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INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK

JOAO BOTELHO AND THE BIID EDITED BY JADE TILLEY

Published in association with the British Institute of Interior Design








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Welcome to the 2017 edition of the Interior Design Yearbook, the consumer edition. We continue our partnership with the British Institute of Interior Design for 2017 with another beautiful collection of design projects and aspirational designer commentary, written by professionals for you our dedicated readers. Susie Rumbold once again opens the book with her foreword, her last as BIID President as Charles Leon prepares to take the seat over at the Institute. Susie has done a wonderful job in her time as President and it has been a pleasure having her contribute to the book. Her brilliant work will continue at BIID and her own design practice. Tom Raffield provides us with an insight into his world in his introduction. Tom’s star has already risen but his propulsion into designer of the time is all but cemented with his airtime on Channel 4s Grand Designs. Tom designed and built his own home, bringing together his love of craft and his penchant for steam-bent wood. When it comes to starting a fresh in the industry, Tom believes that you should just put pen to paper and get designing. Don’t let anything hold you back. I think this is a great mantra for most things in life, but particularly with design, we should not be discouraged by a worry about expense or the root to success, but instead should focus on the craft and great ideas that stem from true creative thinking. If you’re considering a route into interior design, take a look at the Getting Started chapter where you will see advice and information from educators and experts in the field. The wonderful designers who have contributed to this edition, have pulled out all the stops to write chapters full of engaging information, sure to fill your heads with ideas and offer solutions to all your design dilemmas. Enjoy the 2017 edition.

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CONTENTS

17 CONTRIBUTORS 23 FOREWORD By Susie Rumbold, President, BIID

25 INTRODUCTION

By Tom Raffield, Tom Raffield

26 PHOTO

CASEBOOK A gallery of outstanding projects from around the world

164 INTERIOR

ARCHITECTURE

By Lucy Clark, Olive Design Studio

Lucy discusses the fundamental design elements of interior architecture

166 SPATIAL

DESIGN

By Joao Botelho, Casa Botelho

Joao considers the impact of good spatial design on our homes

168 APARTMENT

LIVING

By Karen Howes, Taylor Howes

Karen shares her design knowledge for designing in apartment spaces

170 KITCHEN AND DINING

By Mike Fisher, Studio Indigo

Mike addresses the art of kitchen and dining design for living and entertainment

174 BATHROOMS

180 COLOUR

By Martin Goddard Goddard Littlefair

By Tiffany Duggan Studio Duggan

Martin uses his experience of designing bathrooms across the residential and hospitality sector to look at trends going forward

Tiffany applies her love of colour to this trend chapter

178 FURNITURE

Sally shares her insights into lighting for the home

By Fiona and Ian Livingston Studiofibre

Using their knowledge of bespoke made pieces, Fiona and Ian share their thoughts on furniture in the residential sector

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184 LIGHTING By Sally Storey John Cullen Lighting

186 HOME

OFFICE

By Alix Lawson and Charlotte Robb, Lawson Robb

Lawson Robb delivers fast growing home office concepts


188 HOME

STYLE

By Maurizio Pellizzoni Maurizio Pellizzoni

Maurizio lends his expertise to the trick behind successful home styling

190 ACCESSORIES AND ANTIQUES

By Verity Woolf Woolf Interiors

Verity shares her passion for accessories and antiques for creating beautiful homes

200 WINE

226 EDUCATION

CELLARS

By Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet Humbert and Poyet

By Jacqueline Duncan Inchbald School of Design

Jacqueline Duncan offers an insight into life at Inchbald

Emil and Christophe share their vision for truly unique and beautiful wine cellar spaces

202 GARDEN

230 CAD

DESIGN

By Charlotte Murrell Charlotte Murrell Garden Design

Zoe lends her expertise to the subject of sourcing products for projects

206 HOLIDAY

HOMES

234 EVENTS

DESIGN

IN INTERIORS

By Simone Suss, Studio Suss

Simone connects the world of art with home interior s

237 ABOUT

2017

BIID

244 DESIGNER’S

214 HISTORY OF DESIGN

196 ART

By Polly Williams, Camberyard

Thomas shares his joy in designing holiday homes for clients all over the globe

Tara discusses yacht building and the inevitable lifestyle designing that goes with it

Stephanie considers her clients’ demands for unique and luxurious finishings

228 NEW DESIGNER SUPPORT Polly offers advice to those looking to start up in business

By Tara Bernerd Tara Bernerd & Partners

By Stephanie Coutas Stephanie Coutas

Daniel discusses the exciting rise of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the interior design industry

By Thomas Griem TG Studio

210 YACHT

192 TEXTILES

MENTORING

By Daniel Tambling Camberyard

254 THE

EDIT

GALLERY

264 COMPANY PROFILES 292 DIRECTORY

By Meghana Badiani Eystan Interiors

Meghana discusses mixing bygone eras with contemporary style while respecting antiques

218 FORECAST

2017

By Aneeqa Khan, eporta

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CONTRIBUTORS

Contributors Meghana Badiani, Founder, Eystan Interiors Meghana Badiani KLC Dip. (Hons), is the owner of Elystan Interiors. Having worked in and around London after completing her diploma, Meghana built on her experience of working on highend residential projects from central London apartments to country home retreats. www.elystan-interiors.com

Lucy Clark, Co-Founder, Olive Design Studio Olive Design Studio, London, was set up in 2012 by Lucy Clark and Katie Singleton. Olive Design Studio style offers a unique fusion of Lucy and Katie’s design skills, which have evolved over more than a decade of working in the UK and abroad on significant, high-end projects. theolivedesignstudio.com

Tara Bernerd, Founder, Tara Bernerd & Partners British designer Tara Bernerd is founder of the established interior architectural practice, Tara Bernerd & Partners. Working with an executive team of highly experienced architects and designers based out of the London headquarters in Belgravia, the focus for Bernerd is on the relevance of creative direction and interior design. www.tarabernerd.com

Stephanie Coutas, Designer, Stephanie Coutas Stephanie began her professional life in fashion before opening her interior design agency, 1001 maisons, recently renamed SC Editions, where she works with a team of architects, decorators and designers on private homes, hotels and yachts in France and abroad. www.stephaniecoutas.com

João Botelho, Founder, Casa Botelho Before founding Casa Botelho, João Botelho enjoyed a 22-year career in global luxury retail, beginning his journey in sales for a prestigious Brazilian brand in his hometown, Belo Horizonte. He decided to move to Europe in 1994, making London his new home. www.casabotelho.com

Tiffany Duggan, Founder and Design Director, Studio Duggan Studio Duggan is a leading design studio creating distinctive and well considered interiors for high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Founded by Tiffany Duggan in 2011, Studio Duggan is quickly gaining a desirable reputation for its highly crafted and dynamic projects, complemented by a comprehensive and personal interior design service. www.studioduggan.com | INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK | 2017 | 17


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Contributors Jacqueline Duncan, Founder, Inchbald School of Design Jacqueline Duncan founded the Inchbald School of Interior Design in 1960, extending this to a faculty in garden design in 1972. In 2013 Jacqueline was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to design. www.inchbald.co.uk Mike Fisher, Founder and Creative Director, Studio Indigo Mike graduated in architecture from the University of Dundee and went on to complete his Master’s Degree at Oxford Brookes in Urban Design. He has over 25 years’ experience in designing and building residential properties in the UK and across the world. studioindigo.co.uk Martin Goddard, Director & Co-founder, Goddard Littlefair Martin Goddard has over 20 years’ experience in the luxury residential and hospitality markets. Goddard Littlefair has a reputation for bespoke interior design of the very highest quality and for providing a superb service to clients, who single out their attentive, responsive, practical and flexible attitude. www.goddardlittlfair.com


Thomas Griem, Founder, TG-Studio Thomas has 20 years’ experience, spanning from residential, retail and office schemes in international locations from Hong Kong to New York. Thomas studied in Berlin and London, where he won the Hubert Sands Memorial Award, and graduated with a BA and a diploma in architecture. In 2011 he started the creative venture that is TG-Studio. www.tg-studio.co.uk Karen Howes, Founder, Taylor Howes Karen Howes is the driving force behind the success of Taylor Howes, London-based interior design practice, founded in 1993. www.taylorhowes.co.uk Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, Co-Founders, Humbert & Poyet Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, are two architects who joined forces to form Humbert & Poyet. The design and fashion enthusiasts both studied in Paris, the former as a state-qualified architect and the latter as a CFAI interior designer. www.humbertpoyet.com


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Aneeqa Khan, CEO and Founder, eporta eporta is one of the world’s fastest growing and largest interiors trade networks. Eporta.com

Alix Lawson and Charlotte Robb, Co-Founders, Lawson Robb Formed by Alix Lawson and Charlotte Robb in 2003, Lawson Robb is an interior architecture and design studio, headquartered in London, whose clients are some of the world’s most prominent and influential families and businesses. www.lawsonrobb.com Ian and Fiona Livingston, Studiofibre Studiofibre is the dynamic architecture and design studio founded by Ian and Fiona Livingston in 2007, which created inspirational spaces for 21st Century brand leaders including Net-A-Porter, Farfetch, notonthehighstreet.com, The White Company and Agent Provocateur. www.studiofibre.com

Charlotte Murrell, Founder, Charlotte Murrell Landscape Design Charlotte Murrell began her career in horticulture a decade ago, and now has her own landscape design practice in Winchester. Charlotte previously trained in art, sculpture, and interior design, before working as an assistant gardener at Trewidden Gardens, Cornwall, and then going on to retrain in Garden Design, launching her Design practice in 2011. www.charlottemurrell.co.uk Maurizio Pellizzoni, Founder, MPD London MPD is an award winning interior design practice based in London, which delivers a luxury interior design service to private individuals and commercial clients. The business is owned and managed by interior designer Maurizio Pellizzoni, who relocated to London from Lake Como to study interior design. www.mpdlondon.co.uk Tom Raffield, Founder, Tom Raffield Tom Raffield Ltd has been designing and manufacturing steam-bent, wooden lighting and furniture since 2008. Proudly hand-making each product to stand the test of time to become the cherished antiques of the future. Tom recently appeared on Channel 4s, Grand Designs. www.tomraffield.com | INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK | 2017 | 19


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Contributors Susie Rumbold, President, British Institute of Interior Design Susie is the President Elect of the BIID and the Creative Director of tessuto. Susie, is a longstanding member of the Institute and was an active member of the membership committee until her appointment as CPD Director in 2014. biid.org.uk Sally Storey, Design Director, John Cullen Lighting Sally developed her passion for lighting whilst training as an architect at Bristol University. Sally heads up the lighting design team at John Cullen and spends much of her time travelling all over the world to design lighting schemes for individual and corporate clients. www.johncullenlighting.co.uk

Simone Suss, Founder, Studio Suss Ltd Simone Suss studied interior design at Inchbald and following graduation, set up Studio Suss Ltd to create residential and retail environments for discerning clients. www.StudioSuss.com


Dan Tambling, Founder, Tambling Consultants Daniel Tambling is a unique blend of an architectural consultant, interior designer, project manager and CAD technician combined.

Polly Williams, Designer Advisor and Founder, Camberyard Camberyard is an advisory firm founded by Polly Williams, offering bespoke marketing and business solutions to interior designers, furniture and lighting companies, fabric and flooring providers and bathroom and kitchen specialists. www.camberyard.com Verity Woolf, Founder and Design Director, Woolf Interior Verity Woolf founded Woolf Interior Architecture & Design in 2005. The studio, based in Portobello, Notting Hill, West London, boasts an impressive portfolio of high-end residential and commercial projects. www.woolfinterior.com




FOREWORD

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Foreword: Susie Rumbold President, British Institute of Interior Design

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he Interior Design Yearbook is a leading source of inspiration, a predictor of interior trends and a showcase for “Brand Britain”. If you’re interested in redesigning your home yourself or you wish to commission an interior designer to help you, it is always good to have a clear vision of your likes and dislikes before you start. As well as providing inspiration for all rooms of the home, the Interior Design Yearbook will hopefully inspire you to see things differently and give you greater confidence to pursue what you really want. After the rise in stamp duty last year, the UK housing market has seen a rise in home renovations, as homeowners choose to expand and increase their property instead of moving. As well as boosting a property’s value, renovating a home can help improve the property’s energy efficiency, reducing running costs in the longterm. Interior designers have the vision and competency to redesign a space or home exactly to your needs and requirements. The last 12 months has seen a

marked rise in the use of “smart” home technology as it becomes more expected in the built environment. Now a common household phrase, smart home technology is no longer the preserve of the super rich. Today, more homeowners are looking to install smart home technology, whether by purchasing smart kitchen applicances, intellegent lighting systems or voice controlled services, such as Amazon’s “Alexa”. Over the last decade or so, the field of interior design has expanded exponentially. Its practice now requires a detailed working knowledge of health and safety, building regulations, sustainability, acoustics, lighting and technology. Interior designers can provide a whole host of things that homeowners struggle to do themselves. We can make sure the space works, often in ways that the homeowner would never have thought of. We can then take the planned space and layer on all the technical stuff like lighting, power and heating, and specify all the finishes and furnishings to an agreed budget.

Entrusted with the very personal job of designing a home for a client’s personal taste, the professional integrity of interior designers is imperative. In March 2016, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) adopted the protected professional title, BIID Registered Interior Designer, as a way for consumers to identify designers who have met the BIID’s rigorous professional standards. This exciting introduction has been warmly welcomed by both the RIBA and the IFI (International Federation of Interior Architects/Designer s). The Interior Design Yearbook 2017 is an essential guide to some of the country’s most respected and influential designers and their work. For those interested in the industry, this is your peerless guide to the latest trends, styles, colours and products, as well as offering a wealth of advice on a diverse range of subjects. It is a showcase for new and established talent, creative concepts and an amazing resource for suppliers. We hope it brings you an insight into the wonderful world of British design.



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Introduction: Tom Raffield Founder, Tom Raffield

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s a young student looking in on the design industry it all seemed like a very confusing and complex world, a blend of ever changing designs (or regurgitations of what came before), disengagement with the story behind the product, and a focus on driving profit to succeed. Although this was clearly an industry I did not fully comprehend, I was determined to find my own way, by trying to make a difference to the world surrounding me by creating something unique. Using my hands and making things seemed like the best and only way I could achieve this. At college I was eager to discover and explore as many different design philosophies and processes while I had the chance. It was here my obsession with sustainably sourced wood and the eco-friendly process of steam bending began. After a while I developed my own techniques for bending wood, which brought many of my furniture and lighting ideas to life. Finally I felt I had found a way of expressing myself in the same

way an artist would use pencil and paper. Over the years our product range and business has developed but this ethos has remained the same: to create unique products that are handmade in Cornwall, England, using sustainably sourced materials. So rather than tr ying to understand how the design industry worked we stuck to what we knew and loved, and set about carving out our own place within the community. We became obsessed with meaningful manufacturing and where our products came from – ‘Handmade in England’ and ‘Grown in Britain’ timber are still central to everything we do. We concentrated on quality craftsmanship. We asked if our products were useful and durable, and so have a long and purposeful life. From the aesthetic to the sustainable principles and techniques we adopt, everything we do comes back to being inspired by nature. I truly believe that sustainability should be synonymous with good design, much like quality and

function are, and that this is the answer to over-consumption and the environmental challenges we face. It’s fantastic to see consumer expectations changing to recognise this too and I hope sustainable design principles will become more widely adopted by leading designers as time goes on. Thanks to consumers and makers, the design industry is slowly being turned on its head and it’s an exciting thing to be a part of. Budding designers are now finding their own way of communicating, making, and selling products direct to the consumer and such opportunities are allowing our creativity to flourish. Like how I started, from a shed in my back garden, you no longer need to have financial or industry backing, but rather a good idea and product backed up by as much passion, energy and determination as you can muster. It’s all about making meaningful products that people will cherish. And that’s what we need more of. www.tomraffield.com





Photo Casebook The Interior Design Yearbook has been collecting projects throughout the year to bring this edition’s casebook of superb designs. There are residences in their dozens, hotels with inspirational design credentials and an international landscape of beautiful work to fill your head with ideas for 2017.




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WAREHOUSE REVIVAL 10 Hubert is a triplex penthouse designed by ODA New York for a five-storey Romanesque revival warehouse in NYC’s TriBeCa neighborhood. The building has had several dramatically different incarnations throughout its life: It was commissioned by a liquor merchant in 1982, later taken over by a pistachio baron, then occupied in recent years by an artist who let it fall derelict. The current owner bought it on eBay, choosing ODA to redevelop it as apartments and a storefront, an enterprise that involved restoring the facade, constructing a 1,000 square foot pavilion on the and combining that pavilion with the two original top levels to create a 14,000 square foot triplex in which the owner could live. Aesthetically, the space is deliberately restrained in colour and finishes. Doors and window frames are painted grey, grey/white slabs of French marble covers the bathroom and dark maple-veneered cabinetry has been chosen for the kitchen. A wall of folding glass doors opens the top floor entertaining space to the terrace, providing unobstructed sight lines.

10 Hubert Street, TriBeCa North Historic District, New York, USA, was designed by ODA and completed in September 2015. Images courtesy of Frank Oudeman.



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CHARACTER DRIVEN DESIGN Maisha Design was approached by the clients to redesign their three-bedroom London riverside residence into an apartment full of character and with an edge to the interiors. Being their second home, they were eager to create a unique and bold interior to suit its location and the actual building using a variety of materials. The interior is therefore distinguished by beautiful bespoke furniture with an emphasis on the use of natural materials such as brass, copper, wood and horn throughout. To elevate the apartment, Maisha chose a striking colour palette throughout which is stunningly complemented by the clients’ extensive art collection.

2 Butlers Wharf Tower Bridge, London, was designed by Maisha Design and completes in October 2016. Images courtesy of Richard Gooding. Styling Nick Lee niche PR.



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KITCHEN SPOTLIGHT The kitchen of this impressive stucco fronted property in Belsize Park would have formed the reception room when originally built. As a result, it benefits from impressively high ceilings of 3.8m and beautifully ornate cornicing and a ceiling rose, together with a fireplace as the central feature. The client wished to adapt this stately room into a large kitchen and dining area to suit their lifestyle yet still allow this space to feel like a room and not specifically like a kitchen. In addition they wanted to incorporate their love of modern materials like metal, timber and marble into the space whilst ensuring that it functions efficiently. The natural progress for Roselind Wilson Design was to allow for a banquette seating area in the beautiful bay window. This would maximise the seating space and allow for a stunning oval marble table set against a strong black and white striped fabric for the bespoke bench.

This Belsize Park dining area was designed by Roselind Wilson Design and completed in May 2016. Images courtesy of Richard Waites.




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OUT OF THE DARKNESS Broomwood, designed by Minale + Mann, has a light industrial touch, fusing together exposed steel and metal finishes, with soft calming interior tones. The project involved a completely new internal configuration of this Victorian Terrace. Key features include a steel ribbon floating staircase leading from the ground floor to a newly built basement, internal and external light voids and, a zinc clad bespoke study and cloakroom that doubles as the kitchen island.

Broomwood was designed by Minale + Mann and completed in June 2016. Images courtesy of Graham Atkins-Hughes. Artwork by Daniel Crawshaw.



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A PLACE TO ENTERTAIN This client’s Tower Bridge riverside three bedroom lateral apartment is situated in the famous and listed Butlers Wharf building with beautiful exposed brick and characteristic cast iron windows. Situated on the third floor, it has a stunning view of Tower Bridge, which is just 200 metres away, and provides the perfect backdrop for a Maisha interior design. The clients wanted their London home to be a place for entertaining their family and friends, a space that was exciting and spectacular where they could be very comfortable. The project took one year to complete and included a full reconfiguration of the floor plan, electrical plan and bespoke furniture and finishes. This project was shortlisted in the 2016 UK Property Awards in the Best London apartment category.

Butlers Wharf riverside apartment, London, was designed by Almas Shamsee, Maisha Design and completed in July 2016. Images courtesy of Richard Gooding. Styling Nick Lee of niche PR.



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HOME AWAY FROM HOME TG Studio was tasked to reimagine this 1970s two bedroom apartment near Buckingham Palace for a Hong Kong based family. The brief was to create a thoroughly British feel to the property. The end result is a stunning home away from home. The apartment was completely stripped back to a bare shell before being reconfigured to suit modern life. A generous entrance foyer separates the entertaining and private spaces, with the two large bedrooms sharing a secluded study area in the hallway. TG Studio replaced the dated kitchen with an elegant and functional white kitchen. Warm tones and varying textures were used throughout the master bedroom to create a cozy, inviting space perfect for relaxing. A clever reconfiguration of the master suite allowed TG Studio to create a new walk-in wardrobe incorporating bespoke joinery handcrafted in London. The calm and relaxed master bathroom features a wide double vanity recessed into the wall and is surrounded by edge-lit glass in British racing green. Clean lines flow throughout both bathrooms, each with concealed storage behind the mirrors and fittings from Waterworks provide a timeless luxury to the space.

Carlton House Terrace, St James’s, London, was designed by Thomas Griem, TG Studio and completed in June 2016. Images courtesy of Phillip Vile.



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DESIGN, PERIOD. Studio Duggan’s brief was to create an inspiring, warm and characterful family house for their client. With style inspirations ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, Tuscan to English Country, the client didn’t want to be slave to one period but instead a mix of influences creating a very personal aesthetic. They also favoured drama and contrast and wanted to achieve an exciting juxtaposition of light and dark, new and old. Studio Duggan worked very closely with their client to find a happy balance. Beautiful, dark moody rooms were created as well as light relief in daytime spaces honing the different styles into one cohesive look creating the ‘DNA’ of the Charmwood project.

Charmwood, Radlett, Hertfordshire, was designed by Studio Duggan and completed in October 2016.



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CITY BACKDROP The exclusive Dollar Bay development is located on the Isle of Dogs, overlooking Canary Wharf set against the backdrop of the city and its iconic buildings. Mount Anvil commissioned Suna Interior Design to create the interior specification design for the one, two and three bedroom apartments and a striking show apartment. The concept behind the interior design was to capture a luxurious and aspirational lifestyle. Inspiration was drawn from the cosmopolitan and dynamic feel of the city and the building itself: its unique and exquisite design with an angled and faceted exterior, combined with the tranquillity of the waterside location. The clean lines and dynamic linear quality were features the designers wanted to utilise for the interior specification. The palette is a mix of white and tones of grey with a clever use of lighting and materials to enhance it. For the show home, a moody palette and berry shades bringing seductive, warm colours to the scheme, contrasting with the steely blues and greys of the exterior landscape. Brass, copper and metallics add contrast and shimmer to the darker tones. There is a linear architectural quality to the contemporary furniture. All of the pieces have a high-end, Italian designer feel resulting in a rich, luxurious design.

Dollar Bay apartments, London, were designed by Suna Interior Design and completed in May 2016.



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BRITISH CRAFT Founder of Studio Suss, Simone, is passionate about supporting emerging British designers and the Great Marlborough Street project is created entirely with British furniture makers, carpet designers and upholsterers, with collaborators to date including; Robin Day, Auxilium Salvage, Lyngard, &New, Anglepoise, Biggs & Quail, Nocturne, Stuart Scott, Crucial Trading, Penelope Hope, Copper & Silk, Lee Kirkbride, and Juliet Travers. The design concept “Best of British” was inspired by the heritage of the surrounding area, which has long been at the forefront of British design. All furniture and fittings were designed and manufactured in the UK.

Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London, was designed by Studio Suss Ltd and completed in August 2016. Lounge image courtesy of Paul Raeside.



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HOUSE AMBITIONS Studio Duggan completed the refurbishment of Hogarth House, a three-bedroom, double fronted Georgian façade house located in Hampstead Heath, North London. A neutral colour palette running through the house pulls everything together and has allowed Studio Duggan to emphasise a plethora of different textures and finishes and unexpected touches. These include horse hair lampshades, Julian Chichester gesso floor lamps, stunning hand painted silk botanical wallpaper by Tatiana Tafur in the master bedroom and gold, metallic finish kitchen units, leathered stone and a poured beton cire concrete floor resulting in an overall eclectic interior style. During the refurbishment the opportunity arose to purchase the house next door, which was previously part of the same stable block, with the two houses connected by a central courtyard. The client jumped at the chance and Studio Duggan are now in the process of Stage 2, reinstating and connecting both houses.

Hogarth House was designed by Studio Duggan and completed in March 2016.



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NEW HOME IDENTITY Kilburn Quarter is a collection of 126 homes, three of which New i.d Interiors were commissioned to design, including the marketing suite. Amrit Lattimore, lead interior designer on the project, decorated each rom with a luxurious yet classic theme to suit all tastes. Standout, opulent accessories add wow-factor, while ontrend copper and metallic tones create a modern look in open plan and bedroom areas.

Kilburn Quarter, North West London, was designed by New iD and completed in June 2016.



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BLURRING THE LINES The complete renovation of a Grade II listed, 19th century NeoGeorgian town house has resulted in an exquisitely crafted, contemporary classic that blurs the lines between old and new. The reconfigured interiors incorporate a sub-basement with an impressive gym and wellness area, three reception rooms, five bedrooms, exterior terraces, as well as a media room and garage. Cutting-edge architectural features draw light into the heart of the house with a glass bridge and central glass lightwell; while in the reception rooms the existing period details were the starting point for the richly detailed design scheme. “The considered use of materials was hugely important in the sensitive integration of the spaces,” explains Staffan Tollgard. “A consistent palette of materials was used to eliminate the thresholds that are clearly there between the old and new parts of the house and between the many different levels.”

This Knightsbridge residence was designed by Staffan Tollgard and completed in February 2016. Images courtesy of Richard Gooding.



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ADDING VOLUME Landmass London has completed an entirely unique, dimensiondefying property on Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, for its Managing Director, Alan Waxman. Bought during a meeting at the exclusive Mayfair club, Annabel’s, 76 Ladbroke Grove was a 622 sq ft end of terrace, WWII bombsite ripe for conversion. Today, the five-bedroom home has increased in size five-fold and is an impressive 3,280 sq ft set across five storeys. Featuring a light-filled double basement the height of two double-decker buses, complete with gym and media room, 76 Ladbroke Grove signifies the end of an era; it is one of the last projects of its kind in light of the planning permission regulation restrictions being implemented in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea on basement excavations. Likened to a Tardis, 76 Ladbroke Grove offers a sense of space and light which, from the outside, does not look possible, something, which Landmass London specialises in. Landmass London places every importance in maximising a property’s space, using lightwells and roof glazing to ensure that lights flows to every corner; this type of design, known as “Volumetric Design” has been developed by Alan Waxman and is his registered trademark style.

Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London was designed by Landmass London and completed in March 2016.




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RESTORE AND RENOVATE This first floor South Kensington apartment was bought as a Gentleman's residence for a renowned London restaurateur and entrepreneur. The existing condition was poor but after discussions with the owner, the Shed team purposefully set about with a programme of renovation and restoration before even contemplating interior decor. The 'bones' of the apartment are strong, with a great frontage affording views of one of London's great garden squares. Time however had taken its toll since the last refurbishment in the late 1970's and decay had set in. The client’s brief was first and foremost a delicate renovation to protect the existing architectural features and present a solid base for decoration and furnishing. The apartment was thoroughly stripped out and painstakingly restored using specialist fibrous plaster mouldings to seamlessly blend damaged ceilings with the new. Windows were removed, re-commissioned with new ropes, pulls and latches. Floors were repaired and soundproofed to offer as little decibel transfer as possible between floors. The interiors were styled in muted tones of grey with pops of black and copper colours.

Lexham Gardens, London was designed by Shed and completed in September 2016. Photography by John Adrina.



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DESIGNER LIVING In the heart of Knightsbridge, Karen Howes, Founder and CEO of Taylor Howes, has designed an enchanting, 1100 sq ft, twobedroom apartment for herself and her family. This pied-à-terre showcases both comfort and sophistication, which perfectly reflects Karen's personality. Exquisite detail shapes the interior of the apartment, including bespoke furniture and cornices with unrepeated patterns, while pops of navy and gold work in harmony to bring tranquility to the home.

Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge was designed by Karen Howes, Taylor Howes and completed in April 2015.



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THE MERCHANT OF RAVENSCOURT Suna Interior Design was briefed by Fruition Properties to create an exceptional design for their four bedroom show home in contemporary and charismatic Ravenscourt Park. The brief was to create an interior design that would pay homage to this beautiful, leafy location in West London, and appeal to the potential purchasers who will most likely be young families, European or city first and second time buyers as well as those who are downsizing – all of whom though enjoy entertaining. Thus it was important to ensure that the design be chic, trendy and make a memorable and lasting stylish impression. The palettes in this design dictate the mood and usage of the space. So for the often used family room the colour palette comprises mustard and chrome with accents of greys, black and white.

Merchant Terrace, Ravenscourt Park, was designed by Suna Interior Design and completed in March 2016.




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BRINGING THE OLD INTO THE NEW Tempted by its large grounds, stately rooms and kerb appeal, the clients here fell in love with this striking Victorian villa in Tunbridge Wells, and made their move from London in 2014. The refurbished and extended house now provides two grand receptions rooms; a large kitchen and dining space, which opens onto the garden; plus a study, a utility room and a garage. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms all accessed from a light-filled stairwell. The cellar has become a playroom, wine store, occasional bedroom and plantroom. The main living room overlooks the garden through enormous floor-to-ceiling sash windows. A large marble fireplace has been restored and the room is now tailored to its proportions. In the main hall the boxed stairs have been concealed within joinery panelling. This also hides a mirrored drinks cabinet, a door to the cellar and masses of storage. Set into this panelling is a recessed day bed and bookshelf. This has transformed the space, restoring its grand proportions, while creating the perfect winter sitting room, with log fire, dramatic dark paintwork and huge chandelier.

Montacute Down, Kent, was designed by The Vawdrey House and completed in April 2016. Images courtesy of Siobhan Doran.



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COSY MID-CENTURY LIVING This cosy West Village, New York nest was created for Ian Montone and Mary Ellen Loc, devotees of mid-century modern design. Every element was carefully chosen, from the Rich Brilliant Mori lamps and the Issey Miyake pendant, to the vintage double knot Moroccan rug, and the green classic Eames chair. A special element of the apartment consists of the radiator covers and screen in the kitchen. The designer’s inspiration came from the design of vintage Japanese gates. All design interventions mesh seamlessly with the couple’s art collection that showcases work by such artists as Cecily Brown, Dana Kirkpatrick and Beth Yorn. The designers enhanced the feeling of space, while defining each area and promoting an easy flow throughout.

Montone Residence, West village, New York, was designed by Suchi Reddy, Reddymade Architecture and Design and completed in March 2015. Images courtesy of Ball & Albanese.



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BESPOKE FINISHES A professional International couple with a teenage daughter wanted a family home in the heart of Knightsbridge with breathtaking views, a timeless, sophisticated style and an emphasis on entertaining. A stone’s throw from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, this large 3,446 square foot penthouse was the perfect choice. The aim was to create an open concept with easy accessibility whether for intimate family life or welcoming guests when entertaining. The kitchen was designed as a family space with a stylish yet open and relaxed area, encompassing a large island over three meters in length and a separate informal dining area. A bespoke backsplash in a custom finish subtly reflects the London skyline and the terrace beyond, which is perfect for outdoor dining. All furniture and lighting within the home are bespoke and designed by Helen Green Design for the client. A layering of materials and textures gives this sophisticated penthouse a timeless luxurious feel. All walls are covered in HGD wall coverings or specialist bespoke finishes.

North Penthouse was designed by Helen Green Design and completed in Autumn 2014.



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RESPECT THE ARCHITECTURAL STATUS The brief for One Kensington Gardens was to create two exceptional show apartments that respected the architecture and status of the building and it’s Kensington location. Taylor Howes wanted to design elegant spaces that catered to a cosmopolitan, well travelled client with high expectations. Most of the furniture and all of the joinery in the apartments was bespoke, designed in house. The designers used only the most luxurious materials such as silks, velvets and mohairs.

One Kensington Gardens was designed by Taylor Howes. The lateral apartment was completed in August 2014 and the reception and spa in June 2015.




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VISION OF GRANDEUR One Shenzhen Bay, designed by Kelly Hoppen, is a vision of grandeur and elegance, taking timeless luxury to another level. Here, Hoppen has beautifully fused Eastern and Western details with her signature sleek and crisp lines in her design detail. Kelly Hoppen has captures the awe-inspiring nature of the building by playing with textures and mixing beaten metals with different marbles, woods, golds and natural materials. Her use of iconic pieces, seductive vintage furniture, statement pendant lighting and tasteful accessories result in the effortless elegance you see. Neutral tones can be seen throughout the four apartments, with dashes of red, dusty pink, ochre, orange, black and rose gold, adding warmth and opulence.

One Shenzhen Bay was designed by Kelly Hoppen and completed in May 2016.



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BELGRAVIA’S PEARL The 1508 London team was tasked with redesigning and refurbishing the interior of this ground floor and lower-ground-floor apartment, named pearl. The design brief centred around the restoration of classical period details and the introduction of fresh, modern materials and a controlled colour palette to create a timeless feel. The beautifully proportioned rooms and high ceilings lend a sense of grandeur and scale to the property, which is furnished with a mix of antique and modern pieces. A bespoke handmade kitchen by 202 Design uses Bardiglio marble and lightgrey units to create a light, streamlined aesthetic. A Silestone central island allows for informal seating, while ceiling-height cabinets make full use of the space. Beautiful pendant lighting and a large painting add warmth and character.

Project Pearl, Belgravia, London, was designed by 1508 London and completed in Autumn 2015.



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MODERN GREATS 1508 London presents this stunning 36th floor show apartment in one of London’s most anticipated new developments, Southbank Tower. The imposing glass-clad landmark was originally designed in the post-modern era by renowned architect, Richard Seifert, and has been extended and reimagined by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF). Design classics such Arne Jacobsen’s Drop chairs and Bertoia’s Diamond chair are set against a rich palette of emerald greens and vintage brass, contrasted with natural linens. Modern greats such as Dedar’s Margaritas fabric, Tom Dixon lighting and photographic prints by the up-and-coming French artist, Noémie Goudal, add a contemporary touch. 1508’s design team also commissioned one-off pieces to seamlessly link the old and the new. For example, the bespoke rug, which was designed by 1508 and made by The Rug Company, was inspired by original 1950s artworks, many of which had a celestial theme influenced by The Space Race. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the apartment give uninterrupted views over London’s iconic skyline, while a specially designed, three-meter black honed marble fireplace provides a statement internal focal point.

Reuben, Southbank Tower, was designed by 1508 London and completed in August 2016.



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EDWARDIAN SPLENDOUR Over a century of history lives in the walls of this beautiful old building. Natalia Barbour Interior Design was engaged to bring the house into a modern era whilst still respecting its original features and character. The differing tastes of the family made the brief even more challenging: a desire for light and space had to be balanced with colour and a cosy feel. The approach was to marry definitive contemporary features with a calming, timeless aesthetic. Existing period details, now lovingly restored, are enhanced by the use of traditional fabrics and finishes. Relaxed linens add a bohemian beauty when teamed with plush velvets. The original wooden floors are softened with contemporary rugs and live in harmony with lux leather wrapped cabinets. These dynamic juxtapositions are anchored by a selection of truly timeless details: mirrors, chandeliers, art and accessories selected to breathe new life into this period home and delight the home owners for many years to come.

This Richmond Townhouse was designed by Natalia Barbour Interior Design and completed in March 2016.




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RESTORING GRANDEUR 1508 London completed the design of Project Sinatra, seven exclusive apartments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This exquisite Grade II listed Georgian property had been converted into offices, its original internal features having been stripped out in the process. 1508 London's brief was to transform the space into contemporary family residences, whilst respecting the classical language and details of the building’s heritage. Details such as bespoke white lacquer wall panelling add character to the space, reintroducing classical architectural details in a contemporary manner. A fresh, neutral colour palette keeps the interior modern and creates a contrast against the traditional parquet wooden floor and the dark Bardiglio marble staircase feature by Fior di Bosco. While each apartment has its own identity, shared design elements and a carefully considered colour palette give the overall interior scheme a cohesive feel. This inspired project illustrates how both modern and traditional design aesthetics can work together to create a sense of understated elegance.

Sinatra, Mayfair, was designed by 1508 London and completed in August 2015.




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CALMING PALETTE This penthouse in Knightsbridge uses a calming palette throughout combined with a layering of textures, materials and timbers to create a tranquil and sophisticated space. With a full interior architectural and interior design remit, Helen Green Design were able to create a cohesive and holistic design anchored by bespoke pieces designed especially for the client including lighting, furnishings, wall coverings and specialist finishes, all of which sit in harmony alongside customised Helen Green Design Collection furniture. The kitchen with its elegant marble island and banquet seating is the very essence of liveable luxury combining comfort and glamour and it serves as the backdrop to an informal living area for relaxation or casual entertaining; bespoke joinery made from one of Helen Green Design’s Collection finishes is the feature of the open-plan space, creating a focal point to balance the views of London afforded by the wrap-around terrace. In the master bedroom, a four-poster bed and fireplace create a sense of intimacy in the expansive space; a dressing room and master bathroom crafted from polished marble add luxurious touches.

South Penthouse, Knightsbridge, was designed by Helen Green Design and completed in January 2015.



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REFINED SAVOIR FAIRE Completely renovated and redesigned by Stephanie Coutas, this apartment is as warm as it is contemporary. Showcasing the impressive and extensive art collection the designer has accumulated over the years, this interior was inspired by two large portraits created by “The Kid”, a young artist whose work captivates her, which are strategically placed on a curved wall facing each other. The refined ‘savoir faire’ of this renowned designer is reflected throughout the interior by her selection of materials and luxurious finishes such as leather, silk, wood, velvet, marble, bronze and semi-precious stones. In addition, it houses some of Stephanie’s new bespoke pieces such as the stunning ‘Paris’ chandelier edited by Baccarat. To obtain an absolute feeling of comfort and peace, al bedrooms have been conceived as ensuites with all the luxuries of a five star hotel.

Stephanie Coutas’ home, Paris, was designed by Stephanie Coutas herself and completed in 2016.



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AN ETHICAL WAY TO LIVE th2designs collaborated with Grosvenor Estate on this eco-friendly apartment in a listed building in the Belgravia Conservation Area in Central London. The ground floor three-bed apartment is entirely sourced from British craftsmen and suppliers, many within walking distance of the property. The property combines the latest in eco technology with high quality, stylish yet sustainable interiors. th2 came up with a beautiful and considered interior but with the least possible impact on the environment, ensuring everything was ethically sourced and sustainable. This included reclaimed timber floors, recycled glass splashbacks, low energy lighting and reclaimed cast iron radiators. Beautiful yet sustainable upholstery in wool, woven by mills in Scotland and curtains and blinds in natural fabrics such as linens and cottons have been used throughout. The headboards were manufactured using Forest Stewardship Council certified timber frames. All artworks were created in the U.K. and framed in London. The apartment sets a benchmark for the sustainable retrofit of listed buildings in the U.K. whilst preserving the historic significance of the urban fabric of the building.

This sustainable apartment, Belgravia, London, was designed by th2designs and completed in July 2016. Images courtesy of Oliva Karsenbarg, th2designs.



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INSPIRED BY LOCATION Suna Interior Design was briefed to design the interiors for the London Square Teddington show home. Suna Interior Design’s inspiration behind the design was the location. Teddington is a desirable place to live for London commuters offering the best of both worlds with rural surroundings and great links into the capital. The designers have reflected this in the interior with the use of bespoke pieces of artwork, which adorn the walls in the living room, bringing in elements of the leafy green surrounds. We were keen to make sure the home remained contemporary with a sleek designer led feel to appeal to the sophisticated purchaser but we added softer touches to make sure the house also feels like a home. As a result the master bedroom feels like a suite, a private haven for the parents with the dressing area and large master ensuite bathroom. Whilst on the floor below the children benefit from generous bedrooms full of all the desired accoutrements. All have a fresh modern feel with rich materials and splashes of colour to lift the overall design.

London Square Teddington was designed by Suna Interior Design and completed in October 2015. Images courtesy of Matt Livey



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ENRICHING APARTMENTS Suna Interior Design was tasked by Fruition Properties to create the interior design for their Westbourne Park show home, a threebedroom apartment. The brief was to be modern, edgy and luxurious and to give the apartment a high-end feel. The location inspired the design, which is quite eclectic with a mix of grand villas, terraces and rented blocks. Suna Interior Design wanted to reflect some of the grandeur and heritage of the area whilst keeping the design very minimal and contemporary. Materials such as wengé, glass and metallics give the design a masculine edge alongside a colour palette of indigo, antique brass and monochrome black and white. To enrich this design it was important to select elegant, sleek furniture with clean lines, a nod to Italian designer style. The materials and palette are repeated throughout this apartment to create a cohesion in the design.

Westbourne Park Villas were designed by Suna Interior Design and completed in April 2016.



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ART AND ARCHITECTURE INTERPLAY A young couple moving uptown from downtown New York commissioned Reddymade to renovate a sprawling, light-filled, apartment in a pre-war co-op. The owners saught a cool ‘downtown chic’ vibe, a house functional and beautiful, and filled with furniture, objects and art that would not only inspire them but reflect an increasingly sophisticated vision. Reddymade's design reflects the complex interplay between art, architecture, collectible design and furniture. Each room is anchored by a particular set of objects and furniture. Carefully selected, they enhance the proportions and sensibility of each room, yet engaging with the art and design elements of the residence.

This West End Residence, New York, was designed by Suchi Reddy, Reddymade Architecture and Design and completed in May 2014. Images courtesy of Antoine Bootz.



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Trend chapters The designers who have contributed to this edition’s trend chapters are at the very top of their design careers. Presenting topics that cover residential design, lighting, furniture and the international design arena, there is something to inspire everyone for the year ahead. These expertly crafted chapters by our writers draw on their own experience of design to give you a well-rounded overview of the many facets of the interior design industry.



LUCY CLARK

Trend: Interior Architecture By Lucy Clark Co-Founder, Olive Design Studio Lucy Clark and Katie Singleton set up Olive Design Studio, London, in 2012. With their collective 16 years experience in the interior design industry they have created an exciting, fresh, new generation architectural interior design company working on a range of luxury residential and commercial interior design schemes. Olive Design Studio style offers a unique fusion of Lucy and Katie’s design skills, which have evolved over more than a decade working in the UK and abroad on significant, high-end projects. They offer a tailor made design service to create a perfect space that is individual to their clients’ needs and aspirations, while paying attention to detail, ensuring budgets are efficiently managed, often adding significant value to the property. Armed with their ‘little olive book’ of leading architects, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers, together with their team, Lucy and Katie personally oversee all projects from concept right through to completion, effectively delivering a high end, high quality, bespoke interior style that meets the requirements and standards of today while reflecting their core values of timeless elegance. Here, Lucy talks about the balance of good interior architecture.

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e have just started working on a stunning 30,000 sq. ft. family estate in Sunningdale. There are two houses on the estate for different purposes for the family but it is so important there is synergy between the two. Having an understanding between the architect and interior designer is vital as key architectural elements need to be represented inside, respecting the period integrity as well as understanding where the structural elements are which cannot be altered. We are also working with landscape designer Chris Beardshaw to ensure the interior respects the exterior palette and features. Due to high stamp duty prices we are finding a lot of our clients are staying put in their current homes

Above: Eaton Place, designed by Olive Design Studio



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Above: Crittal is making a comeback and renovating to achieve an increased sq. ft. to suit their needs. This is a challenge in itself to ensure their brief is maintained with a sympathetic eye to the existing architecture both interior and exterior. We would always take a clear brief from the client and visit their property to get a true sense of the space. Establishing your budget is key so we usually bring QS on board very early on to draw up a 'wish list' for discussion to avoid disappointment further down the line. When we embarked on our first negotiations on our 30,000 sq ft family estate we took a very refined brief from our client. He was very specific about what he wanted to achieve, explained his background, where he had lived, influences and how he wanted to maintain a work/life balance with the tw o properties. We have therefore separated his work life into one house creating a whole floor dedicated to him with floors above and below for guests and staff. The family home will have a much more relaxed, private feel, tailoring every space to his family’s lifestyle. Even the dog! It is so important to get the right team on board from the very beginning. An architect with a

good knowledge of listed buildings and good relationship with planners/council is vital. It is always useful to get a pre-app to ensure our ideas are realistic before getting your hopes up. It is also so important to work with architects who are very familiar with the surrounding area and therefore understand and respect the period integrity and how far one can push the boundaries with a sympathetic approach. In London we are just amazed at the amount of development that is still taking place and enriching our economy, creating jobs and innovative architecture. We love looking at London's skyline and seeing such a diverse mixture of old and new architecture; this is reflected in the interior and we recognise that more and more clients are requesting that 'bespoke' interior, constantly tr ying to push boundaries. With my history of art and architecture degree and Katie's media production background, we always have a keen interest in retaining, enhancing and understanding period features. In one of our first projects, Eaton Place in Belgravia, we respected the period integrity, enhanced it with beautiful intricate fireplaces and decorative

antique chandeliers but added a twist with retro floor lamps by Serge Moullie, stained the floors jet black shellac and added very minimal Italian fur niture from Minotti and B&B Italia. When thinking about advice for clients who are at the beginning of their design journey with regards to a complete remodel of an interior, I would always say to have a sympathetic eye for the property you have invested in. from there you can update, add in tech and redesign, with an appreciation of the core of the property. One example is to add a more intelligent lighting and music system and air conditioning, which is discrete and sympathetic to the architecture. We usually advise clients to re-wire up to CAT 6 to future proof their property, particularly developers so the end user can add a bespoke AV system without interfering with c hasing walls/opening up ceilings! We try and disguise AC in coffer ceiling details or joinery specifying discrete grills which mould into the interior architecture. Thinking ahead to 2017, we have to say Crittal will be a continued feature in the New Year. It seems to be making a big comeback. theolivedesignstudio.com



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Trend: Spatial Design By João Botelho Founder, Casa Botelho Before founding Casa Botelho, João Botelho enjoyed a 22-year career in global luxury retail, beginning his journey in sales for a prestigious Brazilian brand in his hometown, Belo Horizonte. With the ambition to explore the world and travel, he decided to move to Europe in 1994, making London his new home. Since then he has worked for Harvey Nichols, Nicole Farhi and Jasper Conran and Donna Karan New York. Joao's obsession for homeware and passion for styling has led him to discover his desire for interiors and furniture design. Casa Botelho is part interior design practice, part the most fabulous home in London and part furniture design. Joao offers an interior decorating and design service, with adaptable and flexible plans to dress your home and address your needs. In March 2016, Casa Botelho launched its debut luxury furniture range, The Martini Collection. Recently, Casa Botelho has launched further new luxurious ranges, including The Bacco, The Diana and The Hide collections. Each piece is a reflection of understated luxury, the collection focuses on craftsmanship, quality and poised elegance. Here, João discusses balancing creativity within the reality of a home setting.

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n the last 10 years suppliers costs have risen (since the last recession), and their lead-in times have generally lengthened. This makes it increasingly difficult to coordinate beautiful spaces on time and on budget, albeit there may be some market correction to these issues in the coming months/y ears. This has meant that designers have had to adjust to keep their clients expectatins on a level and so to, clients have learned that there is a long line of suppliers, designers and companies, whose work can effect their needs as a consumer. With these changes occurring it is important for me as a designer to have and maintain the skills to interrogate and transgress the boundaries of residential interior design. It is crucial in my eyes,

Above: Bring outdoors in with these styled doors, opening up onto the garden. Image courtesy of Anthony Coleman



SPATIAL DESIGN particularly when it comes to spatial planning. There are plenty of techniques for creating illusions in a space that visually make it appear either larger or smaller. To accomplish that you have to consider the entire volume of space available and decide how the space should look and feel. I find that clients often want more of everything, and this is good, to have ambition and a vision to change and update their space. It is either more space, more seating, more storage, more lighting, more comfort or more for their money. To ensure we can achieve this, within a budget and on time, there has to be an open dialogue between designer and client, at all times, discussing what is realistic, what can be achieve and with what changes. As a designer, I listen to my intuition and to the home language, although you also have to ensure you use the latest design software, continue to develop techniques and have a process in place to deal with complex designs. The recipe may always be the same but my clients are unique individuals and combined with the unique geometry of their home, it makes for an exciting process every time I work with someone new. I say, embrace the individuality of your home. The biggest challenge we find today in design is to balance creativity, aesthetics and design with practicality and comfort. I challenge my team all the time when they have achieved practicality but missed design aesthetics. It is important to always have both in place. As clients and end users, it is important tha t you think about things in the same way, let your creativity run wild but do it in the reality of the space you’re working with or making.

Above: Changes, from plastered walls to brick, offer texture and an extension on the sptail layout. Image courtesy of Julie Murphy Something I suggest to all my clients is to observe the shape of each room carefully. In order to develop a functional design, you must consider the floors, ceilings, walls and evaluate how you can transform the room to your liking, reflecting also on your furniture and fixtures. Note the height of a door and ceiling, the size of windows, the thickness and materials of the walls, and the cornice, skirting boards and architraves. Be sure to get quotes

for all your design ideas before you start the work! Custom made designs to fit the purpose of a space or room will continue to be a trend into 2017. I see more and more residential clients open to custom designs and wanting something unique and special. With that tailor-made approach you can create dreams, work around spatial challenges and adapt achieving the best results possible. www.casabotelho.com



KAREN HOWES

Trend: Apartment Design By Karen Howes Founder, Taylor Howes Karen Howes is the driving force behind the success of Taylor Howes, London-based interior design practice, founded in 1993. Passionate about interior design from an early age, Karen’s real love affair with interiors began when, at just 18 years old, she rented a room in a tiny house in King’s Cross, owned by Martin Waller, worldwide furniture retailer and founder of Andrew Martin. This was a real treasure trove, full of unusual artefacts, which shaped her eye for design and love of interiors. By the age of 21, Howes had launched her first interior design business and was steadily climbing the property ladder. Howes met her future business partner, Gail Taylor, when they started working on an important show apartment for a leading house-builder. This fruitful collaboration led to the birth of Taylor Howes. In 2011, Karen took sole charge of the company when Gail moved to the offices of their joint venture, th2designs, to drive the business forward with the team. A member of the BIID (British Institute of Interior Designers), and a well-respected representative of the industry, Karen regularly participates as a guest lecturer at the design school KLC. Here, Karen considers the nuances of apartment design.

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perfect apartment would feature a balance between the best space planning and a specification that flows through the space, creating as much storage as possible. The devil is in the detail and we spend a lot of time in the Taylor Howes Studio making sure that every space is used to the max. People are realising that in terms of interior design, London is the gateway pretty much to the rest of the world, and I think we are really lucky to have access to so many really amazing things. We do a lot of work with developers at the moment, and looking at specs, it is clear that people want more for less. I have been in the industry long enough to have lived through the many different ways that London

Above: Bold use of material works well in kitchen formats



APARTMENT DESIGN has changed. We all need to remain adaptable and I think that is the key. We have a lot more international projects now than we had before, including a couple of projects in Abu Dhabi coming up. The real challenge is how designers are collaborative and innovative on a lower budget, and we are not afraid of doing that because it is where we started. We always consider desires of the clients first, for any project, because at the end of the day, I always remind my team that it is not our home, but rather the home of the client, and their opinion is the most important. I think we are all influenced by the retail sector at the moment, as there are some great ideas coming out of the design styles that retailers and brands are adopting, so it is worth paying attention to what stores do and how they do it. We have just finished a dressing room that could easily have been in a major boutique on Bond Street. I would say to prospective clients, keep you eyes peeled wherever you go and tell us, the designers, what you’ve seen and what you like. Document it with pictur es because this helps us generate an impression of who you are and what you like. Innovating in apartment design is a gentle balance, because we are designing for people’s needs. I try to look for what inspires me. Where the space is, what the client wants, and interior trends all help to keep our team coming up with new and exciting ideas for our projects. I owe a lot to the amazing people I work with who have unique mind-sets and constantly bring new perspectives to our design. We’re a team and working as a team with your client on their residence, will always bring great results as well. The more we know, the better

Above: Bar stools where space is limited is a great option for differentiating height design we can deliver, so we say that we know more about our clients than most, down to which side of the bed they sleep in, how they store their shirts, the confession on how many shoes and handbags need to be stored down to how they entertain and whether they eat supper in front of the TV. A great deal of our clients come back from the best hotels and restaurants in the world and want some element of that in their homes, which is possible, but we also want to design interiors that are enduring and lasting and not just a passing trend. So we will always take up their inspiration source but also bring a Taylor Howes element to their home. For Taylor Howes there are a few themes and trends that will show

through in 2017. We will be seeing a lot of black coming through on finishes, all very dark and moody in both matte and gloss. I have to say though, we are still loving our colour, navy blue. Dyed parchment is also going to be a big trend for 2017. We will be using this in our interiors and will actually be featuring some of the pieces of our first capsule collection launching next year. Other trends that will be noteworthy in 2017 are vintage style light fittings, lots of raffia and rattan on chairs, and especially the Scandinavian companies’ style in both lighting and furniture – a more relaxed look definitely is on its way! www.taylorhowes.co.uk



MIKE FISHER

Trend: Kitc hen and dining By Mike Fisher Founder and Creative Director, Studio Indigo Mike graduated in Architecture from the University of Dundee and went on to complete his Master’s Degree at Oxford Brookes in Urban Design. He has over 25 years’ experience in designing and building residential properties in the UK and across the world, and is increasingly becoming involved in superyacht design. Since its inception, Mike has seen Studio Indigo grow from modest beginnings and he now leads a team of nearly 50 skilled and dedicated architects and interior designers. Based in a converted warehouse overlooking the Thames in Chelsea, Studio Indigo was established as a result of Mike’s ambition to create a multidisciplinary practice encompassing architecture, interior design and building management. Working alongside the highest quality craftsmen and artisans, tradesmen and professionals, they have been able to attain a consistent level of quality upon which their reputation is formed. Studio Indigo combines quality of design and attention to detail with vast experience to create truly outstanding homes, while lovingly retaining heritage features. Here, Mike talks about kitchens and dining spaces and argues that the most successful designs are personal and eclectic as well as practical.

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itchens often include a family living space and we spend more time in them than any other room in our homes. They should therefore take prime position in a house and have the best views, the best light and the best access to outside space. The rooms we relax, play, eat and entertain in should also be prioritised in terms of budget. Formal dining rooms have become largely redundant and many people prefer to create a large kitchen/dining and family room instead. The challenge is how to make the most of the available space and ensure that it is well integrated with the rest of the house. Planning is essential for any room, particularly for a

Above: Designs by Studio Indigo



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Above: London Townhouse featuring cabinetry by Halstock. Image courtesy of Andrew Beasley. multifunctional kitchen, which needs to work at a spiritual and aesthetic level as well as a practical one. Before any planning can start, it is vital to understand how the space will be used by everyone in the family. Good design results from conversation and close collaboration with all involved. Unusual requests or difficult site conditions can often produce unique and surprisingly successful solutions, so challenges can be good. However, to be really successful it is important to give a kitchen and dining space a character and an identity, which reflects the lives and personalities of the people using it. Modern, contemporary and clean spaces are fine for people who are extremely tidy and have

no children, but for messy creative people like myself, they simply do not work. If mess is an inevitable part of day-to-da y life, then a more casual and traditional design will help to absorb at least some of it. The Modern Movement loved the idea of flexible space and open-plan living, but having experimented with this for so long, people now realise how impractical large spaces can be, especially in Britain where our temperate climate throws up issues with heating. Sometimes you need privacy, even within the family, and the cosiest rooms are often quite small. So it is no surprise that the trend towards bigger and bigger kitchens has ended. The team at Studio Indigo is

heavily influenced by Sir John Soane, who created varied and interesting spatial forms and always aimed to maximise light. We aim to increase the perception of space and light while also using barrel vaulted ceilings, apsidal shapes and bay windows to add character and help to create an identifiable space. Great care is also taken to ensure there is a natural flow throughout the house and, as the core of a home, the kitchen needs to be seamlessly linked to the other rooms. A kitchen is now usually part of a bigger family space and we often ask clients to consider adding a scullery (that lovely old fashion word) to house the dishwasher and maybe an extra fridge and the washing machines. It can be a



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Above: Phillimore Gardens dining space great space for dumping the debris after dinner, so you do not have to sit and look at all those dishes, which need to be washed up. Bars and stools make a great place to have a quick breakfast first thing in the morning and they also come into their own when people want to chat to whoever is cooking. They also provide a work space, so make sure there are plenty of power points and a really good internet connection. Wireless charging or docking stations help to keep the tangle of leads from mobile phones and tablets at bay. Dining spaces now tend to be more informal and while it should be possible to dress the table up for when family and friends come around, it needs to be robust and practical for everyday use. Like the bar, it is often used as a large desk by adults as well as by children

doing their homework, so choose materials and fabrics that can take a knock or two. Lastly, the family area has to be large enough for all members to relax in. It needs to allow them to gather around a fire or the TV in comfort. Again, the style should reflect the family’s personality and the materials and furniture should allow everyone to relax without feeling too precious about things. Since it will probably be the main living and entertaining space, be bold and confident about how it is decorated, give the room character and make the most of its potential. studioindigo.co.uk


“Good design results from conversation and close collaboration with all involved”



MARTIN GODDARD

Trend: Bathroom Design By Martin Goddard Director & Co-Founder, Goddard Littlefair

Martin Goddard has over 20 years’ experience in the luxury residential and hospitality markets, having led the design/refurbishment of private-owner homes and developer residences for clients such as Qatari Diar, Canary Wharf Group, CIT and The Berkeley Group and the design of hotels and spas at an international level for Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Intercontinental and Corinthia Hotels. Goddard Littlefair, which he co-founded with Jo Littlefair in 2012, is a growing force in the design world, with nominations and wins for over 20 major awards over the past two years. Goddard Littlefair has a reputation for bespoke interior design of the very highest quality and for providing a superb service to clients, who single out their attentive, responsive, practical and flexible attitude. The company prides itself on the exceptional quality of its award-winning final schemes and on its true understanding of the workings of the luxury market. Here, Martin lends his expertise to the subject of bathroom design.

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or a long time, the biggest influence on the design evolution of bathrooms has come from the spa and wellness sector. Now, whilst that influence still remains, something more complex is going on, with the hotel-r esidential flow of inspiration providing a constant two-wa y dialogue, as homeowners are inspired by what they see and experience on their travels and as hotels respond to domestic demands for homefrom-home comfort. Not only that, but bathroom design is proving to be sensitive to wider design trends too, such as the move against stark and clinical minimalism and towards more sensitive treatments reflecting building age and origins, reflecting as our yearning

Above: Double vanity units are de-rigeur and now reinterpreted as pieces of furniture,The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland.



BATHROOM DESIGN for authenticity, as well as registering the influence of retrostyling from hospitality offers such as the Soho House clubs. Technology and sustainability issues are also driving trends, from the use of FSC-certified timber to finding ways to maximise good water flow whilst also encouraging water conservation. The evolution of bathroom lighting, meanwhile, is being given fresh expression by much greater possibilities of colour temperature afforded by LED lights, compared to their fluorescent predecessors. As designers, we always start by asking people how they use their bathroom, and the answers are much more varied than one might expect! People are predominantly shower or bath people, for example, or might use the shower during the week but look forward to a weekend luxury soak, which then has to be an impeccable experience. Some people get dressed and do hair and make-up in a bathroom, others don’t, and so on. The look and feel must always start with functional expectations and the desired emotional experience of the client, before being expressed within the client’s aesthetic and budget. People also want to see where their money is being spent, which means a much more sophisticated interpretation of contemporary luxury in terms of detail, layering and textures. In developer residential schemes, where buyers only really see a kitchen and bathroom with all other rooms often empty, it’s particularly important tha t the level of luxury a bathroom offers sets the tone for the overall space. When it comes to trends, let’s begin with bathing, because designing for and around water is where bathroom design all starts. The water ‘experience’ in

Above: For period properties, taps need to be in keeping with the building's original era, but with modern flow technology. bathrooms is definitely a key area of innovation right now, with low-f low fittings being introduced to minimise wastage, but which at the same time have to create a good flow rate for the user. This is an area of technical expertise that is becoming ever-mor e refined. Authentic period details, especially say in the refurbishment of early 20th century housing stock, are in demand, but taps with deco or Victorian brass styling still have to function at the highest technical level. When it comes to showers, we’re

being asked to create enclosures that are as large as possible, even sacrificing baths on some occasions. The trend for body jet showers is giving way to the desire for a single, decent, overhead shower, as well as decent hand-held attachments. A new trend is foot taps, so that people can wash their feet separately if they wish. Taking a definite cue from spa design, we are increasingly being asked to put benches, stepped areas and shelves within showers, so that people can take their time and use the shower as a meditative



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Above: Image courtesy of Gareth Gardner and longer-dwell-time space. Showers now need to work for people and all that they want to do, rather than being the more simple in-and-out e xperience they once were. Bath design is not seeing quite as much change at the moment, with freestanding baths still very popular. The trend is more for superficial, stylistic changes, such as the use of coloured finishes for the bath exterior or, more minimally, for the feet of a clawfoot bath. One dominant trend right now is for double vanity units, wherever

possible and even in mediumsized bathrooms or for mid-mar ket developments, offering proper storage – with not just open shelves, but sliding drawers with compartments, pockets and niches. Closed storage is also being used - and this is very much a trend coming over from the spa sector once more – for towel-war ming, rather than having a visible towel-war m-rail. Vanity units are being seen as a piece of furniture rather than simply sanitary ware, made up of a basin and a shelf, whilst mirrors need to offer inbuilt de-mister s.


When it comes to using timber for vanity units, walnut’s great reign endures, but is not as dominant as it once was. There’s much more demand for more natural-looking finishes, making oak very popular, where knots and imperfections are still visible. Ensuring tha t timber is FSCcertified is a top requirement now - and rightly so - but what it does mean is that where clients want a more period feel in older houses, with, for example, mahogany as the timber of choice, we have to source antique lots to create the required veneers or else stain another type of wood to achieve the look. When it comes to flooring, certainly in bathrooms in hotel and developer residential schemes, the key development is in non-slip solutions. Although this is mainly driven by litigation and fears of liability in the commercial sector, the solutions being proposed will surely migrate to the individual residential market too. As designers, we don’t want to sacrifice the high-quality look and feel of materials, and neither do our clients, and so manufacturers are responding to this by evolving treatments to enhance surface texture, whilst ensuring the stone continues to look perfectly polished to the eye. Even marble can be treated in this way, although for marble the treatment needs to be re-applied, which is slightly more demanding. Alternatives that are slip-resistant also lie at the next quality level down in porcelain and ceramic tile flooring. When it comes to lighting, the era of spot downlights is in decline. As designers, we’re looking for light that reflects off the wall and we’re also looking for much more subtlety in terms of the colour tones of light. If it’s too blue,


BATHROOM DESIGN

Above: Marble is still very much in demand in the high-end residential market, with non-slip flooring treatments increasing in sophistication. people look drained and if it’s too warm, faces can look jaundiced. Colour temperature has become a much greater art, especially with the dominant use of LEDs over fluorescents, with a much wider choice of colour tone. We’re using a lot more wall-lights in our designs currently, as well as halo-lighting set behind vanity units to light the face and not the top of the head – much more useful for putting on make-up! For lighting around baths, we design ceiling slots for concealed lighting that bounces light off the wall, or else we light niche areas in the walls. The only area where downlighting is still very much in demand is over toilets, so that

people can continue to sit in peace and read the paper! Bathroom design is a fast-moving area at the moment, because influences are coming in from so many directions – from the commercial world of hotels and hospitality; from the overall move from minimalism towards a new kind of layered luxury emphasis throughout design; from ecoconsciousness and the sustainability agenda to technological advances in materials and light. Just like bathwater, it’s all about getting the right mix! www.goddardlittlfair.com | INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK | 2017 | 177


IAN AND FIONA LIVINGSTON

Trend: Furniture By Ian and Fiona Livingston Co-Founders, Studiofibre Studiofibre is the dynamic architecture and design studio founded by Ian and Fiona Livingston in 2007, which created inspirational spaces for 21st Century brand leaders including Net-A-Porter, Farfetch, notonthehighstreet.com, The White Company and Agent Provocateur. Ian is an experienced designer with an architectural degree and has studied in Oxford, Barcelona and London. He spent a final diploma year studying under the architect [and dreamer] David Green of 1960s conceptual design group ‘Archigram’. Ian has also worked with both Terry Farrell & Partners and Sheppard Robson Architects. Fiona gained a degree in Art History from Nottingham University and pursued an early career in creative marketing. This exposed her to a wealth of artistic diversity and helped her develop an analytical approach towards design. Fiona spent six years as the Creative Director of a London-based commercial interior design company, before founding her own successful design consultancy ‘Fibre’ in 2002. Having joined forces with Ian in 2007, Studiofibre, a full-service architecture and design studio, was born. Here, Ian and Fiona offer that solution to ‘something personal’.

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ore and more people are now looking for something personal. In our digital age, we are all storytellers, and we are increasingly choosing to communicate visually. Interior s are an ideal medium and furniture is the focal point of interest in many cases. We are finding that our clients are increasingly wanting to commission bespoke pieces; furniture that is completely unique and created just for them and their specific space, or special pieces that add to the highly personal narratives they are curating within their living spaces. They want beautifully crafted furniture, which represents value for money, celebrates the beauty of the raw

Above: Bespoke Pixel Wall & Gemini Sofa by Studiofibre.



FURNITURE materials and has longevity. Urban dwelling and open plan living is on the rise. This means that communal areas have to work hard on multiple levels. We are playing hard and working hard at home these days. Living spaces have to look fantastic, r eflecting and enhancing the owner’s personal image, but they also need to be flexible. A space where 20 people gather for dinner on Saturday night, may need to be a playroom on Sunday, and a home office come Monday morning. Multifunctional spaces require agile, and often bespoke, furniture pieces, which meet the specific needs of the occupiers. Hidden storage is often a major priority, as is a design aesthetic which represents the personality of the owner. The first consideration when beginning the design of a piece of furniture has to be to think about the ultimate purpose of the piece and the functionality required. Once that is agreed then the aesthetic is key, as is the budget. We specialise in designing furniture, which has a strong narrative and story rather than being ‘design for design’s sake’ and we often use raw materials in unexpected ways. For example, we will often take a traditionally ‘back of house’ material, such as plywood, and turn it into a highly luxurious piece of furniture. An unexpected, and often humorous, twist is part of the Studiofibre signature. We are a small team of designermakers. Sophisticated tooling, which until recently was only accessible by the big name manufacturers, is now within the reach of artisans and craftsmen like us. This has allowed us to successfully experiment with creative ideas and to achieve new

Above: Button Bench, by Studiofibre. effects and finishes. Budget is all-important, as is the context, so knowing these two elements when we start working with a client is key. With bespoke pieces, we like to design with the space in mind, and go to great lengths to understand the individual style of our client. Only when we know what makes them tick, what functionality we need to achieve, and what the piece needs to ‘say’, do we start the design-process. It’s all about you and your desires for a great piece of furniture. We’d advise clients to curate their homes as they would their wardrobe. A careful mix of highend and high-street can achieve a wonderful, highly personal effect. Not everything needs to be bespoke or expensive. Go for key timeless investment pieces, and don’t be too led by current trends, or things can date too quickly. Consider the practicalities (multifunctional pieces, storage etc) and ensure that whatever you choose is a reflection of your own personal style. Escaping to a boutique hotel is

often an inspirational experience, which leads clients to want to recreate something special they have discovered there within their own home. Hotel pieces have to be robust, and highly practical, as well as looking fantastic and providing the guests with a memorable experience. At Studiofibre we design experiences, hand-crafted pieces that people enjoy discovering, love using, and that are ultimately highly desirable and memorable. Our furniture is also built to last. 2017 will see a continuation of the trend for the bespoke and customisation. People want their money to go further, so multifunctional pieces will continue to be in demand. We live increasingly digital lives, so our appreciation of handcraftsmanship and beautiful quality is heightened. We are increasingly using our living spaces as an integral part of the narrative of our personal lives (both on social media and in the real world) so interiors are an important per sonal statement. www.studiofibre.com



TIFFANY DUGGAN

Trend: Colour By Tiffany Duggan Founder and Design Director, Studio Duggan Studio Duggan is a leading design studio creating distinctive and well considered interiors for high-end residential and boutique commercial projects. Founded by Tiffany Duggan in 2011, Studio Duggan is quickly gaining a desirable reputation for its highly crafted and dynamic projects, complimented by a comprehensive and personal interior design service. Tiffany’s background in set design and interiors formed the perfect foundation from which to establish Studio Duggan. West London serves as the Studio’s base, where Tiffany leads a passionate and creative team of 14. With an emphasis on form, colour, texture, scale and an expertly curated mix of old and new, projects are approached holistically and underpinned with a total respect for the clients’ briefs. With over 10 years of experience in the design sector, Tiffany studied Theatre Practice and Scenic Art at the Central School of Drama in North London. After working as a scenic artist and editorial stylist, Tiffany pursued her passion for interior design and received an Interior Design Diploma from the prestigious KLC School of Design. Here Tiffany applies her love of colour to deliver inspiring advice for our readers.

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fter a period of seemingly prohibitive colour choice, with all 50 shades of grey touted as ‘the new...’ everything, we are now noticing a distinct resurgence to a love of using colour in the home. Grey is still big news, but it’s less drab, we are using deeper, sludgy, charcoal toned greys, which set off other bolder colours and patter ns beautifully. Dark, rich, inky hues are here to stay in 2017, but they are getting more heavily saturated. Navy walls do a remarkably good job of showcasing other elements of a scheme and work particularly well with Indian yellows, tan leathers, burnt oranges and almost all shades of green. Neutrals are becoming warmer with yellow and pink base

Above: Charmwood property, designed by Studio Duggan.



COLOUR pigments. Blue-based neutrals are still in demand, but approach with caution and make sure you choose complimentary yellow tones to provide balance and warmth. Black is also wonderfully striking and surprisingly liveable and sets other colours off very well. I usually try to have at least two or three black elements in any colour scheme as it helps to ground a space. But the most popular colour heroes of the moment have to be pinks and greens, which were surely invented to be paired together. From dusky to neon pinks and mossy to emerald greens, the whole spectrum works beautifully together and is very of the moment in both interiors and fashion, which remains a big influence on key interiors trends. Metal finishes are also enjoying a period of respite from cool grey tones metals such as chrome and nickel, and the trend for brass, bronze and black metals shows no sign of abating. Of particular note, is unfinished brass, which takes on the most beautiful worn patina over time. Those more politically minded amongst us may take the current popularity for honest, worn and authentic materials and colours to symbolise the grass-r oots movement of recent times. We are certainly seeing colour used in more organic, imaginative and primordial ways. Flat colour is giving way to layered colour. I love the effect of using two or three different paint colours on one wall. Farrow and Ball’s ‘Pink Ground’, ‘Setting Plaster’ and ‘Dead Salmon’ do a marvellous job of replicating a raw plaster look when applied in sweeping strokes with a large brush as oppose to a roller. This ‘back to basics’ movement has broader ramifications and sees us appreciating the beauty of

Above: Hogarth property, designed by Studio Duggan imperfections and colour in a raw state; polished concrete, plaster and worn leathers are all examples of this. This pared back, dusky palette is the perfect backdrop to bolder colours such as bottle greens, strong yellows and bright pinks or pinks. One of my favourite colour combinations to follow this principal is a moody, khaki wall with a hint of vermillion red. At Studio Duggan we are using colour in areas more recently viewed as a neutral domain. We recently painted a small powder room ceiling in a stunning, deep, red lacquer, which worked really

well, but is of course easily changeable for those unsure of taking the plunge. If colour scares you, start with colours we perceive as ‘neutral’. For example, in fashion we see denim as a neutral but in reality of course it isn’t. The interior design equivalent of this is a mix of battered tan leathers, botanically inspired moss greens, burnt siennas or dusky pink nudes. We are so accustomed to seeing these colours in nature that they are a good starting point for people just starting to experiment with colour. You can then slowly layer upon this semi-neutral base,



TIFFANY DUGGAN with striking, colourful artwork and unusual accessories. If you’re looking to introduce colour into your home, curtains, cushions, lampshades, throws and quality linens are the finishing touches that enliven any colour scheme and are a good starting point before painting walls. For an ‘on-tr end’ look, try using worldly textiles such as Ikats to add a pop of colour and a touch of exotic flair. If you have the budget, we adore Rifat Ozbek cushions and Arum Fellow embroidered textiles. If working to a stricter budget, Pooky offer a huge range of colourful and inexpensive lampshades. Also gaining popularity are marbled papers and fabrics, which do a fantastic job of injecting a riot of colour in a surprisingly subtle way. Rosi de Ruig’s beautiful marbled lampshades are on my personal shopping list, along with Beata Heuman’s marbelised scatter cushions. A little colour goes a long way, so if you are nervous of taking the plunge, edge a cushion in a bright contrast trim or buy beautiful but practical glassware and ceramics.

Art also, is as ever a brilliant way to add bold colours, particularly for those of us marginally less brave. Studio Duggan’s signature style is fairly eclectic and we like our projects to have a carefully curated, balanced mix of old and new. Colour is something we use again and again to pull together and unite different eras and styles to create a cohesive, liveable and calm aesthetic. I recently bought five different vintage chairs from an antiques market for a client and had them all painted my favourite shade of yellow, ‘Yellow Cake’, by Farrow and Ball, to give them the feel of a set, without being too ‘matchy’. Colour is essentially all about how you want a space to ‘feel’. It has been used for centuries to evoke mood and wellbeing, with red being traditionally used in dining rooms to stimulate the appetite and create energy. Blue on the other hand is associated with safety, relaxation and serenity. Whilst today’s use of colour tends to be more layered than a blanket covering in one shade; the choices we make do affect how

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we feel in the spaces we call home. If you are in need of inspiration a good tip is to find a conceptual image that really resonates with you and use it as colour inspiration. Not necessarily something interiors related, it could be a still life painting, anything that evokes the right mood, and then use this as a guide, paying careful attention to the proportions of colour used. If you have more conviction in your preferences, then you can’t go wrong by going with your gut. Personally I like moody, muted neutrals, interspersed with a hit or two of vibrant, unexpected colour. Whatever you do, do not choose an on-tr end accent colour and use it with reckless abandon throughout your home. The end result will be clichéd and short lived. But don’t err on the side of caution either, if you are struggling to decide between a safe colour choice or something a little more radical, then be daring, you won’t regret it. Fortune favours the brave, as they say. www.studioduggan.com @StudioDuggan



SALLY STOREY

Trend: Lighting By Sally Storey Design Director, John Cullen Lighting

Sally developed her passion for lighting whilst training as an architect at Bristol University. Now considered one of the country’s leading lighting experts, Sally heads up the lighting design team at John Cullen and spends much of her time travelling all over the world to design lighting schemes for individual and corporate clients. With her classical and understated approach to lighting, Sally has been responsible for designing numerous town houses, penthouses, apartments, country houses, villas, chalets and yachts around the world. Sally has written three very successful, well-received books on the subject of lighting, often contributes to national and international press and is regularly asked to speak at top interior design and architectural events. Here, Sally shares her insights into lighting for the home.

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very year there seem to be greater challenges to get the lighting right. Either it is changing energy regulations or just the sheer technical development of lighting itself. Never before has a light source changed so much in so many different ways for architectural lighting. The miniaturisation of fittings has opened up numerous new opportunities to incorporate lighting. New small 1w Lucca uplights can be used to add drama to a fireplace or uplight a rustic stonewall to create a dramatic entrance. When lighting joinery, previously heat based problems with woods and veneer are now a problem of the past. Lighting can be easily integrated into shelves either as

Above: Bulthaup Kitchen lit by John Cullen Lighting



LIGHTING IN THE HOME

Above: Lucca uplights to wall John Cullen Lighting

backlighting, front lighting or as miniature shallow downlights, creating sparkle, like the tiny Luccini which has a 30mm diameter. Shelving of joinery lighting provides a soft light source in the house that reduces the need for so many downlights and creates more interest. In the home office think how fabulous the room is with beautifully lit files. There are so many LED strips available that choosing the correct one can be a minefield. Showrooms like the John Cullen Lighting showroom can demonstrate all the different effects, so are worth visiting. The price range of LED strips vary massively and there are reasons for this and low cost is not usually the best! The difference is created in the colour temperature. You want a cool fresh colour for daytime either 3000k or 2700k (Seen on the shelving below on the left) along with a soft warm colour for the evening such as 2400k (seen on the shelving

below on the right). The colour rendition index (CRI) determines the way we read objects being lit in their true colours for inferior quality strips this means. The shelving and objects displayed will lack lustre and feel flat. A high CRI will ensure a crispness similar to halogen. Other areas that are great to light are window reveals as this frames the space and adds depth to the space. In a kitchen, think of creating a layered lighting scheme and combine this with other effects. Add some linear lighting above units to reflect more light into the space and also below the seating area of an island along with some downlights to provide task lighting to the island and work surfaces and you have the most versatile space to live in. Period properties can also benefit from enhancements from the latest LED technology. Whether enhancing the original features of an impressive hallway or uplighting to show off an

impressive original ceiling, lighting will ensure that your visitors see these period features when it is dark outside. The changes to the lighting have even been to the standard bulb for your tables lamps. There are now dim to warm solutions but always check the dimmability before installing. Another great move has been in the development of the crazy filament bulbs. From the Squirrel lamp with zigzag filament, to an oversized filament lamp with a warm 2400k coloured tint, which becomes a light fitting in itself, whether suspended individually or in groups, being bold is the new lighting a la mode. Every year something seems to feature and this year definitely seems to be the year of the filament lamp with a war m glow to contrast with the original cold light of the LED. www.johncullenlighting.com



ALIX LAWSON AND CHARLOTTE ROBB

Trend: Home Office Design By Alix Lawson and Charlotte Robb Co-founders, Lawson Robb Lawson Robb is an interior architecture and design studio in London, whose clients are some of the world’s most prominent and influential families and businesses. Lawson Robb delivers dynamic design leadership through a disciplined approach and thorough understanding of its clients’ expectations. The studio is committed to delivering seven-star service commensurate with a clients’ experiences. 80 per cent of clients are international, based in London or with homes around the world. Through longstanding client relationships, Lawson Robbs challenges boundaries to create oneoff, highly coutured, exciting, yet sophisticated and livable spaces. The studio’s free-form creative energy has its roots in a very clear and disciplined framework, producing timeless yet bold and energetic designs. Lawson Robb’s interior architecture and design team is itself international and experienced in both residential and five-star-plus hospitality. Lawson Robb’s designs challenge the status quo, and always deliver innovations through materials and a sculptural approach to space. Here, the studio at Lawson Robb provides some insight into this fast-growing home office concept.

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ith regards to home offices or studies, some clients are very knowledgeable about what they want, while others need a brainstor m. Every client wants a workspace but that should double as an area for meetings, contemplation, or simply to meet and talk with friends over an exquisite cup of coffee. Often, the private club feel works best for studies and home workspaces. In our 30,000 sq ft home in Dubai, the study was inspired by a London members’ club. It needed to be timeless yet elegant, and innovate in terms of the clients’ expectations. So, we created a welcoming and intimate space, not clinical and office-like. The colour palette in this project was smoky, driven by the amber

Above: Furniture should be fit for purpose and help to create the right level of lighting where possible



HOME OFFICE DESIGN

Above: Some clients opt for a bright, open and airy space, harmonious and calming. hues of cognac, fine Scotch, cigars or wine. As with a members’ club, the furniture is functional yet comfortable, so we specified big clubby chairs, tables with discreet storage, cigar boxes and drinks tables. Previously it was thought that you had to have a large home before you could accommodate a study or home office. No matter what the size, home offices and studies can be incorporated. With modern life, one wants the option of being able to work from home, whatever the work, whether as a parent or company director. One needs a space to write, think, contemplate, talk with friends. Also because some appointments have to happen at home during the working week, having the option to work efficiently, from a dedicated space, is essential. Studies can be created within a living room, for example, using partitions, screens, curtains or shutter s. Of course we design it with love so that even in the smallest spaces, one can have quality time. Every project is different, charismatic and of course, personal to you, the client. The location provides a sense of place. A study in Dubai is bound to have a different approach compared

with the one in London. All these destinations command their own approach to materials or colour palette. From the Caribbean to Miami, we might incorporate linens, raffia carpets and a fresh colour scheme. In London however, the tendency would be for rich British waxy leathers with a hint of suede and velvet. In the Middle East, inspiration can come from the beauty of the sand dunes or earth tones. But sometimes clients want a mix of cultures and palettes, which is why we brought the British club look to Dubai. We are creating a sense of visual drama in every new space and this is how we continue to innovate. Listening to your stories helps us develop strong relationships and understand your motivations for this type of space in the home. The study will then reflect the colour, passion for materials and a sense of place for the location, whether that is overlooking the garden, ocean or even on the lower ground floor. The majority of our clients work from home, at least part of the time. Even if they don’t want a separate study, they will ask for a working area. This can work really well in bedrooms, where the

study area does not have to look as rigid as a desk. It can be whimsical, quite artistic and creative, where you can enjoy a cocktail as much as do some work. In a corporate environment, office furniture needs to accommodate many workers and fit within the business style. The nature of one’s role, whether that is the legal or marketing team, has little bearing on the office look. But at home, which is your kingdom, or queendom, the study is very personal. You can be a makeup artist for example, surrounded by brushes and books, or a financier treasuring collections and objet d’arts. For 2017 I think we’ll see the number of those working from home continue to increase, whether you set up as an individual worker, or are able to work from home as part of a larger business. Being able to work from home also tends to serve the community better, with less transportation and traffic, and accommodating more flexible working patter ns. Increasingly it will become a very important part of the house and therefore an integral part of the designers’ brief. www.lawsonrobb.com



MAURIZIO PELLIZZONI

Trend: Home Styling By Maurizio Pellizzoni Founder and Creative Director, Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd Since founding his consultancy, Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd, more than seven years ago, Maurizio has applied his Italian appreciation of style and design to a range of residential and commercial projects. Based in the Chelsea Design Quarter, Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd has many of Europe’s best suppliers and services on its doorstep and over the years Maurizio has fostered relationships with the most highly skilled builders, architects and specialists in the field. Personal relationships with clients are central to Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd’s work ethos. Maurizio has created interiors for listed, period properties, new buildings, spacious country mansions and bijou townhouses in the UK and abroad. Maurizio’s aesthetic is inspired by the glamour of Lake Como, cosmopolitan New York, and daily life in London where he lives. He spent more than a decade as part of the creative team at Ralph Lauren Home where he directed the presentation of collections in London, Milan and Brussels. Maurizio completed a BA in Interior Architecture at London Metropolitan University and is a member of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). Here, Maurizio lends his expertise to the trick of successful home styling.

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ne of the most popular requests from most of my clients is to make a space homely and liveable. On a few occasions I’ve had clients come to me with images to illustrate exactly what they don’t want to see in their home. These pictures tend to feature generic styling that’s created something luxurious but lacks character. Very often, clients ask me to incorporate some of the furniture and accessories they already own. This is extremely important to me as these items can really determine the feel of the room. Now more than ever people want to enjoy their homes. They want to be able to come home and feel good in each and every room, whilst also being able to entertain friends and family. In London

Above: Taken from Maurizio’s design of the GQ Bachelor pad, where styling goes to another level.



HOME STYLING especially, property sizes are getting smaller so this is probably one of the biggest changes and challenges for designers as we need to make sure we understand the space and the client’s needs. Artwork is usually a good way to add something unique to the space and to fill an empty wall space. The first thing I always do is look at the space and what we are working with. Understanding the space is very important as we can use some of the accessories to complement the existing architectural aspects of the room. For my GQ Bachelor Pad shoot, I selected the space for the styling and used the colours of the old church to carefully choose what we finally used on the set. Designing for the retail sector is very different than from the residential sector. With retail, the space needs to be a window for the business, and for residential projects, the interior is more personal. Nevertheless, you can definitely find a great deal of inspiration from the retail world, as most of the time they are pioneers for using some of the latest materials or accessories to visually create a ‘wow’ impact. For us designers, it’s very easy to envisage the final result, which can be a challenging concept for the client. Even when styling a property, clients need reassurance that final choices for the interior will work perfectly for their lifestyle. An easy way to create that trust, reassurance and understanding is to take them to see retail spaces where inspiration has been drawn upon. Travelling, fashion and movies have always been a great inspiration for my designs. This is still the case now after nearly 10 years of launching my design studio. Whenever I travel for business or pleasure I always look

Above: Style your home in items that hold meaning to you. Books and pieces of luggage that have stand-out quality. for new ideas and take lots of images of what I think could work on future projects. Fashion and cinema are the best ways to keep up with the latest trends. I always try to keep my clients involved as much as possible and take them to see new showrooms or even restaurants to help them to perceive some of the design ideas and concepts. When striking up a new relationship with a client, it’s always very important for me to understand the client and how they live, what they like to do in their private time, but also anything related to fashion and design. To understand the client is the most important aspect of our work as without knowing them, we take a risk of designing something totally different to their expectations. Every client has an idea of what they want from us, which is often something they find hard to explain, so it is our job to be patient and take you hand in hand through the design process. When incorporating new and original styles into your home, I would say don’t be scared of doing it but be very conscious of how the old style of your home

and the new ideas work together. One of the biggest mistakes in styling is to have too many belongings or items that don’t complement each other. The best way to incorporate hotel design trends into a home project is to scale them down and just choose some of the aspects of these trends. If you see something you love while travelling, there is nothing to say you cannot incorporate it, but it must be to the scale of one’s own home. One thing not to forget is the scale of the project you are working on. Even if it’s a large family mansion, the size of the rooms are not likely to be on the same scale as those in a hotel setting. Make it work for your property. For 2017 we’re increasingly moving towards designing unique and personalised interiors. The best way for a designer to fulfil a home styling brief is to capture the client’s ideas and turn them into interior spaces. The use of luxury materials is becoming more appreciated, so we will see more of these in the year to come. mauriziopellizzoni.co.uk



VERITY WOOLF

Trend: Accessories and Antiques By Verity Woolf Founder and Design Director, Woolf Interior

Verity Woolf founded WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design in 2005. The studio, based in Portobello, Notting Hill, West London, boasts an impressive portfolio of high-end residential and commercial projects. These projects evoke an underlying eccentric timelessness, which evolves from a broad and dynamic approach to design. The combination of the team’s distinct abilities and Verity’s wide-ranging philosophy allow WOOLF to creatively deliver all aspects of interior spaces. The WOOLF design team apply in-house specialisms and diverse expertise with a highly versatile approach to the growing and demanding world of interiors. The team has a professional and robust work ethic with key focuses on a commitment to budgets and streamlined integrated time-lines. The WOOLF team has collaborated with several eminent architects and a number of notable clients in the past. Here, Verity shares her passion for accessories and antiques for creating beautiful homes.

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e have found that the most popular requests in terms of accessory needs, are to do with combining one off quirky items with really beautifully hand crafted pieces. Sourcing unusual statement accessories is usually a key requirement of any characterful home. Currently, we are seeing that web platforms such as Pinterest, Houzz, Instag ram and 1st Dibs give clients and industry professionals exposure to an incredibly wide range of choices in accessories. Equally consumers and designers are confidently mixing up new and antique objects in spaces. The most important consideration when incorporating accessories and antiques into a

Above: Verity’s headshot image courtesy of James Bedford



ACCESSORIES AND ANTIQUES home is that existing accessories will blend well with new ones. We will think through how accessories tie into the overall space, providing focal points without cluttering surfaces . Antiques give a space the integrity of a story and contemporary items are about exploring the present. Designers will always be able to find original and unique pieces for their clients. The retail sector offers such an extraordinary array of choices from the affordable options online such as Rockett St. George right the way up to Holly Hunt. Drawing from both the retail and trade sector will give the project its character and originality, so clients should keep an eye open for key pieces found on the high street and in boutiques they visit. We are really inspired by great antiques and contemporary accessory designers who we see at the various design shows, furniture markets and trade fairs throughout the year, such as PAD, Luxury Made, Decorative Antiques Fair and Master piece. Part of the enjoyment of working with clients is to be able to take them along to shows and give them the experience of looking at works first-hand. One of the most interesting aspects of working with a client at the beginning of a project is gauging their response to antiques. We might be sourcing Russian antiques of a particular era whilst also looking at British and Italian antiques of an earlier era. It is useful to have an understanding of whether the history of the piece is more important than the condition of it. We advocate being fluid with your approach to combining new and original accessories. There are no rules. Choosing items that are beautifully hand-crafted will

Above: Traditional mantlepiece accessories against a DeGournay L'Eden jungle backdrop. Image courtesy of Simon Kennedy always bring a sophistication and elegance to any space. Judging from the work we have seen recently, the biggest presence is the profound use of metals; coated metals, raw metals, silvered metals, smooth metals, textured metals, which will continue to prevail in 2017. T he emphasis on bespoke metal-working is giving accessories and furniture a very sculptural feel. In antiques we have noticed a shift from shabby reclaimed items to much more tailored statement pieces.

“We advocate being fluid with your approach to combining new and original accessories.”

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STEPHANIE COUTAS

Trend: Textiles By Stephanie Coutas Designer, Stephanie Coutas

Stephanie Coutas is first and foremost a devotee to craftsmanship and savoir-faire, who also designs plush, elegant and warm spaces. She subtly fuses her love of beautiful workmanship and romanticism to create neoclassical and contemporary interiors imbued with modern magic. Stephanie was brought up in Asia and spent most of her childhood abroad in stylish locations, which sparked her passion for beautiful homes and interiors. She began her professional life in fashion before opening her interior design agency, 1001 maisons, recently named SC Editions, where she works with a team of architects, decorators and designers on private homes, hotels and yachts in France and abroad. Stephanie is currently showing her own new Paris home. Completely renovated and redesigned by Stephanie, it is situated opposite the Place des Etats Unis, a two-minute walk from the famous Avenue Montaigne and Champs Elysees.

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efore anything else, our clients are asking for unique and luxurious finishings for their projects. Once the main design decisions have been made, they will ask for comfortable seating, fabrics with a soft touch and those that are easy to maintain. I work a lot with palettes of white and light colours and shades throughout my projects and so texture plays an important part in the mor e neutral tones. I think the biggest changes in textile design and manufacture have come with evolution of technical fibres, allowing new development and ideas. For example, I use fabric threads with light inside from St Gobain to create wall panel décors or cotton/silk mix with lur ex threads

Above: Tremoille, designed by Stephanie Coutas



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Above: Tremoille, designed by Stephanie Coutas allowing a very soft glow at night on curtains. The introduction of technology here has really advanced what I can achieve. In carpets, we now have new fibres, which can be used to make white carpets to great effect, not only can it be used with a very humid and salty environment like on yachts or in a bathroom, but also outdoors. This was previously not as achievable as weather forces would taint and tarnish the fabrics. I am developing a collection of carpets with Taiping Company from this new fibre and I love this idea of a beautiful product, looking like a silk carpet that can be used anywhere as a décor. Designing a new product that mixes beauty and function is very satisfying. Copper, brass, silver, metallic threads inside glass

panels or combined with fabrics are very in fashion and I continue to see this in my client briefs. As a fashion designer, I have developed a passion for textiles and textures, patter ns and embroideries in all their forms. For private residences, I work with the idea of developing a colour tone throughout the house. Then, I will elaborate on a panel of finishing around the colour tone. Silk velvet with metallic paint with tw o or three different motifs, leather threads mixed with wool, silk embroideries on leather. The options are endless and my clients are looking for the best, unique and exclusive designs. Their home has to look like no other. I pride myself on having the knowledge to be able to realise

clients’ textile dreams. I think fashion collections and general fibres are driving force in textiles across the interiors industry. Home collections, nowadays, follow the tempo of the general atmosphere of the world. We want natural, anti-aller gic fibres to create a healthy home, beautiful and sophisticated but peaceful and joyful, I think this is what people want in their homes. Innovation is our first priority within the design studio. My office is a lab of ideas and new developments, samples are strewn everywhere and our partners and craftsmen are working to realise these ideas on a constantly evolving basis. As a client, with expectations for your home, don’t be afraid to ask us for something that seems impossible, we can



STEPHANIE COUTAS work to find a resolution that you will love. Be bold in your choices. As designers we love clients with creative ideas and a passion for fabrics and textiles. When embarking on a new design journey with a client, old or new, I like to sit with them for a few hours, listen to their general ideas then show them samples, fabrics and watch their reactions. Usually after the fir st meeting I know exactly where I am heading and how their project is going to look. The journey has to be passionate. Passion is the key and our clients can feel it. My biggest reward is seeing them happy and proud of their project. My advice to clients is to be daring. Being chic is not about being perfect but about daring to have a house which looks and feels like its owner. www.stephaniecoutas.com

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SIMONE SUSS

Trend: Art in Interiors By Simone Suss Founder, Studio Suss Ltd Simone Suss studied interior design at Inchbald and following graduation, set up Studio Suss Ltd. With a talent for spatial planning and expert knowledge in art sourcing, Simone transforms and realises creative ideas into design spaces. Studio Suss specialises in telling clients’ stories through a very personal interior space, whether this is an important art collection, a fashion brand or a particular passion. Simone is a member of the BIID, BFC Fashion Trust and is a Patron of the Royal Academy of the Arts. These links to the fashion and art worlds influence her designs so that spaces are contemporary, interesting and timeless. Recent projects include a collaboration with Sophia Webster on the interior of her London retail store, a new build in Hampstead, developments in Knightsbridge and Soho. With a love of both established and emerging British brands, Simnone uses; Robin Day, Auxilium Salvage, Lyngard, &New, Anglepoise, Biggs & Quail, Nocturne, Stuart Scott, Crucial Trading, Penelope Hope, Copper & Silk, Lee Kirkbride, and Juliet Travers, amonst many others to achieve beautiful designs for her clients. Here, Simone connects the world of art with home interiors.

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he most popular request from clients we receive is to assist them with buying art for their home that they will love, and will also complement their interior scheme. Clients require assurances that the works they buy are strong from a curatorial perspective. While they should only buy pieces that they love they want to know that they are making informed and wise buying decisions. Sometimes we are required to work a favourite piece of art into the scheme. Whether it’s the theme, texture or colour of the art it’s great to work subtle nuances into the interior schemes to enhance the space. We have had a long history of working with collectors in creating interior s that

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ART IN INTERIORS complement their collection or commissions. Socially, one of the biggest changes is the accessibility of the art market, given the prolific nature of art fairs such as Freize in London and The Armory Show in New York as well as the more contemporary programming at major institutions and dedicated contemporary spaces and galleries. This trend has led to a new breed of collectors and art buyers embracing the desire to own and display art in their home and commercial spaces. When designing or building a new space, we work with either existing collections or an opportunity to buy new works or have works commissioned. When selecting art for spaces it really depends on the functional priorities of the space of the room, how it is lit (both naturally and at night) and also the budget for the art. For example, a family friendly kitchen has a different aesthetic and functional requirement to a dining room and therefore the art selections are different. Considerations are always lead by the client and the room that we are designing. If a piece makes a client feel energised and excited then it’s more appropriate for a lounge than a relaxing bedroom space. Retail is a really exciting area for interiors at the moment, in part down to a need to make consumers ‘experience’ a brand rather than simply buying online. We recently collaborated with Sophia Webster on her Mount Street store and incorporated her brand in many different ways. Hooks were heels from her shoes, the plasterwork and cornicing was based on her flamingo motifs and her signature colour palette was worked into the furniture etc. As people spend more time

Above: Great Marlborough St, designed by Studio Suss shopping online, retail environments need to work harder to entice clients into the stores and creating branded environments is key to this. There are also so many ways of personalising finishes with colours and branding that it’s often the retailers leading the way with this. Retailers are seeing the power of art to entice consumers into their stores and invigorate interest in their brand. For example, when Eddie Peake did an installation at the Victoria Beckham store last year he added a vibrant blue word sculpture to a neutral interior, completely changing the feel of the space. This was a brave choice by Victoria.

We take inspiration from a wide variety of sources. In addition to attending many trade shows including Maison & Objet,100% Design, Decorex, PAD etc, we also attend art fair s, gallery openings and fashion shows. As a patron of The Royal Academy of Arts and Member of the British Fashion Council Fashion Trust, we have access to the latest exhibitions and trends. This breadth of influential design across art and fashion continues to inspire our designs and we are constantly innovating in the use of materials and colours that galvanize our schemes. That said, we keep our designs as enduring as possible so that they are



SIMONE SUSS contemporary and relevant but also timeless. When educating clients they are as involved as they want to be. Sometimes we’ll discuss innovations and it’s a more collaborative approach. Other clients just want the benefit of our expertise and give us a freer reign in the design process. We also love Instagram as it showcases some of the best in design and is a great tool for immediate inventiveness. At the beginning of a design journey we really like to understand which artworks a client has in their collection, which ones they would like to display, and works that they are looking to purchase or commission. Understanding where a client wishes a piece of art to live will often dictate the lighting scheme used and can influence the palette for certain areas. Working with clients is very

personal and we really endeavour to understand each individual client’s taste. Too often in interior design a home is finished and the art is added as an afterthought. We advise our clients to think about their home and their art throughout the entire design process. This enables a more holistic approach so that the entire scheme including the furniture, colour palette, lighting and art are brought together with stunning visual impact. We often prepare drawings and elevations for schemes that include the art so that our clients get to see the space in its entirety during the decision making process. The great thing about art is tha t it is constantly evolving. Most recently at Frieze there were stunning pieces by Edmund De Waal (Breathtur n) and Hans Op De Beeck (Silent Library) that were sculptures devoid of any

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colour at all and really striking by their simplicity and beauty. Technology is allowing artists to experiment with new media and boundaries are constantly being pushed with the use of colour, materials and media. At the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Kutlug Atamans’s spectacular Portrait of Sakip Sabanci is made up of 10,000 LCD screens. Just like the world of interiors, the art world is innovating and changing at a great pace. I am constantly amaz ed by the new works at any given show and so excited to see what 2017 brings . Art is also reflective of the environment so it will be interesting to see how the new political era of Brexit and Trump affect art in 2017.

www.StudioSuss.com


Robert Douglas

Art that makes a statement

01273 385000 | www.robertdouglasartist.co.uk | [email protected]


EMIL HUMBERT AND CHRISTOPHE POYET

Trend: Wine Cellar Design By Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet Co-Founders, Humbert & Poyet

Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, are two architects who joined forces to form Humbert & Poyet. The design and fashion enthusiasts both studied in Paris, the former as a state-qualified architect (Paris-Belleville National School of Architecture graduate) and the latter as a CFAI interior designer (Académie Charpentier graduate). It all began in 2007 when Emil Humbert, from Paris, opened his architecture firm and Christophe Poyet, from Monaco, had just graduated. Humbert & Poyet was founded a year after they first met. Their projects focus on elegant and meticulous designs to create timeless spaces using premium materials such as stone, wood and bronze. Naturally, the most important thing is to reflect the client’s personality and respect the soul of the site. Here, Emil and Christophe share their vision for truly unique and beautiful wine cellar spaces.

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e it in Bordeaux, Bourgogne or Italy, architecture is an important part of most castles and vineyards; it greatly contributes to the making of the precious drink and the greatest architects of the world on their new cellars. The relationship that binds the vineyard and architecture together is part of a long history dating back to several centuries, it gave birth to a heritage of remarkable quality. Today we are eager to know more and more about the wine and the unique experiences associated to it. What architecture has to offer is the opening of a discourse on wine, which focuses on the past and places it in a language belonging to luxury. A fresh revival in this

Above: Images courtesy of Francis Amiand



WINE CELLAR DESIGN sector of design is now at work. The colours, materials and sounds that echo with a sense of sophistication within wine cellar settings are truly unique. Wood conveys greatness, the lights are dimmed, the ambiance is hushed. It is a place of solace and gratitude and bringing this space into the home will only serve to heighten your sense as a collector of wine and a lover of craft and design. The passion for wine and its commerce is developing throughout the world, wine cellars are striving to consolidate their position with an original presentation, and always attentive to their bond to the world of luxury and craftsmanship. Architectural design has no other purpose than to give the best response conditions for the presentation of wine functionality of materials and spaces, thermal conditions and the identification to the environment of the wine. Wine creates a discourse between craftsmanship and new technologies and allows us to have a different perspective, it allows us to tell a story and to create value. The history of its aromas and the layers of lands composing it, the wood pallet where it swells, and forms itself. These are all symbols of wine making and can be successfully integrated into a wine cellar space to represent the wine and it’s heritage. Metal from the barrels gives a more contemporary touch, in this sense stainless steel or bronze could be added to an interior to add modernity and yet still provenance. The colour palette you chose can link the wine you select. The smell of leather is also involved in the construction of a decor that blends discrete and elegant

Above: Images courtesy of Francis Amiand intentions. Wine cellar design can and should be discreet, a hidden chamber, or a secret bolt-hole, where fragrance, touch, taste and sight combine harmoniously. Ideas, designs and materials from the design sector have greatly informed decisions in wine cellar design. Refinement and luxury are fundamentals here, something which clients are no longer just asking for, but expecting. For 2017 we see memory and

connectivity as being big expressions in wine cellar design. Each wine allows us to timetravel through a sensory experience. For every discovery, a new design aesthetic could be applied, think about this when working with your designer to engage with your wine stock and create a space worthy of the wine. www.humbertpoyet.com



CHARLOTTE MURRELL

Trend: Garden Design By Charlotte Murrell Founder, Charlotte Murrell Landscape Design

Charlotte Murrell began her career in horticulture a decade ago, and now has her own landscape design practice in Winchester. Charlotte previously trained in Art, Sculpture, and Interior Design, before working as an assistant gardener at Trewidden Gardens in Cornwall, and then going on to retrain in Garden Design, launching her design practice in 2011. She is a pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers and an affiliate designer of the British Institute of Landscape Industries. Charlotte and her team believe that It is important to be flexible in their approach. Each project is unique and they begin the design process with that firmly in mind, spending time with clients, discussing their requirements and exploring ideas. Charlotte looks carefully at the potential and restrictions of the site, and the context of the house in its surroundings, to gain a thorough understanding of the space, before beginning the design process. Here, Charlotte talks about the importance of encouraging future generations into horticulture and her passion for landscape design.

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hrough my practice, I meet clients from all walks of life, with different criteria, styles and tastes for their outdoor space. I have the privilege of designing their gardens, which gives me a thrill each time I succeed in making their garden work for them. As with architecture or interiors, each space needs to function and please each individual client, making every project bespoke. This is not only a welcome challenge, but also a wonderful opportunity to try various ideas and test my skills in design, learning something new each time. Horticultur e for me is a hidden gem, which I wish I had discovered earlier in life. The only horticultural activity I r emember from school was planting a

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Above: Image courtesy of Martin Gardner sunflower seed in a polystyrene cup and watching it grow, which signifies how little emphasis was given to horticulture in the curriculum at the time. Had there been the opportunity to study it more, perhaps I would have arrived at my chosen career earlier in life, who knows? Without providing the next generation with exposure to nature and experience of horticultural pursuits, we aren’t giving them the chance to decide for themselves. This is being acknowledged more nowadays, with organisations like the RHS championing initiatives like Horticulture Matters, a scheme to further integrate horticulture into education and get it recognised as a valuable career. Sue Biggs, Director

General of the Royal Horticultural Society, wrote in the Horticultur e Matters 2014 report “T here is a growing crisis that is threatening our economy, environment and food security. This is the increasing lack of people joining the sector and the skills shortage that it brings.” This is relevant not only to the horticultural industr y but to the country as a whole. In my work, I notice at the grass roots level a lack of trained people to carry out maintenance for clients on completed gardens. Sadly, horticulture in all its forms has been a much maligned vocation over recent decades, where fast-paced developments in technology have enticed younger generations into a life away from

the soil and the wonders that spring from it. As an example to further compound this, in 2007 some of the words Oxford University Press no longer deemed relevant to modern-day childhood included acorn, adder, bluebell, buttercup, catkin, conker, dandelion, fern, hazel, heather, ivy, kingfisher, lark, mistletoe, nectar, newt, otter, pasture and willow, removing them from the Oxford Junior Dictionar y. Some examples of the words taking their places in the new edition include attachment, blockgraph, blog, broadband, bullet-point, celebrity, chatroom, committee, cut-and-paste , MP3 player and voice-mail. In doing this, aren’t we removing



CHARLOTTE MURRELL an opportunity for children to learn about our natural world? These are the people who will grow up, influence and manage our world in years to come; what precedents are we setting? As someone within this industry, I can see that we’re heading towards a potential catastrophe if more isn’t done to encourage school leavers to consider horticulture, in one of its many forms, as a desirable career. Horticultur e is not the fallback for those that cannot do anything else; it’s a career for enthusiastic and educated individuals wanting to make a difference. Now that I am a landscape and garden designer, I passionately believe in the value of a welldesigned garden, which not only adds value to a property, but also, and most importantly, enhances the quality of life of those who use it. With every outdoor space we design, we have the opportunity to improve our environment, and in doing so, the world around us. We do this through the design decisions we make, the elements and materials we choose (and

those we exclude), types of planting, and the consideration we give to wildlife, ecology, and water conservation in our design. These things are more important than ever to consider, now and going forwards. As designers, we can make a relatively small but positive impact on global warming, ecology, and the environment. If we all work together, that impact could be huge. When it comes to people’s homes, they traditionally focus first on the fabric of their house, then the interior finishes, and lastly if we’re lucky, the gardens. But the gardens can be equally as important in enhancing the enjoyment of the home. If architects, interior designers, and landscape designers work cohesively together to create living spaces, we could maximise the potential for your enjoyment and in turn, ultimate success for designer and homeowner. This can be done by linking finishes and materials between the house and garden, integrating the use of lighting, style and form, so they echo the interior within the garden. Views from the property

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into the garden and beyond could be utilised, bringing the garden into the house, and vice versa, producing one harmonious living space, rather than tw o disjointed ones. A garden can offer so much to its user, extending their living space for entertaining and relaxing. From alfresco dining on a beautiful terrace to the cool shade of a pretty tree, growing food, sumptuous planting, ambient lighting and tranquil water features, the list is endless. A beautiful, well-designed garden will complement the architecture and interior of a house, while providing an outdoor space that can give so much enjoyment to its users. The natural world is part of who we are, it’s the core of our existence, and a precious resource to be preserved. It’s crucial that we make it an essential part of every person’s education and experience growing up, hopefully instilling a love of the outdoors and a respect and enjoyment of nature for generations to come. www.charlottemurrell.co.uk



THOMAS GRIEM

Trend: Holiday Home Designs By Thomas Griem Founder, TG Studio

Thomas Griem is the Founder and Director of TG-Studio. His 20 years’ experience spans from residential, retail and office schemes in international locations from Hong Kong to New York. Thomas studied in Berlin and London, where he won the Hubert Sands Memorial award and graduated with a Bsc and Diploma in Architecture from the University of Westminster. In 1998 Thomas worked with Phillippe Stark for the global residential developer YOO and went on to co-found the successful interior design practice Target Living. After taking it to the prominent position of industry design leader, Thomas Griem decided to move on in 2011 by starting the creative venture that is TG-Studio. Here, Thomas shares his joy in designing holiday homes for clients.

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t is a dream for many of us to own a holiday home. For some of us this also constitutes the first step in moving to another country and adopting a more relaxed lifestyle. In any case, it is a big financial investment and most people will evaluate buying a holiday home just like any other venture or buying a second rental property on home ground in England. With interest rates at the lowest levels in a lifetime and banks’ lending again after the financial crisis, property looks a safe investment and if it makes sense financially, the advantage of owning a home from home with your family is extremely tempting. On the other side there is the burden of having another home,

Above: The ‘dream’ holiday home, Ibiza



HOLIDAY HOME DESIGNS

Above: Connecting indoor and outdoor spaces with holiday homes/villas is key the fear that all your time is used up by repairing the house rather than using it. T he potential that the investment may turn sour, that the potential costs have been underestimated, and the worry of exposing yourself and your family to months or years of, in an effort to create your ‘perfect home away’. This is where my strong advice is to employ a professional in England, a professional who is experienced in designing your dream project, who is easily reachable and who can organise as much of the project as you require; all the while ensuring the experience controlled, safe and fun. At TG-Studio w e start our involvement by listening to our future clients in order to understand what you want, how much you want to spend, what

quality of building you have in mind, your timeline and how much you want to get involved. After a first meeting we are able to evaluate budget, timescale and the extent of our involvement. When it comes to design we first ask our clients to upload images that inspire them of houses, interiors, hotels, furniture or even artwork to a Pinterest page we set up. All family members are encouraged to have a go and participate at this stage. We study the information and use this to organise a first presentation in which we show a selection of images of international villas inspired by your suggestions. In these creative meetings we talk also about practical issues and establish the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, along with architectural features inside and outside etc. We will encourage

the conversation to be creative but also factual with the aim of putting together a room requirement list and a room features list. For the experienced client this is collecting the brief. After that, the sketching and drawing begins in our studio and we will be working towards a second presentation, which focuses on realistic building ideas and solutions. If a client can read plans we will concentrate on plan and elevation drawings, for the less trained eye we will undertake 3D sketches or realistically 3D rendered images. After the design and look is agreed we can also organise the local team of architects, engineers and contractors and can oversee the build / refurbishment up to fully furnishing your dream house. In one sentence: we offer a one



THOMAS GRIEM stop shop; helping you to create a individually designed/r efurbished house, realised to the agreed budget to represent a sound investment. My belief is that a home from home must be practical but it should also be magical and fulfil dreams, which at the same time adds value. We are working predominately in the Balearics at the moment but to date have also completed homes in the Alps, France and Italy. We always try to create extremely comfortable properties with a local connection. In Mallorca and Ibiza I love using the local stones particularly the hammered stone tiles for the floor and rough stones for feature walls. Also the use of timber is something that brings organic softness to any home and I use it in bathrooms and more and more on ceilings. I remember my parents removing their timber ceiling from the 70s some years ago thinking it being too out of date and find it amusing how elements of design get reinvented and reintroduced. The bathrooms are also very important in any home but in holiday homes we designers have an extra opportunity to create fantastic spaces. Why? Because the storage requirements in a holiday home need to only cater for a few weeks essentials. As in a hotel, display space is more important. I like to create niches for towels and bath stands so that towels can be placed below. In addition, large worktops space around the sinks. A nice idea to make glass screens between toilet and shower look softer and more organic is to sandwich sheer linen fabric between two layers of glass. The effect is beautiful. Lastly and most importantly it is all about creating that one important space in your holiday

home, the space you will use most of the time, the space that defines the house, the holiday, the memories. In the warm weather holiday home this is the insideout space: here the garden and how it connects with the main living room will make your house. It will be its centre and present the quality of your lifestyle. Being

as aspirational as possible is what I advise. In the competitive market of holiday homes your property must stand out to get the best return, be it rental or sale. The biggest danger is to build something safe and boring! www.tg-studio.co.uk

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TARA BERNERD

Trend: Yacht Design By Tara Bernerd Founder, Tara Bernerd & Partners British Designer Tara Bernerd is Founder of the established interior architectura practice, Tara Bernerd & Partners. Working with an executive team of highly experienced architects and designers based out of the London Headquarters in Belgravia the focus for Bernerd is on the relevance of creative direction and interior design. Bernerd’s business interests continue to grow, working increasingly on a global platform with projects in New York, Chicago, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Switzerland. Key clients include Thompson Hotels, Sixty Hotels, Blackstone, the LeFraks, Berkeley Group, Lend Lease, Couture Homes, Grosvenor Asia and Asia Standard, plus select private clients. Tara Bernerd & Partners’ designs reflect intelligent space planning and layouts, with a strong use of texture and colour, which typify their projects. With a more edgy approach Bernerd’s work is renowned for creating warmth and atmosphere. Increasingly focusing on hotels, restaurants and commercial residential developments the practice is committed to making a difference through design. Here, Tara discusses yacht building and the inevitable lifestyle designing that goes with it.

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t's official: the yacht has morphed. Definitions of style and design have been reinvented and the most striking new lines are leaving anyone with a yacht-spotting fetish (m yself included) debating furiously. There’s also the sheer scale of today’s superyachts to consider. It appears that size, actually, does matter. As a result, the shipyards have become big brands and the go-to names of the industry include Lürssen, who are known for creating Azzam, Ice, Phoenix and countless other iconic vessels. German shipyard, Nobiskrug, have so far taken on the most futuristic stance, as seen in their latest design with Philippe Starck for the infamous superyacht, A. And then there are the classics,

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YACHT DESIGN

Above: image courtesy of Tara Bernerd & Partners where ultimately an owner becomes a custodian of an enchanted story and thanks to true dedication, love and care yachts such as Shemara still grace our seas. Personally, I like a Feadship: established in the 1920s and still creating the most beautiful and classic designs found at sea today. However, I might also be tempted by the chic answer to sailing perfected by the Italian shipyard, Perini Navi. Whatever the vessel, when we build a yacht we are still essentially building a lifestyle, so we of course work in close collaboration with the shipyards from the outset to ensure that our vision is fully aligned with theirs and that we are able to create something truly special. With yachts it is not so much about thinking outside the box for us, but rather making a world within the box. Layouts therefore form a crucial starting point for any yacht project we undertake as

they provide an essential framework from which we are able to build upon. By marrying open plan spaces with private, more seductive areas, we are able to cater to the needs of the modern yacht owner who not only wants a place to work or relax, but also requires stunning spaces to entertain guests. Personally I tend to avoid trends. ‘Home’ is key word for me. Given that so many people are in transit nowadays, can a yacht or hotel ever take the place of a home? And if so, how? For me, the cosy sanctuary of the bedroom is paramount and is still something that, despite all the technology in the world, we hold sacred. However, the way we feel about bathrooms is changing: you can’t have a throw-a way, cubby-hole for a bathroom on today’s superyachts, instead it needs to be a space of indulgence; a chic haven to escape to before the big party on deck. Through clever design and space-planning, my

team are able to meet the changing demands of today’s modern lifestyles in order to provide the ultimate yachting experience. And once our layouts are fully established, we then begin work on what I call the ‘layering process’. We don’t have a typical in-house style at Tara Bernerd & Partner s, but we are perhaps known for our ability to translate indigenous flavours into our designs. I like to establish a DNA for each project, and each one is unique by its inherent essence and location. With a yacht you have to approach things slightly differently because it is of course nomadic by its very nature. However, people still need to have a rooted feeling, a sense of place, and so as a designer once you have considered how the overall layout of the space is going to work, you can then bring in the touches which provide that all-important sense of character, introducing texture and warmth.



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It might be books, it might be a mixture of objects that you collect or an alluring piece of artwork, but it is those final touches that give an interior that crucial sense of character. So it’s no quick-fix, but instead there is a sincerity to this process and I think our work - be it on yachts, or in hotels or private residences is characterised by an integrity and a truth that gives each project a little more depth than if we had simply come in at the end of the process to dress the space.

Quality and workmanship are also of the utmost importance. This has never been more relevant in a world in which people are becoming more and more aware of the level of luxury that yachts demand. Indeed, attention to detail is magnified on board. We can have the concept, the vision, we can draw out the plans and create detailed design packages, but skilful construction and artisan expertise are vital in order to meet the expectations of an increasingly design-savvy audience.

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That said, the main thing about yacht design is to have fun! Across all of the yachts we have worked on, we have always attempted to create spaces that are luxurious and edgy, whilst still retaining a certain war mth and atmosphere. Finding this balance and oxygenating it throughout the entire design DNA can be a challenge – but I have always loved challenges and I hope to have many more to come. www.tarabernerd.com



MEGHANA BADIANI

Trend: History in Design By Meghana Badiani Founder, Eystan Interiors

Meghana Badiani KLC Dip. (Hons), is the owner of Elystan Interiors. Having worked in and around London after completing her diploma, Meghana built on her experience of working on high-end residential projects from central London apartments to country home retreats. Meghana believes that interior design is about creating a balance between the function of a space and the aesthetics. She enjoys creating timeless, elegant interiors that reflect the personalities of her clients. Every room has a story to tell. Elystan Interiors offers a personal and relaxed approach to designing your home. The company offers a full design service centred around the client, from spatial planning, installing detailed and quality joinery, lighting design through to choosing beautiful unique accessories to style a finished scheme. Here Meghana discusses mixing bygone eras with contemporary style.

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ow does one pair family heirlooms with contemporary items? As an interior designer, I would have to say instinct definitely has a part to play. Interior design is itself a creative art form, there are no rules in design, and so we use our instinct to combine styles. Personally, I look to interiors of people like that of the late Yves Saint Laur ent, or emerging designers such as Jean-Louis Denoit, and I'm inspired by their use of an incredible mix of periods and styles. They use scale and aesthetics in just the right proportions to produce elegant, glamorous and exciting interior s. One thing I have noticed is that clients want to break from the norm and feature eminently chic antique interior s in amongst their

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HISTORY IN DESIGN

Above: image courtesy of Sanka Edirisinge contemporary homes. By using pieces that look like they were passed down through generations, there is an air of old money and tradition. Whether it’s an apartment in Knightsbridge or a countr y home, it’s so much more interesting to mix styles and inject personality into a scheme. I always keep in mind that the home must look like it belongs to my client, rather than creating a generic ‘show home’ look. It was interesting to see how Bonhams London recently launched a new monthly auction series, the Home and Interiors Sale, which curates contemporary design and period pieces as well as art. T hey want to show buyers how combining period and contemporary styles and art can work in interiors. It’s nothing new, rather it goes to show a popular trend in high-end design.

There are of course true collectors who like to blend the old with the new, and not just for visual interest. They appreciate quality craftsmanship, where materials and techniques that were once used just aren't seen as often in new furniture. Interior design, like fashion, goes through trends that see references to eras gone by. ‘Mid-centur y modern’ is one of these trends that has seen a resurgence in the last few years. Our clients often ask us to source unusual, elegant pieces of furniture to make a statement. Mid-centur y pieces are frequently the style of design they are most drawn to. What is it that makes mid-centur y design so popular and how has it become such a strong narrative within contemporary interiors? Mid-Centur y Modern design is synonymous with the theory that

‘form follows function’. Typically, this style of furniture plays with a mix of organic shapes, clean lines and minimal embellishments. When you look closely at midcentury modern furniture, you can clearly see beautiful sculptural shapes, a clean, paredback feel and they're often made from materials like timber and steel, giving it that honest backto-basics look. Many factors have added to its popularity over the years, including the rise of sites like 1stdibs or the more accessible West Elm, as well as the accurate, curated set designs of TV programmes like Mad Men. I feel we have been taken on a nostalgic journey and become familiar with these pieces, which we want to recreate in our own homes. I have some top tips on how you can mix bygone eras and contemporary styles:



MEGHANA BADIANI START WITH A NEW-BUILD There are so many stereotypes around how new-builds have no character or soul. But actually, what could be more exciting than creating your own footprint? You can create the right space (with a talented architect!), which has the right amount of light, good proportions and introduce interesting old furniture and modern art to design themes that suit your lifestyle. PROPORTION Look at the shape and the size of the furniture you put into a room. How does that particular piece of furniture relate to other elements into the room, from light fixtures to accessories? An oversized antique in a small

space can look overpowering; likewise, a delicate piece in an overcrowded large room will just be swallowed up. Use your instinct to guide you. BE ORIGINAL Take some inspiration, be that from trade shows or looking at other designers and put your own twist on it. Make it your own! I like to use unexpected colour combinations or clash patter ns. My Indian heritage is a great source of inspiration on how to use colour, texture and patter n in unusual and unexpected ways. Contrast definitely makes things interesting. As a designer, it’s your aim to create serene and beautiful schemes, so the decor and design

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should reflect a space where you can relax and be comfortable. Eclectic interior s should be about creating har mony amongst chaos. At my practice, we offer a full design service, centred entirely on our clients. This includes spatial planning, installing quality joinery, lighting design and choosing beautiful, unique accessories to style a finished scheme. I love creating timeless and elegant interior s, which reflect my clients’ personalities. And I passionately believe interior design is about creating a balance between the function of a space and the aesthetics. After all, every room tells its own story. www.elystan-interiors.com





Forecast 2017 Aneeqa Khan and the eporta team collaborated with global trend forecaster, WGSN at an industry briefing to analyse and share the buying trends and insights from search data over the last year. Aneeqa shares their findings, including some interesting trends insights for 2017.



ANEEQA KHAN

Forecast: 2017 By Aneeqa Khan CEO and Founder, eporta

eporta is one of the world’s fastest growing and largest interiors trade networks. In 2016, the eporta team collaborated with global trend forecaster, WGSN at an industry briefing to analyse and share the buying trends and insights from search data over the last year. Data is based on eporta’s community of more than 3,000 trade buyers, many of whom use the platform daily, and over 1,000 suppliers across 45 countries including top design brands and unknown talent. Here, Aneeqa shares their findings, including some interesting trends insights for 2017.

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t has been a busy 12 months at eporta and we are witnessing a seismic shift in the way the interiors industry operates. Similar to the changes already made in the fashion industry, eporta is seeing greater industry transparency as designers become more tech-enabled and are able to source from anywhere. When researching buying data and trends across the eporta platform over the past year, some key themes were apparent, many of which link together, relating to the way we live now. These are particularly interesting because our data is taken from trade buyers only, meaning it’s from the trendsetters and tastemakers themselves. The fact that eporta works with such a huge range of suppliers means

Above: According to the report, Movisi is one of the most popular brands on the eporta site with its flexible, design savvy and practical modular and space saving furniture



FORECAST that they can find any style and budget on the site, so the trends that emerge are indicative of current tastes, without the influence of any curation. As well as buying data, eporta was also the digital partner at several trade shows including 100% Design, Decorex, London Design Fair and Clerkenwell Design Week. Visitors were able to use eporta to connect with suppliers and get all the product information they needed in an easier way, meaning they were informed by offline relationships as well. Overall, eporta found interior trade buyers are extremely concerned with buying furniture that is multifunctional and can adapt to different spaces and uses. The most searched for products on the platform were bar stools, extendable tables, nesting tables and stackable chairs. Whilst this may be linked to space and urban living, WGSN credited it to the continued rise in ‘Homtertainment’ w here our interiors are expected to perform multiple functions with staying in the new going out, particularly amongst Millennials who prefer to host parties, concerts, simple dinners and film projections in their own homes with the kitchen still remaining the hub of the house. This new defined conviviality requires our homes to be more multifunctional and able to adapt to changing uses. Aside from being a practicality and requirement of the interior trade, customisation was a wider trend throughout the interiors sector with WGSN commenting that ‘designed to order’ is the new order. It also saw walls and floors receiving the same degree of personalisation as furniture and lighting. More and more eporta hears that interior designers are rejecting any sort of house style,

Above: Common Room, Common Gardens of Hampstead II. Image courtesy of Lou Liddiard-Imeson delivering truly unique designs that represent their client’s personality is the priority. Uniqueness in walls and floors was a theme that carried over, with furniture and interiors increasingly replacing traditional ‘art’ in the interior. A 43 per cent rise in searches for statement rugs was noted on eporta over the last quarter of the year and a marked increase in upholstery and wallpaper with elaborate artistic repeats. The most popular interiors accessories over the year started with vases and candles and then moved to more abstract design

objects which took their aesthetic from the natural world; biomimicry and a kaleidoscopic patterns were adorning everything from sculpture to cushions. WGSN noted a trend for confident contemporary design being elevated to the levels of a contemporary masterpiece. Brands such as Blackpop, 17 Patterns and Common Room are of note, marrying fine art with the interior and bringing what was once the background to the foreground. eporta also observed a strong trend for everyday furniture that



ANEEQA KHAN is more discrete and takes up less visual space. In particular furniture with a frame-like style has accounted for our best selling items over the last three months. WGSN inter preted this as a trend for people to want to frame their lifestyles. Especially as as people buy fewer clothes and possessions, but better quality, it would seem we want furniture that can display our lifestyles in a curated way, showcasing and framing favourite objects using furniture that is both discreet and adaptable. Some of its most popular and rising stars in this category include &New Modern British Fur niture whose pieces are discreet and elegant with an angular beauty. Beetroot clothes rail, console and side tables by &New modern British Fur niture. The most searched for materials on eporta during the year were brass and marble (32 per cent increase between July and September), while cork and concrete gained popularity (up 42 per cent) over the last months of the year. Popular products in

these materials revealed that trade buyers are seeking a look with more texture, depth and patina. WGSN noted that this is in line with an emerging trend for a ‘softer industrial’ aesthetic, which sits better in residential projects. In particular, noting the use of iridescent petrol finishes in retail design. The increase of high end products in concrete and cork was particularly prevalent, with these materials being used in unexpected ways; as furniture, dining trays and lampshades in thinner and more tactile finishes in warmer colour schemes. In lighting, the most searched for but wide ranging lighting style was the chandelier in all its forms from the traditional crystal to Calderesque mobiles. The unifying point between all was that they were designed to create a statement and be used as a centerpiece. WGSN likened the central ceiling light to jewellery in a room. Overall, Portugal was the most popular origin for suppliers with brands such as Duisstt,

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Temahome, Larforma, Unlimited Ideas by Mambo and Ginger and Jagger receiving particular attention. T he area’s heritage and tradition of making with a particular emphasis on upholstery make it a place to watch during 2017. Across all of these trends it seems that the impact and importance of interior design on its inhabitants is becoming more recognised. Individuals are calling for unique interiors that represent them and this means that designers have more space to create truly interesting and individual pieces. Along with new manufacturing techniques and a greater enthusiasm, designers have a huge amount of scope to create beautiful and exciting pieces. It is an exciting time for the interior trade and eporta is looking forward to continuing to help this dynamic global industry thrive in 2017. Eporta.com @eporta_ | #eporta





Getting Started Making that leap from budding designer to fully-fledged professional requires dedication and a commitment to the craft and business of design, but if you’re serious about embarking on a career in interior design, there are many ways in which you can gain accredited qualification and turn your passion into a way of life. Jacqueline Duncan offers an insight into life at Inchbald School of Design, Polly Williams offers support to designers and Dan Tambling discusses the world of CAD.



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Getting Started: Education By Jacqueline Duncan Founder, Inchbald School of Design The Inchbald School of Design, based in London, is an independent school of interior design, interior decoration and garden design, offering online and in-house courses ranging from Master of Arts programmes to short introductory courses. Inchbald provides a broad based programme for designers wishing to specialise in high-end residential and commercial work. With its global reputation for excellence and decades of experience, studying with Inchbald enables students to hone their talent and bring out their individual attitude to design, setting them firmly on the path to success. The school has a long-established reputation for serious, practical training that is designed to prepare graduates to enter the design professions and counts among its alumni some of the most respected garden and interior designers in the world. Jacqueline Duncan founded the Inchbald School of Interior Design in 1960, extending this to a Faculty in Garden Design in 1972. In 2013 Jacqueline was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to Design. Here, Jacqueline discusses education from Inchbald’s perspective.

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he foundation of a pioneering centre of design education such as Inchbald, has involved much determined enthusiasm and perhaps a benign ignorance in terms of the pitfalls that occur over the years in any endeavor. Over some sixty years of involvement in this absorbing subject, I have learned a great deal about the requirements of design education and the practice of the profession. Thus the basics of the Inchbald philosophy have been refined over time and can be summarised under these six main headings, which are the stated aims of the college. It is the Inchbald responsibility: To provide a professional education for those who wish to

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EDUCATION work in high-end interior design or garden design. To teach the skills of ongoing learning so that students continue to extend their knowledge both culturally and technically after the Inchbald experience. To inform students of the designer/client r elationship and to identify the psychology of empathy in such a relationship To expose students to the experience and perspectives of senior designers. To encourage work experience so that students may learn the realities of studio work and methodology. Finally, to develop the individual skills of each student with emphasis on the fact that style/fashion is secondar y to talent and inspiration. The work of the Inchbald alumni is evidence of an extensive variety of talents and skills. There is no uniformity in their achievements, only the shared experience of a structured education, together with a considered introduction to the profession and its major practitioner s. Henrietta Spencer Churchill is the doyenne of the English style, Tatiana Tarfur an innovative artist designer whose work has a myriad of facets and Kelly Hoppen is a master of sophisticated modernity. They are all very successful and very different; but together with many hundreds of Inchbald alumni, these are people who have built on a sound educational basis to develop their own inimitable style. The achievements of the Inchbald alumni are internationally renowned. Principal Alan Hughes takes particular inter est in the designer/client r elationship; "It is vital to demonstrate to the student how they may develop

Above: Images courtesy of Inchbald School of Design their own ideas whilst taking note of the client's background, experience and taste." Contrar y to much opinion in the art world, there is no-one who lacks taste, however that taste may be judged. Thus Principal Alan Hughes takes the view that "once identified, personal taste or choice can be engaged and developed further, so that the space reflects the client's attitudes; it is the designer who articulates those attitudes in order to coax experience and opinion into a robust and coherent result." This fundamental lesson encourages the students, not only to accord their clients the privilege of their own views, but serves to expand the young designer's thought process and perspective. I have always taken the view that we can learn and benefit from the brilliance of past designers who have laid down principles of style development. The history of design is the very grammar of the profession. Is the Parthenon not significant in the development of western architecture? Is Morris not still regarded as a master of patter n and weave and do we not still use his designs to this day? These forerunners of today's designers

are more than worthy, indeed are vital, to the study of design, which involves not only styles through the centuries but also the technological developments that accompany all innovation - and innovation is the very essence of design. Technological advances in recent years have been startling in its celerity with which so much has been achieved, but these advances are not limited to the last two or three generations. What we should remember, as professionals and new students looking to carve their careers in design, are the incredible and unsung engineers in 3,100 BC, who masterminded the movement of the stones of the blue mountains of Wales to Dorset; the brilliant Japanese mind that devised the system of stone cutting, which built castles with perfect joins. The gravity of technological advancements from history should not be forgotten as we strive to achieve more in our contemporary lives. No matter how talented, how experienced, how successful, we have a great deal to learn on a daily basis and learning is surely the greatest joy, particularly in the field of interior design. www.inchbald.co.uk



DAN TAMBLING

Getting Started: The Art of CAD By Dan Tambling Founder, Tambling Consultants

Daniel Tambling is a unique blend of an architectural consultant, interior designer, project manager and CAD technician combined. Daniel works with interior designers to navigate them through the practical aspects of being an interior designer. Here, Daniel discusses the exciting rise of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the interior design industry, and how it can hugely benefit your design business.

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omputer Aided Design (CAD) has been described as the most important development in the history of construction. T his sounds like a bold statement, though we believe it’s true. It allows designers to be much more confident and push the boundaries of their designs and reduces the number of errors and unforeseen hiccups on site. CAD allows designers to get a much better understanding of their designs and proposals at the early stages, through the flexibility of multiple perspectives within the computer. This dramatically improves design development, which is impossible through drawings done by hand or cardboard models alone. Few people realise that CAD has been around for a long time. It first arrived over 50 years ago, though it was nothing like the slick interface we see today. CAD

was created as a workhorse, with the sole purpose to help architects and engineers understand the structure of buildings. Today tells a very different story. We have seen an explosion of CAD packages supporting every area of design. It’s not just for architects and engineers, it’s used in every inch of the design world, from kitchens and bathrooms to joinery and furniture, lighting and accessories – and these are just within the interior design sector. Each area of design now has its own specific CAD packages tailored for its needs. We incorporate these CAD packages into our mentoring and supporting services. We walk our clients through important stages of interior design projects. We focus a lot on helping designers to understand the importance of accuracy, and working with the exact dimensions of the chosen joinery, chair and even tap. This


might seem like overkill; surely a generic chair or tap will do for now and we’ll deal with that later? Though this could come back and bite you on site if an error occurs. CAD gives accuracy and precision from the very start and is an excellent tool to minimise the number of on-site problems. It’s important to point out tha t whilst CAD might feel like the saviour of the designer world, it must be seen as an additional string to the bow, instead of the only string. We encourage new designers not to solely rely on CAD; to continue to hand sketch and draw during office and site meetings as well as measure and re-measure on site. Naturally, starting anything new can feel quite intimidating. Anyone new to design might panic about knowing which CAD package is right for them, or how to even install such a package


THE ART OF CAD onto their home computer or laptop. Though CAD packages are now very accessible, anyone can purchase and download them in a matter of minutes. There are even CAD apps, which allow designers to work from their mobile phones. People often ask ‘Can I teach myself CAD, is it workable in that way?’ The short answer is yes. CAD is entirely workable for those who wish to go down the self-taught r oute. A great starting point is the stepby-ste p guide, which is located in the ‘Help’ section within most CAD packages. Though sometimes it's helpful to have your hand held at the beginning, and attend one of our one-to-one tutoring packages to get the ball rolling. This will give you the confidence to explore and discover CAD on your own, and reduce those bad habits creeping in. We firmly believe in creating a solid foundation to build off. Whenever we meet a new eager client, they feel they must be able to do everything at once and hit the ground running. They feel frustrated, and even suffocated, in their desperation to be as good as the person who has used CAD for 15 years (and makes it look easy). This is why we always remind everyone to 'keep things simple'. To all the budding new designers out there, we say ignore all the fancy buttons and tool bars littering the screen, just focus on the one simple task in hand. Another question I am always asked is ‘How can I afford these packages, aren't they super expensive?’ Surprisingly, the answer is no. In fact, some are free. Whilst there are expensive packages, this is due to their complexity, though these tend to be aimed at specific areas of CAD, such as 3D modelling, or photo realistic rendering.

Above: Dan Tambling, Founder, Tambling Consultants A majority of interior designers work in 2D, creating 2D plans, sections and elevations. These 2D packages are much more affordable and can be purchased on a monthly or annual subscription, instead of having to buy the package up front. At the speed the computer world is evolving, monthly or annual subscriptions are the best way to ensure you have the latest software without the excess baggage of having to buy it. Personally, I feel that as we look

forward to the next five years, this way of borrowing software through subscriptions will become the norm. The exciting world of 3D will become even more 3D, with us designing in 3D space instead of on 2D screens. Perhaps this is getting a little ahead of ourselves, though the bottom line is that CAD is here to stay and we couldn’t be happier. CAD has had such a positive effect on the design industry, and will continue to support and evolve the way designers design.



POLLY WILLIAMS

Getting Started: Support By Polly Williams Founder, Camberyard

Camberyard is an award-winning advisory firm founded by Polly Williams, specialising in bespoke marketing, business and social media solutions and mentoring for interior designers, galleries, photographers, garden designers, furniture and lighting companies, fabric and flooring providers and bathroom and kitchen specialists in the interiors sector. Polly works with her clients to develop their business strategy, increase revenue and gain media exposure. With over 12 years’ experience advising a leading interior design studio in London, Polly knows how to launch a brand and make it a success. Here Polly discusses how to pursue your dream career in interior design.

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o you’re passionate about interior design, the next question is, how do you become a professional interior designer? At Camberyard, we often work with clients who would like to become interior designers. Perhaps they have recently graduated, perhaps they are looking for a complete career lifechange, or perhaps they wish to turn a lifelong love of interior design into their dream job. But whatever their path into the profession, our advice is always the same. If you are passionate about becoming an interior designer, take the time to work out what kind of designer you want to be, your aspirations, and how to achieve this before embarking on your career

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NEW DESIGNER SUPPORT

Above: Establish what kind of designer you want to be journey. This can be one of the most helpful steps of all. Many of our clients love the idea of becoming an interior designer, and I highly recommend researching, and then researching some more, the areas you want to specialise in, to be certain this is the route you want to take. Typically, your days will be extremely busy, varied and exciting. You’ll need to be highly motivated and organised; developing stunning spaces for your clients doesn’t just happen overnight. You’ll put in many hours of creative thinking and planning, liaising with clients on every level to ensure their design needs are met. You may find you are responsible for sourcing everything, from fixtures and fittings to architects, builders, soft furnishings and much more. Creativity is key, as are excellent communication skills and minute

attention to detail. However, it is important to recognise that the role of a designer is not just about creativity, but also about the practicalities of running a business. Do you understand invoicing; can you pitch to clients and negotiate fees successfully? Just as importantly, does your portfolio stand out in a crowded market of other interior design students? At Camberyard, we strongly believe in a 360-deg ree framework, which focuses on building these key business skills into your ‘Career Transition Path’ action plan. T his is vital; firm foundations are necessary to grow and be successful in your chosen career. First steps Developing which path to take is all about discovering the answers to these key questions:

Who do I want to be as a working interior designer? What are my motivations and aspirations, strengths and weaknesses? How am I going to become the kind of interior designer that I dreamed I could be – either working in a design studio or one day opening my own practice? It is essential to contemplate these questions, as they will directly influence the choices you make. Additionally, consider what is your biggest motivation: career, money, industry recognition, continually educating yourself ? What other skills do you need to land your dream job? Are you going to work full or part time? Our mentoring of designers through this phase is key to their progression. Often, our clients are driven by the desire to make a change, without fully realising the options available to them. By really taking the time to work out



POLLY WILLIAMS the key ingredients of their career action plan, we show them how essential it is to lay the foundations for their new career. Study There are multiple routes into the interior design industry such as interior design degrees over three years, or an intensive year-long diploma, which can be undertaken at schools like the KL C School of Design in London. There are also a number of shorter courses and open learning courses. They are available through these design schools, to help you start off with smaller projects to build your portfolio. Ideally though, you would need to pair these with specialist courses, e.g. technical drawing to help you with specification on aspects such as journey or bathrooms.

Design style For creative professionals who wish to work in the interior design sector, you need to establish some strong foundations in your new career choice. Maybe you come from a business background and need to start thinking creatively or maybe you are creative and don’t know which skills to develop. Perhaps you have had a career break and now wish to break into the world of interior design. Whichever category you fall into, you now need to put a career action plan in place. How can I further my career as an interior designer? Remember that strong foundations are built on the power of networking. Familiarise yourself with suppliers and brands. Visit trade shows for

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inspiration. Join organisations such as The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), which is highly regarded in the UK and worldwide. Follow your favourite designers, architects and brands on social media and interact with them. Be brave and ask the designers you admire to tell you how they did it – there is nothing so helpful as hearing advice from someone you respect. When it comes to becoming a successful interior designer, ensure you know exactly what kind of interior designer you want to be. Then you will be ready to begin your career journey, one contemplated and planned step at a time.

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EVENTS

Events: 2017 Worldwide trade shows and exhibitions The events calendar is a compendium of design dates for you to explore throughout the year. Offering a taste of brands from the UK and abroad, visit the exhibition centres of London and immerse yourself in the creative interiors environment. Check out new and emerging brands and attend the seminars scheduled during each event to take in as much information as possible during your own design journey. This year we have a particular focus on decorative art and antique shows that engage audeinces with design products both old and new.

THE MAYFAIR ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR 5 - 8 January www.mayfairfair.com The Westminster ballroom at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP is transformed into a haven of luxury shopping with some 44 expert dealers displaying their finest wares to international collectors, interior decorators and other discerning visitors. HOME LONDON 15 – 17 January www.home-london.net Home London is the definitive

homewares and accessories event, promoting excellent design for the home environment. For the Autumn/Winter event, classic, vintage, modern and contemporary pieces are displayed. MAISON&OBJET 20 - 24 January Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre www.maison-objet.com/en The key meeting place for professionals in the art of living brings together a 360° offer that is in line with the diverse needs of global markets.


THE ARMORY SHOW 2 – 5 March Piers 92 and 94, 711 12th Avenue, New York, USA www.thearmoryshow.com The Armory Show is New York’s premier art fair and a definitive cultural destination for discovering and collecting the world’s most important 20th and 21st century artworks. SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE 4 - 9 April Milan, Italy www.salonemilano.it Saloni was initially devised to promote the Italian furniture industry


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and has gone from strength to strength and is now recognised as one of the most prestigious international events in the world of furniture design and production.

design zones and two prestigious Awards Evenings, New Designers is the UK's most important graduate design exhibition, full of innovation and fresh thinking.

GRAND DESIGNS LIVE 29 April – 7 May ExCel, London www.granddesignslive.com Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, returned to London’s ExCeL from the 29th April – 7th May 2017. Running for 9 days, the show offered visitors a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for the home as well as many products never seen before. Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud.

MAISON ET OBJET 8 - 16 September Paris www.maison-objet.com MAISON&OBJET Paris is the major crossroad for all design and lifestyle professionals in search for inspiration, excellence and innovation.

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 23 - 25 May Farringdon www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com Clerkenwell Design Week turns London into a hive of activity with showrooms galore and pop up stores displaying the very best of design talent. DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL 13 – 18 June Switzerland basel2017.designmiami.com/ Design Miami/ is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami, USA each December and Basel, Switzerland each June, Design Miami/ has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing and creating collectible design. MASTERPIECE 2017 29 June – 5 July London www.masterpiecefair.com/masterpiece -london Masterpiece London, the leading International cross-collecting fair for art, antiques and design, has become a mustattend event at the heart of the capital’s busy summer art and auction season. NEW DESIGNERS Part One: 28 June – 1 July Part Two: 5 – 8 July Business Design Centre, London www.newdesigners.com Design graduates reveal their talent across a range of design disciplines including textiles and home accessories. Taking place over two weeks, with eight distinct

HOME LONDON, AW 10 - 12 September Olympia, London www.home-london.net Home London is the definitive homewares and accessories event, promoting excellent design for the home environment. For the Autumn/Winter event, classic, vintage, modern and contemporary pieces are displayed. LAPADA, ART AND ANTIQUES FAIR 13 – 18 September Berkely Square, London www.lapadalondon.com The LAPADA Fair offers an unmissable opportunity to source and buy some of the world’s most coveted works of art, antiques, design and decorative arts. DECORATIVE ANTIQUES & TEXTILES FAIR 27 September – 2 October Battersea Park, London www.decorativefair.com The Decorative Fair is known for its unparalleled variety of painted and decorated antiques DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 17 – 20 September Syon Park www.decorex.com Decorex International 2016 presents an unrivalled, diverse collection of products from emerging and established brands across the interior design world. 100% DESIGN 20 – 23 September Olympia, London www.100percentdesign.co.uk 100% Design is at the commercial heart of London Design Festival, providing the ideal business experience while driving innovation through exciting new collaborations.

LUXURYMADE 20 - 23 September Olympia, London www.luxurymade.co.uk Central London’s new contemporary decorative interiors show features as part of the London Design festival. DESIGNJUNCTION 21 - 24 September Kings cross, London Thedesignjunction.co.uk In September 2016, designjunction in partnership with Argent, King’s Cross Development and University of the Arts London will move to a new and exciting long-term home – King’s Cross. This vibrant destination is set to become a new creative district and an international business hub for design in central London– where culture and commerce will come alive during the London Design Festival. LONDON DESIGN FAIR (TENT LONDON AND SUPER BRANDS LONDON) 21 - 24 September Old Truman Brewery, London www.londondesignfair.co.uk The London Design Fair is a four-day industry event that brings together 450 exhibitors from 29 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, and galleries. PAD LONDON 2 – 8 October Berkeley Square www.pad-fairs.com/london PAD epitomises how modern art, photography, design, decorative and tribal arts interact to reveal astonishing combinations and create the most individual and staggering interiors. Prominent international galleries from major cities across Europe, North America and Asia come together to offer an exceptional panorama of the most coveted and iconic works available on the market today. FRIEZE LONDON 5 – 8 October Regent’s Park, London frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london Frieze London features more than 160 of the world’s leading galleries. View and buy art from over 1,000 of today’s leading artists, and experience the fair’s critically acclaimed Frieze Projects and Talks programmes.




ABOUT BIID

British Institute of Interior Design

THE INSTITUTE

Professional designers working towards a creative future

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stablished in 1966, the BIID is the professional Institute for interior designers in the UK. T he BIID’s growing national and international membership represents both the commercial and residential sectors, from heritage to cutting edge. In addition to rigorous entry requirements that assess training, experience and professionalism, the Institute requires members to continue their professional development throughout their career, ensuring their continued expertise in design process, practice and regulatory matters. The Institute’s mission is to encourage and support creativity and competence in the field of interior design through facilitating best practice, practical professional support, development opportunities and education.

Susie Rumbold, President Susie oversees the Institute's CPD programme of seminars, lectures and tours in addition to the expansion of its CPD Providers Directory. Charles Leon, President Elect Charles currently chairs the Professional Practice Committee, which oversees the BIID Professional Pathway and the Institute's work with interior educators and students. Dan Hopwood, Past President Dan is the previous president for BIID, he trained as an architect and now runs his own interior design practice in London and France. Nia Morris, Operations and Finance Director Nia's key aims are to continue strengthening existing management reporting and control procedures to enable Council and executive staff to plan and monitor costs and income on a timely basis.

David Graham, Industry Partner Director David’s key objectives are to help Industry Partners enjoy maximum benefit from their membership and to facilitate better relationships. Harriet Forde, Membership Director Harriet chairs the Membership Committee, and oversees membership recruitment and retention, expansion of member benefits and the organisation of networking events. Gilly Craft, CPD Director Gilly oversees the Institute's CPD programme of seminars, lectures and tours in addition to the expansion of its CPD Providers Directory. Lindsey Rendall, Student Director Lindsey sits on the Professional Practice Committee and oversees the Institute's work with students and educators. She runs her own interior design practice in Suffolk. | INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK | 2017 | 237


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BIID Members ALIDAD Alidad Limited 020 7384 0121 www.alidad.com MOHAMMED ABU ALJADAYEL Eclectic Interiors 00 9662 6072992 www.empire-m.com DAVID ACKERS David Ackers Design Associates 33 233 947400 www.davidackers.com GIULIA ADAMS Giulia Adams Interiors 1453731908 www.gainteriors.com PAUL AINSWORTH Yiangou Architects Ltd 01285 888150 www.yiangou.com SAVANA AL KHUDHAIRI Savana Studio 020 7402 8400 www.savanastudio.com GWENDOLINE ALDERTON GA Interiors 07841 519802 www.ga-interiors.co.uk JOHN AMABILE Amabile Design Ltd 0141 237 6478 www.amabiledesign.com MASAYO ANDO Studio Ma 072-637-0493 studio-ma.jp/ FIONA ANDREWS Fiona Andrews Interiors Limited 020 7586 3275 www.fionaandrewsinteriors.com ANOUSKA ANQUETIL Gilt & Gloss Design Ltd www.giltandgloss.com HARRIET ANSTRUTHER Harriet Anstruther Studio Ltd 020 7584 4776 www.harrietanstruther.com FIONA APPLEGARTH Sable Interiors 020 8398 9777 www.sableinteriors.com ANGELA ASTON Trineire Designs 020 8297 4144 www.trineire.com

CHRISTY AUSTIN Austin Interior Design 020 7581 4551 www.austindesign.co.uk EMILE AZAN Chameleon Designs Interiors 020 8473 1363 www.chameleondesignsinteriors.co.uk DIANA BAILEY Bailey Lewis 01621 782002 www.baileylewis.co.uk/ MARY BARBER FRAY Mary Barber Fray Interior Design 0121 445 6500 www.marybarberfray.co.uk BEVERLEY BARNETT Beverley Barnett Interior Design 01923 857029 www.beverleybarnett.co.uk MARK BARRATT CATO Creative Ltd 020 7385 4066 www.catocreative.com DEBORAH BASS Base interior 020 7486 5690 www.baseinterior.com INGRID BATCUP I B Design 01792 386766 www.renoir-interiors.co.uk LUCINDA BATT Lucinda Batt Interior Design Consultant 00353 1 2603732 www.theinteriorlibrary.ie LIZZIE BELL Lizzie Bell Interiors Ltd 0131 555 6855 www.lizziebellinteriors.com/ LESTER BENNETT Folio Design LLP 020 7692 5040 www.foliodesignllp.com/ JOHN BEVEN Wilkinson Beven Design Ltd 0121 744 1458 www.wilkinsonbevendesign.com MATTEO BIANCHI Matteo Bianchi Studio 0203 006 2113 www.matteobianchi.co.uk MELISSA BILLEN MBD Interiors Ltd 01394 450837 www.mbdinteriors.com


KATE BINGHAM Kate Bingham Interior Design Ltd 01798 860999 www.kbidesign.co.uk FRANCES BLACKHAM Trevillion Interiors Ltd 020 8367 9494 www.trevillion.co.uk JENNY BLANC Jenny Blanc 020 8943 4440 www.jennyblanc.com DIANA BLANCHARD Blanchard Ltd 020 7722 1242 www.blanchard.uk.com/ MELANIE BOISSEVAIN Melanie Boissevain 01646 661787 www.melanieboissevain.com KARENA BOURI Colour Interiors 020 70991968 www.colourinteriors.com RACHEL BOYD Graham Mitchell Architects 01224 649949 www.gma-aberdeen.co.uk LOUISE BRADLEY Louise Bradley 020 7589 1442 www.louisebradley.co.uk PIERRE BRAHM Brahm Interiors 020 7235 3333 www.brahminteriors.com AIDA BRATOVIC STUDIOAida 2037500077 studioaida.co.uk ROMANOS BRIHI Studio Vero Ltd 020 3818 0210 www.studio-vero.com JESSICA BROOK Jessica Brook Design 020 7731 8745 www.jessicabrookdesign.com PATRICIA BROWN AS Interiors 00973 17716639 www.as-interiors.com SHIRLEY BROWNE Acreyard Ltd/Showhouse Design 020 8302 5146 www.showhousedesign.com


BIID MEMBERS JONATHAN BRUNSKILL Jonathan Brunskill Associates 020 8995 5645 www.jonathanbrunskill.co.uk PHILIPPA BUCKLEY Studio 44 Design +353 1296 4208 www.studio44.ie CHLOE BULLOCK Materialise Interiors Limited 01273 699 922 www.materialiseinteriors.com ANNA BURLES Anna Burles | Run For The Hills 07884 496056 www.annaburles.com CATE BURREN Angel + Blume 01223 479 434 www.angelandblume.com NICOLA BURT Finishing Touch Interior Design www.finishingtouchlondon.com HELEN BYGRAVES Hill House Interiors Ltd 01932 858900 www.hillhouseinteriors.com JULIETTE BYRNE Juliette Byrne Ltd 020 7352 1553 www.juliettebyrne.com LOUIS CALLEJA John Nash Antiques & Interiors 01531 635714 www.johnnash.co.uk KATRINA CALLOW Foreign & Commnwealth Office 020 70081400 www.fcoservices.gov.uk/ AUDREY CARDEN Carden Cunietti 020 7724 9679 www.carden-cunietti.com ROBERT CARSLAW Robert Carslaw Design 020 7376 4440 www.robertcarslaw.com AMELIA CARTER Amelia Carter 0203 592 4915 www.ameliacarter.com SARAH CHAMBERS Sarah Chambers Interiors www.sarahchambersinteriors.co.uk JAMES CHARLES Kinari Design M.E.N.E jamescharlesdesigner.co.uk/ BENJAMIN CLARKE Curve Interior Design Ltd 0161 237 9300 www.curveinteriordesign.co.uk CLARISSA CLIFFORD Clarissa Clifford 01626 853655 HOWARD CLULOW M J Barrett 01889 564295 www.barrettgroup.co.uk

CAROLINE COBBOLD Caroline Cobbold carolinecobbolddesign.com SEAN COCHRANE Cochrane Design 020 7751 0075 www.cochranedesign.com ORLA COLLINS Purple Design 020 7736 4464 www.purple-design.co.uk ALICE CONSTABLE MAXWELL ACM Interior Design Ltd 07956 209591 www.acm-interiors.com ANGELA COOK Christopher Cook Designs Ltd 020 8941 9135 www.christophercook.co.uk LEILA CORBETT ELWES Leila Corbett Limited 020 7349 0000 SARA CORKER Sara Corker Designs 01883 742786 www.saracorkerdesigns.com MICHAEL COSTLEY-WHITE MCW Associates 01285 831757 www.mcw-associates.com PAMELA COX Ham Interiors Ltd 01491 579 371 www.haminteriors.com GILLY CRAFT Koubou Interiors 01344 779323 www.koubouinteriors.co.uk LOOBY CREAN Looby Crean Ltd 020 8742 2333 www.BIID.org.uk ELEANORA CUNIETTI Carden Cunietti 020 7724 9679 www.carden-cunietti.com STEVEN CURTIS Steven Curtis Design 02380 774 944 www.steven-curtis.co.uk GABI DA ROCHA Gabi Da Rocha Interiors Ltd 020 8891 3908 www.whitelinen.com SUZY DALLAS Suzy Dallas Limited 020 7152 4018 www.suzydallas.com SUE DANN Sue Dann Interiors 01672 562 275 www.suedanninteriors.com YOUSSEF DAOUD Interiors with Art Ltd 020 7602 7999 www.interiorswithart.com LAVINIA DARGIE Dargie Lewis Designs Ltd 020 7736 6840 www.dargielewis.com

GLORIA DE PALLEJA Gloria de Palleja Design & Interior Architecture +933 195 763 www.gpalleja.com RENE DEKKER Rene Dekker Design Limited 020 7036 1699 www.renedekker.co.uk ELISABETH DENNY Margaret Sheridan Interior Decoration and Design 01953 850691 www.margaretsheridan.co.uk SALLY DERNIE Sally Dernie Limited 020 7738 1628 www.sallydernie.com PHILIPPA DEVAS Devas Designs 0207 584 9966 www.devasdesigns.co.uk CHRISTOPHER DEZILLE Honky Design Ltd 020 7622 7144 www.honky.co.uk STEPHEN DICK Residence Interior Design 01730 829 566 residenceinteriordesign.com JESSE DILKES Bailey Partnership 01752 229259 www.baileypartnership.co.uk ALEXANDRA DIXON Alexandra Dixon Interiors 01494 680222 www.alexandradixoninteriors.co.uk JANE DODSON KSD Design Company 01962 760 353 www.ksd-design.co.uk JACQUELINE DUNCAN Inchbald School of Design 020 7630 9011 www.inchbald.co.uk STEPHANIE DUNNING Dunning & Everard 01722 710608 www.stephaniedunninginteriordesign.com/ KATE EARLE Todhunter Earle 020 7349 9999 www.todhunterearle.com JANET EAVENSON Leonard Provence Interiors +1 949 616 5183 www.leonardprovenceinteriors.com KITTY EDWARDS-JONES Kitty-lynne Jones Interior Design 07973 755095 www.kitty-lynnejonesinteriordesign.com WILLA ELPHINSTONE Drumkilbo Designs 07721 389744 www.drumkilbodesigns.co.uk/ ABBEY EMMERSON Trend Designs 01932 344742 www.trenddesigns.co.uk



BIID MEMBERS TIM ETHERINGTON Gensler -61343279 www.gensler.com JOHN EVANS John Evans Interior Architecture & Design Ltd 0121 233 9041 www.johnevansdesign.com LIZA EVANS Liza Evans Interior Design 020 7262 8208 www.lizaevans.com JONATHAN EVERITT Orium Design Limited www.oriumdesign.co.uk MARION FALCHI-PEREIRA Falchi Interiors Limited 01753 540890 www.falchiinteriors.com CHRISTINA FALLAH Christina Fallah Designs Limited 0207 584 1240 www.christina-fallah-designs.com MAY FAWZY MF Design Studio 0148 382 3146 www.mayfawzy.co.uk TRICIA FINDLAY Tricia Carroll Designs 01420 488688 www.tc-interior-design.co.uk FIONA S FINLAY Fiona S. Finlay 01887 840 488 www.fionasfinlay.com SUE FISHER Fisher ID 01689 896 227 www.fisherid.com JACQUELINE FISKEN Ampersand 0131 557 6634 www.ampersandinteriors.co.uk YENTL FLO HousehamHenderson www.househamhenderson.com CAROLINE FOOKS Caroline Fooks Design 0207 736 3108 www.carolinefooksdesign.com HARRIET FORDE Harriet Forde Design Ltd 020 7706 7985 www.hf-design.co.uk NOBUKO FURUICHI Thirty Three Co., Ltd 06-4803-0100 www.organizer.jp MARY GANNON mary gannon design 020 7823 3355 www.marygannondesign.co.uk CYNTHIA GARCIA Garcia Designs 020 8877 3863 garciadesigns.crevado.com/ KATE GEDYE The Design Works Group www.tdwg.co.uk

DEBBIE GEE DG Interiors 020 8296 1965 www.dginteriors.co.uk

LOUISE HART Fruition Creative Services 01803 295959 www.fruition-design.co.uk

JUNKO GENNAMI JG INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING LIMITED +852 9867 0415 www.livingbydesign.jp

HITOMI HASEGAWA YAMAMOTO Ishii Architect Office +81(0)3-3260-0421 ishii-ao.com/

PAMELA GEORGE George Interiors Ltd 01746 767441 www.georgeinteriors.co.uk

ANNE HATTON Embellishments Ltd 01753 882425 www.embellishmentsltd.co.uk

JENNY GIBBS KLC School of Design 020 7376 7400 www.klc.co.uk

DEBORAH HEATH Design by Deborah Limited www.designbydeborah.co.uk

BRENDA GIBSON Complete Interior Co Ltd 020 8878 2282 www.completeinterior.co.uk MARK GILLETTE Mark Gillette Interior Design Ltd 01244 851897 www.markgillette.com MATTHEW GODLEY MGID Ltd 020 8968 1306 www.matthewgodley.co.uk PAUL GOODCHILD Goodchild Interiors Ltd 0117 239 3486 www.goodchildinteriors.net TIM GOSLING Gosling Ltd 020 7498 8335 www.tgosling.com KATY GRAHAM Interiorbeing Ltd 020 7407 4899 www.interiorbeing.com ODILE GRANTER Granter Interiors 020 7835 0671 www.granterinteriors.com JENNIFER GRANVILLE-DIXON Granville-Dixon Designs 020 7731 0139 www.biid.org.uk EMMA GREEN Emma Green Design 020 7738 0637 www.emmagreendesign.com FABIEN GUERET Warret & Jullion 02081338690 www.warretjullion.co.uk

JAMIE HEMPSALL Jamie Hempsall Ltd 01777 248463 www.jamiehempsall.com GENNY HENDERSON The Room Company 020 7262 9107 www.theroomcompany.com CATHERINE HENDERSON Catherine Henderson Design 0141 427 2476 www.catherinehenderson.com DIANA HENSHALL Di Henshall Interior Design +61 75449 0788 www.dihenshall.com.au BEATA HEUMAN Beata Heuman Ltd www.beataheuman.com ANJA HOFFMANN Anja Hoffmann Project Management & Interiors +34 96 579 63 26 www.anja-hoffmann.com LOUISE HOLT Louise Holt Design 020 3727 2671 www.louiseholtdesign.com KELLY HOPPEN Kelly Hoppen Interiors 020 7471 3350 www.kellyhoppen.com DAN HOPWOOD Daniel Hopwood Ltd 020 7286 2004 www.danielhopwood.com FRANCES HORN FHI Design 01264 333 642 www.fhidesign.com

IRENE GUNTER Gunter and Co www.gunterandco.com

BEN HUCKERBY Ben Huckerby Design Ltd 0113 2445446 www.benhuckerbydesign.co.uk

DAVID HALES David Hales Interior Design Ltd 01372 750290 www.davidhalesinteriordesign.co.uk

TANYA HUDSON Amok Ltd 020 7993 4447 www.amok.co.uk

ANNABEL HALL Annabel Hall Design Ltd 01252 850527 www.annabelhalldesign.com/

PENELOPE HUGHES-ROSS CAPSTONE 0208 747 1333 www.capstoneinteriordesign.com



BIID MEMBERS LYNNE HUNT Lynne Hunt London 0207 352 2167 www.lynnehunt.co.uk TOMOKO IINUMA 81-(0)3-6908-9349 www.decoor.jp KUMIKO ISHIGURO Atelier FAVORI +81 44 281 5114 www.atelier-favori.com RIKA ISHII RIKA ISHII INTERIOR DESIGN +81-90-8482-1957 ZANIZ JAKUBOWSKI Zaniz Interiors www.zaniz.com REBECCA JAMES Interior Desires 0208 5434622 www.interiordesiresuk.com HUGH JAMIESON At Home Interior Design Consultants 01223 812551 www.athome-interiors.com BADRIEH JOHARI JHR Interior Architecture and Design Ltd 020 7603 5916 www.jhr-interiors.com/ SAMANTHA JOHNSON Samantha Johnson Design 1494882219 www.samanthajohnsondesign.com JANET JONES Partners Interiors 020 8458 2922 www.partnersinteriors.co.uk DEBRA KACHER dk Interiors 020 8455 1254 www.dkinteriors.uk.com ANNA KALNARS Infinite Design Devon 01548 853997 www.infinitedesigndevon.co.uk NESLIHAN KAPLAN Kaplan Interior Design Ltd 07508420537 www.kaplaninteriordesign.com MIA KARLSSON-MATTHEWS Mia Karlsson Interior Design 020 72091615 www.miakarlsson.co.uk MICHELLE KAUFFMANN MK Interiors Miami LLC +1 786 797 8958 www.mkinteriorsmiami.com JANE KAULA Octagon Group of Companies Ltd 020 8942 1111 www.octagonlimited.co.uk LOUISA KEATING Atlantic Interior Design Ltd 020 7243 6364 www.atlanticinteriordesign.com JULIE KENT Julie Kent Interiors 01249 715222 www.juliekentinteriors.com/

ELEONORA KESSLER Quintessence interior design +43 1 710 2583 www.quintessence.co.at DEAN KEYWORTH Armstrong Keyworth 020 7584 1613 www.armstrong-keyworth.co.uk RACHAEL KILBY-TYRE Absolute Designs Ltd 01242 580884 www.absolute-designs.eu SUSAN KNOF KNOF design knofdesign.com/ HELEN KNOX Horton & Co Ltd 01928 740 791 www.hortonandco.co.uk MANJIRI KULKARNI CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT 01926 658444 www.corstorphine-wright.com/ SCOTT KYSON Kyson 020 7247 2462 www.kyson.co.uk HANSJURGEN LAADE Home Interieur Design +49 02132 5714 www.laade-design.de RAVI LAKHANEY Boscolo Ltd 08452 020208 www.boscolo.co.uk NILOUFAR LAMAKAN Nila Design 020 7697 4600 www.niladesign.co.uk CIARA LANGLEY Harriet Anstruther Studio Ltd 020 7584 4776 www.harrietanstruther.com RICHARD LANKESTER Richard Lankester Design Consultants RLDC 0207 3521184 www.rldc.co.uk HEIDI LARSON Larson Design 32 2 772 07 44 www.heidilarsondesign.com JESS LAVERS Jess Lavers Design www.jesslaversdesign.co.uk BRIAN LAWRENCE Brian Lawrence Ltd 01732 741308 www.brianlawrence.net ALIX LAWSON Lawson Robb London 020 7351 9383 www.lawsonrobb.com CAROLINE LAWSON Chelsea Decorators Limited 1939261972 www.chelseadecorators.com

SYLVIA LAWSON JOHNSTON SLJ Interiors 01631 571122 www.sljinteriors.co.uk RACHEL LAXER RACHEL LAXER 020 7624 0738 www.rlaxerinteriors.com SUN LEE JONES Halo Design Interiors 01932 845885 CAMILLA LEECH Element Studios www.elementstudios.co.uk TANYA LEECH Tanya Leech www.tanyaleech.co.uk CHARLES LEON Leon Black 020 8747 6170 www.charlesleon.com MARY LESLIE Mary Leslie Interior Design 020 7349 7161 www.mhleslie.co.uk SHIRLEY LEUNG SSYL Studio www.ssylstudio.com COLETTE LIEBENBERG Colette Liebenberg Design 01769 550842 GORDON LINDSAY Gordon Lindsay Design Limited 01379 586799 www.gordonlindsay.co.uk JOHN LUSK Mrs Monro Ltd 0844 984 1524 [email protected] AINE MAC DERMOTT Pre-designer.com www.pre-designer.com ATHOLL MACFARLANE Remus (Edinburgh) Limited 0131 225 6773 www.remusinteriors.com SUSANNAH MACHIN Tessuto Interiors Ltd 02073710117 www.tessuto.co.uk DOUGLAS MACKIE D Mackie Design Ltd. 020 7487 3295 www.dmackiedesign.com RORY MACPHERSON Play Associates 0207 6378697 www.play-associates.com GISELLE MANNERING de hasse 01732 457008 www.dehasse.co.uk JULIET MARSH Marsh & Wiesenfeld LLP 01932 842181 www.marshwiesenfeld.co.uk CHRISTINE MAY LEWSEY Christine May Interior Design 020 8498 0950 www.christinemayinteriors.co.uk



BIID MEMBERS JOHN MCCALL John McCall Ltd 01635 578007 www.mccalldesign.co.uk KATIE MCCRUM McCrum Interior Design 0776 7473444 www.mccruminteriordesign.co.uk/ JOANNE MCDONALD Luma Interiors 0131 331 3726 www.luma-interiors.co.uk TINA MCFARLANE Self - Milly Milly Designs Ltd 0207 223 4626 www.tmcfdesigns.co.uk KAREN MCKIMMIE Ambiance Interior Design 01224 310 211 www.ambiance.co.uk DIANA MCKNIGHT KLC School of Design 020 7376 7400 www.klc.co.uk PAUL MCNULTY Foreign & Commonwealth Office 020 7008 1387 fcoservices.gov.uk DEBRA MCQUIN McQuin Partnership Ltd www.mcquinpartnership.com AMANDA MEADE Amanda Meade Interior Design Ltd 01636 626034 www.amandameadedesign.com DAVINA MEROLA Space Alchemy Ltd 020 7987 1622 www.space-alchemy.com SOCRATES MILTIADOU Richard Mitzman Architects 020 7722 8524 www.richardmitzman.com SHALINI MISRA Shalini Misra Limited 0207 604 2340 www.shalinimisra.com NATALIA MIYAR Natalia Miyar www.nataliamiyar.com FADI MNEIMNEH TAO Designs L.L.C. +9714 2271633 www.taouae.com ALFRED MOK WA PING Alfred Mok Designs Ltd +852 5775501 www.alfredmokdesigns.com CLAIRE MOLONEY BHD Interiors 07557 988907 www.bhdarchitects.co.uk/ PATTI MONEY-COUTTS Overbury Interiors 01420 590219 www.overburyinteriors.co.uk SIOBHAN MOONEY Siobhan Mooney Interior Design Ltd 0131 554 5500 www.siobhanmooney.co.uk/

CINZIA MORETTI Moretti Interior Design Ltd www.morettiinteriordesign.com GERALDINE MORLEY GERALDINE MORLEY INTERIOR DESIGN Ltd 020 8341 3608 www.geraldinemorley.com NIA MORRIS Nia Morris Studio Ltd 01386 593192 www.niamorris.co.uk SHIRO MUCHIRI Interni Design Studio 020 8969 3241 www.internidesignstudio.com AKIHO MURAKAMI Akiho Murakami Design Consultant 020 8332 2752 NATALIE MURRAY-HURST Murray Hurst Interiors www.murrayhurstinteriors.com CAROLYNE MYERS Caz Myers Design 020 8348 6464 www.cazmyers.com MASUMI NAGASHIMA Masumi Nagashima Design nmddesign.com/index.php ATSUKO NAKAJIMA MOCHIZUKI San Avenue Ltd. ANNABELLA NASSETTI A Living Concept Ltd 0845 262 3456 www.abnassetti.com CECILIA NEAL Meltons 020 7233 9712 www.meltons.co.uk MARTIN NEALON Angel Martin Interiors Ltd www.angel-martin.com MELANIE NELSON Addison Nelson Design 020 8749 7627 www.addisonnelson.com IONA NEWTON Oakeve Limited 01494 737461 www.oakeve.com MICHAEL NICHOLAS Michael Nicholas Design 020 7498 7755 www.michaelnicholasdesign.com YUKO NISHIMURA Sekiwakensetsukanagawa (+81)045-392-8361 sekiwakensetsu.com etwork/ company/kanagawa/ JEAN NOTMAN London Design Group Ltd 020 7627 0667 www.londondesigngroup.co.uk GERALDINE O’BRIEN Design Sense Interior Architecture 353 66 7119794 www.designsense.ie


JANE O’CONNOR IOR Group Ltd 020 8614 9500 www.iorgroup.co.uk ANGELA O’DONNELL The Design Service (UK) Ltd 0845 052 5281 www.thedesignservice.com RYOKO OGOSHI Ron Design Office +81 89 934 3144 ron-design.jp/ TOSHINORI OKINO ILYA Corporation www.ilya.co.jp CATHERINE OLASKY Olasky & Sinsteden 020 7518 8502 o-and-s.com/ KATSURA ONOE Katsura Onoe Design ( freelance ) (+81) 53-461-1488 COLIN ORCHARD Colin Orchard and Company Ltd. 0207 351 5501 ALEXIA OSBORNE Alexia Osborne Design Limited 0208 1274322 alexiaosbornedesign.com OMEIMA OSMAN SID-AHMED +974 4311524 ELSIE OWUSU, OBE Elsie Owusu Architects UK CAROLINE PALK Ashton House Design 01364 653563 www.ashtonhousedesign.co.uk CAROLYN PARKER Carolyn Parker Interior Design 01347 878 820 www.carolynparker.com CLARE PASCOE Pascoe Interiors Ltd 01243 781 118 www.pascoeinteriors.com/ RINA PATEL Vastu Design 020 8840 4468 www.vastu.co.uk MICHAEL PATTINSON Bull Stockwell Allen +415 281 4720 www.bsaarchitects.com STEVEN PAYNE maison ad ltd +44 (0)20 7384 1335 www.maisonad.com SOPHIE PECKETT Sophie Peckett Design Ltd 07515 944 593 www.sophiepeckettdesign.com MAURIZIO PELLIZZONI Maurizio Pellizzoni Limited 020 7352 3887 www.mauriziopellizzoni.co.uk DANIEL PEREZ-SELSKY White Young Qatar +974 4130366/413 0803


BIID MEMBERS GREGORY PHILLIPS gregory phillips architects 020 7724 3040 www.gregoryphillips.com LORI PINKERTON-ROLET Park Grove Design Ltd. 01273 600890 www.parkgrove.co.uk EMMA POCOCK Turner Pocock 020 34632390 www.turnerpocock.co.uk MILA PODIABLONSKA Absolute Interior Decor www.absoluteinteriordecor.com KATHARINE POOLEY Katharine Pooley Limited 0207 584 3223 www.katharinepooley.com MIRIAM PRADA Kalkwarf Interiors +44 207 1600860 www.kalkwarf-architects.com SUSAN QUIRKE Quirke McNamara Consultancy LLP 0208 5670609 www.q-mc.co.uk CHANELLE RAINS Gramlick Designs Ltd 01608 664573 www.gramlickdesigns.co.uk FRANCIE READMAN Francie Readman Interiors 01255 861507 www.franciereadmaninteriors.com LINDSEY RENDALL Rendall & Wright 01787 375076 www.rendallandwright.com LINDI REYNOLDS-BOULANGER Lindi Reynolds Ltd 020 8224 3228 www.lindireynolds.com JULIA ROBERTS Vivette Maison Design 01929 558120 www.vivettemaisondesign.com GILLIAN ROGERSON GILLIAN ROGERSON DESIGN LIMITED 020 7917 9594 www.gillianrogerson.co.uk SARAH ROSS Sarah Ross Design www.sarahrossdesign.com LAURENCE ROUVEURE Ardesia Design Ltd 020 7792 4247 www.ardesiadesign.co.uk APRIL RUSSELL The Art of Interiors 020 7720 0046 www.aprilrussell.com KATHARINE RUTHERFORD Gramlick Designs 01608 664573 www.gramlickdesigns.co.uk STEPHEN RYAN Stephen Ryan Design & Decoration 020 7243 0864 www.stephenryandesign.com

CAROLINA SANDRI Casa Forma 0207 292 9900 www.casaforma.co.uk ELISKA SAPERA Eliska Design Associates Ltd 020 7723 5521 www.eliskadesign.com YUKIKO SATO acanthus +81-3-5500-0953 NORIKO SAWAYAMA NSDA 020 7627 3712 www.nsda-uk.com NIKI SCHAFER Niki Schafer interior Design Ltd www.nikischaferinteriordesign.co.uk JILL SCHOLES Jill Scholes Interior Design 020 8969 7001 www.jillscholes.co.uk KYRA SEELBACH kreativespace www.kreativespace.co.uk DARSHIKA SHAH Shah Designs Ltd www.shahdesignsltd.co.uk NATALIA SHCHYRA Soesthetic Group www.soesthetic.com JO SHORE Jo Shore Ltd 01993 810 710 www.pennbrookinteriors.co.uk EMMA SIMS-HILDITCH Sims Hilditch 01249 783087 www.simshilditch.com ELAINE SKINNER Camellia Interiors Ltd 01637 854304 www.camillainteriors.co.uk IAN SMITH Ian Smith Design Ltd 0131 332 2500 www.iansmithdesign.co.uk SHIRAN SOORIYA-ARACHCHI [SSAA] 971562520181 KATE SPENCE HUB Architects and Designers Ltd 02073282576 www.hubarchitects.co.uk JANE SPENCER-CHURCHILL Jane Churchill Interiors 020 7730 8564 www.janechurchillinteriors.com HENRIETTA SPENCER-CHURCHILL Spencer-Churchill Design Ltd (t/a Woodstock Designs) 01993 811887 www.spencerchurchilldesigns.com KIA STANFORD Kia Designs www.kiadesigns.co.uk PAULETTE STEPHENS Paulette Stephens Interior Design 020 8452 7895 www.paulettestephens.com

ANNIE STEVENS Annie Stevens Designs Ltd 07768 387709 www.anniestevens.co.uk ANTONIA STEWART Antonia Stewart Limited 0207 622 9539 www.antoniastewart.com YAYOI SUETSUGU Boite de bijou +81-562-74-5557 www.facebook.com/yayoi.suetsugu NICK SUNDERLAND NSI Design Ltd 020 7101 0681 www.nsinteriors.com SIMONE SUSS Studio Suss Ltd 2084557753 www.studiosuss.com MARIE-NOELLE SWIDERSKI GALUCHAT +1 416 838 4339 www.galuchatdesign.com YOKO TAKAISHI Yoko Takaishi Design (Formar Interior Coordinate Salon CASA) www.houzz.jp ro/yoko-t326 LESLEY TAYLOR Taylor’s Etc Design Ltd 029 20358400 www.lesleytaylor.co.uk/ JULIET TAYLOR Juliet Taylor Design Ltd 01736 351 589 FIONA TERRY 020 7435 4272 www.fionaterrydesigns.com PHILIPPA THORP Thorp Design Limited 020 7235 7808 www.thorp.co.uk EBBA THOTT Sigmar 02077515802 www.sigmarlondon.com SUE TIMNEY Sue Timney Ltd www.suetimney.com STAFFAN TOLLGARD Staffan Tollgard Design Group 020 7952 6070 www.tollgard.co.uk NEIL TRETT Hazle McCormack Young LLP 01227 454497 www.hmy.uk.com CAROLYN TREVOR TLA Studio 020 7737 6181 www.carolyntrevor.co.uk JENNIFER TRUMAN Limited Editions Interior Design Consultants 01903 744270 www.limitededitionscom.co.uk ATSUKO TSUKAHARA FINE FINISH (+81)026-237-4323



BIID MEMBERS MARCIA TUCKER Marcia Tucker Interiors LLC 1-203 409 3692 www.marciatuckerinteriors.com SUZANNE TUCKER Suzanne Tucker Interiors www.suzannetucker-interiors.com CLAIRE TULL Studio 12 Designs 0118 941 8203 www.s12d.co.uk BUNNY TURNER Turner Pocock 020 34632390 www.turnerpocock.co.uk JULIA TWIGG Julia Twigg (PTY) Ltd +27 11 884 3539 PATRICK TYBERGHEIN Carter Tyberghein 020 7731 6557 cartertyberghein.com TAMARA TYMOVSKI Sybaris Interiors Ltd 2074606560 sybarisinteriors.co/ CHANTEL VAN DEN ELSHOUT Chantel Elshout Design Consultancy Ltd 020 7720 7859 www.chantelelshout.com CHRISTOPHER VANE PERCY CVP Designs Ltd 020 8960 9026 www.cvpdesigns.com KARIN VERZARIU Key Interiors 020 7351 7989 www.keyinteriors.com SHAILJA VOHORA Interiors with Art Ltd 020 7602 7999 www.interiorswithart.com CONSTANZE VON UNRUH Constanze von Unruh Interior Design 020 8948 5533 www.constanze.co.uk MIN WANG Shenzhen 2TY Design Group Co., Ltd +86 755 222 74201 www.wminart.com SARAH WARD Interiors By Sarah Ward 0203 667 7796 www.sarahwardassociates.com FIONA WATKINS Fiona Watkins Design Limited www.fionawatkinsdesign.com JAYNE WEBB Southover Design 01342 833600 www.southover.net ALICE WEBSTER Alice Webster Interiors Limited 020 8368 8982 www.alicewebsterinteriors.com JENNY WEISS Hill House Interiors 01932 858 900 www.hillhouseinteriors.com

KAREN WHITE Source Interiors 020 7243 1488 RICHARD WILKINSON Wilkinson Beven Design 0121 744 1458 www.wilkinsonbevendesign.com ROSELIND WILSON Roselind Wilson Design LTD 0203 3711779 www.roselindwilsondesign.com ROSIE WINSTON Clifton Interiors 020 7586 5533 www.cliftoninteriors.com SARAH WODEHOUSE Decibel Designs 020 7821 9491 www.decibeldesigns.co.uk JOANNA WOOD Joanna Trading Ltd 020 7730 0693 www.joannatrading.com WILLIAM WOODS William Woods Interior Design 01423 530111 www.woodsinteriordesign.com ALISON WRIGHT Future Proof Home Ltd t/as Easy Living Home www.easylivinghome.co.uk HUEI-JU WU Kelly Hoppen Interiors 020 7471 3350 kellyhoppeninteriors.com/ MELISSA WYNDHAM Melissa Wyndham Limited 020 7352 2874 www.melissawyndham.com DIANA YAKELEY Yakeley Associates Ltd 020 7609 9846 www.yakeley.com KE YAO York Design Studio

ELEMENT STUDIOS 01865 552623 http://www.elementstudios.co.uk

PRACTICES

PALLADIAN LONDON 2073511913 http://www.palladianlondon.com

33 INTERIORS 020 7921 4833 http://www.33interiors.com ARDESIA DESIGN LTD 020 7792 4274 http://www.ardesiadesign.co.uk BHD INTERIORS 01732 452200 http://www.bhdarchitects.co.uk/ BLANCHARD LTD 020 7722 1242 http://www.blanchard.uk.com BOSCOLO LTD 0845 2020208 http://www.boscolo.co.uk CAMELLIA INTERIORS LTD 01637 854304 http://www.camelliainteriors.co.uk CASA FORMA 020 7292 9900 http://www.casaforma.co.uk


ELICYON LIMITED 020 3772 0011 http://www.elicyon.com FIONA BARRATT INTERIORS 020 3262 0320 http://www.fionabarrattinteriors.com FOLIO DESIGN LLP 020 7692 5040 http://www.foliodesignllp.com GABI DA ROCHA INTERIORS LTD 020 8891 3908 http://www.gabidarochainteriors.com GODRICH INTERIORS 0207 229 3966 http://www.godrichinteriors.com HLM 0114 263 9600 http://www.hlmarchitects.com HUB ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS LTD 020 7328 2576 http://www.hubarchitects.co.uk/ KAY PILSBURY THOMAS 01799 599208 http://www.kpt.co.uk LEON BLACK 020 8747 6170 http://www.charlesleon.com LINLEY INTERIOR DESIGN 020 78247260 http://www.davidlinley.com/ MKV DESIGN 020 72422466 http://www.mkvdesign.com ORO BIANCO INTERIOR DESIGN 020 7591 1920 http://www.orobiancointeriordesign.com OVERBURY INTERIORS 01420 590219 http://www.overburyinteriors.co.uk

RPW DESIGN LTD 020 7780 7277 http://www.rpwdesign.co.uk SHALINI MISRA LIMITED 020 7604 2340 http://www.shalinimisra.com STUDIO SUSS LTD 020 3879 1400 http://www.studiosuss.com STUDIO VERO LTD 020 3818 0210 http://www.studio-vero.com TESSUTO INTERIORS LTD 020 7371 0117 http://www.tessuto.co.uk VIOLET & GEORGE 020 8969 0654 http://www.violetandgeorge.com


Designer’s Edit The designer’s edit has been curated to highlight some of the most prominent product companies in the industry, with a little more detail to boot. What are your coveted designs for the year?



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Italian Craftmanship Prima Bespoke manufacture interiors for residential and hospitality projects and specialise in beautiful one-off furniture items and interior finishes

Prima Bespoke are a London based company with a production team in Northern Italy with on-call access to a network of Italian artisans manufacturing bespoke furniture and interiors. Prima partner with architects, interior designers and residential customers to design and produce bespoke furnishing solutions, customised finishes, cabinetry and joinery for premium residential and hospitality projects. Prima specialise in creating beautiful one-off furniture items and interior finishes. The design team in the UK and Italy work with clients from concept to completion:

be it a luxurious marble table, intricate wood finishes, tailored decorative lighting solutions or even a whole home of bespoke furniture designed to their tastes. At Prima the company delivers customised Italian craftsmanship with personalised service from concept to completion; ensuring all products are manufactured to ‘Made in Italy‘ standards, on time, and to budget. Prima Bespoke work in a multitude of areas including decorative finishes and marquetry, residential furniture and fittings, decorative lighting solutions, hospitality furniture and fittings and marble inlay and bathroom finishes.


www.primabespoke.co.uk +44 (0) 203 553 2255 [email protected]


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Art of Pattern Kate Cledwyn creates art for commercial and residential projects with work capturing everything from the intricacies of a crashing wave to the dynamics of an urban skyline

Kate’s work exposes the details in nature and man-made creations to reveal surprising patterns and geometry. Using her camera to focus ‘in’, Kate captures new shapes and colours to create pictures, rugs, wallpapers, fabrics and modern acrylic light block sculptures. The first products to come from Kate’s work were the wall art. Mounted on to acrylic to create a floating effect is especially effective on the water and nature collections. Other themes including the commanding architectural collections are given added strength when printed directly on to lightweight aluminium. The reflective quality of the material creates a luminous metallic lustre

and dramatic effect. Entering the interiors market, Kate began to apply her work on to fabrics, wallpapers, rugs and most recently glass. Fabrics come in a range of qualities suitable for upholstery, cushions and curtains. Wallpapers create a strong statement while glass can be used as splash backs or office divides. Rugs are handmade using wool and bamboo, the natural fibres enhance designs with depth in both texture and colour. Kate Cledwyn’s work creates a connection to the heritage, personality and atmosphere of a space. The influence of the local landscape and history is key to all projects giving a space purpose and narrative to connect people to a place.

By working closely with commercial projects or private individuals, Kate offers ideas to reflect brand identity for hotels, spas, restaurants and office spaces as well as capturing personal identity for residential projects. Image: Stone Orchids on wallpaper. Stone carvings of flowers found in a churchyard in Upham, Hampshire. It represented a picture of time with clinging mosses and lichens on aged natural stone.

[email protected] www.katecledwyn.com



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Life Made Simple Dao Wood create dynamic and playful products that encapsulate a simple and humorous approach to design without sacrificing the utility of the object

Dao Wood specialise in the use of natural materials, shapes, coatings and traditional wedges. The principle of variability that constitutes the essence of nature is applied to all their work. Dao Wood's products are simple, with a pinch of humour and flexibility. This is dynamic and useful furniture. The Octopus Secreteur sideboard perfectly captures the Dao Wood ethos. Secreteur is French for “secretary” which serves to to secrete all the important little things, objects, keys, accounts, notes, documents and telephones. It is a vital storage place for all

small things that have great personal value. It can be a bar for drinks as well. Octopus Secreteur playfully imitates one of the most interesting creatures in nature. Its legs are keeping up “order” and invite healthy doses of humour into our everyday lives. Another playful product from the Dao Wood range is the Tea Table Crab. Drinking tea is a ritual and a whole culture has developed around it. A cup of tea can be a meditative habit, but it can also be a passionate conversation starter. Ever since the trend of drinking tea was accepted by the


middle class in Europe around 1750, tea tables have been the central figure of this charming ritual. The tea table can be disassembled.

00386(0)40304139 [email protected] www.daowood.com


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The Art of Woven Metal Stemming from her original handmade work, Sophie Mallebranche’s engineered bespoke metal materials are uniquely designed for high end interior applications

A talented colourist, Sophie’s art lies in her ability to achieve a wide range of pure colours with the exclusive use of high quality metals. Manufactured with silver-coated enamelled coppers and stainless steel, the weaves capture the immaterial qualities of light and render them tangible in an extraordinary material. Specifically created for the companies atelier, the one-of-a-kind wires composing each weave are designed to expand luminosity, yielding the purest and most vivid colours. Each weave is the result of the

thoughtful arrangement of color, space, and light. These unique and luxurious textiles are made for interior use as wall covering, window treatment, and glass laminated panels. Available in over 26 color references, models from the permanent collection can be woven in dense or open-weave, and in irregular or regular patterns. Custom-made panels are also available in a selection of nuanced weaves from our various collections. Fire retardant, UV-resistant, Made in France.

ATELIERS SOPHIE MALLEBRANCHE Paris, France +33 1 46 34 80 00 www.sophiemallebranche.com [email protected]



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Automated Home Basalte offers a stunning range of high-end products for the Smart Home, made of top-quality materials in a refined design

Basalte is a Belgian manufacturer of design switches and products for home automation systems. Since its foundation, Basalte developed an exclusive product portfolio for high-end residential projects worldwide. Today, Basalte works with designers and customers in more than 60 countries worldwide. When designing products, Basalte searches for an emotional connection. The products should not only look and feel good, they should also be intuitive and fun in use. The combination of high-quality materials with strong design results in a timeless product range that is handmade in Belgium. Basalte is especially known for its unique design switches, which are completely touch-sensitive to intuitively control lights, shades, HVAC and even music. Because of the timeless design and finishes, Basalte switches fit every

architectural style. The switches are available in a wide range of materials, ranging from contemporary aluminium over classic bronze & copper to the unique ‘fer forgé’ finishes, which are hand textured. Basalte also offers minimalist wall and table mounts for iPad, made of high-grade aluminium. These Eve mounts keep the iPad continuously charged in a safe, sleek solution: perfect for your residential, commercial or hospitality project. Additionally, Basalte created Auro, a fast and intelligent motion sensor, which is almost invisible, thanks to its innovative flat design. Lastly, Basalte is known for their high-end multiroom audio solution that directly integrates in home automation. In the last eight years, Basalte has been awarded with more than 35 international design awards: a recognition for the continuous commitment to accessible technology and qualitative design.


Basalte continues on this path and emphasises the importance of a perfect installation of their products. That is why Basalte products are only sold through local certified partners. The Basalte concept house in Belgium is a great example of how home automation technology and high-end design go hand in hand to create unique user experiences.

Basalte Hundelgemsesteenweg 1a 9820 Merelbeke Belgium +32 9 385 78 38 [email protected] www.basalte.be


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Life in Colour Dulux Trade represents the pinnacle of professionalism, helping interior designers and commercial specifiers create colourful spaces that improve people’s lives

Dulux Trade works hand in hand with professionals to help support and deliver transformation, from residential homes to large commercial buildings and everything in between. Each project is underpinned with a vision to create beautiful living and working spaces. Every year, the paint brand’s team of global colour and design experts develops ‘Colour Futures’, a forecast based on emerging trends that shape the way people live and work. As part of this highly anticipated forecast, ’Denim Drift’ has been revealed as Dulux Trade’s Colour of The Year for 2017. A beautiful, timeless and versatile grey-blue, ‘Denim Drift’ is a must-have colour for in-the-know professionals within interior design for the year ahead. A reconsideration of familiar blue, it captures the mood of the moment, encapsulating key design trends such as hygge, and is a true embodiment of the way we’ll live in 2017.

Designed to provide ideas, inspiration and insight for interior design professionals, helping them to be more colour confident, this year’s four key colour palettes include beautiful tones to complement Denim Drift. There are ten blues within the palettes, five of them, including Denim Drift, are muted and atmospheric and the remaining five are cleaner, brighter hues that pack more of a punch. The whole collection has been designed to be used in combination across different elements of an interior, from the walls to the furniture, furnishings and accessories. Creating a blue colour scheme provides commercial specifiers with flexibility in both a residential and commercial setting with hues that run the gamut of being calming to energising. In the UK, Dulux Trade incorporates an extensive range of high profile subbrands that are unparalleled in their decorative performance. These

include Diamond, a hard-wearing innovative range of paint incorporating stain repellent technology, which is available in over 11,500 shades, and Weathershield, a specialist range that can help exterior masonry and timber withstand the elements. The Colour of the Year is just one of an extensive portfolio of tools and services available to help specifiers unlock the maximum potential from their spaces.

Dulux Trade Technical Advice Centre: 0333 222 7070 www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk Testers, including Denim Drift: www.dulux.co.uk/en/colourdetails/denim-drift



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Front of House With a wide choice of front, internal and garage doors to choose from, Urban Front offers high performance, functional style and individual design

Urban Front doors are made in their workshops in the UK and are shipped all over the world. The company work very closely with architects and designers to achieve flexible design including flush doorsets, oversized doors up to 1.5m wide x 3m high, fully glazed doorsets and doors suitable for large and small developments. Their doors can be ordered to work with home automation, fitted into glass curtain walling and can be finished in a variety of hardwoods, RAL colours or metal finishes like Bronze. All of Urban Front's designs are unique and design registered in the UK and Europe. In the past year, the company have passed vigorous security testing and are due to complete their full certification shortly for use within commercial and domestic settings. The doors are used on schools, hospitals and apartment building main entrances, on dental surgeries and

hairdressers and restaurants. However, they are most known for the use of their doors for private residences and homes. Urban Front have various designs and types of doors that might suit the project you are working on. FRONT DOORS Their front doors are available as E80 hinged, E80 pivot and E98 Passiv with Uvalues as low as 0.89UV with steel reinforcement for stability, five point locking as standard for security and double weather sealing for weathering. GARAGE DOORS Urban Front garage doors come in various systems including Side Hung, Counter balance, Up and Over and 2 by 2 Folding with automation, and match our front door range. Garage doors are available in sizes up to 2.4m x 7m wide depending on the application.


INTERNAL DOORS Internal doors are available hinged, pivoted, sliding or bifold. They match all of the other doors we offer and come in a variety of finishes in addition to FD30 and FD60 and in oversized sizes up to 1.5m wide x 3.2m tall. RIBA certified CPD are available in addition to workshop tours, design advice and further information by getting in touch.

01494778787 [email protected]


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Sculptural Magic David Harber is an award winning sculptor, based in the UK, with an international reputation for creating innovative, contemporary art in both interior and exterior settings

Works by David Harber are included in collections around the UK and internationally. Clients have included Dame Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons and George Michael and his work has been unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II on several occasions. David incorporates light, water and reflections to create surprise and a sense of magic in his work. Made from long lasting materials such as steel, stone, bronze and copper with a variety of finishes, he creates delicate looking ethereal pieces all handmade by craftsmen at his workshop in Oxfordshire. His sculptures are designed to be sited in both interior and exterior settings. David recognises the value in celebrating and maintaining traditional craftsmanship and

artisan skills and believes in upholding and developing these techniques in line with contemporary tastes and technologies. The newest edition to David Harber’s interiors collection is the sophisticated design of Mirage which features a convex mirror to distort reflection and usher the viewer into another dimension. A verdigris outer body surrounds the burnished warmth of hammered copper which in turn frames the bevelled mirror. Beyond the outer circumference of the Mirage, integrated LED lights give an ethereal halo of copper reflections. Other interior works include Turbine, Alveare, his award winning Chalice and bespoke Water Walls. To arrange a visit to the workshop, or to order a brochure, please conact the David Harber team.

Blewburton Barns, Hagbourne Road, Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire OX11 9EE 01235 859300 www.davidharber.com



Gallery The gallery presents an exclusive collection of companies who create innovative concepts with professional designers in mind. From stunning lighting installations to beautifully formed furniture, the gallery displays these designs in their best light, created to inform your design decisions over the next year.



BLANCO UK LTD 01923 635 200 [email protected]


DELTALIGHT 0207 960 5030 www.deltalight.co.uk


HALCYON FURNITURE 01691 611672 [email protected] www.halcyonfurniture.com


HOMES IN HEAVEN +351 255 890 400 [email protected] www.homesinheaven.com


KAELO 020 7870 1115 www.kaelo.co.uk


MARIONI UK Distributor +44(0)7738 080098 [email protected] www.marioni.it/en


REAL FLAME 020 7731 5025 sales@realflame.co.uk www.realflame.co.uk


SIR WILLIAM BENTLEY BILLIARDS +44 (0) 1264 731 210 [email protected] www.billiards.co.uk


URBAN FRONT LTD 01494 778 787 [email protected] www.urbanfront.com




Company Profiles The company profiles are designed to allow you a little more information into the history and ethos of the companies that supply to the industry. Whether it is a privately run family business or a new start up design studio putting its first collection out into the industry, having knowledge of the company and the way in which it works is crucial to making positive and informed decisions when considering suppliers for a project or future collaboration.



COMPANY PROFILES

Fox Linton Fox Linton Fabrics was launched in 2004 by renowned designer Mary Fox Linton and creates understated and luxurious fabrics, all made in the UK

Fox Linton fabrics celebrate craftsmanship and represent design that is timeless and enduring. Their ethos is to create understated yet luxurious fabrics, made in the UK, which are sourced from the best British traditions of making fine textiles. Each stage of production is executed by experts in their field using natural yarns, employing processes that date back centuries; the use of these authentic, traditional skills respects a heritage that is visible in every thread. Fox Linton's tactile fabrics are as beautiful to feel as they are to look at, perfect for contemporary or traditional settings. The natural fibres used are inherently fire retardant and durable, making them suited to the domestic and contract market, with impeccable colouring by their design director, Kathleen Butler. She oversees every subtle, but complex

process; not just the design and construction but also invisible details such as where the flax is grown, the precision of the dye selection, the skill and finesse of the spinning, all the way through to the weaving and finishing methods. By combining silk, linen, lamb’s wool and mohair, the Fox Linton collection is one that is sophisticated yet understated, light yet durable, with an exceptional handle and drape. Fox Linton Fabrics was launched in 2004 by world-renowned interior designer, Mary Fox Linton. She has remained at the forefront of design and innovation for over 50 years and is known for her modern use of high calibre materials and an outstanding sense of elegance, comfort, timelessness and humour. Her desire to create fabrics of the highest quality was a natural extension of her passion for authenticity, colour and excellence and she remains as brand consultant


and ambassador to this day. As well as showcasing Fox Linton fabrics and wallcoverings in the London Chelsea Harbour flagship showroom, Fox Linton also sell and recommend Jim Thompson brands (Thailand), Loro Piana (Italy) and Holly Hunt (USA). The collections are displayed in the luxurious Design Centre with an atmosphere of space and calmness, allowing visitors to see and experience the detail and quality of the brands in a fresh, comfortable setting, flooded with natural light.

Fox Linton Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour London SW10 0XE 020 73687700 [email protected] www.foxlinton.com


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Gillian Weir Each throw, blanket, bedcover and cushion is soft and luxurious, custom made in your own unique selection of colour, weave, weight and finish for the ultimate indulgence

A deep background knowledge supplying accessories to the super yacht Industry has lead Gillian Weir to specialise in one of the finest fibres in the world, cashmere. Each bespoke throw, blanket, bedcover and cushion from them is beautifully soft and luxurious. Custom made to your unique design scheme or your clients taste and requirements, in pure cashmere or blended with silky soft bamboo, these are items to be treasured. Hand dyed, woven and finished in a clients own unique colour, size, weight and finish. Every step of the process is customisable, allowing a client to create their perfect throw, blanket, bedcover or cushion for each and every one of their diverse and individual interior design projects. As every piece is custom made, you don't need to fit to their range or colour Palette of 45. If the perfect shade isn’t available then colour matching to a fabrics swatch, Pantone or RAL colour

is no problem at all. No colour is ever discontinued and with a lead time of just six to eight weeks they are able to respond to trends quickly. Most of their looms are just under three metres wide and so they can make blankets to fit perfectly on the biggest of beds. In this very bespoke world of luxury, Gillian Weir understands that nothing is standard and being able to create a throw that drapes perfectly over the edge of any sized beds is always possible. There are three weights to choose from, a 2ply lightweight for a relaxed throw, a 4ply mid weight ideal for snuggling under and up to a 6ply winter weight for the most sumptuous blankets to be used during winter nights. There are 12 weaves to choose from, so clients can stay subtle and smart with a classic herringbone or add a little more texture with a chunky waffle or criss-cross jacquard. With a design team in house ready to help and advise every step of the way, samples

can be sent out ready for meetings that best represent your colour scheme. The finishing touches really enhance the piece and enables a completely customised finish. For a relaxed, rustic finish choose from one of Gillian Weir's eight tassel designs; for a smart, sleek lux look go for a silk border or pick a cashmere binding for a more natural, contemporary style. Visit the gallery section on their website for images to inspire. With all of the options Gillian Weir rarely make the same throw twice, offering a very unique answer and a bit of luxury to the most exclusive interiors.

01943 467 353 www.gillianweir.co.uk [email protected]



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KOURASANIT As a pioneering, dynamic company, KOURASANIT is classed as a trendsetter and market driver in the field of decorative construction materials and hydraulic mortars

Founded in 1978, the company initially started out producing and blending mortars used to maintain and restore archaeological and historical monuments. Both the company’s name and its expertise are based on traditional mortar known as Roman mortar or kourasani which has been famous since antiquity. Traditional Roman mortars are well known for their hydraulic, engineering and thermal insulation properties. They were therefore widely used in numerous construction projects during the Roman and Byzantine periods, such as bridges, aqueducts, Byzantine churches, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Hagia Sophia and other monuments of great historical importance. It was this in-depth study of ancient traditional construction methods which brought to light the advantages of using these original materials and

that led KOURASANIT to think in such a different way. Today it is able to create and market a wide modern range of great looking completely environmentally-friendly materials. What makes KOURASANIT stand out is that the manufacture of its products is essentially based on processing natural aggregates combined with pozzolana (lava) and hydrated lime. This is the reason why KOURASANIT has become established as a leading specialist in the production of highly durable mortars. Respecting both man and the environment, KOURASANIT guides the material to express their natural beauty. Fluidity, texture, light and shadows are utilised to create ultra modern surfaces that look and feel natural. The materials interact with the environment and become alive in the hands of the applier. The result is the creation of contemporary spaces that ‘breath’ with strong character and natural ease.


KOURASANIT UK LTD 14 Gray’s Inn Rd, London, WC1X 8HN, UK 07427067030 [email protected] www.kourasanit.com


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Reloaded Design Reloaded Design, by Eliana Trentalancia, creates furniture as distinctive unique pieces, each with a story to tell connected with subtle touches of eccentricity

Reloaded Design™ is a high-end furniture manufacturer for those who are not afraid to be bold. The brand has become, in just two years, a ‘must have’ for upscale design and already includes among its followers movie and rock stars who decided to have one of the unique pieces of interior art for their home decoration. Each piece by Reloaded Design™ is the outcome of patient work to revive traditional craftsmanship. With exquisite workmanship, Eliana Trentalancia reinterprets antique pieces, giving them an unconventional new life. Each piece comes from a different era and shows a variety of Italian workmanship techniques. Mirrors, iron, glass beads, perforated metal, semiprecious stones, bijoux, esoteric symbols, coral, mother of pearl, jade, skulls and zodiac signs are all used to give each piece an individual mood. Every item is inspired by different

cultures and epochs, from Gothic to French Baroque. Opposing materials are put together for fun and to challenge the conventions of traditional design. Each piece has a different identity, perfect for those who love the contrast between simplicity and opulence. Reloaded Design™ is inspired by fashion, theatre, art, jewellery and mythology. Tribal and esoteric references give the work an even more magical and exclusive aura. Romanticism, minimalism, baroque and opulence converge, creating a dreamlike interplay of allusions between past and future. Beside unique pieces, Reloaded Design™ developed limited edition collections of small pieces such as the Mini-Table collection, created to meet the diverse needs of contemporary living. Versatile. Practical. Eccentric. Unique. Little jewels, used alone, or paired with other models, of differing heights, measurements and shapes,

to create designer compositions that match the individual style and creativity. A furnishing element that makes each space unique and original, to use as an occasional table, coffee table or bedside table. Easy to disassemble, thanks to a twist-off base, the mini tables rapidly transform into an elegant and handy multi-purpose tray. The aim of this work is to bring emotion to each recovered piece of furniture, giving new energy to a creation that is poised between art and craftsmanship.

www.reloadeddesign.com



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Simon Orrell Designs Renowned for elegant surfaces and furniture, Simon Orrell Designs has carved out a niche for distinctive finishes whether it’s a sleek contemporary design or a classic look

In the heart of Chelsea’s Design Quarter, Simon Orrell Designs creates exquisite furniture and accessories using some of the most desirable materials available. In this prestigious project, parchment panels (shown above) add a sense of opulence to a London townhouse by Studio Indigo, matching the grandeur of its strong architectural space. Parchment is just one of many materials they offer that allows interior designers to create a highquality and fresh, original look.

Other finishes include shagreen, straw marquetry, mica, selenite, cracked eggshell and gesso as well as a variety of shell surfaces including mother of pearl and penshell. With their strikingly individual patina and texture, these unusual finishes imbue pieces with immense character, warmth and quality. As well as custom pieces, Simon Orrell Designs have a furniture and accessory range in the same materials they offer their custom pieces in. Whether it’s bedside cabinets or coffee tables, tissue box covers or trays, jewellery boxes


or wastepaper baskets, these easy-to-order pieces complement a wide range of interiors. Downloadable brochures are available on their website or for further information on their furniture and accessories collection or bespoke work get in touch directly. Photography by Andreas von Einsiedel

020 7371 9339 www.simonorrelldesigns.com


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Tree Couture At the juncture where furniture meets art, Tree Couture is producing some of the most exciting work to emerge from British workshops in many years

Founder and designer-maker Troo Heath-Crew and her team of exceptional cabinetmakers work out of a former Victorian dairy in London that they have lovingly rescued and restored to create a beautiful vibrant hub for their workshop and atelier. Combining time-honoured craftsmanship with contemporary design and engineering, they create remarkable pieces of furniture, from limited edition collections to one-off special commissions. The collections include modern takes on classic pieces which may have fallen out of use, such as the cheval mirror, the gentlemen’s valet and the

jewellery armoire. Each design is made in a strictly limited edition, often of no more than 25, individually numbered and inlaid with a gold and nickel makers mark, or made to order with bespoke specifications. Celebrating the long tradition of British furniture making, Tree Couture marries the meticulous detailing and solidity of fine antiques with a strong contemporary edge. Their works are collectors’ pieces, yet always as functional as they are beautiful, designed to fit effortlessly into 21st century lifestyles and eclectic interiors. Like couturiers working within the realm of haute couture, Tree Couture are defined by their use of supremely luxurious materials and dedicated craftsmanship, with sustainability always at the very heart: each piece is designed for life and built to last many generations. Tree Couture is unusual in its uncompromising use of solid, handselected premium-grade hardwoods, and its avoidance of veneers and MDF. In line with their commitment to

sustainability and ethical provenance, all the hardwoods used are sourced from well-managed, sustainable forests. They have also set up a private initiative with British conservationists whereby for every piece of Tree Couture furniture created, a native sapling is planted and nurtured in a beautiful arboretum in Herefordshire. A selection of Tree Couture’s limited edition collection pieces are on display at stand-out concept store Clerkenwell London and their full collection can be viewed by appointment at the gallery of their north London atelier.

Tree Couture Ltd Workshop & Gallery @ The Atelier 1 Old Dairy Court, 17 Crouch Hill London N4 4AP 020 7281 2050 [email protected] www.treecouture.co.uk



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Turri Turri's “mission” is to bring the art of luxury lifestyle into every room, those that are looking for luxury will always find in Turri a deep understanding of their aspirations

Turri was founded in 1925 in the tiny artisanal workshop of Pietro Turri in Carugo, in the heart of Brianza. Over the years, the company followed and responded to the demands of the markets to establish itself as a leading name, first in Italy and Europe, then in countries such as Russia, India, UAE and China. In 2013, Turri invested in the opening of a new production plant in Briosco, enabling it to offer a better service to its clients and to improve delivery times. Turri’s products are characterised by a luxurious classical-contemporary line which is a summary of three simple, basic concepts: originality, authenticity, and uniqueness. Turri furniture is made with prestigious materials and high quality artisanal finishes, which are the result of continuous research and represent a harmony between art and technology. The decorations found on the products celebrate deep emotions and primitive feelings, through the combination of colours used. These are unique pieces which are able to incite the warmth of

luxury and form timeless moments. Two indispensable words come to mind when one talks about Turri’s production: manual skill. Each piece is created and assembled with great care and exquisite artisanal skill. This is perhaps the most important factor contributing to the end result. Lacquer, brass, crystal, and precious wood are assembled, decorated, and finished with techniques dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. Solid poplar wood constitutes the frame of the upholstered furniture, which is then covered with sophisticated materials featuring refined patterns that have been created by famous weavers. Every single piece is conceived to achieve the maximum results in terms of form, quality, and prestige. The company dedicates its creative and productive resources to the contract business. Its Projects Division has completed major contract projects all over the world, creating furnishings and interiors for accommodations, workplaces, public offices, and private yachts.


Turri Srl, via Ugo Foscolo 6, 22060 Carugo (CO), Italia +39 031.760111 [email protected] www.turri.it


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Christopher Peacock Christopher Peacock launched its London showroom in November 2015, bringing the luxurious brand to the UK for the first time

Founded in 1992, Christopher Peacock remains a benchmark of taste and understated elegance, which has graced many of the world's most luxurious private estates and residential developments across the globe. Christopher Peacock, Founder and Creative Director, comments: “The launch of our first UK showroom in London’s thriving Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Europe’s flagship for design and decoration, represents the next chapter for Christopher Peacock as an international brand. Drawing back to my roots, the collection has always been inspired by English architecture and design.” Specialising in outstanding craftsmanship, Christopher Peacock represents unique

bespoke and handcrafted cabinetry, hardware adornments and fitted furniture for the entire home. The collection includes spectacular kitchens, libraries, dressing rooms, bathroom suites, wine tasting rooms and butler’s pantries. The highly-skilled interior designers provide incomparable personal service and consultation, tailoring each room individually, creating functional spaces that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle. The London showroom features signature displays including the Motra™ Collection of cabinetry that offers a modern and traditional line available in a widevariety of finishes such as Quarter Sawn oak, American walnut and the Christopher Peacock Paint. The Refectory Collection, also on view,

embodies understated elegance of New Hampton Style that conveys a blend of English Georgian and American Colonial architectural elements.

Christopher Peacock, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour 1st Floor, Unit 113 Design Centre East Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, London, SW10 0XE 020 7100 4423 [email protected] www.peacockhome.com



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MY Furniture MY Furniture are well known for their range of affordable, aspirational products which are inspired by design classics from across the globe

Online furniture retailer MY Furniture are the new one stop resource for a stunning range of designer style furniture which you just can’t afford to miss! Their concept is to provide a broad selection of affordable, aspirational products; providing an all-inclusive resource for everyone, regardless of taste or budget. Their dedicated and passionate team are constantly monitoring trends and compiling collections from around the globe, delivering on-trend, and well-crafted products at the best possible prices. MY Furniture’s industrial style furniture is just one of the statement

ranges and with urban living and industrial flair becoming ever more popular it’s right on trend. Other MY Furniture styles include Mid-Century Modern, Elegant, Mirrored and French Vintage. Delivery is always included in the price and delivery is generally next day. What’s more, a consistent five star Trustpilot rating assures that you can purchase with absolute confidence. The online collection includes living and dining room furniture, beds and bedroom furniture, bathroom accessories, lighting and general decorative items. Their in-house team handcraft furnishings to the


highest standards using beautiful materials and traditional techniques. Their Nottingham based facility means that they are also able to offer a bespoke upholstery service.

0800 092 1636 www.my-furniture.com


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Andrew Kornat Designs Andrew Kornat Designs work with some of the best artisan workshops globally to ensure their growing collection of hand crafted pieces is of the highest quality

Working with some of the best artisan workshops in the UK, Europe and America, Andrew Kornat Designs Ltd is a growing collection of hand crafted decorative pieces of lighting and furniture using the finest materials to exacting standards designed by Andrew Kornat with influences from many eras and design movements. The company has been successfully supplying directly to the interior design trade since being formed early 2011. Having been in the interior supply industry for 20 years, over 15 of which have been specially in lighting sales, design and distribution, Andrew has developed strong relationships with leading interior designers

who he works with on projects all over the world. Supplying either key items for decorative lighting or being asked to consult on the whole project, designers often utilise Andrews skills and knowledge to work on bespoke pieces that he develops uniquely for specific projects. Recent bespoke commissions include a two metre diameter Murano glass chandelier in a mid-century style that incorporated 5000 triangular shaped rods of clear, frosted, pale blue and cobalt blue mouth blown glass pieces suspended from a 24ct gold plated frame. Examples of bespoke pieces produced by Andrew Kornat Designs can be seen in many Four Seasons hotels, Hilton Group and Sandy Lane Barbados.

The company also has the exclusive distribution rights to three amazingly skilled manufactures of exquisite lighting and furniture made of the finest material. Marioni from Florence, Jonathan Browning Studio from San Francisco and Patinas from Budapest. Examples of all of these designs can be seen on the website.

ANDREW KORNAT DESIGNS LTD www.andrewkornatdesigns.com

6 Lower Park 54 Putney Hill London SW15 6QY +44(0)7738 080098 [email protected] www.andrewkornatdesigns.com



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Effegibi Effegibi create saunas that break away from traditional concepts, transforming the sauna into 'furniture' of modern design for any room in the house

Effegibi is an Italian company that was established in 1987 as a producer of Finnish saunas. Through the years, the company has introduced their products to the private market and made them available to the general public. BodyLove is the new sauna + Hammam combination designed by Rodolfo Dordoni with Michele Angelini. It represents the latest evolutionary leap forward taken by Effegibi surrounding heat technology and wellbeing. BodyLove has a painted aluminium frame with glass wall and door panels in a super-clear or opaque finish. Materials like grés porcelain stimulate the perception of the spa space as an environment that blends perfectly with its surroundings. Interiors of the sauna + Hammam are divided into two spaces that can have either a front or side entrance. The sauna space is furnished with

raised wooden benches. A base made of wood clad in grés porcelain supports the heater, finished in glazed ceramic and the ceiling houses the RGB LED lighting. Canadian hemlock or heat-treated solid wood for the walls with mirrored surfaces available on request. The Hammam part has a wall-fitted bench in Corian, complete with a teak backrest and footrest, and a base containing the Nuvola Smart Power steam generator. A panel of Botticino marble contains the taps and the spring and shower controls, plus a copper-finish stainless steel bowl revisiting the traditional ritual of dousing yourself with cool water. A ceiling-mounted shower head delivers a regenerating flow of water from above and a niche adorning the transparent wall creates a convenient open space fitted with shelves. Outer surfaces can be finished in ceramic, wood, mirrored or back-painted glass. Inner surfaces


are clad in grés porcelain in a choice of two soft colours, or can be finished in back-painted fluted glass. Colour-therapy and the ECC system enabling remote control of switch-on time, temperature, lighting, etc complete the system. The sauna + Hammam version measures 393 x 176 x h220 cm. BodyLove can also be supplied in a stand-alone version, with just a sauna or Hammam measuring 200 x 176 x h220 cm. Like all Effegibi products BodyLove offers countless personalisation options.

Via Gallo, 769 I-47522 Cesena (FC) Italia www.effegibi.it Tel +39 0547 372881 [email protected]


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nora® As a market leader in rubber floor coverings, nora® systems offers a diverse range of environmentally friendly floor coverings to suit any designers needs

Rubber flooring is fast becoming one of the first choices for resilient flooring. With strong eco credentials, low maintenance and a long lifecycle, it is widely becoming recognised as the best long-term solution for contract flooring projects including schools, hospitals, airports, retail, leisure and transportation. nora® rubber floorcoverings satisfy current requirements for modernday construction projects. The floorings’ dense, unbroken surface prevents dirt absorption, thus enabling them to be cleaned easily and economically, without any coating required. With their high walking comfort and excellent footfall sound absorption properties, these resilient rubber floorings are the ideal guarantee for harmonious visual synergy. Above and beyond this, the floorcoverings’ extreme durability, backed up by their slip resistance properties and excellent fire-protection

characteristics, ensure lasting safety for generations. nora® colour range is designed because you’ve only got one chance to make a first impression! Particularly in heavy traffic entrance and stairwell areas, the extraordinarily wear-resistance of nora floor coverings ensure a long-lasting warm, friendly and pleasant atmosphere. The norament® stairtreads conveniently preshaped in one piece turn installation into a fast, neat and cost-efficient job, in new buildings and for refurbishment work alike. More than 300 colours in the nora® standard range alone offers limitless scope for cost-efficient implementation of your particular design concept: from the entrance area through the stairwells and corridors, right into the living space. nora® see it as their task to accompany clients on the path to complete environmentally compatible project solutions. The floor coverings can be installed in tiles or rolls using solvent-free

environmentally compatible adhesives, and norament® stairtreads and skirting profiles can be installed using double-sided special tape only released for nora products. Customers can be assured of positively contributing to indoor environment and thus protecting the health of all concerned. Today nora® flooring systems has no less than twelve environmental and quality awards including the ‘Blue Angel’ Greenguard Indoor Air Quality and the BREEAM ‘A’ rating.

nora flooring systems UK Ltd. 4-5 Allerton Road Rugby CV23 0PA UK Tel.: (+44) 1788 - 513 160 Fax: (+44) 1788 - 552 812 e-mail: [email protected] www.nora.com/uk



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Smart Fire UK Smart Fire UK offer the comfort of traditional fireplaces, without the negatives associated as the fires don’t require a chimney or flue and are environmentally friendly

Finding a heating solution which offers year round warmth, very little maintenance and is stylish, elegant and contemporary is not easy. Smart Fire UK, a leading provider in heating solutions, is the sole UK distributor of EcoSmart Fire. The bio-ethanol fires, which require no chimney or flue, use plant by-products to avoid harming the environment and because they need no extraction system, are ideal for new builds and apartments. They offer the comfort and ambience of a traditional fireplace without the hassle associated with it. The range of options available makes these fires suitable for any home, with easy installation and freestanding alternatives that can be stored away in areas with limited space. The EcoSmart Bio-Ethanol Fire Box has become a popular choice with interior designers wanting to make an impression and looking for a stylish solution for an existing grate or

fireplace. The fires have been designed to compliment a wide range of building materials to create a traditional or modern look. The fuel is stored in the device’s internal reservoir meaning that there are no pipes or cables required during the installation process. All the workings of the fire are managed from inside the box so they can simply be installed into a standard frame or inside an existing fireplace. The EcoSmart Bio Ethanol Burners are the obvious choice for creating a design statement. Their versatility means they can be placed almost anywhere, within the middle of a table for a talking point or in the centre of a stylish lounge. The Designer range is ideal if you want a contemporary focal or talking point within a room. Paul Holt, business manager at Smart Fire UK, said: “EcoSmart fires are a truly revolutionary product and are making a splash in the domestic and commercial world.


“They’re a popular choice for homes without a chimney and add a cosy feel to any apartment. They work well in new homes and apartments as they eliminate the additional building work required to add a chimney. The additional environmental benefits associated with EcoSmart over traditional fire options are a major advantage of this product.”

Paul Holt at Smart Fire UK 80 New Kings Road, London SW6 4LT, +44(0)20 7384 1677 [email protected] www.smartfireuk.com


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Vessel Gallery Vessel Gallery are an authority on contemporary glass, featuring collections that incorporate lighting, wall panels, hanging sculptures and interior objects

Founded and based in Notting Hill, London in 1999 Vessel Gallery aims to be a major destination for all those who appreciate contemporary art-glass sculpture and decorative lighting. From the stunning simplicity of Scandinavian crystal, via flamboyant Italian art glass, to the best of British and International creative talents, all pieces are unique or limited edition and have been carefully edited to show an unparalleled selection of contemporary design and craft. Vessel Gallery also edits its own editions, an on-going program working with emerging and established studio artists and designers, producing unique collections of exclusive limited

edition art works in glass and other materials. The collections span from lighting, wall panels, hanging sculptures and interior objects. The majority of the collections are handcrafted by the artists and designers in their studios but also handmade in collaboration with skilled craftsmen from all over the world. Vessel also consults for interior and corporate projects, providing the opportunity to have a truly bespoke commissioning service with unique works created in dialogue with the client. In addition the gallery is a valuable resource for artists, museums and collectors. Numerous artworks have entered prestigious public collections as a direct result of the Gallery’s exhibitions and advocacy.

0207 727 8001 [email protected] www.vesselgallery.com



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Vogue (UK) It’s the finer details that can make a bathroom ooze sophistication, and with Vogue (UK) you can evoke the very same indulgence of a 5* resort or spa in the comfort of home

Vogue (UK) has created a stylish way to warm towels, velvety bath robes or some of your more delicate garments in the winter season with the Stendy and Stendy Quad Towel Warmers: both part of its Contemporary Collection. Lavish spa interiors are now entering households on a much grander scale. In answer, Vogue (UK) has presented its range of deluxe contemporary heating solutions with Stendy and Stendy Quad epitomising spa-luxe design in the home. The contemporary design of the Stendy Quad Towel Warmer, is manufactured from 20mm and 30mm square, Mild Steel tubing which is available in a polished Chrome or White finish to complement your sanitaryware and other bathroom accessories. Available in two heights, the Stendy Quad in Chrome with 25 bars is the largest version by Vogue (UK) and is

truly versatile, with each of the three shelves folding back into the towel warmer when not in use. Designed to accommodate plenty of hanging space it is suitable for central heating systems, dual fuel or sealed electric with a choice of different styled controls. Stendy Quad delivers a heat output of up to 2569 Btu/hr or 753 Watts, can be controlled by Vogue (UK)’s Piazza valve and is priced from £744 including vat. Stendy is a subtler version, with a softer mix of large 41mm gauge D shape tubes and 23mm round hanging bars for a delicate aesthetic. A stylish heating solution with the added value of storage, foldaway shelving and practical hanging space, it is available in three heights and two widths. Also manufactured from Mild Steel, and available in chrome or white the Stendy Towel Warmer is priced from £472 including vat, and has a heat output of up 3974


Btu/hr or 1165 Watts. The Stendy and Stendy Quad Towel Warmers can be found in the Contemporary Collection and are both covered by Vogue (UK)’s newly extended Quality Assurance Guarantee of 15 years for all Mild Steel products. Vogue (UK) continues to offer unique products, maintain excellent quality standards, give extreme attention to detail and produce 100 per cent luxury British heating products that offer mass market complemented by some of the best Europe has to offer.

01902 387000 [email protected] www.vogueuk.co.uk


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Perrin & Rowe Established in 1978, Perrin & Rowe is one of the largest manufacturers of authentic kitchen and bathroom brass and sanitaryware in the UK

Through exclusive relationships with some of the best architects and designers globally, Perrin & Rowe offers products that have, and continue to be, specified in the most luxurious private residences, hotels and resorts around the world. Offering a comprehensive range of traditional and contemporary styles for the kitchen and bathroom, brassware is also available in a choice of luxurious metallic finishes from bronze to 24 carat gold, unlacquered brass and nickel, answering the trend for textures and mixed finishes in interior design. With over 35 years’ experience, Perrin & Rowe can also offer added functionality for the kitchen, with filtration and instant hot technology. A stylish portfolio of products are available for any size or shape bathroom; including fully matching collections of brass and sanitaryware to fully

customisable showering options such as rainbars and body sprays to deliver an immersive spa shower experience. Perrin & Rowe also specialise in bespoke design where the end user is able to fully realise an individual concept or project brief. Whether that be laser etching, bespoke finishes and proportions to tailored made porcelain indices, Perrin & Rowe can accommodate the most unique of requests all thanks to expert craftsmen and ability to manufacture in house. This tailor made service is made possible by a dedicated contracts team, available to work with clients to deliver individual projects. With brass and sanitaryware installed in some of the finest hotel bathrooms worldwide including Gleneagles, The Corinthia, The Langham and Sofitel St James in London through to beachside showering at Sandy Lane Resort &

Spa in Barbados, Perrin & Rowe has fast become the first choice for a wide range of hotel projects. A true British success story, every element of manufacturing takes place in the UK; from concept design, prototyping, casting, machining, soldering, polishing and plating through to assembly, testing and delivery. With many traditional, hands on processes still in use, every single product is individually water tested prior to delivery.

TCL Manufacturing Ltd Gateway XIII, Ferry Lane Rainham,Essex RM13 9JY 01708 526 361 [email protected] www.perrinandrowe.co.uk



COMPANY PROFILES

Teal Living Teal Living design furniture for people to live in, with a focus on performance, functionality and style, creating a ‘one stop shop’ for your living spaces

Established healthcare furniture manufacturer Teal are ‘breaking from traditional design’ with their new brand Teal Living. The concept is to provide design-led furniture for the residential care market. The range features stunning design led pieces that enable you to create elegant living spaces that are beautiful and functional. Encompassing wow factor high backs, sophisticated occasional chairs and families of co-ordinated seating, including sofas, Teal aims to provide the full spectrum of seating options. With a focus on ergonomic design and distinctive styling, alongside the needs of postural support and pressure management, the designers at Teal believe they can provide functionality and

beauty in one, achieving high-end looks and peace of mind. Teal is a solution-based manufacturing company that embraces new materials and design techniques. The experienced in house R&D department, combined with over 40 years in the industry gives Teal customers confidence that the products they choose will be fit for purpose and that the brand can deliver the service they need. The development of the range is on going and Teal has a myriad of new designs that will be show cased in 2017. The company has developed a high-end cabinet range that will feature matching coffee tables and consoles, really useful pieces that Teal hopes will solidify them as a true ‘one stop shop’ for furniture. All furniture is delivered free of


charge and has a minimum five year guarantee. The Teal aim is to delight customers with great furniture, exceptional choice and outstanding performance, creating beautiful living spaces.

Teal Living Branch Road Lower Darwen Lancashire UK BB3 0PR 01254 688210 www.teal-living.co.uk


COMPANY PROFILES

Joseph Giles Joseph Giles is a leading British designer and manufacturer of architectural hardware, specialising in luxury residential and hospitality construction projects

Joseph Giles is a family owned business that has a rich heritage in design dating back to 1949, where the founder’s father began his career at the BBC, creating the cone style speakers, which revolutionised the music industry at the time. Joseph Giles was founded in 1998 with the sole purpose to create beautiful architectural hardware. Today the business offers exquisite products to suit all design and architectural needs, and regularly works with their clients to design unique pieces which delivers their design vision. The secret to their success has been to stay true to

their passion and to deliver beautiful practicality for their customers. As well as bespoke services, Joseph Giles offers an ever-evolving collection of designs to suit a wide range of projects, including minimalist, industrial, classic contemporary and art deco style. Their products have been used in everything from high-end residential developments through to yachts and Kensington Palace. Their client base includes high-end interior designers, architects and homeowners with a passion for luxury hardware.

0208 680 2602 [email protected] www.josephgiles.com



COMPANY PROFILES

Aquacut Aquacut, along with its trading divisions, offers designers and private clients bespoke cutting services for tile and stone projects

Aquacut Limited was established in the 1990’s to serve the building industry and is divided into three parts: Aquacut Limited processes tiles and stone into functional and attractive building finishes; Tilers Tools is a UK distributor for Raimondi SpA’s range of tools for tilers and TTTrims is a UK distributor of trims and profiles for Italian company, Profilitec SpA. AQUACUT Over the years Aquacut’s craftsmen have developed a wide range of added value services, which now includes: Waterjet cutting; Bullnosing; Marble carpets, stairs and motifs; Epoxy bonding materials together to give lasting 3D shapes; Etching detailed designs into tiles and stone; Landscape features such as concentric rings and circles in stone and porcelain; Large external landscape features; Mechanical

fixing for tiles and stone; Painting designs in specialist paints on tiles and stone; Creation of anti-slip features using a variety of techniques and finishes; Sandblasting and swimming pool features. TILERS TOOLS Led by professional tiler, Jim Stott, Tilers Tools are national distributors of high quality tools, equipment and consumables designed and manufactured by Raimondi SpA especially for tilers and landscape professionals. Tilers Tools stocks a wide range of Raimondi’s products, allowing us to offer 24 hour delivery from our extensive warehouse in Cheshire. TTTRIMS Led by professional tiler, Iain Palmer, TTTrims is the UK distributor for Profilitec SpA, an Italian company


specialising in designing and manufacturing high quality trims, profiles, wet room products and levelling systems. Profilitec exemplifies the Italian flair for imaginative design and manufacturing, no wonder the company’s products are in demand in 65 countries. Profilitec manufactures in stainless steel, aluminium, brass, technical plastics materials and wood.

01565 750666 [email protected] www.aquacut.co.uk www.tilerstools.co.uk www.tttrims.co.uk


COMPANY PROFILES

Arthur Brett Arthur Brett is renowned for its extensive collection of English period designs that are still expertly crafted to exacting and authentic standards

Arthur Brett has been making fine furniture at its Norwich workshops for more than 150 years. In addition to making authentic period style furniture, Arthur Brett has evolved over recent decades to become one of the UK’s most respected makers of bespoke furniture for luxury residential projects and high-end corporate and commercial applications. The company has furnished many of London and the world’s grandest homes, most exclusive hotels and private members’ clubs, as well as embassies, banks and corporate boardrooms. Working with top architectural and interior design companies has provided Arthur Brett with a sound understanding of client expectation in terms of product quality and customer service. The purchasing process, whether for a standard or bespoke

item, is a clearly defined and structured series of actions that entails close collaboration with the client in order to fulfil and surpass expectations. Arthur Brett also offers contemporary furniture, which is increasingly in demand and is built and finished to the same high standards that the brand has become known for. To further this branch of activity Arthur Brett has launched new furniture collections, often inspired by classical designs from within the archives, but uncompromisingly contemporary in their style and appeal. Situated on London’s Pimlico Road for

more than 20 years, the Arthur Brett showroom has a wide variety of furniture styles on display. Experienced designers and furniture professionals are on hand to help translate design concepts into tangible solutions, whether a simple bookcase or an extending dining table to suit your requirements. Recent examples of Arthur Brett creations, illustrating the diversity of skills within the company, include a contemporary offram veneered trestle desk on an ebonised base, and a George III style demi-lune parcel-gilt console table with mulberry veneered top.

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COMPANY PROFILES

Atelier Maury Since 1987, Atelier Maury has specialised in gilded wood panelling and making painted decorations from a huge range of materials.

The Atelier Maury workshop carries out restoration, creative and decorative work for listed historical monuments, prestigious institutions, museums and interior designers. Through years of experience and know-how, Atelier Maury applies traditional techniques in the art of gilding and polychroming with stunning results. Atelier Maury's main ethos is to ensure the upkeep and respect of the heritage of ancient artists; to restore and not reinterpret. Living heritage is also very important to Atelier Maury. Where classic artists were each modern and contemporary in their time, so the company believes we have to consider that traditional techniques serve the modern creations of today. The company believes that there are many great facets to industrial luxury and recognise that we need

the contributions of the new technologies alongside the hand-made processes and ancestral techniques, to continue to convey individual beauty and quality in design. Between Heritage and Modernity, a balance can be achieved. Determined to protect its expertise and apply it in the modern world, research work carried out by the Atelier Maury Workshop has led to development of a new decoration product, the "Toile de Laque®" Toile de Laque® is a lacquered cotton or linen canvas, that provides a genuine and unique texture that recreates the richness and the splendour of ancient lacquers. Designed in the workshop to be easily and quickly installed, it moulds to any surface, wall, decorative panel, furniture, etc, and offers a wide range of colours, patterns and faux finishes (smooth, cracked, embossed textures). You


design your own project, and Atelier Maury make it real. Toile de Laque® is the result of the company's polychromist expertise developed through their experience of restoration and decoration. The company works only to order. Its clientele consists of some prestigious names in the most famous places in the world and Atelier Maury has been a Living Heritage Company since 2009.

Atelier Maury Paris Dorure, Polychromie & Toile de Laque Patrick Maury et Chantal Duclert 47 rue saint-sabin 75011 Paris- France +33 1 43 38 22 12 pc-maury@orange www.atelierpcmaury.com


COMPANY PROFILES

Deralam Laminates Ltd Deralam Laminates have evolved into a major player in the furniture and shop fitting industry supplying a range of laminates, worktops, panel products and solid surfacing

Deralam Laminates Ltd started as a family business in the Northwest of England and now operate from multiple UK sites meaning that the customer can benefit from a flexible and unrivalled nationwide distribution service. Deralam have a close relationship with all their supply partners, ensuring that they continue to add the latest innovative materials and designs to a constantly expanding portfolio. Stocking over 10000 product lines, you can be sure that Deralam stock a solution to suit your latest design project together with the highest levels of commitment and customer service. Being able to supply the correct product to extremely tight deadlines has seen Deralam forge close relationships with many companies in the shop fitting industry and their products are used in the stores of some of the most prestigious names

in high street retail. Keen to stay ahead of the market, Deralam have secured distribution rights for Alpolic© A-look, an aluminium composite mirror that benefits from being shatterproof, lightweight and easy to install, all key factors in today’s time and safety conscious society. Having sole UK distribution rights for Homopal©, that specialise in laminates of various finishes including real metal surfaces , leaves an almost unlimited scope for creativity and customisation; meaning that this product has a multitude of applications and finds its way into cruise ships, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and high street retail stores, in fact, any vertical surface that needs to be enhanced. As one of the largest stockists of worktops in the UK, Deralam can offer work surface solutions from the leading industry names including Duropal©, Axiom©, Pietra©, Gemstone© and Earthstone© together with a

range of matching or contrasting splashbacks. Coupled with a comprehensive stock of panel products from the likes Kronospan© Pfleiderer© and Senoplast©, Deralam is the ideal choice for Architects, manufacturers and retailers alike. Image: Hilton Heathrow dining area using Homopal© Copper Stratos Diagonal

Head Office, West Coast Park Bradley Lane, Standish Wigan, Lancashire WN6 0YR Southern Office Units 10-10a, Foster Avenue, Woodside Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5TA 01257 478540 [email protected]



COMPANY PROFILES

DOM Edizioni Domenico Mula, Founder, DOM Edizioni considers the ‘evolving soul’ of furniture and the never ending research between materials and finishes

A very specific stylistic trait, beyond the realm of fashion and temporary trends, comes the DOM Home Philosophy: purity of lines, preciousness of details and a never-ending research between materials and finishes. The creative enthusiasm for interior design in DOM Edizioni is recognisable in every single element of the collection and is combined with the skills and knowledge of the craftsmen the company works with. The most important principle, which comes directly from designer and art director Domenico Mula, is to appreciate the value of the materials he works with. “New materials are at the core of new designs”. To analyse deeply the intrinsic possibilities of a new material is the main challenge for the creative talents at DOM Edizioni. Domenico achieves his design objectives through the research of materials and constant

search for new inspirations, discovering new exciting raw materials, able to distinguish itself from other finishes on the market. The DOM Albin Wood is an example of this. An amazing original essence, Albin Wood is is becoming one of the most important features of the DOM Edizioni 2017 Collection. Real Makassar Ebony is one of the most emblematic elements of the collection from DOM Edizioni, accented by lacquered woods, precious metals and fabrics. DOM Edizioni is not only a unique design philosophy, but also a real concept. embodying the real Italian lifestyle through an essential unquestionable requisite, that the collection is 100 per cent made in Italy, from design concept to the final realisation, by Italian hands, according to the highest standard. Absolute refinement is the new key word for DOM Edizioni and the interior design industry. Domenico comments,


“Projects and homes of pure design, with a modern and often aseptic style, are boring; we are now assisting in the revival of elegance as a guiding principle, able to distinguish and give spaces and projects a unique and personal authenticity. It is a understated refined preciousness that blossoms from daring but equilibrated concepts.”

DOM Edizioni Via Isei 30 – 47521 Cesena – Italy (+39) 0547 28362 [email protected] www.domedizioni.com


COMPANY PROFILES

LuxDeco.com LuxDeco.com is the curated online shopping destination that makes it incredibly easy to discover & shop luxury interiors online

With over 200 brands and artisans from across the globe LuxDeco.com can help you find the worlds most beautiful furniture & home decor pieces for your projects. Whether you require inspiration from their online Style Guide; which uncovers design tips, trends and interviews with some of the worlds top designers, or you wish to simply browse a curated selection of products, LuxDeco.com has it all. Their expert stylist team are on hand to collate suggestions based on your brief no matter how big or small. If you need advice, or help suggesting a single item LuxDeco can help

create a stunning space with expert suggestions tailored to your style. The LuxDeco Interior Stylist’s can also help you find the ideal pieces to create the perfect interiors with their full Home Styling Service. They are able to suggest everything from furniture, decor and accessories and advise on colour palettes and materials as well as producing a Design Presentation for consideration consisting of: mood Boards & Product Selection, material suggestions & samples, floor layout plans (if applicable), bespoke commissions by their in-house furniture designer and white glove & installation within the UK.

020 3322 8665 [email protected] www.LuxDeco.com



COMPANY PROFILES

Markson Pianos Markson Pianos believe that a piano can transform a living space, animating the setting with live music and freeing creativity whilst inviting participation, fun and laughter

Markson Pianos is one of London’s leading Piano companies, established in 1910. Their range of services includes the sale of Grand and Upright Pianos both new and secondhand, Hire with option to buy, Restoration, Tuning, Transport and Storage. The 4th generation family business is dedicated to fulfilling the wishes and dreams of clients from around the World in finding the perfect piano for their requirements. They come from all walks of life: beginner to advanced, re-learner to singer/songwriter and not least those who simply want a good piano for others to play on when they visit. Their Pianos find their way into Show Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Theatres, Concert Halls, Schools and of course private homes all over the World. A Piano adds finesse and makes a space more natural and homely.

Markson Pianos highly experienced staff are on hand to advise on every aspect, from helping to choose a piano for its tone, touch and appearance through to site visits where necessary, installation and after care. Their own workshop not only carefully restores pianos to the highest standards but also meticulously prepares every piano, new or secondhand prior to despatch. Our Pianos are available at all price ranges with the emphasis on quality at the right price. On the floor are new Pianos from the four corners of the Earth: the UK, Austria, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, China and Bohemia and their range of secondhand pianos is even more diverse. And no place is too far flung for them to deliver to. Markson Pianos are here to shine a light on the differences between the various brand names, so that clients will be spoilt for choice but not


confused. Although black or mahogany shiny casework is popular, they specialise also in beautiful veneers and decorative casework. For those wishing to interface with the Digital Age, Markson Pianos also have the latest innovations in State of the Art technology applied to the Piano: Silent pianos, Disklaviers, Transacoustic, Retrofit systems and Digital Pianos. You no longer have to worry about disturbing the neighbours!

020 7935 8682 [email protected] www.marksonpianos.com


COMPANY PROFILES

Halcyon Furniture Halcyon furniture is a British manufacturer of fine contemporary furniture and the brand represents a window into the creative world of designer Simon King

Until recently, Simon catered exclusively for the bespoke market, with pieces that were months in designing and making and only seen by a handful of privileged individuals. Simon felt his creative expression could better serve his fellow design professionals if it were made available to them. Over these few years he has designed and manufactured a sprawling and widening portfolio of fascinating and thought provoking furniture. Each work is a centrepiece in its own right, but all compliment a contemporary setting beautifully. Halcyon furniture designs resist categorisation, ranging from sleek contemporary elegance to natural vitality. The seam winding through all this is the timeless singularity of nature that is, wood. Undertaking bespoke commissions of all sizes from a single piece to large

commercial installations, they also offer numbered, limited series and a range of more accessible production designs. Drawing from the intrinsic natural individualism of timber as a material to work with, many pieces focus around a “live edge”, utilising the natural characteristics and aesthetic offered by the specific piece of wood they are crafted from. Simon's designs represent a fusion of the natural splendour of wood with the timeless principles of simplistic geometric form. Not afraid to experiment, pieces often juxtapose a wide range of expressive materials, their offerings feature resins, metals and glass alongside the wood in ingenious synergistic applications. Each striking piece is conceived and built to extol three key virtues, originality, innovation and quality, yet avoids the fussy and over complicated. Subtle design features

are employed such as texturing or charring, bringing tactility to their beauty. The exquisite finish of Halcyons work has to be seen and touched to be fully appreciated. Halcyons furniture and artworks can be seen in a few selected dealers and galleries around the country. A showroom will open soon, but they welcome the opportunity to work closely with private and corporate clients, in order to deliver any brief. So, if you seek inspiration or would like them to bring your own ideas to life, you will find that no detail is impossible to realise.

Abbotsmoor Farmhouse, West Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4HF 01691 611672 www.halcyonfurniture.com



Sourcebook The supplier directory has been hand-selected to give designers the best choices when specifying for new projects. From architectural features to the latest palette of paint colours, the directory organises everything by category and then alphabetically, displaying everything in an easily accessible and stylishly designed format. Enjoy as you take inspiration from the many companies featured in the yearbook for 2017.


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Architectural Ironmongery


Acoustic & Noise Control

Architecural Lighting

DELTALIGHT (UK) LTD 94 Webber Street Waterloo London SE1 0QN Tel: 0207 960 5030 Email: [email protected] Web: www.deltalight.com Deltalight is an world-renowned architectural lighting manufacturer. From end users to architects, projects large or small, we can provide lighting calculations and project visualisation to meet our clients’ needs. We have a wide range of indoor and outdoor light fittings, which include many eco-friendly, LED and IP rated options.

Antiques

English Georgian Furniture and Mirrors Worlds End Studios 132-134 Lots Road London SW10 0RJ T: +44 (0) 20 7351 4433 E: [email protected] W: www.englishgeorgian.com

ROSCO Kangley Bridge Road London, SE26 5AQ Tel: +44 (0)20 8659 2300 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rosco.com Founded in 1910 and celebrating over 100 years in business, Rosco is a global leader and the world’s largest manufacturer for effects and themed lighting. The company’s comprehensive product range extends into architecture and interior design with products for backlighting decorative materials such as stained glass and onyx.


Associations



Bathrooms




Bedrooms

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Bathrooms

Bespoke & Specialist Furniture

Bedrooms

BAGNODESIGN Leeds Oakwell Park Trading Estate, Birstall Leeds, England WF17 9LU

BAY PLASTICS LTD H1 High Flatworth, North Shields, NE29 7UZ Tel: 0191 258 0777 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bayplastics.co.uk

BAGNODESIGN Harrogate 4-6 Cheltenham Parade Harrogate, HG1 1DB Tel: +44(0)1924 233977 Email: [email protected] www.bagnodesign.co.uk

Bay Plastics Ltd specialise in the design and development of our clients products, making your concept a reality. We offer a full inhouse design service, including prototyping and production facilities ensuring a range of services to develop products that will be unique to you. Contact us now for more information.

SANIPEX UK was established in 1995 to provide high quality bathroom and plumbing products to the Middle East markets, complemented by professional support and service. Twenty years on and the same business philosophy is followed, albeit now serving a global marketplace, as the international breadth of the SANIPEX UK brand expands across Europe, Asia and Africa.

Beds & Mattresses

demista™ (A DIVISION OF AZTEC EUROPE LTD) Telford Road, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 4NX Email: [email protected] Web: www.demista.co.uk demista™ was introduced to the market some 26 years ago since when it has been supplied worldwide to many market sectors. With its faultless track record it is the No.1 Mirror defogger and is the automatic choice of architects, house builders, hotels etc. Supplied in various sizes. Bespoke to order. Is internationally approved and carries a 10 year warranty.

HYPNOS BEDS Longwick Road,Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire,HP27 9RS Tel: 01844 348200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hypnosbeds.com Hypnos, the award-winning, family-run British company, has been manufacturing luxury handcrafted beds using time-honoured methods for over 100 years. Combining traditional skills with constant innovation, and using only the finest natural and sustainable materials, Hypnos has a reputation for making the most comfortable beds in the world. A Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II reinforces Hypnos' reputation for service excellence and commitment to sustainability.

CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK 1st Floor, Unit 113, Design Centre East Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road SW10 0XE Tel: +44 (0)20 7100 4423 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peacockhome.com Founded in 1992, Christopher Peacock remains a benchmark of taste and understated elegance. Specialising in outstanding craftsmanship, Christopher Peacock represents unique bespoke and handcrafted cabinetry, hardware adornments and fitted furniture for the entire home. The collection includes spectacular kitchens, libraries, dressing rooms, bathroom suites, wine tasting rooms and butler’s pantries.





Bespoke Carpets & Rugs

DN DESIGNS COLLECTION LTD DALSTON DESIGN Tel: 0774 008 8063 Web: www.dalstondesign.com

Tel: +44 20 77369866 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dndesignscollection.com

Dalston Design offers an affordable alternative to off-the-shelf furniture whilst providing you with the opportunity to play a part in the design of your piece.

The collection is a modern take on old arabesque design incorporating traditional techniques and materials in modern and sleek pieces. Traditional and artisanal methods, such as gold and silver leaf gilding , openwork and mother of pearl inlay, are reworked and merged with bold geometric shapes and patterns, to come together in a design package that is recognizably DN Designs.

Using solid wood with simple and clean finishes, our furniture is crafted to emphasise the uniqueness of your home.

AMY KENT Tel: 07979 594651 Email; [email protected] Web: www.amykent.co.uk ‘Amy Kent’ is a beautiful collection of hand knotted and woven rugs, made from a mix of wool and art silk. We have a broad range of designs that are both classic and contemporary, suiting traditional and modern interiors alike. All the rugs are made to order and can be individually customized to any size and colour.

Bespoke Art & Installations

DELCOR Kings Road, London | Cheshire Lincolnshire | Northumberland Tel: 0191 237 1303 Web: www.delcor.co.uk This year Delcor celebrate 50 years producing the finest British furniture. Our handmade sofas of distinction are designed to last a lifetime. Visit one of our showrooms across the UK and choose from the best designer fabrics and leathers from around the world, from Christian Lacroix to Designers Guild.

ANDREW MOOR ASSOCIATES Tel: 020 7586 8181 [email protected] For thirty years we have been creating unique architectural glass artworks for buildings - including back-lit lift paintings, features in hotels, bars, private houses, office receptions and even airports. www.andrewmoor.co.uk


ATELIERS PINTON 71, rue du Cherche Midi 75006 PARIS Tel: +33 1 45 44 60 02 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pinton1867.com PINTON has been making outstanding rugs and wall hangings in its FelletinAubusson workshops for 150 years. It offers ‘bespoke’ tufted or hand-knotted carpets with contemporary designs and provides you with inspiration from its archives for your more traditional projects. Its collections of artist-designed hangings are enhanced every year by new creations woven on its “basse lisse” looms.



Built-in & Fitted Furniture


Bespoke Fabrics

DANI S.P.A Via Della Concia, 186 Z.I. 36071 - Arzignano (VI) ITALY Tel: +39 0444 454111 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gruppodani.it Dani was founded as small family-run tannery in 1950 and today is a “Made in Italy” distinction with 1,000+ employees and over 200 Million in revenue. Since more than 10 years, Dani has chosen to be a sustainable company, recognizing in the social and environmental responsibility the principles that guide its current and future business.

Built-in & Fitted Furniture

Carpets & Rugs

GALLERY YACOU 127 Fulham Road London, SW3 6RT Tel: 020 7584 2929 Email: [email protected] Web: www.GalleryYacou.com

LEITH FURNITURE Tel: 0774 008 8063 Web: www.leithfurniture.com As creators of contemporary fitted furniture for the home, we craft beautiful interiors whilst maximising on space and functionality. With an emphasis on modern British design, Leith Furniture offers a wide range of materials and finishes to fit any space.

Gallery Yacou specialises in antique, decorative and contemporary carpets carefully selected for their quality, individuality, elegance and decorative appeal. Our comprehensive collection includes elegant sophisticated furnishing carpets, recreations of antique pieces, and contemporary rugs.

Keshishian Carpets are specialist dealers of rare antique Oriental and European carpets, period tapestries and needleworks. Keshishian also offers professional hand cleaning, restoration and appraisals services.

73 Pimlico Road LONDON SW1 W8NE U.K. Tel. +44(0)207-730-8810 Fax. +44(0)207-730-8803 NEW YORK by appointment Tel. 212 956-1586 [email protected] | www.keshishiancarpets.com



Curtain Poles & Hardware


Ceiling Fans Beautiful Ceiling Fans

Buy the best ceiling fans from the UK’s No 1 supplier: ✽ Latest stylish designs ✽ 65 models, 35 finishes ✽ 7 leading brands ✽ Lifetime Warranty ✽ Low energy use ✽ Powerful ✽ Easy to install ✽ Silent, no hums or buzzes ✽ Lowest Prices ✽ Expert Advice THE HENLEY FAN COMPANY Tel: 0125 663 6509 www.henleyfan.com

Coving

BUTCHER PLASTERWORKS Unit 2, Trojan Industrial Estate Cobbold Road, London, NW10 9ST Tel: 020 8830 1928 www.butcherplasterworks.com [email protected] Butcher Plasterworks have been providing decorative plasterworks to London’s premier buildings & residences for 70 years. We can match any existing ornate feature, have a full range of stock mouldings and can also create unique and bespoke contemporary designs for more modernist projects.

DAVUKA GRP LTD Tel: 020 8660 2854 Email: [email protected] Web: www.davuka.co.uk Achieve a subtle and relaxed mood atmosphere in any room by use of LED uplighting or downlighting cornice troughs. Simple to install (only adhesive is required), with many sizes and (award winning) designs available, this is the most in trend means of low cost, high effective lighting solutions.

Decorative Accessories

LALIQUE 42 Burlington Arcade W1J 0QJ London Tel: 0207 079 86 00 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lalique.com Lalique Group is a niche player in the creation, development, marketing and global distribution of luxury goods. Its business areas comprise perfumes, cosmetics, crystal, jewellery, high-end furniture and living accessories, along with art, gastronomy and hospitality.

Decorative Plaster Finishes

LONDON PLASTERCRAFT London Showroom: 314 Wandsworth Bridge Road Fulham, London, SW6 2UF Tel: 0207 736 5146 Fax: 0207 736 7190 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

For our full collection of products please visit www.londonplastercraft.com



Decorative Accessories


Decorative Plaster Finishess


Designer Furniture

THE SILK GALLERY 25 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre London, SW10 0XE T: +44 (0)20 7351 1790 F: +44 (0)20 7376 4693 Web: www.thesilkgallery.com

BUTCHER PLASTERWORKS Unit 2, Trojan Industrial Estate Cobbold Road, London, NW10 9ST Tel: 020 8830 1928 www.butcherplasterworks.com [email protected]

The Silk Gallery offers a diverse selection of Modern and Classic furnishing silks and silk blends, all of which are manufactured in the UK. Recent collections include Linen, Flax and Cashmere. The company offers a bespoke colouring and design service. Trimmings are also custom produced. New to the company is a selection of Stainless Steel Chainmail, manufactured to size, for curtains, screens and curtain trims.

Butcher Plasterworks have been providing decorative plasterworks to London’s premier buildings & residences for 70 years. We can match any existing ornate feature, have a full range of stock mouldings and can also create unique and bespoke contemporary designs for more modernist projects.

Decorative Wall Finishes

BREATHAPLASTA Unit 10 Button Mills Ind. Est. Lower Mills, Stonehouse, Glousc, GL10 2BB Tel: 01453 827800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.adaptavate.com Adaptavate presents a high performing, bio-composite internal plaster: Breathaplasta. Breathaplasta blends design with performance, whilst contributing towards a healthy space . Breathaplasta has been designed to be easy to install with a variety of textured finishes to create visually appealing wall finishes. Breathaplasta brings a breathable, healthy decorative wall finish whilst keeping our environment in mind.

Fabrics & Soft Furnishings

Fabrics & Textiles

MINOTTI LONDON 77 Margaret Street W1W 8SY London Tel: 0207 3233233 Email: [email protected] Web: www.minottilondon.com Uncompromising on quality and design, with over 30 years of experience in luxury interiors, Minotti London is the exclusive supplier of Minotti furniture in the UK. The Minotti London team offers a range of services to all types of client, working with residential, commercial and contract projects.


STYLE LIBRARY Tel: 01895 221050 Web: www.stylelibrarycontract.com Style Library Contract brings together high performing, design-led, contract-specification wallcoverings and fabrics. The one-stop international resource for interior designers, architects and specifiers, their portfolio encompasses leading British brands Anthology, Zoffany, Harlequin, Sanderson, Morris & Co. and Scion. To complement their ranges, Style Library Contract also offers bespoke solutions.


Fabrics & Soft Furnishings


Fabrics & Textiles


Fireplaces & Fire Surrounds



Fires for the future Our EcoSmart bio ethanol fires can fit into any environment. Come to our design studio and put us to the test. We’ve installed them in the most extraordinary locations indoors and out as we’ll be happy to show you. Traditional, modern or contemporary No flue, no hassle, no sproblem. AND NOW Our Bromic outdoor heating installations are thrilling designers who need to stylishly and subtly heat outdoor areas with either portable gas or fixed gas or electric heaters. They have proved far more versatile and efficient than previous technology allowed. Smart Fire, 80 New Kings Road, London, SW6 4LT 02073841677 www.smartfire.com

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Fireplaces & Fire Surrounds

Fires & Fireplaces

Fires for the future

DILIGENCE INTERNATIONAL LTD Dart Mills, Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0NF 01364 644790 [email protected] www.diligenceinternational.com

MONTPELLIER MARBLE LTD The Giovanna Fireplace featured here is entirely hand-carved from pure Crème Classico marble and polished by hand. It is part of Montpellier Natural Stone’s award-winning collection of marble and stone fireplaces sold throughout the UK and Ireland through selected stockists. You can also follow MontpellierNS on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. For more information please ring: (01242) 582 777 or visit www.montpellier.co.uk.

SMART FIRE 80 New Kings Road London, SW6 4LT Tel: 020 7738 41677 Web: www.smartfireuk.com Our EcoSmart bio ethanol fires can fit into anywhere environment, indoors or out. Come to our design studio and put us to the test. They don’t need a flue or any other power and above all they are safe. Our Bromic SmartHeat outdoor heaters are winning friends everywhere with their stylish design and efficiency never reached before in gas or electric heating.

Over many years, Diligence Fires has been supplying top quality wood burning stoves and fires to a nationwide customer base from its base in South Devon. Diligence has taken steps to greatly widen the range of fires on offer, from manufacturers across Europe including Totem, Invicta, Interfocos, TermaTech and Rocal.

Flooring

REAL FLAME Real Flame (London) Ltd. 80 New Kings Road London SW6 4LT Tel: 020 7731 5025 Email: [email protected] Web: www.realflame.co.uk The “one stop fireplace shop” called Real Flame has come a long way from it’s beginnings in 1974 when it pioneered the decorative gas fire for the London market. Since then it has been responsible for gas fire installations in some of the most important Royal and Government building in the country and now installs beautiful complete fireplace and flue solutions throughout central and south west London.

ITC NATURAL LUXURY FLOORING Eco -Rib, is a hand-woven carpet in subtle shades of 100% natural undyed wool in 4&5 metre widths. Eco-Rib is also available as a plain velvet finish, Eco Velvet and with a natural loop structure, Eco Loop. All are soft to the touch, yet hardwearing and with a class 33 classification are perfect choices for any location from homes to hotels. Bespoke rugs in Rib, Velvet or Loop can be created up to a maximum width of 500cm and finished with a colour co-ordinating suede effect tape. [email protected] www.itcnaturalluxuryflooring.com




nora® colour range: Make your impression count! Particularly in heavy traffic entrance and stairwell areas, the extraordinary wearresistance of nora floor coverings ensure a long-lasting warm, friendly and pleasant atmosphere. The norament® stairtreads conveniently preshaped in one piece turn installation into a fast, neat and cost-efficient job, in new buildings and refurbishment projects. nora flooring systems UK Ltd 4-5, Allerton Road, Rugby CV23 0PA Tel: 01788 513160 Fax: 01788 552812 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nora.com/uk

Furniture

AMY SOMERVILLE 21 Boston Place, Marylebone London, NW1 6ER (opening early 2017) Tel: 0207 586 2211 Email: [email protected] Web: www.amysomerville.com Exquisite furniture that is harmonious and unique: a balance of precisionist lines and natural curves, quiet classicism and a touch of whimsy, designed to treasure, enjoy and amuse. Our furniture is made to order in the UK using traditional methods, the greatest care and the highest quality materials.

GREENGATE FURNITURE LTD St. George’s Works, Coronation Road, HIGH WYCOMBE HP12 3GG Tel: 44 (0) 1494 755 400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.greengate.co.uk The Cadogan 6ft. sofa shown is part of the traditional range of hand-made pieces on display in our showrooms where we look forward to showing you many new introductions including our range of beds and headboards.Designers, property developers and private customers may be sure of a warm welcome every weekday from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.

OCHRE 46 – 47 Britton Street London EC1M 5UJ T: +44 (0)20 7096 7372 E: [email protected] W: ochre.net OCHRE create elegant furnishings which are inventive, subtle and sophisticated. Their designs place equal importance on harmonious proportions, luxurious materials and matchless craftsmanship. The embodiment of contemporary understated glamour; this is the hallmark of OCHRE.






Hotel Bedrooms

HYPNOS BEDS Longwick Road,Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire,HP27 9RS Tel: 01844 348200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hypnosbeds.com Hypnos, the award-winning, family-run British company, has been manufacturing luxury handcrafted beds using time-honoured methods for over 100 years. Combining traditional skills with constant innovation, and using only the finest natural and sustainable materials, Hypnos has a reputation for making the most comfortable beds in the world. A Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II reinforces Hypnos' reputation for service excellence and commitment to sustainability.

PAUL LEVY DESIGN Tel: +44 (0)1394 548 472 Mob: +44 (0)7836 220 550 Email: [email protected] Web: www.paullevydesign.com Paul Levy Design offers a design and manufacturing service for custom Interior joinery ranging from a single item of furniture, to an entire room. We also offer a similar service for bespoke China Ware and unique Hand Painted Wash Basins. Our services extend world wide. Please contact us for more information.

Hand Painted China

PAUL LEVY DESIGN

Hand painted wash basins, tea, coffee and dinner sets. All to your design and colours Please contact us for more information. Tel: +44 (0)1394 548 472 Mob: +44 (0)7836 220 550 Email: [email protected] Web: www.paullevydesign.com



Interior Design Services


Interior Design Services

Kitchens

GILLIAN WEIR 1 Whiteley Court, Capital Road, Otley, West Yorkshire. LS21 1FR. UK. Tel: 01943 467 353 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gillianweir.co.uk Each bespoke throw, blanket, bedcover and cushion by Gillian Weir is beautifully soft and luxurious. Custom made to your own specification in precious pure cashmere or blended with silky soft bamboo, these really are items to be treasured. Hand dyed, woven and finished in your own unique colour, size, weight and finish…the ultimate indulgence for exclusive interiors.

THE DESIGN PRACTICE BY UBER Tel: +44(0)845 077 3280 [email protected] [email protected] As one of the UK’s rising stars with a string of internationally acclaimed awards, this interior design studio has amassed a formidable team incorporating incredible depth and strength. They have a flair for highend residential with a particular gift for creative space planning and thoughtful lifestyle enhancements.

HOWARTH AT HOME 29 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5DW Email: [email protected] Web: www.howarthathome.co.uk Reflecting its 175 years’ experience, Howarth Timber’s extensive range of kitchens offer a traditional and trusted combination of high-quality craftsmanship and stunning designs. Working alongside leading manufacturers including Symphony, Laura Ashley and Rixonway, its wide selection covers everything from a country house kitchen through to a stylish and sleek contemporary solution.

FRANKE UK LTD West Park, MIOC Styal Road, Manchester M22 5WB Tel: 0161 436 6280 Email: [email protected] Web: www.franke.co.uk With its Make it Wonderful ethos, Franke is committed to making the products we use every day less ordinary. Its distinctive portfolio of sinks, taps, ovens, hobs, cooker hoods and waste management products excels in form and function and assures long-lasting pleasure.

JUST KITCHENS 331 Kings Road Chelsea London SW3 5ES Tel: 020 7351 7515 Web: www.justkitchens.co.uk Just Kitchens is a family run, Chelsea based company who have specialised in designing and installing bespoke German made kitchens since 1972. Suppliers of Gaggenau, Siemens and Miele appliances and Silestone and Corian.




Best known for sinks and taps, Franke now offers ovens, hobs, and hoods through its contemporary Frames by Franke collection. Ultra-streamlined and ultra-functional, Frames is a complete kitchen system offering 36 sinks, taps, hoods, hobs and ovens. What sets it apart is that all products have the same design style and footprint, for a streamlined and co-ordinated design look, coupled with exceptional performance and quality. Hobs sit flush in the worksurface in slim, elegant stainless steel frames, with hoods and ovens mirroring the same understated elegance in chic glass with stainless steel features. A choice of champagne or black glass, full colour touchscreens, intuitive slider controls and automatic hob and hood activation are some of the finer details of this refined collection. Frames by Franke is a total design concept that transitions the kitchen effortlessly through day and night while ergonomically, the products work together seamlessly to optimise the workflow.

FRANKE UK LTD West Park, MIOC Styal Road Manchester M22 5WB 0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk



KESTREL KITCHENS Reeves Corner, Plumstead Road Great Plumstead, Norwich NR13 5BY Tel: 01603 722026 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kestrelfurniture.com Kestrel have enjoyed welcoming the more discerning kitchen customers for over 30 years to enjoy beautiful bespoke kitchens, fitted bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and furniture, delivered with an excellent attention to detail, with superb client service. Customers choose Kestrel because our designers know exactly how to translate what you are looking for into stunning, bespoke plans which make the best use of your space.

NAKED KITCHENS Hangar 4, Blenheim Way, West Raynham Business Park, Fakenham Norfolk NR21 7JS Tel: 01328 838 866 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nakedkitchens.com Naked Kitchens is a British manufacturer of very high end classic, shaker and contemporary bespoke kitchens. Working with architects, interior designers, kitchen designers and directly with private clients. Our automation, including a new 100m spray line which gives an exceptional finish, means our price point given specification is incredible.

Lighting

Miele Experience Centre, London 15/19 Cavendish Place, London W1G 0QE Miele Experience Centre, Abingdon Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 1TW Web: miele.co.uk Tel: 0330 160 6600 Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment. Visit Miele’s stunning Experience Centres in Abingdon, Oxfordshire as well as Central London. Whatever your plans for your kitchen, you’ll find everything you need to bring them to life at a Miele Showroom. Book an appointment, come in and you’ll find inspiration at every step.

WILKINSON PLC Bexon Court Barn, Hawks Hill Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8HE Tel: 01795 830000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wilkinson-plc.com With over 85 years experience Wilkinson's are specialist in English crystal chandeliers from the 18th and 19th centuries, manufacturing reproductions of the finest designs and restoring some of the countries finest antique collections. Also offering cleaning, rewiring, installation and glass repair services.

Luxury Furniture & Interior Design

MICHAEL NORTHCROFT Argall Works, Argall Avenue London E10 7QE Tel: +44 (0)20 8558 6919 Email: [email protected] Web: www.michaelnorthcroft.com Instagram: @michaelnorthcroft Michael Northcroft is a British designer and manufacturer of luxury furniture pieces. With a wide variety of finishes and materials on offer, we have the ability to vary our pieces to fit your home perfectly. Every piece is made by our craftsmen with skill and care with over 35 years experience in our London workshops.



Lighting





Outdoor Furniture


Outdoor Furniture

INDIAN OCEAN 155 - 163 Balham Hill London SW12 9DJ Tel: 0208 675 4808 Email: [email protected] Web: www.indian-ocean.co.uk With a passion for innovation, Indian Ocean design and make superior collections of luxury outdoor furniture using only the finest quality materials, finished to the highest specifications and focusing on every detail. We are dedicated to bringing you all the luxuries you require for sophisticated outdoor living.

Paint & Coatings

Plasterwork & Mouldings

AURO UK NATURAL PAINTS, Calf Way, Bisley, Nr.Stroud, Gloucestershire. GL6 7BX Tel: 01452 772020 Fax: 0872 331 3000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.auro.co.uk

BUTCHER PLASTERWORKS Unit 2, Trojan Industrial Estate Cobbold Road, London, NW10 9ST Tel: 020 8830 1928 www.butcherplasterworks.com [email protected]

AURO have manufactured paints and finishes using natural raw materials for over 30 years. Producing breathable, durable coatings of a high quality, with colours handmixed, using only natural pigments at their premises in Gloucestershire. Consistently using natural materials ensures a truly eco option and avoiding synthetic chemicals they are healthier too.

FRANCESCA’S PAINTS LTD 34 Battersea Business Centre 99/109 Lavender Hill London SW11 5QL Tel/Fax: 020 72287694 Web: www.francescaspaint.com Francesca’s Paints, founded in 1996, produces eco and traditional paints, like lime wash and eco emulsion, in over 210 colours and custom mixes new colours to any specification. As "colour artisans", colours are made by eye, the paint is hand mixed and a formula is kept for all colours so that they can be exactly reproduced. Francesca's Paints sources their products attentively as textures and colours are their passion. Their paints are like velvet, changing with the light and adding depth to the wall.

Butcher Plasterworks have been providing decorative plasterworks to London’s premier buildings & residences for 70 years. We can match any existing ornate feature, have a full range of stock mouldings and can also create unique and bespoke contemporary designs for more modernist projects.

DAVUKA GRP LTD Tel: 020 8660 2854 Email: [email protected] Web: www.davuka.co.uk Achieve a subtle and relaxed mood atmosphere in any room by use of LED uplighting or downlighting cornice troughs. Simple to install (only adhesive is required), with many sizes and (award winning) designs available, this is the most in trend means of low cost, high effective lighting solutions.



Shippers & Packers

HEDLEY’S FINE ART 3 St Leonard’s Road, North Acton London NW10 6SX Tel: +44 20 8965 8733 Fax: +44 20 8965 0249 [email protected] Web: hedleysfineart.com For the past 42 years Hedley’s has specialised in transporting fine art and antiques swiftly and securely around the world. We are now able to offer a complete A-Z solution to transportation, installation, packing and storage requirements in the areas of interior design and contemporary furniture as well as art and antiques. Now offering our interior design clients a full online photographic inventory alongside our standard consolidation and white glove installation services.

Showers

Sinks

Soft Furnishing & Fabrics

BGL RIEBER LIMITED Unit 1, Lincoln Ind Est Avro Business Centre Avro Way, Bowerhill Melksham SN12 6TP Tel: 01225 704470 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bglrieber.co.uk If you deserve a great cooker, then you also deserve Rieber’s German-made quality sinks! Waterstation® Round is unique, eye-catching, practical and gives the option of sharing cooking experiences with family and friends. CUBIC also features multi-level preparation areas in the basin, which saves space and provide great flexibility. See www.bglrieber.co.uk for buying options and Rieber’s steel KitchenWare

Smart Home Technology

METHVEN Tel: 0800 195 1602 Web: www.methven.com/uk Methven UK, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium showers and tapware, originates from New Zealand, where it has helped pioneer the industry for over 125 years. Methven is the UK’s only shower and tap producer to make the coveted CoolBrands® list not once, but twice. Product characteristics include award-winning designs and patented Aurajet™ and Satinjet® shower technologies which deliver luxurious showering experiences at lower flow rates.


Staircase & Handrails

Joiners & Woodcarvers Tel: 01904 489193 Fax: 01904 488730 [email protected] www.houghtons.plus.com Houghtons of York are established architectural joiners, woodcarvers and contractors with a wealth of experience in the manufacture and installation of high quality bespoke joinery and hand carved items. They take on a wide range of projects from new-build, through to restoration, conservation, reordering, repairs and maintenance.


Sofas


Spa Facilities




Swimming Pools

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Stone Flooring

Tile Flooring Vitruvius Limited marble, granite, limestone and slate specialists

STONE AGE LIMITED Unit 3, Parsons Green Depot, Parsons Green Lane, London SW6 4HH. Tel: 020 7384 9090 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stone-age.co.uk Stone Age offers a fantastic range of over 90 natural stones from around the world – limestone, granite, marble, sandstone and more. We can help you chose the right stone for flooring, paving, kitchen worktops or any bespoke stone project. Just come and talk to our experienced sales team at our Showrooms in London, Bristol or Hertfordshire.

Tassels & Trimmings

MARGAM JONES TASSELS THE STUDIO, 3 SLADE GARDENS, WEST CROSS, SWANSEA SA3 5QP Tel: 01792 404128 Mob: 07710916591 Web: www.margamjonestassels.com Margam Jones Tassels is a company based in Wales UK and makes luxury handmade bespoke tassels, tie-backs and ropes for the very top of the interior design market. Our products grace luxury homes and hotels all over the world. Browse our website to view our unique luxury items.

VITRUVIUS LIMITED Unit 1, Omicron House, Fircroft Way Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6EL Tel: 01732 864156 Fax: 01732 866180 [email protected] www.vitruviusltd.co.uk

WENDY CUSHING PASSEMENTERIE Wendy Cushing at Jason D'Souza 1-6 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, London, SW10 0XE Tel: 0203 489 9978 Showroom: 0207 351 4440 Fax: 0207 351 4396 [email protected] www.wendycushingdesigns.com Designers and makers of the finest Passementerie producing Bespoke tassels, trimmings and accessories. Wendy is renowned in the industry for supplying an extensive range of stock trimmings in both classic and contemporary styles. Her collections are sold throughout the world decorating the finest palaces and private residences.

Vitruvius is a supplier, manufacturer and fixer of all forms of natural stone. The company is based in Kent with its own modern workshop and skilled fabricators and fixers. As a company, we strive to make our clients the raison d’etre of our business - we are proud that, after 28 years, we are still working creatively with many of the same private customers, contractors and developers. We are small, professional and committed.

Underfloor Heating

Tile & Stone Finishes

AQUACUT LIMITED 10 The Grove Parkgate Industrial Estate Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8XP Tel: 01565 750666 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aquacut.co.uk Aquacut Limited was established in the 1990’s to serve the building industry and is divided into three parts: Aquacut Limited processes tiles and stone into functional and attractive building finishes; Tilers Tools is a UK distributor for Raimondi SpA’s range of tools for tillers and TTTrims is a UK distributor of trims and profiles for Italian company, Profilitec SpA.

SPEEDHEAT UK Iona House Stratford Road Wicken, Milton Keynes MK19 6DF Tel: 01908 562211 Email: [email protected] Web: www.speedheat.co.uk Speedheat electrical underfloor heating is proven in every respect for one room or an entire building. Ideal under any floor finish and for conversions and retrofits as well as new build, it is the only electrical system in the UK that offers a full design, installation and back up service.



Tile Flooring


Wall Finishes

Proud suppliers to the inspired & creative world of retail display. ● Glitter Fabrics ● Decorative panels ● Illusion films ● And so much more! ● www.bbrown.co.uk | 03705 340 340 | [email protected]

@luvbbrown


Windows, Doors & Shutters




Upholstered Furniture

Windows, Doors & Shutters

SINCLAIR MATTHEWS LTD Ferry Yacht Station, Ferry Road Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0YB [email protected] www.sinclairmatthews.co.uk. Sinclair Matthews design and make their sofas and chairs in their workshops in Sussex. They have a large showroom in Thames Ditton showing most of their designs. Shown here is the Malvern available in 6 sofa sizes together with corner groups.

Wall Hangings, Paintings & Prints

THE MAP HOUSE 54 Beauchamp Place, London, SW3 1NY Tel: +44 (0)207 589 4325 Email: [email protected] Web: www.themaphouse.com The World’s Oldest and Largest antiquarian map shop, selling antique and vintage maps, globes, prints, travel posters and exploration ephemera since 1907. Maps covering all parts of world including detailed vintage city plans, country or county maps to sea charts and beyond planet earth to maps of the moon and stars charts.

KLOEBER UK LTD St. Margaret's Way Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6EU Tel: 01487 740044 Fax: 01487 740404 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kloeber.co.uk Kloeber is a market leading manufacturer of timber and aluminium bifold doors and advanced glazing solutions in timber, aluminium and composite. The full range of products includes bifold doors, lift and slide sliding doors, French doors, single doors, fixed glazing, fixed panels, contemporary and traditional entrance doors and a full range of window options.



Advertisers Index Abaca Ltd .............................................................................................300 Adaptavate ...........................................................................................312 AGA .......................................................................................................327 Albemarle Gallery Ltd ...........................................................................2,3 Amy Kent .....................................................................................304, 305 Amy Somerville Ltd ..............................................................................321 Andrew Kornat Designs Ltd.................................................................275 Andrew Moor Associates.....................................................................304 Angel & Boho .......................................................................................338 Aquacut Ltd.................................................................................284, 345 Aquatrac Uk Ltd ...................................................................................343 Architectural Bronze Casements ........................................................348 Arthur Brett & Sons Ltd.......................................................................285 Atelier PC Maury ..................................................................................286 Atelier Textiles Ltd................................................................................195 Ateliers Pinton......................................................................................304 Aura Interiors Ltd ...................................................................................16 Auro UK.................................................................................................337 B Brown ................................................................................................347 Bagno Design Ltd .......................................................................296, 301 Basalte .................................................................................................250 Bay Plastics Ltd....................................................................................301 BGL Rieber Ltd.....................................................................................338 Blanco .........................................................................................255, 328 Butcher Plasterworks Ltd ..................................................309, 312, 337 Campaign for Wool ............................................................294, 294, 295 Christopher Peacock ..................................................................273, 301 Clare Norrish Ltd ......................................................................................8 Clement Windows Group.....................................................................349 Cox London .........................................................................................322 Crest Jmt Leather ................................................................................313 Crittall Windows Ltd.............................................................................351 Cue Design Agents Ltd ........................................................................246 Cult Furniture .......................................................................................312 Curiousa & Curiousa ...........................................................................332 Custom Audio Designs Ltd..................................................................294 Dalston Design ....................................................................................304 Dani s.p.a. ............................................................................................307 Dao Wood.............................................................................................248 Dar Lighting Ltd ...................................................................................333 David Harber Ltd .................................................................................253 Davies Shaw ........................................................................................306 Davuka Grp Ltd ...........................................................................309, 337 Delcor Ltd....................................................................................223, 304 Deltalight UK Ltd ........................................................................256, 294 Demista ................................................................................................301 Deralam Laminates .............................................................................287 DI Designs Ltd......................................................................................321 Diligence Fires.............................................................................318, 319 Dn Designs Collection .........................................................................304 Dom Edizioni ........................................................................................288 Dulux.....................................................................................................251 Effegibi.........................................................................................276, 340 English Georgian .................................................................................294 Focus SB ..............................................................................................334 Fox Linton.............................................................................................266 Francesca’s Paints Ltd ........................................................................337 Franchi Plc ...........................................................................................293 Franke..........................................................................................327, 329 Furniture Works England Ltd ..............................................................302 Gallery yacou........................................................................................307 Gillian Weir Ltd............................................................................267, 327 Greengate Furniture Ltd......................................................................321 Halcyon Furniture........................................................................257, 291 Hanging Space Ltd ..............................................................................303 Hedleys Fine Art.......................................................................14,15, 338 Homes in Heaven ................................................................................258 Houghtons Of York...............................................................................338 Howarth at Home.................................................................................327 Hypnos Beds ...............................................................................301, 325 I Tesori ....................................................................................................22 Indian Ocean ...............................................................................173, 337 ITC Natural Luxury Flooring .................................................................319


Jessica Zoob .............................................................................4,5, 12,13 John Lewis of Hungerford ...................................................................323 JORI.......................................................................................................217 Joseph Giles.........................................................................................283 Just Kitchens Contracts Ltd ................................................................327 Kaelo Ltd..............................................................................................259 Kate Cledwyn........................................................................................247 Keshishian ...........................................................................................307 Kestrel Kitchens .........................................................................330, 331 Kloeber UK Ltd.....................................................................................351 Kourasanit............................................................................................268 Lalique Ltd...................................................................................309, 310 Leith Furniture .....................................................................................307 Lightstyle ..............................................................................................335 London Plastercraft Ltd..............................................................309, 311 Luxdeco Ltd .......................................................6,7, 289, 321, 354, 355 Margam Jones .....................................................................................345 Marioni Srl............................................................................................260 Markson Pianos Ltd ...................................................................290, 309 Methven ...............................................................................................338 Miele.....................................................................................................331 Minotti London.....................................................................................312 Montpellier Marble Ltd ...............................................................316, 319 Motive8 Ltd ..........................................................................................341 My Furniture .........................................................................................274 Naked Kitchens ...................................................................................331 Natalia Barbour ...................................................................................205 Nora Flooring Systems UK Ltd ...................................................277, 321 Northcroft Ltd ......................................................................................331 Ochre London Ltd ................................................................................321 Old Boot Sofas Ltd...............................................................................339 Paul Levy Design ........................................................................325, 325 Penta srl..................................................................................................21 Perrin & Rowe ......................................................................................281 Porter vanities......................................................................................297 Real Flame (London) Ltd ...................................................261, 315, 319 Reloaded Design .................................................................................269 Roscolab Ltd ........................................................................................294 Simon Orrell Designs Ltd.....................................................................270 Sinclair Matthews Ltd.................................................................233, 351 Sir William Bentley Billiards Ltd..........................................................262 Smart Fire Ltd.....................................................................278, 317, 319 Smartcomm Ltd..........................................................................338, 356 Sophie Mallebranche ..........................................................................249 Spectrum Contract Vinyl Ltd ...............................................................183 Speedheat UK Ltd ...............................................................................345 Stone Age Ltd .............................................................................344, 345 Style Library Contract ..........................................................................312 Teal Living ............................................................................................282 Technogym UK Ltd...............................................................................342 The Bradley Collection Ltd ..................................................................308 The Henley Fan Company Ltd .............................................................309 The Map House....................................................................................351 The Platonic Fireplace Company ........................................................319 The Silk Gallery Ltd..............................................................................312 The Worm That Turned ..............................................................336, 337 Timothy Oulton.....................................................................................325 Trade Eighty..........................................................................................314 Tree Couture.........................................................................................271 Trunk-Surfaces.....................................................................................320 Turri S.r.l.......................................................................................213, 272 UBER Interiors Ltd............................................324, 325, 326, 327, 331 Urban Front Ltd..................................................................252, 350, 263 Vessel Gallery.......................................................................................279 Vi - Spring ..................................................................209, 299, 301, 325 Vision Options ......................................................................................199 Vitruvius Ltd ...............................................................................345, 346Vogue UK..............................................................................................280 Walton Bathrooms LTD........................................................................298 Wendy Cushing ....................................................................................345 Wilkinson PLC ......................................................................................331





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