House of Rohl is delighted to once again be part of the interiors event of the Summer, WOW!house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour from 4th June - 4th July. For its third installation, House of Rohl has collaborated with renowned architecture and interior design practice, Michaelis Boyd, to create a primary bathroom suite that offers a space for tranquillity, relaxation and luxury escapism.
The suite features the statement Taizu circular bath from Victoria + Albert, made for the first time in a subtle Matt finish, and presented with an on-trend Olive Green exterior. This is matched with Perrin & Rowe Georgian brassware in a beautiful Satin Brass finish from the House of Rohl portfolio. The design project was led by Christina Gregoriou, a Partner at Michaelis Boyd who saw the design as “An opportunity to reframe our traditional understanding of the bathroom, elevating it from a place for private time to a luxurious experience.”
Taking place from the 4th June – 4th July, WOW!house is built within the Design Avenue and is a one-of-a-kind showhouse stretching 500 sqm2 with 19 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces to be explored. Nigel Palmer, Head of Communications Marketing for House of Rohl said, “Now in its third year, WOW!house has become one of the pre-eminent interiors events in Europe. As one of the event’s initial sponsors, House of Rohl is delighted to be involved once again. Christina and her team at Michaelis Boyd have conceived a spectacular bathroom, full of flair and imagination, wholly original and meticulously planned. It is the perfect showcase for our Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert brands, and has many clever ideas for visitors to take away.”
On specifying Victoria + Albert’s Taizu bath Christina said, “The Taizu bath was the perfect ‘protagonist’ in both style and scale. Once its location was decided the remaining design and layout unfolded from there”. Surrounding the bath within an uplit dome is an ethereal woodland mural by French artist Claire Basler. Claire was commissioned for her outstanding attention to detail and an ability to encapsulate serenity, with a sense of movement within her work.
The brassware is from Perrin & Rowe’s Georgian collection in Satin Brass. Christina comments, “We love the craftsmanship of Perrin & Rowe, from the hand-poured casting to the perfectionism of the final polishing. The Georgian collection gives the bathroom a root in tradition.”
The charming feature vanity unit was designed and built by Goldfinger. Finished with a Rainforest Green marble from Diespeker, it includes two Laceno 56 basins, new this year from Victoria + Albert. They are paired with Perrin & Rowe Georgian Wall Mounted Basin Mixer taps, once again in Satin Brass. The vanity unit is wrapped in a ruffled skirt made of ‘Old Hollywood, Flame’, a linen-blend material by de Le Cuona.
The bathroom was strategically designed to include transitional areas of separation with areas to bathe, wash and rest. To achieve this, the team created a chequerboard effect by using Encaustic and Zellige tiles from the Mosaic Factory in three sizes to create a visual and whimsical transition for the occupier to navigate the space. Within the more intimate areas of the bathroom, the Koyohen Border tiles in ‘Vintage Green’ from Raven were chosen for their sleek design. The flecks of amber compliment the warm tones of the timber and marble. The team strategically positioned the tiles vertically to extenuate the curvature of the shower area, powder room and drying area. To complement the natural colour palette, the woodwork including the skirting boards and door architraves are painted in ‘Invisible Green’ by Little Greene.
Offering a place to reflect and relax, a bespoke daybed, designed and built by Goldfinger, is upholstered by Lawson Wood in a linen fabric named ‘Douce Nightscape’ from LF Trading. Above, a show-stopping Diamond Olive Chandelier (Amber) from COX London is positioned above. Michaelis Boyd’s design ethos of ‘luxurious design should tread lightly on the planet’ influenced Christina’s decision to render the bathroom’s walls and dome with Clayworks; a clay plaster made of unique blends of unfired clays mixed with minerals and pigments to provide healthy, breathable internal finishes.
Diversity and sustainability are core themes to this year’s WOW!house. Perrin & Rowe’s two UK sites in Wolverhampton and Rainham in East London reflect their diverse communities, helped by local apprenticeships. Victoria + Albert’s South African factory provides skilled manufacturing jobs in an area where there are few. Like many responsible organisations, House of Rohl has a long-term programme to enhance the sustainability of its processes, but there has always been a focus on making products that last, avoiding the need for wasteful replacement. Perrin & Rowe, for example, stock spares for almost every tap they have ever made. Their Customer Services team in Rainham take pride in helping owners make old taps work like new.
At the inaugural WOW!house, the House of Rohl bathroom was conceived by 2LG Studio, who created a ‘Cave of Wonders’ that provided an alternate reality to escape to in a Covid-affected year. In 2023, Studio Mico deftly blended influences from many cultures, choosing natural materials and textures to create a bathroom that felt entirely original, yet resonated with every visitor to the space. This year, the ‘Maximalist Whimsy’ of Michaelis Boyd’s delightful design offers their own unique take on a luxury bathroom. Christina comments, “The bathroom has an intimate, tranquil feel and sanctuary aesthetic, making it a room where you feel at peace and want to spend time.”
About Perrin & Rowe
The World's finest range of bathroom and kitchen fittings. Perrin & Rowe is a British-based brassware and sanitaryware manufacturer with an unrivaled reputation internationally – bringing together traditional craftsmanship and manufacturing methods with precision engineering. Perrin & Rowe is a distinctive member of the House of Rohl.
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RAK Ceramics, the leading brand in ceramic and porcelain products, has enhanced its popular RAK-Des and RAK-Valet sanitaryware collections with the launch of new basin frames and towel rails.
In response to the growing demand for classical, minimalist, and boutique hotel-inspired styling, the basin frames and towel rails are available in sleek matt black and elegant chrome finishes.
The basin frames are meticulously designed to complement RAK Ceramics' wall-mount basins, offering a seamless integration that exudes modern elegance. Available in four sizes - fitting 120cm, 100cm, 80cm, and 60cm wall-mounted basins from the RAK-Valet and RAK-Des ranges - the frames ensure a perfect fit for various bathroom dimensions, leaving the floor visible and accessible.
The towel rails, available in two sizes of 76cm and 56cm, are designed to accompany the basin frames, offering convenience and style in equal measure. Whether for hand towels or bath towels, the rails provide a stylish solution for keeping essentials within easy reach while adding a touch of luxury to the bathroom space.
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Leading bathroom retailer C.P. Hart launches its Summer Sale, with savings of up to 40% on many premium bathroom collections, including those from world-leading brands and C.P. Hart’s own exclusive ranges.
The Summer Sale presents an excellent opportunity to refresh your bathroom with beautiful, durable, and functional products, from brassware in trending finishes to innovative furniture with clever storage solutions and cocooning baths for spa-like relaxation.
C.P. Hart’s Summer Sale is available to shop online or in any of its 15 showrooms. To view the offers included in the Sale, C.P. Hart’s Summer Sale Guide outlines the entire Sale offering, including collections only available from their showrooms. The Guide also acts as a useful resource for specifying projects.
A showroom appointment is an excellent place to start your bathroom planning journey. Here, C.P. Hart welcomes trade professionals to inspect product quality first-hand, discuss project ideas with a sales consultant, and arrange a meeting with a C.P. Hart designer. Please ask about C.P. Hart’s free-of-charge design and consultation services.
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C.P. Hart invites all clients and industry professionals to its flagship Waterloo bathroom showroom, renowned for its café and bar inspired by the industrial aesthetic of Waterloo’s railway arches. Here, professionals can browse the very best in bathroom design over a coffee or sit down with their clients and/or C.P. Hart’s bathroom experts to discuss their specification requirements at length.
The Waterloo showroom is a source of bathroom inspiration, home to several industry-leading design studios and displays, including: - The UK’s only Cielo Studio - The UK’s only Dornbracht Design Studio - The UK’s only AXOR Design Studio - The largest number of displays featuring the exclusive Italian furniture brands Artelinea and IdeaGroup - The most extensive representation of Effe wellness in the UK - First to market and exclusive brands Park Avenue and Franz Viegener - Room set collaborations with leading designers, including Eva Sonaike, Kit Boon, Bradley Van Der Straeten, and more.
Explore C.P. Hart’s ‘Inspiration’ area here.
About C.P. Hart
C.P. Hart are an established bathroom supplier with over 80 years’ experience of specifying and sourcing the world’s most innovative and durable premium bathroom products. A successful Contracts division works for architects, interior designers and builders, often on major commercial property developments and hotels. While a highly qualified in-house design team works with individual and private clients, ensuring that each of these bespoke bathrooms is unique.
Vispring has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Vispring is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday 6 May, Vispring has been recognised for its excellence for Outstanding Short-Term Growth in overseas sales over three years. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two Awards.
Employing 200 people, Vispring was founded in 1901 and is the ultimate destination for bespoke, luxury beds and mattresses. Valuing excellence and craftsmanship it brings together the finest in British design, while using the best materials to create an exceptional sleep experience. Always a pioneering brand, Vispring’s founder was the first to introduce the individual pocket spring to mattresses. Today, Vispring combines technical expertise with the finest natural ingredients, ensuring its status as one of the most trusted bed makers in the UK and around the world.
Martin Gill, Managing Director at Vispring says “We are delighted our dedication to helping the world sleep better has been recognised by this prestigious award. For over 120 years, Vispring has handcrafted the finest beds with the most luxurious and sustainable materials, to ensure the perfect night’s sleep. We are committed to unparalleled craftsmanship and providing an exceptional sleep experience for our customers around the world as we continue to expand.”
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed last year to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 58th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for the next five years.
Applications for King’s Awards for Enterprise 2025 open on His Majesty The King’s Coronation, 6th May 2024 For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/kings- awards-for-enterprise.
About Vispring Ltd
Vispring is one of the world’s leading luxury bed brands, manufacturing in the UK since 1901. Based in Plymouth since 1970, Vispring sells to 59 countries globally and is the benchmark for handmade, bespoke, high-quality beds made using only the finest natural materials. With values of excellence and craftsmanship at its core, Vispring epitomises a distinctly British form of elegance. Their beds combine technical prowess with a bespoke approach worthy of the finest tailoring and are the international standard for comfort and sophistication. Vispring has graced the first-class cabins of legendary ocean liners – including Titanic – the suites of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including The Dorchester; and on board a Princess Yacht or Gulfstream Jet.
This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a luxurious and contemporary kitchen design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, Chris Fell Design.
Chris Fell Design has completed a truly bespoke kitchen project, showcasing traditional style with a contemporary palette. The result is a truly unique kitchen that echoes the style of the rest of the home, creating a cohesive space that is the heart of the home. The use of the MV Collection and walnut accents adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the kitchen, making it a true masterpiece. Chris Fell Design has once again demonstrated its ability to create bespoke designs that are both functional and beautiful.
SBID Awards Category: KBB Design
Practice: Chris Fell Design & Project Management
Project: MV Collection Luxury Kitchen
Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom
The client's brief was for me to design a one of a kind luxury kitchen, like no other, showcasing traditional style with a contemporary palette; to echo the rest of the home, creating a cohesive space as it's the heart of the home. The kitchen design, to feature unique architectural details from the MV Moulding Collection, including crown and dental moulding on the cabinetry, walnut accents, pilasters, and wall panelling.
The interior of the home is a seamless masterpiece designed by myself, which showcases the Best of British design and craftsmanship, incorporating the MV Collection. I wanted to ensure the design of the kitchen complimented the flow of the entire home and a true example of a timeless kitchen like no other.
The toughest hurdle my team overcame during the project was achieving the quality of finish between the paint and walnut accents I required and they certainly didn't disappoint.
My team's highlight of the project was, to see the heart of the home finished, and the MV Residence completed.
I entered my small design practice into the SBID Awards, as we have a particular design style and vision that I feel is very unique and wanted to share our work with a wider audience and to showcase the Best of British Design & Craftsmanship.
Having been a finalist for the awards in previous years, I am very proud of achieving industry recognition and being able to showcase my talents. Being a Finalist this year in 2023 in 4 categories covering: Interior Design, Interior Fit Out and Product Design gives me a great amount of pride, to see all the effort of mine and my team's talents being recognised at this level; and to showcase our work to the wider audience and being finalists recognises the level and standards we work too.
Questions answered by Chris Fell, Founder of Chris Fell Design & Project Management.
We hope you feel inspired by this week's design!
If you missed the last instalment of Project of the Week, featuring a organic and modern penthouse design by Studio Shanati, click here to read it.
Vispring, the luxury British bed maker has unveiled Charlotte, a new limited-edition bed that epitomises the brand's dedication to design, uncompromising quality and sustainability. Fusing classic and modern design aesthetics, the Charlotte bed includes a handcrafted all-natural mattress and cushioned headboard, paired with a contemporary design bedframe, with either a slatted or divan base. Offering a harmonious blend of comfort and style, the Charlotte bedframe and mattress can be purchased together or separately.
Crafted by hand at Vispring’s factory in Plymouth, UK, the Charlotte mattress is filled with a sumptuous mix of locally sourced Exmoor Horn wool and TENCEL™ - a sustainable fibre, produced from tree pulp. Exmoor Horn wool comes from the Exmoor Horn sheep, one of Britain’s oldest native sheep breeds that graze the upland areas of Devon and West Somerset, close to where Vispring beds are made. A diet of rough heather moorland means it produces a soft, springy fleece, perfect for creating Vispring’s signature cloud-like comfort. The Charlotte mattress also features hand-nested calico pocket springs and is available in four tensions: soft, medium, firm and extra-firm.
For the ultimate Vispring luxury, the Charlotte bed offers a range of exquisite fabrics from the Timeless and Natural Collections, allowing customers to create truly bespoke bed designs for a personalised sleeping experience. Further customisation includes choosing from three metal leg finishes suitable for a range of bedroom interior schemes.
La Cornue is proud to unveil the Castel 60, the latest addition to its celebrated Château range. The smallest La Cornue model ever, the Castel 60 features all the classic – and prestigious – elements of the brand’s iconic cookers. The Castel 60 is designed with today’s lifestyles very much in mind and has been crafted to fit perfectly into modern houses, holiday homes or urban apartments, as well as in more traditional settings.
It has an electric version of the renowned vaulted oven to guarantee delicious, evenly cooked food. The Castel 60 is also the first La Cornue cooker to be fitted with a four-zone touch-control induction hob. The Castel 60 features the hallmark La Cornue details, such as the towel rail, snail knob and engraved five-star plate.
The cooker is available in all 40 Château colours and 16 trim options too, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the full range of La Cornue cookers. There’s even the option to have your own bespoke colour. With the Castel 60, then, culinary performance and elegance meet in a cooker designed to ensure every minute spent in the kitchen is an absolute pleasure.
Created in 1964 by the second generation of the Dupuy family and considered to be the jewel in the La Cornue crown, the Château range showcases the brand’s unrivalled expertise. The result of more than 100 years of research and development, each Château cooker is entirely hand-assembled by craftsmen in a production workshop in Saint-Ouen l’Aumône. Their knowledge has been passed down from generation to generation, resulting in a cooker that offers outstanding culinary performance and elegance. A masterpiece with every single detail designed to make your kitchen unique…
About Middleby Residential Luxury and Premium Brands
La Cornue is part of Middleby Residential, a collection of premier international consumer brands dedicated to manufacturing and distributing many of the best-known and loved kitchen appliances in the world. Middleby is a world leader in developing advanced innovation and solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial foodservice. The company is proud to connect with communities through philanthropic engagement, sustainable initiatives and more. Middleby’s aim is to set the standard for tomorrow, with a goal of serving excellence in everything we do.
Luxury bath and kitchen fixture manufacturer GRAFF expands its Art of Bath portfolio with its new bathroom brassware featuring cutting-edge sensor technology. Launching in July 2024, GRAFF’s touch-free sensor mixers respond to a simple wave of the hand to control the flow of water to provide a sleek, hygienic solution for contemporary bathrooms.
Designed to meet the demands of public bathrooms, GRAFF’s sensor taps feature an intuitive, discreet design and modern silhouette to enhance interiors and provide a luxurious experience. The touch-free technology prevents wear and tear of handles and fixture surfaces, ensuring longevity and easy maintenance, while its versatile design complements an array on interior design styles.
GRAFF Founder and CEO, Ziggy Kulig, comments: “The contemporary profile of our sensor taps is supported by our advanced technology and engineering expertise, instilling a sense of confidence and assuring hygienic ease and reliability. These taps are engineered for convenience and conservation – water only flows when the sensor is activated – eliminating the waste of water that occurs when taps are left running.”
Designed to maintain a pristine environment where hygiene is of the utmost importance, the sensor taps are available in GRAFF’s full selection of fine handcrafted finishes, providing a range of styles to suit any interior. For optimal performance and truly elevated design, GRAFF’s Steelnox Satin Nickel finish is designed to prevent fingerprints and water spots.
GRAFF’s captivating designs are supported by use of the highest-quality materials, a rich heritage of European craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Expertly pairing water-saving technology with versatile, minimalist design, the new sensor taps lead GRAFF’s mission for a greener future.
About GRAFF
GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
Vispring, the renowned British luxury bed maker, has announced the opening of its newest showroom in London’s iconic Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. The 844 sq. ft showroom, on the third floor of the South Dome, is Vispring’s second London space dedicated to helping customers achieve high-quality sleep through its exceptional mattresses and sleep solutions.
Inspired by the store concept of its Regent Street flagship, the new showroom offers inspiration, allowing visitors to experience Vispring’s luxury beds and wide range of customisation options to suit individual needs. Additionally, with sleep experts on hand in-store, visitors can rest assured that they will find the perfect product to meet their requirements.
Paying homage to the interiors of the flagship store with the same wood panelling and oak finishes but with its own identity in the new setting, the showroom will more specifically focus on design and fabric choices, with doors open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.
On stepping into the showroom, visitors are invited to discover Vispring’s array of luxury beds and mattresses, including the Herald Mattress paired with the Helios Headboard on a High Divan, which features a subtle yet innovative storage solution thanks to built-in Conti standard draws. The stylish monochrome fabrics look, which was first introduced last year, can be found on the Kingsbridge Mattress and Ceto Headboard in Nordic Anthracite fabric. Also on display is the Sublime Mattress, alongside the Lennox Headboard in the dramatic Aubrey fabric in Storm by Wemyss, as well as the Signatory mattress with High Divan in Ogee’s linen and classical Eccleston Headboard.
Martin Gill, Managing Director at Vispring, says: "We are delighted to expand to another London location and bring our luxury bed offering and unparalleled commitment to craftsmanship to a wider audience. Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is an inspiration hub for design, and we look forward to helping visitors improve the quality of their sleep and experience our products in person.”
As the pioneering brand that introduced individual mattress pocket springs to the market, Vispring’s beds have been hand-selected for the luxury suites of the world’s finest ships and hotels. Since its inception, Vispring has grown into a globally renowned luxury brand, with retailers in over 50 countries throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, North America and beyond.
The opening of the Chelsea Harbour showroom is the latest phase in the brand’s continued growth, marking a new and exciting chapter for Vispring in the UK.
ERA is a mix of evolution and revolution. It’s where technology meets design and where heritage meets modernity.
And it’s where glass is used extensively for the first time to create a striking, unified aesthetic that is beautiful, contemporary and fits perfectly into a modern kitchen.
When David Fisher, Chief Design Consultant to AGA, was asked to consider how a new, disruptive and mould-breaking cooker from AGA might look and feel, he responded with the tantalising question: why not a glass AGA?
David says: “The use of glass lends ERA a liquid quality as the sleek black glass cascades down from the top. The design is clean, cohesive and beautiful while also functionally brilliantly capable. It is modern and progressive while also faithful to a heritage stretching back more than 100 years.”
With a design, then, that is both discreet and striking, this exceptional, unexpected cooker has a natural place in today’s kitchen.
Each element of ERA – including the pristine lines of the glass-fronted oven doors and the ergonomically designed handles – has been carefully considered to create an appliance with premium design values, honest, hard-working materials and a quietly assertive aesthetic.
With engaging tactility and mindful detailing, life with ERA from AGA offers the best of both worlds – from a quick weeknight dinner through to the meditative practice that helps us unwind.
ERA offers an all-in-one solution. It takes a sensory approach to cooking, with every feature touch-screen controlled. There are details so cleverly designed they go unnoticed, but it is these touches that ensure you get the very best from the ingredients you choose to cook.
On top there is an induction hob beside a cast-iron hotplate. Alongside a fan oven, ERA also has two cast-iron ovens which cook using radiant heat. This offers an intuitive, kind-to-food way of cooking. It’s natural and elemental.
We think of it as akin to sunshine through a window. It’s a warm and penetrating heat made possible due to the thermal properties of cast iron. Food cooked this way tastes better because it has been treated gently. Radiant heat cooking is an effective, efficient and effortless way to roast, bake, grill, steam, fry and slow-cook and to get the most succulent, nutritious dishes.
ERA, then, is a cook’s cooker, created to fit seamlessly into your kitchen and to effortlessly integrate into your life.
Expect the unexpected with ERA. The new glass AGA.
AGA is part of Middleby Residential, a collection of premier international consumer brands dedicated to manufacturing and distributing many of the best-known and loved kitchen appliances in the world. Middleby is a world leader in developing advanced innovation and solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial foodservice. The company is proud to connect with communities through philanthropic engagement, sustainable initiatives and more. Middleby’s aim is to set the standard for tomorrow, with a goal of serving excellence in everything we do.
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