Luxury Interiors Magazine - February 2018 by Lapthorn Media

LUXURY INTERIORS MAGAZINE

Normann Copenhagen and Tivoli announce collaboration

FEBRUARY 2018

Portview scores again with One Twenty Club

Finchatton launch ÂŁ120m Knightsbridge townhouse development

Sanders Hotel, Copenhagen Bourne & Hollingsworth design all day brasserie & bar in Clerkenwell

Contents

Latest News Petit Pan opens London store

Project

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Finchatton launch ÂŁ120m Knightsbridge townhouse development

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Project Portview scores again with One Twenty Club

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Sanders Hotel, Copenhagen

Company News

Project

Normann Copenhagen and Tivoli announce collaboration

Project

Bourne & Hollingsworth design all day brasserie & bar in Clerkenwell

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IKEA FOUNDER INGVAR KAMPRAD PASSES AWAY The founder of Ikea and Ikano, Ingvar Kamprad, peacefully passed away at his home in Småland, Sweden, on the 27th of January. He died at the age of 91, following a short illness.

Ingvar was born in 1926 in Småland in southern Sweden. At the early age of 17 he founded Ikea, and the business became his lifelong commitment.

“We are deeply saddened by Ingvar’s passing. We will remember his dedication and commitment to always side with the many people. To never give up, always try to become better and lead by example”, says Torbjörn Lööf, CEO and president of Inter Ikea Group. Since 1988 Ingvar Kamprad had not had an operational role within Ikea, but he continued to contribute to the business in the role of senior advisor. ”We are mourning the loss of our founder and dear friend Ingvar. His legacy will be admired for many years to come and his vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people – will continue to guide and inspire us”, says Jesper Brodin, CEO and president of the IKEA Group.

END OF SALE GIVES A BOOST TO JOHN LEWIS John Lewis saw boost to performance at the end of January as its winter sale ended. ‘Total sales for the week [to 27 January], which was the last week in our financial year, were £75.9m, up 4.7% on the same week last year,’ said Alison Smith, John Lewis head of shop trade south and west. ‘Home sales were up 2.9%. This was due to customers taking advantage of final clearance offers and investing in their

homes. Furniture and flooring sales were up 7.3% on last year. ‘Electrical and home technology sales were up 11.9% driven primarily by sales of large electrical items, TVs and smartphones. Sales of large electrical items were up 12% compared to last year, and sales of communications technology products were up 11.7%. ‘Fashion sales were down 0.4% on the same week last year, though womenswear

sales remained strong at +9.9%.’ Home sales for the 26 week period were down 1.4%.

IVC GROUP LAUNCHES WORLD’S LARGEST LUXURY VINYL FLOORING FACTORY IVC Group has opened the world’s largest LVT factory that will allow it to double production. The Moduleo parent has opened the 225,960sqft plant at its headquarters at Avelgem, Belgium, with the intention of boosting production to 15million sqm a year. The plant has created 200 jobs and will be in operation 24/7. The facility uses sustainable energy from wind turbines and water from the river Scheldt for its cooling processes. All waste is recycled and reused in the production process, according to the circular economy principle. ‘High-grade, modular vinyl flooring has become a global success because of its innovative designs, realistic look and creative design potential. Thanks to the brand-new, showcase factory, which boasts the latest lean manufacturing processes, we can produce higher quantities more efficiently. In addition, we are benefiting 04 - Luxury Interiors Magazine

from doubled warehouse capacity and a conveyor bridge between production and logistics. The factory was developed partly to support the development of a next-generation of engineered flooring, which can be laid on uneven surfaces. The result of extensive research and development, the new, patented products will be launched later in 2018,’ said David Bigland, Moduleo UK and Eire md.

Latest News

NEW COLLEGE OF ARTS BUILDING DESIGN TEAM ANNOUNCED The design team for the University of Glasgow’s new College of Arts building has been appointed, it was announced.

building solution that meets their needs. We are excited to see our new building’s design develop over the coming months.”

A team led by Hawkins\Brown Architects has been selected as the winner after a rigorous competition process from a shortlist of six teams and over 20 applications.

Eleanor Magennis, Project Development Manager for the College of Arts project, said: “The new College of Arts will be a gateway building connecting the University with the West End’s Cultural Quarter.

All six design teams made public presentations and took part in a Q&A session at an event on 1 November 2017 to which all members of the College were invited. Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Arts, said: “Our vision is to create a place that stimulates and supports critical thinking, innovative learning, engaging teaching, and world-class research. The new building will also provide a range of cultural and learning opportunities for our local community and the city of Glasgow as a whole. “As well as offering an outstanding place to think, learn, teach and collaborate, our aspiration is that this building will support the health and wellbeing of our staff and students.

“Our masterplan calls for a distinctive building of high architectural quality. This will be Hawkins\Brown’s first project in Scotland and they impressed us during the interview process with their experience, enthusiasm and engaging approach.” Hawkins\Brown Architects has an excellent track record in designing unique spaces. Among its portfolio is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Buckinghamshire; University College London’s Bartlett School of Architecture and the Creative Arts Building for Leeds Beckett University.

“The Hawkins\Brown team demonstrated an excellent understanding of our brief to develop a creative thinking space which will act as an inspiration for the Arts and Humanities.

Roger Hawkins, Founding Partner of Hawkins\Brown, said: “We are delighted to be working on the exciting new College of Arts building for University of Glasgow to provide an inviting space that will ignite creativity and innovative thinking.

“We are looking forward to working with the design team in a collaborative way, where we listen to all user groups to develop a

“Key to our design was the potential exchange of cultural ideas for students, staff and the wider public of Glasgow.”

PETIT PAN OPENS LONDON STORE French children’s furnishings chain Petit Pan, has opened a store in London, its first outside of France. The High Street, Hampstead branch is the chain’s ninth, with six in Paris, an branches in Lille and Toulouse. The colourful collaboration between Belgian artist Myriam

de Loor and Chinese kiteflyer, Pan Gang, Petit Pan creates poetic and polychrome collections, where childhood mixes with fizzy prints and vivid colours. They set up the company after the birth of their first child, offering furnishings, clothing, gifts, fabrics and lanterns.

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Finchatton launches the first new build ÂŁ development for over 10 years in Knights 06 - Luxury Interiors Magazine

£120m townhouse sbridge

International property developer Finchatton has unveiled Knighton Place, the first £120m new-build townhouse scheme to be built in Knightsbridge for over ten years. The five seven-storey townhouses in Yeoman’s Row celebrate the rich history of the borough, with each home named after British architects who have helped shape Knightsbridge: Blomfield, Eyton, Leverton, Caroe and Elsam. >>

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One townhouse has already been sold off-market. The remaining homes launch with Leverton House, a 5-bedroom family home, featuring 6,255 sq ft of versatile accommodation, with a bespoke Linley kitchen, gym, temperature-controlled wine room, media room, and secure underground parking (accessible by a car lift). Some of the townhouses also feature extensive spa areas with whirlpools and spa treatment rooms.

Knighton Place provides a dedicated on-site concierge giving residents access to concierge services which would usually only be available within apartment schemes rather than individual townhouses. Andrew Dunn, co-founder at Finchatton, comments “Knightsbridge is a fantastic location for families, with Hyde Park on your doorstep and plenty of restaurants and facilities, but the area lacks homes built with the modern family in mind. Knighton Place townhouses address this through generous spaces where families can gather, and for families with international links, there are guest suites for when friends come to stay.” With interiors by the firm’s in-house design team, each residence is spacious and perfectly proportioned, with period detailing alongside the latest trends in home technology. From the exterior, a red stone facade complements the stunning architecture of Yeoman’s Row. Each home incorporates above and below ground terraces with living green walls.

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Portview Scores Again with One Twenty Club One Twenty, the new exclusive members’ club within Club Wembley at England’s National Stadium opened its doors for the first time in the FA Community Shield between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC. One Twenty is a bespoke club designed by KSS and tailored for limited members’ delivering a new benchmark in football hospitality. The One Twenty experience kicks-off in the arrival space where guests pass through a sculptural oversized angular canopy providing the perfect entry point for members to enjoy. Ascending an illuminated staircase past a double storey smoked oak panelled wall, guests are greeted by a visually stimulating array of colours and features in the lounge. The unique spaces create intimate areas and group networking opportunities where guests can relax amongst contrasts of light and dark with a bold tapestry of furniture and a quirky use of materials. The panelled feature wall is the stunning central backdrop to the lounge area and includes a recessed ‘snug’ banquette, deep pile upholstery with recessed bookshelves where guests can browse the famous Wembley archives. The lounge has been designed to be ‘evolutionary’, with smaller furniture clusters and chairs that swivel for guests to define their audience, privacy and sculpt their own experience. Dense tones of mustard, purple and turquoise colours are used throughout the spaces in an exploration of the visual senses. The bar area is the stand out feature for its scale and presence, with a spectacular brass chandelier that floats up to the exposed panelled petrol ceiling. The restaurant ceiling lattice break the traditional 10 - Luxury Interiors Magazine

grid system, by re-defining a new patchwork pattern that adds originality to the environment. The energy of the game is injected with line work that rushes across the ceiling playing with the sense of movement on the football pitch. Refurbished by Portview Fit-Out, One Twenty is the finest offering from Club Wembley delivering a unique concept unseen in sport providing the next era of luxury and subtle extravagance. Simon Campbell, Managing Director of Portview, said: “Client experience is at the heart of everything we do and at Portview we can do everything. Thanks to this, we have evolved into an internationally recognised fit-out specialist that has successfully completed works for world renowned brands in London, Dublin, New York, Karachi, and Paris.” Mr Campbell added: “Our steadfast belief is that a client should never compromise on their creative vision. That’s why we employ the best professionals in the business to make the seemingly impossible, entirely achievable. For this reason, clients view Portview as an indispensable part of their team and return time and time again for subsequent works.” For more information: www.clubwembley.com/memberships/one-twenty-club

Company News

ROTPUNKT EXHIBIT AT KBB BIRMINGHAM 2018 Rotpunkt, leaders in the design and manufacture of quality German Kitchen furniture is pleased to announce its attendance at Kbb Birmingham 2018: the UK’s largest gathering of the world’s best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands. Taking place on 4th to 7th March 2018 at NEC Birmingham, Rotpunkt, from Stand N110 seize this invaluable opportunity to launch a range of brand new products, sizes, materials and finishes with the philosophy of Inner Beauty, with the hope to inspire and breathe new life and interest into “what’s behind the kitchen door” as well. Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt UK says “We want to gain greater awareness for both brand and business, as well as forge new retail partnerships and routes of supply. We wish to demonstrate our portfolio of exquisite furniture, material options, technologically advanced manufacturing techniques and design scope and Kbb Birmingham affords a more personable approach to generating new business. By doing so, we hope to present a better, well-rounded understanding of our brand, business class and future design aspirations.” We will see a blend of both display and concealed storage, welcoming adjoining sideboard, cantilever breakfast bars, collection of highline wall cabinets, glass options, base units and drawers, as well as new island unit solutions, all supported by a host of complementary Matt Black fixtures and fittings. Plus, Rotpunkt will highlight its new 2018 interior options in Carbon, along with three new Zircon drawer boxes, finished in Carbon, Smoked Black Glass or Wood. Another great example of what’s to come for Rotpunkt customers in 2018 will be through a variety of new furniture and worktop finishes 12 - Luxury Interiors Magazine

and collections, with the new Terra Grey with black Line and new Metal on display, as pictured. Rotpunkt understand the strength behind ‘good ergonomics’, offering modern kitchen concepts that deliver on design, lifestyle and green credentials. Rotpunkt kitchens: • High quality furniture • Cabinets made of environmentally friendly BioBoard • Up to 30% weight reduction • Easy to fit • Workable and easier to handle as traditional chip board • Manufactured by using natural, fast growing raw material • Clean and sustainable production • Environmentally friendly transport • 100% recyclable • Design features are not compromised Press visits are being arranged on the stand – if you would like to have a guided tour of the new products and displays, as well as receive all corresponding press material just email emily@publicityengineers. com to book an appointment. For further information on Rotpunkt UK Phone: 07415 113946 Email: matt.phillips@rotpunktuk.com Website: www.rotpunktuk.com

DRU Maestro 75 Tunnel gas fire reveals a world of possibilities for home improvers DRU has released an exciting new addition to its Maestro collection of contemporary gas fires. Maestro 75 Tunnel is spectacular ‘seethrough’ fire that can be installed into false chimneys, room dividing walls and other architectural features. With modern homes being increasingly open plan, it provides a solution for home owners as a room divider or to create a stunning focal point that can be appreciated from both sides of the living space. It features the impressive DRU Dynamic Flame Burner system, which generates exceptionally high and dense flames, together with the exclusive DRU Eco Wave app, allowing the owner to control the flame pattern and gas consumption from a tablet or smartphone. With the fire being constructed almost entirely from glass, its appeal is further enhanced by Clear View non-reflective glass, which renders the glass almost invisible. In addition, the Maestro 75 Tunnel

includes the exclusive DRU Easy Release door system, allowing easy access to the interior of the fire for routine cleaning and maintenance. The balanced flue system of Maestro 75 Tunnel means that it can vented through an outside facing wall or through the roof, making it one of the most versatile gas fires in the DRU range. The addition of the DRU PowerVent® extended and motorised flue system means that it can be installed in previously inaccessible locations, such as high-rise apartments, hotels, restaurants and much more. The Maestro 75 Tunnel, like all DRU gas fires, has an independently verified A energy rating with 92% efficiency. This fully complies with the European Ecodesign directive, which is applicable from January 2018. Maestro 75 Tunnel will be available from approved DRU fireplace retailers throughout the UK from early in 2018.

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deal of structural reinforcement works to the foundations of the building, to prevent it sinking under its own weight. “Working with old buildings is a familiar challenge, but in the case of Sanders we needed to work with what was initially three individual buildings. One of our very first tasks was in vastly reducing the number of guestrooms, replacing cramped 3* spaces with ones more fitting of a luxury boutique hotel.

Sanders Hotel, Copenhagen Rooted in the rich cultural fabric of its locale, as well as the personal experiences of its multi-talented proprietor, Sanders Hotel features a compelling interior by London studio, Lind + Almond.

“I have always wanted to open a hotel combining these worlds; the intimacy of the theatre world, the creativity of the fashion scene, the ambitions of architecture and the musicality of ballet.

Nestled on a charming street directly behind the Royal Danish Theatre, Sanders is formed of two townhouses, fused together into one exceptional, 54-key property. Though brand new, the hotel is woven with a rich cultural tapestry, both in its architecture, and in the passion for theatre and storytelling shared by its owner, Alexander Kølpin.

Working in collaboration with Londonbased interior design studio, Lind + Almond, Alexander has created a classic, yet cosmopolitan venue that, he hopes, will recapture the area’s legacy as a former hotspot for the city’s cultural cognoscenti in the 1970’s.

A former ballet dancer, actor and director, Alexander wished to capture the essence of these creative worlds in order to curate a unique and imaginative guest experience.

One of the initial challenges was to consolidate the structure of the property, and the design team have carefully reimagined the layout of the two buildings to ensure it is fit for purpose.

“My mother is a fashion designer, my father is an architect, my own background is as a ballet dancer and director, and my family has a history of restoring old buildings to their former glory,” he says.

“Much of this historic part of Copenhagen is built on land reclaimed from the sea,” explains Lind + Almond co-founder, Pernille Lind. “As such there was initially a great

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“This meant in some cases amalgamating two rooms into one, whilst spanning between two buildings. We had a big challenge in that the floor levels in the separate buildings frequently misaligned.” Once the configuration of the hotel was perfected, it was key that the interior should follow suit. “Entering Sanders is like stepping into a theatre,” affirms Alexander. “Guests will always remain centre stage, but the carefully curated interiors will be the elegant and exquisite backdrop for their experience. “From the first note to the closing of the curtains, it is all about the journey you take a spectator on. I think about the guest

experience at Sanders in a similar way.” The hotel’s reception certainly sets the scene in the way Alexander describes with its spectacular 1940’s vintage chandelier. Designed by iconic architect, Carlo Scarpa, and handmade by the Murano glass masters of Venini, its 300 beautiful glass prisms create a warm, welcoming glow over the reception desk. Throughout the hotel’s public spaces and accommodation, Lind + Almond has selected a subtle palette of earthy, timeless tones. Stained timber, honed marble, velvet and rattan abound to create a classic feel. While the woodwork positions the hotel very firmly in Denmark, exotic marble from Italy, Portugal and Greece, slate from the British Lake District and limestone from Croatia bring a cosmopolitan, outward looking ambience. Indeed, the interiors of the hotel’s restaurant, Sanders Kitchen, reflect on the golden age of travel and the exploration of new places and cultures. Dark green leather seating, rattan and bamboo – blended with flamboyant printed fabrics and furnishings – bring a colonial edge.Z

Within the bar, TATA, Lind + Almond have opted for bolder statements of colour in reference to Alexander’s background in theatre, and of course the hotel’s proximity to the Royal Danish Theatre. Sumptuous red curtains set the stage here, while plush seating and artfully-placed lighting create an intimate, almost seductive feel. “For me Tata is a real centrepiece, and I’m particularly fond of the concept behind the design,” says Richy Almond, co-founder of Lind + Almond. “As a take on a theatre bar, Tata references Alexander’s past life as a ballet dancer. It aims to attract artists and creatives, both local and foreign, to mingle as they once did decades ago in the same space.” From theatre bar to rooftop oasis, The Courtyard offers Sanders residents and the public alike a rare rooftop space overlooking Copenhagen’s picturesque rooftops. Here, ivy-covered walls and a garden of exotic plants create an inside-outside feel, coupled with colonial-inspired furniture and a roaring fireplace. “I must say the 5th floor Orangery is a real design highlight for me,” says Pernille.

“Maybe it’s due to my own ‘exotic’ background (being half Thai).” “Iconic architect Arne Jakobsen designed the Charlottenborg chair and Belladonna sofa, both featured in this space, embracing foreign materials in their use of bamboo. This, along with tropical printed fabrics, lush plants and the indoor/outdoor connection, takes me back to my childhood home.” Carefully curated artwork provides the finishing touch to the hotel’s interior, capturing the narrative strands of the property’s historical significance, as well as Alexander’s personal history. The collection was sourced by Lind + Almond and commissioned by Alexander in collaboration with art consultancy practice, Dais Contemporary. Drawing from Copenhagen’s waterfront context, the modernist and expressionist periods synonymous with important works of Danish art and design, as well as Alexander’s love of movement, dance and the human form, this collection of artwork embodies the hotel’s unique philosophy – a blend of national pride with a firmly cosmopolitan perspective.

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Originally called “A Touch of Brass”, the firm changed their name in 2003 in reaction to slowly advancing market changes in architectural ironmongery which is no longer supplied solely in brass, and to also reflect the broader range of products and finishes that they sell.

The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 35 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the newest member of our team and has 10 years’ experience, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry.

In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze -solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing. Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look. Touch occupy their recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the Ironmongery market, Touch

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The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges. In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen in factories dating back 200 years or more. Touch also sell European manufactured goods which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but

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NEW DESIGN COLLECTION FROM NORMANN COPENHAGEN WILL HELP CREATE INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FOR TIVOLI Normann Copenhagen and Tivoli enter an exciting new collaboration and will launch a large collection of design products under the name Tivoli in 2018. Expectations for the collection are high with a target of a three-digit million revenue within the first 3 to 4 years. The primary earnings are expected to come from export markets, where the interest in and demand for Danish design, Danish culture and the Danish term “hygge” has seen considerable growth. As one of the leading Danish design companies, Normann Copenhagen has positioned Danish design internationally in 18 years and to date retains more than 80 percent of its revenue from exports to 87 countries. This strong position is used as lever to market the Tivoli brand worldwide and spread the brand name of the Danish culture icon that will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2018. Normann Copenhagen is a brand in motion and always looking for new opportunities. In collaboration with Tivoli, the people behind Normann Copenhagen took the starting point in a blank canvas and created a brand new design brand with original product design, visual identity, storytelling, manufacturing, marketing and international distribution. Tivoli’s versatile history and many facets, such as the mood, colors, patterns, architecture, garden art, design and culture heritage, inspire the collection’s common design language. The Tivoli collection 20 - Luxury Interiors Magazine xx

will contain products in categories such as lighting, textiles, tableware, living accessories, scent series and gift items. The products will be sold through Normann Copenhagen’s global retail network of 3500 international design stores, museum stores, furniture stores, department stores, and online shops. The ambitious cooperation for Tivoli is another step towards achieving their longterm vision of creating an all-year-roundbusiness. “A collaboration like this with an international design collection allows Tivoli to exist outside of Tivoli’s traditional opening seasons and independent of the Garden in the center of Copenhagen. Tivoli becomes present all over the world all year round, one can say. It is a unique opportunity for us, and I have great expectations, “says Lars Liebst, Managing Director of Tivoli. Originally, Tivoli reached out to Normann Copenhagen asking the design company to design a few products for another new initiative of the Garden; a Tivoli retail shop scheduled to open in March 2018. Normann Copenhagen quickly saw opportunities to expand the cooperation from a few products to an entire collection. “We saw some interesting opportunities in joining a larger partnership where we could activate Tivoli’s strong brand value by using our expertise in running a design business. We conceptualized a design program and

pitched it to Tivoli’s management, and the project was well received. We experience a high demand on international markets for Danish values, and with this collection, consumers can get a high quality design product spiced with authentic, Danish heritage, “explains CEO Poul Madsen, who, together with Jan Andersen, founded Normann Copenhagen in 1999. For both Normann Copenhagen and Tivoli it has been crucial that the customer can feel Tivoli in the collection, but also that each product can stand alone. Normann Copenhagen’s design studio has designed all details of shape, function and materials, for color cards, identity and packaging. A frequent Tivoli guest will recognize references from the Tivoli Garden, but there is also room for surprises where the source of inspiration is not necessarily obvious. The collection will be expanded with even more products and product categories in the future. The Tivoli design collection will be presented in spring 2018 and is expected to be ready for Christmas sales in 2018.

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Company News

DAVAL EXHIBIT AT KBB BIRMINGHAM 2018 Daval, leaders in the design and manufacture of quality British fitted furniture is pleased to announce its attendance at Kbb Birmingham 2018: the UK’s largest gathering of the world’s best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands. Taking place on 4th to 7th March 2018 at NEC Birmingham, Daval, from Stand K160 will display three true-to-life interior schemes, made-up two kitchens and one bedroom suite. Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director, Daval says “Kbb Birmingham provides us with a rich business environment to engage new and existing customers and our current supply network with the latest new products and innovations from Daval, first-hand. In addition, 2018 marks our 40th Anniversary, providing us with yet another opportunity to impress to visitors our enduring market acceptance, viable business proposition and future growth and investments.” The largest true-to-life display will consist of a contemporary handleless kitchen concept which welcomes Mayfair / Finsbury and Langham by Daval, is a choice collection of working storage solutions such as a practical pantry arrangement, along with stainless steel drawers and door fronts and luxurious back-lit marble walls. In contrast, the second kitchen display will show Daval’s Bramham in-frame kitchen with classic styling to answer the massive growth in popularity for this range. It will demonstrate the beauty of more traditional styling and present handcrafted features that include concertina door pantries, glass display units, light rails and more. Daval’s final lifestyle display will feature a walk-in bedroom concept in Varenna grey oak. This display will undoubtedly be British themed with new drawer options, premium accessories and finishing touches like leather inserts for jewellery and watch holders, felt lined interiors, 22 - Luxury Interiors Magazine

glass accents and integral lighting options. Simon continues “We want all stand visitors to experience a significantly more holistic approach to furniture design, translating the idea that one or several collections can come together and cater to whole house projects: aesthetically and cost-effectively.” Daval will also highlight option-i Version 2, that will hit UK retailers early 2018. Daval will offer its existing customers detailed discussion and attention to the changes made and how this effects bespoke capabilities for a more tailored approach. Plus, it will also provide an opportunity to highlight Daval’s massive investment to expand its machine capabilities and enhance growth for its network of retailers. New customers will experience a significantly more holistic furniture collection that caters to whole house projects and is a strong alternative to continental brands at the moment: winning on creditability, brand heritage, product quality and availability. Press visits are being arranged on the stand – if you would like to have a guided tour of the new products and displays, as well as receive all corresponding press material just email emily@publicityengineers. com to book an appointment. For further information on Daval and its range of British Furniture Collections, please contact: Daval Furniture - T 01484 848500 or www.daval-furniture.co.uk Daval House, Spa Fields Industrial Estate, New St, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5BB

Lyndon makes a splash with colour After several years in the cold, interiors are starting to feel the heat from vibrant colours that are staging a comeback. At the helm of this change is Lyndon by Boss Design who has unveiled a striking new range of coloured painted frame options for its acclaimed collections of wooden furniture. Whether it’s to echo corporate branding in the workplace, or to simply add colour to a hospitality scheme, Lyndon has introduced seven refined painted frame colours to provide a welcome break from the neutral look that has reigned supreme for several years. Available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black and white, this palette of vibrant colours may be applied to the underframes, tables, legs, and even the arms of any of Lyndon’s upholstered seating and table collections to create a stunning design effect. Alongside the standard colours, Lyndon is honouring its reputation for excellence in bespoke manufacturing by offering the option to specify its furniture frames in any RAL colour - a useful option when reflecting branding in interior design schemes. Thanks to the new coloured frames, designers now have unparalled freedom to create bright and energetic interiors. Chosen to blend with other colours in the design scheme, or to create a high-impact look by mixing and matching bold colours from the same corner of the colour wheel, coloured frames offer endless design permutations. Tim Armitt, Managing Director at Lyndon, comments: “Whether it’s for leisure, hospitality, the workplace, or retail and leisure interiors, the use of colour is becoming a major consideration and a fundamental element of the overall design. Anyone can add colour to a design scheme using accent walls, soft furnishings, and the usual accessories, however, few dare to venture into the realm of coloured furniture for a brave design statement.

Versatile Living with Utopia’s New Halo Collection Create a fresh and contemporary open-plan bathroom with the new modular Halo range from Utopia Bathrooms. Available in six on-trend colours and designed to fit all shapes and sizes of bathroom, Halo is an exciting collection of modular statement pieces with clean lines and a discreet integrated handle.

Tim adds: “Of course, there will always be demand for neutrals, taupe, and the everpopular grey, but our philosophy at Lyndon is that you can never have too much colour!”

The washbasin unit has a slimline Coralux solid surface basin with a generous surround for accessories. The deep base drawer has integrated under-unit mood lighting, high sides for taller items and soft close action. Within the main compartment there is a push-toopen concealed accessory drawer, with compartments for organised storage. Teamed with the tall storage unit which has under unit LED mood lighting and an illuminated mirror cabinet with sensor-activated overhead lighting, completes the look.

For further information contact 01242 584897, or visit www.lyndon.co.uk

Halo units start from £445 RRP, see the full range at utopiagroup.com.

“From on-trend orange and pretty pastels, to vibrant yellow, or Marrs green - voted the world’s most favourite colour in 2017 – adding colour to design schemes can be used to inspire emotions, create illusions such as a sense of space, or to simply just set the mood or atmosphere in a particular environment.”

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Attention grabbing application is at the heart of TrueScale by Formica Group. Its marble, wood, granite, quartz, concrete and metal look decors reﬂect contemporary design trends characterised by a return to natural looking surfacing. Ideal for creating statement pieces, TrueScale provides the necessary sizing to bring your design concepts to life. The decors do not repeat across the full width of the laminate sheet so patterns can be unveiled in their full beauty. Available in 28 decors, TrueScale’s authentic stone, granite and wood looks are taken from real life examples. Capturing the subtle variations and patterns found in natural materials, TrueScale eliminates the high cost of sourcing and maintaining the genuine article.

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NEW AWARDS FOR BONALDO Bonaldo has received two important acknowledgements: the Good Design Award 2017 for the Cop table and the Honoree mention of the Best of Year award 2017 for the Eddy armchair. Both products, novelties from 2017 presented at the Salone del Mobile of Milan, with these acknowledgements confirm once again Bonaldo’s success on an international scale. The Good Design Award was set up in 1950 and it is organised by the Chicago Athenaeum - a museum of architecture and design - in conjunction with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies, and it is one of the most internationally acclaimed design awards. For the 2017 edition the jury selected new design products and projects from 48 countries and awarded them for their great innovation. Among these, the Cop table designed by Roberto Paoli for Bonaldo. Conviviality, which is the primary function of any table, is expressed with irony in this design by Roberto Paoli: in everyday life tables are laid with various objects that cover their surface, whereas in Cop the table top is like a stretch of water, where the same objects are overturned to form its original base. Stylised elements inspired by bottles, precious stemmed and champagne glasses,

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in various shapes and sizes and immediately striking even if in their unusual positioning. The top is the neutral element yet at the same time it is the dividing line of a world which is reflected.

without brakes, which brings to mind a time when the streets were dirt roads and cyclists were heroes. Indeed, Belgian designer Alain Gilles dedicated his Eddy armchair to a fellow countryman and cycling legend.

The base of the Cop table is in painted metal, in a single colour or a combination of different hues. The table top is available in wood, glass or ceramic, either rectangular with bevelled corners, or round.

The shapes of Eddy draw their inspiration from the logic and styling of the cycling world, but also from the minimal and elemental graphic design of the fixie. “If you think about it, many of the first prototypes in the history of design were made in cycling workshops”, explains Alain Gilles, “because that’s where the masters of tubular metal manufacturing were, and they had the expertise required to make those objects with such essential style”. The Eddy armchair is built using the same logic as bicycle construction, around a tubular metal frame, while the seat is designed to be comfortable and ergonomic. The way in which the various parts of the frame are connected -

The Best of Year Award, organised by the American magazine Interior Design, every year shows the main trends and design projects all over the world. A review that in 2017 saw Bonaldo among the selected companies with the Honoree mention given to the Eddy armchair designed by Alain Gilles. It’s the latest trend in Paris, Berlin, London and Milan: the fixie bike, a vintage bicycle with no freewheel, just one gear and