Cosentino, global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, introduces its latest collection, Silestone® Ukiyo. Following the successful launch in 2023 of Dekton® Ukiyo, the first collection of ready-to-install fluted tiles in the industry, this collection extension brings nuanced texture to Silestone® surfaces to create depth, dimension and character.
Designed for contemporary residential and commercial interiors, Silestone® Ukiyo will be available in matte or polished finishes and two fluted options: GV2 with grooves set 25 mm apart and measure 5mm wide and 3 mm deep; and GV3 with grooves set 11 mm apart and are 4mm wide and deep. Silestone® Ukiyo’s large format facilitates its use in broader applications, minimising joints to create a more seamless finish. Its slimline weight also opens the way to multiple tiling and decorative applications due to its lightness and practicality.
Designed to add texture and interest, most colours in the wider portfolio are now available with Ukiyo, including the recent EARTHIC and Le Chic Boheme collections by Silestone®XM.
Silestone®XM is manufactured using 99% reused water and 100% renewable energy, incorporates a minimum of 20% recycled raw materials in its composition and contains less than 10% of crystalline silica belonging to the category introduced this year.
Raw D from EARTHIC – A dark natural stone-effect backdrop creates a mood of tranquillity and elegance. Featuring diffused scattered streaks of bronze weaves through a charcoal landscape, Ukiyo enhances Raw D’s drama and contemporary style.
Bohemian Flame from Le Chic – This colour presents subtle sinuous veins with metallic inlays in copper shades. The movement of the golden flows of lava that generate scars on volcanic soil inspires it. It’s reminiscent of the calmly moving golden flame of candles accentuating tiny metallic pieces.
Parisien Bleu from Le Chic – Taking inspiration from the French Capital, this colourway boasts a deep bluish tone with strong personality and powerful character. Inspired by the shades seen in famous Imperial Roman stones, combined with fine veins in ochre tones.
Versailles Ivory from Le Chic – Very subtle two-toned marbling in the background with gradient effects mesmerize with the flickering lights of its golden sparkle. Bringing warmth and glamour, Versailles Ivory exudes luxury and elegance reminiscent of the exuberance of the Palace of Versailles.
Lime Delight from Urban Crush – The textured beige tones of Lime Delight provide a versatile base for any interior, from calm and minimal spaces to unexpected, bold looks. Warm and bright, it replicates the beauty and luminosity of the renowned Marbella limestone.
Blanc Elysee from Le Chic Boheme – A delicate lattice of golden, grey, and copper veins run through a bright cream background that evokes the timeless elegance of classic Parisian palaces.
About Cosentino
Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
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From 22 to 25 October Pedrali attended Orgatec, Cologne’s leading international trade show in the world of office furniture focusing on the “new visions of work”. In its 8th participation, the 100% Italian company, leader in the manufacturing of contemporary design furniture for contract and residential presented new collections that affirm and highlight the Brand’s role in the workspace.
Today, the concept of workspace is synonymous with agile, dynamic and functional space, reflecting the new lifestyles and today's work needs. Flexibility is a priority that nowadays affects the physical arrangement of spaces, with new layouts and experiences, and the work mode alike. Offices are now lively places where peoples interact with the aim to be more efficient and focused on their goals, yet strengthening corporate culture. The modern workspace is no longer just a work area, but a cultural hub that fosters company culture and encourages collaboration, creativity, and learning.
The space is designed to host and foster various specialisations and interconnection. Furthermore, ergonomics play a key role: furniture must be adjustable and provided with state of the art mechanisms so as to adapt to the user, ensuring comfort and person’s control over workspace, improving emotional well-being while enhancing creativity and teamwork.
Through #PedraliColoursofLightness stand, designed by the Milan-based DWA Design Studio, Pedrali proposes its vision of work. Furniture must be modular, functional and sustainable, to create work environments that can be easily tailored to the needs of the moment. Lounge areas and collaboration spaces replace traditional meeting rooms, creating a fertile ground for immediate sharing of ideas and skills. In this case, the materials ensure sound absorption and furniture creates private areas that improve acoustic. This flexible setup can be transformed into a formal or informal workstation, responding to different needs.
Furthermore, there is great attention to collaborative spaces, including breakout areas or corporate restaurants, which are becoming increasingly attractive and cosy. These bright, soundproofed areas are configured according to the actual needs of use. Outdoor spaces too become office extensions: places where people love to stay, work or relax. In such settings, the furniture needs to be comfortable and weather resistant. Lastly, the evolution of the office also affects living spaces, where furniture need to integrate discreetly and be easily configured.
In an ever-changing scenario, Pedrali's stand created six scenes reflecting the diversification of contemporary workspaces, through an environment defined by transparencies and characterised by a skilful use of colour and lightweight material.
The entire space is conceived as an architectural volume covering over 700 sqm, crafted with a textile gauze that allows visitors to glimpse and perceive the interior of the stand. To enhance the idea of lightness, a fabric veil creates an almost transparent ceiling with a cerulean hue that, through a delicate interplay of layers, imparts an architectural rhythm to the area. The celestial blue colour of the architecture serves as a background, while more intense and bold notes of colours characterise the products, highlighting them within the scene.
All elements used within the stand were designed to be disassembled and reused, thereby maximising the durability and sustainability. In the path of a continuous regeneration, the elements of the stand unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2024 were reused for the Orgatec stand. In its realisation, attention was paid to the selected materials, the optimisation of raw material consumption, resource rationalisation, material reuse/recycling, and disassemblability from the design phase of the stand.
Lastly, the blending of the workspaces with nature fosters the physical and mental well being of people, improving mood and productivity. This is specifically why the green project also blends seamlessly with the architecture.
The first room recreates an office featuring multiple workstations, with the new Arki-Table Desk as the centerpiece. Two-, four- or six-seater workstations that stand out for their linearity and archetypical trestle legs available in steel or solid oak wood. Thanks to their remarkable versatility, this system of desks is suitable for multiple purposes whether in traditional offices or modern coworking spaces. The tabletop is equipped with a cable management. The sound-absorbing screens upholstered in fabric are available as optional accessories to improve productivity and wellbeing in open-plan offices. The optional accessories, such as monitor mount and magazine holder in different colours, ensure customised and well-organized spaces.
Designed by Jorge Pensi Design Studio, Temps task chair are placed around Arki-Table Desk. Featured by a height-adjustable base made in die-cast aluminium, this chair guarantees excellent ergonomics and comfort thanks to its weight-activated, synchro-tilt mechanism that is able to regulate the degree of tilting autonomously according to the user’s body weight. Its anatomical shape encourages good posture. The seat and backrest are comfortable and snug with its polyurethane injected foam padding, cosily embracing the person sitting in the chair. An injection-moulded polypropylene shell fits around the seat and contains the mechanism, hugging the user’s lower back and ensuring ergonomy and comfort, while the padding inserted in the polypropylene shell designs a continuous line. Two minimal, simple arms made from polypropylene help accentuate the concepts of lightness and dynamism. Temps low back, is characterised by a lower backrest. It is designed to seamlessly fit both in office meeting rooms and residential settings.
Ypsilon Connect by Jorge Pensi Design Studio, and Blume System by Sebastian Herkner, complete the scene. The former is an elegant and functional free standing, sound absorbing partition panel. Featuring clean lines and easily placeable in a variety of settings, Ypsilon Connect is characterised by acoustic panels that are shaped around a structure formed by two die-cast aluminium bases and extruded aluminium columns. One of the greatest strengths of this piece of furniture lies in its extensive customisation possibilities, thanks to which users can create ever new layouts and consequently manage their spaces more effectively. Ypsilon Connect is an extremely versatile piece of furniture that changes appearance according to needs by simply adding accessories such as whiteboards, shelves or coat hangers on any of its sides. This multifunctional panel can be also wired to enable the installation of a TV screen holder.
Blume System is a collection of furnishings that echoes the sophisticated flower-shaped profile in extruded aluminium of the seating collection with the same name. Available in several sizes, the modules create a variety of configurations: from a two-level bedside table, to a three- or four-level shelving system. The structure on which the shelves rest is made of steel and is fastened together by means of aluminium castings, with no visible screws, so as to highlight the precious details of the legs, with adjustable feet, while being both stable, durable and free standing at the same time.
In the same scene, there is also space for a pleasant outdoor lounge area featuring Nolita sofa and Nolita Relax, both by CMP Design, paired with Caementum coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato and Twiny rug by DWA Design Studio.
Nolita Sofa is an outdoor sofa designed to enjoy moments of conviviality and relax in the open air, featuring simple, iconic shapes and a steel tube structure that ensures the greatest strength and durability. The cushions in polyester are protected by a waterproof lining and covered with outdoor fabrics. The versatility of Nolita Sofa lies in the possibility to combine different modules, linear or angular with right or left armrests, which can be connected through a solid laminate connecting top, available in different colours, rectangular or 30° angular. Nolita Relax is a generously sized armchair that maintains the lines and design of the collection, recalling the origins of a historic course started by Mario Pedrali in 1963 with his first metal garden chairs. Nolita Relax confirms its summertime appeal defined by simple and iconic shapes. The steel tube frame gives visual rhythm and gentle proportions, ensuring maximum strength and durability. A single line from the ground, defines both armrests and backrest.
The armchair incorporates the collection's spirit of transparency and lightness, the comfort is given by soft cushions with waterproof lining and removable outdoor fabric cover. Decorative cushions available in various shapes: rectangular, square and round.
Twiny is a rugs collection including two different patterns, both in twill and defined by a discreet graphic sign, one striped and one diagonal. The rug background in neutral shades of sand is divided into two tone-on-tone sections, one lighter and one darker. The rugs are made from cord obtained by weaving a polypropylene yarn, which is strong yet soft and completely recyclable, ensuring a very high level of performance when placed outdoors, guaranteeing resistance to sunlight and weather, easy cleaning and maintenance. Caementum is a monoblock coffee table made of concrete with the addition of carefully selected additives to guarantee excellent technical performance.
The new Laja 2 by Alessandro Busana fits into the second environment, showcasing a conference room. Stylistic simplicity and organic shapes define Laja collection, which was redesigned with softer, cosier shapes. A chair and armchair featured by an injected polyurethane foam seat with elastic belts, and a flexible, welcoming backrest. The distinguishing feature of the collection are the four die-cast aluminium legs, obtained from a single mould. These can be polished or powder coated in different colours to match the upholstery. The legs of Laja 2 are also available in solid ash wood, steel rod or cantilever steel tube frame, or die-cast aluminium spoke base swivelling or with castors. The piping delimits the inner from the outer upholstery, which can be covered in two different textiles.
The armchairs with four legs in aluminium and ash wood can be equipped with a folding tablet suitable for training and conference rooms. The Laja 2 wooden legs are FSC® C114358 certified and finished with water-based coatings. Also present here is the aluminium Rizz Office table by Robin Rizzini, that provides both stability and lightness. A structural strength concealed by clean lines distinguishes this table, which integrates the legs with an aluminium supporting frame hidden beneath the tabletop to ensure aesthetic lightness and maximum stability. To support large tabletops, a central rectangular steel column with rounded edges is positioned in the center, which also serves as a cable management. The die-cast aluminium legs are characterised by a triangular section that faces outwards and tapers into a round shape, resting elegantly on the floor. The sinuous curve shaping the leg is directed towards the centre of the tabletop, for utmost seating capacity.
Hevea partition, by Victoria Azadinho Bocconi fits into the scene to separate the spaces. Hevea is a versatile furnishing element that brings nature into residential and contract settings. This pot holder consists of a central steel stem to which polypropylene pots are hanged, obtaining different configurations based on their number and position. Hevea Partition is a three-column pot-holder that creates green walls and layouts.
Here the Frank table designed by Robin Rizzini and Stiel armchairs by Sebastian Herkner recreate a meeting room. The Frank table is inspired by architectural shapes and industrial materials. The structure on which the top rests is made up of two slightly curved die-cast aluminium bases with variable thickness, the perception of which varies according to the point of view. Seen from the front they are slightly arched and resemble the shape of a sail, creating a light and ethereal optical effect. Seen from the side, the volume appears full. The bases taper towards the bottom, reaching the ground in a less accentuated curve and are connected by a sturdy steel beam, placed under the top. The rectangular top, with rounded corners, is equipped with a cable management.
Stiel is featured by soft and rounded shapes in polyurethane foam on a curved round steel tube frame. The family includes a side chair, an armchair and a lounge version, and a barstool in two different heights. Lamorisse lounge & sofa by CMP Design bring to life an elegant breakout area. A lounge armchair and a twoseater sofa characterized by the contrast between the sober shape of the solid ash wood frame and the soft, generous and enveloping cushion. The solid ash wood frame is characterised by a rounded section armrests in steam-curved ash wood jointed to the oval shaped legs. A thin metal frame supports the seat while elastic belts and non-deformable polyurethane foam guarantee a high level of comfort. Both seat and backrest cushions have removable covers and are linked together by a zip. Lamorisse Wood is made using FSC® C114358 certified wood and water based coatings composed mostly of plant-derived resins.
A waiting area is staged in the third set, featuring the new Plural Soft, the evolution of the Plural seating presented for the first time in 2014 and designed by Jorge Pensi Design Studio. The multiple seats, now available in the upholstered version, are even more comfortable and cosy while maintaining a minimalist design. The die-cast aluminium armrests, integrated with the injected polyurethane foam seats, end on both sides with functional tabletops. Designed for dynamic waiting areas, Plural Soft stands out for its functionality, strength, and durability, while adding a distinctive character to the environment. The versatility of its components enables multiple configurations with three, four, six and nine seats, defining spaces while conveying a visual rhythm. Ports for charging devices are integrated under the tabletop.
The collection designed by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, Buddyhub and Buddyhub Desk, create dynamic compositions within the fourth environment. Buddyhub - in which a wrap-around, sound absorbing panel envelops the seat in a sort of enclosed niche – is available as an armchair or sofa, and can be used as a quiet, sound-proofed workstation. It is also possible to place two units opposite each other and to join them by means of a panel to which a table can be attached, thus creating an informal meeting space or breakout area. A large seat, in polyurethane foam supported by elastic belts, and a cosy backrest offer exceptional comfort while working or when enjoying a private moment of relaxation away from the surrounding environment. Buddyhub desk also features a perimeter sound-absorbing panel that embraces a solid laminate top, creating a sort of enclosed niche that ensures acoustic and visual privacy.
This new piece of furniture can be used as a workstation and be fitted with a cable management unit. Alternatively, it can be used as a temporary workstation, measuring 82x59 cm and 90 cm in height, designed as an intimate space for informal work needs or for calls, in both a standing or sitting position. Both products are supported by the slender lightweight frame that raises them off the ground, lightens their overall appearance, promoting functionality that makes cleaning and maintenance operations easier.
Also featured within this setting are the barstools from the Stiel collection by Sebastian Herkner and Polar task chair by Jorge Pensi Design Studio, ensuring maximum customisation in terms of ergonomics with its simple and intuitive built-in mechanisms. The backrest consists of an injected-moulded nylon frame with a breathable, flexible polyester mesh for a sense of transparency. The injection-moulded polypropylene support at the lumbar area may be adjusted to the user's needs. This element may be covered in the same fabric as the seat, for utmost customisation. The seat, in polyurethane foam moves via a special mechanism that allows its depth to be adjusted. The chair guarantees excellent comfort thanks to its weight-activated, synchro tilt mechanism that can regulate the degree of tilting autonomously according to the user’s body weight. Polar is available as a chair or armchair. The latter features minimalist armrests that can be adjusted in height, depth and width and can be orientated to suit the user’s needs. The swivel base made from die-cast aluminium stands out for its clean, elegant lines. The height of the seat goes from a minimum of 420 mm to a maximum of 560 mm. The performance of the mechanisms makes the Polar armchair conform to type A of the UNI EN 1335-1:2020 standard, ensuring ergonomics principals and wellbeing in the work environments.
Also by Jorge Pensi Design Studio, the new Diego functional side table is presented at Orgatec 2024. This element is conceived to create new layouts in workspaces or living environments, improving comfort and ergonomics while working or relaxing.
The die-cast base and the extruded stem are made of aluminium, a recycled and durable material that guarantees long-lasting performance. The steel tube column confers stability, while the knob enables a simple and intuitive adjustment. The base comes with four spokes, with the front two being asymmetrical to the rear ones, allowing the table to be positioned as close to the seating as possible. These details make it ideal for working while sitting on a sofa or relaxing in an armchair with a cup of coffee. The HPL tabletop, with its trapezoidal shape with rounded corners, can either come in the same colour of the base or in a different finish.
Diego is paired with Buddy Oasi by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, a system of generously sized ottomans and sofas that maintain the contrast between the bold volumes of the seat and the lightness of the aluminium legs typical of the Buddy collection. The distinguishing feature of Buddy Oasi is its movable backrest, featuring a soft, organic shape. Made of injected polyurethane foam, it can be easily and freely positioned on the seat to create multiple configurations. A ballast and non-slip fabric base provide stability to the backrest. Buddy Oasi is the new indoor version introduced at Orgatec 2024, designed to furnish collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Thanks to its generous dimensions and various configurations, it ensures comfort and flexibility. Buddy Oasi is also available in an outdoor version, featuring a completely waterproof lining and a removable outdoor fabric cover.
The new Rizz Workstation designed by Robin Rizzini is presented in the final setting. Rizz Workstation represents the evolution of the Rizz table, featuring a wider top. A structural strength concealed by clean lines distinguishes this table, which integrates the legs with an aluminium supporting frame hidden beneath the tabletop to ensure aesthetic lightness and maximum stability. To support large tabletops, a central rectangular steel column with rounded edges is positioned in the center, which also serves as a cable management. The die-cast aluminium legs are characterised by a triangular section that faces outwards and tapers into a round shape, resting elegantly on the floor. The sinuous curve shaping the leg is directed towards the centre of the tabletop, for utmost seating capacity. A cable management system integrated into the tabletop is designed to accommodate sound-absorbing screens, making Rizz Workstation the perfect solution for modern and efficient workspaces. The table can also be complemented with an optional LED lighting system, whose central bridge structure recalls classic library tables. The upper section may serve as plants or small objects holder.
Surrounding the Rizz Workstation is Elinor Low Back executive armchair designed by Claudio Bellini, a multitasking product characterized by a high level of aesthetic quality that reflects the needs of a changing market. Elinor Low Back has an elegant height-adjustable base in die-cast aluminium, with aesthetically pleasing sinuous lines. A weight activated synchro-tilt mechanism integrated in the upholstered seat allows the tilting to be self regulated according to the user’s body weight, ensuring that the back is kept in the most comfortable position. Other strong points of Elinor low back are its comfort and body-hugging feeling, thanks to the polyurethane injected foam on both seat and back. A light, slimline, strong armrest in die-cast aluminium defines the base of the backrest with its fluid line, accentuating the attention to detail that characterizes this unique chair.
Boxie storage system by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci and Ypsilon Connect by Jorge Pensi Design Studio complete the space. Meanwhile, Blume System by Sebastian Herkner separates this environment from a lounge area featuring Jeff sofa designed by Patrick Norguet, Héra Lounge armchair by Patrick Jouin, Blume coffee tables, with Palazzo composite marble top, designed by Sebastian Herkner and Twiny rug by DWA Design Studio.
Jeff is a contemporary modular sofa system that offers elegance and refinement, addressing the needs of upholstered products in modern living spaces. Jeff is designed as a set of miniature architectures, skilfully combined to create multiple modular and reconfigurable scenarios, suitable also for furnishing lounge areas. Linear or corner elements (120°) combine with chaise longues and end pieces, all with or without armrests, allowing for the creation of different configurations, from the most classic corner solutions to the most modern island set-ups. Available in two shapes and sizes, the backrest cushions further contribute to the sofa’s overall comfort, providing effective lumbar support.
The enriching piping that outlines the profile endows the sofa with an almost tailored appearance. The lining is removable so that it can be cleaned and maintained with ease. A system of connecting hooks makes it possible to dismantle and reconfigure the sofa, customising it and adapting it according to the evolution of the space.
Héra Lounge echoes the silhouette of the armchair designed in 2019, embodying the concept of lightness fusing it with that of comfort and elegance. Made of ash wood, its backrest in curved solid wood is defined by an enveloping and sculptural band ends in rectangular legs with radial angles. The polyurethane foam seat supported by elastic belts maximises the sense of cosiness. The wooden elements of Héra lounge are FSC® C114358 certified and finished with water-based coatings composed mostly of plant-derived resins.
Finally, several collections recreate breakout areas and indoor and outdoor café areas, with one also serving as an arena. Included in the featured collections is Buddyhub Sideboard designed by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, the new storage system from the Buddy family, recalling the collection's friendly and welcoming design. A versatile piece of furniture conceived for modern workspaces, providing storage capacity while serving as space divider, both visually and acoustically. Buddyhub Sideboard features a sound-absorbing panel that embraces a sideboard featuring an HPL top and three solid laminate doors. Thanks to its versatility, it adapts to various needs and environments, such as coffee corners or meeting rooms. The water-resistant top is equipped with a functional cable duct, allowing the accommodation of small appliances. The space is enriched by Philía chairs and armchairs and Babila Twist armchairs, both designed by Odo Fioravanti, Panarea lounge armchairs by CMP Design, Dome barstools by Odo Fioravanti and Héra Straw armchairs and Elliot tables, both designed by Patrick Jouin.
About Pedrali
Pedrali is an Italian company that produces contemporary chairs, tables, furnishings and lamps for contract and residential. The collection is the result of a careful and accurate research aimed to create functional and versatile industrial design products made of metal, plastic materials, wood as well as upholstery. Furniture exclusively manufactured in Italy through a design process which combines tradition and innovation, engineering excellence and creative brilliance. The “100% Made in Italy” philosophy becomes real through the internal production in the headquarters of Mornico al Serio (Bergamo), where the automated warehouse designed by architect Cino Zucchi is based, and in the wooden furniture factory in Manzano (Udine).
One of Arteriors' aims is to create well-balanced and harmonious environments through our meticulously curated range of products. Selecting the right shapes and pieces that are both outstanding and complementary is essential when achieving a cohesive aesthetic, particularly with mirrors.
This season, Arteriors champions the move away from harsh angles, embracing the soft allure of curves. By choosing mirrors with gentle, rounded shapes, you can cultivate a more inviting and fluid atmosphere in your home.
The global brand’s AW24 collection features a variety of round and arch-top mirrors that seamlessly introduce these elegant curves into any space.
Creating a functional, comfortable, yet stylish space hinges on thoughtful composition. Consider the layout of any space – bare walls or unoccupied floor spaces can be transformed by a strategically placed leaner mirror to reflect existing furniture, completing the look and feel of your space while adding depth and dimension. The reflections created will also enhance light and create a sense of spaciousness, making your interiors feel more expansive and inviting, ideal for the colder months.
Explore Arteriors to create sophisticated yet striking vignettes in any space with our luxurious range.
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Arteriors began 35 years ago as a boutique accessories company and has evolved into a global force in the design industry. With premier lighting, furniture and accessories, Arteriors redefines interior spaces through unexpected creativity and meticulous craftsmanship. Pursuit of innovation drives Arteriors forward. Their imagination never rests. Art, architecture and fashion are in Arteriors’ DNA. They believe good design begins with inspiration, and each of our products in lighting, furniture, accessories and wall décor achieves a balance of ideas, forms, textures and finishes that feel bespoke. The storied techniques of the master artisans with whom they collaborate inform every detail and infuse the touch of the human hand into every design, each with a distinct Arteriors point of view. A leading resource for interior designers and retailers, Arteriors operates four flagship showrooms in Dallas, London, Los Angeles and New York and three permanent, to-the-trade locations in High Point, Las Vegas and the Dallas Market Centre, in addition to retail distribution in 73 countries.
Listening rooms are rapidly becoming a staple in contemporary homes, offering a dedicated sanctuary for audio enthusiasts to truly immerse themselves in sound. But these spaces are not just about high-tech equipment; they embody a holistic approach to immersing oneself in sound, focusing on acoustics, aesthetics, and ambiance. To set the mood appropriately, a comfortable piece of furniture is essential. This season, sofa.com has introduced the perfect addition: the Ellora armchair. Floating away on this exquisite pillow armchair offers an unparalleled blend of plushness and style, making it the ideal choice for music lovers and podcast fans alike.
The essence of a great listening room lies in its comfort and the Ellora armchair delivers just that. Its deep seat and ergonomic design ensure one can enjoy hours of uninterrupted listening. It can be perfectly paired with a stylish footstool or a soft throw to create a cosy nook that invites you to sink in and enjoy the mindful moment.
Some great ways to style the room would be opting for sleek shelving for vinyl records, elegant side tables for the sound system, and incorporating soft, ambient lighting to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. A well-chosen rug can also not only help to enhance acoustics but add a further touch of style.
Finally, don’t forget to add a personal touch. Show off your client’s love of music by decorating with framed album covers, music memorabilia, or artwork that reflects personal taste and passion for sound.
sofa.com makes it easy to create the perfect listening space, with the Ellora armchair offering both comfort and sophistication to enhance your audio experience.
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Passionate about outstanding interiors, sofa.com offers a diverse and design led collection of made-to-order sofas, armchairs, beds, footstools and home accessories. With an extensive range of styles and over 100 fabrics to choose from, as well as the option to upholster in your own fabric, the customisable nature of sofa.com’s products make each piece easily adaptable to any interior style – perfect for interior designers and specifiers looking for stand-out pieces for upcoming projects.
A trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Commercial has partnered with Oxford Brookes University to build a vibrant and sustainable student community in harmony with its woodland setting.
The new Clive Booth Student Village, set close to the university’s Headington Campus, replaces outdated student accommodation built in the 1970s with a complex of accommodation blocks that sit sensitively within the established wooded landscape and conform to Passivhaus and BREEAM design principles.
Appointing MICA Architects and Karndean Commercial alongside a multi-disciplinary team, including landscape architects, ecology and arboricultural consultants as well as transport and heritage consultants, Oxford Brookes University is constructing 12 environmentally friendly blocks containing over one thousand spacious and airy study bedrooms within contemporary shared apartments.
Richard Allen, sales director at Karndean Commercial said: “In an urban area with extreme pressure on rental housing like Oxford, having purpose built accommodation for students is a boon for the university and the wider community. We are proud to be involved with a project that is increasing the availability of much needed student accommodation whilst protecting the established woodland setting, retaining prize specimens and planting new trees to enhance the landscape.
“Our designs are all inspired by the wonderous beauty of nature and the precious woods and stones we source from around the world so we understand the benefits of connecting our living spaces to the healing power of the natural world and the need to minimise our impact on the environment.”
Named after Professor Sir Clive Booth, a former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, the new student village offers convenient contemporary accommodation with light filled study bedrooms and spacious communal kitchen and living spaces.
Jessie Turnbull, senior associate at MICA Architects, said: “The university was keen to construct high quality, low impact accommodation that would be a calm and secure place to live, offering students a living space where they can relax and bring their best selves to their studies.
“The site is positioned adjacent to Headington Hill Hall, a listed historic manor house, and positioned within the Hall’s arboretum so it was important that the new accommodation blocks would integrate into this landscape to create a woodland village. To enhance this feeling of connection with nature, each building has been named in honour of native trees.”
Self-contained apartments include between six and 11 study bedrooms, each with a compact ensuite, and a generously sized shared kitchen dining living room. Wider and shallower than frequently found for student accommodation and fitted with large windows that open for plenty of natural ventilation, the study bedrooms benefit from daylight that penetrates all the way to the back of the room, connecting the interior with its woodland surroundings.
The interior boasts a contemporary biophilic style that has been developed around the project’s key priorities of sustainability, practicality and wellbeing. Alongside a natural colour palette and furniture made from recycled materials, oak design flooring from Karndean Commercial’s Knight Tile range creates a warm and welcoming environment.
Jessie explained: “The university was very keen to use LVT throughout the accommodation as this would be easier to clean and would provide a modern vibe that appeals to both domestic and international students. Carpeted bedrooms are very much a British choice while hard floors are more usual in homes across Europe, Asia and the United States. Following consultation with a group of student ambassadors, we opted for the warm natural tones of Lime Washed Oak in the bedrooms and Rose Washed Oak with its slightly greyer hues in each living space to complement the duck egg blue kitchen units. The concrete frame construction called for a rigid core format, with its enhanced acoustic benefits and easier installation.
“The feedback we've had from students has been absolutely fantastic and, although it’s early days, the flooring is holding up really well.”
With sustainability a key consideration for the project, Morgan Sindall Construction’s CarboniCa tool was used to evaluate the construction’s holistic life cycle, collating embodied carbon and life cycle costing from each material’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). With a durable construction that ensures longevity, Karndean flooring contributes a lower overall life cycle carbon cost than other flooring options, as evidenced in its third party verified EPDs.
Karndean’s Knight Tile rigid core flooring, part of the Karndean Living collection, features a host of practical benefits including a waterproof, hygienic surface that’s easy to maintain, a durable 0.3mm wear layer and R10 slip resistance, while an integrated acoustic layer reduces impact noise transfer to rooms below by 19dB. With a click-locking mechanism, Knight Tile is easy to install over most hard subfloors and is suitable for any residential setting or light to moderate commercial use. Each floor comes with a lifetime residential or ten year commercial guarantee.
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Karndean is a global supplier of commercial and residential luxury vinyl tile flooring. We’re an industry leader in flooring design, offering a wide range of colours, textures and finishes, helping you create unique looks that are both stylish and practical; guaranteed to last. We see flooring differently. We travel the world in our quest to bring you exceptional floors that inspire and delight. From the ancient forests of Europe, to the remote Australian outback, we seek out expressive and intriguing forms in the natural world to influence our unique floor designs. By combining original features with cutting edge design, we create beautiful floors that bring your vision to life and take our clients on an endless journey of design discovery.
C.P. Hart is thrilled to announce its newest room set collaboration with the renowned designer Matthew Williamson, debuting at its Waterloo showroom this December.
Matthew Williamson is an award-winning, British interior designer known predominantly for his unique and unrivalled use of pattern and colour. Having begun his illustrious career in global fashion under his namesake brand over 20 years ago, Matthew has drawn on his decades of experience and pivoted seamlessly into the world of interior design. Matthew now develops several homeware collections to sit alongside his growing residential and commercial interior design portfolio.
“Bathrooms often feel cold and clinical with functionality dominating aesthetics, so I envisioned a warm, inviting space that functions as well as delights,” shares Matthew.
In this striking room set display, Matthew masterfully blends a curated selection of C.P. Hart’s most sought-after bathroom ranges with his distinctive, handsourced treasures. A vintage mouthblown Murano glass light hangs above IdeaGroup’s new Seven freestanding bath; a bespoke mirror overlooks Buto’s fluted Galiano vanity; artwork carefully selected by Matthew mirrors the bright hues of our Inclusion Classico tiles underfoot.
“Living in the coastal village of Deià, I was influenced by the local Mallorcan landscape and Balearic interiors,” Matthew adds. “The sunset’s pink-gold glow inspired the palette; sand-toned terrazzo, blush pink marble and concrete, rosewood, plaster walls, brass, and rattan.”
“Creating this room set was a wonderfully collaborative process,” says Yousef Mansuri, C.P. Hart’s Director of Design. “Matthew brought a clear and inspiring vision to the project, and from there, we meticulously refined the details, thoughtfully selecting each product and finish to ensure they harmonise beautifully whilst retaining their standout appeal.”
Bath: Seven Freestanding Bath in Sahara Matt by IdeaGroup - £3,681 Brassware: Venezia Wall-Mounted Basin Mixers with Nice Spout in Bespoke Pure Brass PVD, Venini Red Murano Glass Handles by Fantini - From £890, Nostromo Floor-Standing Bath Mixer in Standard Pure Brass PVD by Fantini - £4,043 Vanity: Bespoke Galiano Vanity in Brunette Oak with Marble Top in Breccia Rossa by Buto - £4,717 Basin: Petra Domed Oval Washbasins in Beige Stone - Price On Application WC: Shui Wall-Mounted WC in Linoby by Cielo - £1,015 Floor Tiles: Inclusion Classico Tiles in Matt - £88 Per Tile Wall Tiles: Cromie 15mm in Mixed Finishes - £3 Per Tile Mirror: Bespoke Mirror by Buto - £1,667 Lighting: Vintage Pendant and Wall Light
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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.
Belgian luxury kitchen appliance brand, Novy, has launched Designer Lighting 2.0, its latest collection of smart touchless gesture-controlled lighting products for the kitchen. The collection includes the Pendant, Shelf and Wall models in a range of new lengths starting from 95cm up to 305cm. In addition, all Designer Lighting 2.0 models are now available in a new Mineral White colourway, together with Mineral Black.
Providing a premium aesthetic for the contemporary kitchen, Novy’s Designer Lighting 2.0 collection has been developed to provide smart lighting solutions for kitchen specialists and interior designers to showcase in their projects. The Pendant is an ideal overhead accompaniment to a Novy vented hob installed within a kitchen island, while the Shelf and Shelf Pro models answer the growing trend for floating shelves as opposed to wall-mounted cabinets in a scheme. The Wall is a further solution that can be used to illuminate a recess in the kitchen or within a home bar, where there is an option to change the colour temperature and hue to create a specific ambience, as required.
The Designer Lighting 2.0 collection is available in Mineral Black or new Mineral White colourways. Every model in the 2.0 collection is manufactured and hand-assembled at the Novy factory in Kuurne, Belgium. Each is hand-sprayed using a specially formulated matt finish powder-coated paint that features a mineralised structure, ensuring it is less sensitive to fingerprint marks and is easier to clean.
All Pendant, Shelf and Wall models in the Designer Lighting 2.0 Collection are available in the following lengths: 95cm, 125cm,155cm,185cm, 215cm, 245cm, 275cm and 305cm. The Shelf Pro models that feature Novy’s Gesture Control Pro technology are available in the following lengths: 125cm, 155cm,185cm, 215cm, 245cm, 275cm and 305cm.
The Designer Lighting 2.0 collection benefits from advanced lighting technology. All models feature smooth illumination from a powerful integrated LED strip line that delivers 3500 Lux, an equivalent of 50% more Lumen per m² than in previous versions. The adjustable light intensity and colour temperature range from 2,700K to 4,000K to deliver ambient lighting with greater depth, and stronger functional or task lighting.
Touchless gesture-controlled lighting is simple to use with a range of learnt gestures that activate the light and adjust the luminosity. With the Pendant, Shelf and Wall models, there is a sensor at the centre of the base. By swiping under the sensor the LEDs are activated, holding your hand under the sensor then changes the light intensity from functional to ambient, while another quick gesture will deactivate it. The Shelf Pro model features Gesture Control Pro with sensors along the entire base of the shelf so the beam can be directed where you want it, above or below the shelf. Holding your open hand just beneath the sensor accesses a palette of colour options, ideal for changing the mood in the room.
Every Designer Lighting 2.0 model in the collection comes with a five-year warranty.
About Middleby Residential Luxury and Premium Brands
Novy is part of the Middleby Residential Group. Middleby Residential offers 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.
With over a decade of experience, our London-based brand has become a trusted partner in transforming interiors. At Liang & Eimil, we seamlessly blend modern design with timeless elegance, creating furniture, lighting, and accessories that inspire. From sleek modern aesthetics to refined classic touches, our pieces are designed to elevate any space - whether residential or commercial.
Our commitment to exceptional design ensures that every piece we create meets the highest standards of quality and functionality, making it the perfect fit for both private residences and high-end hospitality projects. Trusted by both residential and hospitality sectors, Liang & Eimil is proud to be a name synonymous with style, quality, and innovation.
Our creations can be found in luxurious hotels, vibrant restaurants, and stunning private residences around the globe, reflecting our dedication to delivering pieces that not only enhance spaces but also tell a story. Whether designing bespoke furniture for private clients or crafting elegant collections for the hospitality industry, we pride ourselves on our ability to create high-quality, timeless designs that speak to a wide range of tastes and needs.
Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for combining innovative design with practicality, ensuring that every project is tailored to the client’s vision while maintaining the integrity of our design philosophy. Our goal is always to offer pieces that are both functional and beautiful, creating environments that inspire and leave a lasting impression.
What truly sets Liang & Eimil apart is our ability to merge convenience with sophistication. As the only company in the UK offering Crib 5 upholstery straight off the shelf, we provide an unmatched solution for hospitality projects that require the highest safety standards without sacrificing style. Our Crib 5 collection is designed specifically for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and other public spaces where fire safety is a priority, offering an immediate solution without the need for custom upholstery work.
This unique offering allows our clients to quickly and easily incorporate luxury and safety into their interiors, making it an ideal choice for commercial and hospitality settings where time is of the essence, and quality is non-negotiable. From elegant hotel lobbies to inviting restaurant spaces, our premium pieces are crafted to enhance every corner of your project.
Our Crib 5 collection delivers a perfect balance of luxury and safety, meeting the highest fire safety standards required by the hospitality industry. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, each piece in the Crib 5 collection is a testament to our commitment to providing solutions that don’t compromise on either aspect. Whether furnishing a hotel suite, a restaurant, or a café, our Crib 5 upholstery ensures that the spaces you create are not only beautiful but also compliant with the necessary safety regulations.
We understand that, for hospitality clients, safety is paramount, and that’s why we’ve designed this collection with the utmost attention to detail, combining premium fabrics and elegant design with Crib 5-approved safety standards. This allows you to create spaces that are both stylish and safe, making sure that your interiors meet the requirements of modern hospitality while still offering the high-end aesthetic your clients and guests expect.
From the moment guests walk into a space furnished with our Crib 5 collection, they experience the elegance and sophistication that Liang & Eimil is known for. Whether it’s the plush textures of our seating, the sleek finishes of our tables, or the bespoke detailing on our furniture, every element is designed to elevate the space it inhabits.
For designers, architects, and hospitality professionals, our Crib 5 collection offers a convenient, stylish, and safe solution for a variety of interior projects. It’s the ideal choice for those looking to create spaces that combine the best in design with the best in safety, delivering high-end, functional environments that meet the diverse needs of today’s hospitality industry.
At Liang & Eimil, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in creating spaces that inspire. With over a decade of experience, we’ve honed our craft, offering exceptional design solutions that bring together style, quality, and safety. Our Crib 5 collection is just one example of how we continue to innovate and respond to the changing needs of the hospitality and residential markets.
As we move into 2025, we remain committed to delivering products that not only meet the highest safety standards but also embody the elegance and sophistication our clients have come to expect. Whether you’re working on a commercial project or designing a private residence, our collection of furniture, lighting, and accessories will help you create spaces that are as beautiful as they are functional.
About Liang & Eimil
Liang & Eimil, a British brand that specialises in furnishing design for the residential and hospitality sectors, believes in making ordinary moments remarkable. Renowned for producing expertly crafted furniture, lighting and accessories, they take pride in offering innovative solutions that can be tailored to any interior design aesthetic.
As a leader in the bathroom industry, Roca remains at the forefront of design and innovation, delivering products that blend functionality with aesthetic excellence. In our 2025 Trend Report, we are excited to present four key trends shaping the future of bathroom spaces.
First, the blend of open and closed storage in vanity units reflects a desire for balance between personal expression and practicality. Open storage showcases meaningful items, while closed storage keeps essentials out of sight, creating a clean, customised look.
Next, we see a shift towards softer, organic shapes. As homes become sanctuaries, especially bathrooms, the gentle curves of designs like our Tura bathtub promote relaxation and mindfulness, transforming these spaces into havens of calm.
Our third trend addresses the growing need for personalisation among renters. Cue Roca's Sonata collection, which provides non- permanent solutions that allow renters to customise their bathrooms without making permanent changes, reflecting the trend toward flexibility and personal expression.
Finally, the popularity of warm terracotta, neutral shades and wood-inspired finishes marks a continuing interest in nature. These earthy tones, aligned with the biophilic design movement, create grounding, peaceful environments that promote wellness and stress relief.
I hope you find inspiration in these trends as you explore the innovative possibilities Roca offers, helping you reimagine your bathroom as a space of comfort, beauty and functionality. - Natalie Bird, Marketing Manager, Roca
In recent years, bathroom design has seen a shift towards blending open and closed storage in vanity units. Open storage provides the opportunity for homeowners to showcase their style by displaying beautiful or meaningful items. Whether it's a collection of perfumes or stylish towels, open shelving in bathroom vanities turns these utilitarian spaces into extensions of personal expression. It invites creativity and gives an open, airy feel to the room, adding visual interest while reflecting individual taste.
On the other hand, closed storage offers a practical solution for hiding clutter. We all have items we'd prefer not to display, from everyday toiletries to cleaning supplies, and closed drawers or cupboards ensure these remain tucked away. This approach is particularly useful for maintaining a clean, organised look in a space that often sees high use. Closed storage, therefore, helps keep the bathroom neat while also reducing visual noise, adding a sleek, minimalist touch.
This trend towards a mix of open and closed storage reflects a broader shift in society, where individuality and customisation are increasingly valued. People are no longer satisfied with cookie-cutter designs; they want to infuse their personality into every corner of their home, even in functional spaces like the bathroom. And this balance between display-worthy items and discreet storage also aligns with contemporary design trends, where spaces are not only about how they look, but how they make you feel.
In 2025, bathroom design will continue to move away from the dominance of harsh, angular lines in favour of softer, more organic shapes. This shift not only reflects aesthetic preferences but also runs parallel with broader lifestyle trends like minimalism and the slow-living movement. At the forefront of this design revolution is Roca's stunning Tura bathtub, whose clean lines and gentle curves exemplify this trend.
Incorporating more rounded forms into bathroom design is an evolution of minimalism. Where minimalism once meant boxy shapes and sharp corners, today's interpretation is more fluid and connected to nature.
The Tura bathtub is a perfect example, as it demonstrates how organic forms can embody the simplicity and tranquillity of minimalism while also creating a sense of warmth and calm.
In a world that is increasingly fast-paced and digitally saturated, our homes - and particularly our bathrooms - are becoming spaces of retreat. A bathroom designed with curves and gentle forms promotes a sense of well-being, providing a physical environment that encourages relaxation and mindfulness.
With homeownership increasingly out of reach for many, renting has become the reality for a large section of the population. This shift has brought new challenges for those who wish to personalise their living spaces, particularly in rooms like the bathroom, where fixtures and fittings are usually permanent and difficult to change. Renters are looking for ways to put their stamp on the property, but without risking damage or losing their deposit.
Enter Sonata by Roca, a range of easy-to- install bathroom accessories designed specifically with renters in mind. No need for drilling or screws, the pieces in the Sonata collection can be attached with adhesives, allowing renters to add accessories like towel rings, toilet roll holders and hooks to their walls without incurring the landlord's wrath.
This approach makes it easier than ever to personalise a rented bathroom, giving tenants the freedom to express their style. Best of all, when it's time to move, the accessories can be easily removed without leaving any damage and taken to the next bathroom.
The continuing popularity of warm terracotta, neutral shades and wood-inspired finishes in bathroom design reflects a broader movement towards reconnecting with nature. These design elements, inspired by earthy tones and organic materials, beautifully align with the principles of biophilic design, which seeks to strengthen our bond with the natural world. For people in urban environments, this nature-infused approach provides a soothing antidote to the stresses of modern life.
Terracotta hues, reminiscent of clay and sun- kissed landscapes, bring warmth and grounding to a space, creating an inviting and cosy atmosphere. Complementing these tones are wood-inspired finishes, which introduce a tactile, natural texture that amplifies the room's organic feel. And alongside both of these, neutral shades like soft greys, beiges and off-whites create a calm, serene ambiance perfect for spaces devoted to relaxation and wellness.
Incorporating these natural elements goes beyond aesthetics. It taps into our deep- rooted desire for connection with the outdoors. This design approach allows even the most modern spaces to offer a retreat from urban demands, grounding them in the calming energy of nature.
About Roca London Gallery
Roca have more than 100 years experience of designing bathroom products and kitchen solutions with the aim of increasing peoples quality of life through continuous innovation in the production of sanitary ceramics.
The arrival of autumn heralds the ideal time to explore Arteriors' latest AW24 collection, where lighting transcends functionality to becomes the centrepiece of any room. Renowned for seamlessly blending craftsmanship with innovation, the luxury brand introduces a range of lighting that glows from within, infusing warmth and style to any environment. More than just illumination, these statement pieces are designed to define spaces, create focal points, and transform the ambiance of a room. Featuring a dynamic combination of natural materials and textures, this collection is crafted to capture attention and elevate interiors throughout the UK.
Table lamps offer a unique opportunity to experiment with material contrasts, especially given their prominent placement at eye level within the home. The Chanell table lamp is a masterclass of this approach, where the gleam of metallic finishes meets the timeless elegance of marble. Its tapered brass shade not only reflects light but also diffuses it, casting a glow that transforms any space. This interplay between materials makes the Chanell a versatile piece, seamlessly enhancing contemporary and classic interiors.
Pendant lighting offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase innovative crafting techniques, becoming a focal point in any room. The Large Indi Chandelier draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of nature, merging traditional motifs with eye-catching, unconventional design. Its expansive dimensions command attention but its intricate craftsmanship is what sets it apart. Indi is composed of a white iron foundation encased in matching white coconut wood, intricately carved to mimic the silhouette of a cactus. Each arm is adorned with clusters of coconut shells which create captivating shadow patterns, adding depth and drama to any interior.
Floor lamps provide a playful canvas for exploring shapes and forms, thanks to their elongated structure. The Elvis table lamp illustrates how industrial elements can be reimagined to create visual intrigue. The lamp’s gear-like structure serves as both a bold anchor and a source of compelling shadows, adding depth and dimension to your space. The lamp balances impactful geometry with a soft, diffused glow bringing spaces to life with texture, contrast, and character.
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