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For this project in Hungary, the end user spends a significant part of his time in a villa with direct water connection on the shores of Lake Balaton, 45 minutes drive from Budapest.
The covered terrace, which can be opened from 3 sides and can be shaded on all surfaces, serves as an exclusive dining and lounge area, where the family spends most of the day to relax and chill.
The protagonist of this special interior is the dual-function Fusiontables dining table, which invites up to 10 family members or invited guests to an exciting game of billiards after a cozy dinner – while admiring the stunning view of Lake Balaton.
Fusion Tables Design Hungary, the exclusive importer of Fusiontables in the country, has installed the unique configuration: the height-adjustable “MetalLine / WhiteMat / Vintage / REVERSO Rock” table with an EasyLift system built into the legs, the fusion storage cabinet for the clever storage of cues and table tops, the design FUSION chairs and the FUSION bench.
By these lockdown times such a place can become soon a Must to enjoy nice moments with family and friends without leaving the country.
The motto of the Hungarian Fusiontables partner translated into English: “shapes and games”, referring to the contemporary and unique design of the Fusiontables dining tables, as well as their versatility.
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Situated in an exclusive area of Dubai on the striking man-made Palm Jumeirah, sits a stunning, contemporary apartment. This newly built modern home exudes a sophisticated feel, which perfectly matches its glamorous location. Positioned in the heart of the sandy island, the property’s expansive sea views are perfect for busy professionals seeking a relaxing evening after a long day in the city’s bustling business district.
Having recently undergone a full renovation, Heritage Brass was selected to supply the cabinet handles, knobs and electrical accessories for the project. Working in seamless harmony, a Satin Nickel finish was used throughout to achieve a sleek and sophisticated feel. With its honeyed grey tone, the finish closely matches the warming shades found within the marble surfaces to deliver a considered interior that matches perfectly.
Choosing white as a base colour, the customer opted for cabinets in a dark navy blue, which brought depth and an added interest to the rooms. Deco Cabinet Pull Handles in a Satin Nickel finish were used in the kitchen, with Victorian Cabinet Knobs completing the cabinetry. This sleek finish was carried through to the bathroom, creating a cohesive look across the apartment. The slim profiled, round edged Studio Range of Sockets and Switches in the matching Satin Nickel finish completed the rooms, ensuring an elegant, considered and contemporary look was achieved in this luxury apartment.
Photography by Claudie Strydom
Prices
Studio Switches & Sockets in Satin Nickel starts from £25.82
Deco Cabinet Pull in Satin Nickel starts from £14.76
Victorian Cabinet Knob with Base in Satin Nickel starts from £4.55
www.m-marcus.com/heritage-brass
01834 457 900
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The Wandsworth Residential Project with Havwoods
Located in the bustling centre of London is the beautiful Wandsworth Residential project. This stunning Victorian property in the capital has recently been transformed into a modern family home.
With a design brief to increase the appearance of light and space through a neutral and more minimalist colour palette, Havwoods was specified to provide a seamless wood flooring solution.
Delivering an understated and flowing appeal, Fendi Herringbone from the popular Venture Plank collection was chosen for this contemporary and characterful home. Used across the entrance hall, kitchen, downstairs toilet and living room of the house, these exquisite planks exude an effortless feel throughout.
Selected for its popular and on-trend herringbone design, the boards offer the perfect balance of warmth, texture and tone, showcasing a more spacious and contemporary look and feel across each of the chosen rooms.
Delivering complete cohesion, the flooring runs from the large bay window at the front of the property right through to the crittal steel doors in the kitchen at the rear. Perfectly complemented by black accents, classic panelling and a selection of soft-toned accessories, these luxurious boards are the ideal choice for those looking for a design-orientated, minimalist scheme. Suitable for use with underfloor heating or as cladding, these UV oiled planks reflect the natural light beautifully. With the help of Havwoods, this contemporary London home will benefit from a long-lasting, timeless wooden surface for many years to come.
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Europe’s largest dedicated kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms exhibition kbb Birmingham, will be returning from 6-9th March 2022. Taking place at the NEC, kbb Birmingham will feature over 300 exhibitors across 26 different product categories, featuring the very latest innovations and cutting-edge design trends in the KBB sector for 2022.
kbb Birmingham will feature an unrivalled selection of Europe’s most established and prestigious brands, well known to the interior design community and all conveniently housed under one roof. Confirmed exhibitors include Quooker, Capel, Electrolux, Davroc and Caesarstone, as well as a number of up-and-coming brands within the sector. Many exhibitors will be offering visitors a first look at their new product launches and sharing the very best in KBB industry trends and award-winning designs. To view the latest list of exhibitors, visit the kbb Birmingham website.
kbb Birmingham Sales Director Jon Johnston comments;
“We are looking forward to reuniting the industry for 4 days of unrivalled networking and specifying. For many of our exhibitors this will be the first opportunity they’ve had to showcase their latest products and services, following an unprecedented 2 years. kbb Birmingham offers an unbeatable opportunity for the interior design community to meet in-person with valued partners, colleagues and suppliers – we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.”
Commitment to Safety
Informa Markets, the organisers of kbb Birmingham, have introduced Informa AllSecure, a series of best practice guidelines and industry standards for all event teams to adopt post Covid-19. As a result, there are 2 key differences that exhibitors and visitors will notice when attending kbb Birmingham:
• All aisles have been widened to 4m across the show floor to allow for easier density management and physical distancing, should this be recommended by local government at the time of the show.
• Physical visitor and exhibitor badges will be replaced by digital badges that can be accessed on any smart phone. All visitors will be encouraged to register online rather than registering when they arrive at the event.
Kbb Birmingham Sales Director Jon Johnston continues;
“Our Informa AllSecure guidelines ensure enhanced health and safety standards. Whether they are exhibitors, visitors, speakers or sponsors, we want all our customers to come to kbb Birmingham to connect, learn and do business, safely and with confidence.”
The AllSecure best practice standards raise the bar on delivering safe, hygienic, productive and high-quality organised event experiences. This new standard is now being adopted by key stakeholders in the events industry worldwide and will continue to be updated as new ideas emerge. More information on the 10 key principles that make up the AllSecure policy can be found on the kbb website here.
Product Innovations
During the four-day event, the kbb Innovation Awards 2022, in partnership with Blum, will also be taking place. The awards honour the best and most innovative ideas in the KBB industry, recognising the most creative and ground-breaking solutions. Entries for the Innovation Awards will be accepted until 14th January 2022, when their panel of judges will create a shortlist of forward-thinking designs to put forward. Visitors will be able to see the shortlisted products at the show to get an essential preview of some of the most cutting-edge product design from the KBB sector. Details around submissions and entry requirements can be found on the kbb Birmingham website.
For more information on kbb Birmingham 2022, please visit www.kbb.co.uk
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The design industry will once again be able to meet in person and be updated on the latest surface materials and designs when the Surface Design Show returns to the Business Design Centre from 8-10 February 2022.
Over 120 exhibitors will be exhibiting, including 35 new talents at the UK’s leading event for architects and designers. Many of the exhibitors will bring to the show a range of new product launches, inspired by the show’s theme ‘Sense of Place’ with the goal of putting humanity and the planets wellbeing at the heart of all decision making.
Surface Matter will be displaying its sweet material pop up shop stand. The stand is inspired by Surface matter’s material studio in London Fields which is described by architects and designers as a ‘sweet shop for materials’.
Hosting debates, panels, trend forecasts and insights into the latest surface design innovations, the Main Stage is at the heart of the Show. There will be 16 presentations on the Main Stage during the 2 ½ days of the Show. The Opening Night debate highlights a younger generation of architects and designers and is entitled Climate Change and Future Proofing. New to Surface Design Show is a series of Legends Live interviews where an industry personality meets and chats with their ‘legend’.
One of the highly anticipated and unique parts of the show is the New Talent section. Supporting new talent is a key focus for Surface Design Show. This year over 30 participants, will display a range of sophisticated and innovative designs, from textile designs featuring augmented reality to 3d tiles of eco resin and waste materials. Many of the participants this year also show a recurring focus of using natural materials and dyes.
New Talent is curated by Trendease International and held in Partnership with Canon UK.
Each year visitors also look forward to Surface Spotlight Live, a focal point of inspiration for designers to touch and compare the very latest material prototypes. Surface Spotlight Live will highlight the Show’s ‘Sense of Place’ theme and will be curated again by trend and colour expert Sally Angharad and held in Partnership with CD (UK).
2022 will be the 10th anniversary of the Surface Design Awards which is therefore fitting that it received a record number of entries.
All the finalists, including the new Architectural Photography Award, will be featured on a display stand with Surface Design Show.
Registration to attend the show is now open here
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- Could you name and describe the area where the house is located?
A penthouse in the middle of an African city surrounded by sea … Luanda. Luanda is a city of many cultures, with people who are natives are as well as may others who seek a life that only African can give. It is an intense city where human warmth and joy fill us with everything that is beautiful. We love working in Africa!
- Could you describe the layout? (size in square meters, open plan, number of bedrooms, bathroom etc.)
It is about 500m² over two floors. 2 living rooms (one of which is also a dedicated TV area), a dining room, a guest bathroom, an office, a kitchen, and dining area and four ensuite bedrooms. The exterior spaces, including the pool and the balconies that surround the apartment, have an absolutely breathtaking view.
- Were there any special requests from the homeowners, and if so, how did you answer to the requests in the final design?
In this case, we knew the clients well as we had done several projects for the family already. So we knew we could design and get creative … !
- What was the inspiration behind the project?
The location itself, its colors and natural diversity were the starting point. The origins are always a great inspiration, in Africa, even more so.
- What type of materials did you decide to use in this project, and why?
For this apartment we worked with everything from pure linen to ancient African cloths even to fish skin. We wanted local animals to have a presence, with the cheetah in an especially prominent place, but also the ostrich, their eggs … everything reminds us of the special location we are in.
- How would you define the style of this home?
We feel that this house fits into a modern eclectic style.
- What type of colors did you decide to use in this house, and why?
In terms of color palette, the inspiration lies in olive, gold, silver, copper, all mixed with timeless white. It is these tones that create the atmosphere.
- What was the biggest challenge you faced?
The biggest challenge was undoubtedly setting up the project, due to local logistical difficulties. Projects abroad bring some extra challenges, but give us great pleasure to accomplish.
• What do you like the most about this project? Doing a project in a country we love so much. Angola!
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Destilat Design Studio
The apartment and its three-sided terrace sail like a yacht above the rooftops of Vienna.
An exciting interplay of luxurious materials and simple forms is the common thread running through the interior of this penthouse. The design is inspired by the location and characteristics of the approximately 165 m2 living area and 380 m2 terrace area, including an outdoor sauna, whirlpool, and infinity pool. Located on the 9th and 10th floors of a new building, the apartment and its three-sided terrace sail like a yacht above the rooftops of Vienna, and thus also a little aloof.Many of the custom-made wooden fixtures are perceived as floating – from the dressing room and bedroom with en-suite bathroom, to the boudoir with a luxurious dressing table. Plenty of storage space and many a hidden door have been invisibly built into the wall using laminated walnut. The earthy wood elements form a clear contrast to the floors: shiny bright and large-format porcelain stoneware (with a marble look) in the representation rooms, and high-pile velour in the private rooms. These materials offer subtle nods to the 70s, with backlit mirrors.
The spacious eat-in kitchen also has a ship-like appearance. Behind white high-gloss fronts, its dark walnut interior has been intricately designed, down to the smallest detail.
The central element of the living room is the bioethanol fireplace. Slightly elevated, set in a light marble base, it is backed by a large-format, dark porcelain stoneware wall with a marble look, which, in addition to the flames, also reflects the material aesthetics of classical modernism. The base is also the first step of the metal staircase to the upper floor, whose filigree strut railing takes on a supporting role and makes the structure appear weightless.
Once again, this project was about distilling a coherent whole from the clients’ many ideas; focusing their vision and guiding them in their decision-making process.
Technical sheet
Location: Vienna, Austria
Area of project: 165 m2 living area and 380 m2 terrace area (1.800 sq.ft./4.100sq.ft. )
Project Team: Harald Hatschenberger, Sophie Kessler
Client: privat
Photographer: Monika Nguyen
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Working closely with established interior designers dkinteriors, Diana Blanchard and Anastasia Antonova Design, Detail Lighting specified the lighting for this impressive South Kensington residential property. Elevating the ambience of each and every room – from the bathroom suites and an open-plan kitchen to an atrium and walk-in wine cellar, Detail Lighting provided technical back-up and developed bespoke lighting solutions that were strongly guided by the client’s likes and dislikes.
Incorporating numerous special finishes and modifications to standard products to ensure the lighting effect was just right, Detail Lighting carefully worked to pair suitable products with the function of each space.
In the beautifully designed contemporary kitchen, where the lighting was especially important to create a bright environment with no shadows, the Corona Pro product was installed alongside discreet undercabinet LED strips to deliver an impeccably lit space. A best-selling product in Detail Lighting’s expansive portfolio, Corona Pro was used throughout the property in various wattages depending on the ceiling height, whilst bespoke finishes and colours were provided to complement the interior scheme and paints used.
Statement wall finishes meant carefully positioned and planned lighting was required to minimise the impact of the light products themselves, meaning the eye is drawn to the décor and detailing of the interior. A perfect example of this intelligently planned lighting, a hidden LED was integrated into the staircase to accentuate the handrail, accompanied by trimless cu-blok lights on each step acting as discreet orientation lighting.
Illuminating the walk-in wardrobe and dressing area, linear LEDs were carefully added to joinery and combined with over-head lighting to create a functional and appealing lighting scheme.
Careful consideration was required for this project to ensure a seamless lighting and controls package, to achieve this Detail Lighting worked closely with the AV integration firm and conducted various testing to ensure that the dimming and scene setting would work perfectly and achieve the client’s desired aesthetic.
Established in 2000, Detail Lighting offers beautiful, functional lighting design that separates projects from the ordinary.
Supplying the commercial, hospitality and residential sector, Detail Lighting combines unparalleled expertise with a comprehensive portfolio of stylish, technical and well-designed products to deliver the very best in LED lighting solutions.
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Multi-functional and open-plan kitchens are now one of the top design requests among Drew Forsyth & Co customers. As we’ve all been getting used to spending more time at home over the last 18 months or so, the way we use our kitchen and living spaces has also adapted, with this trend set to develop further into 2022.
“We’re predicting a big rise in broken-plan living in 2022, as homeowners seek to create multi-functional spaces with added privacy,” explains George Forsyth, MD of Drew Forsyth & Co.
“A lot of projects now ask for an open-plan layout, perhaps merging the living room by knocking the adjacent wall down, and incorporating seating areas and large islands. And now we are seeing a definite shift from open-plan to broken-plan too. This is a likely result of working from home more and the completely open-plan layout now allowing for cosy or quiet areas.
“The good news is that it’s possible to have the best of both worlds, by being clever with the use of space and zoning areas to allow for a greater sense of privacy, while retaining the best elements of open-plan, including light, space and flow.”
Here are five ways to make a broken-plan kitchen and living space work in your home:
- Use freestanding shelving units or seating areas to act as a natural division between cooking and dining.
- Make use of glass to create a partition without blocking sightlines.
- Incorporate varying floor and ceiling heights to create a split-level layout.
- Use an island or peninsula as a multi-functional way to zone while creating extra storage and worktop space for work, rest and play.
- Create a social space, with a dedicated seating area that can be used for mealtimes, as well as working from home and the kids’ homework.
Drew Forsyth furniture is bespoke, with prices starting from around £30,000 for a complete kitchen. For more design ideas see www.drewforsyth.co.uk or call 01422 842206.
