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Naomi Hughes

07/01/2015

PORTA ROMANA’S WONDERFUL ENCHANTED FOREST LIGHTING AND FURNITURE COLLECTION

Take a magical journey through Porta Romana’s Enchanted Forest, their beautiful new collection which is perfectly presented in a lush and natural environment. Designer Tord Boontje uses natural themes such as Ivy, the texture of bark and tree roots which is brought to life with Porta Romana’s artistry and mastery of their materials. Featuring beautiful new table lamps, chandeliers and wall lights alongside furniture pieces such as mirrors, side tables, console tables and dining chairs, we’ve detailed a small selection here. Please contact us for pricing, information or samples for any... Read More

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ALIVAR SHINES AT HARD ROCK HOTEL, IBIZA

Alivar shines at Hard Rock Hotel, Ibiza ALIVAR furniture and the legendary Hard Rock Hotels and Cafes brand are a successful partnership, the perfect combination with the incredible backdrop of Ibiza. ALIVAR has supplied furnishings for the Presidential Suites and VIP rooms at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, the first European Hotel for the renowned Hard Rock hotel chain. This five-star hotel is the result of a close collaboration between ALIVAR and a high-end Spanish hotel group that manages a large number of hotels around the world.   The hotel has incredible views... Read More

08/12/2014

LIMITED OFFER: 30% OFF SELECTED SWAN ITALIA SOFAS!

The masters of quality craftsmanship and cutting edge design, Swan Italia, are celebrating their 50th anniversary in style with this amazing offer – For a limited time only you can take advantage of a huge 30% off the RRP on the corner sofa and chaise sofa configurations here, all priced for Swan’s high quality fabric ranges – please contact us for more information on fabrics. Hamlet – Designed by Controdesign The versatile Hamlet range is designed to provide welcoming, large seats with a minimal and modern look. The backrests have an ingenious mechanism... Read More

26/09/2014

THE RYDER CUP AT GLENEAGLES

This year’s Ryder cup has been welcomed by Scotland at the Gleneagles hotel and golf course in Auchterader, Perthshire. Overlooking the world famous golfing course is a large country residence with furniture supplied and installed entirely by UBER Interiors – chosen from some of the world’s most renowned luxury furnishing brands to create a luxuriously rich interior. With probably the most envious position on the course the home overlooks the famous courses third hole from many vantage points.   ASCENSION LATORRE The Ascension Latorre Mayfair Modular Sofa gives the large... Read More

19/09/2014

INTRODUCING: DOM EDIZIONI – THE ULTIMATE IN ITALIAN LUXURY FURNITURE

When you buy DOM Edizioni, you get a piece that is made to last – a future contemporary classic antique. We’ve been specifying pieces in our projects for a long while and now we have the full range available to buy on www.uber-interiors.com. DOM Edizioni brings Italian quality, luxury and craftsmanship all over the world – here we look at their latest project, which is closer to home – the Argentario Golf Resort, a luxury 5* complex in Tuscany. The Cottage is an exclusive development, styled as a glamorous eclectic... Read More

18/09/2014

MAISON OBJET REPORT: GLOSTER TEAK OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR 2015

Maison Objet Report – Gloster teak outdoor furniture for 2015 Update 21/01/15 – new collections now available online – see our blog! Gloster’s stand at Maison Objet Paris was certainly proving a hit for those who needed a glamorous rest stop! We detail their new additions for 2015 here. Bay Easy Chair Created by the prolific designer Henrik Pedersen and inspired by the feeling of sitting by the bay. With its laid back shape mimicking a deck chair, the Bay chair is aiming to create a relaxed state of mind.... Read More

25/07/2014
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TARNISHED BRASS METAL HAS NEVER BEEN SO CHIC

It’s time to be as bold as brass with your decor as metallics shine in interior design. Shimmering metallic fabrics won a gold medal for catwalk style this spring and the look also started to dominate our homes.   If you think of brass in with the brash metals of the flamboyant eighties and vulgar set, it’s time to think again. When a noble metallic such as brass is done well it is classic and timeless. The rule is not to go overboard by using everywhere but to use sparingly,... Read More

17/07/2014
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TRENDS: THE RETURN OF SEVENTIES STYLE

The 1970’s – a time of groundbreaking style or “the decade that taste forgot”? Such an era of extravagant excess provokes strong opinions over interior design, but whatever your views, there is no doubting that it turned heads. So let’s salute the freedom of expression and playful rebellion of Seventies chic. The decade was one of extremes, veering from the carefree optimism of the ‘love and peace’ counterculture of the 1960’s to a time of austerity, recession and unemployment. It was the era of the individual – a time of... Read More

08/07/2014
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TRENDS: BRAZILIAN STYLE

The FIFA World Cup final is building to a similar heated intensity that the Brazilian sunshine is casting on the beautiful game. Can the host nation do themselves proud and go all the way? It’s time to join in the carnival and get family and friends together in celebration of football’s greatest prize. And why not add a bit of style, just like the Brazilians do? If you are looking for somewhere to put down your beer, the Intervallo Foosball Table is the perfect coffee table for football fans. If... Read More

23/06/2014

FEATURE: PHOTON COLLECTION GLASS LAMPS

As part of our series of features on the new Photon Collection from Porta Romana, we will be looking at groups of products which stand out as simply outstanding. Everyone has seen the effects glass has on light. The refractions can create some of the most dramatic lightening effects and atmospheres to spaces – both large and small. In the Proton collection, Porta Romana has created a selection of lamps with clear glass bases.     DROPLET LAMP Combine the delicate beauty of fine blown glass and planes of glasses,... Read More