Interiors UK 20-23 January
REVIEW
Hot stuff Right: Julian Bowen’s Optika Below: Whitehead’s Logan Bottom right: Porcelana’s Quebec
It may have been cold outside but visitors were warmed by the array of products on offer at the NEC
Authentic Models expanded its range of steamer trunks including tables and a bar. The canvas covered models have brass hardware and varnished hardwood slats. The Sopwith propeller has its serial number punched around the hub while its hand-carved mahogany rocking horse – with a handmade saddle and tack of bridle leather – was reintroduced. Bluebone’s introductions included Restoration Vintage. Based on painted Provence tables, it features cast aluminium legs highlighting the individuality of handmade pieces and has a pine top in Vintage stain and Antique White finish on the side. The Swedish Rattan collection features bold black or white
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detailing and the Waldorf oak occasional range has a retro style. Con-Tempo introduced the painted Lusso bedroom range, featuring the same products as Impello, and the Ora bedroom and dining collection. Exclusive UK’s launches included the Midas marble dining set, Vision with bevelled glass and walnut veneer, Tempo with a marble base and glass top including a coffee, lamp, console and dining tables and Chic which combines marble and veneer. Ipea launched its Lunaudio audio system for beds and sofas. Only 57mm in depth it can be fitted into headboards and arms. iPhones, iPods, MP3 players and SD cards can be used to play the music through speakers and at the same time Lunaudio will charge the connected devices. A Bluetooth only version – Ikaudio is also available. Julian Bowen introduced a host of products: Picasso is a modular cube bookcase in four sizes; Crantock, a compact dining set with folding chairs stored inside the table; Katrina, Miah and Sophie (with crystal-effect finials) metal bedsteads in white; Leona oak bedstead; Georgina bedstead with a stone white lacquered finish and the Optika faux leather