Miele, the German manufacturer of premium household appliances, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Miele Experience Centre in the prestigious area of Mayfair, London, directly opposite The Ritz Hotel. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone as Miele celebrates its 125th anniversary and continues its ambitious growth plans across the UK. This is the seventh Experience Centre in the UK after Abingdon, Brent Cross, Oxford Circus, Edinburgh, Bluewater, and Solihull.
Miele Experience Centres are designed to support all Miele customers and provide an immersive, hands-on experience with Miele's innovative products. Visitors can explore a wide range of appliances in a setting that emphasises Miele's commitment to quality, performance, and timeless design. The centre features interactive displays and live cooking demonstrations, allowing customers to witness first-hand the exceptional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology that have made Miele a global leader.
"We are incredibly excited to open our newest Miele Experience Centre in Mayfair, a location synonymous with quality, luxury and excellence," said John Pickering, Managing Director of Miele GB. "This opening is a testament to our commitment to bringing the Miele experience closer to our customers. As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we are proud to continue our tradition of innovation and excellence, setting the standard for quality, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to experience the Miele difference.”
Opening Miele Experience Centres at key premium locations around the country is part of Miele’s Global strategy to create much wider consumer awareness of its brand. This benefits all independent electrical and kitchen retail partners who sell Miele. The Experience Centres are designed to be a resource to help partners sell more Miele as part of a new kitchen project. Miele partners are invited to arrange appointments for their customers to meet with the teams in the Miele Experience Centres. The knowledgeable sales consultants will then help the referred customers to choose the best products suited to their needs, before sending them back to the Miele partner to place the order.
The Mayfair Experience Centre will be managed by Gary Tiernan, who brings a wealth of expertise from his extensive background in luxury furniture brands including Harrods, Linley and Richard Brendon. Under his leadership, the centre aims to provide unparalleled customer service and an exceptional shopping experience.
In addition to showcasing Miele's latest products, the new Experience Centre will serve as a versatile events space, ideal for collaborations with our customers and complementary brands. This dynamic venue will host cooking classes, product launches, and exclusive events, creating a hub of culinary inspiration and innovation.
Miele's dedication to excellence is evident in every detail of the new centre. From its sleek design to its interactive features, the Mayfair Experience Centre embodies the brand's core values of quality, technology, and sustainability. Customers will have the opportunity to experience Miele's full range of appliances, including ovens, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, and more, all designed to enhance their lifestyle and home environment.
About Miele
All Miele appliances are designed to enjoy a long lifespan, have a strong focus on sustainability through efficiency and innovative features, and further enrich your kitchen with timeless looks.
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Weightless, powerful, refreshing: Serenity Sky from Dornbracht promises therapeutic water experiences. The new rain panel will be available with two or five flow modes from July 2024, and combines different principles in one product. Not only does this ensure complete and utter relaxation, but it also supports physical and mental wellbeing – fully in keeping with the motto “Follow Your Bliss”.
For Serenity Sky, Dornbracht worked closely together with Dr Christoph Stumpe. The head of the famous Shen Men Institute in Düsseldorf and an expert on Traditional Chinese Medicine played a vital role in developing the different flow modes. The standard variant of Serenity Sky, also available as a FlowReduce version with a reduced flow rate, includes Purify Rain and Full Rain. With Full Rain, the droplets fall gently and extensively. They fully cover the body, leaving only the face free of water. Purify Rain, on the other hand, impresses with a powerful jet of water for efficient cleansing and hair washing.
The enhanced variant, Serenity Sky+, has three additional flow modes: Laminar Flow, a concentrated and powerful jet of water that covers the skin gently and evenly. It is deeply warming but can also be used for cool Kneipp affusions to boost the metabolism and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Aquapressure Flow is used specifically for localised massaging of the shoulders and neck area. The solid and forceful water jet can help to release tension, reduce stress, and alleviate headaches. Cool Mist, on the other hand, produces a spray mist of tiny droplets that refreshes and revitalises. Thus, the rain panel from Dornbracht combines in one product principles from Kneipp therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and wellbeing research.
Other opportunities for individualisation are available in addition to the flow modes. If Serenity Sky is chosen with a light gap, different colours can be set to match the mood. Green, for instance, aids creativity, while red proves to be energetic and stimulating. The light can be controlled via any ZigBee-compliant smart home system, or by remote control. Seven finishes – from Chrome, to Champagne (22kt Gold), to Brushed Dark Platinum – also offer numerous options to seamlessly fit into any bathroom design.
Serenity Sky impresses with a compact design that can be integrated into various interior designs. The rain panel created by Sieger Design fits completely flush into the ceiling, with no obvious screw fastenings. Minimised radii and small gap widths also ensure elegance and precision. A specially curated nozzle arrangement reduces water consumption as well.
The fascinating interaction of water, light and effect produced by Serenity Sky is fully in keeping with the Dornbracht motto “Follow Your Bliss”: With its spa applications, the Iserlohn-based manufacturer invites users to integrate moments of happiness into everyday life, and substantially improve their quality of life.
About Dornbracht UK & Ireland
Dornbracht, with headquarters in Iserlohn, Germany, is a leading specialist for superior designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms, spas and kitchens. The company was founded in 1950 and today is internationally renowned among architects, designers and luxury consumers for its product portfolio in more than 125 markets. As an ultra-luxury brand, Dornbracht prides itself on its innovative technology and "Made in Germany" manufacturing standards which are made possible by state-of-the-art production technologies and highly qualified employees. The brand is driven by its clearly defined Design Principles which ensure every product will remain timeless and relevant for generations to come, characteristics for which Dornbracht has achieved worldwide recognition.
Bring a touch of luxurious hotel chic to your bathroom with the new Sonata accessories collection from Roca. Choose between the timeless appeal of classic Chrome or the modern allure of sleek Matt Black. Best of all, pair these accessories with a matching Roca tap for a seamless and coordinated look that elevates your bathroom's elegance.
"Updating your bathroom with new accessories is a cost-effective way to add style and functionality," says David Bromell, Head of Marketing at Roca Group. "Our new Sonata collection offers a comprehensive range of 15 pieces, including towel rails and a wall-mounted toilet brush holder, ensuring all your needs are met. What's more, installation is a breeze with options for traditional screw fixings or convenient adhesive pads, making it perfect for renters or those looking to make future updates."
Most of the accessories in the Sonata collection are wall-hung, ideal for maximising space in compact bathrooms. By installing the soap dispenser and tumbler on the wall, your basin top remains uncluttered and organised. For those with wall-mounted toilets, the collection includes a matching wall-mounted toilet brush to keep the floor clear. Alternatively, a floor-standing model is also available.
As a finishing touch, the Sonata collection offers a variety of towel holders to suit any bathroom size. Choose from single rails available in 300mm, 400mm, and 600mm lengths, compact towel rings perfect for placing next to the basin, and a spacious four-rail rack that can accommodate towels for the entire family.
Roca's new Sonata range includes basin accessories, towel rails and hooks, and toilet brush and toilet roll holders, all in a choice of Chrome or Matt Black.
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.
At Polar Bear, we are committed to making heating and cooling systems intuitive and accessible for all. Our mission is to design and engineer state-of-the-art integrated HVAC solutions that combine superior functionality with an aesthetic appeal unmatched in the market.
Our industry-leading solutions are designed to be the most cost-effective and least complex options available. We empower our key partners to deliver completely integrated and tailored solutions for their projects. As engineers, innovators, and designers, we leverage our creative expertise to resolve traditional industry issues, such as poor user experience, increased costs, and maintenance complications. Our comprehensive approach resonates with key partners by addressing these challenges and providing a holistic solution.
The opulent finishes of super-prime residences, luxury hotels, and superyachts are enhanced by the signature elegance of our bespoke range of products. At Polar Bear, we support AV companies with custom equipment designs and have deep roots in both mechanical engineering and IT communications. Our high experience levels in AV control systems, including Crestron, AMX, and Lutron, make us a trusted partner for super-prime projects. As a rapidly expanding small company, we leverage our experience and partnerships to deliver disruptive technology. We are proud to be a CEDIA manufacturing member and to have our products officially registered as ‘Made in Britain’.
We take our responsibility seriously and support the WWF Foundation by continually sponsoring Polar Bears in the wild and contributing to efforts to halt and reverse the dramatic decline in wildlife numbers globally.
Style We believe that style should not hinder functionality. Our thermostat, approved by interior designers, is available in a wide range of custom finishes and is compatible with other leading manufacturers.
Intuitive Design Good products should be easy to use. This means creating user-centric interfaces that require zero training to operate and understand.
Integration Our systems are built with flexible ARM processors and standards-based communication, tested with leading BMS and home automation platforms. The self-managed system design with EDGE BMS technology supports both traditional and streamlined design topologies.
Our Zentium product is a multi-award-winning solution recognised for both its technical capabilities and interior design. We are proud to be members of SBID and received the Residential Product of the Year award at the SBID Awards in 2022. As members of CEDIA, the Zentium won the Best New Product award in the Americas and was the runner-up in Europe in 2020.
Polar Bear Design is fast becoming the new standard in super-prime residential, commercial, and hospitality projects worldwide. We have won many incredible projects across many sectors including the Apple Headquarters in India and some of the largest properties in the UAE.
At Polar Bear, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and design in the HVAC industry, delivering unparalleled solutions that meet the highest standards of luxury and functionality.
About Polar Bear Design Ltd
Polar Bear Design offers luxurious and intuitive dual-room heating and cooling controls. Available in many custom metal finishes, featuring a sleek design with a customisable Digital Crown and vibrant IPS touch screen, it seamlessly integrates with high end lighting systems. The thermostats support both standalone and integrated BMS configurations, provides advanced features like heating boost, towel heater control, comprehensive scheduling and Eco Modes for energy efficiency. Ideal for sophisticated super prime environments, ensures precise, user-friendly climate control while enhancing interior aesthetics. The thermostats boast a sleek, modern design that integrates seamlessly with the aesthetic of high-end lighting keypads from leading manufacturers.
Adelise Morgan-Scully, Senior Design Manager at Elementi Cucina has given her insights into the industry. Elementi Cucina was created by our Design Director Katie Lusty. Katie's life changed suddenly due to devastating personal circumstances and a move back to Wales, from London was necessary. Katie has a wealth of experience in the Interiors industry and set up Elementi Cucina in Cardiff as a one woman show, quickly gaining clients locally with her passion, flair for design and exceptional interpersonal skills. Danni joined shortly after when the projects really started to roll in, a welder by trade, she is the glue of our operation and keeps the wheels turning in the ordering department. Adelise followed 3 years into the business, an award winning, experienced designer and is based covering our London and Southeast Projects.
Elementi Cucina is quite unlike any other interiors company, we are studio based in central Cardiff and Windsor. We travel to meetings on site armed with an array of samples and bring the showroom to our clients, even going so far as to fly them out to Italy to view the production set up and select their finishes and visit the stone yards in the UK to personally hand select their beautiful granite or marble stone cladding.
We predominantly work with developers, interior designers and architects and have built the business on repeat clients and recommendations. We focus on these relationships whole heartedly, developing them into friendships thus making work lots of fun and not really seem like work at all. This gives us freedom and keeps overheads low allowing us to be exceptionally competitive in our pricing. Personally, overseeing each project and working closely with our clients and their clients the end users too.
The brand Elementi Cucina is very much based around stunning high end Italian Design, when Elementi Cucina was in its infancy Katie wanted to create a design team that were highly skilled and experienced giving our clients a luxury service and making the project experience with us a seamless and enjoyable one. Relationships over her vast career in the industry and her experience were the key to this, in securing the right partners to work with to give our clients the choice, quality and stunning interior species from concept to completion.
Due to being a completely independent company we can supply and create totally individual interiors, tailored to the clients wants and desires perfectly. An example of this was a recent project in Dorset. The client came to us with the following brief - 'I want a truly bespoke reclaimed wood and galvanised steel kitchen, reminiscent of outback buildings back home in Australia,’ before adding ‘Fully loaded with uber cool Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, concrete worktops and a walk-in larder’. The brief was detailed yet open to Katie's creative input in terms of colours, finishes and the small yet important details, such as the seating area, integrated chopping blocks and storage configuration. The client had been to numerous Interior design companies before approaching Elementi Cucina and was told the same thing 'Sorry we can’t do that' Katie Lusty, Design Director at Elementi Cucina, on meeting the client said 'Hell yeah! We can do that’ and then set about designing and creating a truly unique, showstopping kitchen, with the client on board for the entire wild ride from conception to completion. The kitchen won a national award and truly showcases just how bespoke you can go.
We believe that with a combined 45+ years in the industry, Adelise & Katie, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each project, we ensure that we keep up to date with the current trends, technical innovations and bring these to our clients creating beautiful yet well thought out and workable interior spaces.
We often get involved in project at an early stage and love working and collaborating with Interior Designers and adore the fact they come back to us time and time again, forming lasting relationships and friendships too! We truly do collaborate in terms of working together to creatively fuse together ideas and create functional spaces for our joint clients to enjoy for years to come.
This would have to be us winning a prestigious design award for the truly unique project Homestead Farm. It was a real honour to be not only nominated as a finalist but to win the award and get recognition for the hard work as an all-female team. It really did boost us all and we are so proud of what has been achieved with Elementi Cucina since we started 8 years ago.
Our recent trip to the Milan 2024 design fair kept us up to date with the up and coming trends, we even took clients out to Italy with us to the fair, there were some absolutely amazing new innovations which our clients are now including within their stunning Welsh new build project, the most stunning is a beautiful timber wall with a hidden door… which we predict will be huge in coming years, it was so technically brilliant yet, sleek discreet and looks beautiful!
Although recent years have been challenging with the housing market, were seeing a strong growth starting to come back this year, we are constantly evolving as a company and introducing new innovations for our discerning clients. We believe the industry is a constantly evolving one and the trends from our Milan trip are now coming through to the market, with deep rich burgundy colours with stunning textured woods, giving an atmospheric and tactile look to interiors in the coming years.
Absolutely we have recently introduced some fantastic new Italian lines to our ranges, including Kitchens, Wardrobes, Bathrooms, stunning new innovative Stones and even Garden Kitchens! We’re using all of them on new projects and can’t wait to see the first installs coming up soon, watch this space...
For us it’s about belonging to a trade body that is recognised throughout the industry, but also that they support and promote great design and share their members achievements and projects so fantastically well, for us it’s an honour to be part of such a wonderful partnership and one we feel is hugely beneficial to us and our clients.
About Elementi Cucina LTD
Here at Elementi Cucina we create beautiful bespoke Interiors for your private residence, development, retail space or show home. Working with the finest kitchen, bedroom and lifestyle furniture manufactures, we can create timeless interior solutions for your home. Renowned worldwide for their design flair we believe that luxury Italian furniture & kitchen brands have it all. Flexibility in manufacturing, colour palette, veneers and high end quality. As designers, this gives us the ability to create truly unique spaces. As an addition to this Elementi Cucina has its own Taylor Made solutions made in the UK. By working closely with our design team and our highly skilled craftsmen/women we can produce one off creations for your space.
RAK Ceramics, the leading brand for sanitaryware and surfaces, has launched its newest innovation, the RAK-Ingot washbasins. Crafted to redefine bathroom elegance, these washbasins are designed to captivate with their sleek shapes, luxurious finishes, and possibilities for seamless integration into any modern bathroom scheme.
Available in four distinct shapes - oval, rectangle, round, and square - the RAK-Ingot washbasins epitomise contemporary sophistication. The square basin measures 400x400x10mm, the circle measures 360x360x110mm, the oval measures 550x350x115mm, and the rectangle measures 500x350x100mm. These versatile dimensions ensure compatibility with a wide range of bathroom layouts.
The hallmark of the RAK-Ingot washbasins is their exquisite finishes, available in three stunning options: Matt Black, Brushed Nickel, and Brushed Brass. Each finish exudes luxury and refinement, adding a touch of opulence to any bathroom space. These finishes are meticulously crafted to complement the current trend for metallics and unique textures in contemporary bathroom design, allowing homeowners and designers to create truly bespoke spaces.
The RAK-Ingot washbasins are engineered for seamless integration with RAK Ceramics accessories, mirrors, and taps. This holistic approach to bathroom design ensures a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic, elevating the overall bathing experience.
The RAK-Ingot range extends to stainless steel Recessed Niches in Black, Brushed Brass, and Brushed Nickel finishes. Available in various sizes including 30x30, 30x60, 30x60 with 1 dividing shelf, 30x120, and 30x120 with 2 dividing shelves, these niches provide practical storage solutions while effortlessly complementing the RAK-Ingot washbasins.
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.
CDUK is proud to unveil the new 2024 Corian® Solid Surface collections with a range of captivating design colours and options developed to elevate spaces to new heights.
Ten immersive aesthetics have been added to the existing range which take inspiration from the beauty and vibrancy of nature’s canvas. These extraordinary colours offer a broad range of landscape choices, empowering designers and architects to create breathtaking designs in commercial and residential environments.
The new range sees an extension to the Artista Collection with the introduction of two neutral tones inspired by vaporous mist, herbs, and flora: Artista Sage and Artista Mist. The Geologic Collection boasts the timeless elegance of stone aesthetics with a look that’s reminiscent of marble in two striking designs, Calacatta Greige and Stonecrest Smoke, whilst Peppered Terrazzo and Laguna Terrazzo from the Terrazzo Collection take inspiration from the beauty of Italian mosaics and benefit from 14% of pre-consumer certified recycled content. Further colours in the new range with certified recycled content include Stonique and Excavage, which form the Terrain Collection, combining earthy shades and tonal particles that perfectly complement biophilic spaces. The Atmosphere Collection concludes the new aesthetics with Natural Grey and Cirrus White. These ethereal colours showcase subtle glistening particles and flowing veins, representing the fresh and inspiring elements of morning and luminosity of dusk.
The unrivalled beauty of these aesthetics is coupled with the unmatched performance of Corian® Solid Surface, boasting non-porous properties, ease of cleaning, seamless joints, and repairability. These qualities mean designers can focus on creating beautiful high-end residential settings, hospitality, public and office spaces, healthcare settings and more, knowing that they have peace of mind when it comes to performance.
Vicki Richmond, Marketing Director, CDUK, comments: “The new colours of Corian® deliver on creativity and innovation, Corian® Stonecrest Smoke, in particular, is like no other solid surface aesthetic. Corian® as a surface material delivers ultimate design flexibility and we cannot wait to see how designers push the boundaries with these new colours.”
Vicki continues, “The CDUK Team is on hand to play a crucial role in the project journey, from designer to fabricator, as a design partner. We are proud to be able to assist our partners with everything from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them fulfil projects to their maximum potential by supporting with expert advice and technical knowledge.”
Graceful but tough, Corian® Solid Surface is incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide range of vertical and horizontal applications. Its thermoforming capabilities elevate visual appeal and sophistication, allowing for the creation of unique and intricate forms. Innovative and practical, Corian® can also be engraved to produce tactile surface textures such as scalloped and fluted forms. This versatility opens up a broad range of design opportunities for tabletops, feature kitchen islands, bespoke bathroom and washroom vanities, reception and retail counters, functional furniture, textural wall cladding and more.
As the leading distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, CDUK has the expertise and knowledge to help support specifier and fabricator partners. CDUK can advise on design-led solutions using the material and provide expert training to designers and fabricators to ensure clients’ design ambitions are brought to life.
About CDUK
CDUK is a supplier of surface materials and complementary products to the specification market in the UK and Ireland, including architects, interior designers, kitchen designers, fabricators and contractors. Having built a strong reputation as the exclusive distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, CDUK now offers an extended range of services as well as products from a number of leading brands. We are a business with over 40 years’ experience. We support our customers through a journey, as their design partner, from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them unlock their full potential through expert advice and technical knowledge. Our team of industry experts also provides technical advice, sampling and bespoke training courses for designers, manufacturers and fabricators.
A striking retail or hospitality counter is central to an outlet’s design and success – and should always tell a good story. Even better when the story is an ethical and sustainable one, that focuses on recycling waste materials and reducing the carbon footprint of the outlet.
Focused primarily on brands who put sustainability high on their agendas, Edinburgh-based Kenoteq are bringing new aesthetics and a strong circular economy language and style to interiors. The K-BRIQ and the slimmer K-SLIP tile product, are breathing new life into construction and demolition waste, one of the world’s most prolific waste streams – and, most importantly, they are helping to divert them from landfill and convert them into decorative surfaces through a low energy and carbon production process. The cladding products are made from near 100% waste materials, a mix of recycled aggregates (old bricks, old stone and old mortars to headline the main ingredients), with a good dose of recycled plasterboard and recycled pigments to give the colour variety.
Not only is the counter a key point of sale, it needs to attract and hold attention as well as be robust, durable and extol and support the brand or outlet’s style and values.
Kenoteq’s striking bricks and tiles are available in a myriad of both traditional and bold colours which not only look stunning but critically are unfired and so have a tiny carbon footprint compared to traditional bricks and ceramics. But with a comparative durability and strength.
Gail’s Bakery is one of the first nationwide brands to showcase this product to support their ethical ‘neighbourhood bakery’ brand.
Holland Harvey began working with bakery Gail’s nearly 10 years ago, refurbishing the original Hampstead bakery in 2013. They have now delivered over 60 new bakeries in neighbourhoods across the UK and recently used the Gullane Cyan Light K-SLIP to show-off the bakery’s counter items in the Weybridge outlet in Surrey. Bold and fresh, the geometric counter and seating designs in this teal blue are inspired by the historical charm of nearby Brooklands Airfield and the geometric architecture of the existing building.
Gail’s Bakery’s Kings Street, Manchester outlet designed by sustainable hospitality specialists, Object Space Place, showcases the magenta K-BRIQ in a striking checkerboard “hit and miss” design – Kenoteq calculated the carbon savings of using the K-BRIQ in this design over a traditional brick to be the equivalent of boiling the water for 100,000 cups of coffee!
“The world needs to move rapidly towards a more sustainable future and the hospitality sector can take a leading role in this,” says Rizvi Khaleque, CEO of Indian Streetfood Chain, Tuk Tuk in Edinburgh, whose latest vibrant interior design by leading Edinburgh-based interior design firm, S+ Co, puts the Gillespie Magenta and Heriot Mustard frogged K-BRIQs into a statement bar design with a jewel-like quality that is a focal point for diners. It also encases half a tonne of recycled construction and demolition waste. And saves over 130 kg CO2e compared to being built in traditional brick – a keen saving for a still relatively modest counter.
“The interiors for this second Tuk Tuk outlet took inspiration from the vibrant architecture and food found across India,” explains Claire Jones, Senior Interior Designer at S+Co. “S+Co looked to create a space that was welcoming and fun, a playful reflection of Tuk Tuk’s Indian street good culture and the diverse neighbourhood of their new location.”
The K-BRIQ and K-SLIP are fully circular products from the built environment for the built environment. Not only is careful consideration for the environment the story of the materials themselves, the production process uses minimal energy with no firing in the equation to significantly reduce the reliance on fossil fuels in production. Instead Kenoteq’s factory relies on renewable energy sources, biomass and wind power. Finally, the closed loop circular nature of the final product, means that K-BRIQs and K-SLIPs can be safely recycled themselves into recycled aggregate at their end of life – which means of course they can be remade into further K-BRIQ or K-SLIP products.
Good design decisions really don’t need to cost the earth!
About Kenoteq Ltd.
Design without compromise! Kenoteq is a pioneering UK company at the forefront of sustainable materials made from recycled waste. The newly launched first products are the revolutionary low carbon K-BRIQ® and K-SLIP™ currently the world’s most sustainable bricks and brickslips, unfired, made from 95% recycled construction and demolition materials together with recycled pigments, and are 100% recyclable. They are suitable for interior or exterior use and offer a wide colour palette. With a technical specification akin to traditional bricks and brickslips, the products benefit from a carbon footprint 95% less than their traditional equivalents.
This summer, sofa.com invites designers to rejuvenate living spaces by blending the retro sun-soaked vibes of Miami Vice with the contemporary soft, inviting hue of peach fuzz.
Start summer transitions with a mint pastel sofa, setting the perfect backdrop for the fruity shade. The delicate balance of mint and peach creates a harmonious and refreshing environment, ideal for relaxation. Mix and match different scatter cushions and when the seasons change, simply swap out the pastel cushions for darker, moodier tones to keep your living room looking fresh and on-trend.
Adorn your walls with fruit illustration artwork. These pieces not only echo the peach theme but also add a summery vibe to your living room and just like the cushions, can be switched out depending on the season. Incorporating a geometric patterned rug ties the room together with clean lines and a contemporary design that complements pastel palettes, adding a touch of retro sophistication. Complete your peach fuzz styled room with soft, cashmere throws patterned with contrasting prints for a playful edge.
Each of sofa.com’s frames comes with a lifetime guarantee and is delivered to your door in 4-6 weeks.
About Sofa.com
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.
Marble is one of interior designer’s most timeless materials and now global provider of luxury homewares, Arteriors, has released a collection heroing the majestic material but with an innovative twist.
Each piece in the new collection is formed from concrete, with the marble facade created by a process called hydrographics; a method of applying designs to surfaces by carefully dipping the piece into a tank with a 3D printed hydrographic film which transfers onto the item.
Not only does this create a marble-look that weighs nearly half as much as the average marble item, but the technique also saves mining the precious stone and reduces our ecological footprint.* As each piece is hand-finished using hydrodipping, they will all have their own unique veining and colour variations.
Offering a sophisticated softness and delicate veining detail, this finish is one of the most favoured ways of injecting Italian Greco styling into interiors. The SS24 marble collection consists of furniture pieces, including coffee tables, dining tables and consoles, available in Jade, Sahara, Black, Verde colourways. These dramatic pieces can be presented in a contemporary manner when paired with more textural materials including bouclé and warm, grained wood. The Ausutine console table would work beautifully in playful, neoclassical bathroom settings whereas the Zahara Drink Table offers a subtle nod to trend.
With the collection of marble-finished designs successfully showcased to press and interior designers both residential and commercial at Paris Deco Off and London Design Week, Arteriors is looking forward to its last few months showcasing these marble pieces before the arrival of AW24 in August’s showroom reset.
*Average weight of marble furniture is 40-100kg, Arteriors collection weight between 17kg-73kg. See source here.
About Arteriors
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.
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