Lauren Holmes

The Telguard range of telephone, GSM, and soon to be released, SIP based intercom systems are suitable for new build or retro fit. Designed, developed and manufactured in the UK since 1992 we have provided entry solutions for thousands of projects nationally and overseas.

The telephone based system plugs in to a standard analogue telephone socket or phone system extension and the GSM system requires a SIM card. The SIP product requires a Broadband connection and a link to the LAN or local Wi-Fi. The only other requirement is for local power and the intercom can be installed. Continue Reading

Suppliers of artwork, mirrors and bric-a-brac, Portobello Art is an artwork consultant with nearly 30 years experience in the interior design, hotel and leisure industries. Specialising in producing bespoke artwork, Portobello Art design, source and manufacture images to meet a detailed brief, taking schemes from the concept stage through to production and installation.

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With a bright Country Fair theme, this year’s Manchester Furniture Show (17 – 19 July, Manchester Central), promises to be a fun show with serious exhibitors and new designs that will have buyers eager to take in all the attractions.

The 2015 Show was a big success for both exhibitors and visitors and as a result the main hall for the up-coming 2016 show had a rapid sell out.  The exhibitor list is again full of some of the leading names in furniture and interior furnishings from the UK and Europe, including Baker, Westbridge, Buoyant, Gallery Direct, Lebus, Morris, Nolte, Kingstown, Rauch, Furmanac, Wood Brothers and Whitemeadow, all of whom return having had a successful show last year. Continue Reading

Since 1895, Wesley Barrell have been handcrafting beautiful bespoke upholstery in Oxfordshire so it’s no surprise they are one of the UK’s foremost makers of timeless sofas and armchairs.Every piece of furniture demonstrates a commitment to the highest levels of craftsmanship, great British design and the best quality materials that truly respect the company’s rich heritage. Continue Reading

“When you have a portrait in your house, it’s static and doesn’t change,” says Moroccan-born artist, Ghizlan El Glaoui. “My portraits change throughout the day, changing with you. The painting becomes a light in your house – bright during the day and abstract at night. It is a piece of artwork but also an installation that changes with the time of the day or the mood of whoever is in the room.” Continue Reading