Tag: FOCUS/15
Right Here, Right Now with Nina Campbell
The designer introduces us to her new showroom in Design Centre East.
Right Here, Right Now with Broosk Saib
"London means the Design Centre for us now," says interior design Broosk Saib.
Right Here, Right Now with Robin Klingensmith
The designer reveals new work for Hodsoll McKenzie: "There's nothing more satisfying than presenting your collection to your customer."
Bespoke Flowers Bring Beauty to the Design Centre
Neil Burke of NB Flowers' displays at this year's FOCUS/15 were designed to complement the show's colour trend for autumn 2015 – jewel-like tones of teal and turquoise, the colour of semi-precious stones such as agate. He presented huge sprays of white delphiniums, arranged in vessels painted in an ombré colour fade from white to pale turquoise, placed next to silvery-blue festuca glauca and …
Right Here, Right Now with Simon Leadsford
Condé Nast Traveller's publishing director says that the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour has "built a reputation for being a creative forum for excellence".
London Calling
London is a complex city and vibrant melting pot. With its high concentration of design, fashion, music and film, it is considered one of the world’s leading creative hubs. All these things make for exciting, new design ideas. FOCUS/15 is proud to be a Design Destination at this year’s London Design Festival. The annual event promotes the city's creativity, drawing …
Right Here, Right Now with Francis Terry
Architect Francis Terry talks about classicism following his Conversation in Design at FOCUS/15.
Right Here, Right Now with Richard Smith
Designer Richard Smith explains how he has taken the latest No.9 Thompson collection in a more formal direction.
Artistic Experience
Contemporary art is increasingly becoming experiential, where you, the viewer, has a say in how a piece appears. Two artworks by Dominic Harris at FOCUS/15 illustrate this perfectly. 'Flutter' (pictured, outside the Design Club on the third floor), captures a butterfly on the wing in sequence. As the viewer moves along the piece, the butterflies respond in various ways, with movement that …
Right Here, Right Now with Kerryn Harper-Cuss
The editor of The English Home on the character of English design, and why a visit to Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour "is like coming to a sweet shop".
Right Here, Right Now with Tim Gosling
The director of Gosling Ltd reflects upon "an incredible debate between two titans of the classical world" at FOCUS/15.
Right Here, Right Now with Nicolò Rubelli
The CEO of the legendary Venetian textile house unveils new collections, including Rubelli's first-ever furniture range.
Right Here, Right Now with Edward Bulmer
Interior designer Edward Bulmer on why classical design is comfortable as well as beautiful, and the merits of his natural paint range.
Peacock Plumage
Flaunt your fabulous feathers. There’s something irresistibly alluring about jewel tones of jade and teal. Clockwise from top left: ‘Monkey Palm’ fabric, oasis, Halsted at Colony. ‘Nuno’ fabric, red/green, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler. ‘Luxe Alpaca’ fabric, oasis green, Robert Allen. ‘Miami’ wallcovering (105/3016), Cole and Son. ‘Blossom Frame’ fabric, oasis green, Beacon Hill. ‘Mosaic’ wallcovering (105/3016), Cole and Son.‘Tijuca …
Right Here, Right Now with Rosemary Hallgarten
Designer Rosemary Hallgarten on the Peruvian roots of her textile collections for Holland & Sherry.
Right Here, Right Now with Hannah Bowen
Hannah Bowen, designer at Scion, presents the brand's first children's collection.
Geological
Rock on with marble, agate and semi-precious stones. Because some things are better set in stone. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ‘Eternity’ wallcovering (ET205), Brian Yates. ‘Numi’ (W908/03), aster, Black Edition at Romo. ‘Agate’ fabric (10586.05), Nobilis. ‘Marble Emperador’ wallcovering (WP26880-006), Scalamandre at Colony. ‘Utopie’ fabric (10584.03), neige, Nobilis. ‘Jewel’ fabric (JEW/23), heather, Jason D’Souza. ‘Hermitage’ wallcovering (WHF 0003), grey agate, Fonthill …
Design Date – Jocelyne Sibuet
Jocelyne has run Maisons & Hotels Sibuet – a collection of some of the finest and most innovative hotels in France – for 31 years. From the Alps to Provence, each hotel brings out the history and character of the building as well as the wider traditions of the area, meaning that a stay is an enticing delve into the design history of the …
Right Here, Right Now with Andrew Hills
Andrew Hills, chairman of Porta Romana, on some new design directions
Right Here, Right Now with Giles Kime
"Focus isn't just useful, it's also great fun," says Homes & Gardens' Giles Kime
Right Here, Right Now with India Hicks
India Hicks on maximalism versus minimalism, and how that ties in to her new book, Island Style.
Design Date – Douglas Mackie
Douglas Mackie studied architecture at the University of Cambridge and subsequently worked in New York before setting up his interior design company in London in 1995. At his W1 offices, he has a team of ‘simply two'; he is super organised and involved with every aspect of each project. Douglas joins House & Garden editor Hatta Byng on Tuesday 22 September …
Win a Magnum of Champagne at FOCUS/15
Design Centre East is where inspiration meets innovation: visit 20 of its showrooms and ateliers during FOCUS/15 and you could win a magnum of champagne. Plus, everyone who completes the trail will head away with a beaded bracelet - just collect a bead in each showroom to make up a chic souvenir of your visit. Once you've collected all the beads, …
Looking Through a Kaleidoscope
Bold geometrics, hexagons and prisms add instant impact in 3D finishes and faceted shapes. Clockwise from top left: ‘Seurat’ fabric (33782-319), confetti, Jonathan Adler at Kravet. ‘Marquee’ fabric (4558-02), Chicago, Brentano at Altfield. ‘Prism’ wallcovering (105/9040), Cole & Son. ‘Rhodes Epingle’ border, Samuel & Sons Passementerie. ‘Bargello’ fabric, watermelon, Watts of Westminster. ‘Diablo’ fabric, multi, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler. …
Right Here, Right Now with Tim Butcher
"We're so proud to be here": Fromental's creative director on the opening of the brand's showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour Fromental, Third Floor, Centre Dome
Right Here, Right Now with Matthew Gomez
Turnell & Gigon's managing director on the fabric company's unique pop-up at this year's FOCUS/15
Right Here, Right Now with Jonathan Farrer
The owner of Interior Supply on new offerings at the showroom for FOCUS/15: "This year, we want to concentrate on Italian design". Interior Supply, Second Floor, North & Centre Domes
