During one of my visits to our manufacturing plant in Georgia USA, it was brought to my attention just how much post-consumer carpets end up in landfill. In the UK around 400,000 tons of carpeting goes to landfill with a further 130,000 tons being incinerated with this number going up to over 1.8 million tons in the USA.
Founded in 1893 and based in Valencia, Spain – Mariner stands as example of tradition and innovation. Our craftsmanship knowledge mixing styles and periods creating one-of-a-kind furniture and lighting. Over 133 years the company is known for creativity and performance, blending traditional skills with latest and advanced materials.
The appeal of AEON stainless steel radiators and towel rails continues to grow. The striking collection of over 70 top quality models has been created, carefully crafted and hand-finished by heating experts to deliver warmth with style to homes and exclusive hotels.
One of the AEON collection’s statement designs is the Tardis; a truly bespoke vertical radiator that adds your own personal art piece to any room. AEON have been exploring ‘warm art’ with zanoogo.com who bring products and art together to delight and elevate everyday living. Choose the image you desire; a scenic landscape, an abstract design or an original artwork – anything is possible.
In a world dominated by mass production and fleeting trends, true luxury craftsmanship stands apart. It is not defined merely by a brand name or a price tag, but by the skill, care and story behind every creation. Luxury that endures is tangible, meaningful, and designed to last – a principle that guides every individual piece in two of the world’s most luxurious chess sets by Stirling1314. These are not just objects; they are heirlooms in the making, crafted to carry stories and inspire reflection for generations to come.
Christopher Ward’s C1 Bel Canto chiming watch revolutionised watchmaking on its release in 2022, bringing the art of <haute horlogerie> to more people than ever before. Its impact was so big that it won the ‘Petite Aiguille’ category at the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards – the ‘Oscars’ of watchmaking.
In the world of high-end interior design, the bathroom has transitioned from a utilitarian necessity to a private sanctuary—a place where the frantic pace of modern life is exchanged for the restorative power of water and solitude. At the forefront of this evolution for nearly three decades has been The Albion Bath Company. For the readers of The Art of Design, Albion represents a rare intersection of traditional British craftsmanship and cutting-edge material science.
With over 30 years of experience, Gartec supplies and installs high-quality residential platform lifts for townhouses, family homes and premium new builds. Designed to integrate seamlessly into the home, our lifts help architects and interior designers create accessible, future-ready spaces without compromising on style. Offering everyday convenience now and long-term flexibility later, they’re a smart addition to any forever home, enhancing usability and adding lasting value.
In a design era shaped by clean lines, personalised living spaces and seamless integration of technology and style, the Qudos Collection stands at the forefront of contemporary British fireplace innovation. Founded by a team of artisan designers with a shared passion for craftsmanship, engineering excellence and modern aesthetics, Qudos delivers a refined balance of beauty, performance, and meticulous detail.
For Christophe Carpente, architecture has always been a conversation between people and place. French-born and Swiss-trained, he began his career shaping environments for global luxury brands, bringing architectural precision, technical discipline and a nuanced understanding of spatial narrative to over 500 retail projects for houses including Burberry, Cartier, De Beers, Dunhill and Christian Lacroix.
French Bedroom has expanded its bestselling Gustavian Collection with the introduction of Gustavian Dark, a new range of six timeless designs. Reimagined from the original Gustavian pieces, Gustavian Dark features a deeper, more dramatic finish. The collection preserves the timeless charm and softly patinated elegance of its predecessor, while introducing an added sense of decadence and splendour.