So firstly I would like to wish all my readers a Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed all the festivities. I realised today that I haven’t posted anything yet this year and I apologise for this but I have been pretty busy working on some articles that I
Interior Accessories
Felt Homewares and Interior Surfaces
Award winning designer-maker Selina Rose uses cutting-edge technology to create intricately cut felt homewares and bespoke interior surfaces for residential and contract interiors. Her fabulous felt surfaces are suitable for a broad range of interior applications including rugs, acoustic wall panels, window treatments, room dividers, table runners, lighting and upholstery. All products are
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Wallcoverings
3D Wall Panels from 3DWalldecor
These 3D wall panels are manufactured by a young design company called 3DWallDecor, which is based in the Netherlands. Since 2010, the company has been providing an innovative range of three dimensional wall panels made of environmentally friendly bamboo pulp. The panels are modular, easy to apply and paintable and are suitable for decorating walls
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Bathroom
Freestanding His and Hers Sinks by Vitruvit
If my house was big enough to have a bathroom with enough space for two separate wash basins, this is definitely something that would be high up on my priority list. These free-standing his and hers basins from Vitruvit come in polished white Carrara marble as well as other marble varieties and have square or
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Flooring
Trend for knitting in interiors
I’ve been meaning to write a blog about this trend for a while as it is probably one of my favourite trends of 2010. I am a big fan of knitting despite the fact that I am not exactly what you would call proficient in my knitting skills. A scarf is about as far as
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Wallcoverings
Ceramic Floral Tiles by Lafabbrica Spa
I recently wrote an article for Designer magazine on the trend towards textured wallcoverings. Unfortunately I had already submitted the article before I came across these beautiful tiles by Italian tile manufacturer Lafabbrica Spa. I haven’t come across any tiles like this before. The intricate floral relief pattern is subtle yet very striking and adds
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Flooring
Wavy wooden flooring
This wavy flooring design is the latest addition to Nolte Parket‘s wooden flooring range. Featuring a smooth undulating edge that mimics the grain of the wood the Oak Elegance floor is available as a kit and comes in a variety of options, from rustic solid planks to rare, custom-made hardwoods.
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Heating
Chagall radiator by Aestus
Chagall is one of the latest designer radiators to be added to the Hotech collection by Aestus. More than just a radiator, Chagall pushes the boundaries of functionality into the realm of high-design and contemporary art. It was created to add that little something extra to the home environment over and above the practical requirements
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Kitchen
Ekokook Kitchen for better waste disposal
Designed by Victor Massip and Laurent Lebot of design studio Faltazi, assisted by Céline Bécu, Arthur Senant and Danielle Wielezynski, the Ekokook kitchen concept was developed as an entrant in the annual VIA Carte Blanche awards, which recognises young talent, promotes French creation and awards a grant to designers whose originality and maturity of creative
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Colour
Polish interiors range
I’m a big fan of Polish design so when I received a press release from Laskowscy Design about their furniture now being available in the UK I knew it deserved a blog post. Distributed by the Muslavi Gallery, the stunning powder coated furniture and interior accessories are designed by award-winning Polish artist and designer Remigiusz
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Wallcoverings
Spin Collective Wall Stickers
Quotes and Words is a new wall sticker collection from the Spin Collective, ideal for use in residential interiors, office spaces and retail outlets. Made from high quality matt vinyl, the decals are an easy alternative to paint and wallpaper and add a touch of glamour, a bit of chic or just a cool
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Appliances
Gorenje’s Swarovski Refrigeration
Gorenje, the Slovenian manufacturer famed for its creative and innovative appliances, has recently launched its new CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements refrigeration range. The range features two stunning statement fridge freezers. The new NRK67358SB features 3,500 CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements for an understated sparkle, whilst the two metre tall premium NRK26000SB features 26,000 anthracite CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements in
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Appliances
Union Jack Interiors
To be honest I’m not a massive fan of incorporating too much nationalist or patriotic paraphernalia into interior design schemes as it can be a little overbearing. However, when used sparingly as statement pieces I have to admit it can look quite striking. I do have a bit of a penchant for blue, red and
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Uncategorized
Dieter Rams: 10 Principles for Good Design
Dieter Rams, head of design at Braun, the German consumer electronics manufacturer, is one of the most influential industrial designers of the late 20th century. Below are his 10 principles for good design: Good design is innovative. Good design makes a product useful. Good design is aesthetic. Good design makes a product understandable. Good design
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Uncategorized
Pantone notebooks
I have to admit to a guilty secret here…I am a secret stationery geek! Ever since I was young I have absolutely adored stationery and there was no better time for me than the first week back at school after the summer holidays. Going shopping to buy all those new notepads and pens was one
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Lighting
Melt Meee chandelier
With its Melt Meee chandelier, Andromeda presents a new collection of lighting that combines hand-made glass with visionary style. The collection consists of four different models with a choice of three, eight, 16 or 24 lights and is available in seven sophisticated colours. A traditional chandelier has been reinterpreted and given a sinister and gothic
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Wallcoverings
White board your walls
IdeaPaint is a single-coat, roller-applied paint that transforms any smooth surface into a high-performance, dry-erase writing board. Allowing any brainstorming or creative process to be big and bold, IdeaPaint creates dynamic environments within corporate, educational and home settings, such as conference rooms or hallways, home offices, hospital waiting areas and kids’ bedrooms. IdeaPaint is available
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Bathroom
Vitamin washbasin
Ukrainian designer Ekateryna Sokolova has a number of conceptual washbasin designs in her portfolio, all of which seem to take inspiration directly from nature. The Vitamin washbasin is reminiscent of the layers of sedimentary rock that form part of the Earth’s crust.
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Furniture
Saucy Seating
Bored with her nine to five office job, Aiveen Daly enrolled in an evening class in upholstery and before long was making a living modernising vintage furniture to create a collection of one-off collectible pieces. Including chairs, headboards, ottomans and later, silk lampshades, the collection is inspired by Saville Row tailoring and couture gowns. The
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Trend
Mars Vs Venus
Most designers accept the fact that it is their job to create products that meet the needs of the user. However, some believe that a deeper understanding is required around design and gender. In the July issue of Designer magazine I ask whether gender dialogue is largely missing from the design world. Click the image
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Wallcoverings
Solid Metal Mosaic Tiles
Australian company Alloy Design specializes in contemporary metal tiles, stainless steel homewares and accessories. The solid metal mosaic tiles are sleek, stylish and bring a sophisticated sheen to any interior or exterior surface that dares to don them. The tiles are available in stainless steel, copper, brass and titanium and in a variety of sizes.
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Books
Archie Grand Notebooks
Archie Grand is a Scandinavian notebook maker that produces a variety of notebooks for shopaholics, artists, fashionistas and 55 other breeds of charlatans, scoundrels and luminaries. The idea for these notebooks came about when Archie Grand was studying at Central St Martins and The Royal College of Art in London. Having met some of the characters
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Furniture
Stackable bookcase
Studio Dror is a multi-disciplinary design studio specialising in product design, architecture and art direction. Based in New York and run under the direction of Dror Benshetrit, Studio Dror has an impressive list of clients from Cappellini, Boffi and Alessi to Levi’s, Swarovski and Target. The Stack bookcase was designed for Target as part of
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Flooring
Vintage leather flooring
Designed for use in very exclusive and premium environments, TING’s luxury leather flooring is a bespoke product that is handmade in London. The company which specialises in luggage, belts, wallets and home accessories has extended its remit and branched out into flooring that reuses vintage leather belts to create a beautiful, glossy and hard-wearing material.