Tag: FOCUS/17
Turn up the Power
When playful patterns and exuberant colours converge, it creates a design scheme that fizzes with energy. Design studios have used a patchwork of references and cultural inspirations to bring unity in a collaged world. It doesn't matter where the influences stem from – the Orient, the Middle East or the bright colour of the carnival – it all comes together …
Uplifting Pattern
New to George Spencer Designs is Quercus & Co, a Sydney-based design studio founded by Adam Jones, a graduate of Textile Art at Goldsmiths College in London. Adam spent years working as a decorative painter – a pedigree that shows in wallcoverings such as ‘Tapestry’, pictured, which is based on an ink and watercolour drawing of a faded kilim, giving …
A Starburst of Shells
A-list decorator Paolo Moschino knows a thing or two about stunning interiors. Step inside his harmonious showroom, Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam Ltd, to see his skill in putting decorative elements together: this season sees a continuation of an intention to feature some of the best craftsmanship from around the world, with natural materials a key influence. With a frame embellished …
Right Here, Right Now with Bernie de Le Cuona
"It's very exciting to have an amazing resource all in one place," says de Le Cuona's founder about Design. Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
Shimmer & Shine
Sophisticated metallics glitter and wink, bringing a subtle, luxe elegance. Bring some art deco-inspired pattern to a scheme with Ann Sacks' glazed porcelain 'Ermanno' tiles (top), available from West One Bathrooms, or add an understated glimmer with Misia's 'Geiko' fabric (centre), available from Colony, which is dotted with spangles, or Nobilis' 'Haiku' (bottom), with its waves of hand-drawn lines. West One …
Bloomsbury meets Santa Barbara
Based in Santa Barbara, family-owned Raoul Textiles is a new addition to the Turnell & Gigon showroom. The US company is world-famous for vibrant fabrics, hand printed on Belgian linen: every step of the process, from the earliest sketches to the original ink recipes, is still completed by hand in the factory. 'Percy', pictured, is part of the Blooms & …
Right Here, Right Now with George Khachfe
"There's no way I would go anywhere else. This is the place where the top names have to be." The CEO of Flexform on a new brand to discover, a newly expanded showroom, and a look to the future.
Naturally Timeless
To give a sense of solidity and permanence to an interior, there’s nothing like stone, as Artisans of Devizes knows only too well. The Wiltshire flooring company has opened its first London showroom in Design Centre East, which is a feast for the eyes, with a patchwork of natural stone flooring that illustrates the beauty and versatility of the material. …
Right Here, Right Now with Tim Walters
"It's more of a family, in some senses," says George Spencer Designs' managing director about Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. "I love it here."
Beyond Books
Don’t miss a new pop-up salon in the Bookshop, masterminded by Miles de Lange. Powerfully tactile furniture and sculptural objects by Alexander Lamont take centre stage: this 'Etched' twin console in patinated steel console and 'Gemstone' straw marquetry mirror are paired with surreal and exuberant 'Biophilia' wallpaper by Kit Miles, whose technique combines hand-drawing with digital processes. Bookshop, Ground Floor, North …
