Adding to the family of impervious contract upholstery solutions from Skopos, Encanto provides a burst of colour and texture into commercial spaces. Marrying the key attributes: antimicrobial, impervious, soil and stain resist, the 3 designs offer amazing performance without compromising on style. Following in the footsteps of Chamonix, Moritz and, most recently, Chamonix Deuxième, the choice within the collection is designed to compliment a range of different interior schemes. With 23 completely new Skus, and 13 hot colours from our Cuba quality, each design works beautifully alone or in combination, to create simple, contemporary and stylish contract furniture pieces.
The fractured herringbone, Onda, injects a familiar yet unique texture, alongside a flexible small-scale check and our familiar Cuba linen design. The palette provides pops of colour or a choice of classical neutrals.
The three designs are provided are Halogen-free, Oeke-tex 100 compliant, Reach compliant, with Crib 5 Flame Retardant backing, the designs achieve 50,000 Martindale rubs, offering a beautiful choice for any contract interiors, whether office, education, care or high-end hospitality and cruise interiors. Along with many other Skopos upholstery fabrics, this collection comes under the Skopos Protect+ banner. Perfect for flagship interiors, with colours that compliment Skopos drapery and bedding designs, the full palette can be viewed on-line.
The collection meets the requirements for Flame Retardancy standards across the UK and Europe and meets IMO standards with the added benefit of the MED wheelmark, confirming suitability for marine/cruise-line interiors. Available immediately, with short lead-times for larger order quantities, Skopos are pleased to add this collection into their Accents range. For a copy of our Encanto shade-card pls contact our customer service team: [email protected], or for free samples of our collections, visit our website.
About Skopos Fabrics Ltd
Skopos has over 50 year's experience of supplying innovative statement fabrics and soft furnishings into flagship hotels, marine interiors and other commercial spaces. Working globally with designers and specifiers, the Skopos brand thrives on innovation. Skopos fabrics deliver on style but also meet the needs of customers looking for technical assurance and key attributes, such as acoustic options, impervious upholstery fabrics, antimicrobial and blackout; providing a fabric-only, or made-to-measure and installation service. Accredited as a Carbon Neutral organisation in 2023, sustainable operations go hand in hand with the development of new recycled products and the use of local suppliers.
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Bolon, the Swedish family-owned design company, celebrates 75 years of pioneering sustainable practices in the design industry. Since its inception in 1949, Bolon has been at the forefront of transforming waste into premium woven flooring and rugs, revolutionising the way we perceive sustainable design.
From the outset, Bolon embarked on a mission to repurpose textile waste into stylish rag rugs, setting the stage for decades of sustainable innovation. Today, Bolon proudly announces a ground-breaking achievement – all products now contain an impressive 68% waste material, with zero climate impact per square metre.
Operating from its climate-neutral factory in Ulricehamn, Sweden, Bolon has made a bold decision to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations, abstaining from the concept of a separate green collection. Instead, sustainability is ingrained in every product, reflecting the company's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.
Bolon is one of the only climate-neutral commercial flooring brands where all collections are climate neutral without the need to offset carbon. Production is in its climate-neutral factory in Ulricehamn, Sweden.
In 2020, Bolon set an ambitious goal to halve its climate impact and ensure that all products contain at least 50% recycled material by 2028. Through strategic investments in talent and technology, Bolon is proud to announce that it has surpassed this goal, offering 68% recycled material across its entire product range.
"Sustainability has always been embedded in the DNA of the brand. With the implementation of BIO-sourced PVC, recycled PVC, and recycled chalk from marble slab production, we have not only exceeded our goals but also achieved zero climate impact. This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable innovation." - Marie Eklund, CEO and owner of Bolon.
As innovators in the design industry, Bolon remains steadfast in its mission to thrill the world with brave innovation for a sustainable design experience. With 75 years of pushing recycling boundaries, Bolon continues to inspire change and set new standards for sustainable design practices.
About Bolon UK
Bolon specialise in the creation of high-performance design floorings. They believe in design for the long run. Where durability and aesthetics are equally important. Where effortless cleanability and maintenance comes naturally, and honest sustainability stands above it all.
Forbes & Lomax is excited to announce its range of Invisible Lightswitch® and dimmer plates are now made from 100% recycled Perspex.
The Greencast® sheets of Perspex are created from the waste and scrap material of manufacturers and fabricators, which would ordinarily end up in landfill.
By sourcing this sustainable material, Forbes & Lomax is helping ensure it is doing its part to reduce its impact on the environment.
With offices in London, New York and LA, Forbes & Lomax switches, dimmers and sockets are sold worldwide.
All plates are handcrafted and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in Battersea.
Find out more about sustainability at Forbes & Lomax here.
About Forbes & Lomax
Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
Befitting a luxury, clean aesthetic, the Minimalist Rose is compatible with our Elements and Classic door levers and turns, as well as our Classic knobs.
At only 26mm in diameter – 16mm for turns – the Minimalist Rose sits unobtrusively on the door, allowing the fine detail and silhouette of the hardware to take centre stage.
Pair with the Minimalist Escutcheon to create a unique aesthetic. Both the Minimalist Rose and Escutcheon are available in over 25 of our signature finishes and patinas.
About Croft
Croft are passionate about perfection. Perfection in design, in manufacture and, most importantly, in meeting the requirements of its clients worldwide. It’s an ethos born and nurtured over 150 years of history and is reflected in a beautifully curated portfolio that includes over 1000 project ready designs. The knowledge and experience of the Croft team ensures they are the perfect partner for your project. Whether you require the latest collection or a custom solution, Croft combines design innovation and expert craftsmanship to produce beautiful products of the very highest quality that are as pleasurable to use as they are to look at.
The Myers Touch is thrilled to introduce its newest furniture partner brand, Caccaro, offering clients a range of custom-designed luxury solutions for their homes.
Renowned for its contemporary and innovative designs, Caccaro’s high-quality furniture combines functionality and aesthetics. Each modular furniture solution can be customised to create a unique look for their clients’ homes within open-plan living and kitchen spaces, living rooms, bedrooms, bookcases and home offices, with each piece meticulously designed to optimise space and functionality whilst maintaining a luxurious, elegant aesthetic.
One of the distinguishing features of Caccaro's furniture range is its attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. The brand showcases clean lines, and minimalistic designs made from premium materials, such as wood, metal, and glass. This blend of modern design principles and traditional craftsmanship results in contemporary furniture pieces that are both stylish and durable, but also stand the test of time.
For example, a new display within The Myers Touch studio is the Caccaro TV Frame system in Kera Invisible White with integrated LED lighting surround - it’s a beautiful example of a media unit system formed with different geometric shapes to display a TV, books and favourite decorative artefacts. The lightness of the suspended unit features a storage pull flap opening for storing TV items such as remotes etc that combined with the geometric bookcase displays, breaks the mould of the classic wall unit, to create a new concept of TV furniture for UK homes.
The added benefit of the design is that not only does it frame the TV unit within the furniture design to give it a new look and aesthetic, but the unit disguises the passage of cables from view.
Another new display in the studio from their range which showcases how functional storage can be beautifully displayed in a home is the Caccaro Wall Pillar display unit. Each unit is available in a range of exterior and interior finishes and with flexible internal arrangements to suit a range of interior design spaces, offering plenty of space to discretely store daily essentials such as coats, umbrellas, shoes and utility essentials.
Each Wall Pillar unit blends smoothly with the walls and architecture of your rooms, furnishing them with a touch of luxury and sophistication. Their design allows them to be placed in the middle of the room to separate two different areas thanks to their custom height options from floor to ceiling or positioned against a wall. The feature LED unit allows the Wall Pillars to be illuminated to create definition and interest within a scheme.
Caccaro also boasts an extensive sideboard range which includes their Wallover sideboard module; a free-standing double-sided storage unit solution that can be displayed in the centre of an open-plan living area to divide a space.
The Bookcase element is also designed to be accessible from both sides. It can be customised in size and contains several compartments. The integrated closed elements are functional storage units.
Alternatively, Caccaro’s custom-made curved sideboards are another example of an attractive storage unit available in their range with a choice of wood, lacquer or laminate finish.
Open-plan entrances and hallways can be kept tidy and functional with their ‘Entrance’ system which becomes an attractive furniture unit and provides a tidy, cosy entrance area where everything is at hand. The dual doors open like a treasure chest to reveal a capacious compartment, complete with a bench, shelving and a large shoe rack to house bags, shoes and coats.
Caccaro’s ‘Closet Office’ design answers the wishes of those who want a built-in desk and bookcase system that can be hidden away behind cabinetry doors when not in use and be customised to perfectly integrate into a kitchen, living room or bedroom space. The work surface is enclosed by two side swinging doors, which reveal hidden shelves that are perfect for storing books, notes and stationery.
The alternation of open and closed compartments dictates the rhythm of this geometric and functional composition. Both the upper flap door and the lower drawer can be fitted with a servo-drive mechanism for smooth opening with a simple touch. In the side of the module, hidden by the door, remotely controllable LEDs can be turned up and down depending on the mood you want to achieve.
Light accessories can also be customised in many of their systems including their floating Wallover Bookcase design. For example, the sleek Bookcase partitions allow LED lights to be recessed into the rear of the mounted wall system to create a striking, warm visual statement in your home to beautifully display books and artefact pieces.
About The Myers Touch
We are The Myers Touch, award-winning interior architects and designers who specialise in creating luxury kitchen living spaces. Our goal is to enrich your life through the creation of an exceptional kitchen space that reflects your practical, aesthetic and emotional aspirations. We believe every kitchen should contain elements of beauty, efficiency and personalisation – a place that expresses Light, Space and Laughter for you.
In collaboration with FORMAFANTASMA, Silestone by Cosentino presents EARTHIC® LAB, a sustainability sub-brand that heralds a new generation of surfaces for the home. Conceived jointly with the renowned research-based design duo, the project challenges the conventional approach to design, prioritising production processes over mere aesthetic appeal.
Launching at Fuorisalone 2024 in Milan’s iconic Teatro Gerolamo, EARTHIC® LAB took visitors on a transformative journey, showcasing the new EARTHIC® surfaces whilst introducing a new sustainable approach to surface design using recycled, reused and advanced raw materials.
“The aim of EARTHIC was to establish a surface project as well as a sub-brand within Cosentino that could become a research platform to investigate how the company could make their processes more sustainable. We did not start from an aesthetic but from the idea of improving the sustainable components within the surface. Our collaboration with Cosentino is exactly this: an attempt to design a product from the inside out where the aesthetic choices also correspond to ethical and sustainable choices. Decision making from this perspective is what is relevant for design today at large”. - Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin from FormaFantasma
EARTHIC® LAB received a Special Mention in the Technology category at the Fuorisalone Awards 2024 for its innovation by restoring a balance between humans and their environment – alongside the use of technology in protecting the planet. This award marks a major milestone for the brand, confirming its journey towards sustain ability and environmental responsibility.
EARTHIC® by Silestone®XM is a capsule collection of three unique sustainable stone surfaces. EARTHIC® combines recycled PET, discarded Dekton fragments and post-industrial glass, alongside pioneering bio-resin derived from used cooking oil. Thanks to HybriQ+® technology, these colours are produced with 100% renewable electrical energy and 99% recycled water. EARTHIC® is the first collection to be made with Silestone XM – surfaces containing a maximum silica content of 10%.
By working with recycled and reclaimed materials, these components come together to create something extraordinary – with the aim to significantly decrease the extraction of raw materials, C02 emissions and soil erosion.
- FFROM 01 is a grey surface speckled with white recycled PET fragments creating a subtle yet intricate pattern that draws the eye and adds depth to the composition. The dominance of grey tones evokes a sense of calmness and simplicity that creates a subdued and pared back atmosphere. - FFROM 02 features a darker grey base elegantly punctuated with white speckled accents, creating subtle and visually attractive contrast. Its darker tone has a sense of modernity and minimalism, broken by the light specks on the surface that make the surface feel serene and beautiful with its simplicity. - FFROM 03 is a mesmerising yet elegant and intricate surface, with recycled PET scattered across the dark surface in a way that makes it feel reminiscent of the night sky or a geological specimen. The surface’s pattern brings a sense of movement and variability to interiors comparable to a piece of abstract art, to imbue spaces with depth and character.
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.
This spring, Forbes & Lomax launches its new Multiway Dimmer Switch. The dimmer switch allows you to dim a light from up to three locations, without the need for additional packs. Multiway Dimmer Switches can be retrofitted with ease.
Use in a bedroom to dim your lights from the doorway or from bedside the bed, illuminate a landing from the bottom of a staircase or light up a large room with several entrances.
These are just some examples of the benefits of installing a Multiway Dimmer Switch.
Forbes & Lomax specialises in designer light switches and sockets for both traditional and contemporary settings. All plates are handcrafted in the UK and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in South West London.
Prices starting from £54.63 + VAT
Oxley’s first new furniture collection for 5 years, Petrosphere, is inspired by the enigmatic stone spheres left behind by the Neolithic peoples of Scotland. These curious stones are an integral feature in the new design and are a key detail on the armrests of the chairs, sofas and lounge chairs. As well as looking timelessly elegant, they offer a sense of enhanced comfort and relaxation when gripped and handled by anyone seated.
Simon Hudson, Managing Director of Oxley's Furniture, became mesmerised by these ancient artefacts. “It fascinated me that these ancient people went to the trouble of carving intricate patterns in stone just for the sake of it. They must have enjoyed the texture and the reassurance the finished stones gave. From this thought sprang my initial idea for the chair armrest, to have a Petrosphere-like-sphere that can be held and played with as you sit and relax in the chair.”
Oxley’s furniture is designed and built to be as timeless as the Petrospheres themselves. Produced by craftsmen using recycled aluminium, the furniture can be left outdoors all year round and is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Items are exported from Oxley’s factory in the Cotswolds to private residences around the world and Oxley’s collections can also be found in a number of boutique hotels which value the brand’s timeless design, sustainability and lifetime guarantee.
The new furniture is available in 3 sizes consisting of a round table, lounge chairs, sofa and coffee table. It will be available to purchase online from 1st May and will be displayed at the Oxley’s stand WA 186 at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show from 20-25 May. Do come and try out the new Petrosphere furniture range for yourself!
About Oxley’s Furniture
Oxley’s Furniture is an English manufacturing company, based in the Cotswolds, that has been producing bespoke, luxury aluminium outdoor furniture for 30 years. All Oxley's furniture is made to order from recycled aluminium, we manufacture outdoor furniture in the most sustainable way possible. Our aim has always been to produce timelessly elegant, luxury outdoor furniture that will last for generations.
Liang & Eimil, a leading luxury furniture brand, announces its participation in Clerkenwell Design Week at Design Field, stand DF11. From 21 – 23 May 2024, visitors can explore the brand's latest offerings, including the debut of their Crib 5 compliant upholstery collection, meeting UK Fire Regulations for commercial projects.
Compliant with UK Fire Regulations for commercial projects, this collection marks a significant step forward for the brand's expansion into the commercial and hospitality sectors.
With a firm commitment to expanding their reach into the commercial and hospitality sectors, Liang & Eimil aims to provide designers and project managers with unparalleled options that meet stringent safety standards without compromising on style or quality. In addition to their Crib 5 certified collection, Liang & Eimil reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility by integrating recycled fabrics into their upholstery offerings. This initiative aligns with the brand's ethos of sustainability and innovation.
The Crib 5 collection will feature a selection of best-selling products, including the Polter Sofa, Epic Occasional Chair, Vitale Occasional Chair, Neo Dining Chair, and more, opening up new possibilities for commercial interior design projects.
Additionally, all upholstery options from Liang & Eimil will offer Crib 5 compliance, ensuring a comprehensive selection for designers and project managers. For inquiries regarding feasibility and lead time, Liang & Eimil encourages professionals to reach out to their dedicated trade team.
"We're excited to introduce our Crib 5 certified upholstery collection, catering to the evolving needs of commercial projects," said Frank Eimil, Creative Director and Co-founder of Liang & Eimil. "With a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, we aim to provide designers and project managers with premium solutions that exceed expectations."
In addition to their Crib 5 collection, Liang & Eimil offers designers the flexibility to make any upholstery piece compliant. Earlier this year, they unveiled a recycled fabric collection, emphasising their dedication to sustainability. By adopting RPET fabrics, Liang & Eimil significantly reduces CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Building on their sustainability initiatives, Liang & Eimil continues to expand their recycled fabric collection, introducing new pieces regularly. Their commitment extends to sourcing FSC certified wood and partnering with suppliers who share their values.
Discover Liang & Eimil's exceptional collection online or in their showroom, where unparalleled service meets exquisite craftsmanship. Visitors can explore Liang & Eimil's showroom in Shoreditch during Clerkenwell Design Week, open from 9am to 6pm, at Unit 5, 4 Ravey Street, London, EC2A 4QP. Usually by appointment only, the showroom welcomes all guests to discover their collection while enjoying refreshments.
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. Request a trade account to gain access to an extensive collection of products for your projects at competitive pricing, as well as appointment-only visit to the showroom. You can also benefit from prompt worldwide delivery with over 1,200 active items and up to 80% of products in stock in the London-based warehouse.
Silk has a rich history and has long been revered as one of the world’s most luxurious fabrics. While it boasts a storied past, silk seamlessly adapts to modern sensibilities. Vescom enriches its already extensive and varied textile wallcovering collection with the introduction of 10 new woven silk wallcoverings. Aligning with Vescom’s material-driven DNA, the new releases effortlessly bring silk’s classic yet contemporary opulence to today’s contract interiors.
Silk not only immediately evokes a sense of luxury but is also a beautiful bio-based resource, allowing us to connect with nature from the comfort of indoor spaces. Whether adorning the interiors of premium hotels, residences or exclusive boutiques, silk-based materials harmoniously align with other high-end natural elements such as marble and stone, softening the overall design scheme while introducing an additional layer of refinement and elegance.
Vescom’s woven silk wallcovering collection is both rich and diverse. The various structures and colours reflect the inherent beauty of silk, highlighting Vescom’s respect for the unique properties of materials. Despite being industrially manufactured and designed for the contract market, Vescom’s silk wallcoverings exude a handcrafted feel. You can still perceive the artisanal touch, whether through the impression of a silk loom or the visible slub.
The 10 wallcoverings showcase different facets of silk. With their raw appearance, intentional irregularities and more pronounced slub, Chandra and Madhura celebrate the unexpected beauty found in natural, artisanal materials. Design Ravi accentuates silk’s inherent lustre, which creates a soft luminance in interior spaces, while others like Nirmala are more matte. Some underscore their connection to nature through printed motifs – Bodhi depicting the Bodhi tree, a significant symbol of enlightenment in Buddhism; Dipti with irregular lines resembling mountain ranges or layers of the earth’s strata; Khilana with blossoms, referencing the Hindi meaning of the name. The patterns are printed using different techniques that produce different looks and feels, from three dimensionality to metallic effects.
With a wide array of 111 sophisticated colourways, the collection’s palette reinforces the natural connection, offering tones that span the spectrum of worldly wonders, from precious metals like gold, silver and bronze to soft, dusty pastels and the earthy elegance of terra rosa.
About Vescom
Vescom develops, manufactures and distributes innovative high-performance interior materials for the international contract market. With its head office in Deurne, the Netherlands, and a global network of showrooms, the company offers wallcovering, upholstery and curtain fabrics. Having our own production facilities gives us the agency to not only scrutinize everything from our raw materials to our manufacturing methods with a focus on sustainability and wellbeing, but to actually develop, make and distribute eco-conscious interior materials.
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