Tag: LDW16
Glossy Posse
High-gloss finishes are setting the style agenda this season. Take the Signet range by Dakota Jackson for Decca Home: inspired by a classic signet ring, the side table features a flowing, curvilinear shape that is sculptural in nature. However it is the finish of high-impact polychrome lacquer that sets it apart. “The designs are sophisticated and yet there is a relaxed …
Cosmopolitan Chic
New arrival Elise Som’s collection of furniture and accessories is the epitome of cosmopolitan chic. Everything reflects the personal aesthetic of the interior designer founder Elise herself. The ‘Tavolo’ table was inspired by the bangles on her mother’s wrists while the ‘Dino’ chair (shown) was conceived after a trip to Africa. Elise Som, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Right Here, Right Now with Shona McKinney
The Design Centre "is the only place people come to," says the founder of new showroom arrival McKinney & Co.
Right Here, Right Now with Mark Abbott
"We're lucky to have the opportunity to do a wonderful show," says Abbott & Boyd's co-founder.
Right Here, Right Now with Birgit Israel
The designer's new showroom is open at Design Centre East: "It feels like a family here."
Clothe Your Walls
Fabric-wrapped walls are one of the hallmarks of a luxury interior, but thanks to technical innovation, it's now possible to have a fabric wallpaper, too. Zoffany's Akaishi collection, inspired by the design traditions of Japan, is constructed from fabrics developed with a jacquard weaving mill, mounted on to paper for ease of hanging. The pattern is either woven into the fabric …
High & Mighty
A reinvention of a 21st-century classic, the ‘Josephine X’ light by Jaime Hayón for Metalarte is a floor-standing version of the original 'Josephine', grown spectacularly in size to celebrate its 10th anniversary. With craftsmanship part of the modern luxury mantra, the ceramic lamp was made possible with the impeccable manufacturing expertise of Italian ceramics firm Bosa. 'Josephine X' is available in a commemorative limited edition of …
Stark Turns Storyteller
Founded in 1938, Stark Carpet had plenty of experience to draw on for its new book, Decorating with Carpets (Vendome Press). Over its history the US company has worked with the undisputed greats of American decorating, including Billy Baldwin and Dorothy Draper, and today collaborates with modern masters such as Steven Gambrel and Garrow Kedigian. The book aims to give rugs and carpets the …
Cucina Cool
A signature modern Italian look is effortlessly combined with the latest technology at new arrival Espresso Design. The interior design consultancy specialises in contemporary furniture for kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces. New products for spring include the ‘Elle’ (shown) and ‘Maxima’ ranges from Cesar, in tempered glass, lacquer and textured woods. In the new showroom in Design Centre East, check out …
In the Fold
The trend for geometrics is not confined to two-dimensional prints: it also springs to life in three dimensions, with products that have a faceted profile, or are inspired by the catwalk with origami-like pleats and folds. Although it looks as delicate as paper, Original BTC's 'Hatton' triple pendant (pictured top) is made from fine bone china, showcasing the incredible craftsmanship behind each piece …
Naturally Exotic
Natural wallcoverings always lend a certain integrity and calm to an interiors scheme, but the design direction for this season brings an exotic twist to the theme. Brands have gone beyond the mainstream to discover some unusual alternatives. Brian Yates' 'Rainbows' (pictured) combines bakbak (banana leaf) with recycled sari silks to create a colourful wallcovering where no two sections are the same; while Sabina Fay Braxton's latest …
Walking on Art
Bold, breathtaking and utterly original, Front Rugs has opened a new showroom that presents collections from renowned designers Jan Kath, Michaela Schleypen and Zoë Luyendijk. It is no wonder that they are known as ground-breaking. This ‘Angles’ rug by Jan Kath was inspired by the forms of Cubism, where colours were applied one over another to block out geometric angles …
