Tag: FOCUS/15
Right Here, Right Now with Emily Henson
"I've spent a lot of time at the Design Centre; it's a great place to meet clients," says the interior stylist and author.
Like It, Pin It
Check out the new palettes and patterns from leading international design studios on the New & Now Pinboard. Arranged into inspiring colour palettes, it offers a real glimpse into the hugely diverse trends emerging this season. From opulent embroideries to modern marbling and quirky geometrics, it’s all on show. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic, embracing the future or just mixing them …
Traditional with a Twist
Spin the colour wheel at Turnell & Gigon and embrace glorious, contrasting patterns. This season, A-list US decorator Miles Redd presents his first fabric collection exclusively for Schumacher. Few contemporaries embrace colour and pattern quite like the Atlanta-born, New York-based designer. His signature look is richly layered; a playful mix of high and low, invigorated with whimsy, scale and modernity …
Right Here, Right Now with James Chase
Chase Distillery's owner on the pleasures of serving gin to those "at the forefront of creativity".
Rediscover Collage
During Focus/15 stylist Alice King has created a special collage aptly titled ‘Cutting Edge’. Hand-cut and created layer upon layer, it wittily showcases new seasonal designs, while photographic images reflect the Design Centre’s busy atmosphere. There is a decorative coherence about the montage as figurative forms, patterns and colours are orchestrated across the whole surface. The commonplace is awarded the …
Right Here, Right Now with Natalia Higgins
The interior designer on the geological-themed installation she created for FOCUS/15.
Walk of Fame
Megan Hess is an international fashion illustrator who works with some of the most prestigious fashion designers and luxury brands around the world such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Rolex, Fendi and Bergdorf Goodman. Take a stroll along the ‘Walk of Fame’ on the third floor and view a curated selection of her designs that reflect her signature style. Megan’s original …
Right Here, Right Now with Stephen Woodhams
FOCUS/15 is"a great resource to find interesting designers and craftsmanship," according to the garden designer.
Right Here, Right Now with Christina Roberts
"Focus brings everyone from the design world here," says Christina Roberts of Turnstyle Designs.
Right Here, Right Now with Massimo Minale
Catching up with the founder of Buster + Punch: "There are some great brands here".
Right Here, Right Now with Nicola Burt
"People love the buzz of getting a first look at new products," says the KLC School of Design tutor and designer.
Right Here, Right Now with Ben Spriggs
"I'm a big fan of the Design Centre," says Elle Decoration's deputy editor.
Right Here, Right Now with Gerri Gallagher
"There are so many goodies here – I can't wait to have a look," says the associate editor of Tatler.
Right Here, Right Now with Suzanne Imre
"This is where we get all our ideas for the year ahead," says Livingetc’s editor.
Right Here, Right Now with Jocelyne Sibuet
'Investing emotion in design is the way to create an interior with character', says the French hotelier.
Designs on Fine Food
The North Dome's Tatler restaurant is FOCUS/15's dedicated space for fine food and convivial conversation. Set amid mature potted trees, its curvy walls shelter a central bar and scattered tables, all in this year's signature shade of pale turquoise. Different patterns have been used on the inside and the outside of the walls: on the inside, 'Niumi' (W908/03) by Black Edition …
Right Here, Right Now with Thomas A. Kligerman
The American architect says that the Design Centre is "a wonderful way to stock up on things you might have missed".
The World of Interiors Awards
This year's FOCUS/15 saw the launch of a new award, judged by The World of Interiors, for Collection of the Year. Editor Rupert Thomas toured the showrooms to select one winner and three highly commended places, with the top spot going to Mulberry Home's Bohemian Travels collection, (read more about the collection here). Creative director Ann Grafton picked up the award …
Right Here, Right Now with Melanie Turner
Baker's director of showrooms and stores brings the work of legendary American designers to FOCUS/15.
Right Here, Right Now, with Lorenzo Scisciani
The head of interior design at Andraos Associates on why he loves Gallotti&Radice's products: "They're trendy, and they give that sense of richness."
Right Here, Right Now with Leta Austin Foster
"I like almost any period or any style, so long as it's well done," says the legendary American decorator.
Right Here, Right Now with Mauro Nastri
Porada's export director on the importance of having a showroom at the Design Centre: "It gives people a deeper knowledge of our product."
Right Here, Right Now with Jon Burgerman
The artist explains how his world of doodles has translated to a fabric collection for Kirkby Design at Romo.
The Cinderella Story
Don your slippers and head to the ball. Add silks, satins and embroidery lend elegance for a happy-ever-after ending. Clockwise from top left:‘Pagoda Garden’ wallcovering (T14209), metallic pewter,Thibaut at Jacaranda Carpets. ‘Dama’ fabric, C & C Milano. ‘Bergman Embroidery’ fabric (AW9127), office white, Anna French at Jacaranda Carpets. ‘Fretwork’ fabric, red, Colefax and Fowler. ‘Gloriole’ fabric (T9046/01), champagne, Weitzner at Altfield. ‘Odisha’ …
Right Here, Right Now with Nicola Coropulis
Poltrona Frau's global sales & marketing director on the new four-poster bed designed for the Italian brand by Roberto Lazzeroni.
Design Date – Megan Hess
Megan Hess is one of the most in-demand international fashion illustrators, and has worked with luxury brands including Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Rolex, Cartier and Bergdorf Goodman. For Focus/15 she brought her talents to the Design Centre with a specially commissioned illustration. This artwork, along with others from her portfolio, is on display on the Walk of Fame on the third …
Right Here, Right Now with Peter Phan
"I find everything I need here": interior designer Peter Phan sings the praises of the Design Centre.
Geology Lesson
With jewel tones and semi-precious stones on trend for autumn, the Design Centre's installation brings together both concepts within a mesmerising aerial artwork for the Centre Dome. Specially commissioned for Focus/15 and created by interior designer and stylist Natalia Higgins, 'Strata Sky' consists of a series of huge suspended slices of turquoise agate, bringing the beauty of nature into an urban environment. Working in …
Right Here, Right Now with Claudia Baillie
The Sunday Times Style interiors editor thinks that "Focus is the ultimate time to come" to the Design Centre.
Right Here, Right Now with Liz Galbraith
Textile designer Liz Galbraith launches new rugs with Holland & Sherry: "London has a really strong textile tradition – it's always really inspiring to come here".
