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Judging by some of the headlines relating to Ikea’s plans to trial small store formats,you’d be easily forgiven for thinking thechain was planning a branch on every highstreet (see p6).

But it won’t. And there’s one overridingreason why not: parking is limited on themajority of high streets, which is why theforthcoming Norwich store is on a retail parknext to a ring road.

Can you imagine the chaos of scores ofshoppers turning up to collect their newStocksund sofa or Trysil bedroom furnitureonly to find the store’s two parking spacesare already occupied and a traffic warden isprocessing the first parking fine?

No, high streets are not going to be hometo small Ikea stores but retail parks, be they

edge of town or elsewhere, probably will be. I can imagine a network of regional large

stores acting as showrooms where shopperscan see the full range supported by localclick and collect centres, rather thanshoppers lugging their purchases to thecouncil car park.

So farewell to May Design Series (see p10).Trying to get the UK furniture industry tomove from the NEC in January to Excel inMay has proved to be one of the leastsuccessful exhibition ideas of recent years.

Congratulations to Dids Macdonald on herrichly deserved OBE in the Queen’s BirthdayHonours List (see p14). The protectiondesigners now have (and should have haddecades ago) is largely thanks to the tirelessefforts of Macdonald and her colleagues at atime when politicians had little or no interestin the subject.

After what seems eons, finally Balta’sownership has been settled, where privateequity firm Lone Star is buying out privateequity firm Doughty Hanson, Filip Balcaenand its management (see p10).

I’m now off to count your votes in theInteriors Monthly Awards 2015, the winners ofwhich will be revealed in the next issue.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUENEWS

6 Ikea to trial trio of small format stores

10 Balta to get new owner

14 OBE for Dids Macdonald

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26 Design

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32 Wood and laminate

Being Real, Meister update and Traditional choices

38 Beds and bedroom

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Ikea to trial smaller formatNorwich is to be the location of the first of three trial Ikeasmall store formats, as it looks to be more accessible tocustomers.

The chain plans to open a 19,000sqft store on the SweetBriar Retail Park, off the city’s outer ring road this autumn.

Customers will be able to view some products whileplacing orders or collecting from the store.

‘It is less than a 10th of the size, so not everything whichis in a normal store will be there. There will be someproducts on display and there will be a lot of support forpeople wanting to purchase products. There will beopportunities to order and collect goods and there will alsobe a café in the store,’ says Jack Jackson, Ikea order andcollection development manager.

Two further trial formats are being developed for the UK,which the chain hopes to have running by next autumn,alongside three overseas trials.

Ikea says shoppers can make up to eight visits whenbuying bedrooms or kitchens, which from Norwich involvesa four-hour round journey to Lakeside or Milton Keynes.

The Norwich store will act primarily as a planning studioalongside the collection facility.

‘Customers will have the opportunity to touch and testthe product range and will be able to collect orders made

The BFM has paid tribute to its outgoingchairman John Alston, after he stooddown following the sale of AlstonsUpholstery.

At the association’s board meeting lastmonth Alston relinquished the role hehas held for two and a half years.

To celebrate his 40 years in theindustry and 12 as a director of the BFM,a small luncheon was held after theboard meeting at Furniture Makers’ Hall.

Invited guests included GeorgeMitchell, past BFM chairman, RichardRanklin and Charles Vernon. Ranklin and Vernon were both part of the BFM Young Managers group with Johnand David Alston a quarter of a centuryago.

Matt O’Flynn, Collins and Hayes mdand new BFM chairman, praised hispredecessor’s work for which he waspresented with an Award for Excellence.

Jackie Bazeley, BFM md, also thankedAlston for his service to the BFM and thepersonal support given to her.

Brian Ahern, BFM director, has beenappointed interim vice-chairman.

Which? has named its top mattresses,awarding nine of the 28 tested Best Buystatus.

Those were: Sealy Teramo 1400 77%;Silentnight Clasic 1200 Pocket Deluxe72%; Dunlopillo Royal Sovereign 72%;Ikea Hesseng 72%; Silentnight 3 ZoneMemory Foam 70%; Reylon PocketMemory Classic 69%; Sealy Napoli 1200Pocket Collection Silver 69%;Slumberland Memory Seal Deluxe 69%;and Sleep Collect and Go Pocket SprungMemory Foam 69%.

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Shoppers need several visits when planning bedrooms or kitchens

online or in the store. The Norwich Order and CollectionPoint will also include a café and will have a limited range ofproducts that customers can take home on the day,’ it says.

Ikea’s last UK store opening was in 2009 in Southampton.It is planning to open four large stores in Reading,Greenwich, Sheffield and Exeter, with the Reading branchexpected to open by next summer.

a fantastic achievement for Dunlopillo,and one of which we are extremelyproud,’ says Paul Little, Steinhoff UK Bedssales director national accounts.

‘The award recognises the quality ofthe mattresses in the Dunlopillocollection and reflects the fact thatinnovation is at the very heart of all ofthe products we launch. We arededicated to continuous improvement,so we will remain focused on developing products that enhancecomfort wherever they can be applied,’he adds.

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Lone Star set to becomeBalta private equity ownerCarpet and rug manufacturer Balta is to have a new privateequity owner after the terms of a sale were agreed. The dealis expected to be completed at the end of August.

Lone Star Funds has signed a definitive agreement toacquire Balta Group from Doughty Hanson, Filip Balcaenand the group’s management for an undisclosed sum.Doughty Hanson bought the company from its family

Online retailer Loaf has confirmed its firstphysical store will open in September orOctober this year.

The 7,500sqft Loaf Shack will be on thesite of the former Battersea Furniture Citystore at Queenstown Road, London.

‘We want customers to feel relaxedenough to kick-off their shoes, put theirfeet up and experience why we’re dubbed“the sultans of snug”. In fact, I’d call it lessof a showroom and more of a slowroom,’says Charlie Marshall, Loaf founder.

owners in August 2004 and owned a 70% stake. Thefounding family and management held the balance.

Balta reported sales of €520m and EBITDA of €64.9m in2014.

‘We are proud of how well Balta has performed, withEBITDA in 2014 growing by more than 20% compared with2013. We have enjoyed working with management onfurther investing in the company’s manufacturingcapabilities, particularly in Turkey, on product innovationand on improving operational efficiency and are delightedthat Balta is in such good shape for the next stage of itsdevelopment,’ says John Gemmell, a principal at DoughtyHanson.

‘We are delighted to be embarking on the next phase ofour growth ambitions with Lone Star, who share our visionof driving profitable growth by delivering superior productdesign, creativity, quality and service for our customers. Asthe company moves forward, I am confident that we will doso from a position of strength. We will continue to build onour successes by innovating, enhancing and growing ourbusiness globally through continued strategic investmentsin Belgium and Turkey as well as through targetedacquisitions,’ says Hendrik Deruyck, Balta Group ceo.

Loaf confirms its slice of high streetThe store will contain several

interactive areas including an ice creamparlour, chillout area and mattresstesting section.

‘Back when we launched there weren’tmany dedicated online retailers for justbeds – they tended to be physical shopswith websites added. The opportunity forus then was to sell beautiful productsfaster and cheaper than the high street.Today it’s no longer just about price, it’sincreasingly about quality, service and

Balta has expanded its global business

brand allegiance. Loaf’s move to bricksand clicks is all about reaffirming ourbrand and giving customers a fantasticexperience,’ adds Marshall.

Loaf will cover clicks and bricks

Organiser pulls the plug on May Design Series There will be no more May Design Seriesexhibitions. After three editions,organiser UBM says it will concentrate onits Decorex, Sleep, Ecobuild, kbbBirmingham and kbb London shows.

‘We’ve decided to cancel May DesignSeries and put our efforts into our nichemarket events as our exhibitors and

visitors have informed us they want amore curated experience. In a world ofinformation overload, our visitors need afocused event that exhibits the best, andnew products and thinking within thatsector, and takes a deep dive into thefuture of the sector, engaging with newideas and trends and networking

opportunities within that niche of theindustry,’ says Alison Jackson, UBM EMEABuilt Environment portfolio director.

Over the past two years visitornumbers at Sleep rose by 10% and 8%for Decorex while kbb Birmingham 2014had its largest number of exhibitors andEcobuild saw 5% growth in March.

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Dids Macdonald awardedOBE for IP protection work

Dids Macdonald, Anti Copying in Design(ACID) ceo, has been awarded an OBE forservices to the design industry in the Queen’sBirthday Honours.

‘I am immensely proud of this recognitionand honoured to be awarded an OBE. Thishighlights the importance of intellectualproperty that underpins all successful designbrands, of which there are so many within thefurnishing industry. I am determined tocontinue to raise awareness about ACID’songoing campaign “Commission it, Don’tCopy it”,’ says Macdonald.

She co-founded ACID in 1996 as avoluntary based round table action group tocreate a plan to help small companiesconquer global copyists. Before that she was

a partner in a successful small companydesigning and producing decorativeaccessories. But with success came blatantcopying every time a new product waslaunched and she nearly lost her businessseveral times.

At the time there was no organisation tohelp designers protect their intellectualproperty.

ACID is now recognised as the leading UKdesign and intellectual property organisation,helping thousands of designers to protecttheir work. After ACID’s 15-year campaign, the Intellectual Property Act became law on 1 October 2014, making the intentionalinfringement of a registered design a criminaloffence.Dids Macdonald

V4 Woodflooring has investedmore than £600,000 in adistribution warehouse andtrade facility in CastleDonington, Leicestershire, toimprove service to Midlandsand North of Englandcustomers.

‘It is an ideal location, withgreat transport links, and will

complement our base inSurrey. The business isgrowing year on year and wehave ambitious plans for thefuture,’ says Chris Vincent, V4md.

The company is looking toopen further distributioncentres in Birmingham andManchester.

V4 invests in Midlands hub

Bed retailer Hästens is lookingto expand outside Londonunder the leadership of a newcountry manager.

The chain, which has threestores in the capital, hasnamed Oliver Bowen (right)as country manager UK.

‘Hästens is driven by apassion to offer the best sleepin the best bed, based onSwedish craftsmanship andnatural materials, and I amproud to lead the

developmentof the UKmarket forHästens inthe stronggrowth phase

we are experiencing,’ saysBowen.

‘With new stores instrategic, exclusive locations,Hästens will strengthen itsposition as the premiermanufacturer of hand-madequality beds.’

The funeral of Reg Symondstook place on 22 June. Hedied on 7 June, aged 85.

Symonds started his life-long career in the interiorsindustry after national servicein the RAF in the early 1950swhen he joined Blundells ofSittingbourne, after doingeverything from deliveries,carpet fitting and selling, hewas promoted to manager.

He left in 1966 to become asales representative withRiding Hall Carpets, followedby Lancaster, YoughalCarpets, Velma, beforereturning to Lancaster andfinally Cormar where he wassouthern sales manager untilhis retirement in 1993.

He is survived by his wifeNesta and six sons, five ofwhom are in the industry.

Hästens eyes expansion

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Winners hold the cardsThe 10 winners of Balta’s prize draw for sets (100 cards per set)of limited edition personalised Noble Collection sample cardswith an upgraded finish and company logo, were: Mercado,HFD Bridgend, Woodall Brothers, Faithfull Floorcoverings,Phloor, MCD Scotland, Belgrave Carpets, John Palmer Carpets,Mitchell Carpets and Cheshires of Nottingham.

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frame under the manufacturer’s warranty and then once thewarranty has expired, the Guardsman insurance protection planwould cover for the remainder of the time up to the five-yearlimit of the plan.

The Financial Ombudsman’s view is that the furniture should be fit for purpose for the duration of the insurance plan and therefore if multiple repairs are required they wouldbe permitted until the indemnity value of the policy wasreached.

QA distraught customer returned from holiday todiscover that while she was away a party was held ather house and a fight broke out. The result is that her

living room carpet was torn in several places and stained byblood. The carpet was expensive, which is why she bought aprotection plan, but the company that made it is no longer inbusiness. What can she expect?

AOnce again the customer would need to have aprotection plan that provides cover for accidentaldamage as well as staining. If the coverage were correct

then a claim could be made. In these types of cases Guardsmanwould look to establish if the party was held with thepermission of the plan holder, as there could potentially be aright of recovery of costs from the individual or individualsinvolved.

The manufacturer no longer being in business is not an issue:the protection plan is administered by the plan provider andnot the manufacturer.

If a replacement item is required an alternative carpet of asimilar quality and value can be offered or, depending on theinsurance underwriter, a cash settlement might also bepossible.

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In St Peter’s Basilica in Rome is a chairbelieved to date back to the sixthcentury, one of the oldest chairs inexistence. It’s so well worn it’s only puton display once a century. When I was achild, we had furniture in the front roomwhich was only ever used when we hadguests, so it probably would have lastedjust as long.

But in today’s world, how long shoulda piece of furniture last? Some sofas arenot just sat on, they’re lived in – ourlifestyles have changed dramatically, buthave customers’ expectations movedwith the times? I visited a fitted bedroominstallation where the customer hadlabelled every minute ‘fault’ with a Post-itnote and his expectations were clearlyconsiderable.

Every time you sell, two sets ofexpectations meet on the shopfloor: thecustomer’s and yours. Identifying thedifferences and managing the customer’sexpectations is crucial to a successfultransaction. Failing to do so willdoubtless mean a complaint.

The customer’s expectations will bebased on, among other things, their

Mind the gap Managing customers’ expectations is key

Should this leather cushion have become baggy? The customer didn’tthink so

previous experiences (and that of theirfriends and relatives), the price, and theirperception of your brand.

Yours may be based on your technicalknowledge and on your experiences withthat product or supplier.

But there’s a third factor that must betaken into account: how will the furniturebe used and cared for? It’s not unknownfor a customer to assume upholsteryneeds no maintenance. So it’s importantto ensure you give the right advice aswell as the right product: how you sell istherefore as important as what you sell.

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Guarantees can influence a customer.They show confidence in your productand help a decision to purchase. Also,they affect the customer’s expectations

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about the durability of what they’vebought. They shouldn’t be worded in away that would dissuade a customerfrom making a reasonable complaint: noreasonable consumer would expect anyitem of furniture to last only a year, so aone-year guarantee cannot stop thecustomer making a claim after two ormore years, and could make them thinktwice about buying.

A customer has the right to make alegal claim up to six years after purchaseand even longer if a guarantee promisesa longer life for the product. Plus, theyhave statutory rights that cannot beover-ridden by any guarantee.

How long should a product last? That’sa question worth considering every timeyou’re with a customer. Ask the rightquestions to understand theirexpectations so you can ensure they’rerealistic and make sure what you sellmeets or exceeds them. That way you’llall be happy, and for a long time.Visit: www.richard-renouf.com

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8 Floorwise’s F592C contact spray

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9 CDC Flooring chose to use 5,500sqm

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fixed and extendable tables.

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12 Illulian has drawn inspiration from

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and fascinates with its texture

reproducing the natural veins of marble.

As with all the rugs from the Design

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13 Spink & Edgar Upholstery has

added to its furniture range with the

Otley chair. Some 60% of the foam and

other manmade materials from the seat

cushions and throughout the frame

have been replaced with the firm’s

award-winning pocket sprung core

technology and natural fibres produced

at its own farm.

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14 Some 2,500sqm of Polyflor flooring

was installed by Artisan Flooring of

Swansea at 40 affordable homes at

Wales & West Housing’s development in

Porthcawl, Bridgend. Products including

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Herringbone 2129 was installed

throughout the apartments in kitchens,

corridors, bedrooms and living spaces.

Visit: www.polyflor.com

15 Silentnight’s Classic 1200 Pocket

Deluxe mattress has won a Which? Best

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The double-sided and hand-tufted

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Eclectic andexcitingThe Design GuildMark Awardsrecognise the bestof British design

The work of furniture designers working in the UK and Britishfurniture designers working abroad has been recognised byawarding 21 Design Guild Mark Awards in its eighth year,bringing the total to 143. The Furniture Makers’ Companyorganised awards demand the highest standards in the designof furniture for volume production.

‘This year saw another record number of entries being held tosome very high standards by a judging panel that increasinglyrepresents diverse parts of the furniture industry. The entrieswere equally diverse, from contract to retail, from

Top: Omstak by RodneyKingsman for OMK Design Top right: Radius range bySimon Pengelly for PengellyDesignRight: Kerning cabinetcollection by Samuel Chanfor ChannelsLeft: Cubrick by Cairn Youngand Ian Spencer for YardSale Project

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residential to hospitality and workplace, as were the applicantsthemselves. Watching the great minds in our industry critiquethe great output of British design was a real pleasure,’ saysAlexander Gifford, Design Guild Mark chairman.

The awards were judged by: Simon Alderson, co-founder oftwentytwentyone; Sebastian Conran, Sebastian ConranAssociates founder; Rosa Bertoli, Wallpaper* design editor;Joanna Biggs, GA Design International associate director; DianaMonkhouse, Aukett Swanke senior associate; Jeremy Myerson,Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design director

Clockwise from top left: CoCo by Mark Gabbertasfor Oasiq;Kerning bookcasecollection by SamuelChan for Channels;Flite by RodneyKingsman for OMKDesign;675 chair by Robin Dayfor Case Furniture;Pollyfox bench by HenrySwanzy for HenrySwanzy; Stix tables by MagnusLong for The ConranShop;Frame sofa by Ian Archerfor Archer & Co

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and chairman; Philippa Prinsloo, John Lewis head of design; and PernilleStafford, Resonate Interiors md.

‘Yet another year of outstanding contributions to the British furnitureindustry by talented, enthusiastic and accomplished designers. Oftendifficult but always keenly debated by the judges, the Design Guild Markreally does represent the very best of British,’ says Monkhouse.

‘The Design Guild Mark submissions this year were, as always, an eclecticand exciting mix of clever design and manufacturing processes. It is alwaysa real privilege to see the range of styles and attention to detail and beinvolved in selecting exceptional work for an award,’ says Stafford.

‘The quality was extremely high and the work of designers andmanufacturers is positively lauded through the Design Guild Mark. Theawards will no doubt reflect the enduring pedigree of British design,’ saysAlderson.Visit: www.furnituremakers.org.uk

Clockwise from top left:Edge table by Luke Pearsonand Tom Lloyd for Modus;Pollyfox trestle table byHenry Swanzy for HenrySwanzy; HenRay by Henry Gurney forOcee Design;BA3 chair by Ernest Race forRace Furniture;Svelto Round Stacking Stoolby Lisa Sandall for Ercol;Poon desk by Tony Portusand Simon Pirie for Makers’Eye; Timba table by Luke Pearsonand Tom Lloyd forPearsonLloyd;Loki sofa by Charlie Fowlerfor John Lewis

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WOOD AND LAMINATE


A big statementKahrs’ latest collection has planks 3m longKahrs has introduced the Real collection of wood floors.Defined by its imposing format, the oak planks span 2.4m – 3min length and 25cm or 30cm width. The collection includes evenand rustic timber grades and natural, misty white and light greystained finishes.

There are six designs with each offered in a choice of timbergrades, giving a total of 12 flooring options. All designs have alightly brushed surface and a tactile oiled pre-finish. Anunfinished plank is also available by special order. A four-sidedbevel edge accentuates the plank format.

Top scoreKahrs’ Linnea range has achieved the FloorScoreindoor air quality certification. This demonstrates thata flooring product has been independently certifiedby Scientific Certification Systems, to comply with thevolatile organic compound emissions criteria of theCalifornia Section 01350 Program. Any product thatmeets these stringent standards contributes to goodindoor air quality and can contribute to LEED 2009and LEED V4 projects.

Linnea has 29 wood flooring designs in threecollections: – Habitat, Living and Lodge.

All floors are made from sustainable European oak. To achieve optimum stability in a large format, the boards are

constructed from three layers of hardwood and have a tongueand groove joint for a bonded installation. The floor’s surfacelayer, which measures 20mm, can be sanded like a solid, downto the joint.

A range of accessories – including underlay, skirting boardsand trims – are also offered, as well as installation andmaintenance products.Visit: www.kahrs.com

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Design flairInterfloor’s Meister offering nowhas more colours and accessories

Top: CranbourneAbove: Marketing support includesa modular POS standLeft: Nadura in Anthracite Slate

Interfloor recently updated its Meister engineered wood floors.Featuring 30 colours, with matching accessories, this premiumrange is for independent retailers and flooring contractors.

‘Meister’s reputation for innovative products is again evidentwith 3D finishes and the incredible new Lindura range whichcombines a wood layer with wood powder technology, and anHDF core, to give a harder wearing floor that is more resistant toindentation. With Meister’s outstanding 35-year residentialwarranty this range is on-trend for the consumer and comeswith Interfloor’s three to five-day delivery service as standard,’says Steve Woodhead, Interfloor marketing director.

Interfloor also provides a marketing package including amodular POS system, accessory sample boards, a 60-pagebrochure, consumer sampling service and a consumermarketing programme through Facebook.

The Meister laminate range includes 37 decors and anexpanded range of colour matched accessories. All its laminateshave an HDF core for greater durability and the collectionfeatures narrower, longer and tile formats as well and someplanks with a non-repeat decor.

Most of the company’s flooring products incorporate apatented Masterclic Plus click system that produces a moresecure locking mechanism and reduces installation time.

‘The response to the Meister laminate range has beenoutstanding since its launch in 2014. Customers seem to lovethe brand. We believe our new range of Meister engineeredwood will offer a unique solution that will be equally popular.

‘The unique Nadura flooring, with five colours and utilisingwood powder technology, is incredibly hard-wearing andcomes with an unprecedented lifetime warranty for residentialuse,’ adds Woodhead.Visit: www.interfloor.com

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Building on traditionBalterio has added more decors

Balterio has updated its Tradition Sapphire collection with MaltTeak decor and the Tradition Sculpture range with Barn Oak andWild Mesquite decors.

The rustic character of hand-worked wooden floors isrepresented in the Tradition Sapphire laminate collection. Arough plank floor and randomly chiselled V-grooves bringnostalgia into the home, with the hand-scraped finish addingauthentic character.

Tradition Sculpture is designed to reflect pure craftsmanshipwith the natural surface of the oak laminate planks hand-crafted down to the smallest detail. Its rustic and authenticcharacter features a rough, hand-scraped look in combinationwith four-sided V-grooves.

The 1,261mm x 190.5mm x 9mm planks in both collectionsalso have the True To Nature embossed finish for the feel of areal wood floor and have a 25-year residential and 12-yearcontract warranty.

Thanks to the Balterio’s True Matching technology,accessories such as skirting boards and profiles match thelaminate flooring. Balterio accessories also have a lacqueroverlay to make them more scratch-resistant.

The ComfortSound Base and ComfortSound Pro underlayshelp avoid compression over time and loss of performance insound reduction and levelling. Both have an integrateddampscreen for protection against rising damp while cuttingthe underlay around obstacles is made easier thanks to itsimprint.Visit: www.balterio.com

Wild Mesquite (above) has been joined by Barn Oak (right) in Tradition Sculpture

Malt Teak is part of the Tradition Sapphire range

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BEDS AND BEDROOM


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‘To achieve one Which? Award is great,but to receive two in the space of a fewmonths, is simply amazing,’ says NeilRobinson, Sealy marketing director, onhearing the news that the company’sTeramo 1400 mattress was the topscoring mattress in the latest Which?review.

‘Everyone here at Sealy is thrilled tobits and it’s a real tribute to thecompany’s commitment to being at thecutting edge of sleep technology. Wealways want to bring consumers the verybest solution to getting a good night’ssleep and it’s just so great to see our hardwork recognised.’

Sealy’s Napoli 1200 pocket springmattress achieved Which? Best Buy statusin 2015 for a third year running, but now,in the magazine’s latest review ofmattresses it said the Sealy Teramo 1400was ‘the best mattress we’ve tested inyears’.

‘This is one of the most durable

The Teramo 1400 isSealy’s second Which? Best Buy

Neil Robinson

mattresseswe’ve tested – it’llstill be in greatcondition and able tosupport your body well evenafter years of use. Unlike somemattresses, it doesn’t sag or become lessfirm over time. The breathable materialshould also help you avoid gettingsweaty during the night,’ said the review.

Other comments included: ‘It’s veryeasy to turn over on the mattress and it’sstable enough that you won’t disturbyour partner when you do,’ and ‘it’s amattress that will serve you well for manyyears.’

‘A Which? accreditation is trusted bythe consumer as objective, trustworthyand hugely important when it comes tomaking major buying decisions and isrecognised everywhere by the public, sothis award is really important to us,’ saysRobinson.

Sealy expects a surge in orders as a

result of the Which? recommendationsand both beds will be on display on theSealy stand at The NBF Bed Show inTelford (22-23 September) alongsidesome of the company’s other bestsellingranges and new products.Visit: www.sealy.co.uk

Sealy has received a secondWhich? Best Buy Award

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Cool sleepingAn exclusive foam is at the heart of the SleepShaper Gold range

The new SleepShaper Gold range of bedsand mattresses from The Foam Companyfeatures Vystex foam, incorporating V-Max technology for improved airflow.

‘Manufactured in the UK exclusively forThe Foam Company, this pioneeringfoam has gone through extensivethermal testing. The findings show that Vystex is able to dissipate heat 47%more quickly than standard memoryfoam,’ says Michael Nash, The FoamCompany md.

‘Not only is this revolutionary foamcooler than standard memory foam, butat 70kg compared to most memoryfoams of 40kg-50kg, it is also of a farsuperior quality. We are passionate aboutensuring that any marketing claims wemake can be proven, which is why wecommissioned a bespoke thermal test tosupport the findings that this

SleepShaper Gold 2000 includes a Vystex sleeping surface

revolutionary foam makes the mattressesconsiderably cooler than those featuringstandard memory foam.’

This scientific test began with coveringa variety of mattresses with a fittedsheet, replicating normal use. A heatedblanket was then wrapped around abolster which was placed on the mattress to imitate the human position.The bolster, including the mattress, wasthen covered in a Mylar insulating foilblanket.

This set-up was left for 30 minutes andthen removed.

The initial temperature was then takenat certain points using thermocouples,then again every five minutes andthermal images taken. When thetemperature reached 25 degrees, the testwas complete.

‘The SleepShaper Gold range is for

those who desire comfort and quality,but also want a mattress incorporatingthe latest advances,’ he explains.

‘This range offers incredible supportand is extremely comfortable, but nowwith Vystex, customers can havesomething significantly cooler thanstandard memory foam, and have theconfidence that there is evidence tosupport this claim,’ adds Nash.

There are five mattresses in theSleepShaper Gold range. Gold Firm is20cm deep, featuring 7cm Vystex and13cm high density foam core. GoldEmbrace is 22cm deep, with a soft feeland the Gold 1000, 1500 and 2000pocket sprung mattresses all have aVystex sleeping surface. All come withdivans and coordinating contemporaryheadboards.The Foam Company, tel: 01235 514 240

BEDS AND BEDROOM


MajesticMajal takes centre stage in any bedroom

Flou’s Majal definitely makes astatement. The geometric shapesof the headboard – available instandard and large sizes – arereminiscent of boiserie.

Designer Carlo Colombonamed it Majal after being

inspired by women in India dyinglarge lengths of fabric and whenthey wring-out the excess colour,ribbons of dye are formed thatare superimposed to createdelightful patterns.Visit: www.flou.it

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Twils is using headboards tostand out from the competition

Created to meet today’s needs of using the samespace for various purposes during different times ofday, Twils’Framebedsystem isbased onseparation ofspaces and organisation of functions.

The headboard becomes a small, fitted structurethat separates the areas and also serves as awardrobe or bookcase. Constructed with alightweight lacquered metal framework, the frontpart facing the bed is a padded backrest, while therear is fitted with a hanger rod and wooden shelf. Asofa version with the clothes rail back that convertsinto a bed, can also be used as a divider for thefoyer, or as a bookcase for the living area.

Open Air balances full and empty generated bythe structure’s intersecting parts and the structuralrigidity of the headboard, offset by the soft fabricupholstery using buttons to hold the fabric in place.

Strong references to outdoor icons, weaves andnatural decorations come together in Twils’ firstwood headboard, Natural, with a double twist of‘branches’ interwoven with the vertical post. Thewarmth of natural wood, the multi-level weave ofthe headboard and the semi-embracing shape makeNatural a cocoon bed.Visit: www.twils.it

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Triple scoreKarndean Designflooring’s LooseLayrange has been expandedKarndean Designflooring has extended its LooseLay collectionwith Series Three of its LVT.

Its six latest wood designs tap into the trend for fashionablerustics, deep greys and popular oak tones.

The complete Karndean LooseLay collection now features 19 wood designs and eight intricate stone tiles.

Inspired by nature, the collection features a range of tonesfrom the striking, warm ginger of Burlington LLP110 to thelight, blonde hues of Cambridge LLP113, all of which have a 15-year residential guarantee.

‘Homeowners are seeing the benefits of Karndean LooseLayin place of traditional carpet and laminate, and it’s continuing togrow from strength to strength in the marketplace,’ says PaulBarratt, Karndean Designflooring md.

‘The collection is not only design-led but it’s also compatiblewith underfloor heating and the individual planks allow easyaccess at all times. Our newest wood designs are a welcomeaddition and reflect the trends we’re seeing within interiordesign,’ he says.

Karndean LooseLay’s friction grip backing and increaseddimensional stability secures the floor firmly in place. It can beinstalled over most hard floors as long as they’re dry, smooth,sound and dust-free. The collection’s large scale 1,050mm x250mm planks and 610mm x 500mm tiles combined with fast

and easy fitting, means reduced downtime, mess andinstallation costs.

A new LooseLay POS unit holds all three series, instantlyshowcasing the colour bank with a mixture of sample boardsand product. With its interactive design, customers can arrangethe samples on the viewing platform.

Barratt says the company has worked with retailers to createa unit that works for both the customer and the store, reducingthe stand’s footprint while increasing the visibility andprominence of the designs.Visit: www.karndean.com

Karndean LooseLay Series Three Boston LLP111

Karndean LooseLay Series Three Providence LLP108

Karndean LooseLay Series Three Hartford LLP112

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Flexible next generationModuleo has further expanded its offer

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LVT manufacturer Moduleo has unveiled a number of productsin line with its Next Generation portfolio, including an extensionof its Transform and Select collections; and a new parquetoption, giving customers the opportunity to create bespokestatement flooring.

The Transform collection is a development of the existingrange and will feature eight new designs in 42 colour options,while the extension of Select will include the introduction ofthree new products in 14 new colours, suitable for residentialuse.

The new parquet edition is available on all of themanufacturer’s Transform and Impress products, and is set toincrease Moduleo’s design scope even further.

‘Our Next Generation is very much design-focused and offersour customer’s much more flexibility. We have delved furtherinto trend predictions for the coming seasons and our parquetin particular offers customers the opportunity to create theirown unique flooring patterns, which has already proven to be areal hit,’ says David Bigland, Moduleo UK and Eire md.

Moduleo produces a diverse range of vinyl floor tiles in alarge selection of colours and finishes. These are available inboth a traditional LVT construction as well as a simple to installClick system, which holds a strong consumer appeal due to itsadded flexibility.

‘By investing in innovative manufacturing techniques,Moduleo is proud to be at the forefront of this industry whilealso offering an environmentally-friendly option for consumers,’adds Bigland.Visit www.moduleo.co.uk

TransformCountryOak

Perceptions changed.Spaces redefined.The next generation of vinyl flooring is here, offering unrivalledlevels of durability, sustainability and aesthetic appeal.Designed to reflect ever-changing interior trends,Moduleo® luxury flooring transforms spaces from the floor upwith all the beauty and texture of natural wood and stone.

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Commercial customisationLVT popularity has grown in non-residential sectors

It is not just the residential market in which LVT is seeinggrowth: LVT is the fastest growing flooring category in thecontract market, according to Tarkett.

The company has expanded its contract offering to includeLoose-lay LVT.

‘Our internal tests indicate our Loose-lay LVT outperforms thecompetition in terms of traction to the subfloor thanks to itspatented anti-skid backing. Not only does this reduce labourand material costs, but since it can be installed without theneed for glue, the LVT can be easily removed without damagingthe subfloor or product, making future renovations easier andcheaper,’ says Steve Urwin, Tarkett marketing manager.

Ideal for overnight installation, iD Inspiration Loose-lay LVTrequires little if any subfloor preparation as it absorbs unevenpatches.

‘The proposition of LVT by definition is customisation;however there remains significant market demand for thesimplicity of stone and wood designs. iD Inspiration Loose-layLVT is available in demure designs while also offering eye-catching textile and abstract aesthetics for those retailersand establishments looking to stand out,’ he explains.

The latest addition to Tarkett’s collection of contract modularsolutions, iD Inspiration Loose-lay LVT, joins iD Inspiration Click,iD TILT and iD Inspiration 55 in Tarkett’s collection of contractLVT flooring. All products in the iD collection feature the surfacebenefits of Topclean XP PUR reinforcement which means nowax and no polish for life, and easy low-cost maintenance.

‘The addition of Loose-lay LVT to Tarkett’s extended family ofmodular solutions provides the most complete product offer inits class, reflecting Tarkett’s design leadership in the field ofcommercial product development,’ adds Urwin.Visit: www.tarkett.eu

Above: iD Inspiration Loose-lay LVT has aherringbone ‘gripping tread’ on the back

Left: iD Inspiration Loose-lay LVT in Lime Oak

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Drawing from many years of vinyl flooring expertise, the Camaro Loc collection features interlocking planks and tiles that eliminate the

need for adhesion, reducing installation time by half. Camaro Loc includes a range of popular wood and stone designs influenced by today’s

home interior trends, all accurately reproduced to create flooring that is both beautiful and practical for a wide range of internal spaces.

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Going geometricThere are infinite design possibilities

A major flooring trend is geometrics. Inspired by Italian designlegend Ettore Sottsass, areas that include graphic accents inprimary colours are making a big noise. A combination ofpatterns, colours and geometric prints work well against eye-catching flooring in cool-toned materials, such as slate and stone.

With 188 finishes, the Signature collection from Amtico isideal for those whowant to capture thegeometric style. TheSignature productscan be cut andcombined in aninfinite number ofways and installedwith ease. Designpossibilities areendless, with theoption to create ageometric focalpoint in a room.

The collection alsoencompasses a fullspectrum of wood,stone and abstract

Left: Patina Duskwith Lotus motif

Below: ShimmerDenim, ShimmerMetal, PatinaVapour and PatinaLune

Bottom left: WildWalnut withOrigami motif

tonal trends. With a wear layer of 1mm, homes and retailenvironments benefit from beautiful, yet practical floors.

Amtico Signature also carries a lifetime warranty ensuring thefloor will stand the test of time. Visit: www.amtico.com

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The popularity of grey is increasingon this side of the ChannelThe rise of grey is well documented in carpet, but the trend isalso materialising itself in wood and tile floor finishes. Greywoods and stones have been big news in mainland Europe for a while and Leoline is seeing growing demand for the look inthe UK too.

Shaking off its cold and austere reputation for something farmore soothing and welcoming, grey has turned from small riskinto top seller. Showing in new and existing designs in the TileStyles collection as well as woods such as Woodmark’s SanRemo and Luxury Woods’ Camargue, grey is in the limelight inLeoline’s 2015 line-up.

‘As a Europe-wide brand we’ve seen grey rise to prominencein continental Europe and now the UK is catching up,’ saysVictoria Hemelaer, Leoline product manager.

‘Whether it is on the back of the colour’s growth in carpet, orindicative of a broader trend, grey is beginning to replacehoney oak or yellow limestone tones to give a warm andsophisticated look.’

Thanks to the design flexibility of cushion flooring Leolinecan respond quickly to the latest interior styles. This meansretailers can offer flooring for fashion savvy homeowners – ageneration in tune with the practical advantages of cushionflooring, says Hemelaer.Visit: www.leoline.co.uk

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Diverse offerFurniture Origins is widening its array of designsFurniture Origins is again widening itscommercially designed cabinet offer.

‘At the Manchester Furniture Show we willpreview the latest cutting edge designs andtrend-setting finishes. These new diverse styleshave been given a commercial styling, furtherenhancing the already proven successful andcommercial collections,’ says Barry Webb,Furniture Origins business developmentdirector.

This allows stockists to displaycomplementary styles while giving a breadthof designs and finishes from one company.

As with all of the company’s collections,these are available either direct by containeror wholesale through distribution partnerClassic Furniture. All ranges and items can bemixed on one container, providing flexibilityand ease of ordering.Email: [email protected]

ContactsThe direct container programme orwholesale purchases through ClassicFurniture are supported by FurnitureOrigins area managers: Mike Brown, Scotland, Cumbria, North East and Yorkshire, tel: 07831 572 601 Alan Endersbee, North West, North Wales,Midlands, East Anglia, South East andIreland, 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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Although oak cabinet remains anomnipresent force in-store and online,retailers still want alternatives that offerconsumers the chance to flex theircreative skills when selecting for theirhomes. Since Corndell added fourcolours – Taupe, Haze, Ledum and Fawn– to its top-selling Annecy paintedbedroom collection in January, it hasseen sales go from strength to strength,proving that painted cabinet is a growingarea of the market.

Annecy’s hand-painted finish helpsemphasise the crisp detailing on eachproduct, in a range that now includes anImperial bed, triple wardrobe, chevalmirror and blanket box.

To build on this success, Corndell islaunching an oak top option for Annecyat the show. This is something thatretailers have requested and adds afurther 192 SKUs to the range. The oaktops with their pale, limed or rich, satinfinish, add to the countryside chic appeal

of Annecy and creates the opportunity tomix and match colour and finish withinthe bedroom.

The range also has three new handles:chrome cup, glass and wood.

The updates to Annecy means it willhave a choice of 17 products, sevencolours, five handles and painted orwooden tops in two finishes, providingretailers with a comprehensive choice forthe creative interiors shopper.Corndell, tel: 01993 776 545

Double pedestal dressing table in Cotton with satin finish oak top and Twist handle

Corndell now has seven finishes: White, Cotton, Buttermilk, Taupe, Haze, Ledum and Fawn

Comfort Style Sophistication

Lebus Upholstery Ltd, Queensway Ind Est, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3RN, United Kingdom

For more information contact: t. 01724 407 751 e. [email protected]

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On the right trackAfrican railway and mine sleepers are being reclaimed to become furniture

It seems that everywhere you turn, manymore people are doing their bit for theenvironment. From something as simpleas weekly recycling to the upcyclingfurniture trend, where people sand,varnish and paint their way to a totallynew look.

But, using reclaimed materials todesign furniture allows something to becreated that suits your own style, whilealso reducing your carbon footprint andbreathing new life into natural resources.

‘At African Trackwoods, our businesshas been founded on the recycling ofhardwood, a material that is at the heartof the reclaimed furniture boom,’ saysSimon Fox, African Trackwoods owner.

At the turn of the last century,thousands of hectares of Southern

Africa’s indigenous hardwoods were cutdown for the Cape to Cairo railroad.Since the early 1900s these sleepers havebeen exposed to the elements so haveweathered and aged naturally.

‘Using this stunning wood, our team ofskilled carpenters are able to recycle andhand-craft the original hardwoodsleepers into our range of distinctivefurniture,’ he says.

Once the sleepers are delivered to theHarare factory in Zimbabwe, they aregraded according to their wood,character and quality.

The wood is predominantly AfricanTeak, Salinga or Panga Panga, allindigenous to Africa. The furniture is heat and water resistant, enabling theteam to create pieces that are steeped in

history, yet ideal for modern living.The company buys sleepers from the

mines and railways of Zambia andgenerally holds stock of about 1,000.

‘We take great pride in recycling thisotherwise unwanted wood andbreathing new life into it,’ explains Fox.

He says the company is capable ofcreating designs for any room but it isfocusing on the living, dining andbedroom sectors for the UK.

Each sleeper is cut to reveal threedifferent stages of weathering. Theoutside of the sleeper is used to give arustic, heavy finish; the next layer is usedto create a medium finish while the coreof the sleeper is used for a smooth, finefinish.Visit: www.africantrackwoods.com

Right: The companyis focusing on theliving, dining andbedroom sectors

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Increasing options Furnico is offeringretailers greater choice

Furnico is introducing leather choices totwo of its most popular ranges.

The Townley and Suffolk motionranges, both part of the SynergyCollection, will be launched with a choiceof four leather colourways.

Darren Hargreaves, FurnicoIndependent Sofas md, says theintroduction of leather will give highstreet retailers more choice.

‘Furnico has always been known as aspecialist in fabric upholstery, but webelieve this is yet another way that wecan help our customers improve theirprofit margin.

‘Increased customer choice has to be agood thing and we believe our leatheroptions will open up our products to abroader section of consumers as well.’

Furnico’s Synergy collection hasbecome popular as it offers consumersmore than 200 colourways to create asofa that fits perfectly with their homedecor.

The manufacturer will also beunveiling a fabric corner group at theevent alongside a new chair gallery.

All Furnico products come with a 10-year limited warranty as standard.Furnico, tel: 01282 869 888 Furnico is increasing its corner unit choices

Suffolk (above) and Townley (top) will come in leather

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Experience this unique collection on Stand A75 at theManchester Furniture Show from 19th to 21st July 2015

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LeadershipGallery Direct is looking to be ahead of the curve

Gallery Direct will be making its debut atthis year’s Manchester Furniture Show, asit looks to continue its approach of‘Leading by Design’.

‘The key trends in accessories forautum/winter are hard edged industrialwhich is really taking off, as well as moreeclectic, more organic pieces,’ saysMatthew Penney, Gallery Direct productdirector.

‘Consumers are much more savvy thanthey used to be with lots of use andinterest in Pinterest,’ he says.

Penney predicts that forthcomingfurniture trends will include an upsurgein metallic finishes, pewter, and warmtones of gold, with art-deco influences,accent tables, console and coffee tables,with marble also finding new followers.

The company is keeping details of

what it will be showing at the exhibitionclose to its chest but Penney is happy tohighlight plans for its Frank Hudson andHudson Living furniture brands.

‘Frank Hudson will see a Lloyd Loomstyle bed this year while Hudson Livingwill enter new sectors next year asconservatory and outdoor furniture isincluded for the first time.’Visit: www.gallerydirect.co.uk

Celeste mirror and Verbier console table

Monroe table with copper top

Left: Altares lampRight: Jeeves drinkscabinet andWhittington mirror

Gallery has grown since 1973 to become a leading British-based

and furniture. With over 40 years of manufacturing expertise, Galleryhas extensive knowledge and experience putting quality central,every time. Couple this with the wealth of expertise brought to thecompany by the Frank Hudson acquisition, it is easy to see howGallery now offers such an outstanding range of high quality, yetvalue focused products.

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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.Our history tale begins from courage, goes through love, and returns back to courage again. Thanks to his devotion and the contribution of the most valid craftsmen in the region, its founder, Giuseppe Castellano, started manufacturing sofas putting in them all his love for the job and the territory.Nothing has changed from those days. Mr Castellano is still there to pursue his original project of producing sofas conceived to become part of the customers’

lives for a long-lasting time. In fact, our motto is “From our factory to your home, with our passion for your pleasure”.Never forgetting their roots, the people at New Trend Concepts have decided to keep on living and producing in Altamura (BA), in the heart of the sofa district, where they feel they belong to. Attention to detail, raw material search, working method accuracy, a combination that makes our product unique. The design, the comfort and the originality that mark out our products represent their true value.

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The Manchester Furniture Show 2015 will see the launch of seven high-back, impressive models provided with arms and backs that can be unbolted to accomodaterestricted access in delivery.Come, see and try the unsurpassed comfort of our new collection designed solely for the UK market and made in 100% full-aniline Italian leathers at reasonable and accessible prices.

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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

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Giuseppe Castellano +39 3356213360

Peter Westbrook 0777.301.0146Bob Colcombe 07733.073.442Jim Morey 07860.274.109John Whittaker 07860.421.191

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Alpha Designs Upholstery D18

Annaghmore Agencies D65

Ashley Manor Upholstery B75

Baker Furniture Cobden

Bluebone Imports D71

BM Direct A61

BSM A80

Buoyant Upholstery B61

Cappellini Salotti B33

Carlton Furniture C31

Cavendish Upholstery C48

CFD Sofas D17

Churchfield Sofabed Co A1

Corndell Furniture Foyer 2

Cotswold Chair Company C65

Cowthorpe Oak Furniture A30

Crown Home Decor A13

DB Mirrors A12

Edwardian Bedding Co CH12

European Furniture Direct D69

Exclusive (UK) B34

Express Sofas D62

Final Touches A92

Flair Rugs A67

Furmanac B11

Furnico B77

Furniture News A16

Furniture Origins B21

Gallery Direct C35

GCL UK A32

Global Furniture Alliance A53

G Plan Cabinets C41

Gola Furniture E61

Harmony Furnishings A10

Heartlands Furniture A21

Homestyle (GB) D50

Hyde Line B98

Ideal Products A10

IFD D15

Inspired Lighting E7/D67

JR Imports CH1

Jade Furnishers CH24

Jiangsu Jiaqi Import/Export CH10

Keen Classics D3

Kettle Interiors B43

Kingstown Furniture C61

La-Z-Boy B77

Lebus Upholstery B71

Loft Interiors CH28

M7 Polska A50

Manchester Furniture Supplies E65

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Martian Furniture CH18

Meble Roberto A60

Mini Divani A76

Minster Stylish Living E15

Morris Furniture C41

M Sadiq C65

NHF Leather B98

Nolte Mobel (UK) D19

Old Charm A11

Orchid Wholesale CH14

Originals by Willis & Gambier A65

Owl Wholesale CH14

Paulus & Brown B15

Rainbow Upholstery A41

Rauch Moebelwerke C95

Relaxateeze C41

Richard Stamp Agencies A80

Rowico UK Foyer1

Ruihao B98

Scan Thor UK Charter 4

Seconique C11

Sen Furniture E71

Serene Furnishings D21

Shankar UK D77

Smart Trading A30

Sofa Source UK C23

Staingard A43

Stroolmont UK A2

Suntano Living CH10

SWS Import E21

TCBC CH50

TCS C21

Taylors of Cheshire A59

The Furniture Company (GB) A77

Time Living D63

Transformers A70

Trends Interiors A78

Trinity Creations A58

Value Mark Furniture A51

VIDA Living A63

Vintage Sofa Company C31

Wade Upholstery Foyer 3

Welbeck Foyer 3

Welcome Furniture D10

Westbridge Furniture Designs C73

Whitemeadow Cobden

Wilde Java D11

Wire Lamps A68

Wood Bros Furniture A11

XYZ Agencies B15

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With 95% of stands already sold, TheFlooring Show will be the largest formany years at its home in Harrogate.

‘We are very pleased to see theexhibition so full this early in thecycle. We’ve worked hard over the pastfew years to bring back some big namesto Harrogate, and it’s fantastic we nowhave a great mix of familiar faces andexciting new brands – I’m sure 2015 willbe a great year for the show,’ says WendyAdams, The Flooring Show eventdirector.

In addition to regular exhibitorsincluding Abingdon Flooring, Cormar

Carpets, F Ball & Co, Lano and LifestyleFloors, the show is welcoming new andreturning names including AsiaticCarpets, Hugh Mackay, IVC Group,Jaymart Rubber & Plastics, Parquex,Ultimate Rugs, Whitestone Weavers andWindmoeller.

Last year debuted The Wool TrendsCentre, in conjunction with the BritishWool Marketing Board and the Campaign for Wool, and this is returning in expanded format.Manufacturers include Adam Carpets,Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Brockway Carpets, Bronte, Cavalier, Ulster

Carpets and Westex Carpets.As well as being a platform for top-

rated exhibitors, the show will continueto develop feature areas to enhance thevisitor experience. Demo areas run byNICF, FITA and CFA return, as will TheTrends Hub, which will feature a flooringretail store of the future.

The seminar programme will host avariety of speakers offering advice onsubjects including social media andblogging with keynote speeches byHouzz and Vanessa Brady, Society ofBritish & International Design founder.Visit: www.theflooringshow.com

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On show will be a wide variety of products from national and international suppliers

and manufacturers featuring major players from the trade.

Open to all furniture retailers

Pre-register at: www.theautumnfurnitureshow.co.uk

DATES & TIMES

Now in its second year, this successful trade show will again be at the International Centre, Telford on

Tuesday 6th October &Wednesday 7th October 2015.

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Wednesday 7th October 8.30am to 4.30pm

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One-stop-shopfor logistics

Furniture logistics specialist AndrewPorter is experiencing record-breakinggrowth in its 20th anniversary year. Thefirm’s direct home delivery service inparticular is booming, with existingcustomers increasing business, and highprofile firms signing up, with contracts

due to begin over the summer.The Chorley, Lancashire-

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Andrew Porter isinvesting in more staff and its fleet

breaking records week on week with itshome deliveries on behalf of anincreasing number of retailers,manufacturers and importers, includingmany household names.

To keep on top of demand, AndrewPorter has added to its head office andadministration staff, as well as recruitingnew crews and drivers.

A dedicated call centre team nowhandles incoming enquiries, passingqueries to the relevant departments, anda new transport manager will free up thegeneral manager’s time. Thisrestructuring allows staff to focus on

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more specialist roles, improvingefficiency.

The company has also invested inmore home and retail delivery vehicles,increasing its fleet to 60 vehicles and 50trailers.

Tim Aspey, Andrew Porter md, says thegrowth in all aspects of the company’slogistics division shows that customerconfidence is at a new high. ‘All of ournew customers have come viarecommendations, or because they werewanting a more reliable or higher qualitylevel of service than they had beenreceiving elsewhere.’

Its DHD service puts quality first and isdesigned for customers who value thecare of their products and customers’experience over cost-cutting. He says thecompany’s service reduces damage andgives end users a quality experiencewhen receiving a home delivery.

‘We’re delighted to report that ournumbers of home deliveries are now atrecord levels and we are investing toensure our customers receive the same,or improved levels of service, as demandincreases,’ he says.

One of the most popular options is thefull service logistics provision, combiningwarehousing, home delivery and retaildeliveries, as it means customers do notneed to worry about planning oroverseeing logistics requirements, as it isall in the hands of specialists.

Specialist in memory foam mattresses,Dormeo, has relied on Andrew Porter asits logistics partner for the past twoyears, with the company providing a fullcomplement of services.

Initially it was appointed to handlewarehousing and deliveries for Dormeo’sOctaspring mattress range, 18 monthsafter it was launched in the UK. With

sales predicted to increase rapidly,Dormeo needed to outsourcewarehousing and logistics to an expertprovider, which had the size and capacityto cope with growth demands.

A dedicated warehousing andassembly area in Andrew Porter’spurpose-built warehouse, means thebrand has its own 20,000sqft storagefacility within the premises. Products aredelivered to the warehouse fromDormeo’s factories throughout Europeand are stored before being consolidatedinto orders.

The company also provides Dormeo’sDHD and retail delivery to independentand multiple retailers across the UK andRepublic of Ireland, amounting to

hundreds of deliveries every week.‘The volume of product that Andrew

Porter has handled for us over the yearshas increased significantly as ourOctaspring range has taken hold in theUK market and its unique benefits haveproved popular with customers,’ saysDarren Huggins, Dormeo chief financialofficer. ‘We’ve been consistentlyimpressed by how our stockmanagement and deliveries have beenhandled, which is especially importantwhen dealing with our home deliverycustomers.

‘Andrew Porter’s attention to detail,organisational forward planning andcapacity means it is able to help us growas our customer base does. Regular keyperformance indicator reports allow usto easily monitor progress,’ he adds.

‘The Octaspring range offers very highend products which, as such, requiresensitive handling and storage in orderto ensure they reach customers inpristine condition,’ says Aspey. ‘Wecontinually invest in our premises,equipment and staff training so that ourcustomers can be confident that theirproducts are in the safest of hands.

‘Over the years we have come torealise that it’s long-term customerpartnerships which deliver the greatestresults, as both companies can worktogether to find an optimum logisticssolution that meets everyone’s needs.This takes work and effort on both parts.Dormeo is one of our many customerswhich find that our one-stop-shopfurniture logistics provision, combiningwarehousing, DHD and retail delivery,can improve the bottom line as well asproviding a high quality turnkey service,’Aspey adds.Visit: www.andrewporterltd.co.uk

Above: DHD deliveries are offered

Below and left: Andrew Porter provides a fullservice for Dormeo

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Fedora combines minimalism and history

Among the highlights of Axo Light’s 2015launches is Fedora, in which designerDima Loginoff has combined minimalismand historical references in the form ofthe Russian Matryoshka doll.

‘It has the most minimal shapecompared with other Russian icons.Besides, despite what many people thinkabout Matryoshka – it’s not too old. Infact it is as old as cinematograph, andthe idea of many layers when you mayfind one doll inside another came fromJapan. Many Russians think thatMatryoshka is 500 or 1,000 years old.

‘I have several dolls at home. One ofthem is simple and painted just in onebold colour – gold. Despite peoplecalling me “the least Russian designer inRussia”, I love this shape and it seems it’sin my DNA. The name Fedora is an oldand forgotten Russian name, its shortname is Dora: the name of my great-grandmother,’ he says.

Loginoff says the history of shapesoften influences artists and designers.

‘I am a big fan of minimalism, but atthe same time I always have this contrastin my mind about historical influence,meaning not only Russian historicalstyles. I am playing a wonderful game in

design where I try to combine modernand traditional.

‘It is not strange that in this project Iconnected modern and old. It usuallydepends on the shape. I have designedmany ultra-modern things, butsometimes I just feel that classical shapeswill be great to redesign and turn theproduct into modern.’

Fedora comes in rose gold (top) and bronze

Out of the dark

When asked about Russian taste hesays he doesn’t know what’s going on inthat field.

‘Maybe that’s why I haven’t designedfor any Russian company yet. Of course,there are differences with the rest of theworld. New money, new power, newways of expression. Rich people oftenlook strange, but what I noticed – theylearned fast and they are changing. Youcan easily find absolutely modern, simpleand luxurious residences as well asmodern townhouses in suburbs for themiddle class. And it is not too“traditional”.

‘As for me, I start my day with a cup ofespresso and design blogs. I check a lotof design content, but not because I haveto. That’s my passion, that’s part of mylife. Local market doesn’t influence me atall, the world of design does.

‘Designing lamps is one of the aspectsI love more about my work. This ideaincludes so many aspects: shape andaesthetics, the light, its rays, theshadows. And people always forgetabout the darkness. In one turn you lightup the darkness. Which other piece ofdesign can do that?’Visit: www.axolight.it

w: www.hill-interiors.com e: [email protected] t: 01845 567044Hill Interiors, Hill House, Oaktree, Burneston, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2JW

Hill Giftware Ltd T/As Hill Interiors, Reg number: 03768344

Visit us at our new Harrogate Home and Gift trade stand inspired by Interior Designer Peter Plaskitt at the

Kings Suite from 19th - 22nd July.

For more details vist our brand new website!www.hill-interiors.com

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What thecustomerwantsWoodman Chairs continues tomix manufacturing and wholesale

Tom Woodman, Woodman Chairs director, is proud to be associated with a leading wholesalerof solid oak and beech dining chairs and tables to both the retail and contract markets. ‘Wemake most of the chairs, to our own designs and in a wide choice of styles, finishes and seatoptions,’ he says.

It also makes chairs, chair frames and components forother manufacturers and wholesalers.

‘We can make to companies’ specifications in sensiblylow numbers, just in time and at intelligent prices, thussaving them money and cashflow tied up in unwantedstock,’ says Woodman.

And the company continues to widen its productoffer, with it reintroducing children’s chairs from thelate summer.

‘Customers see that they do not need to tie up largeamounts of cash months ahead in container quantitiesand then have to store them, often expensively, becausethey can buy what they want, what’s selling, when theywant it, from us,’ says Woodman.Woodman Chairs, tel: 01884 841 789

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Customers can coordinate their in-storeor online buys after seeing the fullfurniture offer in one place

John Lewis has changed how itdisplays products at its latest AtHome store.

As part of its £11minvestment in the Horsham,West Sussex store, it is the firstto introduce the Home Hubwhich brings together all homeservices and allows customers tobrowse John Lewis’ full furniturerange, whether in-store oronline, in one space.

Surrounding the Home Hubare 11 trend roomsets.

The 43,000sqft store is theretailer’s 11th At Home branchand only the second co-locatedJohn Lewis and Waitrosedevelopment.

Customers have theopportunity to browse bothshops in one trip. They will beable to access all of the Waitrosecatering facilities, including ajuice bar, wine and beer bar,bakery and café.

It will also be possible to placeand collect online orders fromwithin the branch.Visit: ww.johnlewis.com

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Balterio – Area account managerIVC-group, one of the largestWestern European producer ofvinyl and laminate floors for residential applications, iscurrently looking for a successful account manager to takeover the Midlands area for its Balterio laminate flooringdivision. They will be responsible for all sales activities andBrand promotion in assigned accounts and regions. He/shewill be reporting to the Balterio National Sales manager.

Balterio is a major producer of innovative, stylish, qualitylaminate floors. The extensive, luxurious collection closelyreflects market requirements and the latest design trends.Vertically integrated production and extensive automationensure outstanding value for money. Balterio laminatefloors are available from the better flooring and interiordecoration retailers.

We offer a competitive salary and package as one wouldexpect from a progressive Group as IVC.

Please forward your CV in strict confidence [email protected]. No agencies please.

The IVC Group has 1,200 employees and generates aturnover of around €530 million in 110 countries.

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RETAIL SALES EXECUTIVEUlster Carpets’ is one of the world’s largest and most progressive carpet manufacturers, servicing global retailand contract markets. We now have a vacancy for a Retail Sales Executive with responsibility for developingsales through our Independent retail accounts in North Wales, Cheshire, Wirral, Manchester & Potteries.

We offer a competitive salary, company car, medical cover, contributory pension scheme and profit related pay,along with good development and progression opportunities.

To apply send your tailored CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the following criteria:

1. Sales experience as a manufacturer's representative (Ideally a minimum of 2 years).

2. Your ability to achieve sales targets, provide details of results and achievements.

Applications should be emailed before 12 noon on Monday 17 August 2015 to [email protected],or by post to The Monitoring Officer, Ulster Carpets, Castleisland Factory, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 1EE. To speak with a member of our team telephone 028 38395123.

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OPINION


The tsunami that was ‘carpet is bad for you,rip it up and replace it with smooth floors’has, fortunately, passed. But that is not to saythat the twin subjects of allergens and airpollution are not regularly revisited by themedia.

In January this year, the Daily Mail ran anarticle entitled ‘Could the air in your homebe killing you?’ The text was factuallyaccurate and drew attention to the potentialeffects on health from airborne toxicchemical pollutants that are not dispersedbecause of inadequate ventilation in UKhomes.

It did not mention carpet per se, but didcarry a representation of a dust mite withthe warning that ‘carpets harbour dust mites’.

There is an argument that the damage hasbeen done and that the claims, whileadmittedly in the past, have impacted uponconsumers and is firmly embedded in theminds of some.

While in no way as front of mind as before,there is still a misconception among aportion of the carpet buying public, that forthose with asthma, carpet is not the rightfloorcovering. There is an undercurrent that

Healthy offensive Should the carpet industry tackle the asthma issue?

carpet is bad for you if you suffer fromasthma.

But, the three dimensional construction of a carpet is such that many airbornepollutants, which need to be breathed in tocause harm, become collected in the pile ofa carpet, until removed by routine vacuumcleaning, so preventing their recirculation inindoor air.

Furthermore, a dust mite is hardly a toxicchemical and it is beds, not carpets, that

tend to provide the optimum conditions fordust mites to thrive.

Is this a battleground that the industryshould consider entering – particularly ascarpet sales are definitely on the up (that isnot to say that smooth sales are not)?

If any organisation could or should take itup, it would be the Carpet Foundation.

Interestingly, talking to chief executiveAndrew Stanbridge, he did not rule it out.

‘We as an organisation, and as an industry,have long been guarded and defensiveabout the health benefits of carpet. However,retailers are increasingly telling us that theconcern over carpet for asthma sufferers stillbubbles away beneath the surface. And,what is more, it is an entrenched view anddifficult to change opinions. It is certainly anarea we are looking at,’ he says.

So should the carpet industry go on theoffensive about health?Visit: www.sapienscommunications.co.uk

Rupert Anton is Sapiens Communications md

Rupert Anton

‘There is anundercurrent thatcarpet is bad foryou if you sufferfrom asthma’

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We’re not knocking other underlay brands but Duralay reallydoes take some beating – especially when it comes to suppressing

that annoying “Tip Tap Tip Tap” of footsteps on hard floors.

Featuring high density sponge rubber,our Silentfloor Gold and Timbermate Excel underlays are

specially engineered to do the job… in fact they have been proven to reduce in room noise by up to 30%.

Duralay by Interfloor – the underlay experts.

interiors monthly july 2015

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