As a champion of both innovation and elegant functionality, Zip Water was proud to take part in the 2025 edition of WOW!house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. This year, the HydroTap Arc Plus featured prominently in The Gathering Bar - a soulful and sophisticated bar space designed by Toni Black, Director of Luxury Interior Design and Partner at renowned hospitality design studio, Blacksheep.
A collaboration with the equally fabulous SHEPEL, a family-owned, London-based furniture manufacturer, the interior design reflects a shared ethos: combining timeless quality with performance to elevate the modern home.
“The Gathering Bar is the new heart of a home; a space where connection, conversation, and culture come together effortlessly. More than just a bar, it is a place of warmth and welcome, where stories flow as freely as the drinks are poured.” – Toni Black, Blacksheep
Set within the immersive WOW!house environment, The Gathering Bar reimagined the home bar as a cultural hub, one that paid homage to storytelling traditions passed between generations of women. Inspired by heritage yet grounded in contemporary living, the bar championed layered textures, comforting tones, and modern utility. At its centre was the Zip HydroTap Arc Plus, a refined, sculptural addition that underscored the bar’s seamless blend of aesthetics and function.
Chosen for its sleek silhouette and advanced technology, the HydroTap Arc Plus was the ideal complement to Blacksheep’s design vision. Providing instant boiling, chilled, and sparkling filtered water from a single, beautifully engineered tap, it supported the rhythm of entertaining with both style and substance.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic interiors, the HydroTap Arc Plus features: - A minimalist arc-shaped design that integrated effortlessly with high-end materials and finishes - Intuitive controls and a streamlined under-bench command centre for seamless operation - Sustainable performance, with energy-saving modes and advanced filtration that eliminates reliance on bottled water
From preparing cocktails and hot infusions to effortlessly serving sparkling refreshment, the HydroTap elevates hospitality in the home, offering not just convenience but also design-led appeal.
Zip Water’s inclusion in WOW!house 2025 marked a continued commitment to supporting the design community through innovation, collaboration, and quality craftsmanship. The partnership with Blacksheep, a studio globally recognised for emotionally rich design environments, demonstrated how contemporary appliances could integrate naturally into even the most atmospheric of residential settings.
For Toni Black, functionality was non-negotiable in a well-designed space, but never at the expense of mood or story. The HydroTap Arc Plus, with its refined visual language and ease of use, reflected this philosophy. It allowed the bar to feel both lived-in and luxurious, a place of intention, ritual, and welcome.
As home environments continue to evolve into hybrid spaces for work, wellness, and social interaction, solutions like the HydroTap Arc Plus offer a refined way to stay hydrated without compromising on design. Increasingly, consumers are seeking technologies that contribute to healthier lifestyles while also enhancing the aesthetic value of their homes.
The HydroTap meets these expectations by delivering advanced filtration and multi-functional drinking water in an award-winning design. Its integration into WOW!house served as a reminder that performance-led innovation can also be beautiful, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.
WOW!house was more than an exhibition: it was a tactile journey through the future of interior design. For Zip Water, the event was an opportunity to place hydration at the heart of the home in a meaningful and inspiring manner.
From its sculptural profile to its sustainable performance, the HydroTap Arc Plus speaks to the next chapter of home design; one where intelligent technology, wellness, and human connection work in harmony.
Discover more about Zip Water’s design-led tap solutions at zipwater.co.uk
About Zip Water
Experience water at its best with the ultimate in luxury home appliances. Zip Water are manufacturers of the iconic Zip HydroTap - a revolutionary drinking water appliance offering the very best in filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water; designed to upgrade your lifestyle. A health-boosting, time-saving, space-saving and planet-saving marvel, the HydroTap transforms ordinary tap water into something extraordinary.
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With Versi Liberi, the refined customisation of “custom made” encounters the immediacy of “ready-made”.
The Dedar offering of placed motifs for backrests, seating and cushions facilitates the introduction of a highly impacting expressive element to interior projects. A classic of the textile tradition has been radically reinvented to become a contemporary icon of style.
The Versi Liberi fabrics for backrests and seats come in pieces measuring 70 x 90 cm. They present exclusive new designs executed in embroidery or complex printing techniques on textural grounds from the Dedar collection. Poised between abstract motifs, figurative references, and subtle astral evocations, they lend themselves to the interpretations and uses dictated by personal flair and inspirations. By responding to the requirements of each interior design project, they enable it to express a new language. In terms of performance, they are inspired by the principle of practicality, ensuring peace of mind in normal conditions of use.
Versi Liberi enables the creation of coordinated chairs, armchairs and other furnishing elements in a way that is simple yet endowed with a strong personality. It emphatically reinvents the traditional textile genre of the placed motif, by combining its refinement and expressive vigour, while inviting it to join the contemporary design scene. In the flowery tradition in vogue from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, the chairs of a room played the same narrative role as a tapestry; their sequence revealed a mobile and detailed illustrated story. In the pieces of Versi Liberi, the same narrative logic is reinterpreted in a contemporary key and applied to semi-figurative and abstract designs. In this way, a set of chairs recounts a story packed with movement and strongly imbued with personalisation, amidst slightly staggered motifs, repositioning, changes of distance and arrangements. Hence the start of a lively little jam session, ready to embrace ever new interpretations.
Thanks to elaborate embroidery and printing techniques, which confer a pronounced three-dimensionality, the fabrics of Versi Liberi add great character to the interior décor project. Personalisation and an intense expressive power create great energy. Even the choice of just a few pieces enables a special and unmistakable mood to pervade the interior. The fabric will transform any piece of furniture: on the Louis XVI armchair it grafts a note of modernity; when used on a piece of contemporary design, a special touch will come to the fore, making it quite unique.
Driven by Dedar’s vocation for discovery and interchange, a walk down memory lane has led to a most contemporary idea. The certainty of today’s savoir-faire and manufacturing precision supports a mingling of materials, knowhow, and diversified references. A personality of modern inspiration and a profound textile expertise, the art of embroidery and the chromatic intensity of printing come together in an “intimate blend”. These fabrics interpret the artistic gesture and suggest new perspectives; ever changing and precious variations generate interiors of unmistakable taste.
Soft graphic strokes capture the essence of thought and words in an oriental calligraphic motif. Gentle three-dimensional shapes in wool form a compact fringe embroidered with meticulous care, while the empty spaces of the Didgeridoo raffia and linen ground confer breathing space to the entire composition. The visual contrast is harmonious: the natural luminosity of the ground embraces the matt wooliness of the motif. The embroidery, executed using the velvet stitch technique, is fruit of mechanical precision and an artisanal sensitivity requiring time and great care for a result that is always unique. Used in different directions or off-center, the motif lends itself to free interpretations for backrests, decorative seating applications and cushions.
Soft white clouds float in a land of dreams. They are lavish wool curls that surface on a raffia and linen ground, that of Didgeridoo, in a billowing, embracing tangle. A harmonious contrast delights the eye and hand: the luminosity of textural raffia embraces the softness of matt wool yarn. The embroidery, executed on the back of the fabric using the curl stitch technique, is fruit of refined artisanal skill, requiring time and great care for a result that is always unique. Used in different directions or off-center, it is ideal for backrests and cushions and lends itself to bolder applications for decorative seating.
Rapid and colourful brushstrokes sweetly animate an abstract field of flowers: the vibrant strokes capture the artist’s spontaneous gesture, leaving a vivid trace on the canvas. As they gradually dissolve away from the dense center, the embroidered motif of wavy lines in different thicknesses and directions express themselves freely on the textural and luminous ground of Aristotele. The 60,000 random stitches overlap, mixing and varying in intensity five vivid colours in a palette of soft and contrasting shades. Used in different directions or off-center, the motif lends itself to free interpretations for backrests, decorative seating applications and cushions.
On gazing at the celestial vault: a glimpse of infinity provokes marvel and vertigo. Essential lines form an abstract motif, while embarking on an unexpected course. With over 50,000 cord embroidery stitches, this highly three-dimensional embroidery embellishes the textural raffia ground of Didgeridoo, while enhancing the nuances of green played out between vivid and deep colour tones. Used in different directions or off-centre, the motif lends itself to free interpretations for backrests, decorative seating applications and cushions.
A flowing uninterrupted gesture, like the dense paint the artist vigorously pours onto the canvas: the creative impetus leaves a vivid and vibrant mark. The double embroidery interlaces with fourteen metres of trimming which, using the Cornely technique, is applied to Aristotele, a luminous and textural fabric enhanced by fine white lines. The skilled handiwork of the expert artisans ensures that the start and finish of the precious embroidery is cleverly concealed, while three-dimensional effects and delicate mottling animate the surface. Used in different directions or off-centre, the motif lends itself to free interpretations for backrests, decorative seating applications and cushions.
A silent nebula whispers in space, held in an embrace of the blackest dust: enraptured, the eye turns to the dancing heavens. A wash of velvety micro flock is applied to the textural and uneven ground of Aristotele, thanks to the meticulous artisanal technique of screen printing. The contrast is accentuated between the opacity of the pigment that stands out in relief on the ground of natural tones, whose weave confers a subtle three-dimensionality to the surface. Used in different directions or off-centre, the motif lends itself to free interpretations for backrests, decorative seating applications and cushions.
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.
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a kitchen worktop. Lots of suppliers have created quick tables to compare the properties of different materials. But all these grids focus on the worktop and not on the client. At Athena Stonecare, we think that it is important to put design priorities at the forefront.
When it comes to natural stone it is hard for any beholder to deny its beauty. Marble, limestone and granite have been formed over thousands of years. Even the most premium man-made versions cannot match the intricacies that nature produces. When you walk into a kitchen with a stunning marble island or glistening granite worktops it takes your breath away. If the island is to be the centrepiece of your client’s kitchen, then stone is the natural choice.
Marble is often hailed as the premier choice for a luxury kitchen. If you choose marble for a kitchen worktop there is an array of colours to choose from. It is also guaranteed that the chosen piece is completely unique. You might not realise, that there is also an abundance of choice with granite. Although typically associated with darker tones, there is a plethora of tones and finishes available in granite that are just as beautiful as marble.
If creating a kitchen with wow-factor is your top priority, then you can probably stop reading here and book in a visit to your local stone supplier. However, it is usually only one of many considerations. How to maintain that wow-factor and continue to enjoy the beauty of natural stone is usually the next question. So, let’s look at that in a little more detail.
Choosing to use natural stone for a worktop is an investment. We always think of it akin to choosing a luxury car. A brand-new Ferrari will be beautiful and shiny and certainly make a statement. But just like any car it will get dirty, could get scratched and it will need to be cleaned. However, you’re not going to take your Ferrari through the drive-through car wash. Instead, you will invest in specific products to clean it and have repairs completed by specialist.
We urge you to think of worktops similarly. If your client chooses marble, then they need to be prepared for the ongoing maintenance. Marble is acid sensitive and softer than other materials. This is particularly relevant in a kitchen. There’s no such thing as a self-cleaning worktop no matter what material you choose. But with marble it is important to use the correct products in the right way.
If, however, practicality is an important consideration, then marble might not be the best option. Lots of people prefer a kitchen worktop that requires a little less maintenance or that they can use with less concern about what they do day-to-day. With this in mind, granite is considered more hard-wearing than marble. It is usually denser and doesn’t scratch as easily. Granite is also not acid sensitive in the same way as marble and limestone.
If practicality is the no.1 priority, then man-made is the best option. There’s a huge range of brands that manufacture worktops to look like stone. Quartz has been a popular choice for low-maintenance kitchen worktops for a long time. These materials look like stone, but they don’t have the same qualities. This means that the products that you use to clean them don’t have to be as carefully considered.
Very closely linked with practicality is durability but the two shouldn’t be confused. Natural stone has been used in buildings for centuries so there’s no denying that it is durable. A marble or granite worktop won’t wear out. That doesn’t mean that it won’t wear though. And this is where the old cliché of beauty being in the eye of the beholder really comes into play. If your client wants a worktop that always looks perfect, then marble will need special care and even professional maintenance. However, marble can also be just as stunning when it naturally develops a patina over time. Many people are happy to live with the odd etch mark or scratch on their marble worktop and it’s still a statement in their kitchen. Enjoying the natural wear of a worktop is something that is completely personal.
Granite too is a great choice for a durable worktop. Being a little more hard-wearing than marble, means that you are less likely to experience staining and scratching that create that patina as described above. The other main advantage of granite is its restorability. Being a natural stone, means that the surface of granite can be repolished back to perfection. The structure of a man-made stone such as quartz means that this is not the case. If a granite worktop becomes dull or is damaged, then we can use diamond abrasives to bring it back to its original condition making this stone an incredibly durable choice for a kitchen worktop that is beautiful too.
The durability of stone is one of the factors that makes it also makes it a sustainable choice for a kitchen worktop. Ensuring that the materials chosen for a project will not need to be replaced is a key consideration if you are planning a sustainable build. There is also lots of evidence to support natural stone as being more sustainable to produce than man-made alternatives and our recent blog series explores this in more detail.
One of the huge benefits of stone that makes it sustainable once in situ, is its restorability. Marble, granite and limestone worktops can all be restored. If are aware of the ongoing maintenance requirements there is no reason that a marble worktop can’t be enjoyed for many years without needing professional restoration. However, spillages do occur the great news is that stone worktops can be repolished and refinished back to their former glory. And what is more, it will never go out of fashion. No matter how many times a kitchen is redecorated, the marble or granite worktop will always fit in. Natural stone is timeless and with the right know-how its beauty really can endure.
About Athena Stonecare
Natural stone is an investment and we are committed to ensuring that its beauty endures. We specialise in working with marble, limestone, travertine, granite, and all types of natural stone, ensuring that stone will continue to be a beautifully sustainable feature within any property. As natural stone restoration experts we work with floors, worktops, shower walls, sinks and vanity units. The ongoing care of stone is important to us too and so we have developed a suite of advice and guidance on how to maintain the finish of any stone surface. This is distributed through stone suppliers across the UK and is also available to anyone who works with natural stone.
Tucked away in Hainburg, in the quiet midst of the countryside, Villa Karolinenhoff beautifully blends architectural heritage with contemporary living.
Surrounded by a working farm and a peaceful orchard, the villa sits at the heart of a rural estate dating back to the early 20th century.
The property was bought in a neglected state and has since been carefully repurposed to create a working farm. A multipurpose property, Villa Karolinenhoff is now used for bee keeping, crop production, and sheep and poultry farming, as well as a prestigious commercial venue to host social events such as weddings, and an impressive home for the owners.
Whilst preserving some of the original elements of the Villa including the stone staircase, ironwork of the railings, and interior doors, Architectural Workshop Collegium, and Katarína Lupták led a back-to-brick renovation, restoring and reworking the heritage elements of the property that became the inspiration for the Villa’s overall aesthetic.
A carefully considered selection of Croft hardware was specified throughout the Villas’ various floors and engrossing rooms.
A room promoting relaxation, the library features soft, dusty sage cabinetry complimented by the warmth of wooden internals and backlighting.
Finishing off the cabinetry in a contrasting colour is the 1403 Pleated Edge Pull in IBMA, providing an elegant aesthetic and additional grip.
Painted in a unique, muted mauve, the kitchen displays hints of earthy undertones, giving it a modern and sophisticated look yet still complimenting the overall aesthetic of the Villa.
Showcasing the 1401-50 Linear Cabinet Edge Pull in a Polished Nickel finish, this simple handle design sits subtly on the cupboard’s edges, adding an element of quiet luxury.
Throughtout the property, the Celeste lever on a 65mm Raised Edge rose adorns the generously sized doors, in an Autumn Bronze finish providing contrast to the neutral colours of the doors, wall and panelling.
Autumn Bronze, a rich and warmly textured living finish with an array of brown and red undertones. Over time, the finish develops a soft patina through use, gradually revealing the metal beneath, creating a stunning aged effect which beautifully complements the rich heritage and preserved character of the villa.
The features of Croft throughout the Villa add quiet detail and consistency across a range of spaces. From the attic-level living area, to the four double bedrooms and private bathroom, each piece was chosen not only for its function and feel, but for how it will age gracefully over time alongside the property itself.
Villa Karolinenhoff stands as a testament to considered design and shared values. It's a home where every element has been carefully chosen, not to shout, but to support a story of timeless, understated beauty.
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.
British flooring manufacturer Amtico has added nine new floor designs to Designers' Choice, its ready-to-specify luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collection that is specially created by the in-house design team. The seven new combinations of laying patterns and LVT products translate three macro trends - Restorative Spaces, Soft Utilitarian and Nostalgic Reset - into design-led, high-performance floors for commercial projects.
Designers' Choice is curated by Amtico's designers, they have combined precision cut laying patterns with Woods, Stones, Colours and Abstracts from the Signature collection, carefully chosen and influenced by the team's research into colour, material mix and spatial trends.
"Designers' Choice distils months of research into palettes and combinations that are balanced, beautiful and instantly usable," says Sarah Escott, Design Manager at Amtico. "This year, we've leaned into the emerging trends for Restorative Spaces, Soft Utilitarian and Nostalgic Reset, blending Woods, Stones, and even Burnished Metals to give specifiers and designers impactful floors in an easy, 'off the rack' solution."
Nostalgic Reset shows in the retro styling of: DC633 Lune Small in Packwood Stone and red wine-hued Stucco Roselle, the sculptural semi-circle design is playful yet sophisticated. DC630 nods to vintage patterns with Check in oversized Tay Oak squares - pair with a gold stripping border for added elegance. DC629 pairs Chantilly Weave in a bold two-tone Bordeaux Oak and Buxton Oak design to re-energise the heritage weave pattern, making it perfect for boutique lounges and bars. DC631 is a classic black and white Check in statement Bianca Classic Marble and Nero Classic Marble. DC635 is a throwback to mixed wood grain floors with a Small Parquet laying pattern in five tones from cool, scandi-inspired Wharncliffe Oak to warm, golden Rotterdam Oak.
Restorative Spaces can be seen in DC637, which combines Large Parquet in five Stones Waterloo Concrete, Wilmcote Limestone, Ratley Stone, Ilmington Stone and Coombe Stone for a pared-back, utilitarian feel. Experience textural calm with DC634, Small Parquet in a three-Wood blend with Clowes Oak, Buckingham Oak and Wharncliffe Oak to bring biophilic comfort to workplaces and hospitality.
Soft Utilitarian shines through in DC632, which features statement Gatsby Square Large where Russet Burnished Metal meets Darley Oak for dramatic effect. The Soft Utilitarian design works beautifully as a rug feature or zoning, the hyper-realistic Metal's pearl pigments and clever layering create the illusion of real weathered metal, providing a dramatic contrast to the Darley Oak. DC636 is a five-Wood design in Large Parquet, featuring a layered mix of rustic oaks for social, multi-functional spaces, such as hospitality and build-to-rent, with a Soft Utilitarian feel.
Designers' Choice makes it easy to specify impactful, patterned floors interior designers simply choose the 'DC' code of the design they want, then the Designers' Choice laying pattern is precision cut in the Coventry factory from Amtico's premium Signature LVT. For projects that demand a unique twist, specifiers can step up to Endless Possibilities, which feature an 'EP' code: keep any DC laying pattern but swap in products from the Signature collections. For example, Large Parquet in three-colour Stone combination. Then, preview designs instantly using Amtico's online Room Visualiser, starting with the product or laying pattern - users can also upload a photo or drawing to see how it will look in the actual project.
Amtico Signature LVT has a durable 1mm wear layer, a 20-year commercial warranty and antimicrobial protection against bacteria and viruses. Made-to-order in Coventry, Signature can also be specified as Amtico Safety flooring, which meets the verified EN13845 enhanced slip resistance standard, as well as Amtico's bio-attributed PVC for a lower-carbon option.
About Amtico
Headquarters in Coventry, UK, we extend exceptional customer service and comprehensive warranties worldwide, driven by a passion for creating enduring floors that truly inspire. As part of the Mannington family since 2014, we leverage the expertise of over 600 global flooring specialists, serving clients in more than 90 countries. Our integrated lineup of luxury vinyl tiles offers complete solutions for demanding commercial and residential spaces. Our pioneering efforts in efficiency, waste reduction, and material innovation fuel boundary-pushing product development. At Amtico, we don’t just create floors; we create the foundation for exceptional living and working environments.
Blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, Japandi has transcended trend status to become a cornerstone of modern interiors. Celebrating simplicity, expert craftsmanship and nature-led connections, this enduring design philosophy has quietly informed homes for more than a decade. As Roundhouse Design observed at Milan Design Week 2025, Japandi’s ethos remains as vital as ever, particularly in the heart of the home. For an in-depth look at how these principles can transform any space, download the comprehensive Roundhouse Design brochure.
Wood has always underpinned Japandi’s warm simplicity. In 2025, Roundhouse Design’s team is embracing wood’s individuality more deeply than ever by celebrating unusual grain patterns, textural effects and considered installations. A recent project named Bulpitt showcases bookmatched crown-cut oak veneer that stretches across handle-less push-touch cabinets, creating movement and intrigue. By highlighting the tree’s natural heritage, a luxury bespoke kitchen feels both grounded and inviting. To discuss how wood can shape your bespoke Japandi kitchen, book a design consultation with Roundhouse experts.
Early Japandi schemes favoured strict monochromes; today’s interpretations layer warm whites, stone tones and earthy accents such as terracotta, clay, bronze and copper alongside muted greens like sage and moss. These richer, more balanced colour stories allow kitchens to flow effortlessly into open-plan living areas, reinforcing Japandi’s holistic approach to home design.
Functionality meets form in 2025’s storage solutions. Timber-lined drawers with bespoke dividers, removable cutlery trays and floor-to-ceiling glazed cabinets featuring fluted glass and timber frames marry practicality with refined aesthetics. Walk-in larders and pantries concealed by sliding shoji-inspired doors keep clutter at bay, nurturing the zen-like calm that defines modern Japandi kitchens.
As throwaway culture gives way to lasting quality, Japandi’s commitment to enduring construction resonates strongly. Roundhouse Design kitchens fuse time-honoured British joinery with precision engineering by combining frameless cabinets, soft-close mechanisms and integrated LED lighting to promise years of whisper-quiet, reliable performance. Every kitchen is backed by a 10-year guarantee, ensuring peace of mind and true longevity in home design.
Environmental responsibility lies at the core of Japandi and of Roundhouse Design. From concept to completion, sustainability informs every decision: sourcing only FSC-certified timber, partnering with The Woodland Trust to support UK reforestation, and operating a biomass-fired factory that repurposes offcuts to minimise waste.
To bring Japandi to life in your home, download the brochure, book a design consultation or visit one of Roundhouse Design’s seven showrooms in Wigmore Street, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford or Cheltenham to experience these ideas firsthand.
About Roundhouse Design Ltd
Founded by architects, Roundhouse is a multi-award-winning British company, creating beautiful bespoke kitchens and furniture. Their stunning kitchen designs feature a signature understated aesthetic, influenced by contemporary and traditional design, using innovative materials, texture and colour. Each project is made to measure from a wide range of stunning finishes. Expertly crafted by skilled designers and makers in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. Visit any of seven Roundhouse Design kitchen showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham.
Planted Community is proud to announce a new partnership with global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks to launch Design for Regeneration, an exciting UK-wide student design competition seeking to champion the next generation of regenerative designers.
Undergraduate students from across the country are invited to submit work for the Design for Regeneration competition, which reimagines the built and natural world through regenerative design.
The competition is open to students studying architecture, interior and landscape design, furniture, product and industrial design. The winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize, a one-year subscription to Vectorworks Design Suite, and a two-night stay in Planted’s luxury off-grid cabin at River Cottage, Axminster.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Vectorworks on Design for Regeneration, a competition that will showcase the very best in emerging British design talent,” said Planted co-founder Deborah Spencer. “It provides a vital platform for young creatives to demonstrate how regenerative thinking can shape a healthier, more sustainable future.”
“We are committed to nurturing new approaches that centre nature and sustainability at the heart of design, helping to safeguard the planet for future generations.”
Projects will be judged on creativity, innovation, material choices, aesthetics, and crucially clear regenerative intent. The panel will look for designs that not only minimise harm to natural ecosystems, also actively contribute to their restoration and renewal.
As a leading platform for sustainable design, Planted connects people, businesses, and ideas through events, content and collaborations that promote nature-based solutions and regenerative practices.
Deborah Spencer, whose career began at New Designers held at the Business Design Centre and who later founded the award-winning designjunction before co-founding Planted will lead a distinguished judging panel. The panel includes fellow Planted co-founder and former Sunday Times journalist Sam Peters, biophilic design expert Oliver Heath, and River Cottage CEO Stewart Dodd.
Entries must be submitted by Wednesday 31 July 2025. Finalists will be announced in early September, with winners revealed at the Vectorworks Design Day conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
“At Vectorworks, we believe the future of design lies in regenerative thinking that not only respects but actively restores our natural world,” said Tyler French, Vectorworks Academic Marketing Manager.
“We’re proud to support Design for Regeneration in partnership with Planted, a leading platform for sustainable design that shares our commitment to driving positive change. Together, we aim to empower the next generation of designers with the tools to shape a more regenerative built environment.”
Students can enter by submitting their project via the official competition entry form, available at: www.planted-community.co.uk/vectorworkscompetition
Submissions must include: - A short project description (max 300 words) outlining the regenerative intent - Supporting visuals (drawings, renders, models created in Vectorworks) - A brief biography and course/university details
All entries must be received by midnight on Wednesday 31 July 2025.
About Vectorworks
Exceptional design demands exceptional tools - a platform built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency. Vectorworks believe your design software should offer the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it may lead you, to seamlessly share your vision at any phase, and to easily interpret the information needed to make the smartest decisions every time.
This summer, allow sofa.com to transform homes into a haven of comfort and light with the new Malibu sofa.
The Malibu caters perfectly to those seeking indulgent comfortability and elevated design. Slanted arms and deep seats make for ultimate lounging, while sumptuous scatter cushions form the back of the Malibu, filled with feather and fibre, striking the perfect balance between softness and structure. The durability of the Malibu is second-to-none, offering a lifetime frame guarantee.
Beautifully piped edges around the sofa frame add a sophisticated elegance to its finish which can be in the sofa’s colour, or you can play with a contrasting trim – either way the result evokes a chic effortlessness. In line with all other sofa.com products, the Malibu is available in over 100 fabrics and available to be made in customer’s own fabric, offering a truly bespoke option. Available in variety of sizing from armchair to corner sofa, the Malibu gives the option of decadent comfort in living spaces – compact or vast.
Wheat-inspired neutrals create a bright and airy ambiance, gently embracing the space’s natural light and evoking a sense of warmth and tranquillity. These soft, earthy tones provide a versatile backdrop that enhances the room’s openness while fostering a calm, inviting atmosphere. Complementing this, calming blues embody the freedom and ease of summer, introducing a refreshing splash of colour that feels both vibrant and soothing, perfect for coastal-inspired boutique hotels.
To further enrich the design, layer in soft furnishings such as cushions, throws, and curtains that adhere to the cohesive colour palette. This layering not only adds texture and tactile comfort but also enhances spatial depth, creating a harmonious flow that ties the room together effortlessly. Whether through plush velvet cushions or lightweight linen throws, each element contributes to a balanced, serene environment.
Sofa.com sofas are made-to-order with a 6-8 week delivery time and are available in customer own fabric too. To discuss your next project, contact our trade team at [email protected] or call us at 0345 241 1509.
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.
Luxury bath and kitchen fixture company GRAFF debuts the Riva Chandelier shower, the latest addition to the Riva collection, presenting a spectacular silhouette and exquisite customisation options for the bathroom. Designed with slender, cylindrical shower heads of staggered lengths, the Riva Chandelier shower mesmerises like a glittering contemporary chandelier.
With clean lines and a delicate aura of modern glamour, each element of the Riva Chandelier Collection is an ode to harmony, with textured, diamond, and oblique finishes that caress the light in a play of unparalleled reflections. The coordinated accessories complete the ensemble, creating a flawless aesthetic that celebrates contemporary beauty.
GRAFF CEO and Founder Mr Ziggy Kulig comments “Embodying GRAFF’s Art of Bath philosophy, the Riva Chandelier Shower represents the heights of beauty, luxury, quality, and engineering. Available in a rich palette of finishes and a wide array of shower plates, the Riva Chandelier Shower demonstrates that GRAFF is passionate about bringing dream spaces to life with boundless choices for personalisation.”
The Riva Chandelier Shower features versatile options of shower plates with timeless appeal, designed to complement and elevate a wide range of interior styles. Options include traditional plates with knurled control knobs, contemporary plates with flat push-button controls, and a single knurled temperature knob, with round contemporary plates that combine push-button functionality with a matching knurled temperature control knob. Additionally, there are square contemporary and traditional elements, with push-button and traditional control knobs.
Riva shower plates can be mixed and matched in a variety of combinations for a truly customised luxury experience. The Riva Chandelier Shower is available in 26 handcrafted finishes, including striking two-tone options such as Polished 24K Gold and Architectural Black.
The Riva Chandelier collection is available to buy in the UK now, POA.
About GRAFF
GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
Cosentino, global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, launches four stunning quartzites to its range of protected natural stones, Sensa byCosentino®. An ambitious commitment to this premium line, that combines the beauty and natural elegance of quartzites and granites with an exclusive anti-stain treatment that acts at the molecular level for minimal maintenance.
Cosentino introduces four highly aesthetic quartzites that, like the entire brand portfolio, boast the avant-garde Senguard NK anti-stain protection, developed exclusively by Cosentino. Thanks to this technology, the entire Sensa portfolio offers a high level of protection against harmful substances, is scratch resistant and easy to maintain. All new designs come with a certified 15-year warranty.
This performance is accompanied by an incomparable aesthetic. Marau, Oihana, Itara and Cristalo, are designs full of personality, ideal for creating depth and beautiful spaces. These quartzites also feature "Mirage" texture, which, thanks to an abrasive treatment, produces a glossy finish over the entire surface.
Slabs are available in large formats (from a minimum of 110 x 71 inches) and in thicknesses of 20 and 30 mm, perfect for multiple surface application, including bathrooms, kitchens and furniture coverings.
Sensa by Cosentino® is perfect for the most demanding users and professionals, lovers of the unique beauty of natural stone, who need a resistant material with outstanding performance.
Marau: Satin quartzite in a cool grey with nuances of blue, gold, burgundy, and cream. Marau’s striking pattern blends broad veins and sharp lines, creating a dynamic visual effect.
Oihana: Oihana has white veins that slide across the deep black surface, altering the pattern with touches of grey, cream, and brown. The clear lines create dynamism, captivate the eye, and evoke unexpected depths against the intense black background.
Itara: An emerald green quartzite with white and copper accents that draw soft, peaceful waves. It is a refined and sophisticated stone with a life of its own.
Cristalo: A stunning natural stone with translucent white to light grey hues and subtle veining. This silvery shades evokes a boundless expanse of ice and snow, creating a relaxing atmosphere in any space.
About Cosentino
Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
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