Interiors Monthly January 2015

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Judging by the flood of information I received last month on products thatmanufacturers will introduce at the varioustrade shows this month, there is a definitemood of optimism among manymanufacturers.

Introducing a new product is an expensivebusiness and is not undertaken lightly bycompanies. With so many products about tobe unveiled, the manufacturers havecalculated that there is an appetite forproducts that wasn’t there a few years ago,when new product development was put onthe back burner and existing ranges weretweaked or the archives raided.

Obviously the proof of the pudding will be seen in the coming months when thoseproducts make it on to shopfloors, but itbodes well for 2015.

As you will see on p14, there has been an

element of consolidation in the Belgiancarpet sector, with Lano buying McThree’sBajong. Whether this is the start of a widerreduction in over-capacity (there have beensome delicious cross-border manufacturer/retailer combination rumours recently) or justMcThree concentrating on its core rugoperations, remains to be seen.

As you read this there will be less than aweek to go before the first January FurnitureShow takes place, marking the 25th year afurniture show has been held at the NEC inJanuary.

The facts that the show sold-out in thetime that it did and the organiser has alreadybooked Halls 4 and 5 for next year, showsthat January is the month the industrywanted for the event and the NEC is theplace it wanted it to be.

Reducing the exhibition to three daysshould make those days busier, even if it maycause some problems for those trying to lookat as many stands as possible.

Finally, if you were looking for a new storeand came across a disused power station,would it even be on your radar? See p126 tosee how it can, and has been done, to greateffect by Kare in Munich.

The level of products thatmanufacturers are gearingup to launch this monthbodes well for 2015


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ROYAL COIL MATTRESSES

CONTENTS


INSIDE THIS ISSUENEWS7 Carpetright to offer IFC

10 Profits rise for Leekes

14 Big spend on advertising

FEATURES24 Flooring

Innovations@Domotex

32 UpholsteryVale-Bridgecraft’s show centres; Fibreline’s cushions; Sir Kenneth Grange and Jack Smith’s work for Modus; Michael Sodeau’s Lily chair

48 Beds and bedroomRest Assured gets GHI approval and innovations from Hypnos and Kaymed

58 Wood and laminateLatest designs

60 PreviewThe AIS Furniture Show; IFFS/AFS; Spring Fair; Maison & Objet

67 Show guideHall plans, listings and profiles for the January Furniture Show

118 LVTCreating desired effects

122 ProtectionCaring for furniture

126 RetailKare’s flagship of flagships and Living Divani and Boffi’s joint venture in London

REGULARS19 Warranties

20 New products

NEXT ISSUEJanuary Furniture Show review

Domotex review

IMM Cologne review

INTERIORS MONTHLY JANUARY 2015


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NEWS


New edition: Ulster Carpets has relaunched its consumer website,giving it the look of a glossy interiors magazine. The new look reflects thecurrent Ulster brand, showcasing both contemporary ranges such asBoho Collection and more traditional ranges such as Glenmoy.Functionality has been improved, allowing consumers to search by style,colour and range. It will automatically generate coordinating carpetoptions and allow customers to order samples. An Inspiration sectionfeatures trends, new images and an interior planner to aid choosing theright carpet and a blog hosting a range of topics from advice on vintagestyling to upcycling ideas. For the first time, Ulster Carpets is live onFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest, and will be sharing companynews, range launches and interiors advice and inspiration.

Carpetright to take IFCroute as part of revampCarpetright was due to follow theexample of ScS and offer customersinterest free credit, as Interiors Monthlywent to press.

The chain was due to launch IFC onBoxing Day after a trial in Scotland.ScS has made much of its ability tooffer shoppers combinations ofproducts for a ‘per month’ price.

The move is part of plans by WilfWalsh, Carpetright chief executive, torelaunch the brand in 2015, competingon price and customer service andoverhauling its product offer ‘whileretaining [its] well-established valueheritage’.

‘We believe that, with a wellresearched and well executed strategy,we can begin to reshape Carpetrightto ensure the business fully capitaliseson its market leading position. These changes will take time to takefull effect but we are absolutely

focused on maintaining the recentimprovements in the performance ofthe group, as well as devoting ourenergies to revitalising our brand andoperations in line with contemporarycustomer expectations. As a team weare excited by the potential that existsand are concentrating hard onexecution of this new strategy as weenter 2015,’ says Walsh.

His comments came after the chainsaw underlying UK operating profitsincrease from £5.5m to £7.3m in thesix months to 25 October. Like for likesales rose by 6.5%. Total UK sales were5% higher at £194.2m. Some 290 of its463 UK stores have now beenmodernised.

European operations returned to theblack, recording an operating profit of£100,000 in the period compared to aloss of £1.4m last time.

Walsh expects full year profits to be

towards the upper end of forecasts of£8m-£11m.

Meanwhile, founder Lord Harris cuthis and his family’s shareholding inCarpetright last month, despite thevalue of shares being almost a thirdlower than earlier in the year.

In December Harris Ventures soldtwo major chunks of shares, reducingits shareholding to below 3%. Asrecently as 13 August Lord Harris andMartin Harris owned 19.33% of thechain’s shares, including HarrisVenture’s 12.5% shareholding.

Since Lord Harris stepped down asnon-executive chairman in September,the family has steadily reduced itsshareholding despite the weak shareprice. At about the time of the sharesale Carpetright shares were £3.53 –32% lower than year before. The 52-week high was £628.5 on 3 Aprilwith a low of £3.0075 on 13 October.

Student design competitionNew Design Britain hassecured it first commercialtie-up. The five finalists fromthe accessories category ofthe awards will have theopportunity to showcasetheir designs in an exclusivecommercial space on theAchica website.

‘We are extremely proudand excited to have Achica’ssupport as sponsor of ouraccessories category. As amarket-leading online brand,we are thrilled to have itshelp in bringing graduatedesign talent to the forefrontof the international interiorsindustry,’ says Allie Little, NewDesign Britain programmecurator.

‘Good design is at the heartof the Achica philosophy andas a British company, we aredelighted to give somethingback by supporting thedesign stars of the future.Achica has a captive marketof almost five million diversebut discerning membersacross Europe and it is theperfect platform to showcasethe best of British graduatetalent,’ says Liam Butler,Achica brand director.

New Design Britain has sixcategories: accessories,furniture, fabrics, surfaces,interior design andarchitecture. Finalists willexhibit their work in the NewDesign Britain showcase atthe May Design Series show.

Commercial prize fordesign competition

Alexander & JamesPresents the new Lancaster for 2015

Showing in January Furniture Show, Birmingham NEC, Hall 1 stand 1B20

www.alexanderandjames.net

Come and visit us at the January Furniture Show, Birmingham NEC, Hall 1, Stand 1B30

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Leekes’ profitsjump to £2.3mInteriors chain Leekes has seen profits leap in the first halfof the year. EBITDA rose by £1.5m to £2.3m in the sixmonths the end of September.

Like for like sales increased by 8%. Although turnoverfigures were not disclosed, the chain had sales of £51.29min the year to 31 March 2013.

Leekes says its investment in marketing has seen‘particularly strong performances in the larger investmentcategories, typically linked to home-moving, such as fittedkitchens, where sales have grown by 30%, as well as ourfurniture departments, conservatories, windows anddoors, and bathrooms, which have all achieved doubledigit sales growth.’

It has made substantial investments over the past fewyears with the opening of a flagship store in Coventry in2012, a £1m modernisation programme at the Cross Handsstore and the refurbishment of furniture floors in theMelksham, Bilston and Llantrisant branches.

‘We are delighted to see that this continuing investmentis having a significant effect on both our sales andprofitability and positions us perfectly to take advantageof the more active housing market,’ says Emma Leeke,Leekes Retail md.

The chain’s strong performance has continued to buildwith sales in November up by £1m. There has been growthacross its categories, including further rises in upholsteryand bed departments and good dining and bedroomfurniture sales growth after a period of level sales.

‘This continued and accelerating sales growth means that we can look forward to further improvementsin profitability for the remainder of our financial year,’ she adds.

The Spring FloorcoveringsExhibition has beenpostponed until next year.SFE was due to take placefrom 3-5 March in Brighton,but will now be held from 2-4March 2016.

Stewart Crofts, Norcodirector, says several majorbrands are unable to attendin 2015, but have expressed

firm interest for 2016.‘We are focused on looking

after the interests of ourexhibitors, the mix andnumber of exhibitors has toappeal to buyers in Londonand throughout the south toensure a high visitorattendance. In this instance itwould be unwise to proceed,’he says.

Fabric exhibition Proposte is undergoing a major shake-upinvolving fringe events and expanding its exhibitor criteria toinclude non-European companies, as it reflects continuingglobalisation.

‘This decision is the direct consequence of the deep and realtransformation that the soft furnishings market has undergonewith an ever-increasing boost towards world globalisation. Ourchoice was carefully considered and assessed, taking intoaccount the positive opinion expressed by the majority ofexhibitors. The selection and qualification criteria, pursued sinceour first edition, will not be altered in any way. Only high-profileproduction companies, recognised for the high level of theircollections, their fair trade and compliance with internationalrules of ethics and sustainability, will therefore have access toProposte,’ says Piercarlo Viganò, Proposte president.

The new policy comes into effect for this year’s show (27-29April), with Turkish companies Dina Vanelli, Penelope andMarteks taking part.

‘This process will continue for subsequent editions should weidentify other international leaders who match the requiredcriteria,’ adds Viganò.

To clamp down on fringe events, there will be a new eventthat will have the same dates as Proposte. InternationalObservatory will take place in locations such as the Grand Hotelof Como, Cernobbio Shed and Villa Bernasconi, withparticipants no longer able to open before Proposte begins.

All events will now take place at the same time

Proposte makeover

Spring event postponed

German bedroom and officefurniture manufacturerWellemobel insists it will stillexhibit at IMM Colognedespite filing for insolvency.

The insolvency gives thecompany, which has 930employees, time to carry outa restructuring. Volker Meurer,Wellemobel ceo, says the planhas the support of banks,credit insurers and businesspartners and could becomplete by mid-2015.

Meurer blamed what hesaid was subsidised low-cost

competition from Poland,saying products were sold forless than Wellemobel’s rawmaterial costs. Sales haddropped to the extent thatcashflow would be ‘too tight’in December, he adds.

Sales of standard productsfell from 70% of sales to 30%,but to respond to the marketchanges more investment isrequired in new machinery.

Wellemobel’s insolvencyprocess, designed to allowcompanies to continue, wasintroduced in 2012.

Show goes on for Wellemobel

WINwith greater ‘Sophistication’for 2015

Multi-Width Saves Your Customers’ Money!It is not just colour and touch that sells a carpet. On the majority of AssociatedWeavers ranges we offer the versatile multi-width option, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m andmoney saving 5m enabling you to offer a carpet with no joins andless waste. You can give your customer a size that will fit everyroom in the house and save money. Our unique 2.5m width helpsyou fit a high proportion of hallways and stairs efficiently andeconomically and keep your customers extra happy! One morereason to buy your carpet from Associated Weavers. Look for thebutterfly in 2015.

Sophistication is now one of AssociatedWeavers biggest success stories – winning topslot among the very best selling ranges sinceits launch. To ensure you can increase yourbusiness further with the soft appeal ofSophistication, we have now added five smartnew shades that keep the range at theforefront of consumer trends. So now there isa selection of 15 fashionable soft but durablecolours to choose from in 2015. The familystarts with Sophistication at 2370grm / 70oz

then the very luxurious Promenade 1525grm /45oz and the price conscious Bellaire 1050grm /30oz. All are matched to a choice of 20 year,15 year and 10 year StainAway and wearwarranties retrospectively.

That all adds up to a sophisticated offer thatconsumers cannot resist, offering a range tosuit everyone. Make sure you have the latestpattern book and lectern display by contactingyour local Associated Weavers area SalesManager.

Have a Happy StainAway New Year 2015Last year the Associated Weavers StainAway collectionmade a record number of sales for retailers, making it oneof the strongest brand names for stain resistant carpet.During 2015 we will be adding new innovative rangesand extensive colour updates to increase its appeal stillfurther. Our design and development team have puttogether a superb collection of new products which willbe launched at the Domotex carpet exhibition. Comealong and visit Associated Weavers in Hall 6, stand A20.

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NEWS


Big budget adsfor Dreams saleBed chain Dreams is spending £6m on advertising for itswinter sale.

The campaign will build on the ‘Yawnie’ and ‘Mishaps’themes from Dreams’ summer and autumn campaigns,and highlights typical family life at Christmas, featuringvarious members of the family dropping off at keymoments over the festive season due to lack of sleep. Thecampaign encourages people to get a better night’s sleep,in line with Dreams’ ‘Because your sleep matters’ message,launched last year.

The chain had Christmas sponsorship on Sky 2 andChannel 5 alongside the broadcast and press campaignwhich runs until February and features the latest ranges ofDreams products including its new bed frame andmultimedia TV bed ranges.

Outdoor advertising includes 6, 48 and 96 sheet siteslocated across the UK, including 48 digital billboards. Thecampaign also includes the chain’s first video on demandcontent.

‘This campaign reinforces the Dreams’ philosophy“Because your sleep matters” with a touch of humour, butwith the important underlying message that a restfulnight’s sleep is beneficial to everyone in their everydaylives. It also underpins the supporting theme of Bettersleep means a better you,’ says Lisa Bond, Dreamsmarketing director.

Dreams is spending £6m on its advertising campaign

Lano buys BajongLano has reached agreementwith rival McThree to buy itsBajong Carpets subsidiary.

Following the completionof the deal, McThree willfocus on its rug business.

Lano has reached anagreement in principle withMcThree to take over itssubsidiary Bajong Carpets –

its team, products, inventoryand brand – with immediateeffect. Lano’s and McThree’sworks councils have beeninformed and consultation isin progress.

Bajong’s productionequipment and staff will bemoved to the Lano plant inthe next few months.

Next year’s January FurnitureShow will return to halls 4 and5 at the NEC.

‘The level of support andearly close of exhibitor saleshas prompted us to book allfive main halls – includinghalls 4 and 5 – for the 2016

show which runs from 24-26January,’ says co-organiserLaraine Janes.

A floorplan recognisinghistoric positions of keyexhibitors and creating a morebalanced, buyer-friendly showis being developed for 2016.

JFS set to expand for 2016

Birthday honour: Beddingentrepreneur John Cotton washonoured at Buckingham Palacewhen he received his MBE award fromPrince William. Cotton, chairman ofthe John Cotton Group, was awardedthe MBE in the Queen’s BirthdayHonours list last year for services tobusiness in Yorkshire. He was joined atthe ceremony by his wife Barbara andsons Nicholas and Mark.

Crown Floors byBalta has namedAldo Berettoni(pictured) as salesrepresentative forYorkshire and the North East ofEngland. Matt Bell has joined assales representative for Lancashire,Cumbria and North Wales.

Bruce Cowen, Collins and HayesSouth West England agent and

former sales manager has retiredafter 50 years in the industry,including 32 years at the upholsterymanufacturer.

Arper has named Roberto Archettias brand director.

Serene Furnishings has appointedAlan White as representative forSerene Beds and Serene Living inScotland.

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Available in Heathers, Highlights and Pastelle, these ranges

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Manufactured with our own Carefree Prestige fibre, these ranges are

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Designed to stylishly fit together, creating a display that’s sure to bring you success.

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WARRANTIES


QOne of our customers has told us that during thefamily’s Christmas lunch the dining table suffered afew spills and stains including water marks. She

doesn’t have a protection plan as it’s an old table and wedidn’t have anything specific we could help her with. Is thereanything we could get in for such cases in the future?

AThe Christmas season does seem to be a particularlytough time for furniture so it’s not unusual for customersto be looking for products and services to repair this

type of damage.One solution would be for you to carry a range of furniture

care kits. These are available for a variety of furniture types such as leather, fabric, wood, glass and marble, and generallycontain a range of products to take care of the everydaycleaning and care of the furniture, along with some specificitems to tackle problems such as staining or light cosmeticdamage.

For example, the Guardsman Wood Care Collection contains a dusting cloth, silicone free polish with UV protector and agentle wood cleaner to deal with the day-to-day care.

In addition it includes a set of wood dye touch up markers to repair damaged edges and, for your customer’s specificproblem, a ring and mark remover cloth.

This specially treated cloth is perfect for removing minor blemishes, stains and ring marks from sealed woodsurfaces.

Not only do care kits allow you the chance to resolve thesetypes of issues, they can also add value to your customer andyour business if sold alongside the furniture itself.

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Lining collection takes

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World design with elements

highlighted through a high

gloss yarn. Twinkle presents

an all-over field of flowers in

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Diamonds features a centre

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2 The Academy for

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now boast almost 200

certified Master Installers.

With content geared towards

residential installers with

Quick-Step and commercial

installers with Pergo, the

Academy is the UK’s foremost

training centre for the

installation of wood, laminate

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3 Osmo UK introduced

Polyx-Oil Clear Gloss finish to

add shine to wooden floors

and furniture, and it has been

praised by woodwork expert

and YouTube blogger Peter

Parfitt after completing a

pedestal desk, made from

solid American walnut. After

treatment the wood

becomes water repellent,

stain resistant and hard-

wearing, because it meets

the wood’s natural demands

and does not crack, flake,

peel or blister.

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4 With new specifications

that see an increase in size

and weight, but no increase

in cost, stairnosings from

Floorwise bring better value

and more metal for your

money. Floorwise has a

comprehensive collection of

stairnosings for heavy-duty

work. With more metal, these

nosings offer greater wear

resistance than many others.

Tel: 01509 673 974

5 Lano has recoloured its

Pearl, Satine, Smaragd and

Zen polyamide collections to

reflect current interior trends.

Including a suite of on-trend

greys, touted as one of the

hottest tones in carpet, these

recolourings ensure Lano’s

polyamide ranges are

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6 With hard flooring still proving a popular

choice for the home, Kersaint Cobb has

introduced five new colours to its Duo Living

XL range. This collection now offers a diverse

mix of wood tone options, from classic

natural oaks to contemporary greys.

Tel: 01675 430 430

7 Cattelan Italia will show the updated

Skorpio table by Andrea Lucatello at

IMM Cologne. With a graphite embossed

lacquered steel base and clear glass top, it

is also available in a round version.

Visit: www.cattelanitalia.com

8 Inspired by the weathered surfaces and

darker tones of wood and metal found in

Melin Tregwynt’s old mill, the subtle colour

and weave effects of Semiplains create

deceptively simple upholstery fabrics that

complement its signature bold graphic

designs. The collection has six colours.

Visit: www.melintregwynt.co.uk

9 Arketipo will introduce Jupiter at IMM

Cologne. An elegant and ergonomic balance

is combined with a dynamic and stable

lightness. The chair has a folded metal arch

structure that holds and supports the

glassfibre shell. Counterpointed and shaped

feather blocks guarantee a high level of

comfort.

Visit: www.arketipo.com

10 The Tension Lamp by Nick Ross from

Konstfack Design School in Stockholm has

won the Muuto Talent Award 2014. The

Muuto design team selected the lamp as it

felt that aesthetics, function and storytelling

all meet in this great design while the

references to the fishing rod are both fun and

very Scandinavian.

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Innovations@Domotex showcases thebest new products at the show. Morethan 330 companies from 21 countrieshave seized this opportunity andsubmitted entries, but just 46 wereselected by the judges, headed bydesigner Stefan Diez, in the followingproduct categories: resilient and textilefloor coverings, including fibres and

yarns; wood parquet and laminate;application and laying techniques andfloor care. Rugs has a separate set ofawards. The judges were looking fornew solutions, significant detailimprovements, practical solutions andfresh ideas. Here we look at some ofthose selected.Visit: www.domotex.de

Quick-Step’s Impressive and Impressive Ultrafeatures the Hydroseal water-repelling layer tocreate a water-resistant floor without the needfor sealing or additional coatings. The joints arepressed into the surface structure duringproduction, making the floors more water-resistant, while ensuring that the design, colourand structure of the surface blend more subtly,and create a realistic look. Visit: www.quick-step.co.uk

Noxprime’s woven Loom+ flooring is made up ofeight layers, including protection, fabric, soundabsorption and anti-bacterial layers.Visit: www.noxprime.com

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Vorwerk’s Elementshas six basic shapes(four end elementsand two rectangularconnecting units)that can be combinedto form out of theordinary collages invarious colours andstructures.Visit: www.vorwerk-carpets.com

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Moduleo’s Impress features a registered embossed texture allowing you to feel the depth ofthe grooves, lines and knots of the wood. Visit: www.moduleo.co.uk

NEO by Classen brings together outstandingcharacteristics from the worlds of laminate and LVT basedon a new material, Composite Solid Fibreboard. It iswaterproof, PVC and plasticisers free, can be recycled, isecological and is made in Germany.Visit: www.classen.de

Jawor-Parkiet’sFertigDeska Luxuryhas 180mm-200mm wide and1,800mm-2,200mm longplanks to show offthe natural beautyof oak.Visit: en.jawor-parkiet.pl

Tisca Tiara’s Tisca Scalino integrates various weave-bonding in one carpet. A challenge for the technology, it offers the designer and end consumerextraordinary design possibilities for an integral interior decor. The use of 3Deffects results in variable light refractions and opens unexpected possibilitiesfor an accentuated floorcovering design. Visit: www.tiscatiara.com

Fletco’s Art Weave is made in four shapes cut out of a large surface. To ensurea living, graphical and almost collage-like effect, the pieces are notnumbered – it is part of the experience, that the tiles are laid randomly. Visit: www.fletcocarpets.com

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Garbelotto’s Hi-Tech is a black PVC joint applicableon all Garbelotto and Master Floor prefinished andsolid wood floors with a thickness of 10mm-14 mm.The profile allows a simple and quick installationthanks to a double joint and it is suitable for indoorand outdoor settings. Visit: www.garbelotto.it

Valinge’s Pure Genius uses ACTiO2 technology so when enhanced floors come in direct contactwith daylight and indoor light, a natural photocatalytic process takes place, breaking downharmful emissions (such as volatile organic compounds) and unpleasant odours. Visit: www.valinge.se

Beauflor’s Pure LVTneeds no or littlesubfloor levellingthanks to its RigidComposite Board,allowing it to beinstalled on a tilefloor for example.Pure is available inclick and gluedown versions,with Pure Clickusing the 360°DreamClick system.More than 40colours areavailable in severaltile and two planksizes. Visit: www.beauflor.com

Par-ky’s Twist combinesunique patterns in wood witha floating installation thanksto its modified Uniclic system.In just one twist a single or adouble herringbone can beinstalled while squares arealso possible. Twist creates abalance between traditionalpatterns and trendy,contemporary colours on oak.The top layer is 0.6mm wood.The structure can be appliedon almost 100 wood speciesthat parent companyDecospan keeps in stock. Thecore board is HDF and theproduct is balanced withveneer. A cork layer isintegrated on the back as anacoustic barrier. Visit: www.par-ky.com

Tapibel’s Shades is available in 100cm x 50cm bitumen backed tiles tufted frompolyamide in a graduated high-low loop creating a subtly shaded effect where everytile in the 15 colour range is unique but blends with its neighbour. Shades tiles can belaid in blocks, herringbone, and stretcher bond, horizontal, straight or offset vertical tocreate a myriad of effects.Visit: www.tapibel.be

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Eclectic geometricA different angle on rug designDeirdre Dyson’s 2015 rug collection isquite a departure from recent themes,with nine designs that interplay linearand graphic forms.

‘My 2015 Illusion collection presentedmy hand-knotted makers with the mostdifficult challenge to date. The geometricdesigns may look deceptively simple, butthe intricacy of workmanship involved isastounding. I have used colour grading in

many directions and opposing paths. Themakers, who work across the loom fromleft to right, row by row, have to changecolour at almost every stitch. It requiresthem to think as if standing on theirheads and reflects the complete labour

of love that we dedicate to theseexquisite rugs,’ says Dyson.

Chequered is graded and cut out tocreate a visual three-dimensional overlay;Shadows features opposed grading insilk; Reflections has mirrored reflectingtriangles in silk and wool; Optic featuresthe illusion of changing planes; TornBetween has graded leaves in silk onwool; Sapphire is inspired by the radiantcutting pattern of precious jewels; Dawnfeatures opposed grading silk and wool;Ruby is a circular design inspired by theround cutting pattern of precious stonesand Pinnacle is graded with overlayillusion.Visit: www.deirdredyson.com

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A traditional futureVale-Bridgecraft has expanded its network of show centres and updated its logo

Vale-Bridgecraft’s show centres continueto boost the brand in both volume andvalue terms with the Bridgecraft rangesespecially benefiting from the expertiseof the centres’ staff. The orders directlybenefit Bridgecraft retailers within theshow centre catchment areas.

Because of this success another centrehas been opened at the HarewoodHouse estate, near Leeds, furthergrowing the brand’s Yorkshire heartland.Centres that attract customers who arealso looking for a day out, perhaps withlunch at a nearby attraction, are provingthe most successful. Harewood House,home of the Earl and Countess ofHarewood and one of England’s greatestcountry houses with an outstanding artcollection, Adam interiors andChippendale furniture, attracted almost185,000 visitors in 2013.

To support the brand in both its ownshow centres and also to drive footfalltowards retailers, Vale-Bridgecraft isincreasing its already large investment in media spending with advertising inthe national press and Sundaysupplements in January alongsidetargeted titles such as National Trust

Magazine, which has a circulation ofmore than 2m, the Yorkshire EveningPost and Yorkshire Life.

Further show centres, higher mediaspending and launches of a number ofproduct ranges, including BridgecraftChoices, a value-added luxury productwhich includes bespoke elementswhich target the most designconscious and demanding customers,meant it was time to also review thebranding.

Continuing to target the older, morediscerning consumer, the brandredesign still incorporates the swatchsquare but now features a moremodern, crisper, dark magenta shadeand an updated typeface.

‘New style advertising and, later inthe year a revamped website, provethat despite having over 100 years ofhistory and maintaining all the old,traditional techniques and qualitymaterials in its product ranges, when itcomes to marketing and growing thebrand Vale-Bridgecraft is definitelyconcentrating on the future,’ says StuartChadwick, Vale-Bridgecraft md.Vale-Bridgecraft, tel: 01422 885 000

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Soft cushiontreatmentFibreline is producingeven more cushions

Such has been the success of the Encorecushion fillings that in 2014 Fibrelinedoubled capacity to meet demand.

Launched in 2010, it has two variants:fibre and feather. Cushions have the lookand feel of fibre or feather with therecovery of foam. Encore-Fibre has beenawarded the FIRA Gold seal and in FIRAtests it outperformed all other fibrecushions.

The Encore cushion range retains thecasual look, and with a four-yearguarantee against sagging, gives retailersconfidence in the performance of fibreand feather in seat cushion applications.

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Sir Kenneth Grange and Jack Smith’s first collaboration was the Aprilsofa for Modus, which was followed by Apriletta. They discussworking together, what’s changed and what they have in common

Grange Smith is a collaboration ofexperience and youth first realised forModus in the April sofa.KG ‘Thinking about how Jack and I met,it’s because I have a job as visitingprofessor at The Royal College of Art. It’sall a pleasure, they just like me to talk topeople. Jack was one of the studentsthere.’JS ‘It’s a two-year course but they don’tsplit you up into year one and year two,you all sit together. Then there are sub-divisions called platforms with smallergroups which sorts out what you want to do. In my case within the DesignProducts course, I studied on theplatforms led by Luke Pearson andMichael Marriott. Kenneth would come in a handful of times a year.’KG ‘I think it was a very good time: thecoalescence of people there. The tutorsare not like formal teachers, they areparticipants, a great deal rubs off in bothdirections, in my case very much. It’squite natural that I migrate ��

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Sir Kenneth Grange has designedsome of the most iconic and familiarproducts that shape our daily livessuch as Kodak cameras, the interiorlayout and exterior styling of thenose cone of the InterCity 125 train,Kenwood food mixers, the Adshel busshelter and the rural post box forRoyal Mail in 1998. The DesignMuseum held a retrospective ofGrange’s work in 2011.

Jack Smith graduated from theDesign Products course at the Royal College of Art in 2011. Hefounded SmithMatthias, a London-based design studio withGemma Matthias in 2012. Itendeavours to create timelessdesigns that will match the longevity of its materials and have a relevance and usefulness in thelong term.

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towards those who have come through aconstructing type background and Jackwas very much of that mould. Jack graduated and I subsequently askedhim to help me with a few things. Lastyear I was approached by Modus to do a sofa and it seemed to me Jack was thenatural ally in that, and it’s grown fromthere.’JS ‘I find designing with Kenneth a veryrelaxed and mutual process. We have astart out point and we have discussionsand it evolves like that, which I find reallynice. With other people, sometimes theirideas get fast-tracked.’KG ‘Fundamentally we share a lot of thesame beliefs and enthusiasms.’JS ‘Some 90% per cent of ourconversations aren’t necessarily to dowith design. It’s more about things thatwe like, things that annoy us, it’s almostlike we’re friends above all else. We’re notformal colleagues, the set up issomething different. We have a lot incommon.’KG ‘We have a tremendous amount ofcommon ground. It’s a very happyarrangement. I am always on the lookoutfor the commercial angle. An example of

this is when we were talking in the latterstages of designing April. I had been to ahotel in the West Country. I said it lookedto me that this hotel could be a perfectplace for April but that it was too big.Modus said something similarsimultaneously. Out of that came theproposition for Apriletta: it might wellopen up another angle in another sector.

It’s very much of the same character; oneis the child of the other.’JS ‘There’s never any raised voices orstamping of the feet. There were one ortwo things that we ummed and aahedabout, but nothing serious.’KG ‘I haven’t found any time when there’sbeen a taste disagreement. Jackcontributed a very important detail, that of tailoring; the smoothness offunction, the elegance of line and that

the product should have a good profilewhichever way you look at it, like adecent suit. They brought the finedetailing, the seaming, the elegance ofthe detail of where the cushions meet.’JS ‘Because of the time Kenneth hasspent in the industry there’s confidencein his decisions. For me all throughcollege and university I’ve been quite shy,but when I go to meetings with Kenneth,I take on a lot of his presence, how hepresents, and I find that invaluable. WhenI’m with him in meetings I feel a lot morerelaxed.’KG ‘In terms of the way the industry’sevolved, there’s a very big change in thecommunication process. Designers todayare having to be a master of many skills.Jack was talking recently about beingfamiliar with a range of software. I wasreminded that in my office when we hadcomputers, there was really only oneprogram. But now, there’s a huge chunkof Jack’s grey matter that I have noconnection with at all but that he takesfor granted. It’s very much about thecomplexity of the software.’JS ‘People are much more reliant oncomputers for designing. These

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days anyone can learn a program, it’saccessible and people can create thingsthat look amazing but not always have a great knowledge of how it’s done andwhy. Go back a few years, there’s acertain knowledge that had to be behindthat design, a certain amount of skill. Ifind good designers have that behindthem. They are great at drawings,modelling, prototyping and they have agood knowledge of the industry beyondGoogling it.’KG ‘We could have been very goodfriends even if we’d had very differentjobs. The glue that would have broughtus together would have beenconstructing anything; a suit, a pudding.It’s all to do with sticking things together,but more importantly being witty.

‘Occasionally somebody doessomething that’s so blindingly obviouswhen it’s brought to you but you’ve beenhappy with it before. My favouriteexample of that is the sphere of whiteglass light fitting. Jasper Morrison comesalong and all he does is slightly squash itand that’s the wittiest thing to have doneand it’s transformed this familiar thing.’JS ‘I find that some designers use theirpersonality to sell themselves. There aregreat designers who have personalitiesbehind them and I feel that does help intheir publicity. Jasper Morrison, Barber &Osgerby, they let their work do thetalking. Their work is really considered.’KG ‘Modus as a company is, from ourperspective, just about the right size.There aren’t great tiers of management.

It makes dealing with it very agreeable.The overall benefit is the scale.’JS ‘I think Modus is a refreshing, standout, British manufacturer and brand. I admire many of its products and havebeen very excited about working with it.I’ve found Modus very interesting towork with, always happy to considerdifferent options and with its upholsterymanufacturing being in the UK, it’s greatthat we can take regular trips to see theprototypes being made by very skilledupholsterers and to develop the designsclosely with them.’KG ‘It’s novel that we’re not in a roomtogether every day. We live separate livesbut it makes for a very agreeablepartnership.’Visit: www.modusfurniture.co.uk

‘It’s all to do withsticking thingstogether, butmore importantlybeing witty’

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‘I’ve probably got more and more controlled in the way Idesign. This means as well as aesthetic freedom, you canput energy and confidence where it is required. Plus theinvestment in the tooling is such that you cannot get it

wrong, you just have to get it right. I don’t make a lot of modelsthese days. I’m also probably more consistent in my approach.

‘Lily came about as a result of the Library sofa. I designed theLibrary sofa in 2013. That design, which is quite a fluid, high-backed sofa, won a Design Guild Mark, and was originallydesigned for a residential scheme. It was the starting point for designing the Lily chair, which also has a high back andarmrest. While this is a different object, it uses a similarvocabulary. Its silhouette is not too familiar for a lobby

chair, but it is something you can sit comfortably on. ‘The idea for the name came from the Calla lily. It’s quite

simple really: if you look at the chair from one view it looks justlike this type of lily when it is opened up. It’s like two foldedover wings with armrests.

‘A cold cure mould was crucial to the process. The Library sofahad the largest cold cure mould. This process allows you to havea conformity of curves and you can achieve far more of a fluidshape. Every single time, it is identical. It is a very soft shape. Itgives you flexibility. You could have something larger but itwouldn’t be quite as light. It’s tapered to the base and has a thin edge, you can have different thicknesses in different areas. The process gives you a huge amount of freedom to ��

Michael Sodeau, the designer responsible for Modus’ Lily chair, explains theprocess behind the product and why cold cure moulding was essential

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made them again and again before giving Modus thedimensions. We then took fibreglass and reinforced it withpolyurethane as a liquid. It then expanded as a foam.

‘The chair also has a steel frame so you can put somestructure where you need it. There are clever details on thestitching. In the chair itself there is a fly which is slit throughmost of the fabric which keeps everything taut and tailored.This gives the chair a level of precision.

‘This simple upholstery gives it clean, uninterrupted lines andalso a lightweight appearance.

‘The different base options are important. There is a four-legged timber base, this gives a softer appeal to the design so ismore suitable for hotel environments. Then there is the tubularmetal base which is a slightly more technical element, a swivelbase with a simple cylinder column with a disc for the floor, sothere’s an option for every budget.

‘One of the advantages of this chair is the amount offlexibility you can have with colour and texture. You can have adifferent colour of upholstery on the back and on theseat and you can even have a different material on theinterior to the exterior for maximum flexibility.’ Visit: www.michaelsodeau.com

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Michael Sodeau Michael Sodeau studied product design at Central Saint Martins Collegeof Art & Design where he graduated in 1994. He was a founding partnerin Inflate, and set up his own design studio Michael Sodeau Partnershipin 1997.

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The collection – which incorporates 10handmade beds, including the HeritageCollection and the new 2800 MemoryWool – faced rigorous quality assuranceassessments and was well received bythe GHI testers, being praised forproviding comfort and a good night’ssleep.

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Three steps to growthProtect-A-Bed’s approach helps lift sales

Over the past year Protect-A-Bed hasinvested heavily in its retail customers,helping many constantly grow sales ofmattress protectors. Archers SleepCentre, for example, saw sales grow by140%. Success within this niche categoryis driven by Protect-A-Bed’s expertknowledge and a hunger from theretailer to grow sales within this sector.

Protect-A-Bed is a global specialist inmattress protection. Its protectorscontain Miracle Membrane that creates awaterproof, healthy sleep zone byprohibiting the growth of bacteria. Thisnot only provides a comfortable night’ssleep, but also increases the life of themattress.

Simon Zamet, Protect-A-Bed ceo, saysthat successful sales growth of mattressprotectors, for any retailer, can beachieved with some simple but effectivestrategies.

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‘Next the company trains the retailsales force, empowering individuals tobecome experts in mattress protection.By understanding the reasons why everymattress needs protection positivelyaffects sales. This is maximised byrewarding and incentivising the salesteam, to create momentum thatenergises sales.

‘Finally, monitoring results allowsaccurate growth figures to be measured.

As specialists within this category, weknow when certain steps are followed;sales of mattress protectors growsignificantly. Lighting up a small area offloorspace with Protect-A-Bed issomething every bed retailer shouldseriously consider,’ adds Zamet.

‘Selecting key suppliers is vital to oursuccess,’ says Donna Spires, Archers SleepCentre sales director.

‘Therefore when it comes to theselection, we look for innovativecompanies that lead the way with newtechnological advances. We are proud tocount Protect-A-Bed as one of our keysuppliers. Having revolutionised themattress protection market, it haspositioned itself as a leader in its field. Byworking together, we are able tomaintain our competitiveness in themarket place and drive growth.’Protect-A-Bed, tel: 020 8731 0020

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Material knowledgeKaymed’s latest introductions make great use of technology

Kaymed’s aim is to ensure consumers experience themost advanced range of beds available in the UK.‘Our new materials are developed, manufactured byand exclusive to Kaymed, and are designed tocombine sublime levels of comfort, industry leadingpressure relief and sleep surface temperatureregulation,’ says David Moffitt, Kaymed ceo.

The company has more than a century’s expertiseof sleep technology and is an innovator in gel andvisco-elastic technologies. Its extensive knowledgeand development of new materials has seen it shakeup the North American bed industry.

Introductions include Therma-Phase, whichMoffitt says represents a significant step forward intemperature regulation technology as it combines ahigh-density visco-elastic with an infusion of phase-change gel crystals. The gel works constantly toabsorb, store and release body heat to maintain theideal sleep surface temperature of 30°C-32°C.

‘This is achieved via a chain reaction at molecularlevel rather than by treating materials with sprays ortreatments, ensuring the material works infinitely.The result is a material that provides the body withthe optimum level of comfort, support and pressurerelief – essential for a restful night’s sleep,’ he says.

Mighty Bed offers a firmer feel and the correctlevel of support for consumers of all shapes andsizes. ‘This range was an instant hit with retailers atthe autumn shows last year due to the combinationof high levels of quality fillings supplying comfortand a spring system design that will cope withheavy use. Mighty Bed is supplied with what mustbe the most durable heavy duty base available inthe UK offered with a 15-year warranty, and I amcertain that Mighty Bed will be an essential asset toany bed retailer’s range,’ reckons Moffitt.Visit: www.kaymed.co.uk Therma-Phase

Kaymed was named as Harvey Norman’s Bedding Supplier of the Year for thefifth successive year last month. The award is chosen by the staff and managersof the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland chain’s bed departments.

‘This award recognises the bed supplier which has provided the higheststandard of customer service and the most progressive product innovationsover the preceding 12 months. Kaymed, once again, impressed us in these areasas well as their overall retail partnership approach, ensuring that not only didtheir product meet the highest level of quality but also the service provided tothe stores from all aspects of the business met this same standard,’ says RobbieAuckram, Harvey Norman Ireland general manager of bedding.

Christine Martin, Kaymed Harvey Norman account director, and David Moffitt, Kaymed ceo, with the award

Mighty Bed

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Hardworkers

A look at some the sector’s latest designs

With its hand-scraped knots, heavy brushing, andblack coloured knots and cracks, Quick-Step’sImperio floor stands out in any interior. NougatOak Oiled with its weathered, traditional look is aneye-catcher, which radiates natural beauty. Visit: www.quick-step.co.uk

Balterio’s Quattro Vintage creates atmosphere in ahome. Striking knots and small imperfections givethe laminate an aged vintage look with its gentletones and ever-changing play of light and shademaking a home feel retro. Quattro Vintage is abold collection which radiates warmth. Pictured isSherlock Oak. Visit: www.balterio.com

New to Kahrs’ Linnea Habitat range, Oak Gate creates a multi-tonedeffect, bringing dark ebony and pale nut shades to a scheme. The one-strip floor has an even wood grain and is lightly smoked to create thecolourway. A micro-bevelled edge gives distinction between the boards,while the brushed surface and matt lacquer prefinish reinforce thetimber’s natural grain structure. Visit: www.kahrs.com

To help installers meet the changing requirements they are faced withtoday, all products in Haro’s Strip Allegro range with natural oil finishhave been changed to NaturaLin Plus, a factory pre-oiled, ready-to-usefinish. It eliminates initial treatment of the floor onsite after installation. Visit: www.haro.com

This is THE Show for all furniture retailers. AIS Ltd have brought together over 40 leading

Brands, the first day is exclusively for AIS Members then we’re opening the doors to non

members to show the very latest in furniture and accessories. THE Show takes place at one

of the UK’s premier exhibition venues - Cranmore Park with unrivalled show facilities, excellent

catering and ample FREE car parking just minutes from J4 M42, only 8 miles from the NEC.

Complimentary lunch for all pre-registered guests.

12th - 14th January 2015

or visit www.thefurniture-show.co.uk for more information

e: [email protected] Follow us: twitter.com/FurnitureShowUK

Opening Times: Monday 12th 8.30am - 6pm AIS Members ONLY;

Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm Members & Trade; Wednesday 8.30 - 5pm Members & Trade.

Cranmore Park Exhibition CentreCranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4LF

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There will be many exclusive offerings at the Solihull event

Associated Independent Stores will onceagain welcome its members and non-AISbuyers to its own furniture show takingplace from 12-14 January. Overlappingwith the January Furniture Show at theNEC, it starts with a members-only dayon the Monday and is then open tomembers and all other pre-registeredtrade visitors on Tuesday andWednesday.

More than 40 companies will exhibitonly at The Furniture Show, says Peter

Mallinson, AIS merchandise director -home.

‘We feel this is a focused show not justfor our members but also for all otherquality independent furniture retailers.On show will be unique collections fromwell-established European and Far Eastcompanies that normally only exhibit intheir own countries or at internationalshows such as Cologne, Milan andShanghai,’ he says.

Cabinet collections include Jonathan

Charles, Venjakob of Germany, Qualita ofLithuania and Alf with modern designranges from Italy. There will also be newupholstery collections from HTL,Primavera and Himolla.

‘These and other exhibitorsdemonstrate that the UK market iscompetitive and exciting with newproducts to inspire consumers reflectingthe latest trends as well as classics,’ saysMallinson.

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exclusive ranges from companies such asParker Knoll, Duresta, Alstons andHimolla. There will be exclusive cabinetranges under the Stag and Ducal brandsthat were launched in 2014.

As these exclusive products andbrands for AIS members will not be onopen display during the two generaltrade days, Mallinson suggests that anyretailer interested should considerjoining AIS to have access to these and arange of other membership benefits.

AIS is the largest non-food buyinggroup of its kind with about 250members, made up of independentdepartment stores and specialistretailers. Furniture is the single biggestAIS trading category, and the AIS-listedfurniture suppliers deal with more thanhalf of the AIS membership. Overall, AISretailers operate more than 600 stores inthe UK and Ireland, with a combinedturnover of around £1.8bn. Visit: www.thefurniture-show.co.uk

EXHIBITORSCabinetActonaAlfAndrenaAshmore FurnitureBaker (Stag)CasabellaDisselkampDomitaliaDelta Furniture (Ducal)HabufaHND UKGolaJonathan CharlesLevvNathanMTEMWAQualitaTCH (Stag)UKCFUniqueValue MarkVenjakobValderaWillis & Gambier

UpholsteryAlstons CavendishCintiqueCollins & Hayes DaroDurestaHimollaHTLJakobsen Home CoJCS FurnitureMarinelliParker KnollPremierPrimaveraRecor UpholsteryYeoman

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Hopes are high forHimolla’s latest launch‘Himolla has a 60 year tradition ofcraftsmanship and has been buildingworld-beating recliner chairs for threedecades. But, as a company, we areforward looking; always keen to embracenew concepts and apply the latesttechnology,’ says Sandra Gabler, HimollaUK and Ireland country manager.

She says the Fusion collection is a casein point. ‘It combines true craftsmanshipwith modern elegance in design, plusrecliner technology that includes clever,integrated footrests to make space-wasting ottomans obsolete. Multi-adjustments to seat height and backrest– via gas cylinders – a choice of colour onthe star-shaped bases, and a range ofluxurious leathers in a selection ofcolours have all helped ensure Fusionenjoyed overwhelming acclaim at theHimolla At Home Show in October and atthe Belgium Furniture Fair.

‘Expectations are very high for thelaunch of the Fusion collection at the AISFurniture Show. We foresee Fusionspearheading our local and nationalmarketing campaigns, as well asproviding a new sales channel forcontemporary recliners – especiallyimportant in our drive to strengthencooperation with our current businesspartners,’ says Gabler.Visit: www.himolla.com

Sandra Gabler was appointed countrymanager for the UK and Ireland in July 2014after 10 years with Himolla. During her timewith the company she has gained invaluableexperience working first as an apprentice,and then as in-house office manager.

Great expectations

Fusion will spearheadHimolla’s marketingcampaigns

Das Dream Maschinen.

Fusion. Deep seated thinking from GemanyWe believe it takes hard work and careful design to create the ultimate relaxing

experience. Our new recliner range is a fusion of comfort and technology.

With integrated foot-rests, touch control back support, height adjustment and a

choice of swivel bases combined with luxurious leathers in a selection of colours.

Each model is unique and yet offers the same. Total relaxation.

The Fusion Collection. Lie back and compose your dreams.

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The global furniture market was worth £277.9bn at productionprices in 2013, a rise of 4% on 2102, according to CSIL Centre forIndustrial Studies. CSIL also predicts that world consumption forfurniture will increase by 3.4% in real terms in 2015, where Asiacontinues to see fast expansion. It is against this backdrop thatfurniture manufacturers continue flocking into the region touncover potential opportunities.

‘The show has gone from strength to strength in the time it’s been around,’ says Ernie Koh, IFFS chairman. ‘IFFS 2015welcomes many repeat exhibitors, as well as yet another pool of first-time exhibitors into its fold. We’re also excited abouthaving a larger European showing across the trilogy of IFFS, TheDécor Show and Hospitality 360° in March, which reflects howall eyes are indeed on Asia.’

IFFS attracts a good number of first-time exhibitors to theshow each year. Companies exhibiting for the first time at IFFS2015 include Beltempo (Peru), Fatihtr (Turkey), HarbourOutdoor (Australia), Hirata Chair (Japan), Interfurn (Hong Kong),Jimmy Possum (Australia), Gus Design (Canada), and RinCrossing (Japan).

The number of exhibitors from Europe is 20% higher. Visitorscan look forward to viewing collections from G Cleyberg(Belgium), Oliver B (Italy), Stones (Italy), and Umbrosa (Belgium),to name a few. ��

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In addition, EU Business Avenues will present 40 othercompanies in The Décor Show under the banner of EuropeanDesign, featuring businesses from countries including Austria,Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Spain,Sweden, and UK.

In conjunction with IFFS, Singapore Furniture IndustriesCouncil (SFIC) is organising the anchor event for SingaporeDesign Week – SingaPlural 2015. From 10-16 March, this fourthedition of SingaPlural celebrates design and marks the first timethat a local team of curators – PLUS Collaboratives and GOVT –will bring cohesiveness to the event through a well-definedfestival construct.

SingaPlural is hosted with eight other network partners ofDesignS, representing an international platform for talentsacross the creative industries to engage and evoke the designsenses of visitors through installations, exclusively curateddesign spaces, and symposiums.

For the first time the main programme of SingaPlural will behoused within one iconic location at 99 Beach Road, the formercentral police station. Located near to Singapore’s arts andheritage district, this consolidates the festival’s contents withinthe city centre into a single venue, allowing the public to havean immersive experience of SingaPlural and its theme, Process.

In addition to the activities at 99 Beach Road, the festival also extends its presence to the Singapore EXPO withSingaPlural@IFFS for the duration of the show. The SingaPluralDesign Hall will feature the Asian Star showcase and theFurniture Design Award in a retrospective showcase curated by Anon Pairot of Anon Pairot Studio.

‘While we’ve always celebrated design at the heart of IFFS,SingaPlural as a festival allows the idea to play out fully.SingaPlural gels the various facets of the creative spectrumtogether, inspiring the public and highlighting the possibilitiesthat design can offer them in their lives,’ adds Koh.Visit: www.IFFS.com.sg

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Word on the high streetTCS is responding to stockists’ wants with a focus on rejuvenating town centres‘Looking back throughout history therehave been traditions and crafts that havefaded out and some completely lost overtime. We can often reflect and ponder toourselves – how did such a beautiful craftbecome extinct? Why was that customnot valued and upheld,’ says ThomasSmall, TCS md.

‘Some fear that the tradition of towncentres and the bustling high streets areat risk of perishing, with the focus of theconsumer having shifted to shoppingcentres and retail parks, leaving manyhigh streets feeling forgotten and barren.In a bid to maintain and uphold thetradition of high street trading, we havetaken the time to talk to independentretailers across the sector, listening totheir individual concerns and their ideasto stimulate a revival within the highstreet.’

TCS has spent recent years establishingits extensive product offer as well asproducing concepts such as Your Sofa,Your Way and TCS for Less to provide itsstockists with a competitive advantage inthe marketplace. Many independentretailers are increasingly feeling that theyare being overlooked by suppliers infavour of their competitors, whether theyare multiples, or just largerindependents, says Small. TCS wants towork with all independents, not just aselective few, he says.

When asked what changes a suppliercan make to benefit the retailer, most ofthe answers were things that TCS hadalready identified as areas ofimprovement, but hearing it from thecustomers added a sense of urgency tothe matter, according to Small.

‘This initiative has led to an entirelynew concept for the show. The aim for2015 is to reinforce all the positiveelements we received from our customerresearch and to focus on improving anyareas that customers had not beenentirely satisfied with.

‘So, for example, everything that willbe on the stand will be a stockedproduct. This means everything retailerswill see at the show will be available inthose colours for immediate delivery allyear round.

‘The reason for this, of course, is that quick delivery on items is one of thekey ways that independents candistinguish themselves in the market.They know that if their bestsellers areavailable for immediate delivery all yearround it gives them an edge over thecompetition.

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‘We are also introducing a newinnovation on selected ranges, wherebythe combinations can be mixed andmatched to offer greater freedom ofchoice to the retailer,’ he explains.

The company is updating its internalsystems, which will see the order processspeeded up and when customers receiveconfirmation of their order, they will havethe ability to track it whether it is inproduction or in transit and customerswill also receive an estimated time ofarrival and a tracking numberautomatically.

Changes are also being made to theTCS for Less concept. Small says it was achallenge to convince people to trysomething new but when they did, theadvantages became clear.

‘TCS for Less enables us to work on lessof a margin as a supplier and we can inturn pass on these savings to ourcustomers,’ he says.

‘With the savings that are achievablewith TCS for Less retailers haverecognised that rather than save £45 ona £450 sofa they can save £100 on a£1,000 sofa and of course the better the

savings, the greater the interest. At theshow TCS for Less will be showing ahigher level of product than what itlaunched with last January.

‘The objective of this campaign is toprovide independent retailers with theright mix of product and service to beable to compete with those aroundthem. If suppliers offer precise support inthe correct areas there is no reason thatindependent businesses shouldn’t thriveand life on the high street will berejuvenated,’ he adds.Visit: www.tcsimports.com

‘The objectiveis to provideindependentretailers withthe right mixof productand service’

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After enjoying record sales in the run-upto Christmas, Julian Bowen is launchingseveral products at the show.

The company’s recliner chairs provedto be big sellers throughout 2014 andthe Riva rise and recliner chair will see anew cappuccino colour chenille option.Malmo has been extended with avibrating massage chair featuring eightvibrating pads and a relaxing heated padin the lumbar area. The Pullman rise andrecliner chair in chestnut brown leatherhas a simple to use handset operating adual motor that enables the back andfootrest to be adjusted independently,

also raising you to a standing position orlowering into the seat gently.

Its range of Clic-Clac sofabeds hasbeen expanded with Manhattan, acontemporary geometric upholstereddesign in a soft-touch dark brown fauxleather. The back and armrests fullyrecline and transform into a double bed.

Beds continue to be a strong productarea, showing significant growth in 2014.The new Marquis Black Nickel bed isembellished with fine crystal finials, asprung slatted base and is available in135cm and 150cm sizes. Stone White is afresh finish for Rebecca, one of the

company’s bestselling metal beds. A lowfoot end option on the Amsterdam Oakbed will also be launched.

Additions to the children’s furniturerange will see the Atlas metal bunkbed ina gloss white finish and a new whitepainted guest underbed that can bestored under the Barcelona bunk and thewhite painted beds in the Julian Bowencollection.

The company will also introduce a 56-page catalogue featuring roomsetphotography. Visit: Julian-bowen.co.uk

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Bentinck House, Park Lane, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts NG17 9LETel: (01623) 727374 Fax: (01623) 754555 e-mail: [email protected] www.julian-bowen.co.uk

All Products are available for Direct Home Delivery

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Quiet confidenceAchieving 40% growth over the past twoyears has not been without its issues butMark Devany, Winsor Furniture founder,is now quietly confident.

‘In the market a little more optimismabounds and our existing collections,including Stockholm, Toledo and Isabel,are performing superbly. Most ofour stockists are experiencing year onyear growth and our exclusivity policyensures they can achieve good profitmargins on every one of our distinctivedesigns.’

He says the company’s hard work onall aspects of the business model during2013 and 2014 means retailers now havea high level of customer service and ahigh percentage of on-time deliveries.

‘Our business is probably a littleunique: UK quality checks and finalpreparation by a team of craftsmenincluding cabinet makers, polishers andupholsterers brings about rectification ofmost issues prior to dispatch. A regularfeature of the Winsor offering includescustomers’ own fabrics applied toseating, beds, etc plus specials andcustomisations enabling retailers to closesales that would otherwise fail to evenget off the ground,’ explains Devany.

Design is at the core of Winsor’s futureplans and is its key point of difference.‘Since inception in 1987, our aim hasbeen to be different. Recent collectionssuch as Stockholm are instantlyrecognisable as Winsor products and

have become market leaders with designfeatures many have admired,’ he says.

The company will introduce Abella andMarbury at the show.

Abella is a contemporary collectionbased on French styling and madefashionable with contemporary paintcolours and chic fabrics. Specificationincludes concealed soft close runners onall drawers, dovetailing and qualityfittings.

Marbury is a transitional collection ofdining and occasional designs crafted insolid mango with parquetry tops anddoor panels. Its proportions and designaim to satisfy the quality conscious andever more demanding consumer.Visit: www.winsor.co.uk

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Furmanac has been making motion intelligentfurniture since 1972, and is now the largest UK-based manufacturer of adjustable beds andmotion frames.

Combining the luxury of the Hestia rangewith the technological innovations of MiBed,the latest range – Hestia Motion – is a logicalstep in the evolution of high end, luxuryadjustable beds to complement the newHestia divan range.

MiBed offers innovative designs with a styleto suit any taste, with comfort and a goodnight’s sleep in mind at all times.

The Upholstered Bed range not only comesas a luxurious static frame ottoman, it can alsobe turned into a fully adjustable motion frame.

To complete the collection, Furmanac hasMiChair Made to Measure. Unlike chairs fromother manufacturers, all four elements of thechair are interchangeable, so parts can bemixed and matched to create a bespoke chairspecifically designed around your customer.

All Furmanac’s products are hand-made toorder in the Midlands with convenientmotorway access to all areas of the country, allof which helps to provide quick lead times andprompt delivery.Furmanac, tel: 01384 408 844

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Furmanac LimitedUnit 71, 3rd Avenue, Pensnett Trading EstateKingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7FF

Tel: +44 (0)1384 408844Fax: +44 (0)1384 880208Email: [email protected]

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Set the trendFurniture Origins is widening itscabinet offer. At the show it willpreview its latest cutting edgedesigns and trend setting finishes.

‘These new diverse styles havebeen given a commercial styling,further enhancing the alreadyproven successful and commercialcollections from Furniture Origins,’says Barry Webb, Furniture Originsbusiness development director.

‘This will allow stockists todisplay complementary styles whilegiving a breadth of designs andfinishes from one company.’

As with all of the company’scollections, these are availabledirect, giving flexibility and ease ofordering as all ranges and itemscan be mixed on one container.Email: [email protected]

ContactsThe direct container programme orwholesale purchases through ClassicFurniture are supported by theFurniture Origins area managers:Mike Brown, Scotland, Cumbria, NorthEast and Yorkshire.Tel: 07831 572 601

Alan Endersbee, North West, NorthWales, Midlands, East Anglia, SouthEast and Ireland. Tel: 07809 196 019

Andrew Cavaciuti, South West, Avon,Wiltshire, South and Mid Wales.Tel: 07500 830 888

Barry Webb, business developmentdirector. Tel: 07702 603 971

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New Trend Concepts has been designing, develo-ping and manufacturing hand-crafted leather sofas for more than 25 years, bringing together contemporary and traditional styles.Every order is individually made to the customer’sbespoke specification by the company’s master craftsmen at its purpose-built factory in Altamura (BA), Italy.

“The quality that makes New Trend Concepts so unique is not simply the vast choice of over 250 models available in its range, but the freedom with which consumers can create a perfect seating

solution to meet their own needs”, says Giuseppe Castellano, New Trend Concepts md. Nearly all models are designed and built on a modular system allowing customers to select from a large number of items:- different size and multiple sofa options;- a variety of corner units to be built, at the customer’schoice, on a square, round or octagonal corner, - different types of sectionals with normal or maxi chaise longues, - sofabeds- reclining actions- a variety of special stitchings.

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"With our unique designs tailored for the British market, we have now become a preferred supplier for the Minerva Furnishers Guild buying group",says Giuseppe who also assures that the unsurpassed comfort and durability along with the verycompetitive prices of a collection which has been designed solely for the UK market will encourage higher volume of sales for the independent UK retailers.

The January Furniture Show 2015 will also see the

launch of seven high-back, impressive models made in 100% full-aniline Italian leathers, provided with arms and backs that can be unbolted to accomodaterestricted access in delivery.

Offices and Showroom:S.S 96 • Km 7, Contrada Pescariello, C.P. 205 • 70022 Altamura (BA) • Italy • Tel: +39 080 3140194 / 8 • Fax +39 080 3140205

www.newtrendconcepts.it • [email protected]

Stand contacts and local agents:MD

Scotland:Wales, North West, Midlands and South West:

South East, East Anglia and Lincolnshire:Yorkshire and North East:

Giuseppe Castellano +39 3356213360

Peter Westbrook 0777.301.0146 Bob Colcombe 07733.073.442John Whittaker 07860.421.191Nick Oldham 07785.290.058

AGENTS REQUIREDfor the following areas:East Midlands - Ireland

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Speedy deliveryCore Products is adding another colouroption to Corona, with Whitewashed Waxoffering a crisp, clean alternative to theusual wood finish.

Core’s Farmhouse Pine captures arustic feel with its substantial use ofwood combined with a rough sawnplank finish coated in a hard wearinggolden pine lacquer embellished withmetal hardware.

Forge is a combination of wood andaged antique detailing.

The company will also debut severalshelving and storage products.

‘While striving to bring the bestflatpacked furniture, shelving andstorage products to UK retailers, we alsoappreciate the need to continuallyinnovate with online ordering, instantstock availability information, store ordirect home delivery and vast stocksbeing all part of the service. We will belaunching an all inclusive expressdelivery service at the show so retailerscan offer even quicker deliveries tocustomers,’ says Mike Rowley, Core ceo.Visit: www.coreproducts.co.uk

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Vogue Beds isdisplaying keyproducts from itsVogue, Repose, SwiftRoll-Up Mattressesand Sports Therapyranges as well asproducts from its upgradedflagship Hampton Bed Companycollection, first seen at the Bed Show inSeptember.

Hampton now has improved four-tierside stitching, embroidered labels,improved spring units and featuresspring counts from a single layer 1,000unit to a 7,000 five layer unit, all availablewith different comfort options.

In the two-and-a-half years since itslaunch, Vogue’s Sports Therapy brand hasgone from strength to strength. In thecore of each mattress is a castellatedmulti-zone foam unit with comfort cellsthat offer support, while the Air-Flowtechnology ensures body temperature isregulated throughout the night.

Limelight Beds, established in 1998 aspart of the Vogue Beds Group, has threemain ranges: Signature, Essentials andKids and Teens.

Signature is its premium collection,Essentials includes entry level beds, whileKids and Teens showcases single bedsand bunks.Visit: www.voguebeds.co.uk

In Vogue

Serene Furnishings is proud to be exhibitingit’s iconic range of beds at

We Look Forward To Seeing You At The January Furniture Show

Hall 2, Stand 2G30, NEC Birmingham, 13th-15th January 2015

You are invited to witness the launch of new designs and view key collections in a variety of materials, including

metal, wood, fabric and faux leather; accompanied by a wide choice of ottomans, sofa beds and headboards.

Visit Hall 2 stand 2G30 and be among the first to see what will have so many people talking in the aisles of the

UK's definitive interiors event for furniture, lifestyle & design.

Innovative design and quality

manufacturing, all at exceptional value.

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Gallery Direct is introducing more than 350 SKUs to its Gallery Home andHudson Living brands. Within the Gallery Home brand, new mirrors, softfurnishings and home accessories for 2015 extend Gallery’s catalogue stillfurther.

Frank Hudson, which became part of Gallery Direct last May, has ahistory of fine furniture making dating backto the Second World War. For 2015, GalleryDirect has simplified the offer, introducingupdated designs and finishes, and loweredprices, while maintaining the traditionalcraftsmanship for which Frank Hudson isrenowned. The key product areas arebedroom, dining and occasional furniture,all meticulously hand-finished.

The Hudson Living brand combinesGallery’s design-led ethos with the FrankHudson heritage of quality and attention to detail. Additions to this contemporarybrand extend Gallery’s furniture range;Hudson Living features on-trend piecesthat complement the rest of the catalogue.

The latest additions mean customersnow have more than 1,000 products tochoose from.Visit: www.gallerydirect.co.uk

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1,500 Individual Pocketed SpringsAirstream Memory Fibre.

Natural Collection.2,000 Individual Pocketed SpringsDunlopillo Latex.

Natural Collection.2,000 Pocketed Springs.Silk, wool & cashmere

Classical Collection1,000 Pocketed Spring.Luxury Fibre

Mulliners Works154 Bordesley Green Road, Bordesley Green,

Birmingham B8 1BY.

Tel: 0121 773 9969 Fax:0121 766 7413Email [email protected]

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Kettle Interiors has enhanced itsHambleton children’s collection with the introduction of a bookcase andupdated bed.

‘The Hambleton collection iseverything that a good painted furniturecollection should be, and as the growthin this sector continues we wanted tomake sure it could be enjoyed by ayounger generation. It will certainly find favour among those who don’t like the look of archetypal children’s

furniture and want something moretraditional and in-keeping with theirhome,’ says Simon Ainge, Kettle salesdirector.

Visitors will also see the new Wansfordcollection, Kettle’s lowest cost oak range.With 39 items, there is no shortage ofchoice, with the collection coveringdining, occasional and bedroom uses.

‘Each item meets our usual fastidiousattention to detail and comes finished inan oil that allows the character and

warmth of oak to come through, lendinga quality feel and look to the collection,’he says.

‘We’ve introduced Wansford to beamong the most competitive oakfurniture available today and it certainlyis our cheapest ever oak collection. Eachpiece offers incredible value and retailerslooking to impress their customers needlook no further, Wansford really is theway to start winning sales,’ adds Ainge.Kettle Interiors, tel: 01536 444 960

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Made inBritainComfort Zone Sofas will show freshoptions to its existing range alongsidenew models at the NEC.

Kensington is a new contemporarysofa with Duratech carded fibre in theseats and backs and bolt-on arms foreasier delivery. The Glenmore chairfeatures Reflex high-density PU foam fora supportive and resilient seat cushion,while Renaissance’s seat incorporates aheat-treated spring unit, with coils thatsupport a sprung pad especiallydesigned for upholstery.

Additional options to the currentrange include a high back option forReflex, Inspiration and Knightsbridge.Inspiration has also had its seat rakeadjusted for a less upright sit and nowhas a front rail detail; Knightsbridge nowoffers chrome castors (detachable fordelivery); and models in the Chelsea andRichmond ranges now feature a 400gDacron wrap to provide a high loft top tothe seat.

British-made, long-lasting quality is thephilosophy behind Comfort Zone Sofas.Properly seasoned hardwood frames,joints that are dowelled and glued andwhere necessary screwed, and durablefillings complement a 10 working daydelivery. Visit: www.comfortzonesofas.uk.com

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PREMIUM COMFORT: TURKISH HOME TEXTILES

The DENIB Home Textiles Group - and The British Interior Textile Association (BITA) haveworked together to bring you the unique opportunity of viewing the superior quality offered by18 distinctive producers of luxury towels, bathrobes, bathmats, bedcovers and table cloths etc

from Denizli, Turkey during two events in two cities:

Manchester: Tuesday 24 February 2015, 10am-6pm, Radisson Blu EdwardianLondon: Thursday 26 February 2015, 10am-6pm, Westbury Mayfair Hotel

Free Entry with Complimentary Tea, Coffee and light snacks.

Large retailers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and designers are invited to join us to viewthese gorgeous products.

Please contact us if you would like to attend.Binhan OGUZ BERKSOY Diane HARDINGMobile:+90 532 272 29 15 Mobile: [email protected] [email protected]

Ancient Wonders For Today’s LifestylesWith historic roots dating back to ancient times, the Denizli home textiles group from Turkey

are proud to be showcasing their gorgeous collections of towels, bathrobes, bedlinen and tablecloths etc in the UK this coming February.

In this age of fast food and disposable clothing, the concept of “quality” is increasingly eroded,but the traditional techniques tested through time have not been lost.

The textile industry has existed in Turkey for thousands of years. In particular, the city of Denizli is known for its 4,000-year-old history as a textile-producing hub.

Having manufactured top quality textile products since ancient times, Denizli remains a world leader in this sector today.

Winter warm upThere will be plenty of choice at this inaugural show at the NEC, hereare some of the highlights. Visit: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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Complete Colour will show its latest framed pictures including new and exclusiveimagery alongside its original range of embellished Liquid Art framed prints, Fusion Artframed prints, and metal wall art from Artisan House. Pictured is Golden Spheres.

G Plan will feature several of its latest models including Linearand Atlanta as well as new looks for existing models Gemmaand Jasmine showcased in its new collection of upholsteryfabrics. Pictured is G Plan Vintage Fifty Eight.

Mindy Brownes Interiorsshowcases its traditional andcontemporary lighting,accessories and furniture.

Birlea will expand its offer of more than 70 collections for the bedroom and living room.Pictured is Jessica.

The latest addition for Celebrity Motion Furniture is the Pembroke. The three tiered,scalloped back and contemporary shaped arm recliners are available in three sizes,Grande, Standard and Petite, with five action options to select from. Matching two andthree-seat fixed sofas and a fixed chair are available to complete the suite.

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Serene Furnishings will show its latest designsalongside additions to the Precious Metal, Faux Leather,Oak and Hevea Wood collections. Pictured is Benjamin.

Mark Webster is launching a painted version of its Geo oak range in both dining and bedroomand expanding the painted Padstow range. Pictured is New York.

Wade Upholstery is returning to a January show at the NEC after a four-year absence withcontemporary and classic styles featuring daring use of colour contrasts, tactile fabrics andleathers. Pictured is Barnaby.

Pacific Lifestyle will revealits latest furniture, lightingand giftware ranges.

Ercol’s Pimlico oak bedroom collection (pictured) features abed accented with solid oak spindles and gently tapering legs,giving a subtle nod to mid-century modern style. The cabinetand wardrobe feature hand-crafted oval tenon joint detailingand deep drawers.

Sweet Dreams is highlightingPocket Air divan beds and two newupholstered bedframes includingGloria in crushed velvet (pictured),alongside its bedroom, children’s,living room and dining roomcabinet and retro-styled upholstery.

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Tom Schneider has a trio of launches at the event. The CurlCollection features 16 designs including a wood dining tablethat extends from 2m to 3m, along with a sideboard, desk, sidetable (pictured) and sofa designs. The dining tables feature adistinctive concave curve at the base that softens as it runsupwards, before morphing into a curve on a completelydifferent plane. Charlotte from the Living by Tom Schneidercollection is a range of living and dining furniture in walnut oroak. The Home Theatre collection comprises six TV media units,launched in collaboration with exclusive distributor OptimumInternational.

Whitemeadow is taking part in a January show at the NEC for the first time in twodecades, with its 2015 upholstery designs and fabric collection.

Skovby will show its latest modern dining room and living room furniture.

Time Living will highlight its latest beds. Pictured is Edinburgh.

TCH Furniture is introducing three collections, including a children’s range.

Bentley Designs will debut a contemporary cabinet design finished inweathered oak and soft grey and dark and light walnut combinations. Atraditional range has been contemporised in the same weathered oak andsoft grey combination while a contemporary bedroom design will feature abevelled cabinet fascia and overlapping dovetail section handles in an oakand walnut combination.

Forte Furniture LtdBuilding 1 Radway Green Business Park, Radway Green, Crewe CW2 5PR

Tel: 0845 351 0355 • Mobile: 07799 692843Email: [email protected] • www.fortefurniture.co.uk • www.forte.com.pl

Come and visit us at the January Furniture Show, Hall 3 Stand 3B60, where we will beshowing bedroom ranges and new lounge dining.

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Ever presentMore than 3,000 exhibitors will fill the NECMore than 3,000 exhibitors will take partat the Spring Fair, an increase of 10% on2014, including 400 making their showdebut.

The fair covers 14 market sectors:Home; Gift; Contemporary Gift; Greetingsand Gift; Children’s Gift, Toys andGadgets; Christmas Gift, Floral andSeasonal Decoration; Table and Kitchen;Fashion Jewellery, Accessories andLuggage; Body and Bath; TheSummerhouse; The Party Show; RetailShop; Jewellery and Watch Birminghamand Gift, Home & Volume. The Gift, Homeand Volume in Halls 10, 11 and 12 will ��

open one day earlier on Saturday 31January.

About 70,000 retailers are expected tovisit where they will see the unveiling ofthe transformed Home sector – formerlybranded Home Interiors and Furniture –which has been relocated to Hall 1. Thisstrategic move to the front of the showreflects both the strong growth in thissector as well as the reorientationtowards the upper end of the homemarket, with hundreds of design-ledsuppliers choosing Spring Fair as theirprime new product showcase for theyear ahead, according to organiser i2i.

Among the first-timers at the eventare: Chic Antique, Authentic Models,Light & Living, Du Bout Du Monde,Baroque International, Neuhofer Holz,Fuzhou Bailey Furniture, and CarpetExport Promotion Council.

The Home section has increased by64% on 2014, with more than 200companies taking part, including CoachHouse, Voyage Decoration, CIMC, EvansLichfield, Robert Harrop Designs, PremierHousewares, Hill Interiors, Dutch Imports,Pacific Lifestyle and McGowan &Rutherford.

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trade presentation of art suppliers foundunder one roof anywhere in the UK,bringing together the likes of KerryDarlington, Collier & Dobson, The ArtGroup and Daryl Davies Fine Art with ahost of individual artists and illustrators,’says Naomi Barton, i2i Events Groupinterim portfolio director for retail.

As Home moves to Hall 1, therebranded Table and Kitchen area –formerly Kitchen, Dining and Housewares– will relocate to Hall 9, another strategicmove that places this sector next to bothThe Summerhouse in Hall 8 and the mainGift offering in Hall 5. The new area forTable and Kitchen also puts it within easyreach of Europe’s largest volume offeringin Halls 10, 11 and 12.

Also new for 2015 is the Retail Shopbrand, which has evolved from theecommerce zones at Spring and AutumnFair. Retail Shop exhibitors in Hall 4represent a multitude of products andservices essential to successful multi-channel retailing, including in-store andonline solutions, logistics and fulfilmentexperts, marketing platforms, paymentproviders and packaging specialists.

Inside Retail Shop is the ecommerceseminar theatre featuring seminars andpresentations on some of the most

challenging areas in online retail, bybest-in-class online retailers and otherecommerce experts.

The rebranded Trends Theatre islocated within Contemporary Gift Hall 6,where World Global Style Network willprovide insight into key seasonal trends,while other industry leaders will presenttheir ideas on some of the bestopportunities in retail, from effective

branding and merchandising techniquesto boosting sales through specialisedmarketing techniques.

Located nearby in Hall 6 will be theDesigngap presentation of unique Britishartisans and other designer makers,showcasing their hand-crafted productsand artwork. Also located within Hall 6will be the Design Lab feature area. Nowin its third year, it comprises a launchplatform for 16 new and originalcontemporary gift designers. A second

Design Lab showcase can be foundwithin the Fashion Jewellery, Accessories& Luggage in Hall 19.

One of Spring Fair’s two New ProductShowcases will be located within theChildren’s Gift, Toys and Gadgets sector –also in Hall 3 – with the second showcasein Hall 9. These are in addition to thesector-specific new product displays atthe entrance to each hall.

Along with the Spring Fair NewProduct locator, visitors can also look outfor signs for Creative Britain, highlightingthe best of British designed products.The Licensed Product locator will pointbuyers to new licensed ranges, while theEthical Product sign will help them todiscover eco-friendly and Fairtrade items.

‘We look forward to offering ourvisitors the opportunity to source fromhundreds of thousands of superb newproducts as well as gain invaluablebusiness insights and trend informationfrom our content theatres. The stronggrowth we’ve seen in exhibitor numbersis testament to the ongoing importanceof Spring Fair to the retail industry, andalso serves as a crucial industrybarometer pointing to a good tradingyear ahead,’ says Barton.Visit: www.springfair.com

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With a broad assortment of coordinatedfurniture, lighting and accessories,Authentic Models is an always interestingsource of objects and inspiration for theinteriors industry and 2015 is shaping upto be no exception. It is exhibiting at theSpring Fair after taking part in Maison &Objet and before participating inAmbiente and Maison & Objet Asia.

‘From aged propellers to hang behinda bar or in a man cave, to desks for allsorts of rooms, to oversized lamps tocreate a serious statement in a publicarea, a visit to an Authentic Modelsshowroom or trade fair stand is likevisiting a particularly quaint antiqueshop,’ says Eric Hanson, Authentic Modelsmanager.

Which is exactly how the companylikes it. Authentic Models was started inAmsterdam in the late 1960s by HaringPiebenga, who saw a market forreproduction antiques at a lower pricethan the real thing. Today, the coreconcept remains the same: uniqueobjects crafted and inspired by originals.

Inspiration forexplorers

‘From hand-built airplanemodels to a complete furniturecollection to a series of nostalgicboard games, Authentic Modelsoffers a little something for theexplorer in us all. Each of the itemshas a story behind it andpassionate travellers are drawn tothe history and intrigue. AuthenticModels’ items regularly turn up atauction, which is a testament to ourcommitment to quality,’ he says.

The company’s products can befound at finer retailers across the UKand Europe, as well as in hotels andinternational merchandisingcampaigns. Recent merchandisingpartners include Louis Vuitton,Maison Piper Heidsieck, BrooksBrothers and Ralph Lauren.

Items added to the collection forthis year include Prohibition eracocktail shakers, the ultimategentleman’s Valet and a coffee tablefeaturing a built-in antique globe.Visit: www.authenticmodels.com

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As Maison & Objet celebrates its 20thanniversary in Paris, the second Mason &Objet Asia in Singapore (10-13 March)and the first Maison & Objet Americas inMiami Beach (12-15 May), it hasrevamped its Designer of the Year, havingone for each show, rather than threecategories at the Paris event. ��

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Oki Sato has been named Designer ofthe Year. Born in 1977 in Toronto, Canada,in 2002 Sato completed a MA inarchitecture at the Waseda University,Tokyo and founded the Nendo studio inthe city, before opening a studio in Milanin 2005.

Nendo, meaning modelling clay,expresses the desire of having certainflexibility and the ability to reinventoneself. The designer takes his inspirationfrom the Japanese uncluttered style tocreate a language of his time.

Sato’s philosophy is reflected in hisdesigns, thanks to which he transformsthe interactions of people with theobjects surrounding them by creating aparenthesis in their life.

This desire is found in the unclutteredand characteristic shapes of his designs, to which he always adds

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a touch of humour and conviviality. His Streeterior exhibition was

presented in Tokyo and in Milan in 2003.He has since received numerous awardsincluding: Good Design Award, GermanDesign Award, Elle Deco InternationalDesign Award and in 2012 he was namedDesigner of the Year by Wallpaper*magazine .

Many of his creations are exhibited atthe Museum of Modern Art in New York,the Museum of Decorative Arts and thePompidou Centre in Paris, and theVictoria & Albert Museum, London.

His furniture designs include productsfor Cappellini, Desalto, Kartell, Moroso,DePadova, Swedese, Gandia Biasco,Conde House, Glas Italia, Driade, Lema,Thonet, Arketipo, Boffi, BoConcept andDePadova.

Nendo is preparing for an exhibition inMilan this year and Sato’s work will be ondisplay at Now! Design à Vivre in hall 8.Visit: www.nendo.jp


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Make a statementWhatever the desired effect,there is an LVT design to suit

Quick-Step’s Livyn vinyl floors are 100% waterproof and therefore easy tomaintain, making them suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. Thanks to thethin and flexible floor strips, a maximum of 4mm, they can be fitted on topof an existing level floor, with a choice of glued or click together. Pictured isLivyn Essential Pro in Cérusé oak light beige.Visit: www.quick-step.co.uk

Polyflor’s Camaro Loc collection of interlocking tiles and planks has 15 woodand stone designs with embossed textures and a micro-bevel effect on allfour sides of the planks and tiles. Featuring a 4mm gauge and a 0.3mm wearlayer, it is suitable for use in heavy domestic as well as light commercialareas. When used with Vinyl Loc Underlay, impact noise is reduced by 19dB.Pictured is Camaro Loc White Limed Oak 3441.Visit: www.polyflor.com

Moduleo’sImpresscollectionfeatures fivewood designswith 22 colouroptions inboth dry backand click; allwithregisteredembosstextures.Pictured isCountry Oak852.Visit: www.moduleo.co.uk

Karndean Design Flooring’s recently updated Art Select collection nowincludes a variety of plank and tile formats to help define spaces whilemaintaining a consistency throughout the home. By pairing the full sizedTravertine effect tiles with the matching FreeLengths tiles, it is possible tocreate subtle zoning while maintaining a continuation of colour in open planhomes. For homes that are not open plan, wood effect parquet can be usedto create a statement entrance, with the theme then continued in adjoiningrooms. Pictured is Art Select Sundown Oak and Sundown Oak Parquet (HC04and AP04).Visit: www.karndean.com

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Ryalux’s top-end range is available in more than 100 coloursRyalux Carpets has been makingpremium carpets in the UK for more thanfour decades.

Its Ultimate Collection is available intwist, velvet, saxony and shagpilequalities, all made from New Zealandwool, the world’s purest and whitestwool, and all stain protected, andmothproof treated.

Consumers can create their owncarpet, in their ideal colour, in whateversize they require, in a comprehensiverange of styles.

All they have to do is choose thepreferred quality from the selection, andthen either select a colour from thestandard colour palette of up to 104colours, or use Ryalux’s free colourmatching service.

The carpets are available in any lengthand in any width up to 7m, allowing thesmallest rooms to be carpeted withoutwaste and large rooms to be carpetedwithout an unsightly join.

There is no minimum order quantity,but a minimum order value equivalent to10sqm.Visit: www.ryalux.co.uk

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Guardsman’s latest research has providedvaluable information on protection plansProtection plans, guarantees andwarranties can be confusing for both theend consumer as well as retail staff, andwith the furniture sector under increasedscrutiny from regulatory bodies andconsumer watchdog groups, it isessential that the industry focuses onproviding customers with clearly definedand compliant products and services,says Phil Griffin, Guardsman md.

Guardsman has undertaken extensiveresearch to gain insight of how the endconsumer perceives furniture protectionplans and what their expectations are interms of the service they will receive.

‘This significant investment hasprovided incredibly rich information tous and our retail partners, for which wewould like to express our thanks to thestores for their fantastic support andallowing us to conduct this at the pointof sale,’ he says.

The results show that consumersgreatly value the peace of mind offeredthrough its protection plans given thatthey provide solutions to damage thatcan occur to their new furniture ineveryday use.

‘The key challenge is getting this

message through at point of sale withoutthem being confused by other add-onwarranty sales, such as electrical wherethe cover is typically orientated to aproduct failure. This insight has enabledus to completely redevelop our trainingprogramme and selling materials whichour team of account managers use tosupport our retail partners across the UKand Republic of Ireland,’ he says.

Guardsman has also identified keyinformation relating to regulatorycompliance, an area that retailers areincreasingly concerned about given theFinancial Conduct Authority’s spotlighton insurance products.

Griffin says it is essential thatconsumers are provided with full andobjective information when purchasingprotection plans, including onlinetransactions.

‘With more furniture than ever beforebeing bought online, Internet sales are avaluable sales opportunity for retailerswhich we can help them maximise.Through the results of this study we havereviewed retailers’ website transactionalprocesses and adapted our training toensure that all retail staff are trained on

FCA compliance and that a record of thattraining is kept in order that we continueto safeguard our retailers’ brandreputation,’ he explains.

Providing clear and compliantinformation to consumers, backed upwith excellent customer service and anexpert repair service is what theGuardsman business is built on, saysGriffin.

‘Our team is consistently resolvingchallenging and complex claims,delivering customer service excellenceand deploying the local technician withthe right skillsets for the specific claim,which is why we deliver industry leadingfirst visit fix ratios. It’s what consumershave told us they expect and we workclosely in partnership with retailers andtechnicians to ensure it’s what theyreceive,’ he adds.Visit: www.guardsman.co.uk

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By introducing Guardsman protection plans to your retail businessnot only will you see sales and profit growth at little risk, you willalso be offering your customers the very best aftercare service.

At Guardsman we know how important it is to your customersto have peace of mind that their new furniture will look goodfor years to come. Our years of experience and comprehensivenetwork of technicians are on hand to deal with the everydayspills and accidents that can occur to new furniture in the home.

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Solving skin problemsWhether it is the natural oils from hairand bodies, accidental spills and staining,or even chemicals from certain types ofheart medication being released throughthe skin, leather furniture is underconstant attack.

Often a significant expense and amuch loved feature in the home, leatherfurniture deserves regular protection andmaintenance. A key part of this is notonly regular cleaning, but the applicationof an effective protection cream, saysBen Staerck, Furniture Clinic md.

Understanding leather is key toretailers’ demonstrating expertise andalso advising on how to properly care forcustomers’ leather. Absorbent leatherssuch as aniline and suedes require moreregular treatment than more commonpigmented leathers.

One of the most visual and effectiveways of getting this knowledge across toa customer is a simple ‘absorbency’ test’.Place a drop of water on a leather swatchand rub it lightly with your finger, if itsoaks in it is an absorbent leather, if itdoesn’t it is likely to be pigmented.

Absorbent leather is susceptible tomost liquids and stains easily. Protectedleather will not absorb the water butmust still be protected to ensure thesealant is not worn away.

‘Customers may be shocked to think ofhow fast a spillage can soak into theirnew upholstery and will undoubtedly bemore keen to protect it. This test is anideal way to engage with customers andincrease the conversion rate for those allimportant add-on sales. It is vitallyimportant for customers to apply aspecialist protection cream as soon asthey receive their new leather furnitureand every three months thereafter,’stresses Staerck.

Protection cream reinstates absorbentleather’s natural oils and waxes whilerepelling water-based stains. It should beremembered that sitting on leathercauses friction, which eventually wearsaway the coating causing the item tolose colour and become faded. A goodprotection cream will absorb this frictionand help to prevent any such damage. It

will also add an invisible barrier to helpprotect the finish on pigmented leatherfrom wear and tear. All dirt will be heldon the protected layer and can be easilywiped clean, making maintenance far lessdaunting.

‘Educating the consumer on thecorrect methods to care for theirfurniture establishes trust anddemonstrates the expertise of the

salesperson. Showing aftercareknowledge convinces the customer youare committed to the longevity of theirpurchase, making it far easier for retailersto sell care plans and care kits. Properknowledge concerning the care andprotection of leather is not just good forthe customer, it’s good for sales too,’ addsStaerck.Visit: www.furnitureclinic.co.uk

Grease stains are common with leather but can be avoided with regular cleaning and maintenance

Leather furniture needs special treatmentShowing aftercare knowledgemakes its easier to sell care kits

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You have a disused power station in thecentre of a large city. Do you convert itinto exclusive flats as with Battersea ordo you turn it into an interiors store?German retailer and supplier Kare Designchose the latter when it opened itsflagship store in Munich last autumn.

The 108,000sqft Kare Kraftwerk storeoccupies the former power station whichwas built in 1960 and took four years toconvert into Munich’s latest shoppingmecca.

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The store features 13 ‘sandwich rooms’,presented as fully furnished 800sqft flatsagainst a background of bare concretewalls and old fans. The name of thesespaces is taken from the sandwichconstruction of the original building,which also offers extensive viewsthrough ingenious gaps in the walls.

The fascinating steel structure whereviews of the exposed concrete ceilingsand striking chimneys combine withviews of the Bavarian mountains, hasbecome a tourist attraction.

Whether it’s a bedroom in the Frenchboudoir style or the kind of retro livingroom found in central Berlin, in additionto themed furnishing Kraftwerk displays,the entire spectrum of Kare’s collections:cupboards, beds, shelving, sofas,armchairs, rugs, tables, mirrors andmuch, much more are in-store. Scatteredamong them, hand-picked artefacts suchas a life-sized wooden statue of Ganeshfrom India create surprises.

On the top floor of the ‘heavy metalloft’ between mighty grey steel girdersthere is a department featuring aprofessional planning studio for bothprivate and contract furnishing.

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Entertainment and food are availablein the Kraftwerk kitchen with its bar,bistro and cafe serving modern, regionalcuisine, while a large roof terrace affordsspectacular views of Munich.

Germany’s 1956 shopping laws –Ladenschlussgesetz – still apply inBavaria, so while the store is open from10am to 8pm from Monday to Saturday,Kare cannot sell anything on Sundays.Instead shoppers are encouraged to visitits website and place orders online.Visit: www.kare-design.com

Clockwise from top right: The machine hall is now a showroom; Kraftwerkkitchen; planning studio and office furniture offers; view of the impressivearchitecture

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Dressed to thrillLiving Divani and Boffi havetaken a radical approach toshowroom design

Kitchen and bathroom showrooms cansometimes look stark, as you struggleto find a curve. One solution is tocombine them with the softer shapes offurniture. Which is exactly what LivingDivani and Boffi have done at Boffi’s6,450sqft showroom on BromptonRoad in west London. ��

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Choosing which products to combine was made much easieras Piero Lissoni is the key planner, art director and designer forboth brands.

The day and night-time scenarios proposed by Living Divanicomplement the bathroom and kitchen settings from Boffi,recreating the concept of a large, elegantly cosmopolitanhouse, combining a minimalist style with luxury, and offering anarray of ideas and atmospheres. The partnership between thetwo brands has been successfully tried and tested on theAmerican market at Boffi Soho in New York.

On entering the Brompton Road store you are greeted byExtrasoft modular sofas in two-tone dark brown and orangeleather, made up of cosy seats, joined to create regulargeometrical forms, but with outlines that can be adjusted. Thecomposition is surrounded by Mario Ferrarini’s Kalè stool-tablesin white Cristalplant, reminiscent of a stylised flower, whilearound the kitchen counter are Francesco Rota’s Hinge stools.

Near the reception, two Family Chairs by Junya Ishigamicreate a waiting area that breaks with convention. Alongsidethe raw sheet metal platform, Lissoni has left his architecturalmark, creating an essential link between the window displayand the store’s other areas: a relaxation corner,

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distinguished by a multicoloured version of Chaffeuse bergèreand a Ying Ying table by Matthias Hickl, with its burnished castbrass base and smoked glass top, while in the nearby kitchenthere are again Hinge stools, this time in white.

Moving further inside, take a seat and explore bathrooms andkitchens on a large island composition of the Metrocubo sofawith its bold shapes, accompanied by Family Lounge, anoccasional table made of folded sheet metal. In the kitchen,lunch can be eaten while sitting on the four Grace chairs byGiopato & Coombes, with their colourful covers.

The large interior space is graced with Mini Jelly swivellingchairs, with stainless steel frames and fabric coverings, setaround the dining table, while, to relax there is a Chemisearmchair accompanied by the stackable coffee tables/storageunits Stack Table by Nathan Yong.

In the final large exhibition area, the living section featuresMaja D easy chairs in a white fabric and Rod sofa, which offersthe distinctive option of choosing different coverings for theframe and cushions, creating striking two-tone effects andcaptivating combinations of different materials.

In the bedroom, the key features are Softwall bed, a whitelacquered Family Lounge table serving as a bedside table, Mateclothes valets in black lacquer and Gray armchair, with its classicdesign, charcoal-dyed frame and dark brown leather cushions.

Who said kitchens couldn’t be well-dressed?Visit: www.livingdivani.it

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