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Naomi Hughes

28/08/2017

INTRODUCING: PHILIPP SELVA

LUXURY, ELEGANCE & DESIGN Hand-crafted in Italy, the brands’ deep-rooted tradition is key to their design philosophy, bringing innovative workmanship into the 21st century. The uniqueness of our furniture lies in the capacity to make quality and innovation parts of its life. passion for detail, high quality in terms of materials and design that makes every element one of its kind: these values materialise into products that dismiss the ordinary to create unique and versatile solutions, in the respect of a refined and unmistakable character. LIFESTYLE CONCEPT Passion, creativity and... Read More

30/01/2016

GET THE LOOK: MIXED MATERIALS

Combine contrasting materials such as brass, wood, velvet and marble to add visual weight to a room. Be inspired on how to create a distinct style that can be tailored specially to you. Combine curvilinear lines with mixed materials to create a luxurious look inspired by nature. Cool marble, polished brass and hand-crafted detail make for an elegant seating area with a contemporary feel. Pair with a statement coffee table and contemporary lighting to really draw focus to the seating area. Koket: The Vamp Sofa Sumptuous fabric and uninterrupted lines... Read More

10/08/2015

6 TIPS FOR SCANDINAVIAN STYLE IN YOUR INTERIOR

1. KEEP IT BRIGHT During the dark winters, Scandinavian interiors need to keep things bright and white to let as much light flood in as possible. For your living room, pick a simple styled sofa in white to stay authentic. Swan Italia love to let the quality of their furniture shine through, keeping the styles modern and fabulous. Their modular systems make it easy to find the perfect sofa for your room. Another great piece is the squashy Alivar Bahia sofa with signature external upholstered frame. Keep windows uncovered, or... Read More

13/07/2015

GET THE LOOK: SUMMER WHITE COMES FROM THE CATWALK TO YOUR INTERIOR

White has emerged as a strong trend for summer 2015, with crisp layered clothes emphasising flowing forms and texture. Many of our luxury brands have translated this to interiors, creating light and bright pieces echoing the catwalks. Rather than a stark or minimalist feel, the sumptuous textures and materials make it an invitingly feminine and soft look.   LIGHTING A huge name in the interior design sphere and in business since 1977, Heathfield & Co pride themselves on creating unique designs which work within today’s interiors. Using the finest materials... Read More

27/05/2015

5 OF THE BEST: RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

The Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show has been a British institution since 1913. It is arguably the best place in the world to find cutting edge new trends and ideas. Inspiration as diverse as perfumes (The Fragrance Garden from Harrods – Heart Notes) to the Battle of Waterloo (The Living Legacy Garden by Darwin Property Investment Management) were shown this year. We pick some of our favourites. Dark Matter Garden for the National Schools’ Observatory Won: Best Fresh Garden, Gold – Designed by: Howard Miller Design Ltd. The National... Read More

08/05/2015

MOODY BRASS AND COPPER: GALLOTTI & RADICE’S NEW COLLECTIONS

Gallotti & Radice have long been established as a leader in the Italian luxury contemporary furniture market. They’ve made their name for brilliant office solutions such as the minimal Air desk and high end storage solutions such as the Techna filing cabinet. We also love their luxury contemporary dining tables, as they offer beautiful minimal designs in a wide range of finishes and in large sizes. They’ve recently begun introducing lighting into their portfolio, starting with the hugely successful Bolle pendant light. They wowed visitors at Isaloni 2015 with new... Read More

20/04/2015

JAMES BOND AND BOHO CHIC: DELIGHTFULL’S NEW ESSENTIAL COLLECTION

Delightfull have always been masters of bringing light-hearted, fun elements into their lighting designs, using such unusual design inspirations as Great jazz musicians and iconic personalities. Their new collection, Essentials, was exhibited this month at Salone Del Mobile, Milan to a fantastic reception. Think retro chic from the 60’s, the golden age of Hollywood when the cool was Bossa Nova notes sounding from Ipanema streets and being behind the wheel of an Aston Martin. A collection born from iconic design lines with luxurious golden details – who could fail to... Read More

26/03/2015

EXPLORING A CLASSIC: THE CHESTERFIELD SOFA

Some say they’re named for the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, but no one is certain who coined the name to describe a true design classic, a sofa with deep buttoning and a back and arms of the same height. The Chesterfield style has endured for centuries and has been interpreted in many different ways, honed to suit any taste or interior. We select some of our favourite modern interpretations of this true icon of furniture.   Andrew Martin – Playing with Tradition Founded in 1978 and now a giant in... Read More

04/02/2015
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GET THE LOOK: THE CHRISTIAN GREY APARTMENT FROM FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Fifty Shades of Grey is surely one of the most anticipated movies of the past few years. The wait is nearly over as its released this Valentines Day, Feb 14th 2015. The eponymous hero, Christian Grey, of course needed an amazing apartment and we have collected together the beautiful furniture and lighting pieces used so that you can create this special look for yourself.   KOKET It’s the ultimate combination. Koket’s luxurious and sensual designs match the themes of Fifty Shades of Grey perfectly.Koket Desire Sofa – Fifty Shades of... Read More

21/01/2015

10 OF THE BEST: WHAT TO SEE AT MAISON & OBJET 2015

KOKET Hall 7 — Stand I145 Always exciting, Koket are playing their cards close to their chest this year but are launching some new items building on their rapid 2014 success. We’ve also been told their products will be starring in the new Fifty Shades of Grey Film! BOCA DO LOBO Hall 5B — Stand N15 / O16 They have had a brilliant start to the year. They’re celebrating their 10 year anniversary at Maison & Objet. If their IMM Cologne stand is anything to go by (photo below), their stand at Maison... Read More