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Dedar's 2023 collection explores the nuances that emerge when colour is asked to lower its presence discreetly. At the same time, it celebrates variety through themes of the brand's ongoing research, which are either being introduced or renewed this year and are inspired by a love of materials, sensorial aspects, and great art.

VOULEZ–VOUS - Twill with playful stripes, col. 4 Sambuco and 5 Fragola Menta
ADORABILE ALPACA - Alpaca wool velours, col. 12 Foresta

The first of these themes, the new White Writings family, unleashes the countless possibilities of white: a unique colour that contains and embodies all others and because it lets in the light – a lesson imparted by stratifications of symbolisms passed down to us over thousands of years. Not an indistinct white: it is textural and stands out against a background of striations, unexpected nuanced effects, and expressive strokes. The fibres are interwoven in an arpeggio that multiplies dimensions and sensations; the indispensable ingredient of this process is outstanding textile know-how.

Colour comes back strongly as one of the protagonists of this year's collection by Dedar. It plays a vital role in the informed yet passionate colour pairings of Playful Stripes, a deliberate plunge into the game with references to the fashion accessories world. Similarly, Plain Classics affirms the relevance of waves and textures through a range of refined and delicate shades in a composition of fibres, including a rare and highly precious baby alpaca wool. Also, in Contemporary Archives, colour often appears as a tool of a distinct and assertive graphic stroke. However, more frequently, it is a driver of emotion, luminosity, or elegance worthy of being in the most scintillating jeweler's shop.

CONTEMPORARY ARCHIVES - Abstraction and emotion

This year, Dedar ventures into the labyrinth of the Archives to conduct far-reaching research that toes the line between a form of artistic expression associated with the historical period of Abstraction and the sensations recalling nature or non-European cultures. Assertive signs, often evidenced by the graphic use of colour, stem from lines that may be either softly curved or precisely geometric. With their invitingly soft hand feel, these fabrics owe much to the presence of velvet, flanked by satins and enlivened by jacquard weaves.

AMULETO - Jacquard velvet with lively geometries, col. 3 Corallo
VOULEZ–VOUS - Twill with playful stripes, col. 5 Fragola Menta, 6 Girasole and 8 Agrifoglio

PLAYFUL STRIPES - The joy of a décor classic

Playful, but with the air and bearing of a new classic. The bold stripe has already been creatively developed by Dedar in various other collections, constantly evolving interpretations and being a textile archetype.

Combinations of lines, colours, and details represent a challenge for all those wishing to play and dare to respond to the provocation. The simplicity of materials contrasts with a vivid chromatic impact. You can’t help imagining these playful stripes used in interiors that give the textile element the significance it deserves.

WHITE WRITINGS - All shades of white

A plunge into luster and abstraction, an immersion in white that takes us along a trail of discovery. The protagonist is a classic of interior decor and high fashion but also “eternally misunderstood” by those who would deny it the status of being an actual colour. Instead, Dedar celebrates white as a colour in its own right, an expression of
luminosity.

White Writings is a collection imbued with the energy of the dawning light, but this is undoubtedly no indistinct glare: this is a faceted and textural white. Sensorial references range from plaster and stuccowork to the irregularities of stone and wood to form delicate shadows and nuances. The five fabrics of 2023 — dressed in all shades of white and created with a nod to the various themes of Abstract Art – pursue artistic research along the same lines as that of Magnolia last year.

This is a textile family poised between couture, painting, and sculpture. In sync with the conceptual research of an Arp or a Mondrian in some cases, a Manzoni or a Dorazio in others, the expression of each fabric reflects the nature of the yarn or the technique. The fibres and processes are the elements that leave their mark. Embroideries, jacquards, and graphic strokes break loose from detail in a great abstract narration endowed with the urgency and propulsion of Art.

CALICANTO - White-on-white abstract lampas, col. 1 Impression Sous la Neige
TIGER SNOW - White-on-white enigmatic embroidery, col. 1 Snow

PLAIN CLASSICS - Research on great textile themes

The eternal return: the appointment with plains in the broadest sense of the term is always one of the stops on the exploratory Grand Tour undertaken by Dedar, intent on touching on the primary themes of the textile culture.

This year’s research on plain fabrics is particularly attentive to the features of the materials, from the close encounter with a yarn that is both noble and highly seductive, alpaca wool, to the ground-breaking technical achievement of fibres that flank visual and tactile appeal with extreme practicality and freedom of use.

Two new fire-retardant shantung fabrics in extra width combine the charm of silky iridescence with functionality. A generous offering of new colours renews some of the best-loved fabric ranges, including merino wool satins and linen basket weaves.

ADORABILE ALPACA - Alpaca velours, col. 3 Argento, 7 Camel, 8 Nude and 16 Moutarde
APLOMB - Wool satin, col. 44 Moutarde and 43 Girasole

Cover image: TIGER BEAT - Jacquard velvet with tiger coat, col. 4 Papaya

Photography by Ilaria Orsini

About DEDAR

Founded in 1976, Dedar is a family-run fabric house located close to Como, in the heart of a manufacturing district. Dedar experiments and innovates to attain product perfection through an ongoing dialogue with those craftsmen and textile specialists who are most familiar with the techniques employed in the production of excellent fabrics. Characterized by seductive colour palettes and unexpected patterns, Dedar’s fabrics combine precious yarns with research into fiber technology to offer various solutions for curtains, upholstery and wallcovering of timeless elegance.

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Introducing the brand-new Cabinet Backplates from leading British manufacturer of the finest architectural hardware, Croft.

Further enhancing their established cabinet collection, a selection of designs can now be incorporated with a cabinet backplate.

Available in up to 5 sizes and over 25 luxury finishes and patinas, the slimline cabinet backplates have rounded corners and accentuate the designs within the cabinet collection.

About Croft

Croft are a leading British manufacturer of the finest architectural hardware. With a family heritage dating back to 1868, Croft remain a family run company manufacturing from their factory in the heart of England. Offering bespoke solutions as well as an extensive portfolio in a choice of 28 different finishes. The Croft range provides an impeccable selection of beautifully crafted, quality hardware to suit the most elegant of properties.

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Opitome, the luxury hardware concierge, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. In the past decade, the company has established itself as a leader in the provision of ironmongery and interior fittings for high-end residential, hospitality and commercial properties globally.

Founded by AJ Powell, Opitome has achieved remarkable success and recognition in the industry by offering the finest fittings along with unparalleled levels of support and service to the interior design and architecture communities. The company works closely with architects, designers, property developers, and construction partners to provide the highest quality ironmongery and architectural hardware on exclusive high net worth projects.

At Opitome, they understand the challenges of the specification process and project work and offer a fully managed, all-inclusive complimentary service that includes scheduling, technical support and advice, and centralised procurement. This 360-degree approach to service sets the company apart and is what truly makes them exceptional.

From door and window fittings to locks, latches, and hinges, Opitome provide a full range of products and ensure the finishes perfectly match for every project. They are committed to making the entire process seamless and hassle-free for their clients.

Director, AJ Powell shares “The past decade has seen our team successfully complete each project and gain a loyal client base within the industry. Just some of our high-profile projects include Royal Palaces in the Middle East, major commercial office buildings and luxury residential developments in Mayfair, Kensington, the Cotswolds to name a few. Our teams consulted and supplied all hardware throughout. To celebrate our 10-year milestone, we'll be collaborating with select partners to develop new and innovative designs. We're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with architectural hardware. Watch this space!”

AJ Powell

Opitome is proud of their 10-year journey and looks forward to continuing to provide exceptional fittings and unparalleled levels of service to their clients for many years to come. The company extends its warmest wishes for the future and thanks all their clients, partners, and supporters for their continued loyalty and trust.

About Opitome

As industry leading experts, we specialise in the consultation and provision of truly exceptional door, window, and interior fittings for high nett worth projects globally. Providing a fully complimentary service, you will benefit from our 360 degree approach. From design concept through to after project care. We’ll work with you to understand your design brief, take care of organising samples and swatches, create detailed door and window schedules, provide technical and onsite support and much more. This is where we are exceptionally different. We look forward to supporting you on your next project.

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The global leader in producing and distributing innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, the Cosentino Group, has introduced a new high-performance, ultra-compact stone collection: Dekton® Pietra Kode, the vision of renowned designer and architect, Daniel Germani.

VK04
TK06

Pietra Kode reinterprets the timeless beauty of three classic Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré. Each of these antique natural stones has inspired three Dekton® concrete series within the collection, with enhanced technical properties for the world of modern architecture and design. Each colour incorporates contemporary elegance into the design, with the rich shades and textures creating a sensory experience beyond what the eye can see. The carbon-neutral Dekton® surface allows the collection to be used in a virtually limitless range of indoor and outdoor applications, including kitchen and bathroom worktops, flooring, furniture cladding, wall cladding and more.

Daniel Germani - TRAVERTINO

Pietra Kode marks the third collection developed with designer and architect, Daniel Germani. While Germani’s previous “Industrial” and “Chromica” collections for the brand have been inspired by industrial design, the seven hues that make up Pietra Kode channel the influence of Vicenza stone, travertine, and Milan’s iconic Ceppo di Gré stone on Italian architecture over the centuries.

“For this collection, I spent a lot of time decoding each stone’s history in Italian architecture and reimagined them in a contemporary design with all of the benefits of Dekton,” said Daniel Germani. “Pietra Kode is a collection that showcases luxury in the small, understated details. It’s designed with the future in mind and compliments any space in a way that won’t go out of style.”

Daniel Germani - CEPPO

Vicenza Kode series

Four warm and versatile colours that reinterpret the code of classic Vicenza stone. With neutral, earthy tones and a rich design that flows onto the edges, all coexist in perfect harmony and complement cream, wood, and taupe palettes.

VK01 Nebbia is inspired by the texture of Grigio Alpi, with a fine-grained white creamy base dotted with warm taupe hues.

VK01
VK01

VK02 Avorio features a light beige shade in an extremely natural finish, inspired by the eponymous Avorio stone, an Italian material characterised by the presence of fossil shells.

VK01

VK03 Grigio boasts a gray colour scheme and warm nuances. VK03 Grigio draws its inspiration from Grigio Alpi, made popular by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, who used it in his villas and palaces in the Veneto region. It blends perfectly with creams, woods and taupe colours.

VK03

VK04 Grafite combines a mix of black and gray interspersed with whitish and reddish cloud-like patches, channeling the texture of dark, fine-grained limestone.

VK04

Travertine Kode series

The series reinterprets the stone out of which Rome was built, made classical art shine and inspired Renaissance architecture. Two elegant designs are full of nuances reminiscent of these classic styles.

TK05 Sabbia reinterprets Italian Travertine, cut with a vein in its thread that flows through the pieces in a disorderly and colourful way, making it perfect for rustic or natural environments.

TK05

TK06 Marmorio takes cues from Travertino Navona, the quintessential Roman stone. Its porous striped structure gives an elegant, bright and lightweight look to any design.

TK06

Ceppo Kode series

It reinterprets the beauty of the Ceppo di Gré stone, often used in architecture in Milan, to design spaces that inspire us and connect us with nature. Like Vicenza Kode, Ceppo Kode also features design along the edges, perfect for particularly exposed applications.

CK07 Ceppo - the distinctive blue-gray multiform structure of the Italian Ceppo di Gré stone inspires this unique colour. It is an unmistakable pebbled pattern that is ideal for both indoors and outdoors, with its timeless design making it a perfect choice for a classic or modern look.

CEPPO

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. Dekton is Cosentino's innovative, ultra-compact and high-performance surface that offers endless design possibilities for outdoor and indoor spaces.

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Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), the UK’s leading design festival, returns to London between 23 – 25 May 2023 – with a stronger-than-ever programme including the exciting addition of Design London. “With the global design community descending to London in May, Clerkenwell Design Week is the perfect new home for Design London,” says Marlon Cera-Marle, Design Division Director of Media 10. “Amalgamating Design London (which was formerly held in Greenwich in September) into the programme of events further bolsters the experience of Clerkenwell Design Week, as the most anticipated design destination after Milan.”

Showroom event at CDW 2022 (© Black Edge Productions)

About the 2023 festival

The 12th edition of CDW will again take place in the heart of Clerkenwell – historically a melting pot of craftsmen and makers, and now home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else in the world. The 2023 festival is set to offer the biggest programme to date – with more than 600 events taking place across the EC1 neighbourhood.

Since inception in 2009, CDW has established itself as one of the foremost independent festivals in the global design calendar, championing design excellence, creativity and innovations.

Product showcase at CDW 2022 (© Sam Frost)

“We’re thrilled to be back with Clerkenwell Design Week this May,” says Cera-Marle.“CDW is always known for being one of the key destinations for specification – as well as discovering new talent and ideas – for architects, interior designers and creative minds alike.”

“This year we have a strong line-up of brands, partners and speakers joining our programme – which we look forward to announcing in spring. From product showcases to one-off installations, headline talks to networking events, CDW 2023 will bring some of the most exciting and forward-thinking content to Clerkenwell – while celebrating the best of design and creativity from around the world.”

The 2023 festival welcomes two new additions to its exhibition venues across Clerkenwell, taking the total number to 12. Hosting an array of temporary shows, this year’s venues include:

  • Design Fields – home to international furniture and interiors brands;
  • Contract – home to commercial interiors;
  • Light – home to international lighting brands;
  • Project – home to workplace furniture and solutions;
  • Elements – home to architectural hardware and finishes;
  • British Collection – home to the best of British interiors brands;
  • Detail – home to luxury interiors;
  • Platform – home to emerging design talent;
  • Old Sessions House – home to brand pop-ups and activations, and also the festival hub offering CDW visitors free access between 23 – 25 May;
  • Ceramics of Italy – home to Italian tile brands;
  • (NEW) The Garden – home to outdoor furniture; and
  • (NEW) Catapult – home to contemporary design for office, hospitality and retail.
Interface installation (© Sam Frost)

What to expect

Together, these 12 unique venues will present over 300 design brands and emerging talent – covering furniture, kitchens and bathrooms, textiles, home interior accessories, lighting, materials and surfaces. Some of the participants include: Ercol, Dare Studio, Benchmark, Another Country, Christian Watson, James Burleigh, KI, Meridiani, Saba Italia, Samuel Heath, Romo, Ultrafabrics, Spark & Bell, Chelsom, Jonathan Coles, and Curiousa. Click here for the latest exhibitor list.

© Felix Speller
© Felix Speller

Another significant aspect of CDW is its network of showroom partners (full list), with an extensive line-up of topic-led initiatives and events; from product launches and exhibitions to workshops and panel discussions. This year, expect to see over 130 established names from both the UK and overseas – including: Ideal Standard, Kohler, VitrA, Cosentino, Gessi, Iris Ceramica, Arper, Fritz Hansen, Fredericia, Icons of Denmark, Modus, Flokk, Orangebox, Bisley, Lintex, Allermuir, Bolon, Camira Fabrics, Formica, Solid Nature, Havwoods, Marazzi, Strata Tiles and Parkside.

Product showcase at CDW 2022 (© Sam Frost)

Meanwhile, eight destinations across Clerkenwell – including the Goldsmiths’ Centre, Paxton Locher House, Bourne and Hollingsworth, Groupwork, the Museum of the Order of St John, Yotel, Brewhouse Yard and Cowcross Yards – will be taken over by a selection of international brands and trade institutions; for instance, the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses and Incheon City will present a design showcase at the Order of St John.

Product showcase at CDW 2022 (© Black Edge Productions)

Alongside product and showroom showcases, CDW will also bring a series of specially commissioned, site-specific installations – as part of CDW Presents – as well as brand activations from the likes of Budweiser Budvar, Baux, Lammhults, Jennifer Newman, Texaa, Swatchbox, Habbio and Universal Fibers to the streets of Clerkenwell during the festival. Watch this space for further announcements.

Also returning to CDW is Conversations at Clerkenwell – a compelling schedule of daily talks aimed to explore current industry topics, drawing upon insight, opinion and debates from designers, architects and business leaders alike. Curated by brand consultant, Katie Richardson, the 2023 talks will be hosted in a purpose-built theatre in Spa Fields – sponsored by RAK Ceramics. The full line-up of speakers will be revealed in spring.

Swing Table by Duffy London and Lois O’Hara (© Sam Frost)

Last but not least, throughout the festival, various design studios will open their doors to visitors who can participate in a range of creative workshops – as part of the Fringe programme – whilst enjoying a variety of discounts and deals offered by local food and drink partners.

In 2022, CDW returned for the first time after the pandemic, attracting 30,424 visitors from the UK and overseas.

The 12th edition of Clerkenwell Design Week takes place across EC1, London from 23 – 25 May 2023. More details about the upcoming event will be announced in due course. For more information, please visit clerkenwelldesignweek.com.

Cover image: Photo credit © Sam Frost

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Whether it is a space designed specifically for outdoor play or learning environments, or a space to meet and relax, outdoor spaces encourage healthy behaviors and improve the physical and mental wellbeing.

Adell collection

Arper is a fast-growing company founded in 1989 — a family business guided by an integrative, human-centered approach. They have grown from a furniture manufacturing business to an international design presence, dramatically increasing their turnover and adding hundreds of new employees to the Arper family.

Leaf collection
Leaf collection

Outdoor spaces encourage healthy behaviors, improve the physical and mental wellbeing, and also connect people to the natural world — creating a sense of environmental responsibility.

Kata collection

About Arper UK Ltd

Arper is a leading Italian company that creates chairs, tables, and furnishings for community, work and home. We explore design to improve the relationship between people and spaces. We frame everything—our soft, essential design sensibility, our direct and personalized service, our organizational and corporate policies, our global brand identity—in terms of human values.

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Chosen for the British electrical accessories manufacturer's broad range of distinctive products and in-house manufacturing, testing and finishing capabilities complemented by bespoke services, premium switches and sockets brand Focus SB's Horizon Square faceplate style has been selected by the global interior designers at Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) for this striking high-end residential and hospitality mixed-use project. All products are to be delivered in a sustainable product packaging solution tailored to the luxury property development by Focus SB's design and engineering team. 

The £470M Aspen at Consort Place development from Hong Kong Far East Consortium (FEC) is designed by architect Pilbrow & Partners and at 80,000 sq m features London’s newest skyscrapers in Canary Wharf. The taller east tower out of the 65 and 35 storey towers being built by main contractor Midgard is to be known as Aspen and is set to become an impressive landmark on the London skyline.

Aspen will comprise 495 contemporary apartments, a health centre and four star international hotel Dorsett Aspen at Consort Place Canary Wharf offering 231 guest rooms, a restaurant, cafe, gym, conference facility, sky bar, terrace and a specialist retail space. The development is set to complete in 2023.

Designers can contact Focus SB to book a product presentation with a regional business development manager or to register their interest in receiving a 24hr exclusive lookbook preview by email of an industry first luxury product which launched on March 31st!

About Focus SB

Focus SB® is an award winning innovative British manufacturer renowned for the design, development and specialist hand finishing of premium electrical wiring accessories, blending traditional artisan techniques with the latest technology; specified for world class hospitality and leisure resorts, prime residential developments, heritage buildings, royal residences, superyachts and commercial projects both domestically and internationally.

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Nothing compares to water – the elixir of life. Whether it’s the soothing sounds, or the feel on the skin, through our experiences with water we can switch off from the noise of the outside world – to find peace for body, mind, and soul. Whether in people’s homes or hotel rooms, it is usually the bathroom that serves as a personal space of retreat. It’s the place for precious me-moments of indulgent bliss where we find hidden strength and new energy. The renaissance of the bathroom and its increasing significance as a zone of regeneration has been accompanied by heightened client expectations with regard to bathroom planning – for private houses as well as hospitality projects.

GROHE Atrio Private Collection bath mixer floor-mounted, Cool Sunrise
GROHE Allure Shower System, brushed Warm Sunset

From products to experiences

Guided by the underlying belief that water is the source of vital energy, GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has revitalized its GROHE SPA portfolio. The word SPA originates from the first letters of ‘Salus Per Aquam’, Latin for ‘Health Through Water’. This is the founding concept behind GROHE SPA. Transforming the bathroom into a home spa is not just about using individual products, but about creating holistic experiences that embrace the positive effects of water on the body and mind. GROHE SPA curates exclusive products to create unique luxurious wellbeing areas that allow the user to become immersed in soothing water rituals.

GROHE Allure 3-hole basin mixer M-Size, brushed Warm Sunset

The broad GROHE SPA portfolio ranges from elaborate tap collections, customisable ceiling showers and intricate ceramics to complementary accessories. GROHE SPA redefines what is possible in terms of design, technology, and precision. Customers who wish to bring a new, bespoke kind of luxury to their private home spa will feel GROHE’s passion for water in every detail.

GROHE Allure Single-lever bath mixer, Chrome

Exclusivity: Customisable masterpieces for outstanding projects

With GROHE SPA, architects, designers and planners now have the freedom to select from a carefully curated bathroom portfolio which offers customisable options to match customers' personal needs and their individuality. The brand-new GROHE Atrio and Allure Brilliant Private Collections allow a choice of different colour, material, finish, and handle options to help design one-of-a-kind bathroom pieces. In order to enable end-consumers to enjoy an authentic marble style with a high-quality finish, GROHE is partnering with Caesarstone, the global pioneer of premium countertop surfaces, to craft tap handles in the brand’s timeless and durable quartz designs. Caesarstone has a long-standing reputation for designing and producing high-end engineered surfaces, used in some of the most exclusive residential and commercial buildings around the world. Caesarstone surfaces can be combined with GROHE SPA Private Collections for a truly bespoke design.

GROHE Atrio Private Collection basin mixer, Warm Sunset
GROHE Atrio Private Collection shower system, Hard Graphite

Thanks to the GROHE SPA Aqua Rainshower Ceiling Shower Modules, the shower experience can also be tailored to the user’s personal preferences. In this way, unique spaces are created that stand out and bear the signature of the designer.

“The products sit at the intersection of premium quality, cutting-edge technology, unrivalled precision, and progressive design. We are driven by a spirit of redefining what is possible, leveraging industry-leading production techniques like 3D metal-printing, to create exclusive designs.

GROHE Ceiling Shower

Addressing the rising macro trend for Health & Wellbeing, GROHE SPA is designed to enable architects, designers, and planners to create the ultimate water experience for their bathrooms and spas”, explains Patrick Speck, Leader LIXIL Global Design, EMENA.

In addition to this versatile but coordinated product portfolio, GROHE offers expert consultation to guide architects, designers and specifiers, as well as project developers, through the whole process.

GROHE Atrio Private Collection, Supersteel

Unique GROHE SPA experience at Milan Design Week

Architects and designers can experience GROHE SPA first-hand at Milan Design Week, taking place from 18th - 23rd April 2023. Located in the Brera district, GROHE SPA will be showcased by way of a water surface installation – designed by the in-house design & brand identity team LIXIL Global Design – which will reflect the stunning architecture of one of the world’s most prestigious art museums, the Pinacoteca di Brera, while expressing the overall GROHE SPA Health Through Water concept. The exhibition will be complemented by outstanding bathroom designs occupying four immersive cubes nestled within the space, each expressing one of our four tiers: exclusive 3D metal-printed products, the new bespoke Atrio and Allure Brilliant Private Collections, trend-leading GROHE Colours, and a multi-sensory experience for the brand’s modular shower solutions.

GROHE Rainshower Aqua Body Spray, Chrome

The installation will be open to the public on

  • April 18/19/23 from 10am-7pm CET
  • April 20 from 12pm-5pm CET
  • April 21/22 from 10am-10pm CET
GROHE Allure 5-hole bath combination, brushed Cool Sunrise

About GROHE

GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings. In order to offer "Pure Freude an Wasser", every GROHE product is based on the brand values of quality, technology, design and sustainability. Focused on customer needs, GROHE thus creates intelligent, life-enhancing and sustainable product solutions that offer relevant added value – and bear the "Made in Germany" seal of quality: R&D and design are firmly anchored as an integrated process in Germany. GROHE takes its corporate responsibility very seriously and focuses on a resource-saving value chain. Since April 2020, the sanitary brand has been producing CO2-neutral* worldwide. GROHE has also set itself the goal of using plastic-free product packaging by 2021.

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A gym’s layout has a big impact on the aesthetics of the overall space and, as such, careful planning should go into the positioning of each piece of equipment. “As with every room in a house, a home gym should be worthy of an amazing photoshoot and avoid falling into the all-too-common trap of looking like a cluttered jungle of metal and plastic,” advises Edward Thomas, Managing Partner of Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

Firstly, it helps arrange equipment in a way that is aesthetically optimised when anyone walks into the gym so that the space feels expansive and orderly. This can be done by placing equipment in ascending height order and avoiding any bulky machines directly in front of the entrance.

It is also recommended that gym layouts feature zoned areas in terms of the equipment, creating distinctive cardio, strength and stretching or yoga areas. Each of these areas come with individual considerations that will impact the overall layout of the gym.

For the first incarnation of any home gym, it’s also advisable to only fill the space up to 75 per cent. “Fitness is an ever-evolving pursuit and if the user takes up a new discipline in the future, this extra space will allow for new additions, such as specialist machines,” adds Edward.

Cardio Area

Access to equipment

Leaving enough space to get on and off equipment might sound obvious, but it is often overlooked during the planning of a gym layout. This is a particularly important consideration for cardio equipment, with treadmills accessed from the back, and bikes and cross trainers accessed from the side.

Minimum safety clearance

Manufacturers will require that treadmills are positioned with a minimum safety clearance of at least one metre behind for safety purposes. In smaller spaces, this can be challenging and will often dictate the layout of the room.

Ceiling height

Cardio equipment requires ample ceiling height, which may also dictate the layout of a gym, particularly in spaces with pitched roofs.

Power supply

Cardio equipment generally needs to be powered and, therefore, positioned near power sockets. While more flexibility can be added to the gym layout with self-powered equipment, these versions don’t feature touchscreen displays. Installing floor boxes with power sockets is another solution that allows for flexibility in the layout of powered cardio equipment without visible wiring.

Television

It’s advisable that all cardio equipment faces a television as these are the machines that people spend the longest duration on and may like to watch TV or an online class while doing so. It’s important, therefore, to consider the distances between the machines and the TV.

Strength Area

Flooring

As strength areas usually incorporate free weights, such as dumbbells or Olympic barbells, a different type of flooring will be needed in this area to provide protection.

Multi-functional equipment

Traditional strength equipment takes up a lot of space, but modern-day solutions allow gym designers to optimise the number of strength exercises per square metre. Choosing multi-functional equipment can allow more layout flexibility by incorporating many different exercises into a single footprint.

Working area

A lot of strength equipment, such as dual-adjustable pulleys or power racks, requires a certain amount of working area around it. These working areas are not included in the item’s CAD block, which many interior designers and architects rely on to plan a gym layout. As such, it is important to check the recommended working area for each piece of equipment and draw that onto any plans to ensure that users will have space to move around it and exercise to the full potential of the machine. 

About Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors

Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors is a specialist wellness design for the superyacht and prime property sectors. Their experienced team have an unrivalled understanding of the complexities of gym and space design, both on land and at sea. This together with our vast experience in the health and wellness industry helps create an unbeatable service.

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Opitome, the London based luxury architectural hardware concierge, has made an exciting announcement with the addition of their new manufacturing partner - the highly regarded Italian brand Enrico Cassina.

This alliance represents a significant further expansion for the Opitome portfolio, providing their customers with even more options for high-quality hardware solutions on a global level.

The premium Italian manufacturer provides an extensive range of architectural fittings that span from Baroque to Colonial, through to contemporary styles. All are created in their Italian factory, where the craftsmen and women pour their expertise and passion into creating true works of art.

Opitome Director, AJ Powell states "We are thrilled with this new partnership. Their commitment to quality and service aligns perfectly with our own values and the additions will also complement our existing partner offerings. As we continue to expand our portfolios, we continue to provide our customers with the very best hardware solutions available."

About Opitome

As industry leading experts, we specialise in the consultation and provision of truly exceptional door, window, and interior fittings for high nett worth projects globally. Providing a fully complimentary service, you will benefit from our 360 degree approach. From design concept through to after project care. We’ll work with you to understand your design brief, take care of organising samples and swatches, create detailed door and window schedules, provide technical and onsite support and much more. This is where we are exceptionally different. We look forward to supporting you on your next project.

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