit: www.kahrs.co.uk

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Gareth Price, UK Sales Director For nearly 100 years, the family-owned Lynch Sales Company has delivered on our promise to help our retail clients succeed through Lynch promotional sales, or close with dignity with our complete close-out sales. I am particularly proud that many of those storeowners reward us with their repeat business, time and again. Let them tell you why they prefer the integrity of our business model and our one-page contract over that of our competition.

To learn more, call the Lynch Sales Company today for a complete outline, including a copy of our easy-to-understand, one-page contract, or visit www.LynchSales.co.uk

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Beds and bedroom

often copied... never equalled Vi-Spring were the inventors of the modern bed in 1901.

At the 2013 Bed Show we will be launching two new models – luxurious beds with the unmistakable signature feel of a Vi-Spring.

Perfect comfort and unique support.

Visit us on Stand B3 www.vispring.co.uk

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Modern take on tradition Skills developed over the decades are used in Velda’s latest collection For more than 50 years Velda has produced beds using traditional skills, and still continues to recruit apprentices to maintain these skills. The combination of this and modern technology is seen in its latest Multisense mattress collection, says Adrian Eyre, Velda UK sales agent.

All six mattresses in the range have an Aegis anti-microbe or AegisPremium anti-microbe and moisture regulation treatment.

Single or double layers of multi-low springs act like a second layer of fillings providing high levels of support while reducing pressure points. The seven-zoned pocket sprung core is available in standard and firmer comfort levels.

Bases are in several formats: a boxspring base with full depth springs to provide support for the mattress, giving the bed a deeper more luxurious feel while reducing pressure on the mattress to aid its longevity and performance; adjustable slatted bases; and frames with slatted, pocket sprung or adjustable drop-in platforms. All bases have several options such as metal or wooden feet and choice of fabric.

Multisense covers are elastic, double stretched jersey that adapt and shape to the body in the same way as the foam, memory foam or latex fillings.

On some models the springs have inner tufting to provide the strength and securing of traditional tufting but with the comfort of a deep quilted cover without surface tufts. Springs are foam encapsulated to prevent rolling off.

Latex or visco toppers and latex pillows are also available.

Adjustable models offer a five-fold action with pillow lift and storage options.

Velda, tel: 07714 340141

Top: Durham adjustable bedstead with Multisense 600 Ortho mattress Above: Evolution adjustable deep base with drawers and Memory 900 mattress and Salsa headboard Left: Evolution adjustable shallow base

On show Velda is holding an At Home show at its Opglabbeek showroom and factory, about an hour from Brussels, from 7-9 October, and 7 November after exhibiting at the Brussels Furniture Fair from 3-6 November. Travel and accommodation packages are available.

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Spoilt for choice Serene Furnishings has again expanded its bedroom offer Following a period of significant investment during 2012, in readiness for a succession of product launches this year, Serene Furnishings has been capturing the attention of retailers with its latest line up of beds and bedroom furniture.

At the beginning of the year, Serene announced that 2013 would witness a string of innovative products and collections, coupled with an unprecedented expansion of the business.

‘This has most certainly been the case, with the company now offering its most diverse range to date, featuring unparalleled choice across a number of collections and material combinations. Key to the successful launch of the new designs and collections we are now seeing is the ability to service such growth in the business,’ says Tasleem Tasab, Serene founder and md. ‘Leaving no stone unturned, a middle management structure was put in place to take charge of key departments ensuring customer expectations are exceeded and our expansion plans met.’

Its warehouse facility has been expanded by 25% to provide 130,000sqft of storage to ensure high levels of stock and quick delivery on orders.

The first wave of launches saw the Metal Collection for 2013 and the Precious Metals Collection being well received. Tasab says these are its most diverse metal bed offering to date with something for every retailer and consumer alike.

‘The new Metal Collection for 2013 offers more choice in size, finish and design. It is our largest metal range comprising metal beds, daybeds, folding beds, guest beds, headboards, kids’ beds and bunks. It complements the new and inspired Precious Metals Collection perfectly, which is a premium range of bedsteads presenting an eclectic revival of historic styles, aimed at the mid-upper end of the market and suited to both furniture and bed retailers alike,’ he explains.

Now Serene has turned its attention to wood. ‘The beautiful new Oak Collection has harnessed the ever-present beauty of wood to present a design-led range of beds and drawers.

Clearly evident on each piece is the unique grain detail of solid American white oak, with sharp lines and exquisite proportion

best presenting the dependable strengths of the wood itself.

Different styles are seamlessly connected to suit a wide variety of bedrooms and a selection of bed sizes, each with a posture sprung slatted base,’ says Tasab.

It is a collection centred around three key designs: Salisbury, Thornton and Windsor. The Salisbury offers tapered legs and clean lines, a choice of bed size and high or low footend. There are two bedside table options – single or three-drawer.

Thornton has a subtle curve to the top rail, which combines with sharp vertical lines to create a striking headboard for the low footend bed. It is complemented by a two-drawer bedside table and is available in a selection of sizes.

Windsor features a guest bed option that can be stowed away when not in use. Windsor also includes a two-drawer bedside table to complete the look.

The Hevea Collection has also been expanded with Freya, a bedstead in all sizes from 3ft to 6ft, with a guest bed option, and choice of Honey Oak and Opal White finishes. As with the wider Hevea Collection, Freya is made using environmentfriendly Hevea wood from the brasiliensis tree, which is only felled for use in furniture production when it has reached the end of its natural rubber producing life.

‘We are continuing to try to set the pace in innovation and supporting the trade with a range of beds and bedroom furniture that spans the price points, offering something for every taste and bedroom. The new Metal and Precious Metal Collections, coupled with the arrival of the new Oak Collection, broadens the choice for retailer and consumer alike, breathing new life into shopfloors up and down the country,’ says Tasab.

Visit: www.serenefurnishings.co.uk

Left and above: Windsor Opposite page: Top: Freya Inset: Tasleem Tasab in the expanded warehouse Centre: Salisbury Right: Ethan

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Memory Fo^m. The ‘wonder ingredient’ in most sophistic^ted beds. Intelligent. Responsive. Futuristic.

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1 Manufactured to Wittmann’s exacting standards of handcraftsmanship, the Teo headboard is an extension of the curved forms found in the Aria base.

The transition from base to bedhead underlines the homely character of the piece.

Visit: www.wittmann.at 2 With its contemporary gloss finish and black accent to the headboard, the Calvin bedroom from TCS gathers all the latest styling features into one complete range.

This range of bedside cabinet, modular two-door wardrobes, a large slide robe, four, five and six drawer chests and a wide six drawer chest offer a greater choice to potential purchasers.

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3 The Lux range from Team 7 has revamped the idea of the traditional bed with four legs, giving it an avant garde look featuring natural wood at its no-fuss best, and shapes and forms that create their own unique decorative elements.

Visit: www.team7.at 4 ‘Refreshing display collections can really help to add dynamism and interest to the shopfloor,’ says Simon Ainge, Kettle Interiors sales director. ‘And with great shopfloor discounts on ranges such as the Victorian Petite, we are making it easier for retailers to do just this.’

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5 Blending classic sleigh bed style with contemporary lines, Hyder Living’s Akhio bunk offers a fresh take on this practical solution.

Tel: 01484 531 000

BREM Invite the outdoors in!

With its “sawn wood” effect, asymmetrical fronts and bookcase with oblique lines, BREM evokes a certain authenticity and durability, its daring tones and shapes creating a highly personal interior

PREFACE A bold and contemporary range Available in 5 finishes and perfect for any room of the house, the PREFACE collection has been designed to optimise and enhance space with its bookcases and storage units. This range is distinguished by its modularity and boldness.

Discover Gautier’s many other ranges like Artigo and Adulis online at www.gautier.co.uk

The Bed Show E19

AJ Foam

D24

Apropa Machinery

A34

Bodyease/Kumfysleep

C14

Breasley Consumer Products

E27

Burgess Beds

E9

Carpenter

F10

Churchfield Sofa Bed Co

C3

CPS Wales

C1

Deluxe Beds

E1 A14

Dunlopillo

E33/E39

Dura Beds

C45

Enkev Natural Fibres

E7 D22

Gainsborough & Gainsborough Sofa Beds E10 .

Gateway (Textiles)

B40

GNG Group

B7

Siesta Beds Health Beds

B36

Pieters

A32

Latexco

C31

C30

Reylon

MPT

Somnus

Restaurant

Gateway

Maes A26

Seetall

B25

A23

Stellini A20 B19

Stuart Jones

Highgate Beds

A43

A14

Hush-A-Bye

E16

Hypnos

E6

R A Irwin

B2

C20

Sleepshaper Sleepeezee; Pirelli

C16

C15

Palatine

C42

Latex Wholesale

B31

A29

Healthbeds

Latexco

Shire Beds

Beardow Adams

A16

Kyoto Futons

C36

King Koil

Kaymed

A34

Simmons Group

King Koil

C35

A35

D12

Kaymed

C42

Kayflex

C30 C2

Kayflex

C44

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Harrison Spinks

Dura Beds

Highgate Beds

D5

Beardow Adams

Furmanac

C45

SMK

Airsprung Group

Deslee Clama

A43

A45

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B10

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C14

Sleepeezee; Nestledown

Desleeclama

Bodyease / Kumfysleep

A10 Latex Wholesale

B7

C44

B3

C5

A8

Monks

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Telford 24-25 September

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B36

C6

Spot Nails

Silentsleep GNG

Vi Spring

C4

C3

Churchfield Sofabeds

Springform

C35 F7 A32 A10

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SMP

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Global Material Sourcing

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25th Anniversary .

With over 25 years of manufacturing In the U.K. 2013 has shown the successful launch of the Mayfair collection along with our reputation for value, service and flexibility.

Pocketed Beds New Healthcare Beds Traditional Collection.

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Layezee

D26

L&P Springs UK

D2

Maes Mattress Ticking

A29

Millbrook Beds

D24

Sealy, Silentnight Group A J Foam

D20 A8

MPT Group

C31

Horatio Myer & Co

D22

E33/E39

Nelsons Labels

E45

Silentnight, Rest Assured and Layezee

Furmanac

E3

Palatine Beds

C16

Pieters Textiel

A35

Rawson Fillings

F10

D20

Carpenter

Monks International

E39

D4

Relyon

B31

Rest Assured

E45

Salus

E27

Sealy

D26

Seetall Furniture

A26

Shire Beds

C36

Silentnight Group

D26

Silentsleep Beds Simmons Bedding Group

D26

Dunlopillo and Myer’s

Millbrook

F9

D17

Icon Designs

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Telford 24-25 September

SHOW GUIDE

E33

Staples and Slumberland

Vogue

E27

C5

Breasley

Restaurant

F7

A16/B10/B19

Sleepshaper

C20

Slumberland Sofabeds

F9

SMP

A2

Softheads

B40

Somnus

B25

Spotnails

C6

Springform Technology

C4

D12

E19

Kyoto Airsprung Beds

Harrison

E16

Hush A Bye

E33/E39

Stellini Group

A23

Stuart Jones

A20

Swanglen Furniture Sweet Dreams A Tarr Vi-Spring Vogue Beds

F2 D9 C15

E10

Gainsborough/Gainsborough Sofabeds

Sweet Dreams

D5

D4

Apropa

E9

E7

Burgess Beds

Rawson

D2

Enkev

E6

Hypnos

L&P

B3 D17 D1

E3

NBF

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Deluxe Beds

Swanglen Furnishings

Staples

D9

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Staples Beds’ Ambrose

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ZAHRAA Divan Set

• 1000 pocket Mattress with a Latex top.

• Non turn available in Firm or Soft feel.

• Ultra soft knit Velvet fabric.

• Airflow border system.

• Hand tufted with woollen tufts.

• Hypo Allergenic.

• Six Divan Base Colours.

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SHOW GUIDE

Above: Kaymed’s iKool Vermont Left: Leggett & Platt’s Softech

There will be new products galore as the leading bedding manufacturers gather at Telford.

AJ Foam will show its latest products from its Pureflex, Neptune and Memory Sleep brands.

Bodet and Horst’s Check Point fabric uses a hygiene sensor to signal when mattress and pillow covers need washing. Indicator particles integrated into the textile react to different contaminants such as dust mites, skin scales, bacteria, or bodily fluids. The colour of the Check Point fabric changes to give the user a signal that cleaning is necessary. After washing, the indicators return to their original colour.

Breasley Consumer will showcase its Salus Couture’ collection featuring Viscool memory foam technology.

The company says this has been thermographically proven

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to stay cooler longer than standard memory foam.

Burgess Beds is unveiling the Signature collection using natural materials that have been handcrafted in the same way for almost a century, alongside an ottoman storage divan to suit any weight mattress and headboard.

Carpenter will display its latest Sleep Better products.

The latest models from its Hamilton and James, Pennine Beds, Kaye and Stewart and Deluxe Beds ranges will be on the Deluxe Beds stand.

DesleeClama will release its Historian Collection of woven and knitted mattress fabrics, along with six mattress fabric concepts specially selected for the UK mattress market.

Dunlopillo is introducing a wider fabric range for its Star Collection.

SHOW GUIDE

The Bed Show Telford 24-25 September Top: Deluxe Beds Above: Slumberland Above left: Siesta Beds Left: Bodet and Horst’s Check Point fabric

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Furmanac will display the latest products from its MiBed and Hestia brands.

GNG Group will show updates to the Zen range, including the introduction of the Adaptive climate control fabric.

An all-natural Turn Free collection, complemented by in-vogue colourways, new headboard designs and low upholstered bed frames, will all be debuted by Harrison Beds.

Highgate Beds will show off its latest 2013 models.

RA Irwin’s launch is Lush chenille fabrics for borders and bases.

On its stand, Kaymed will focus on its iKool temperature regulating gel memory foam.

King Koil will launch natural backcare beds to appeal to both the natural products buyer and those seeking a bed to alleviate back care concerns.

From Kyoto is updated upholstered beds along with a new selection of traditional headboards and floorstanding models with accent pieces to match.

Latex Wholesale is promoting its latest latex bedding components including mattress cores, latex in sheet form and rolls, latex pillows, finished latex mattresses and toppers.

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SHOW GUIDE Layezee will continue to focus on the young adult market.

Leggett & Platt’s Softech Layers ultra-low-profile spring filling layer is designed to tackle settlement. They can be placed on top of innerspring and topper systems to boost overall coil count or layered for an enhanced level of comfort.

Monks International will show its latest jacquard woven ticking, double knits and upholstery style ticking.

Millbrook Beds is showcasing its latest range of products and concepts for 2014.

Myer’s will present its pocket range together with bedroom solutions for a younger audience.

Palatine Beds will highlight its full range of contract bed sets, including luxury hotel mattresses, fully breathable, anti-static, water resistant mattresses, and budget contract mattresses for student accommodation, hostels and rental properties.

Relyon will be showing the FIRA Gold standard awarded Boutique contract collection, its latest upholstered bed frames, the updated Royal Heritage Montacute model, low height divan options to match the trend for deeper mattresses, an updated headboard collection, and a revised ottoman base design.

From Shire Beds will be its Pocket Shire, Memory Shire, Latex Shire, Ortho Shire, Comfort Shire, Eco Shire and Active Shire collections.

Siesta Beds will celebrate 25 years of manufacturing with its latest designs.

Silent Sleep Beds introduces 3D Airflow pocket sprung mattress technology and its Active Support Airflow open coil spring system along with its latest ottoman bases.

The Sleep Council will tell retailers about its planned activities for the next few months.

Sleepeezee will present models from its Pure collection, which were part of the Coronation Festival during the summer.

It will also introduce models featuring latex, and other pocketed models with high spring counts. The Pirelli branded collection, introduced in January, will be expanded.

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Left: Sweet Dreams’ Opulence Vision Chic Below: Sweet Dreams’ Opulence Sparkle

Sleepshaper is looking to build on the success of Mammoth with new POS and products alongside the relaunch of the SleepShaper brand and the launch of its vacuum packed ranges.

Slumberland is unveiling contemporary designs to complement its current range and new fabrics.

SMK Textiles, in partnership with Coverconf of Italy, will present its latest range of zipped mattress covers.

Pocket spring manufacturing equipment producer Springform Technology will show its upgraded twinhead pocket spring coiler and assembler.

From Staples is the Ambrose bed it showed at the Coronation Festival, along with new fabric choices and headboard designs.

Stellini will show its latest collection of jacquards and knits and a design app that allows users to automatically download new designs and see them as they would appear

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Sweet Dreams will add to its Opulence Collection, with Sparkle and Chic joining Classic.

All the hybrid frame-divan models feature an upholstered headboard and footend.

The three will also be available in Vision, a TV-ready model, taking a TV up to 32in and 3.15in in depth. A remote controlled mechanism allows the TV to pop up from the footend. The divan is available in three sizes: 135cm, 150cm and 180cm, and comes in a choice of sprung edge or platform top with ottoman and drawers as storage options.

The Jazira mattress is purposedesigned to complement the upholstery of Opulence, with a matching fabric edge and 3D border.

In addition, Sweet Dreams is launching leather-look TV beds, sofabeds, bedframes and a comprehensive range of divans to refresh the current collections.

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on the bed, including quilt patterns and bed bases.

Stuart Jones will exhibit two bedroom sets to show the diversity of its ranges: the new Jasmine bedstead shown in natural linen fabric and incorporating the new DAR fabric for a shabby chic look, and the Greenwich divan.

Vi-Spring will launch two divan set models in the Natural Luxury collection.

Vogue Beds will unveil Countess, a 600 pocket spring model

with pillow top mattress featuring Blu Cool memory foam. Also on show will be: Edward, a 12.5 gauge open coil spring with a six gauge spring; Regatta with a soft knit fabric, handtufted with an orthopaedic spring; an updated Memory Plus with the border complementing the new soft knit panel fabric with intricate designs; and Memory Sculpture 1000 that combines 40mm of memory foam on a 1,000 pocket spring system.

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Best of both worlds gel foam and springs

Hybrid (above and below right) combines gel foam and springs

‘Memory foam is now so last century. It was invented in 1966 by NASA to improve aircraft seats and was used in the space programme. That’s nearly 50 years ago. Now, however, we’re in the 21st century and the next generation of bed technology is here: a union of extreme comfort with zonal support, pressure relief and immense breathability, everything combined to make you the ultimate, deeper sleeper,’ says Neil Robinson, Sealy marketing director.

The new Hybrid beds are a fusion of a new, technologically advanced, highly elastic gel and breathable foam merged with innovative springs and will be debuted at the show.

The two stage design springs are individually encased

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‘Unlike memory foam beds, these Hybrid divans and mattresses are springy, bouncy, deeply comfortable and supportive, as you would expect from the very best pocket sprung beds, but with the added benefit of an innovative cooling gel foam layer so no more bed head hair or hot and sweaty bodies which you frequently get with ordinary memory foam,’ he explains. ‘Memory foam beds also invariably mean no bounce factor, but with these new Hybrid beds of course this isn’t a problem, so as you snuggle down in ecstatic comfort, you go to sleep quicker and stay asleep longer.’

The top layer of breathable gel offers anatomically correct

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Napoli is a Which? Best Buy

support and hygienic protection with no sweating or shivering – the ideal sleeping climate. Under this are layers of almost 3,000 mini and full pocket springs, zoned to support the spine and heavier and lighter parts of the body along its length.

The coil is a two stage design – the upper part of the spring is softer and conforming for contouring comfort, while the lower part of the spring is firmer for deep down support, and each spring is individually encased to minimise motion transfer.

In addition to Smart Fibres, the collection’s ticking is a new type of flexible, stretchy soft mattress covering that contains Adaptive. Adaptive changes passive textiles to textiles with a

dynamic response to environmental changes such as temperature and humidity. It reuses the energy of the body to boost moisture wicking, moisture evaporation and cooling, to keep the sleeper and the mattress cool and dry. Adaptive treated mattress ticking works through sheets and/or mattress protectors as long as the textile layers have a good breathability.

Also on show will be Napoli 1200, which gained the highest score in the latest test of pocket sprung mattresses by Which?

Magazine, earning it a Which? Best Buy accolade.

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Home grown Somnus is preparing to preview the Supremacy Collection and the luxury no-turn Concordia Collection at the show.

‘Handmade using nature’s finest materials, unique wool blends developed from the Somnus Farm and brand new spring technology, both collections deliver the very best in comfort.

Somnus is at the forefront of pocket spring design technology and has designed each model with a higher number of springs giving a more supportive, comfortable sleeping surface,’ says Jason Lowdon, Somnus sales director.

Somnus sleep specialists designed the Sensa iP Pocket spring system, where the springs move independently of each other, distributing the sleepers’ weight across a higher number of

The Supremacy Marquis with Churchill headboard in Chic Ebony fabric

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The Concordia Tiffany with Chelsea headboard in Galant Mulberry fabric

springs and so supporting and contouring more exactly to body shape, he says. The result is fewer pressure points and better sleep. These unique springs are produced in the Somnus state of the art manufacturing facility.

To help guarantee the quality of the materials, Somnus rears its own sheep on the Somnus Farm and has developed Yorkshire Dales and Herdwick Eco wool. These are turned into unique blends of 100% natural upholstery fillings which are then layered into each bed.

‘This makes for perfect temperature control all night and ensures supreme comfort,’ according to Lowdon.

‘We blend the most luxurious fillings such as silk, mohair, cashmere and the finest Egyptian cotton with the highest quality locally produced wool for breathability and with handteased horsehair to channel away moisture and maintain a healthy, fresh, well-ventilated bed.’

The Supremacy Collection will comprise 12 traditionally handbuilt models while the Concordia Collection will feature seven no-turn models.

To complement the 2014 collections, Somnus has selected a fashion inspired range of fabrics – including opulent satins and crushed velvets – and headboard styles that add a touch of luxury and style to the bedroom.

Visit: www. somnus.co.uk

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The latest innovations in sleep The Geltex Collection will be the centrepiece of Silentnight’s launches at the show. Developed by Recticel and available exclusively in the UK and Republic of Ireland through the Silentnight Group, Geltex is a combination of an extremely elastic gel and air-permeable foam.

Its unique open cell structure allows air to pass easily through the mattress, preventing the body from overheating in summer, while keeping warm in winter. Its innovative elasticity offers immediate springback for support. It responds to the contours of the body providing spinal alignment and support. Geltex’s advanced flexible properties distribute weight evenly across the mattress preventing pressure points from building up, and helping to reduce the discomfort of aching joints and circulatory problems.

There are six mattress options, each combining Silentnight’s Mirapocket spring system with a Geltex comfort layer and Geltex branded knitted mattress cover.

New base options include a contemporary slender leg base, and standard and low level adjustable bases. Divan and ottoman bases are also available. A new hand-upholstered five panel padded headboard complements the contemporary collection. Headboards and bases come in Pale Grey, Malt, Fennel, Aubergine and Millstone. The launch to retailers is supported with POS displays, including dual-branded backboard, floor vinyls, footmats and a printed display panel with integrated TV monitor hosting a Geltex video.

‘The Geltex Collection is our most exciting and innovative product development,’ says Steve Freeman, Silentnight md. ‘The range has been developed to offer customers the ultimate sleep

The collection is backed by extensive POS

experience. We know that sleep is such a crucial part of everyday life and makes a huge difference to our health, happiness and wellbeing. As such customers are demanding more and more from their bed to help support healthy sleep patterns and create maximum comfort.

‘The Geltex Collection has been developed on the three core principles that aid a great night’s sleep – breathability, body support and pressure relief. A Geltex comfort layer, combined with our market-leading Mirapocket system, offers the perfect solution to these factors, creating a sleep environment which has never been seen before.’

Visit: www.silentnight.co.uk

Classics has been updated

The 1200 Classic Pocket Luxury

The Classics collection has been upgraded with pocket spring mattresses. The 1200 Classic Pocket Luxury, 1000 Classic Memory and 800 Classic Pocket models offer features including memory foam, Purotex probiotics to help allergy sufferers and ensure the mattress remains hygienically clean, and Ecofibres to prevent overheating. To complement the mattresses, the sprung divan bases have been upgraded.

Display models feature half sprung and half solid top divan bases allowing consumers to choose the firmness and support they prefer.

The latest ottoman storage option sees the front half of the bed lift up to offer discreet underbed storage, while two pullout drawers provide additional storage capacity.

Also being expanded is the Diamond collection with the 4000 pocket model.

Which? Magazine recently tested Silentnight’s 3 Zone Memory Foam Rolled Mattress describing it as its number one Best Buy in the memory foam mattress category and ‘an absolute bargain’. The Silentnight Diamond 1400 Natural Luxury was also featured as a recommendation within the best pocket mattress category.

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SLEEP HAS NEVER FELT SO GOOD.

Visit stand E45 at The Bed Show, Telford, between 24th - 25th September to experience Geltex® and discover why this groundbreaking technology will deliver the ultimate sleep solution.

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Hush from Airsprung’s Memory Contour

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For more than140 years, Airsprung Beds has been manufacturing divans and mattresses in Wiltshire and has become one of the best-known brands in the business.

Airsprung is offering retailers short lead times on all its models, as well as next day delivery on its bestselling rolled mattresses and wooden bed frames – a no nonsense approach for retailers looking for swift, trouble-free sales.

Many retailers are also taking advantage of Airsprung’s DHD service, eliminating any worries about stock and warehousing and helping streamline the retailer’s own business model in favour of increased sales.

In addition to quick delivery, Airsprung was among the first

companies to offer a collect and recycle service on behalf of the retailer, providing peace of mind as well as convenience.

This year Airsprung is further extending its core range that was launched at the end of last year.

The company will also be expanding its Hush from Airsprung beds and mattress collection, aimed at the mid-sector consumer, at the show.

Hush from Airsprung offers popular features such as luxury memory foam, superior pocket springs, sophisticated zone systems and materials rich in wool and cotton, coupled with the Airsprung DHD package.

Visit: www.airsprungbeds.co.uk

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Tradition, luxury and affordability

Top: In-store POS Right: Helmsley Cashmere 1400 Far right: Farnham Silk 800

Rest Assured will debut the Heritage Collection, designed to be a traditional, affordable, luxury bed range exclusively for independent retailers. British heritage is central to the collection: the mattresses are hand-tufted for long-lasting support and embroidered for a traditional look. The selfcleaning mattress covers eliminate mould and dust mites without the use of harsh chemicals, handles are fitted for easy movement while air vents allow air to circulate freely.

The range features four models: Farnham Silk 800, Helmsley Cashmere 1400, Portland Memory 2000 and Sherbourne Latex 2000. There are four upholstered headboards and an extensive collection of bases in a choice of natural, rustic linens. Bases include electronic adjustables and sprung bases as well as an extensive selection of storage options including the new Ottoman drawer.

‘Made using tried and tested techniques, the collection has been specifically designed to allow for easy movement and optimum back support. A careful balance of supportive pocket springs and comfortable fillings provides the right environment for the fluids in your spine to help it repair from aches and pains

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to ensure that you wake up relaxed and refreshed,’ says Graham Butterfield, Rest Assured sales director.

Heritage is supported by POS designed to appeal to Rest Assured’s 45-plus, female target consumer, specifically empty nesters and downsizers who the company has identified as likely to be in the market for a new bed.

The POS maximises standout in-store and communicates the collection’s key message: ‘Rest assured it’s the bed your back would choose’. The statement is supported with explanations of how and why the bed is the best choice for your back.

Customers are further reassured: ‘Rest assured our beds have been tried and tested’ – a message that is of particular importance to the target consumers. The Heritage Collection has been tried and tested to provide features that support the back and body contours, with added luxury and traditional style which appeals to buyers in the 45-plus age range.

‘Rest Assured beds have a reputation for high repeat ratio and we are confident that the Heritage Collection will be no exception,’ Butterfield says.

Visit: www.rest-assured.co.uk.

Rest assured it’s the bed your back would choose

New from Rest Assured our new traditional pocket spring collection • it’s designed for optimum back support • it’s hand crafted in Great Britain • it’s the ultimate in affordable luxury • it’s exclusively for you For more information: Visit us: The Bed Show, stand E45 Phone: 01282 851 111 Email: enquiries@rest-assured.co.uk www.rest-assured.co.uk

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Top left: Lancaster Top right: Rochester Left: Victoria

Spotlight on handmade quality ‘Gainsborough Beds has a history of making and supplying beds of the very highest quality and this year will be no exception,’ says Andy Richards, Gainsborough sales and marketing director. ‘We want to use the exhibition to showcase what is really great about our company.’

The show will see Gainsborough display a new collection of handmade beds.

‘The Natural collection features natural fillings of the highest quality. To complement these beautiful mattresses there will be a fresh range of base fabrics featuring the latest colours while retaining the commerciality that retailers require,’ he explains.

Gainsborough’s recently launched Pocket Cloud Collection will also be on show, incorporating layers of upholstery and nested pocket spring counts of up to 3,000, together with two rows of hand side-stitching.

‘We had a preview of this range to some potential and existing customers and the response was amazing, with uptake

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from virtually everyone who saw them, so we knew we had produced something very commercial. There wasn’t just one area that stood out – it was the whole package from great feeling beds that looked superb with a hand-made selling story, backed up by our commitment to supporting our bricks and mortar retailers,’ Richards adds.

Both ranges will also see a completely redesigned collection of headboards that complement the divan bases with four styles available in all of the base colour options and a choice of floor standing or traditional struts.

The show will also see the launch of three promotional beds under The Windsor Bed Company branding, with a mixture of natural and manmade fillings.

Gainsborough Sofa Beds will featuring the Sofa Bed Choice collection, which offers more than 5,000 options from two floor models.

Visit: www.gainsborough-beds.co.uk

The Natural Choice

Gainsborough will be introducing their brand new range of handmade beds at the Telford Show, including the Mulberry which incorporates layers of luxurious natural ďŹ llings and high spring counts.

We look forward to welcoming you on to stand E10.

Contact Andrew Richards on 07825 171333 for more information. www.gainsborough-beds.co.uk

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Above: Cambridge Left: Westbourne

Multiple choices for small spaces Retailers need to make the most of floorspace, so Hush-a-Bye Beds has developed the Options range that offers a large amount of choice from only two floor models. There are two spring interior options and two different tensions, along with multiple base options including deep or shallow and sprung or platform top, a range of base fabrics and a guest bed option.

‘We are acutely aware of the fact that retailers’ floorspace is at a premium and we hear so many times buyers saying that they don’t have elastic walls, that we believe we have arrived at a solution that meets so many of their demands,’ says Andy Richards, Hush-a-Bye sales and marketing director.

In addition to Options, Hush-a-Bye will launch a budget line under the Dreamnight brand that will offer retailers a collection to complement the current Hush-a-Bye offering with a lower price point. Initially, predominantly an open coil offering, it will allow for a choice of base fabric colours and be aimed at

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consumers who want the assurance of knowing they are purchasing from a well-established company but are working to a budget. Four Dreamnight models will be on display at the show including a guest bed.

There are also new models in the Hush-a-Bye offer, including a block memory foam mattress and two pocket spring models.

‘As a bricks and mortar manufacturer, we are committed to working with retailers who have stores rather than just websites and this allows stockists to sell with confidence,’ says Richards.

‘There genuinely will be something for everyone on display at the show, with the new budget range offering some fabulous beds at a very competitive price. As an extra incentive this year, one retailer will win back the value of their floor model order, which gives us the opportunity to give something back to one of our stockists.’

Visit: www.hushabyebeds.co.uk

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Regal launches Hot on the heels of exhibiting at the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace, Hypnos is launching the Royal Comfort Collection and next generation Heritage Collection at The Bed Show.

A flavour of the new products were on display at Buckingham Palace. James Keen, Hypnos sales director, discussed Hypnos’ unique Active Turns pocket spring comfort and sustainable design ethos with members of the Royal family, including the Prince of Wales who was particularly interested in Hypnos’ environmental and responsible values.

‘We have added to our BS PAS 2060 Carbon Neutral status with the workshops not only achieving FSC and PEFC certification, but earning an international Ethical accreditation from Sedex which serves to provide retailers with the confidence that Hypnos employs ethical and responsible best practices. Much has happened in the past year and we have continued to grow sales by over 30%, with new products and new levels of comfort and aesthetics at the heart of this growth,’ says Keen.

Products introduced during the year focused on an innovative approach to pocket spring geometry with Intuitive Active Turns which focused on one intelligent layer of pocket springs to maximise cool-comfort and pressure relieving support.

Hypnos also launched the Pillow Turn Collection, boasting a removable zipped topper connected to a turnable mattress core. Other introductions included the contemporary no-turn Pocket Latex collection which provides pressure relief and cooler comfort compared with foam based mattresses, says Keen. A bedstead mattress collection and a wider choice of finishing touches including a contemporary shallow divan with stand-out legs and the addition of an upholstered footboard.

Visit: www.hypnosbeds.com

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Royal Comfort will be launched at The Bed Show

The Prince of Wales visits Hypnos at the Coronation Festival

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Style and well-being, crafted together with over 50 years of true Belgian passion Experience Velda at:

The Velda Home Show, Belgium 7th - 9th October

Stand 6-013 3rd - 6th November For further information please contact: adrian.eyre@veldeman.com Tel. 07714 340141

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Best of British The pursuit of perfection – beautiful handcrafted pocket spring beds, with a Royal Seal of Approval and a 10 year guarantee. Proud to have recently been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark, Hypnos provides retailers with the very best tailored and personalised beds; sublime comfort; responsible and sustainable designs; a strong consumer brand and excellent support.

Don’t miss out, visit us on stand E6 at The Bed Show and try the new Royal Comfort and Heritage Collections today!

T: +44 (0) 1844 348200 | E: sleep@hypnosbeds.com | www.hypnosbeds.com Hypnos is proud to be Carbon Neutral, complying with BS PAS 2060 Standard.

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A look at some of the offerings at Harrogate

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Kersaint Cobb’s New Worlds Chile

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Anbo’s engineered wood in black scraped larch

Anbo International will launch the Emperor Style, Emperor Click, Emperor Choice and Emperor Elite solid and engineered wood ranges with supporting POS. Ambadi Handmade Rugs is showcasing its designer rugs and carpets made of wool, viscose, cotton and polyester.

Betap will introduce a variety of products in combinations of wool, polyamide, polyester and polypropylene in different weights and gauges.

BMK is unveiling Vision, a wool twist, available in three weights and 11 contemporary shades, and expanding Mode with Aviemore, available in two weights, eight shades, and made from 100% soft touch polypropylene. It will also showcase the recently launched Royal Mile, with 10 modern stripes and three coordinating plains and Livingstone, a bleach cleanable polypropylene in 14 plain and heather shades from the Mode collection.

Opportunities for retailers to enhance their businesses by recycling their carpets and offcuts will be explained by Carpet Recycling UK, with two presentations at the show. These

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Cormar’s Sensation Heathers

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Mohawk’s Presidential Freedom

will include an overview on the progress of take-back schemes for offcuts at John Lewis and local distributor sites, as well as outlining future plans for similar initiatives across the country.

‘Consumers want to see recycling happen; it’s the right thing to do and it makes sound financial sense with the ever escalating cost of landfill disposal,’

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says Laurance Bird, CRUK director. ‘We are encouraging retailers to recycle their carpet as they can gain tangible benefits to their businesses, while also saving on disposal costs.’

Cormar is showing its heavyweight, polypropylene twist – Primo Ultra – alongside the recently launched Sensation Heathers.

It will also introduce a carpet collection at the show, as well as featuring its full range of in-store display options including lecterns, wall units and the new sales station. This unit gives retailers the opportunity to promote all the easy clean or wool ranges on one freestanding unit, which takes up no more than 1sqm.

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EcoStyle recently launched made from 90% PET (recyclable bottles) 10% Wool with the look and feel of wool in 10 modern hues.

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The Flooring Show Harrogate 1-3 September

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Kingsmead Carpets’ Bayswater

Crown Floors highlights its recent updates, including Dunnottar Castle, and its latest POS. DS Supplies will display its Trojan floor repair kit for small scratches and indentations in wood or laminate flooring, which creates up to nine colours to match the floor. The Trojan Magi spray is for laminate, semi-solid and prefinished wood flooring and for best results used in conjunction with the Trojan Magi-Mop. Novo skirting is available pre-finished in white oak, natural oak, white and walnut, with matching architrave and doorframes.

Swiff-Train is a family owned American distributor of 75 years standing and under the EarthWerks brand markets more than 25 collections of LVT partners in some 45 countries. It will show off its latest UK ranges and the partner distribution hub at Rhys Davies, formed to enable next day service.

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The Flooring Show Harrogate 1-3 September

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Lano’s Startwist Supreme

underlayments include Stopgap 1100 Gypsum and Stopgap 1200 Pro. Its products will be showcased in the Demo Zone throughout the exhibition.

Fair Packaging is debuting Black Birl Plus+, an underlay that provides a damp barrier and an underlay for underfloor heating under the Fair Underlay branding.

Gaskell Wool Rich will feature the new Bayswater range, a 100% wool three-ply loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

Gekko shows its expanded range of adhesives and applicators. The G2 applicator is a smaller version of the G1 for use in smaller areas and wall cladding. Latest adhesives include G52, a high heat resistant contact adhesive that packs 15% more adhesive in each canister; G50 uses a non-flammable

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propellant as well as adhesive, giving a product which has improved environmental credentials, and G57 is a tackifier adhesive used with a wand spray gun.

From Jewel Blade is the XL range of nine 1.25% carbon steel blade shapes, and Premium Gold blades coated to provide a higher yield when fitting larger areas of flooring, including heavy duty vinyl safety flooring.

Kersaint Cobb is extending its wood and wool collections. These will include the 100% wool, bold linear stripe New Worlds and textured loop pile Pampas London. Visitors will be able to view the muted tones of the new Pampas Nordic and Pampas Nordic Stripe wool and polypropylene collections. The new Simply Oak and Simply Oak Slim wood

ranges offer a selection of lacquered and oiled finishes in contemporary or aged oak tones.

It will also introduce newly branded product displays that organise existing and new products by tonal palette.

Kingsmead Carpets will launch Kaleidescope, a 100% wool loop stripe in 13 colours and a 4m width, alongside Highland Fleece.

Lano’s main focus is the relaunched Startwist carpet collection with its two qualities of Edition and Supreme, as well as Elite that has been introduced to celebrate the carpet’s 20th anniversary.

Lano Carpets will also feature the revamped polypropylene twist Pembridge, as well as the eco-friendly Perlana range crafted from 100% recycled content. Several new

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The Flooring Show Harrogate 1-3 September

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designs will be introduced in the woven Venice Wilton collection, inspired by trendy motifs.

Lano will also show the Mohawk SmartStrand and EverStrand collections, following it taking over distribution of the ranges in Western Europe earlier in the summer.

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Building on the success of its Vintage rug collection, Louis de Poortere unveils Cameo with three designs – Savonnerie, Fedra and Multi. All woven on Jacquard Wilton looms in a combination of wool and cotton chenille, subtle pastel shades permeate through each rug with hues such as Silver Birch, Nordic Blue and

Pompadour Pink. Available in five sizes the rugs feature an anti-slip backing.

Riding on the popularity of super-used worn looks, rugs in the new Fading World collection come in once rich yet now faded colours such as Wild Ruby, Blue Night, Atlantic Deep, Dark Pumpkin and Imperial Jade. Each colour is

The Flooring Show Harrogate 1-3 September

PREVIEW

Louis de Poortere’s Fading World Medallion

available in two designs, Medallion and Fedra, and woven on Jacquard Wilton looms in a combination of wool and cotton chenille.

The company is releasing five carpet styles: Urbanite, Catkin, Superbirds Velvet, Superbirds Comfort and Super Hermes. Urbanite brings a flat weave structure in 100% pure wool in eight bright colours, while Catkin’s combination of wool and mercerised cotton gives a silk look. With Super Birds Coupe, Super Birds Boucle and Super Hermes, three different textures are available in two colourways in 100% pure wool. Several existing collections will also see updated colour palettes.

Manx Carpets will show off Eco Style, the first range in the Eco Collection. Eco Style is made from three-ply 10% wool and 90% PET, recycled from plastic water bottles – it takes about 40 2litre bottles to make 1sqm of carpet. Eco Style is rated up to light contract.

There are five plains and five coordinated stripes in subtle natural colours and striking accent shades, with jute backing.

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MasterPiece Systems is offering a 20% discount on the base version of its MasterPiece software to retailers who visit its stand and order by the end of September. Flooring contractors who purchase MasterPiece Contracts at the show will get the new ‘multiple wholerolls autoplanner’ module for free, which normally costs £450.

Mercado will showcase the new Magic Troublefree carpet and vinyl collections.

Additional launches to the TLC LVT collection, include a click range.

Centre stage at Mr Tomkinson will be the relaunch of the Gemstone North American Saxony collection. There are two new ranges: Coral and Jet, along with a new display programme.

Oriental Weavers will unveil the results of changing more than 60% of its collection. New are two traditional wool ranges both in machine woven and hand-tufted qualities of modern designs in a soft high pile. It will introduce a range of quirky bright rugs for older kids as well as expanding the current Bambino printed range. Also on show will be a new hand-woven flatweave

range made in natural undyed wool.

Stainshield will debut Actigard, specifically aimed at polypropylene fibres as well as others protected at the manufacturing source.

Stairrods will show the Estimator Sample Box and the Premier Trim Display board.

Tramex is highlighting its latest moisture and humidity meters.

WoolSafe will display its Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide app.

‘The app arms retailers with expert knowledge about how to remove common and more unusual stains, equipping them to answer any queries their customers may have and allowing them to provide greater levels of service than ever before. The carpet industry is experiencing a shift in popularity towards polypropylene fibre carpets that are sold as very simple to keep clean, so we are excited to introduce this app as it highlights that wool carpets can be kept spot free just as easily and effectively,’ says Steve Bakker, Woolsafe marketing manager.

Visit: www.theflooringshow.com

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The Flooring Show Harrogate 1-3 September

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The essentials HOW TO GET THERE Travelling by road: From London: take the M1 then A1(M), exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate); From the North: A1, exit Wetherby or Knaresborough (Knaresborough exit is 8 miles from Harrogate); From the East: M621 then A1(M), exit Wetherby; From the West: M56 to M62 then A1(M), exit Wetherby.

Car parking: The Harrogate International Centre has a large underground car park which will be free of charge to all registered Flooring Show visitors on all three open days on a first come first served basis.

Travelling by rail Train services to and from London King’s Cross are run by East Coast Line to either Leeds or York, from here there are regular Northern Rail services to Harrogate. East Coast runs a direct service from King’s Cross at 5.30pm and a direct return at 7.25am.

Travelling by air Leeds Bradford International Airport is 20 minutes from Harrogate with three BA flights a day. Manchester International is 90 minutes from Harrogate, with direct train services to Leeds station.

SHUTTLE BUS A complimentary bus service will be running from Harrogate railway station to The Flooring Show during the show opening hours.

TAXIS Blue Line Taxis, tel: 01423 530 830 Yellow Line Taxis, tel: 01423 521 531.

ACCOMMODATION Harrogate has a large selection of hotels, most within easy walking distance of The Flooring Show.

Visit: www.reservation-highway.co.uk (access code ‘rugs13’) or tel: 01423 525 577 for specially arranged rates.

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Long Point Long Eaton 16-19 September

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Some 30 members of the Long Eaton Guild and guests will be exhibiting at 11 venues around the town. Here’s a taster of what will be on show.

Alexander & James will launch the Funky Vintage collection.

Alstons is debuting two models: the Colorado corner group and the Keswick compact sofa in a range of chenilles.

Art Forma’s latest upholstery will be on display at its Castle Donington showroom.

New upholstery designs will be on offer from Ashley Manor.

Carlton Furniture is unveiling a home office range including small occasional desks, double pedestal desk, filing cabinets and printer stands to coordinate with the Copeland dining range featuring a vintage oak finish and Farrow & Ball paint options.

Celebrity will feature its range of illuminated, easy grip handsets together with the recently introduced rising actions and low seat height options on the Woburn & Westbury rising chairs.

On the Celio stand will be the Liberty, Pluriel and Noveo bedroom collections.

Cintique will exhibit two of its latest upholstery collections alongside

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existing top selling models with new fabrics.

Contempo Italia will show its Long Point exclusive range Elements.

Several models and fabrics will be debuted by David Gundry .

Duresta celebrates its 75th anniversary with its latest designs.

Iain James Furniture will show burr walnut and mahogany furniture along with some Art Deco pieces.

John Sankey is offering tours of its newly refurbished workshops and its latest upholstery interpretations.

Jutzler will show its bedroom offer

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with five wardrobe heights, six carcass colours and more than 35 door finishes.

Origin Red’s full range will be on display featuring the painted bedroom and dining range Country House.

Parker and Farr will show the English collection developed in partnership with English Heritage.

Parker Knoll is unveiling an addition to the LifeStyle collection as well as new fabrics for 2013.

Chiswick is just one of Peter Guild’s new designs which will be on display.

Polo Divani, enjoying its best start to the year, will unveil its 2013 models.

Rowico will show its latest aged furniture collections combining contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship.

Siren Furniture is featuring its latest soft cover and leather upholstery.

Steed Upholstery will promote its latest upholstery collections.

Three models will be previewed by Tamarisk Designs.

Vincent Sheppard is highlighting its Lloyd Loom collection.

Wade Upholstery will showcase four new models and fabric collections.

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Decorex has a new home Kit Kemp is among the line-up of international designers who will be creating memorable features at this year’s Decorex International as it makes its debut at Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace.

The historic site of Kensington Palace inspired the theme of this year’s show, the Silk Route, when silks, porcelain and other luxury goods were introduced to Europe. This theme will be used as a starting point by Kemp, who designed the main entrance to Decorex.

Of her design, Kemp says: ‘Our trader of spices and glittering silks arrives back to his hideaway on a rainy autumn London day. His cloak and hat hang, and his bedroom is a treasure chest of souvenirs from his travels to market places in the Orient. The spice colours of the East and the dappled light of an early autumn day create a glowing scene. The chandelier of a glittering galleon above the bed reminds him of travels of the past and those to come in the future.’

Here are some of the highlights.

Visit: www.decorex.com

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Designjunction London 18-22 September

Bla Station was founded in 1986 by furniture designer Borge Lindau. The family business is now run by his children and based in Åhus on the south east coast of Sweden. The company’s philosophy is to produce furniture based on innovation and sustainability.

Dundra is a collection of upholstered, stackable furniture including stools, chairs and sofas.

Zero is a family run company

Brand central Some100 companies are taking part

Carl Hansen & Son’s products reflect more than 100 years of furniture history with passion for craftsmanship. Frits Henningsen’s Heritage Chair is a timeless classic with an upholstered seat and back made from a variety of fabrics or leathers, and oak or walnut legs. Matching footrests are available.

Since its foundation in 1952, Moroso has

gained a reputation for producing high end furniture focusing on quality, innovation and creativity. Klara, a wooden armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola, works on a simple, linear aesthetic that is harmonious in its curved shape. The use of wood emphasises its lightness and elegance.

Designjunction has a reputation for showcasing the world’s most renowned brands at The Sorting Office, New Oxford Street, during the London Design Festival. This year, Designjunction will present some of the industry’s long-time favourite brands including Arper, Zero, Moroso, String, Carl Hansen and Bla Station.

Visit: www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

that has manufactured lighting since 1978. It collaborates with an impressive roster of Swedish designers including Mattias Stahlbom, Monica Forster, Thomas Bernstrand, Fredrik Mattson and Front. It combines different types of materials along with the latest lighting technology to produce unexpected and exciting designs.

Last by Mattias Stahlbom is an aluminium floor lamp with a pivot head for directional light.

With its distinct Scandinavian style, String furniture is hailed for its simplicity and the ability to create a storage system to suit individual requirements. String Shelving, the original Swedish shelving system designed by Nils Strinning in 1949, has been added to, developed and enhanced to include variations including Pocket String and String Cell.

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Founded in 1989 by Luigi Feltrin, Arper is renowned for using new materials and technologies to create chairs, tables, sofas, stools and armchairs with a host of international names including Jean-Marie Massaud, Simon Pengelly and James Irvine. Cast in a single form, The Juno chair by James Irvine is a light stackable chair, available in six colours that can be used outdoors.

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Tent/Super Brands London 19-22 September

PREVIEW Front pays tribute to tradition as a foundation for the future at Super Brands, presenting Jan Kath’s From Russia With Love rug collection, featuring rich and bright motifs drawn from traditional Siberian shawls interpreted with signature distressed effects.

Showing at Super Brands for the first time, BoConcept will reveal its 2014 collections including the Cupertino desk with built-in speakers and Hamilton chair, a modernist riff on the traditional wingback armchair.

Diversity The two shows host the latest designs Now a central part of the wider London Design Festival (14-22 September), Tent and Super Brands will again occupy the Old Truman Brewery in East London with the latest products.

This year’s shows see the introduction of a dedicated graduate showcase, Brink. It will have 14 student collectives on show and a space curated by Katie Treggiden editor of Confessions of A Design Geek. ‘Brink really fulfils a need, it will be a focus area for graduates and a door opener for them into industry, all much needed during London Design Festival,’ says Jimmy MacDonald, Tent London founder.

More than 200 companies from 25 countries, eight gallery shows and 40 global brands present a vast and diverse range of furniture, lighting and interior products. Here are some of the highlights.

Visit: www.tentlondon.co.uk www.Londondesignfestival.com

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Wallpaper designer Abigail Edwards brings the new Storm Clouds wallpaper collection to Tent this year; inspired by extreme weather in grey and blue colourways.

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Tent/Super Brands London 19-22 September

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With its playful approach to design and its innovative re-appropriation of materials and imagery, Mineheart is new to Super Brands. The company will show its King Edison pendant light and accessories.

Surface View highlights the work of student textile designers as part of a new collaboration and sponsorship programme with Texprint at Super Brands. Students were hand-picked and their designs reproduced in high resolution for the final collection of 30 images.

A range of prints, cushions, upholstered furniture and lampshades inspired

by Art Deco and Modernism will be launched by Tamasyn Gambell at Tent.

Tortus Copenhagen ceramics will present elegant new forms and glazes in its Unika product series which are rich in form, colour and texture.

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Branded Furniture Show Solihull 1-2 October

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A healthy unit of upholstery and cabinet companies featured at the Branded Furniture Show’s inaugural event last year.

This year Ashley Manor, TCS, Precious Wood, Furniturelink and Annaghmore have signed up to join the established companies who have given their seal of approval to the show again.

‘October is an ideal time of the year to hold an exhibition. This allows retailers the opportunity of ordering stock displays for delivery before the start of the busy winter sale period,’ says a Branded Furniture Show spokesman.

Companies taking part in 2013 include: Annaghmore, Ashley Manor, Buoyant Upholstery, Cavendish Upholstery, Celebrity, Corndell, La-Z-Boy, Gola, JC & MP Smith, Kingstown, Precious Wood, Scanthor, TCS, Valuemark, Welcome Furniture, Westbridge and Wiemann.

There is still time to register for the show which more than 200 retailers visited last year.

Following feedback from last year and in an effort to improve the experience for retailers and exhibitors, it was decided to move the

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show days to Tuesday and Wednesday.

‘Sunday is such an important trading day for retailers with the Monday also an important follow-up day. This was the main reason for moving the show days to ensure that retailers have every opportunity for visiting the show and to avail themselves of the very special offers that will only be available at this show,’ explains the spokesman.

All exhibiting companies will showcase a selection of their products including bestsellers and new ranges.

‘The Branded Furniture Show is the only one in the UK dedicated to upholstery and cabinet companies. This combination has become a successful formula and appeals to the discerning buyer who wants to focus on these to very important groups,’ adds the spokesman.

Visit: www.thebrandedfurnitureshow.co.uk

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Jenna Brough (centre) and her team

Reaching a peak for kids Sealant and adhesives manufacturer Bond It lent its support to a group of women raising money for charity, Life for a Kid. Some 70 women whose partners are professional sportsmen, primarily in the rugby Super League, took part in the July event to climb Ben Nevis in temperatures up to 38°C. Bond It backed a team whose partners play for rugby league club Huddersfield Giants, which it sponsors.

‘The high temperatures on the day added to the challenge but all the girls put in a fantastic effort, completing the ascent and descent in a little over five hours. We all felt a real sense of achievement afterwards

and especially given the walk was for such a worthwhile cause,’ says Jenna Brough, who helped organise the event.

‘We were only too happy to back some of the players’ partners in their fundraising efforts for Life for a Kid and even more so once we learnt about the charity’s nature and focus,’ says David Moore, Bond It md.

So far, some £20,000 has been raised by the ladies for Life for a Kid, which aims to help children with disabilities and serious illnesses.

The charity provides equipment, educational opportunities, financial support and respite care. Much of the money raised will be used by the charity towards the construction of a new centre.

Achieving 874 miles on an exercise bike is more than most of us would try at the gym. But this is what staff at FIRA and The Furniture Ombudsman have completed in a virtual bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

The challenge was launched by Stephen McPartland MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group.

‘We weren’t sure how long this challenge would take, so to complete it in two weeks was great. I was really impressed with the dedication shown by staff members as the bike ride coincided with two weeks of unusually high temperatures,’ says Phil Reynolds, FIRA chief operating officer.

‘I hope that we can continue to raise much needed funds to help support the great work the Garden House Hospice does.’

Some lucky readers will get an early Christmas present Interiors Monthly has three pairs of tickets to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas to give away.

Earls Court will be transformed into a winter wonderland with some 650

exhibitors and seven show sections from 13-17 November.

The first three people to send their details to the editor will get the tickets: email: akidd@interiorsmonthly.co.uk.

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