Oven Virtus Multi DD. Iconic design, energy efficiency and uniform cooking, even at 300°. The exclusive floating knob combines style and simplicity for a unique experience. Class A+, fast and eco-friendly cleaning.
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4 WHERE AESTHETICS MEET PRECISION
Discover the USM | Leica Cine Collection — a visionary collaboration between two icons of design and engineering: Leica Camera and USM.
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DECOREX 2025: A SHOWCASE OF INFLUENTIAL DESIGN TRENDS
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28 THE ART OF LUXURY KITCHEN DESIGN
Mark Harper, Senior Product Designer at premium hardware brand Joseph Giles, explores what defines luxury in a kitchen and the role that hardware plays in achieving a luxurious look.
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FLOORING FUTURES: AW25 FLOORING TRENDS
As we look ahead to autumn/winter, interiors are shifting towards a richer and more grounded aesthetic. Every
Discover the USM | Leica Cine Collection — a visionary collaboration between two icons of design and engineering: Leica Camera and USM.
Together, they have crafted a multimedia experience that redefines home entertainment — blending Swiss precision with unmistakable style.
At the heart of this collaboration is the Leica Cine 1 — an ultra-shortthrow laser TV that delivers cinemaquality visuals with legendary Leica optical engineering. To complement this revolutionary display, USM — the celebrated Swiss manufacturer known for modular furniture and timeless design — has created an exclusive collection of multimedia furniture that elevates both form and function. The Leica Cine 1 sets new standards in cinema TV with its brilliant 4K picture quality, triple
RGB laser technology and impressive Dolby Atmos® surround sound. Thanks to its ultra-short distance lens, the Cine 1 can be integrated into the room to save space, while its elegant aluminium housing reflects the classic Leica look.
A Seamless Fusion of Design and Innovation.
This curated collection of media furniture is not only a technical masterpiece but also a design statement. Crafted to house and showcase the Leica Cine 1, each piece embodies clarity, balance, and sophistication. Available in three bespoke variants, the collection is tailored to accommodate the different picture sizes of the Cine 1, ensuring optimal integration into your space. With clean lines, elegant finishes, and a modular concept, the
USM | Leica Cine Collection adapts to any interior — from contemporary minimalism to classic elegance. It transforms your living room into a cinematic sanctuary, where technology becomes an unobtrusive part of the architecture.
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Craftsmanship for Modern Living.
Designed for those who value both performance and aesthetics, the collection reflects the shared philosophy of Leica and USM: enduring quality, attention to detail, and innovation grounded in tradition. It’s more than just furniture — it’s a platform for unforgettable experiences. Whether you‘re enjoying the latest blockbuster or an arthouse classic, the USM | Leica Cine Collection brings comfort, durability, and design harmony into your home. Elevate your space. Enhance your viewing. Experience the future of home cinema — beautifully built and brilliantly engineered. The Leica Cine 1, whose minimalist, Bauhaus-inspired design meets the highest standards, harmonises perfectly with the simple, timeless aesthetics of the modular USM Haller system.
Leica Cine 1
THE ART OF HOME CINEMA.
Experience cinema as it was meant to be – with breathtaking 4K clarity, pure triple RGB laser brilliance, and immersive Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® that bring every story to life. The Leica Cine 1 transforms your living room into a masterpiece of sight and sound, while the automated screen remains completely hidden when not in use.
Seamlessly integrated with USM modular furniture, the iconic Cine 1 blends effortlessly into any interior style, adding a touch of timeless elegance. Discover the USM | Leica Cine
Collection – where legendary optics meet exceptional home cinema experience.
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THE NEW LANGUAGE OF EUROPEAN APARTMENTS
BY TOP 100 INTERIOR DESIGNER
In cities like Paris, Barcelona, and Milan, the grand old apartments of Europe are quietly entering a new chapter. These homes, layered with architectural detail and cultural memory, are increasingly being reimagined as modern sanctuaries that reflect both the lives and values of a globally connected generation.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR EUROPE’S HISTORIC APARTMENTS
While these apartments once served traditional living arrangements, today they are being adapted into secondary homes, creative hideaways, or lock-up-and-go bases for international business travellers. Their charm lies in their balance of intimacy and stature.
“Highceilings,ornatemouldings, wornparquetfloors,anddeep-set windowstellastorythatnewer buildsoftencannotreplicate,” says Michele Rhoda, ARRCC Director and Designer. “Yetthewaypeople livehaschanged,anddesigners aresteppingintointerpretthis evolutionwithclarityandgrace.”
European apartments offer a sense of place that is hard to find elsewhere. Often situated in cultural hubs, they combine rich heritage with vibrant city living. Their scale, location, and architectural detail make them ideal foundations for thoughtful reinvention.
However, the layout of these spaces often reflects an older mode of living. Rooms can be fragmented and disconnected, with structural columns or thick interior walls shaping circulation in unexpected ways. The design challenge lies not in erasing these quirks, but in refining and celebrating them. Heritage elements like detailed cornices, patterned wooden flooring, and original window proportions add character to a contemporary style.
Designers avoid placing heavy furniture near windows and focus instead on opening the orientation of the apartment to its best views. Sightlines are extended through carefully placed joinery, concealed lighting, and feature shelving at the back of rooms to create a sense of depth. These focal points not only draw the eye, but visually expand the apartment, making even narrow layouts feel generous.
Ceilings are kept clean to heighten volume and make space for statement flooring below, and this might include marble inlays, layered textures, or patterned rugs that visually ground the room. Working with existing window placements, rather than against them, ensures that natural light maintains its rhythm and harmony with the original proportions of the architecture.
A renewed emphasis on craftsmanship is taking hold across Europe, echoing the design sensibilities of artists rooted in places like South Africa. In an age of mass production and digitalization, there is growing desire for tactile pieces that feel meaningful and reflect personality.
DESIGNING WITH PURPOSE
The process of reimagining these apartments begins long before plans are drawn, and understanding the emotional and lifestyle needs of the client is central to the design journey.
“Throughdetailedquestionnaires and one on one conversations, the teambuildsaholisticpictureofhow the client wants to live, entertain, andrecharge,” explains Michele Rhoda.
Outdoor spaces, when available, are treated with reverence. Whether it is a hidden courtyard, a narrow balcony, or a rooftop with a view, these natural extensions of the home are framed thoughtfully, allowing even compact apartments to feel expansive, where maximizing views becomes the priority.
Renovating within Europe’s heritage buildings brings unique challenges. There are often strict preservation guidelines, and not all features can be altered or removed. But within these boundaries lies a creative opportunity to innovate in ways that respect the past, while gently modernizing the experience of space.
This sensitive balance is embodied in the work of ARRCC, a Cape Town based design studio known for its philosophy of curated elegance and a culturally rich design language. ARRCC brings an art focused, bespoke sensibility to every European project, merging contemporary needs with
TECHNICAL SHEET
Project name: Barcelona Apartment
Project Location: Barcelona, Spain
Interior Architects & Designers: ARRCC
Project Team: Mark Rielly & Jon Case
Project Photographer: Lorenzo Vecchia
architectural memory. Whether in the heart of Paris or overlooking the Riviera in Monaco, the studio’s work reflects a refined understanding of how history and innovation can coexist.
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SLOW LIVING
The phrase ‘the art of slow living’ is all over the interiors world at the moment; to be honest, we are not complaining. Being told to slow down is music to our ears and is exactly what we endeavoured to create in our Chelsea trade space.
With this more intentional design, the aim is to retreat from the chaos of daily life and create more peaceful spaces. Veering away from the ‘design over comfort’ plague of the last decade or so, we are moving towards a beautiful yet comfortable style, reflecting the decisions we are taking in other aspects of our day-to-day life. From what we are choosing to wear, to where we go on holiday, there has been a shift to prioritising relaxation and wellness, so why not start in the home?
In our Chelsea showroom, we already have a great canvas, a Tedd Todd oak floor which leans toward this aesthetic. Of course, one of the main elements for slow living is natural materials. So, layering this with Belgian linen sofas and natural wood furniture is always a nice starting point. Then other textural elements, like rattan and leather help to add more depth.
Another important aspect is the colour palette; again, Mother Nature is queen. Browns, creams and greens, all colours seen in the wild, dominate. As you walk into the space, you cannot help but stop and take a breath and ‘slow down’. There are little pockets of peace too, such as this reading nook pictured. Designed to be areas of minimal clutter that prioritise relaxation above all else.
The other design element, which we love, having come from an antiques background, back in 1975. We encourage the use of mixing heirloom or nostalgic pieces. Vintage books or passed down antiques would just add to the layering and warmth of this space.
Timelessness is something to be admired and encouraged in a world of consumption and fastpaced chaos. Collecting, keeping, and repurposing are all what we like to hear. New should be mixed with old. But you should also love the ‘new’ so much you want to keep it and restyle it or pass it on for decades to come. These are the intentional design pieces we hope to create for spaces like this. So that when you leave, you feel better than when you arrived. That is if you ever choose to leave this slow-paced space!
If you’re in the trade and in the area, why not book an appointment to visit our showroom and experience the zen for yourself?
DESIGNING INTERIORS FOR HUMAN WELLNESS
At MP Tech, we specialise in integrating human-centric lighting and discreet smart technology that supports health, mood, and daily rhythm, all without compromising the integrity of a carefully crafted interior.
Lighting That Works With the Body, Not Against It
Human-centric, or circadian lighting, is built around the body’s natural rhythms - stimulating alertness during the day with brighter, cooler tones, and supporting rest in the evening with warmer, lower light. It’s subtle but powerful, helping occupants feel more energised, focused, and rested.
In luxury homes, spas, and hospitality environments, this kind of intuitive lighting elevates comfort from a concept to a lived experience. For designers, it presents a new layer of creative and technical potential: delivering atmosphere and wellbeing in one.
Design Collaboration from the Ground Up
The success of any lighting strategy lies in how early it’s considered. When technology is part of the design conversation from the beginning, it becomes invisible yet impactful, layered into the
architecture, joinery, and material palette, rather than added on top.
We work directly with designers and architects to shape how lighting behaves in a space: from shadow play and ceiling washes to colour temperature transitions and scene-setting. It’s about storytelling through light, not just illumination.
Biophilic Principles, Brought Indoors
We also believe lighting is key to biophilic design, helping interiors feel more connected to nature. By simulating the ebb and flow of natural light indoors, even spaces with limited daylight can feel open, calming, and alive.
When combined with organic textures, greenery, and acoustic design, the result is a space that supports not just lifestyle, but wellbeing, especially for clients seeking quiet luxury and intentional living.
The Future of Wellness-Driven Interiors
As the boundary between home, work, and retreat continues to blur, lighting is evolving from decorative feature to essential wellness tool. Thoughtful, human-first design demands systems that respond, adapt, and disappear, empowering both designers and occupants alike.
We’re here to help you design interiors that don’t just look extraordinary, but feel it too.
THE V PENTHOUSE
The V Penthouse by Badie Architects is a bold exploration of materiality, spatial harmony, and redefining contemporary living.
This avant-garde residence is conceived as a seamless interplay between raw, industrial aesthetics and refined craftsmanship, embodying a meticulous balance of strength and elegance.
At the heart of the space, a statement fireplace anchors the living area, creating a focal point that enhances both the warmth and architectural depth of the penthouse. Surrounding it, the residence unfolds through a carefully curated selection of high-quality materials, each chosen for its durability, aesthetic integrity, and tactile appeal. The penthouse features self-leveling concrete floors and walls, forming a continuous and monolithic surface that enhances spatial fluidity.
The steel cladding introduces a sculptural quality to the structure, providing a sense of depth and permanence, while stainless steel doors and ducts serve as both functional and aesthetic elements, reinforcing the industrial undertones of the design. To counterbalance these bold materials, raw wood elements are strategically integrated, bringing warmth, texture, and a natural contrast to the overall composition.
Beyond its architectural integrity, the V Penthouse is designed as a fully integrated smart home, where state-of-the-art automation enhances the living experience, offering seamless control over lighting, climate, security, and entertainment systems. The interior is furnished with an exquisite selection of pieces from Fendi, Cassina, Flos, Minotti, and other globally renowned brands, each chosen to complement the penthouse’s contemporary ethos.
A defining feature of the space is an authentic Kahhal Persian rug, adding a layer of cultural richness and artisanal heritage, alongside a full marble bathtub, which serves as the bedroom’s sculptural focal point. Every design decision within the V Penthouse reflects an uncompromising dedication to material authenticity, spatial clarity, and the future of avant-garde living.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR LIVING
In a design landscape where the boundaries between interior and exterior are dissolving, Amani by Renson emerges as a paradigmshifting solution for high-end architects and designers.
More than a pergola, Amani is a modular architectural system that redefines outdoor living with the elegance and precision of indoor design. This month, the design world affirmed its impact: Amani was named both a Popular Choice Winner in the Innovation category and a Jury Winner in Residential Design at the 2025 Architizer A+ Product Awards, an accolade that underscores its visionary approach to spatial integration.
Amani: Architectural Elegance
Meets Outdoor Freedom
Amani is not just designed, it’s composed. Every line, every texture, and every structural element is a deliberate gesture toward harmony. Inspired by nature and engineered for limitless customisation, Amani
invites designers to sculpt outdoor spaces with the same intentionality as interiors. From column placement to overhangs, lighting, and integrated panels, the system offers a canvas for architectural expression.
• Amani can be a luxurious outdoor space. Renson Amani showcases how lighting transforms Amani into a sanctuary of mood and ambiance, elevating the outdoor experience to a sensory masterpiece.
• Amani is where sleek lines and visual harmony unite highlights the seamless integration of design elements, demonstrating how Amani becomes an extension of the home’s architectural language.
Designed for Designers
Amani’s modular platform is a dream for high-end professionals. It allows for:
• Invisible mounting and integrated techniques that preserve visual purity
• Customisable façades with screens, curtains, wall coverings, and sliding panels
• Architectural flexibility to complement or contrast existing structures
Whether you’re designing a tranquil retreat or a bold statement piece, Amani adapts to your vision. Its patented engineering ensures that every configuration is both structurally sound and aesthetically refined.
The Future of Indoor-Outdoor Living
Amani is more than a product it’s a philosophy that invites designers to rethink the relationship between built environments and nature. With its award-winning design and intelligent engineering, Amani offers a new language for outdoor architecture: one that speaks in serenity, sophistication, and seamless transitions.
Amani, architectural design for exclusive outdoor living Picture a place unlike any other, where you can connect with nature in its purest form. An ultimate outdoor living space that you can configure entirely to your own comfort and taste. More refined, complete and multifunctional than ever before. Discover everything about Amani.
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DELIVERY
Most products can be delivered from stock within 2 weeks. All furniture is delivered fully assembled by our own team.
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We can adapt most of our collection to your specifications. We can also work with you to create a truly bespoke piece of teak furniture.
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VIRTUS BY ELICA: THE EVOLUTION OF THE OVEN
Elica cooker hoods and venting hobs have always set the standard for combining beauty with performance in the kitchen so it is no surprise that Elica’s new cooking line – Elica Cucina – finished in striking total black glass does the same.
The top specification 60cm oven is the Virtus Multi 60 TFT Pyro. With an intuitive TFT touchscreen it is a minimalist design statement with maximum capability. Maximum cooking temperature is 320°C - the highest available which is perfect for pizza — and it has Moisture Control, a temperature probe so you can tell exactly when your food is perfectly done and pyrolytic cleaning for easy maintenance.
The Virtus Combi Steam MW 645 TFT is the only oven on the market that combines traditional oven, steam oven and microwave functions in a compact 60x45 cm unit. The TFT display is intuitive, while multiple combi modes and a temperature probe ensure every dish is executed with precision
For those cooking in volume, the Virtus Multi 90 TFT is ideal. Its massive 110-litre capacity accommodates several large trays at once, and Perfect Heat and Moisture Control ensure evenly cooked dishes. It shares the sleek aesthetics of its siblings with a cooltouch, soft closing door and a suite of automatic programs.
These ovens aren’t just about performance—they’re a lifestyle choice. With exceptional materials, intuitive controls, and timeless design, Virtus transforms cooking.
RATIO HOBS & LHOV: Where Style Meets Performance
The Virtus range pairs beautifully with Elica’s hoods and new Ratio induction hobs. These hobs mirror the ovens’ minimalist elegance in both form and function. The total black glass surface and intuitive slider controls offer both power and precision. With dedicated functions like Melting, Warming, and Simmering, Ratio makes delicate cooking effortless, while Fast
Boiling and Tasty Fry bring intense heat when you need it.
The ground-breaking Lhov unites an oven, steam oven, induction hob and extractor into a single unit. Lhov can also air fry and comes with a temperature probe. It has a range of automatic functions or you can program it as you wish. Uniquely it has air extraction from both hob and oven. The oven extraction starts as you open the door ensuring the fumes and odours you usually get when you open an oven are sucked into the extraction system - it’s a revolution in both aesthetics and utility.
Virtus Multi 60 TFT Pyro
Virtus Combi Steam MW 645 TFT
LHOV
Ratio 603
ADD PRACTICAL STYLE & SOPHISTICATION WITH OUR LUXURY WALL PANELS
Leading tile, panel and flooring specialist Hyperion Tiles is renowned for helping homeowners and designers transform everyday spaces into stylish sanctuaries with our striking collections of wall panels. Whether you’re working on a bathroom project, revamping kitchen walls or want to add impact to a utility room, we are helping customers create a sleek, high-end finish at home.
Our director, Richard Skeoch explains: “Ourwallpanelsare designedtobepracticaland beautiful,andtheyofferan alternative to traditional tiles if you’relookingforaluxurious,
contemporaryfinishwithtimeless style.”
Richard provides five key benefits of wall panels for your home:
• Minimalist styling: Wall panels tend to be larger, which means fewer grout lines, giving your room a sleek finish
• Maintenance matters: Fewer grout lines helps to reduce dirt and grim build-up so panels are hygienic and easy to keep clean
• Water resistance: Perfect for rooms with high moisture levels, such as kitchens, utility rooms and bathrooms
< Crafted from durable premium Di-bond and acrylic, our Lamura Pink Blue Marble shower panel, £677.75 per 800 x 2440 x 3mm panel (with seven other sizes available) features a striking marble effect finish in soft pink and blue tones for a bold, contemporary finish in this wet room.
• Easy installation: You can save time and labour costs with wall panels, because they cover more space compared to regular tiles
• Versatile designs: Pick from a huge range of colours and patterns, so you are bound to find something to suit your personal needs
We offer more than 15,000 tile and wall panel options to suit every project and taste in a variety of colours, patterns, finishes, textures, shapes and sizes. You can add more to your room design with our designer paint, luxury wall coverings, distinctive bathroom accessories from mirrors to storage, and flooring from real wood to LVT.
Add this exquisite decorative panel with a palm leaf-inspired design to a luxury, bespoke bathroom. Crafted from saltwater pearl, our Royal
Royal Palm Golden Promise
Palm Golden Promise design is part of the Botanicals collection and this costs £14,392.50 per panel (1200 x 2400 x 8mm).
Crafted from ceramic, our Tropical Oasis Mural is made up of three panels (eight tiles each), £1,785 for the complete mural (2560 x 2970 x 11mm) which offer a striking jungle-inspired scene for a bathroom feature wall. From the Living collection, each tile is glazed for aesthetic finish, which is also durable and easy to clean.
Create a vibrant tropical finish with our Exotic Paradise 16-tile panel,
£49.96 per 16-tile panel. Featuring an intricate pattern and bold colours, this ceramic panel is ideal for sprucing up a kitchen wall with style.
Our Kintsugi Green shower panels, starting from £677.75 per 800 x 2440 x 3mm panel, add contemporary design detail to any bathroom, kitchen or feature wall. These wall panels are waterproof and made from Di-bond and acrylic so they are built to last.
Our Art Deco Fashion Pink Black shower panel features a bold geometric design for a striking, retro-style finish in this contemporary bathroom. Made from durable premium Di-bond and acrylic, each panel starts from £677.75 per 800 x 2440 x 3mm panel (with seven other sizes available).
Tropical Oasis Mural
Kintsugi Green shower panels
Exotic Paradise 16-tile panel
Art Deco Fashion Pink Black shower panel
EMBRACING AUTUMN: SEASONAL
STYLE FOR YOUR BATHROOM
WITH A RIPPLES BATHROOM DESIGN SPECIALIST
There’s something about the shift into autumn that makes us want to retreat indoors and savour the comforts of home. As the evenings draw in and the mornings turn crisp, it’s the perfect time to bring a little seasonal warmth into your bathroom.
Here, Jo, Senior Designer at Ripples London, shares this year’s autumn/ winter interiors trends - all about grounding colours, tactile finishes and lighting that makes you want to linger just that little bit longer.
THIS SEASON’S BATHROOM TRENDS
Earthy, comforting colours
Rich greens, warm terracottas and deep, chocolatey browns are having their moment. These shades wrap a room in warmth, making them perfect for cosy autumn nights. Pair them with natural stone, wood accents or brushed brass to keep the look timeless.
Texture you can feel
This season is all about materials that are just as satisfying to touch as they are to look atthink softly honed stone, fluted timber, woven baskets and matte finishes. In the bathroom, it might be a textured vanity, patterned wall tiles or just a beautiful storage piece that adds depth to the space.
Lighting that sets the mood
Bright, overhead lighting is out. Instead, think layers - wall lights for a gentle glow, warm LEDs under a vanity, and maybe even a dimmer so you can create a spa-like atmosphere for long autumn soaks.
THREE EASY WAYS TO GET YOUR BATHROOM AUTUMN-READY
1. Switch to seasonal textiles - Trade lightweight towels for thick, fluffy ones in rich autumnal shades.
2. Warm it up underfoot - A soft, deep-pile bath mat (or discreet underfloor heating if you’re updating your space) makes chilly mornings a little kinder.
3. Layer your lighting - Add a small table lamp to a countertop or shelf for an unexpected, cosy glow. Paired with wall sconces or under-vanity LEDs, it creates a warm, spa-like mood.
A few small changes can make your bathroom feel like the cosiest room in the house this season. After all, when the nights get longer, there’s nothing better than sinking into a warm bath, surrounded by soft light and a hint of autumn in the air.
POWER
INVISIBLE SAFETY: A NEW STANDARD IN BATHROOM DESIGN
Beneath the clean lines and calm surfaces of a perfectly designed bathroom lies an invisible detail: safety you can trust. SENSTEC proves that practicality can be every bit as elegant as design itself.
Step into a well-designed bathroom and you feel it instantly.
A sense of calm. Clean lines. Subtle luxury. A space that feels both indulgent and yet effortless.
Safety, if you think about it at all, is something you simply take for granted. Yet safety matters more than ever.
Slips and falls in the bathroom remain one of the most common causes of injury at home, affecting not just older adults, but people of all ages. The problem is, the traditional approach to safety rarely complements beautiful design. Plastic accessories, and industrial-looking add-ons may serve a purpose, but they jar with the serene aesthetic a well-planned bathroom should deliver.
This is the challenge a secondgeneration family business in Northern Ireland set out to solve. Their answer is an innovation in shower design. SENSTEC is an anti-slip shower surface so refined it becomes part of the tray itself, offering quiet protection without ever disturbing the look of the space.
Instead of adding an applied coating or a sticker to the surface of the shower floor, SENSTEC engineered safety directly into the very fabric of the tray. Thousands of barely visible raised “dimples” are
positioned with precision, in height, shape and spacing, giving your feet a secure grip even in wet, soapy conditions. The result is a surface you only truly notice when you step onto it; a reassuring stability without any harshness underfoot.
In a University of Ulster user study, the response was unanimous: it doesn’t look medical, it feels secure, it offers almost spa-like comfort. One person described it as “massage-like,” while another said it felt “like reflexology for your feet.”
The design goes beyond the highest slip-resistance standards, yet it has no coatings that will wear away and need to be replaced and no mats to remove for cleaning. The grip is permanent, built in for the lifetime of the tray. After 42 prototypes, the science behind the dimples - flat tops, steep sides, and exact spacing ensures the exact friction required to stop a slip, without interrupting the feeling of luxury.
Because the anti-slip texture is subtle, the tray integrates effortlessly into any design scheme. Whether the bathroom is a study in Scandinavian restraint or classic elegance, SENSTEC becomes part of the architecture rather than an accessory. It is precisely why designers and architects appreciate it so much.
SENSTEC offers a layer of safety that their clients will value, without compromising their vision.
While the ageing-in-place movement often drives conversations about safety, SENSTEC’s appeal is far broader. Young children finding their balance, busy parents rushing before work, anyone recovering from surgery, all benefit from the same quiet protection. It’s safety for every stage of life, in a form that never asks you to choose between function and beauty.
In the world of design, there’s a saying: Good design disappears. It doesn’t demand your attention; it simply makes your life better. That’s exactly what SENSTEC achieves. Every time you step into the shower, there’s an invisible layer of engineering working in your favour, keeping you upright, confident, and focused on the experience, not the risk.
SENSTEC is safety reimagined as luxury. A detail that enhances the value of the space rather than diminishing it. And once you have experienced it, you will wonder why every shower tray isn’t made this way.
We went beyond the ordinary Designed with purpose That’s felt every time you step into the shower
THE ART OF LUXURY KITCHEN DESIGN
Mark Harper, Senior Product Designer at premium hardware brand Joseph Giles, explores what defines luxury in a kitchen and the role that hardware plays in achieving a luxurious look.
DEFINING LUXURY
“Trueluxuryinkitchendesignlies in the meticulous attention to detail,whereeveryelement,no matter how small, contributes to a cohesiveandelevatedexperience.
Luxuryinkitchendesigntranscends merefunctionality;it’sabout craftingaspacewhereaesthetics areasimportantasutility.Atruly luxurious kitchen considers all the details,bigandsmall,aspartofa harmonious whole.”
Common Mistakes to Avoid: “Themostcommonpitfallswesee aremismatchedorclashingfinishes. Finishesfromdifferentsuppliers canvary,eveniftheysharethe samename.Anotherfrequenterror isnotconsideringtheproportions of the hardware on the cabinets; handlesthatappeartoolargeortoo smallcandetractsignificantlyfrom theluxuryfeel.”
“To achieve a cohesive and harmoniouslook,thesimplest approachistochoosedesignsfrom asinglecollection.Ifyouwishto mixdifferentdesigns,ensurethe finishesareconsistentthroughout the entire kitchen.”
Sugar Quay Kitchen with Joseph Giles Collett Marble Door Pulls in Green Gutemala, Interior Designer Casa Alta Design
Kitchen with Joseph Giles Ashworth Cabinet Handle, Interior Designer DesignSpaceLondon
FIRSTCLASS BESPOKE PIANO-MAKING
Steingraeber is the oldest manufacturer within the small group of the top six high-end piano buiders throughout the world according the US pianobookranking. Fanny and Alban Steingraeber represent together the 7th generation beeing in charge of the familiy business. At the same time Steingraeber is one of the most innovative pianocompanies. The combination of their craftmanship, individual sound and focus on customer’s and pianist’s needs makes Steingraeber beeing represented in concert halls, recording studios, universities and conservatories all around the world and highly appreciated and honored by the former and current stars of piano-playing: beginning with Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner up to Martha Argerich, Dmitry Shishkin, Daniil Trifonov and many more today.
As another core of their work they are experts in special design pianos. With their boutique size manufactory the piano makers can react easily on special wishes and disuss design ideas in there team and bring them to life. They are internationally known for their
dedicated veneer- and artisticwork. This is illustrated by projects such as the Utzon Grand, designed by Jørn Utzon, the architect of the Sydney Opera House. This concert grand has its place at the Bagsværd Church near Copenhagen and can be re-built upon request.
Steingraeber invites their customers to let their imagination run wildthere are endless ways to design a piano and match it perfectly with its surrounding. Try it and embark on a voyage of discovery in their veneer warehouse, change the shape of your piano or make it colourful. In their manufactory you can feel and smell the scented charm of oiled wood, and explore the very shape of the instrument in a profound way. Long story short, design there your dream piano ... yourself!
Artists and customers are welcome not only to visit Steingraeber and see their showroom and selection halls in Bayreuth (as well as the
orgininal Steingraeber Liszt-Piano in their Piano-museum) but to design their piano in the manufactory with the traditional workshops – and also don’t experience the musical city of Bayreuth. The invitation is broadend to be guests in one of their three artist apartments directly in the historic Steingraeber-House.
You can be sure that the Steingraeber artisans work until your instrument is not only absolutely perfect but also unique. Such masterly craftsmanship brings to life something truly individual and of a special quality that you can feel, see and above all hear.
Beige kitchens make a comeback and LEICHT Contracts, one of the UK’s leading providers of German engineered kitchen furniture to the new build and regeneration construction market respond with the launch of Beige, a timeless collection of architectural colours ranging from cashmere to sand grey.
A key trend throughout modern property design in 2025, LEICHT champions beige as a nuanced colour that provides a fresh colour palette, which is soft and warm, and able to create inviting interior spaces that are timeless and naturally elegant. Developed with today’s homeowner in mind, the new Beige Collection by LEICHT offers a wide variety of design options, which are now available in shades of mohair,
olive, sand grey, and new cashmere colour to reveal varying undertones of white, grey, and rosé.
Sarah Edwards, Managing Director UK at LEICHT Contracts says, “To us, Beigeismorethanjustacolour–it’s awaytocreateastylestatement forhomebuyers,whichisboth current and timeless at the same. In fact,beigehaslongbeenassociated withluxuryinteriordesignandthe
feelingsofcalm,whichiswhyour new trend collection lends itself tokitchenlivingspacesthatare highlyversatilewhetherpaired with natural materials like wood and stone, or as a subtle contrast to darkeraccentsthroughoutthehome environment.”
The Beige Collection is available now from LEICHT Contracts and includes a comprehensive range of beige colour options including Mohair, Olive, Sand Grey, Taupe Grey, and the new Cashmere trend
colour, which offers a blend of white, brown, and grey, and features in the company’s 2025 COLLECTION.
Will Bishop, Sales Director at LEICHT Contracts, says “Known for bringingwarmthandsoftnessto kitchendesign,beigefinishesoffer analternativetocustomarywhite interiorspacesthatoftenlackthe requiredlevelofwarmthneeded inaresidentialproperty.Witha rangeofneutraltonestochoose from,includingwarmivorytoearthy sandandtaupe,beigehasonce againbecomeago-towhencreating invitinglivingenvironments,which sitonthelightersideofthecolour spectrum.Mediumbeigetones like caramel or almond add subtle richness,andpairextremelywell withnaturalstonecountertops whereasbeigefinishesinwood, whether real or laminate, will add textureandprovideasoothing, nature-infused foundation to base therestofyourdesignaround.”
The featured beige kitchen concept by LEICHT, showcases a range of beige-coloured kitchen solutions that embrace the neutral colour palette. Displayed on a selection of Design Lines, products include ORLANDO full height units across the back wall in Celano Walnut, a naturally reproduced European walnut and VERO display cabinets in various cabinet styles. Offering a combination of glass with natural wood, aluminium frames, and integrated lighting, VERO is available as a wall cabinet, base cabinet, or tall cabinet to provide a fully customisable solution with either glass or wooden shelves.
The ORLANDO central island unit features the new Cashmere trend finish by LEICHT, which is shown on four handleless base units to create a floating design with concealed
pedestal in Celano Walnut and fully integrated lighting. The worktops are shown in ROCCO 683 Taj Mahal Sanded and provide a natural stone finish with distinct grain patterns. Further accentuated by the clever LEICHT Light Bridge suspended above, elegant LED panels with a sleek aluminium structure bring essential lighting above the kitchen island to provide well-lit surfaces when prepping food, entertaining guests or casually dining.
The softness of beige cabinetry is perfect for complementing a wide range of appliances and architectural design elements, with stainless steel accents offering a versatile look in today’s beige kitchen like the contemporary ALURO kitchen door by LEICHT, which completes the niche cook zone. Presenting a 12mm thick aluminium surface, ALURO is available in oxide bronze, oxide titanium, and oxide silver with fine brushed finish as shown. For those leaning towards warmer tones, matt black and industrial-style brass fixtures and fittings offer a premium aesthetic and strengthen the most popular interior styles in today’s luxury new build and urban regeneration projects.
DECOREX 2025: A SHOWCASE OF INFLUENTIAL DESIGN TRENDS
Decorex, the UK’s premium event for luxury interior design returns to Olympia, London from 12-15 October 2025. Featuring over 280 of the finest interior brands showcasing the latest cutting-edge design trends, new product launches, and demonstrations it is this year’s design destination you won’t want to miss. Here are just some of the product highlights from exhibiting brands at Decorex 2025:
GARDENS & THE OUTDOORS
Selfish Customs (M42) is an artisan design studio specialising in bespoke furniture casting and unique surface finishes for the
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home, garden and workspace. Rooted in craftsmanship and client collaboration the studio creates distinctive, handcrafted pieces that blend art, design, and function. The team is excited to debut its expanded garden furniture range at Decorex this year, which will spotlight the fusion of innovative concrete casting and the expressive use of natural materials. This exciting new collection includes benches, tables and planters each incorporating organic reinforcements such as straw and raw wool.
A symbol of Italian excellence in the creation of luxury metal kitchens, professional cooking appliances, and kitchen accessories, Officine Gullo (D40) will present its OG Professional 240 cooking range featuring a strikingly imposing pyramidal hood. In addition, its latest outdoor kitchen will be on display, designed to enjoy openair conviviality with style and functionality.
Barbacoa Outdoor Living (E76) brings luxury, innovation and style together in one seamless package. From premium outdoor kitchens to cutting-edge aluminium pergolas, Barbacoa will demonstrate to visitors how it helps homeowners and professionals create extraordinary spaces built to entertain, inspire, and impress.
FABRIC & SOFT FURNISHINGS
Sofas & Stuff (E63) is a British-made furniture brand with customisation at its core. Every piece is handcrafted to order at its workshop in Lancashire. At Decorex, the brand will showcase ‘Fabrication’, a campaign which celebrates the central role of fabric in design through its largest ever release of 211 fabrics, spanning subtle checks, small-scale prints, textured linens and luxurious velvets.
Drawing on classic English style, Linwood (C34) produces exclusive collections of fabrics, wallpapers and cushions. During this year’s show, the British company will debut its new printed linens, velvets and embroideries alongside existing playful and nature inspired collections.
Experts in luxury fabrics and bespoke furniture, Woden & Wyld (F10) is a family business with deep roots in the luxury hospitality sector. Demonstrating the company’s ethos of bringing vision to life, the team will be showcasing its custommade chair, ‘Tosato’ with Woden & Wyld Annecy upholstery fabric, an accompanying coffee table and boiserie at Decorex this October.
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FURNITURE
Founded by Louise Roe, Sharland England (C64) celebrates all things nostalgic and elegant with a beautiful collection of handmade furniture, bedding, tabletop and gifts. Across the four days, Louise will showcase a brand-new outdoor furniture collection, alongside rattan accessories, upholstered furniture, wooden hardware and tabletop.
Distinguished British bespoke furniture manufacturer, Hyde House (C12) will launch its exquisite new Chelsea collection, epitomising the very best of British craft and considered design, blending sinuous shapes, tactile materials and soft pastel tones, inspired by Chelsea’s maximalist approach to design. The new collection includes sides table, bar stools and a sofa.
Combining comfort, safety and elegance, Atelier LiLu (B51) designs and crafts bespoke children’s
furniture. Launching its new ‘Charlotte’ bed, the London based company’s creations reflect thoughtful design, meticulous finishes, and child-friendly functionality - turning everyday furniture into heirloom-quality pieces.
FLOOR & WALL COVERINGS
Italian marble company, Lithos Design (F34) creates a range of exquisite floors, coverings, and furniture that combine cutting-edge technology with contemporary and sophisticated aesthetics. Products on display will include ‘Quinte’, a new marble and metal divider, collections of modular 3D backlit marble wallcoverings with LED lighting systems, three-dimensional wallcoverings and ‘Odette’, a collection of marble tables and furniture.
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Longbarn (G38) expertly craft high quality carpets to create understated luxury. Made from the finest natural materials like pure mohair, combed wool, felted wool, mercerized cotton and eucalyptus, the company prides itself in its team of skilled artisan craftsmen to produce its rugs and carpets which will be on display at this year’s show.
Luxury textile artistry studio, Louise Heighes (G75a) specialises in creating bespoke leather art pieces, that capture the flow and movement of patterns found in nature. Meticulously cut from sustainably sourced leather, the studio will present three new sculptural leather panels at Decorex, all of which are inspired by trees and flowers.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS
This year, the showfloor will feature brands from all over the world including a special focus on France and Portugal. Decorex will be working closely with French Living in Motion, an organisation which brings together French furniture manufacturing and design to showcase the unique French art of living internationally, aiming for greater sustainability, creativity, and innovation. Its seven representing brands include:
Biobject (National Hall H23) is a furniture and accessories manufacturer with over 50 years of experience. The company designs, manufactures and distributes contemporary furniture for high-end distribution networks; its clientele includes hotels and restaurants, workspaces, as well as high-class residences.
A high-end French manufacturer of chairs and hotel furniture since 1887, Collinet (National Hall J21) has been run by five generations of woodworkers. Each order is unique and fully customised, offering a wide choice of finishes, wood stains, and fabrics to create furniture that perfectly matches the client’s vision. Decorex will mark the launch of the company’s ‘James’ armchair featuring a striking design that blends elegance and comfort and the ‘Robin’ furniture collection perfectly suited for hotels, restaurants, refined interiors, and residential projects.
Blending craftsmanship and technology, CVL Luminaires
(National Hall H21) create handmade sleek, contemporary brass lighting for clients worldwide, across residential, commercial, and the hospitality sectors. At Decorex, the company will be launching the ‘Paradoxe Chandelier’, an elegant and bold modern reinterpretation of the classic chandelier. In addition, the ‘Ruban’ collection of brushed or polished brass lamps featuring a pleated fabric ribbon lampshade, and ‘Carta’ and ‘Naboo’ reading lights designed for hotels and bedroom use will also be on display.
Founded in Paris in 1920, Maison Gatti (National Hall H20) has been handcrafting rattan furniture for hospitality and residential use for over a century. Owned by Christian Louboutin and Alexis Dyèvre, the company’s craftsmanship is expressed in its iconic product, the Parisian rattan outdoor chair which is sold all over the world. A beautiful range of chairs, benches, stools, panels, doors, trolleys, tables and headboards will all be displayed on its stand.
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Experts in the art cabinetmaking since 1885, MOISSONNIER (National Hall H22) is blazing a unique trail, steered by emotion, dreams, quirky designs and the highest standards. The company will be launching its ‘Fontenoy’ bookcase in a new colour: Figue Cendrée, as well as seats featuring tartan and houndstooth fabrics.
Founded in 1911, Philippe Hurel (National Hall J22) has become an iconic French cabinetmaking workshop over the years. Launching at Decorex will be the ‘Yumi’ armchair to complement the company’s popular ‘Yumi’ sofa. Also on display will be ‘Volta’ armchair in beautiful lacquer, coffee tables, dining table and chairs and a collection of lamps designed in collaboration with young designer, Pradier Jauneaux.
Specialists in bespoke, madeto-measure furniture SCHMIDT (National Hall H12) magnificently crafts a range of fitted furniture for the entire home, including elegant kitchens, pantries to beautifully crafted wardrobes. At Decorex 2025, SCHMIDT will unveil several new collections and products including kitchen furniture, lighting and print.
In addition, returning group, AIMMP, the Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries will represent several Portuguese companies at Decorex including luxury interiors company, FRATO (D60). Also representing Portugal will be furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturer, Alberto Dias Barbosa, LDA (F54) and porcelain and tableware provider, VISTA ALEGRE S.A. (F62).
GET READY FOR DECOREX 2025
Don’t miss all these exciting exhibitor highlights and much more at this year’s show. For almost 50 years, Decorex has connected interior design professionals with the very best in interiors; from designer collaborations, new product launches, interactive workshops, showcases from up-and-coming artisans and an unmissable talks programme.
Registration for Decorex 2025 is open. Trade tickets are £25, consumer tickets £40, student tickets £15, manufacturers £50, VIP passes £60 and the Decorex On-Demand add on £20 – all exclusive of VAT. Click here to register your place and to contribute a small donation to the Furnishing Futures Charity. Revisit Decorex 2024 with our highlights video here and take a trip over the show floor via drone here.
STEFANO GALLIZIOLI FOR NEUTRA: SCULPTURAL FORMS TO INHABIT
A collection of upholstered pieces and seating where material experimentation meets architectural precision and sartorial elegance.
Some projects are born from a sudden intuition; others evolve slowly, taking form over time. Such is the story of the collaboration between Stefano Gallizioli and NEUTRA unveiled at Milan Design Week 2025: a graceful convergence of upholstered furnishings and seating, where sculpture meets function, and materiality finds its voice in a refined, harmonious dialogue.
It all began with a sofa — a bespoke piece designed by Gallizioli for the entrance of Emanuele Chicco Busnelli’s offices, the soul behind the company. More than just a seat, it was conceived as a grounded presence: sculptural, solid, and quietly inviting, anchoring the space with understated gravity.
Over time, that initial gesture blossomed into Sao Miguel — a modular constellation of upholstered forms, where soft, fluid lines invite both repose and reflection. Around the central sofa, poufs and surfaces drift like gentle satellites, echoing the scattered terrain of an archipelago. Here, the sofa is no longer just an object — it
becomes an inhabitable landscape, a geography of comfort and form.
Alongside Sao Miguel, a second vision emerges — one born entirely anew for NEUTRA: Ordos. Where the former speaks in soft, organic curves, Ordos finds its voice in architecture — in the quiet strength of form and volume. Inspired by the boundless Mongolian desert from which it takes its name, it evokes a horizon where earth and sky dissolve in a seamless breath of sand and stillness.
This vision unfolds in a system of upholstered elements defined by clarity and restraint — a suspended platform composed of
distinct, modular forms. Expansive horizontal planes, deep generous seating, and low, continuous backrests echo the vastness of open plains and shifting dunes. The result is not merely furniture, but a place of stillness — a spatial poem that invites pause and contemplation.
Stone and textile — in fabric or leather — converse in tactile harmony with the landscape that inspired them, grounding the composition in a sense of elemental calm and spatial clarity.
The story finds its quiet crescendo in Artemisia — a duet of lightweight seats, defined by a graphic silhouette that seamlessly unites
seat and backrest in a single, fluid gesture. Named after the legendary commander Artemisia — the lone woman to lead Xerxes’ fleet — the collection speaks in the language of contrasts: softness and strength held in perfect accord. Its embracing contours, wrapped in the tactile richness of shaved sheepskin and goat fur, invite stillness and surrender, while the solid wooden frame anchors the form with quiet resolve. Artemisia is not merely a seat, but a companion to the spaces it inhabits — a timeless expression of elegance and intent, equally at home in the intimacy of a residence or the refinement of a hospitality setting. An object to be lived with, and perhaps to be inspired by.
But it is in the choice of materials that the boldest gesture is made. In both sofas, stone — NEUTRA’s signature material — is paired with upholstery, integrating into the design with subtlety and character. It appears in the details, on the surfaces, and in the sculptural joints that enrich and define the pieces. Treated with varying finishings, the stone becomes part of an intimate and tactile narrative.
Yet it is in the choice of materials that the boldest gesture quietly unfolds. In both sofas, stone — NEUTRA’s signature element
— meets upholstery in a union of substance and softness. Not imposed, but integrated with quiet conviction, stone reveals itself in the details: in the surfaces, the sculptural joints, the subtle accents that enrich and define each piece. Treated with varied finishes, it sheds its usual weight, becoming tactile, intimate. Here, stone is not static; it becomes part of a sensorial narrative.
“WorkingwithNEUTRAmeans designingwithdepth,” says Stefano Gallizioli. “It is a freedom groundedintrust—knowingthat each choice will be met with care, withsensitivity.Itisadialogue oflistening,aprocessthatflows naturally,likeagarmenttailoredto measure”.
What binds the collection is a shared design philosophy: one that is familiar, meticulously crafted, and open to experimentation. Each element is conceived to be interpreted, shaped, and made personal — a living system that welcomes the voice of those who inhabit it.
For Stefano Gallizioli and NEUTRA, design is a return to essence: a quiet pursuit of what is lasting and true. It means crafting forms that stand the test of time, weaving meaningful connections between materials, and creating space for that rare, silent balance — where beauty is not imposed, but simply revealed. A harmony that makes objects not only timeless, but deeply, intuitively right.
THE FEMININE SIDE OF BELLOTTI
EZIO: DONATELLA AND FEDERICA BELLOTTI LEADING THE WAY
Donatella and Federica Bellotti are the new face of Bellotti Ezio, the family business renowned for its deep-rooted history and craftsmanship that has shaped the legacy of Made in Italy. As the third generation now at the helm, the sisters embody a fresh vision, ready to propel the company into the future while honoring its prestigious past.
With the same passion and determination that inspired their father Ezio to explore international markets in the 1980s, Donatella and Federica are embracing the challenges of the modern era. They are navigating a present and future where technology and digital innovation are inseparable from daily life, and where classic design must reinvent itself to resonate with contemporary living trends.
This transformation is at the heart of Bellotti Ezio’s journey today. Few are better positioned to lead this evolution than two women whose leadership blends tradition with innovation. While they respect the craftsmanship and quality that have always defined the company,
Donatella and Federica represent a turning point, bringing a fresh, bold, and distinctly feminine perspective to a sector steeped in heritage.
Taking on the responsibility of such an important legacy was a courageous decision that has matured and strengthened over time. After nearly three decades working within the company, the two sisters have embarked on a new chapter not only in their professional careers but in their lives. As wives, mothers of nowgrown children, and forwardthinking entrepreneurs, they are committed to ensuring not just the continuity of Bellotti Ezio, but its growth and evolution.
Since 2021, this commitment has taken shape through significant modernization efforts. These include a clearer specialization in their respective roles, a more structured organizational model, substantial investments in technology, and an expanded creative direction for the brand’s collections.
Donatella represents the company’s managerial and strategic side, bringing rigor and pragmatism to her role overseeing administration and sales. Her leadership has driven critical updates, including the addition of young, dynamic talent to the team. Federica, with her imaginative and design-focused approach, leads the creative process, shaping collections that reimagine classic style for modern audiences.
Despite their differing personalities and areas of expertise, the sisters share an unwavering commitment to a common goal: the company’s success. “We have different characters and approaches, but our purpose keeps us aligned,” they explain. “Our bond is a strength, and we bring our team into this vision, ensuring they believe in and share the values that drive Bellotti Ezio.”
Together, Donatella and Federica are forging a path toward a future of innovation, ensuring that Bellotti Ezio remains a symbol of excellence in Italian design.
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CURRENT INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS
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MEANINGFUL USE OF COLOUR
Today, more than ever, interior design is an expression of our personality, individuality and values. With the current cost of living, and rise of remote working, people are both staying in the homes they’ve purchased for longer and spending more time in them. As a result, curated colour palettes, tailored to individual taste are more important than ever – gone are the days when homeowners would opt for neutral, impersonal shades to create a blank canvas for future buyers.
We’re seeing people opt for more colourful palettes, celebrating selfexpression.
Colour plays a crucial role in the home. It tells stories. It can be used to create emotional impact. The right palette has the power to transform not just a space, but your mood. And when applied thoughtfully, colour becomes a useful tool get meaningful value out of your space.
Psychologists have long recognised that colours can have a visceral impact on our emotions. For example, orange evokes success and confidence, yellow inspires creativity and happiness, blue promotes trust and tranquillity and red stimulates excitement and energy.
To guide homeowners in their design choices, Schüller has developed a comprehensive colour concept,
showcasing its 28-shade colour spectrum. This tool allows customers to visualise the perfect balance of tones for their space and experiment with complimentary or contrasting hues. next125 also has a 25-colour scheme with shades ranging from soft and harmonious to vibrant and bold.
There is an interesting link between colour trends and global stability – when times are politically and economically uncertain, people crave bright, energising colours as a form of self-expression, and escapism, embracing boldness and individuality while rejecting the ‘safe’ neutral tones often preferred in times of stability. In the current global landscape – characterised by major powershifts and economic uncertainty – it seems the all-neutral trend is out, and a splash of colour is here to stay.
Schüller’s Alea Matt range features bright yellow fronts, designed
promote cooking, laughing and playing together.
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next125’s NX510| NX870 range features a breath-taking contrast creating a striking balance and eye-catching effect. For more information, contact InHouse Inspired Room Design on 01434 400070 or visit, www.inhouseltd.co.uk/kitchens. German kitchens by InHouse Inspired Room Designs.
next125’s NX510 range, a modern interpretation of the Bauhaus movement, features a combination of Indian Red, Cobalt Green and Olive Yellow for a striking visual statement. For more information, contact InHouse Inspired Room Design on 01434 400070 or visit, www.inhouseltd.co.uk/kitchens. German kitchens by InHouse Inspired Room Designs.
TIMELESS INNOVATION
SINCE 1971
At RV Astley, we design, source, and manufacture goods tailored to your specific requirements. Whether it’s a spectacular centrepiece, hotel suites, or restaurant lighting, we collaborate with you to bring your vision to life.
Over the decades, RV Astley has proudly collaborated with a remarkable array of clients across the retail, design, and hospitality sectors. These partnerships have been instrumental in shaping our identity and ensuring our offerings remain both relevant and inspiring.
Today, RV Astley stands as a design-led company, unwavering in our dedication to quality and innovation. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of design and delivering exceptional service, from the initial concept to the final product.
We are fortunate enough to oversee an exceptional team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, value, and efficiency. Whether you need one-off show pieces or high-quantity, quality products, we can handle all your lighting requirements.
WALKING ON AIR, LITERALLY
GRANORTE UK’S EXCITING NEW VINTAGE & HERITAGE CORK PLANKS
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly flooring solution that combines style, durability, and sustainability, look no further than Granorte UK. With their innovative range of cork flooring, Granorte offers the perfect balance of nature-inspired design and practicality, making it a fantastic choice for any commercial or residential space. Cork delivers exceptional acoustic and thermal benefits, bringing warmth, silence, and comfort to your space – all while capturing the timeless elegance of a contemporary floor.
VINTAGE RANGE FEATURES CORK PLANKS IN NATURAL FINISH
Granorte UK’s latest standout products are their VINTAGE cork planks in a stunning natural finish, crafted with eco-conscious living at the forefront. Available in six shades of brown, these versatile planks unlock endless design possibilities and enhance any flooring solution with a seamless blend of sustainability, style, and performance. These cork planks not only provide an exquisite aesthetic but are also made from sustainable, renewable resources, contributing for a healthier planet. The natural finish enhances the beauty of cork’s unique texture, while its soft surface provides a more comfortable option.
HERITAGE RANGE CORK WOOD-EFFECT PLANKS ARE AN ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE
For those who desire the look of traditional wood flooring with the added benefits of cork, Granorte UK also offers cork wood-effect planks. Available in four stunning colours, these planks are perfect for anyone who wants the elegance of wood without compromising on sustainability. These cork wood-effect planks combine the beauty of wood with the durability and eco-friendly properties of cork. The natural i nsu lat ion proper t ies of cork keep rooms war mer in winter and cooler in summer, helping to create a comfortable environment year-round.
VINTAGE AND HERITAGE FLOOR COLLECTION
Granorte UK stands at the forefront of innovative flooring solutions. Their cork planks are highly durable, resilient, and scratch-resistant, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. By choosing Granorte UK, you’re not just investing in a beautiful, sustainable flooring option, you are also supporting a company that prioritises environmental responsibility and invests in quality craftsmanship.
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A SOPHISTICATED LONDON PIED-À-TERRE
BY REBECCA HUGHES INTERIORS
This elegant London flat, set within the prestigious Chelsea Barracks development, was designed for a returning client who sought a sophisticated yet welcoming pied-à-terre for her young family’s visits to the city.
The brief was clear: to inject personality and warmth into the apartment while crafting a calm retreat from the bustle of central London.
Rebecca and her team introduced bespoke joinery throughout – not only to discreetly house mechanical elements such as air conditioning and integrated televisions, but also to maximise storage and bring architectural interest to each room. A refined, contemporary palette was chosen with her son in mind, striking a balance between clean minimalism and a warm, familyfriendly atmosphere.
One of the standout spaces is the open-plan living area. Originally long and narrow, they carefully zoned it to create distinct kitchen, dining, and living areas. An antique mirror wall anchors the space, adding both depth and a touch of timeless character.
Art plays a pivotal role in the design narrative. The client’s playful and vibrant collection – featuring works from Rise Art and Cricket Fine Art – inspired bold accents and nuanced tones throughout the flat. Materiality and craftsmanship were also key.
Rebecca Hughes Interiors collaborated with a curated list of British and international suppliers, including de Le Cuona, Hector Finch, Turnell & Gigon, Robert Stephenson Rugs, Schumacher, and GP & J Baker. Much of the furniture, from the dining table to the cabinetry and sofa, was
designed in-house, ensuring each piece was tailored specifically to the proportions and spirit of the apartment.
With a global portfolio of projects spanning sumptuous country estates, vibrant contemporary townhouses, and sophisticated commercial spaces including boutiques and hotels, Rebecca Hughes Interiors has recently completed high-profile design commissions throughout the UK, Central Europe, India, and Malaysia.
Founder and Creative Director, Rebecca Hughes says: “Ourstyle exploresthebalancebetween originsandimagination.Weare inspiredbytheexistingarchitecture ofbuildingsandthenenhancethe aestheticthroughcarefullycrafted finishesanddesignsolutionsto bringthedesiresofourclientsto life. We believe our environments profoundlyshapeus,soourpassion istocreateuniquelybeautiful, authentic homes that awaken inspiration.”
DOGAN LONDON: BESPOKE FURNITURE CRAFTED FOR VISIONARY INTERIORS
In the realm of luxury interiors, true distinction lies in craftsmanship, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Dogan London embodies all three, delivering exquisitely made-to-order furniture that seamlessly blends artistry with functionality.
With over two decades of experience, Dogan London has become the trusted name behind some of the world’s most prestigious private residences, members’ clubs, and five-star hotels.
From sculptural mirrors to elegantly tailored seating, each piece is conceived with precision, handcrafted from the finest materials, and designed to stand the test of time.
Whether working with designers on statement commissions or curating entire interiors, the brand’s approach is one of refinement and meticulous attention to detail.
What sets Dogan London apart is its ability to bridge the gap between bespoke craftsmanship and commercial expertise.
The company delivers luxury at scale without ever compromising on quality— ensuring that every creation, whether a one-off collector’s piece or a collection for a distinguished hospitality project, carries the same dedication to artistry.
Timber options, hand-finished metals, and the finest textiles are masterfully combined with required finishes to create furniture that is both beautifully proportioned and deeply considered.
For those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, Dogan London offers more than furniture—it offers heirloomquality pieces with a story, designed to elevate any space.
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CURATE YOUR DREAM INTERIOR –ONE AUCTION AT A TIME
Designing a space that truly reflects your personality can be a challenge — but at Lots Road Auctions, it becomes an adventure.
Since 1979, this iconic London auction house has been the secret weapon of interior designers, collectors, and tastemakers alike. With its move to the stunning Piper Building in Fulham, Lots Road now boasts a 30,000 sqft gallery-style showroom packed with treasures — from antique conversation pieces to cutting-edge contemporary design.
Whether you’re outfitting a single room or an entire home, Lots Road offers an unparalleled opportunity to shop thousands of curated items under one roof — and take them home the same day.
Looking to layer in the luxe? Their Luxury Department is a favourite for high-end handbags, fine jewellery, fashion, and collectibles — alongside rare books and pop culture icons that spark curiosity and conversation.
Sustainable, Stylish, and Unique
From timeless furniture to statement lighting, artwork to accessories, Lots Road is your go-to for sustainable interiors shopping. Its circular design done beautifully — and accessibly — with pieces to suit every style.
Thinking of Selling?
If you are looking to part with quality pieces, Lots Road is inviting entries for upcoming auctions. Whether it’s a single standout item or a full collection, their team offers free valuations and expert advice.
KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Fine Interiors – 6th & 7th September
Picasso: Ses Et Amis – 17th September
Lighting & Mirrors – 24th September
Luxe Auction: Handbags, Jewellery & Fashion – 5th October
Art Pottery & Studio Glass – 15th October
Ink & Icons: Rare Books & Pop Culture – 22nd October
Elegance & beauty at a reasonable cost
• 100% solid wood kitchens – no MDF, chipboard or ply
• Dovetail jointed drawers – mortise and tenon joints for carcasses
• Free design service, individual hand drawn plans
• Non-standard sizes, at no extra cost, to suit your kitchen dimensions
• Fully assembled units; no annoying flat-pack assembly
• Straightforward, easy to understand costing – prices include VAT & delivery
• Primed, or primed and painted units can now be provided
THE ART OF ATMOSPHERE: THE POETIC WALLPAPER DESIGNS OF JULIA CLARE INTERIORS
From cloud-soft washes to mineral-rich patinas, Julia’s wallcoverings bring poetry to interior design.
In the world of high design, where the balance between timeless elegance and contemporary relevance is rare, Julia Clare Interiors has quietly, but confidently, carved a niche. Her wallpaper collections— equal parts art and atmosphere— invite the eye to linger and the mind to wander. These are not mere decorative surfaces; they are immersive experiences.
Founded by Scottish designer and Glasgow School of Art graduate, Julia Sagias, the studio draws deeply for inspiration, using nature and history as dual muses in the design process. Eclectic collections of celestial sky murals awash in ethereal light, pattern formed from the structural poetry of historic architecture and painterly floral compositions enrich Julia’s artistic repertoire.
The result are designs for wallpaper (and fabric) which feel deeply artistic, mood-enhancing and impeccably refined.
Revered among a discreet circle of interior designers in Glasgow and Edinburgh, like an insider’s secret, Julia’s work remains a rare and coveted discovery. What sets Julia apart is a steadfast commitment to intentional beauty and meaning. Her wallpapers, defined by modern artistry and emotional resonance, infuse their interior projects with depth and a sense of style, place and mood.
Printed in Britian on a variety of sumptuous materials such as silk, grass cloth and vinyl, the expanding possibilities for creative and tactile applications include linen and cotton velvet. Beyond wallpaper, her designs extend gracefully to cushions, throws, tapestries, lighting and framed prints, facilitating a layered and immersive design dialogue within a space.
The wallpaper collections are perfectly suited to both commercial and residential design projects and as the studio expands into
commissions, interior designers and architects collaborate directly with the studio to translate their stylistic preferences into wallpaper—a deeply intimate expression of place and identity.
At the intersection of art and design, the signature aesthetics of Julia Clare Interiors consist of the clever layering of colour, form and texture so that spaces feel tactile, transforming into moodenhancing compositions which carry atmosphere.
Julia Clare Interiors doesn’t just adorn walls; it crafts atmospheres – immersive and poetic. Her wallpapers breath life into interiors, grounding them in narrative, mood and fine art sensibility. The result? Spaces that are not just seen but felt.
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REIMAGINING AN INVISIBLE HOUSE: DKT INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO REDESIGNS BRITAIN’S MOST ELUSIVE HOME
In the quiet countryside of Warwickshire, hidden behind a veil of mirrored glass and architectural intrigue, sits one of the UK’s most enigmatic homes: the Invisible House.
Known for its striking exterior and controversial modernist design, the property made headlines across the globe when it was listed for sale in 2023. Now, thanks to an extraordinary redesign by Londonbased DKT Interior Design Studio, the house has been transformed from an architectural spectacle into a home with heart.
While the exterior of the Invisible House has always captured public imagination, a mirrored façade that dissolves into the surrounding landscape, the interiors once told a different story. Stark, cold, and almost clinical in their minimalism, the inside of the home felt more like a gallery than a place to live. It was this dissonance that prompted designers Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman and Annahita Samiri of DKT to reimagine the property not as an object to look at but as a sanctuary to experience.
“We wanted to turn it from an objectintoahome,” says Dhil. “
A Blank (But Structured) Canvas Annahita recalls their first walkthrough vividly. “Weactually walked into the Ghost House next doorbymistake,”shelaughs.“The InvisibleHousewassoperfectly camouflaged.Butonceinside,itwas clear: the bones were beautiful, but itdidn’tfeellikesomewhereyou could exhale.”
Working with the house’s ultraprecise finishes, geometric rigidity, and minimal layering, DKT adopted a strategy that embraced restraint. “Wecouldn’tbuildup,” Dhil explains. “Everychangehadtobe intentional.Everygesturehadto havepurpose.”
The Entryway:
A Sculptural Welcome
The first clue to the transformation reveals itself in the entryway. Here, Annahita drew inspiration from the way the water danced on the ceiling, reflected from the pond outside. The result is a bespoke timber installation that behaves almost like drapery, fluid, sculptural, and completely unique. No two curves are the same. Hidden cupboards are integrated seamlessly into the design, their function invisible within the artistry.
“It’sthefirsttime,toourknowledge, thatthiskindofjoineryhasbeen done,” Annahita explains. “It’s timber that evokes memories of fabric. It’ssosoftvisuallyyoucanalmost imagineitswaying.” This entryway doesn’t just introduce the home, it establishes the DKT philosophy: innovation with intimacy.
The Design Narrative:
Contrast and Curvature
From there, the house unfolds in a dialogue between structure and softness. Where the architecture is sharp, DKT introduced curve.
Where materials were cold, they layered warmth. Rounded joinery, sculptural furniture, and limewashed walls counterbalance the home’s angular shell, creating an unexpected sense of comfort. In the master bathroom, chocolatetones emulate the richness of Emperador marble, while brushed stainless steel vanities offer a modern counterpoint. “It’salways about contrast,” says Dhil. “Coolness andwarmth,precisionand imperfection,that’swhereahome becomes human.”
Artistic Collaboration and Cultural Resonance
Art became the bridge between the house and its landscape. DKT collaborated with Studio Lawrence on a striking green gradient piece designed to pull the surrounding woodland indoors. Sculptural works from Emily Bourne and Zarefa of Studio London bring depth and texture, while Iranian artist Eisa Jabari created a bespoke piece that departs from his usual aesthetic, inspired entirely by the spirit of the Invisible House.
Layered into the design are custom rugs from La Soie, DKT’s own rug collection, handwoven in Iran using silk and wool. “It wasimportanttometobring insomethingofheritage,” says Annahita. “Theserugsarerootedin traditionbuttranslatedforaspace that feels futuristic. It’s old-world craftsmanshipmeetingmodern design.”
The Kitchen:
Stainless Steel Meets Warmth
One of the most surprising transformations is the kitchen. Previously stark and uninviting, it is now a study in balance. Stainless steel cabinetry is paired with warm, veined stone, while slimline wine racks flank the cooking area like sculptural columns. Custom lighting softens the edges, turning what was once a clinical space into a room with soul. “It’saplace togathernow,” Dhil says. “It’s still architectural, but it has life.”
Bathrooms:
Tranquillity by Design
In the bathrooms, serenity reigns. Curved microcement walls, softly backlit mirrors, and monolithic stone basins create a quiet, retreat-like atmosphere. Glass brick partitions diffuse light while maintaining privacy, adding a subtle texture that keeps the minimalism warm rather than sterile. “Theseroomsweredesigned asexhalespaces,” Annahita explains. “They’rerestrained,butin thatrestraint,youfindcalm.”
Dressing Rooms and Personal Spaces
Beyond the shared areas, DKT crafted deeply personal spaces, including a dressing room that feels more like a gallery than a closet. Sleek, illuminated shelving showcases an extraordinary collection of sneakers and luxury accessories, while warm timber, smoked glass, and precision lighting elevate it from storage to statement. “It’s about ritual,” says Dhil. “Eventhemostprivate spacesdeservebeauty.”
Lessons in Ambition
The project was not without its challenges. “We discovered there was no insulation in the walls,” says Dhil. “It was almost like bone
without muscle.” DKT took the bold decision to replaster much of the structure, reinforcing it from within to ensure longevity.
The DKT Signature The Invisible House is now unmistakably a DKT project. Curvature tempers rigidity, texture offsets coolness, and every space has a purpose. “It’saboutcreating homesthatletyoubreathe,” says
What was once Britain’s most elusive house has been brought into focus. Not as an object, but as a home.
COLLABORATING IN COMFORT: TAMARISK AND THE DESIGNER’S TOUCH
Tailored for Elegance: Inside the World of Tamarisk
As interior designers continue to seek out suppliers who offer not only exceptional craftsmanship but also the flexibility to realise bespoke visions, Tamarisk stands out as a quiet leader in British furniture manufacturing. Based in Long Eaton, the company has spent more than three decades building its reputation on refined aesthetics, luxurious comfort, and trade-first service.
Made to Order, Made for Designers
Each piece from Tamarisk is benchmade to order, allowing for an impressive level of customisation. Designers can specify their own fabrics (COM), choose from a wide range of wood finishes and leg styles, and tailor dimensions to suit a particular space. Many of the brand’s ranges also offer modular or corner configurations, opening up further possibilities for residential projects of exact requirements.
Design in Practice: JH Designs
This highly flexible approach has earned Tamarisk a loyal following among design professionals, including Jane and Helen of Cotswolds-based JH Designs. Their recent Gloucestershire country home project (pictured) showcases a number of Tamarisk pieces as central features -elegant yet supremely comfortable.
As the landscape of luxury design continues to evolve, Tamarisk remains rooted in a belief that comfort is the truest form of luxury
- a philosophy that informs every stitch, seam, and silhouette.
A New Chapter in Creative Direction
In a move that signals continued evolution, Tamarisk has recently appointed Suzanne O’Flynn as its new Design Director. Well-regarded within the interiors industry, O’Flynn brings a fresh perspective to the brand’s creative direction.
Alongside developing new furniture models, she is curating an entirely new fabric collection set to launch this autumn. Highlights include exclusive Italian-milled velvets - long associated with the Tamarisk name -as well as soft linens and a palette of versatile, timeless patterns.
See It First at Long Point Designers attending Long Point (15–17 September, Long Eaton) will have the opportunity to preview this new collection firsthand. For those unable to attend, the full range will also be available to view by appointment at Tamarisk’s showroom, at a time convenient to the designer.
Tamarisk items pictured: 2 x Windsor Chairs, Claudius footstool, Loxton Sofa
Photography credit: Oliver Grahame Photography
SOLVING THE ‘POTHOLE PROBLEM’ OF FLOORING
Every winter the pothole problem sinks to new depths.
But it’s no joke: potholes affect all of us, in our business and personal lives.
Our roads are peppered with more and more potholes – and there’s even a National Pothole Day on January 15th.
37,000 miles – that’s one in six local roads in England and Wales –desperately need an upgrade before they become dangerous. One third are inadequate and only 51% are in good order. Those are the shocking findings of the 2023 report by the Asphalt Industry Alliance.
Plus, the backlog repair cost has jumped 11% from 2022, to a new high of £14 billion –estimated to take a decade to complete.
Despite being designed for vehicles, traffic is one of the causes. Because it exacerbates the problem of rain, snow, frost and salt. If not fixed straightaway, a small crack can expand into 10cm deep, 1m wide hole. For your tyres it’s murder.
CLAIM THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE
If your tyre gets a blow out, you could claim compensation. It won’t stop you cursing or heaving on the wheel wrench to get back on the road. But it could take the edge off – exactly what you want the road maintenance repairers to do.
The government website states that to claim compensation, you need to tell whoever is in charge of the road what the damage was,
why you think they’re responsible, the specific location – the nearest marker post or feature are handy here – and the date/ time the damage happened.
It’s not always your local council. In England, if it’s an A-road or motorway, it’s probably Highways England. But for a London red route, you contact Transport for London.
Be quick: you have to get there before it’s been noted and ringed: they spray a white ring around it.
THE SIZE OF THE PROBLEM
Over 2 million roads – even brand new roads – are dug up every year by private gas, electricity, water and telecom companies. Anecdotally, people often believe that these utility repairs are not always up to the required normal standard.
In the UK, we usually have more potholes than our continental cousins, due to higher traffic loads; higher density of buried utilities and higher numbers of freeze-thaw cycles as our temperature tends to be above freezing with frequent dips below.
THE POT HOLE PROBLEM IN FLOORING
The pothole problem is similar to the flooring problem found by interior designers, architects, retailers and the furniture and
flooring trades. Heavy furniture, stiletto heels and chairs scraped back and forth can severely damage flooring.
Fortunately, Stroolmount have a range of flooring protection products that help prevent the damage in the first place: the secret is cushioning.
Proven Stroolmount solutions include Furni-glides, interchangeable Quickclick Glides and Self-adhesive Felt – from as little as 1p per piece. And if the worst happens, family firm Stroolmount also have Flooring and Furniture Repair Kits.
Take a look and stop the pot holes in your flooring.
SCULPTED SPACES: THE ART OF THE LIVED-IN HOME
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This interior brings together contemporary refinement with tactile warmth, showing how today’s most compelling design trends can be translated into a home that feels both elegant and lived-in.
KITCHEN / DINING
The open-plan kitchen demonstrates the growing trend of layering contrasting textures to create depth. Here, the blend of matte white cabinetry with light wood units avoids the sterility often associated with modern kitchens. The crisp white provides a stream-
lined, gallery-like freshness, while the natural grain of the timber adds warmth, tactility, and a subtle organic irregularity. This approach reflects the current desire to make kitchens feel less clinical and more connected to nature - part of the wider biophilic movement in interiors.
The beige curtain divider is another highly relevant feature. Flexible zoning solutions are increasingly in demand as homes serve multiple functions. Instead of rigid walls, soft fabric partitions bring versatility while also adding layered texture. The fabric introduces movement, softness, and acoustic comfort, enhancing the sensory quality of the space.
In terms of styling, bold black accents - from hardware to decorative objects - continue to trend as grounding devices within
neutral schemes. The oversized sculptural vase with pampas grass is especially on point: dried botanicals remain popular not only for their sustainability but also for the drama and textural contrast they bring.
The dining space centres around a round table, which is a deliberate design choice rooted in current thinking about conviviality. Circular dining setups are being embraced for their ability to soften rectilinear architecture and promote natural conversation flow. The adjoining glass doorway with its arched frame injects a subtle classical reference - a trend we’re seeing where cleanlined modernism is tempered with timeless architectural detailing to prevent interiors from feeling overly stark.
LIVING AREA
The living space continues this dialogue between warmth, form, and materiality. The feature wall clad in wooden panelling is an exemplary use of texture as a backdrop. It frames the TV but also softens its technological presence by embedding it within a tactile, organic surface. Wood panelling, once considered dated, has seen a contemporary revival, prized for its ability to add rhythm, acoustic benefit, and a natural, cocooning quality to interiors.
Furniture selections underscore the importance of character
pieces. The Garret Arm-chair from Soho Home exemplifies this: its sculptural, rounded form makes it a statement object while its geometric upholstery adds a layer of pattern play. The brass swivel base taps into the ongoing appreciation of metallics, bringing subtle glamour without overpowering the neutral palette.
At the centre, the Tisbury Coffee Table is both functional and artistic. The cylindrical marble base and richly veined top highlight the trend for sculptural furniture that doubles as art. Each piece, shaped by natural stone variation, reinforces the desire for indi-viduality and one-off design statements.
The styling—stacked books and minimal accessories - supports the “curated but lived-in” aesthetic, which is increasingly replacing over-styled show-home looks.
CONCLUSION
Altogether, the project exemplifies the key design currents of now: layered texture, flexible zoning, the interplay of organic and geometric forms, and investment in unique, sculptural statement pieces. It achieves a sophisticated balance—open yet intimate, refined yet inviting—perfectly aligned with contemporary living.
WIN THE WAR ON THE FLOOR
Whatever type of flooring you have – wood, laminate etc. – it needs protecting. The fact is that when furniture and flooring meet, there Is friction and can be damage. So, let’s look at what you can do to cushion the blow.
PROTECTION IN 5 WAYS BEFORE PROBLEMS HAPPEN:
Most protection solutions protect you in 5 ways:
1: Protects flooring from the impact of furniture
2: Protects furniture joints from being fatally weakened
3: Protects ears from noise
4: Protects from back pain as furniture slides easier
5. Protects from customer complaints and insurance claims
WHAT PROTECTION DO I NEED?
For solid wood, laminates and hard tiled flooring: Use self-adhesive felt or glides such as QuickClick.
For carpet, rugs and vinyl flooring: use glides such as Furni-glides or QuickClick Glides.
SELF-ADHESIVE FELT
Why buy? It’s the cheapest option. On a roll from Stroolmount, for example, they can cost as little as 1p each.
It’s a short-term solution: if you want a longer-term solution, choose glides such as QuickClick.
Flooring type: Use on all solid wood, laminates, tiles and vinyl. Probably best on furniture that’s not moved often.
Fit it in seconds: Just peel back the cover and stick on the furniture feet. Allow it to set firmly for 24 hours.
Sizes: Available in a variety of sizes and chapes from circles and oblongs to L-shapes up to 75mm
Ideal type of furniture: Coffee tables, lamp tables, bedside tables, dining tables, storage cabinets, desks, workstations, filing cabinets
Top tip 1: check for grit on the feet before you add the felt so it’s not scratched along your floor.
Top tip 2: Beware of companies skimping on thickness. You need a minimum of 5mm thickness to cushion flooring from furniture.
Top tip 3: Beware of using selfadhesive felt with heated floors: the glue doesn’t stick properly, so extra care needs to be taken. With metal leg furniture, self-adhesive felt may be the only protection option, so it’s always best to let customers know that they need to keep an eye out for any movement. Advise them to replace them immediately if they become unstuck as it’s cheaper to do this than replace the whole floor.
QUICKCLICK GLIDES
Why buy? This is an award-winning durable, longer-term 4-in-1 protective solution. The interchangeable glides make it easy if you want any furniture to be on a different floor type: just swap over to that type of glide to protect that flooring.
Flooring types: Quickclick works on all floor types. It has 1 screw-in base and 5 interchangeable easy-to-click in glides for 1) carpet, 2) wood floors, 3) laminate floors. 4) tiled floors. 5) anti-slip glide.
Fitting: You just screw in the base cup into the foot and then click in the type of glide you want. To swap over glides, just click out the old type and click in the new one.
Sizes: available from 17-50mm diameters.
Ideal type of furniture: tables, chairs, sofas, lounge chairs, beds. Ideal to cushion and quieten dining chairs that get frequently scraped back and forth: reducing noise by up to 75%.
Top Tip: fix two felt glides onto the back legs of a sofa and two anti-slip on the front. This keeps it in place and makes it easier to clean: you’ve no need to lift up the whole thing, just lift the front of the sofa and slide it forward.
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Carpet, wood, laminate or tiles: Quickclick gives long-term protection for them all. So when moving any furniture to a room with different flooring, just click in a protection glide for that floor type.
Quickclick protects your flooring
Chairs scraped back and forth wear down even the most resilient flooring. Quickclick, keeps flooring looking its best for much longer.
Quickclick protects your furniture
It minimises wear and tear, plus reduces stress on your chair and table legs.
Quickclick protects your ears
Noise is reduced up to 75%. So your dinner party needn’t be interrupted by unbearable screeching – or at least by the chairs!
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WOODBENDER — WHERE CRAFTSMANSHIP, LEGACY, AND MODERN LIVING INTERSECT
For nearly four decades, Woodbender has shaped the landscape of handcrafted furniture with quiet confidence. In a world of fast design and fleeting trends, this South African brand represents enduring quality, artisanal skill, and intentional living. Founded in 1988, it grew from a modest family venture into an internationally recognised name in furniture design.
Rooted in the Cape Winelands
From its base in the Cape Winelands, Woodbender creates furniture that blends practicality with elegance. Chairs, barstools, and other pieces are made to order from sustainably sourced Ash timber, reflecting a strong commitment to responsible production.
The Art of Steam Bending
Steam bending lies at the heart of Woodbender’s identity. This time-honoured technique shapes solid timber into graceful forms without compromising its strength— resulting in furniture that is durable, elegant, and timeless in appeal.
A New Generation of Leadership
Today, under the stewardship of Andy Mast, Woodbender remains a family-owned business grounded in its founding values of quality, sustainability, and innovation. This second-generation leadership has brought fresh vision and global ambition, expanding the brand’s reach while preserving its artisanal soul.
Design Without Borders
Woodbender is more than a furniture maker—it’s a custodian of craftsmanship, community, and thoughtful living. Rooted in South Africa yet reaching the UK and beyond, we create pieces that bridge maker and owner, carrying
history into the present. For our trade clients, the combination of customisation and short lead times through our UK partner is especially valuable, offering the flexibility to tailor designs while meeting the pace of demanding projects. With our digital showroom and intuitive 3D configuration tools, specifying furniture becomes simpler, faster, and more collaborative—empowering designers and architects to bring their visions to life with confidence. In every space—whether homes, award-winning restaurants, wine estates, or members’ clubs— Woodbender furniture carries a story of legacy, care, and creativity, now made more accessible to a global audience.
A Story in Every Curve
Owning a Woodbender piece means joining a larger story—one where tradition is honoured and reimagined, beauty is crafted with purpose, and legacy is carried forward through form and function. Every curve, joint, and grain speaks of skilled hands, thoughtful design, and a quiet celebration of living with care, style, and connection.
CUSTOMISABLE FURNITURE. MADE SIMPLE.
HYPNOS BRINGS THE COMFORT TO THE LAKE COMO VIBES OF LANGDALE CHASE HOTEL
Woolsleeper contract mattresses from Hypnos have been chosen by Thwaites for the recently refurbished Langdale Chase Hotel.
Standing on the shores of Lake Windermere, Langdale Chase Hotel offers a rare blend of historic charm, peaceful views, and thoughtful luxury. Owned by Thwaites, a family-run hospitality company with a collection of hotels and inns across England, this lakeside sanctuary is rooted in laidback luxury, craftsmanship and character. In 2024 it was ranked the third best place to stay in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times, as well as being named the North Hotel of the Year and Countryside Hotel of the Year.
In 2023, Thwaites underwent a careful restoration of this iconic lakeside property that dates back to 1890. Putting stewardship at the heart of every design decision has seen the hotel become one of the best in the country, bringing together Victorian elegance and modern comforts, all while honouring the natural beauty that surrounds it. In a collaboration that brings together two family-run British businesses, Thwaites chose handcrafted Hypnos mattresses not only because of exceptional comfort and support, but also because of a shared eye for detail and a love of heritage.
Mike Vincent, general manager, said, “Wewantedourgueststo feelcompletelyatease,wrapped incalmandcomfort.Hypnos was a natural choice because its valuesaroundsustainabilityand craftmanshipmirroreverythingwe standforatLangdaleChase.”
Thwaites selected the Woolsleeper mattress from the Hypnos Signature Hotel Collection. Each mattress is expertly handcrafted in the UK using 100% British wool that can be traced right back to the farm. The wool is certified Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and sees British farmers paid a fair price for the wool they supply through The Woolkeepers scheme. With eOlus layers to add luxury and covered in sustainably sourced, unbleached cotton and viscose to provide a luxurious, breathable sleeping surface; the mattress is handcrafted by Hypnos in Princes Risborough.
David Baldry, group managing director, Hypnos, said, “Workingwith ThwaitesandtheteamatLangdale Chasehasbeenarealpleasure. We’realignedinourdedicationto Britishheritage,quality,andcreating memorableexperiencesthrough
The hotel’s 30 bedrooms celebrate original period features while offering modern luxuries, including minibars and locally made Cumbrian toiletries from Bath House. For something even more private, guests can book the standalone Boathouse Suite, complete with a rooftop terrace and wraparound balcony. From luxurious beds to experiences aboard the hotel’s beautifully restored 1928 wooden motor boat, Albatros, Langdale Chase invites guests to slow down and reconnect with nature in a setting The Times has likened to ‘Lake Como vibes in the Lake District’.
Discover more about the philosophy behind Langdale Chase in the latest edition of the Hotel Hypnos conversation series, where Alys Bryan, moderator and speaker, sits down with Mike Vincent, general manager for the hotel: www.hypnoscontractbeds.com/uk/ hotel-hypnos.
LAURA HAMMETT LIVING EXPANDS LIGHTING COLLECTION WITH NEW DESIGNS
Laura Hammett Living, the luxury homeware brand founded by renowned interior designer Laura Hammett, unveils a new collection of lighting designs, launching this September across the brand’s signature Modern Heritage and Contemporary ranges.
Each piece embodies the brand’s unwavering commitment to timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and material authenticity.
“Lightingisfundamentaltohow weexperienceaspace–itshapes theatmosphereandbrings character,” says Laura Hammett. “Thesenewdesignscontinueour
focusonmarryingbeautywith utility,whetherthroughdetailed brassworkorthenaturaldepthof marble and alabaster.”
Thoughtfully designed in multiple sizes and finishes, each fixture works as a standalone statement or as part of a layered lighting scheme. Perfect for discerning residential and commercial environments, these pieces are crafted as enduring investments, seamlessly complementing diverse interior aesthetics while maintaining their distinctive presence and personality.
With prices starting from £750, the complete collection is available at www.laurahammettliving.com.
MODERN HERITAGE
Taking inspiration from classical architecture, heirloom antiques, and period detailing, the Modern Heritage additions are designed to work in both traditional and modern settings, bringing elements of quiet luxury to any scheme.
Ashby Wall Light
Kingston Pendant
The Augustine Pendant is an opulent chandelier that draws on the grandeur of Venetian palazzos, with a ceiling rose, finial and coups in artisan gold-flecked hand-blown glass, complemented by fluted antique brass arms. The Kingston Pendant offers a refined interpretation of the Georgian lantern, handcrafted entirely from antique brass, with a hexagonal frame, fluted supports, and elegant finials – showcasing the brand’s love of intentional details.
Nature plays a central role in the Audelia and Lumiera pendants, where botanical artistry meets expert metalwork. Each leaf and stem are individually hand-formed in antique brass or gold-flecked glass, capturing the delicate veining and organic curves of Beech or Elm leaves. Suspended from antique brass chains, they create an inviting, dappled glow.
For wall lighting, the Beau takes cues from Art Deco elegance, with curved opal glass panels framed in antique brass for a diffused, luminous glow – perfect for hallways, dressing areas, or intimate spaces. The Highgate wall light reinterprets the silhouette of a Grecian torch in solid antique brass, paired with a pure silk shade for a softened finish.
Completing the range, table lamps such as the Montgomery – with its hand-fired Snowflake crackle ceramic base, the elongated Cadogan in Taupe Snowflake crackle, and the solid antique brass Highgate Table Lamp combine tactile materials, sculptural form, and heritage-inspired profiles. Each is finished with a pure silk shade, creating a warm, ambient light and a sense of balance in both formal and relaxed settings.
CONTEMPORARY
The Contemporary additions focus on sculptural simplicity, architectural form, and a refined play of materials. Each design is created to work as both a statement piece and a functional element within a layered interior scheme.
The Delta Pendant captures contemporary sophistication with a bold yet softened silhouette. A bronze ceiling rose supports textured leather straps that suspend domed alabaster cups, casting a gentle upward glow. Its combination of tactile materials and curved forms makes it equally suited to dining spaces, kitchen islands, or entryways.
The Rover Pendant reimagines the classic pendant through a modern lens, with a silk shade trimmed in tonal faux leather and suspended by leather straps from a bronze ceiling rose. Frosted diffusers above and below create a warm, even light, bringing sculptural presence and softness to both kitchens and dining areas.
New wall lights include the Larkin, which hints at Art Deco elegance through its curved antique brass
Delta Pendant
Larkin Wall Light
Ashby Wall Light
Hanson Table Lamp – Blue
arm and silk shade with tonal faux leather trim, casting a warm, diffused light ideal for hallways, studies, or bedrooms. The Hicks wall light is hand-carved from solid alabaster, wrapping around a bronze core to mimic the softness of a textile shade while introducing natural texture and character. Both are designed for versatility, with the Hicks also available in silk and antique brass finishes.
Table lighting expands with the marble Oaklyn and Hanson lamps. The Oaklyn features a tapered marble column in either Ivory or Storm marble, contrasted by a bronze neck and base, while the Hanson draws on the elegant proportions of Grecian urns,
sculpted in solid marble, and grounded with a flared bronze base. Both are topped with silk shades trimmed in tonal faux leather, with frosted diffusers for a soft, ambient light.
The Malik table lamp combines individually hand-blown ombre glass discs in Ivory or Bronze with antique brass detailing, creating a one-of-a-kind sculptural form. The Leon Desk Lamp pairs a leatherwrapped bronze body with an arched arm and silk shade, featuring a discreet tap-touch control for practical elegance in workspaces.
Together, these Contemporary designs celebrate Laura Hammett Living’s ethos of balancing form, function, and material richness – delivering lighting that is as enduring as it is distinctive.
Oaklyn Table Lamp
Audelia Pendant
Leon Desk Lamp
Bespoke Alton Cluster designed by Fritz Fryer.
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WELCOME TO THE SERIP CONCEPTUAL GALLERY
Step into the Serip Conceptual Gallery, where the boundaries between art, nature, and luxury blur. From the moment you enter, you’re immersed in a world that celebrates organic beauty through lighting design.
The journey begins with a staircase that mimics the curves and flow of nature itself. Each step pulls you further into an atmosphere alive with movement and texture. The collections are not merely displayed—they are woven into the space, creating an evolving narrative.
You’re immediately surrounded by the melodic spirit of the Calathea Collection, its rhythm climbing the walls like music in motion. Above, the Dandelion Collection releases delicate seed-like forms that drift across the ceiling, catching light and casting poetic shadows—a sensory whisper that gently guides your path.
Further in, the Origem and Aqua Collections exude warmth and refinement. Set against a deep, dark backdrop, their golden tones seem to glow from within, offering a quiet invitation to pause and take in their sculptural grace.
Two doors open to a room transformed—more than a gallery, this space feels like a portal. The large windows frame the outside world, while Serip’s illuminated creations form a dialogue between light and shadow, inside and out. The dark walls heighten the drama, letting each piece stand boldly, like a work of art.
You arrive next in a space inspired by spring. The Voa Collection dances above with delicate swallows frozen mid-flight, their forms suspended in motion, twirling among twisting branches and scattered points of light. This area breathes vitality—a tribute to seasonal rebirth.
Then, with a quiet shift, autumn descends. Bronze, gold, and silver leaves gently fall from the ceiling, bathing the space in a warm glow. A deep orange sofa and an array of curated samples in the Serip Design Lab evoke the richness of nature and design working in harmony.
Organic green arches lead you onward, forming natural thresholds through the showroom. Within each arch, iconic Serip pieces reveal themselves like rare gems—each one a blend of texture, light, and movement. Their placement invites exploration and reflection, offering a moment of wonder at every turn.
The journey ends at the Zoey Eye from the Coral Collection, radiating softly from a black marble wall. Above, the Bijout Collection completes the experience with timeless elegance.
The Serip Conceptual Gallery is more than a showroom—it’s a celebration of design, nature, and the emotional power of light.
NEW FINISHES ARE INTRODUCED FOR THE FOCUS SB AMBASSADOR WALL LIGHT
FOCUS SB®, a leading international premium electrical accessories brand, presents four additional finishes to complement its Ambassador Wall Light, designed in collaboration with Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard.
Launched at Decorex 2023 in three timeless metal finishes - Jordan Bronze, Satin, and Antique Brass - the Focus SB® Ambassador Wall Light is now available for the first time in Chocolate Bronze, Unlacquered Brass, Satin Nickel, and Polished Chrome.
In an exclusive design collaboration between master craftsman Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard and Focus SB’s in-house finishing experts, the Focus SB Ambassador Wall Light offers a striking addition to the British premium electrical accessories manufacturer’s extensive Ambassador Square product range.
Made from quality solid brass featuring traditional artisanal techniques, the Focus SB Ambassador Wall Light is designed in an industry-first collaboration with Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard, offering interior designers bespoke handcrafted bedside lighting, benefitting from Focus SB’s ability to match finishes across complementary specialist hospitality products, light switches, and sockets in its popular Ambassador faceplate style, all manufactured in-house in the UK.
“The synergy between Focus SB and Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard for producing distinctive handcrafted bespoke design with beautiful finishes has resulted in a unique piece to complement our specialist hospitality range of productsthere’s nothing else like it that’s been achieved in our industry, says Focus SB’s sales and marketing manager, Steve Moss.
Winner of the 2024 Lighting category in the SBID International Design Awards, the Focus SB Ambassador Wall Light range features elegant long thin rectangular clear, smoked and reeded glass shades, with each piece paired with striking Tubular Gold Flex LED filament dimmable lamps. The bespoke bedside light panel, designed in the Ambassador Square faceplate style, is also available in the Ambassador Classic range.
Credit: Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard
Credit: Sally Williams
The glass shade details of each Ambassador Wall Light are cut by hand using traditional techniques (a ruler and glass knife), and bonded by hand at Gwyn’s Chesterfield studio. Edges are arrised (smoothed) by hand. A delicate Moroccan gold leaf finish is available on enquiry.
Notably, also launched at Decorex 2023, was Focus SB’s patent pending flat screwless Renaissance faceplate style. The Renaissance faceplate style is a design-first, screwless flat plate with luxurious solidity and distinctive finish detail.
The company’s recently introduced low-voltage Renaissance Architrave Keypad Switches are shortlisted in the 2025 SBID Awards, Product of the Year - Residential category. The minimalist Renaissance narrow wall plates are available in five finishes exclusive to the range, comprising Ochre, Roma, Sienna, Umber, and Canvas.
With a desirable traditional style aesthetic, Focus SB’s [d]arc award winning low-voltage keypads in its modern Renaissance low profile screwless faceplate style feature programmable momentary action (retractive) push buttons for use with inline dimmers, lighting, and blind controls systems.
Switches are available with or without LED indicators, and keypad faceplates (and square push button switches) can be laser marked in-house with custom brand iconography or text. Made in-house in the UK, Renaissance comes with a recycling programme.
Credit: Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard
Credit: Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard
Credit: Sally Williams
Credit: Sally Williams
Credit: Sally Williams
Credit: Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard
QUINTIESSE NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 2025
Quintiesse is part of the Elstead Lighting Group. They are delighted to partner with the prestigious North American business Currey & Company from Atlanta, to bring a beautiful selection of premium decorative lighting.
The first selection of 80 items with CE and 230V specification are now in UK stock and also available from our Polish subsidiary to service projects in Europe and beyond. Jonathan Lucas – Managing Director, Elstead Lighting Group commented; “We are sure our customers will be thrilled tobeabletoworkwithproductsfromthisprestigiousbrand.’’ Although starting initially with this small selection of unique lighting, Quintiesse plan to extend and widen their offer of Currey and Company products from their much larger portfolio.
Featured in the adjacent advert is Currey & Company’s Bismarki wall light and the Cassandra table lamp.
HANDCRAFTED FLOOR LAMPS: Novatude
Angling away from articulated clasps, the shades of the Novatude Floor Lamp effervesce. The steel frame in an antique gold leaf finish contrasts the spikes covering the bulbs in a gleaming contemporary silver leaf finish. In this way, opposites attract in the design of this gold floor lamp. Designed by Tom Caldwell, this stunning floor lamp is 1.8m tall and commands attention in all the rooms it is placed.
QUALITY PORTABLES:
Innkeeper table lamp
Flat discs of terracotta encircle a steel spine on the Innkeeper Table Lamp. The rustic feel of this natural material means it has subtle variations in colour and texture. The grey lamp is topped with a vanilla linen shade held in place by a terracotta finial.
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SHOWSTOPPING CHANDELIERS
The Maximus Bronze Chandelier has a fanciful design made of wrought iron spirals that hold beautiful glass shades. The metal on the fixture in a rich Pyrite bronze finish has been mottled for a slight textural feel.
The Elstead Lighting Group are delighted to partner with Currey & Company from the USA.
Artisan crafted lighting for fine properties
To see the launch of Currey & Company lighting models manufactured for 230v electrics by Quintiesse
FLOORING FUTURES AW25 FLOORING TRENDS
As we look ahead to autumn/ winter, interiors are shifting towards a richer and more grounded aesthetic.
This season’s key trends explore a renewed appreciation for depth, warmth and time-honoured designs – think rich hues, classic checks and abstract prints that add warmth and intention to a space. There’s a move away from the overly polished, with a focus instead on fine craftsmanship and designs that feel lived in and characterful.
FLOORING AS A FIFTH WALL
Neel Bradham, CEO at Parador, the global flooring brand since 1977, states, “This autumn, there’s agrowingappetiteforexpressive flooring–we’reseeingrenewed interestinherringbone,chevron, and even mixed-width or multicolouredplankformats.It’sall aboutstorytellingunderfoot, treatingyourfloorasa‘fifthwall.’
A renewed interest in British craftsmanship and manufacturing
There is an increasing focus on British craftsmanship, as we increasingly prioritise home-grown brands that manufacture their products in the UK and from locally sourced materials. Not only is this better for the planet, but it keeps true British craftsmanship alive.
Lizzie Mosley, Creative Director at Hug Rug, the inventors of the original washable rug, comments: “We’redefinitelyseeingagrowing demandforBritishmanufacturing. Products made in the UK are synonymouswithquality-when youbuylocallycraftedproducts, youcanbeconfidentthatit’sbeen
madefrompremiummaterials andbyskilledBritishcraftsmen whohavelikelyspentmanyyears perfectingtheircraft.British-made productsarealsomoresustainable. Byprioritisingproductsmadein Britain, there is less emission from transportationthatmakesthisa farmoresustainableoptionthan productspurchasedfromabroad.
AtHugRug,wehavealwaysbeen proudofourBritishheritageand ofmanufacturingourrugsinour factoryinHuddersfield.Yorkshire hasalwaysbeenattheheartof theUK’stextileindustry,andit’s thesamefactorywherePhoenox Textileshasbeenproducingitsrugs from since 1954.”
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“Aswellasmakingourbeautiful washablerugsaccessiblefor everyone,continuingtochampion Britishcraftsmanshipisabig partofwhywedowhatwedo. Bymanufacturingourproducts here,we’reabletomakeHug Rugproductsassustainablyas possible,usinglocalmaterialsand empoweringthelocalcommunity. Wereallydofeelthisiswhatmakes HugRugsospecial,andittranslates intothefinalproduct.Youcan tellthateveryoneofourrugs, doormats and bath mats is made withcareanddesignedtolast,not onlyprovidingpracticalandstylish flooringsolutionsbutalsocreating productsthatfeelconnectedto theplacethatthey’refromand thepeoplethey’remadeby.It’s wonderful to see homeowners are prioritisinghandcrafted,Britishmadeproductslikeoursmore and more.” Lizzie Mosley, Creative Director at Hug Rug.
“There’sarenewedappreciation fortraditionalcraftsmanshipin interiors,especiallyintextiles likerugsandcarpets.Thistrend celebrates the skill and details behindintricatelypatternedfloor coverings,whichbringtextureand historytomodernhomes,” notes Jodie Hatton, Design Manager at heritage carpet company Brintons.
Hatton continues: “Incorporate carefullycraftedrugsthatdraw inspirationfromheritagedesigns, suchasourAgnellabyBrintons for the V&A collection. Pair these withcleanandcontemporary furnishingstocreateabalanced lookthathonourscraftsmanship whilefeelingfreshandcurrent.”
Lizzie Mosley, Creative Director at Hug Rug, states, “Versatile and grounding,earthytonesandwarm neutralsarekeycoloursforautumn andwinter.Asweleanawayfrom boldbrightsandintocalmingtones likeolivegreen,mustardyellow anddeepbrowns,decoratingwith thisautumnalcolourpalettebrings a sense of calm and comfort to interiors.
Earthy colour palettes and warm neutrals
For the months defined by falling leaves and dark clouds, warm, earthy tones take centre stage in the home. Think olive greens, deep burgundy, warm beiges, chocolate browns and mossy greens to create a cosy and inviting palette for interiors that reflect the changing seasons.
Designer 25 Washable Doormat, from £48.99, Hug Rug, www.hugathome.co.uk
Moderne Rug in Grey from £425, Agnella by Brintons for the V&A, www.brintons.co.uk
Neo Classical Eco Washable Rug, from £195, Hug Rug, www.hugathome.co.uk
Ilovetotakeinspirationfromthe outdoorswhendesigninginteriors, and the transition from summer toautumnisoneofmyfavourite colourpalettes.Thegreatthing aboutrugsistheyareeasytostore awayandswitchtomakeeasy, seasonaldecorupgrades-our Washabledoormatsandrugsare perfectforthis,becausetheycan
beeasilywashedandstoredaway at the end of each season or to suit yourmood.
For autumn and winter, our AutumnLeavesrugisamoreliteral interpretation,incorporatingnot onlythewarmbeigeandorange hues of Autumn leaves but also ahand-paintedAutumnleaves patterntogiveyourhomean instantuplift.Alternatively,add plushtextureandrichcolourwith ourSenseRuginForestGreen,a simplebuteffectivewaytoadd plushtextureandrich,autumnal greenstoanyroom.”
Comforting spaces with heritage patterns
Heritage patterns come to the fore as homeowners seek to create nostalgic spaces that feel cosy and comforting during the colder months, with classic florals and tartan taking centre stage.
“Our homes are our sanctuaries, andwe’realwayslookingforways tomakeourspacesfeelcosier -especiallyduringautumnand winter.Thisiswhereheritage patternscomein:familiarand comforting,traditionalpatterns areanincreasinglypopularwayto makeyourspacefeelwelcoming, nostalgicandrestful.Rugsare alsoalovelywaytoaddsoftness underfoot on hard floors, or to createaplush,layeredfeelin carpetedrooms.LooktoourIsla PlaidEcoWashableRugtobringan instantlyrecognisableandversatile splashofplaidtobedrooms,living roomsandhallways,orputour CandyStripeDoormatinyour entrywayforawarmwelcome everytimeyoustepintoyour home.” Lizzie Mosley, Creative Director at Hug Rug.
Functional and washable flooring Putting practicality first, washable rugs are increasingly favoured in busy households - especially in the wetter autumn and winter seasons where mud, dirt and debris are more likely to be brought back into the house.
less rustic and more refined. Their graphic,chequereddesignadds asoftpatternunderfoot,making themidealforcreatingvisual interestinpared-backspaces orhelpingtozoneopen-plan layouts.Sustainablewoolcarpets areagreatwaytointroducethe look,offeringbothwarmthand durability.OurPurelyNaturals collection, made from 100% undyedBritishwool,bringssubtle andunprocessedtonesthatwork especiallywellwiththesimplicity ofacheckdesign,” notes Hatton. “Toembracethelook,optforwool carpetsinmutedearthytones thatletthepatterndothetalking. Pair with natural textures like travertineorwoodfurnitureorgo boldwithpatternedfurnishings and colour-drenched walls for a statement look.” Jodie Hatton, Design Manager at heritage carpet company Brintons.
Where mid-century style meets brutalism
Neel Bradham, CEO at Parador, states, “What’sfascinatingthis seasonisthefusionofmid-century warmthwiththeraw,sculptural feelofbrutalism.Flooringplaysa keyrole–thinksmoked,brushed woodsandconcrete-inspiredtiles withaslightlylived-infinishthat balancesrestraintwithrugged personality.”
The bigger the better “Largerplanksandtilesare trending,creatingaseamlessand openfeelinspaces.Wideplank laminateandengineeredwood floorsminimiseseams,enhancinga room’ssenseofspace.Thistrendis alsoevidentinvinylflooring,where large-formattilesreducegroutlines and maintenance.” Neel Bradham.
Candy Bright Doormat, from £25.99, Hug Rug, www.hugathome.co.uk
Bonnibel Stone Carpet, from £104.99, Purely Natural Collection, Brintons, www.brintons.co.uk
Maritime Rug, from £425, Agnella by Brintons for the V&A, www.brintons.co.uk
Agnella by Brintons Florid Machine Woven Beige Rug, from £489.99, available at www.wayfair.co.uk
As an independent British brand, we’ve been crafting industryleading wood floors with passion and expertise, effectively redefining the UK natural flooring landscape, since 1993.
CHIC SEAMLESS FLOORS PRIMED FOR CONSIDERED INTERIORS
Using the highest quality, environmentally friendly timber, we combine innovation, design, and a deep respect for nature to create exceptional flooring, with one overriding ambition in mind: to make our customers feel good in their interior spaces.
Residence is a collection of 10 elegant and refined floors that embody contemporary luxury, suited to chic, modern interiors. There are three designs to choose from, plank, herringbone and chevron which work as a multi format system with interchangeable colours and designs to create sophisticated laying patterns throughout a home.
Tones vary from Kinnerton a cool light grey, Ebury a warm mid-tone
brown, to Wilton a cool deep brown, and Bloomfield a rich chocolate tone.
Residence has been created with exceptional quality; constructed from prime grade FSC-certified European oak with a clean uniform appearance, consistent in colour, straight grain and seamless bevel free edges with a 4mm wear layer and square shoulder. With the seamless clean edges balanced with uniform prime grade woods, this collection brings a stylish and polished feel to any space.
Robert Walsh, founder and CEO of Ted Todd Group, commented on the latest Ted Todd collection “We’re incrediblyproudofourlatest Residencecollectionaddingtoour portfolioofnowelevendifferent
With Ted Todd’s prolific launch into the USA in latest years, and new collection launches on the horizon for 2026, this marks a very exciting time for Ted Todd.
THE FLOORING SHOW 2025
For over 60 years, The Flooring Show has been the UK’s premier event where the flooring industry comes together to connect, discover, and do serious business.
Returning this year from Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 September at the Harrogate Convention Centre, The Flooring Show 2025 promises to be the biggest and most dynamic edition yet, drawing thousands of retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, designers, and developers under one roof.
With 400+ leading UK and international brands exhibiting across carpet, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), laminate, wood, vinyl, cork, adhesives, tools, and more, this is your once-a-year opportunity to meet top suppliers, place orders, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of flooring. This year’s line-up includes: Abingdon Flooring, Associated Weavers, Ball & Young, Bostik, Cormar Carpets, Egger, Elements/Textures LVT, F Ball & Co, Furlong Flooring, Interfloor, Invictus, Karndean, Kellars, Lifestyle Floors, Likewise Flooring, Mapei, Tarkett, Unilin Flooring, Victoria Carpets, and many more.
The event doesn’t just showcase products - it offers a wealth of learning and skill-building too. The highly anticipated Demo Zone,
hosted by the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), returns with a packed schedule of hands-on demonstrations and expert-led masterclasses. Whether you’re a fitter keen to refine your installation techniques or a retailer wanting firsthand understanding of product performance, the Demo Zone delivers practical insights that can transform your business.
Creativity and design innovation also take centre stage at The Flooring Show. Visit the Wool Trends Centre in Hall C to explore the latest in British and New Zealand wool carpets, featuring organic textures, vibrant colour palettes, and artistic patterning. Meanwhile, the Design Spotlight in Hall Q showcases cutting-edge residential and commercial flooring solutions, offering architects, designers, and buyers a curated space to connect and be inspired.
Don’t miss the thrilling NICF Fitter of the Year competition, focusing this year on LVT installations. With five talented finalists going headto-head over Sunday and Monday, the contest highlights the skill
and precision that set the trade’s best apart. The winner will take home a £2,000 prize, a trophy, and industry-wide recognition.
New for 2025 is the Hall Q Bar: a vibrant social hub designed for casual networking, meeting new contacts, and taking a well-earned break amid the busy show floor.
The Flooring Show remains a strictly trade-only event, free to industry professionals who register online for fast-track entry and a complimentary show guide. Whether you’re sourcing products, honing your craft, or forging important business relationships, The Flooring Show 2025 is your must-attend event.
Dates: Sunday 21 – Tuesday 23 September 2025
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre, King’s Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the UK flooring industry’s most anticipated event.
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For over 60 years, The Flooring Show has been the UK’s unmissable event for flooring professionals.
Since 1962, thousands of retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, designers, and developers have come together in Harrogate to discover trends, source products, and do serious business.
Demo Zone
Design Spotlight
Fitter of the Year Competition
LVT Pavillion
Sustainability Trail
Hall Q Networking Bar
Wool Trends Centre
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TOU C H IRONMONGERY LTD
210 Fulham Road, Chelsea London SW10 9PJ
ESTABLISHED IN 1982
One of London’s leading Architectural Ironmongers
Since our establishment in 1982, we have operated from our Chelsea showroom, showcasing over 3,000 products and maintaining substantial stock levels for many items. Our diverse customer base includes architects, interior designers, builders, and private individuals. Additionally, we have a robust export market reaching the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Product Range and Finishes Touch Ironmongery offers an extensive selection of finishes, including:
Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and Four shades of Bronze.
Our offerings continue to evolve, ensuring we meet the demands of modern trends and innovative designs. From historical styles dating back to 1638 (Louis XIV) through Georgian, Edwardian, Victorian, and Art Deco periods, to contemporary designs, our inventory caters to all tastes and project requirements.
Unparalleled Expertise Our founder, Bill Benham, boasts 44 years of experience in the ironmongery trade. He is supported by Jim Haselup, who also has 44 years of expertise, and Saleem Qureshi, the newest team member with 24 years of experience. This combined knowledge ensures unparalleled guidance in selecting the perfect ironmongery for any project.
Commitment to Quality Touch showcases the finest of British manufacturing, with many products crafted by Midlandsbased artisans in factories with over 200 years of history. We are also the exclusive UK supplier of Designer Doorware (Australia), known for their cutting-edge designs using metal, wood, and concrete. Additionally, we proudly represent Olaria (Barcelona), a brand renowned for bespoke products and exceptional craftsmanship.
Service Excellence We understand that ironmongery can be a complex aspect of any building project. To simplify the process, we offer an onsite service, providing detailed schedules for doors, windows, and
rooms, ensuring all requirements are clearly identified.
Restoration Services Restoration forms a significant part of our business. We undertake complete ironmongery refurbishment projects, restoring items to their original glory and often achieving substantial cost savings compared to replacements.
Visit us online or in our showroom to explore our offerings and experience the expertise that has made Touch Ironmongery a trusted name in architectural hardware since 1982.
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LONDON’S NEW STANDOUT DESIGN EVENT
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DESIGN LONDON SHOREDITCH DEBUTS AS A NEW CREATIVE LANDMARK AT LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Launching this September as an official trade event during London Design Festival, Design London Shoreditch is set to establish a bold new presence at the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant design destinations.
Taking place from 16-18 September, the inaugural edition promises to be a standout moment in the design calendar - a new creative landmark rooted in the spirit of East London.
Situated within the Shoreditch Design Triangle - now one of the largest and most visited districts of the festival - the show spans three key venues: Design at Work, Design Culture, and House of ICON. Each exhibition will host a curated mix of leading global brands and emerging designers, showcasing cutting-edge furniture, lighting, textiles, and materials across the hospitality, commercial and residential sectors.
The programme will not only spotlight product innovation, but will also explore how culture shapes design, with headline projects including the British Council’s “Ancient Futures” and a graduate showcase by the Royal College of Art. This is a show designed to inspire - one that celebrates creativity, commerce, and conversation in equal measure.
Design London Shoreditch unfolds across three distinct exhibitions, each offering a unique lens into today’s most exciting interior design thinking - from workplace wellbeing to cultural influence and timeless craftsmanship.
Design at Work by OnOffice Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard
Presented by OnOffice, Design at Work explores how thoughtful design can shape the future of the workplace - enhancing wellness, boosting productivity, and promoting greater human connection.
Visitors can expect forwardthinking contributions from:
• JDD Furniture, whose modular seating and collaborative pods blend function with UK-made flair.
• sixteen3, bringing sustainable, stylish seating for modern commercial interiors.
• Boss Design, presenting new ergonomic solutions for peoplecentric workplaces.
• Isomi, who will launch the award-winning Knit One chair — a modular seating system engineered with environmental performance in mind.
Brunner, combining German precision with elegant office seating and table systems.
BAUX, showcasing eco-conscious acoustic panels made from natural materials.
Berlin Acoustics, unveiling sleek soundproof booths designed for deep focus and flexible collaboration.
Design Culture
Kachette, 347 Old Street
This exhibition investigates how cultural identity, tradition and transformation influence contemporary design. With a vibrant mix of artists, makers and design schools, the space is a celebration of narrative-led creativity.
Installations and features include:
• Kingston University graduates present bold and reflective work across product and material design.
• Moleskine hosts creative workshops that celebrate the power of analogue design thinking encouraging visitors to reconnect with the art of handwriting and mark-making.
House of ICON
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street
Set within one of East London’s most iconic buildings, House of ICON celebrates the very best in residential and hospitality designfrom contemporary craftsmanship to expressive statement pieces.
Visitors can discover cutting-edge products from:
Dare Studio, showcasing refined furniture that merges contemporary British design with exceptional craftsmanship.
Thonet, presenting its iconic bentwood and tubular steel pieces — timeless classics that continue to shape the language of modern interiors.
• interlübke, with sleek, architectural storage systems that exemplify German precision and minimalist elegance.
• Six Dots Design, debuting playful, conceptual furniture that brings together material experimentation and bold forms.
Ultrafabrics, introducing tactile, high-performance upholstery materials that fuse luxury with durability - ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
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As Design London Shoreditch launches this September, it brings a fresh perspective to one of the UK’s most influential design districts - bridging heritage with innovation, trade with creativity, and the local with the international.
With three curated exhibitions, a vibrant lineup of installations, talks and workshops, and the backing of some of the design world’s most respected brands and institutions, the event is set to become a key annual destination for architects, designers, and specifiers during London Design Festival.
BOLDSTONE SCULPTURE
Boldstone Sculpture designs and makes original art working with interior and garden designers, architects, property developers and private clients. We work on large and small scale projects including individually created commissions.
Inspiration for our artworks comes from observation of pattern in nature and interpretation of pattern interacting with light, shadow, colour, line, form and texture. Themes are developed
using differing mediums and materials expressed in sculpture with stone and metal effects. Not all our designs are available on our website for privacy and copyright reasons.
Boldstone’s wall sculptures and artworks are adaptable to different settings, whether that be urban loft, offices, residential spaces, hotel lobby and spa or gardens.
We collaborate closely with clients to create bespoke wall sculptures tailored to specific spaces, themes or concepts. For signature pieces
such as corporate headquarters or sculptures for luxury residences we create drawings, samples and storyboards to help work with you to realise your idea.
If you are interested in a private viewing or presentation and wish to discuss a specific project or require more information please email us at info@boldstone.co.uk to start the conversation.
We have been privileged to work with many clients at all scales over the years and enjoy participating in creating artworks suitable for public and private spaces, gardens and interiors.
Our studios are based just outside Bath in Somerset.
MORGAN ELLIS LIFTS: ELEVATING LIFESTYLES TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Morgan Ellis Lifts, a leading provider of bespoke home elevators, have been transforming homes across the UK for over 10 years, elevating lifestyles to the next level.
Specialising in stylish, luxurious, and accessible lifts, they offer an end-to-end service that includes supply, installation and building works. Whether it’s a through-floor lift retrofitted into an existing home, a shaft elevator incorporated into a newbuild, or the innovative Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators (PVE) to elevate overall design, Morgan Ellis have a wide range of products to ensure each project is tailored to meet the client’s needs.
As approved suppliers of top brands such as Stiltz, Aritco, and Altura, the company provides a range of products that combine cuttingedge technology with sophisticated design. From sleek finishes to
customised colours and sizes, Morgan Ellis delivers a completely bespoke and luxury solution for every home. Their expert team work closely with architects, contractors, and homeowners to ensure a seamless integration of the lift into the home’s overall design. A home lift isn’t just an accessibility solution, they are also a statement feature of the home.
Morgan Ellis ensures the product is to the client’s individual taste, not only because of their diverse range, but they can also offer the option of a completely bespoke cabin fit out which allows the client to choose from hundreds of finishes, providing something for everyone.
Morgan Ellis not only specialises in home lifts, they also offer a range of commercial lifts for public spaces and car lifts which can seamlessly
take you from an underground garage to your driveway with ease. As well as this, they provide exceptional aftercare to their existing and new clients, including servicing and maintenance of their products. This commitment to customer satisfaction extends well beyond installation, ensuring that lifts remain in top condition for years to come.
With a nationwide reach, and a showroom in Amersham where you can view and experience their products as well as discuss your requirements with their expert team, Morgan Ellis Lifts continues to be a trusted name in luxury home solutions. Whether you’re building, renovating, or simply enhancing your home’s accessibility, Morgan Ellis promises to elevate your lifestyle to the next level.
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RENAISSANCE AT HOME’S EXQUISITE COLLECTION OF PERIOD BATHS AND RADIATORS
In an age of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Renaissance at Home offers a breath of enduring elegance.
Renaissance at Home, www.renaissanceathome.co.uk is a haven for those who appreciate craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless charm of period interiors. With an exquisite collection of cast iron baths and radiators, the brand redefines traditional living for the modern age—uniting historic design with contemporary comfort.
Every piece in the Renaissance at Home collection tells a story. Their cast iron radiators, available in a range of ornate Victorian and Edwardian styles, are more than functional heating solutions—they are statement pieces, sculptural in form and rich in detail. Whether finished in hand-polished metal or bespoke paint shades, these radiators bring a sense of authenticity and grandeur to any interior. They’re engineered to last generations, radiating warmth in both a literal and aesthetic sense.
The bath collection is equally captivating. Freestanding and indulgently deep, these cast iron baths are the epitome of luxury bathing. From clawfoot classics to elegantly smooth roll-top silhouettes, each bath is crafted with precision and care. Customers can customise finishes inside and out, creating a centrepiece that reflects personal style while honouring historical design. The tactile richness of enamelled cast iron and the elegant curves of 19th-
century silhouettes invite relaxation and elevate the bathing experience to an art form.
What sets Renaissance at Home apart is their deep respect for heritage fused with an eye for modern living. Sustainability is woven into their ethos—cast iron is not only durable but also recyclable, making their products a thoughtful choice for eco-conscious consumers. Their commitment to quality is matched by a keen sense of service, offering tailored guidance for clients, whether restoring a listed manor or adding a touch of character to a contemporary home.
As period design enjoys a welldeserved resurgence, Renaissance at Home stands as a beacon for those who value timeless beauty. Their website is a carefully curated portal into a world where craftsmanship reigns, and where every bath and
radiator is more than a product—it’s a piece of history, lovingly revived for today.
For designers, architects, and homeowners seeking to add depth and distinction to their spaces, Renaissance at Home is an essential destination.
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QUADRATO: SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE FOR THE SHOWER
As the popularity of Art Deco and frame-style shower screens rises, CRL’s Quadrato Shower System offers a stylish, easy-toinstall solution. Featuring a striking grid effect using sleek metal bars, it transforms bathrooms into on-trend spaces with minimal effort.
Available in four finishes— Bright Anodized, Bright Gold Anodized, Satin Brass,
and Matte Black—Quadrato suits a wide range of interior styles. The colourcoordinated U-channels and corner profiles ensure a clean, cohesive look.
Crafted from high-quality materials, the system offers durability and corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance.
For further information call 01706 863600, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk
KEYLITE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE DESIGNED FOR HOMEOWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS
Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has unveiled a brandnew website, tailored to both homeowners and construction professionals. Visitors are guided to one of two dedicated landing pages, with a newly developed homeowner section offering a faster, easier way to explore and buy roof windows and blinds online.
For those preferring to shop in person, a built-in stockist locator helps users find trusted local support across the UK and Ireland. With intuitive navigation, improved mobile performance and a refreshed design, the site makes it simple to browse Keylite’s full range of windows, blinds and loft ladders while accessing expert advice at every stage of a project.
The site also features inspirational galleries, case studies and a redesigned Help & Support section, offering quick answers to common questions on installation and maintenance.
Ross Telford, Head of E-Commerce and Marketing, said: “Ournewwebsiteputs customersfirst,providinga simpleandinspiringroute tochoosetherightroof windowproducts.”
Explore at www.keyliteroofwindows.com
Leading kitchen and bedroom distributor, PWS, has reimagined its Northern and Southern Design Centres with a series of exciting updates, giving customers an exceptional and immersive design experience.
A destination for retailers and interior designers to explore PWS’s comprehensive components offer, the design centres now feature 5 new kitchen displays including the recently launched Mornington Beaded Vale and Unity Woodgrain ranges, as well as the popular 1909 and Arlo door families.
These new collections sit alongside over 60 fully styled kitchens, bedrooms and home offices already insitu at the design centres.
An extensive samples area has been refurbished to now include over 150 door samples, a variety of worksurfaces, storage systems from Kesseböhmer, hardware and more, as well as new professional meeting pod design spaces for customers and staff to meet to discuss projects.
Spanning 17,000 square feet at the Northern Design Centre and 13,000 square feet at the Southern Design Centre, they are a true testament to the breadth and depth of PWS’s product range.
PWS ANNOUNCES EXCITING UPDATES TO ITS DESIGN CENTRES www.pws.co.uk
Stylish - Reliable - Silent
WHERE HERITAGE MEETS CONTEMPORARY LIVING
For over 30 years, The Sash Window Workshop has been bringing new life to some of London and the South’s most beautiful homes, creating bespoke timber windows and doors that look as if they’ve always belonged.
Every project begins with a personal visit from one of their experienced surveyors –a chance to explore your vision, study the property’s character, and discuss design details. From there, the magic moves to their Berkshire workshop, where each piece is handcrafted using time-honoured joinery skills, enhanced with subtle
modern performance upgrades such as energy-efficient double glazing and improved security.
A recent commission for a country house in Hampshire perfectly illustrates their approach. The original sash windows were beyond repair, yet their replacements needed to meet strict conservation requirements. The solution: beautifully slender double-glazed sashes, virtually indistinguishable from the originals, fitted with meticulous precision by the company’s own installation team.
Whether it’s a townhouse in a bustling city or a country retreat, The Sash Window Workshop’s in-house control of every stage – design, manufacture, and installation – ensures a flawless result and a stress-free experience. Their range includes traditional sash and casement windows, elegant entrance and French doors, and discreet secondary glazing – all tailored to protect the property’s integrity while enhancing comfort and efficiency.
For homeowners who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and the perfect balance between heritage and modern living, The Sash Window Workshop offers more than windows and doors – they create enduring features that elevate the entire home.
MAKING INTERIORS SMELL AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK
Have you ever entered a space and instantly felt at home, or quite the opposite, uncomfortable or anxious?
The reason why is not always an evidence, be it the colours, the lighting, the furniture or perish the thought… the SMELL! A badly aligned interior may have you longing for more or running for the door.
Aromatise Fragrance Diffusion Technology believe in the art of aligning those senses, with the help of the often-forgotten sense of smell. With premium perfumes and state of the art fragrance diffusion technology, we will assist you in designing the olfactive completion of any living space.
Do call us and speak to us personally for an easy first consultation or visit us on our website.
FENWICK & TILBROOK: PREMIUM, PIGMENTRICH PAINTS WITH NEXT-DAY DELIVERY
Small, family-run paint company, Fenwick & Tilbrook create pigment-rich, premium paints in Norfolk. The brand centres itself on offering customers, interior designers and discerning trade professionals a beautiful range of colours, whilst not compromising on durability.
Made-to-order and delivered next working day to most parts of the UK, the extensive palette is available in six beautiful finishes including a highly breathable Claypaint for lime plaster. Available in over 150 colours, the hero product is Pure Matt Plus - a flat matt emulsion (3% sheen) that achieves a class 1 scrub rating whilst keeping VOC content to a minimum.
Website: www.fenwickandtilbrook.com
Instagram: @fenwickandtilbrook Tel: 01362 684 125
Email: sales@fenwickandtilbrook.com
PARADOR EXPANDS VINYL FLOORING RANGE
Parador is delighted to introduce 15 new decors in its glue-down Vinyl category, offering enhanced durability, soundproofing, and water resistance—ideal for hightraffic kitchens and bathrooms.
The Trendtime 5 range now includes seven stone-inspired designs and three square tile decors, allowing for mix-andmatch installation. Meanwhile, Trendtime 10 debuts herringbone flooring in a glue-down format, enabling custom laying patterns for a unique look.
“We’re excited to showcase vinyl’s versatility, blending style, function, and creativity,” says Christoph Wellekötter, Product Manager at Parador. These collections redefine vinyl flooring, making them perfect for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces.
BESPOKE FEATURES IN GRP (FIBREGLASS) – INDULGE YOUR CREATIVITY
Long established Design & Display Structures have been satisfying client demands for curvy features that make a real impact through clever use of their 3D design facilities, industry experience and fibreglass manufacturing team. The range of profiles, organic shapes, surface textures and colours D&D can achieve is huge. The fully finished modular panels are lightweight yet robust making the shipping and site installation process easier and quicker, a major contribution to reducing everyone’s carbon footprint. If a project calls for it you can even apply specialist finishes or supplementary artistic decoration.
Design • Manufacture • Installation UK wide
Web: www.design-and-display.co.uk
Email: sales@design-and-display.co.uk
Contact: Allan CurtisMobile/WhatsApp: 07718 320184
OSMO WOOD WAX FINISH: THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR INTERIOR WOOD PROTECTION
When striving to create a home that is both attractive and functional, selecting the right wood finish goes beyond mere looks.
It’s a choice that encompasses protection, durability, and the overall health of our living spaces. For those in search of a comprehensive solution that excels in every aspect, Osmo Wood Wax Finish emerges as an outstanding product, offering unmatched versatility and performance, making it the top choice for complete interior wood protection.
The finish’s dual-purpose nature offering both transparent and intensive versions, which unleash a realm of creative opportunities. For those who wish to highlight the natural beauty of the wood, the transparent tones allow the unique grain and texture to shine through, adding a subtle hint of colour while enhancing the wood’s inherent warmth. Alternatively, the intensive provides a rich, opaque hue that can dramatically alter a piece, conceal the grain while preserving the tactile and natural feel of the wood beneath. This flexibility enables homeowners and designers to customize the
finish to realise their precise vision, whether it’s a classic, rustic style or a striking, modern look. When it comes to the choice of colours you really are spoilt for choice. Both the transparent and intensive finish can be effortlessly mixed to any RAL, NCS, BS4800 colours using the Osmo Tinting System. Simply find your nearest Osmo MIX IN STORE stockist and get the product mixed in seconds!
For families, the reassurance offered by Osmo is a significant advantage. The finish is salivaresistant and sweatproof, making it perfectly suitable for children’s toys. This dedication to safety and non-toxic ingredients reflects Osmo’s commitment to fostering healthier living environments.
Importantly, the finish is microporous and breathable, a characteristic that distinguishes it from traditional varnishes. This unique quality allows the wood to naturally expand and contract with changes in humidity, preventing cracking, peeling, or flaking over time. This not only guarantees a longerlasting finish but also simplifies maintenance. For minor scuffs or worn areas, no sanding is required for spot repairs or future applications; a simple re-application of the finish is sufficient to refresh the surface, saving time, effort, and the hassle of extensive refinishing projects.
Osmo Wood Wax Finish is more than just a coating; it represents a complete wood care system. It combines a beautiful, customizable aesthetic with a level of durability and ease of maintenance that is hard to surpass. For anyone seeking a single, dependable product that delivers all-around, hardwearing, and safe protection for every wooden surface in their home, Osmo Wood Wax Finish is the ultimate and wise choice.
