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F U R N I T U R E F L O O R I N G B E D S C A R P E T R U G S A C C E S S O R I E S

Who knew Argos was so popular? Soon we’llknow if its new owner will be Sainsbury’s orSteinhoff. Sainsbury’s wants to utilise theArgos distribution network and have storeswithin its supermarkets while competingwith Amazon and John Lewis. Steinhoffhasn’t said why it has bid, but presumably itwants a far greater slice of the furnituremarket (and others) and to give more ordersto its factories.

According to Retail Economics, Argos iscomfortably the third largest retailer in thesector (behind Ikea and DFS) with a marketshare about twice that of Harveys andBensons combined. Its UK Furniture andFlooring report says that: ‘Although Argos hascontinued to struggle across some parts ofthe business, for example electricals, we see

the investment in digital driving forwardfurniture sales. The company remains wellplaced to leverage a strong multi-channelproposition. Harveys and Bensons willstruggle to capitalise on positive underlyingmomentum as key competitors offer bettervalue and more desirable shoppingenvironments.’

If you agree then perhaps Steinhoff needsArgos more than first thought.

A carpet manufacturer was taken over lastmonth and it didn’t involve Victoria adding toits portfolio. H Dawson Wool’s acquisition ofAxminster Carpets places the carpetproducer within a much larger (£31m in2014) operation and completes Axminster’sjourney from administration and buyout.

Congratulations to Sealy for showing itscommunity spirit donating up to £40,000 (atRRP) of beds to those affected by flooding inCumbria.

This issue is the 100th edition of InteriorsMonthly. On behalf of everyone on the team I would like to say a very large thank you toour readers, advertisers, contributors; thoseinvolved in the design, production andprinting of the magazine, and everyone elsewho has helped reach this milestone.

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NEWS

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H Dawson takes controlof Axminster Carpets

Sealy is to donate up to £40,000 ofproducts to people in Cumbria hit by therecent flooding.

The company has made a donation ofbed frames and mattresses, worth up to£40,000 at RRP, to Age UK West Cumbria,Age UK Carlisle and Eden, and EdenFlood Volunteers, which will eachallocate the items to residents in thecommunity who need them. Sealy is alsourging other businesses and furnituremanufacturers to pledge their support.

‘We’re a Cumbrian company based inAspatria, and the flooding appeal is veryclose to our hearts. Many Sealycolleagues and their friends and familymembers have been directly affected bythe terrible weather conditions weexperienced not only in December lastyear, but on several subsequent

occasions, the results of which have beenabsolutely devastating each time,’ saysNeil Robinson, Sealy sales and marketingdirector.

He says the company has also showedsupport with a donation to thecommunity foundation, providingsupplies and catering for rescue teams,and is now teaming up with Age UK andEden Flood Volunteers, to help residentsreturn to homes.

‘These organisations help those inneed in the community every single dayand we’re incredibly pleased to be ableto support them with their efforts. We areaware how many others have beenplaying their part when it comes to thisimportant cause, and we wouldabsolutely love to see businessescontinuing the great work to help those

International wool merchant H Dawson Wool has acquired amajority stake in carpet producer Axminster Carpets.

The deal comes almost three years after a consortiumheaded by Stephen Boyd bought the manufacturer out ofadministration.

Additional support from H Dawson, increased financialresource and further strengthening of the seniormanagement team will take Axminster Carpets on the nextphase of its journey, according to the carpet manufacturer.

H Dawson, established in 1888, is an important supplierto the wool carpet manufacturing sector in the UK andthroughout the world.

‘This investment in Axminster Carpets demonstrates theongoing commitment of H Dawson to the wool carpetmanufacturing sector and forms an essential element of itsstrategy to develop alliances throughout the supply chainswithin which it operates for the benefit of all chainparticipants,’ says a statement.

‘The passion and expertise within H Dawsoncomplements the strengths of Axminster Carpets. We willencourage increased market and consumer awarenessabout the many benefits arising from the use of wool-richcarpets in a wide variety of environments and applications,’says Jo Dawson, H Dawson Wool chairman.

‘Our business sells wonderful high quality carpets that arepredominantly made from wool. It makes real sense that our

new owners are experts in the sourcing of our primary rawmaterial. Their wool expertise, global reach and long-termcommitment to the industry will add real value to ourcompany. We are excited about the future growthaspirations for the business,’ says Steve Winslet, AxminsterCarpets chief executive.

According to Companies House, director Robert Day hadbeen the largest Axminster shareholder with 54.05% ofshares, followed by Boyd – who resigned as a director on 13 January – with 15%, and Emily Hargrove and NatalieMarshall with 10.26% each

Axminster was bought out of administration in 2013

Sealy donates beds for Cumbria flood victimsaffected to get their homes back inorder,’ adds Robinson.

Joan Bailey, Age UK Carlisle and Edeninformation and advice supervisor, says:‘During our work with the communitywe’ve experienced first-hand some of thedamage caused by December’s floods. Itis incredibly disruptive, especially toelderly residents who may spend a lot oftime in their homes and rely on thesupport of others to get these homesrepaired. The flooding didn’t only impacton the ground floor of the houses, butthe resulting damp has damaged roomsand furniture on the higher levels too;the mattresses will therefore beabsolutely vital. We’d like to thank Sealyfor its kind donation from us here at AgeUK and the community members theseitems will go to.’

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Our innovative manufacturing prowess. Our market-leading reputation. Our memorable brands.Everything about Associated Weavers means that we’re the name you can’t forget. And you’llsoon develop a soft spot for iSense Surprise too. With Surprise, we’ve created a unique productfit for the glitterati. Order your displays of iSense Surprise now for a Spring bonanza of sales.Because we all love surprises.

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Ex-bed boss jailedafter operating‘slave workforce’

Trio join CFThe Carpet Foundation has boosted itsmanufacturing membership, with threemore companies becoming Patronmembers.

Edel Telenzo and Whitestone Weavershave signed up, while Cavalier has re-joined. They join Brintons, Brockway,Cormar, Ulster Carpets and Victoria inbacking the Carpet Foundation togetherwith the British Wool Marketing Board.

Talks are ongoing with several othercompanies.

Towards the end of 2015, the CarpetFoundation said it would focus primarilyon its retail members to simplify itsmessage.

‘I am delighted with the response frommanufacturers. It is a real boost to getnew members and illustrates the desireof suppliers to the UK retail trade tosupport independent retailers. Talking toour new recruits, they not only want abody that will be their “voice” but alsorecognise the work being done. It is nowmore manageable for them financiallyand membership is more inclusive,’ saysAndrew Stanbridge, Carpet Foundationchief executive.

Fitting testThe National Institute of Carpet andFloorlayers is to relaunch its Carpet Fitterof the Year competition.

The 2016 competition is open to all UKfitters (including non-NICF members),with a prize package including £1,000,tools, winner’s trophy, one year’s freeMaster Fitter membership and an iPad,donated by Which? Trusted Traders.

The deadline for online entry, atwww.nicfltd.org.uk, is 31 March.

‘The Fitter of the Year competition lastran in 2001. I was fortunate enough tomake the finals of the competition threetimes; an experience that was onlyeclipsed by my being on the winningteam in the European Floor LayingCompetition in 2005. I always said that ifI were ever NICF president I would makeit my mission to bring the competitionback – after all, there isn’t a fitter in theland that wouldn’t want UK “Fitter of theYear” on his van,’ says Ian James, NICFpresident.

The final will be held at The FlooringShow on 18-19 September.

Mohammed Rafiq, former owner ofKozee Sleep and Layzee Sleep, hasbeen jailed for two years and threemonths. A jury at Leeds Crown Courtfound him guilty of conspiracy totraffic individuals within the UK, lastmonth.

The court had been told how he ranthe companies for about two years on‘cheap slave labour’ by usingHungarians he knew had beentrafficked into the UK by Hungariannationals Janos Orsos and Ferenc Illes.

At the trial, the jury heard Rafiqknew Orsos’s organisation wouldsource him staff and he ‘went alongwith their exploitation as a slaveworkforce’.

The men were promised goodwages, housing and food if theytravelled to the UK. Instead they livedin shared, cramped and squalidaccommodation, with 42 men sharinga two-bedroom house in Batley.

Sentencing Rafiq, judge ChristopherBatty said Orsos was a ‘ruthlessgangmaster’ who preyed on hiscountrymen, but that his ‘hideous

exploitation’ was only possible withthe help of businessmen like Rafiq.

‘You accepted the cheap labour thathe found you regardless of how theywere being treated. I’m satisfied youdid nothing to help, you did not care.’

Detective Inspector Andy Leonard,of West Yorkshire Police, said the menhad been ‘controlled heavily’ by thetraffickers.

‘They had very little money, theywere not allowed out and they weretransported to and from theworkplace. They worked long hours,they worked seven days a week, up to15 or 16 hours a day, every single dayof the week for little or no pay. Theyhad no contract, no rights and wereexploited terribly,’ he said.

Leonard said Orsos had been paid£200 per week for each worker butwould only give the men £10 each,leaving them ‘totally helpless andtotally controlled.’

Orsos and Illes were jailed for fiveyears and three years respectively in2014 after admitting peopletrafficking offences.

London beachhead: Kartell has opened its firstcompany owned store inthe UK, describing it as an‘operational beachhead’.The store, on BromptonRoad, Knightsbridge,occupies two floors andstocks furnishings,tableware, lighting,fragrances, bathroomfittings and fashionaccessories: the company’snew concept forpresenting the all-roundKartell lifestyle.‘London has always beenone of the objectives ofthe expansion andinternationalisation strategy pursued by Kartell.Today, we have finally found the right locationfor a brand which focuses heavily on productinnovation and brand recognition, and aims at

communicating an all-round lifestyle concept,’says Claudio Luti, Kartell president. ‘So, I see thisnew flagship store as a sort of operationalbeachhead for setting up new projects.’

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International successboosts sales at Hypnos Hypnos has seen sales jump by more than a quarter in thepast year and a major increase in profits.

Combined domestic and contract sales rose by 29% to£47.3m in the year to the end of June 2015. The companysays growth has come from international expansionincluding developing its retailer network throughoutEurope; creating a range of beds for the USA market andincreasing the number of international licences to makehotel beds.

‘The Hypnos brand is becoming more and morerecognised around the world, and our reputation forsuperior quality and expertise in the UK bed market hasnow been cemented internationally. We are reaping therewards of this success with another year of significantrevenue growth, which has resulted in a very solid financialperformance with improved margins, and profit growth ofmore than 78% in like for like operating profit’, says StephenWard, Hypnos Beds md.

‘The business continues to perform extremely well with

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Julian Bowen, presentsRobert Hunter (right), thecompany’s Scotland agent,with its trophy for Agent ofthe Year at the JanuaryFurniture Show. The showsaw Bowen mark 50 years inthe furniture industry aheadof his retirement.

Charles Vernon, formerGloster Furniture group ceo,is to be the next chairman ofFIRA. He succeeds MichaelPowell, who is steppingdown from the role after five

further significant growth being delivered in the currentyear. We had a five year plan for the business which weactually achieved in four years and our new plan reflects theneed to maintain the focus on our performance in the areaswhere we’ve been successful, and to apply more focus tonew markets and new opportunities,’ he adds

Domestic and contract sales increased

Argos’s future looks set to bedecided by 18 March, barringcompetition inquiries.

The Takeover Panel has givenSainsbury’s and SteinhoffInternational until then to make abid for parent Home Retail Group.Steinhoff, which already ownsBensons, Cargo and Harveys in theUK along with the Slumberland,Relyon, Dunlopillo, Staples andMyer’s bed brands, outbid thesupermarket chain by 6% with a£1.42bn cash offer.

Mike Dennis, a retail analyst atCantor Fitzgerald, said he expectedSainsbury’s to at least matchSteinhoff’s offer, which was moreattractive to investors because itwas all cash. Sainsbury’s offer is amixture of cash and Sainsbury’sshares.

Sainsbury’s is likely to have tofind more potential cost savings,benefits or assets sales during itsdue diligence to justify raising itsbid, with a number of shareholderssceptical about the takeover, he

says. ‘We believe that losing out toSteinhoff may be a blessing indisguise for Sainsbury’s,’ he says.

‘Sainsbury’s might have a morecompelling, forward-thinkingstrategy for Argos ... but the risk forSainsbury’s is that Steinhoff willraise the bar to a level thatSainsbury’s cannot match,’ saysScott Ransley, a retail analyst atStifel.

Both Sainsbury’s and Steinhoffsupport HRG’s plan to sellHomebase to Australian groupWesfarmers for £340m, with £200mbeing retuned to HRG shareholders.

D-day set for Argos saleyears. ‘Having been part of theFIRA council for some yearsnow, I am really excited aboutbecoming chairman andguiding the associationforward. Michael will be a hard act to follow and I wouldlike to thank him for hiscontribution to the success ofthe association over the lastfive years. I will be workingwith my fellow councilmembers and the team at FIRA to ensure that theassociation remains a potentforce within the furnitureindustry,’ says Vernon.

Millennium Weavers hasappointed Richard Comboyas sales director UK. He hasspent more than 15 years inthe flooring industry, withroles at Bajong/McThree,Balta, Ryalux, ITC, CarpetsDirect and most recentlyRegency Carpets.

There are two offers for Argos’ parent HRG

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Aevita. More than just recycled, Aevita

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2 Flair Rugs brings a new dimension to

its portfolio with the vintage inspired

Decks. Its beautiful design, subtle

colourways and indoor/outdoor

flexibility make it an exciting home

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3 The Floorwise stair nosings, PVC

profiles, skirtings and trims folder

features samples of its standard and

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Q range of stair nosings, stair edge trims

and profiles in aluminium and PVC. The

sample folder makes it easy to choose

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4 From a new chip-effect that brings

multicoloured metallic glimmer to a

range of contemporary mineral looks in

Pueblo, and seven carefully selected

woods that represent popular and trend-

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ready to take on the busiest of family

homes. It comes with a 15-year wear

warranty and is equipped with

Powerback for a more resilient floor.

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5 Quick-Step’s Pulse LVT collection has

what the company says is an

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7 Edel Telenzo’s Barbican

collection has been

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8 Known for its ability to

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9 Phil Bentley, Balta

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10 The Academy for

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It’s time. Exactly when will depend onthe weather, but it’s going to happen andit’s going to happen soon. Every year forthe past 15 years I’ve predicted it andevery year I’ve been right.

When the winter turns to spring theinsects that have been tucked away innooks and crannies to survive the cold ofwinter will be out and about again, readyto do what insects do to ensure thecontinuation of their species. And that, of course, includes carpet beetles.Unfortunately, when their appearancecoincides with that of a new carpet acustomer will, unsurprisingly perhaps,believe they came as a free gift from thestore.

It’s only adult beetles that live throughthe winter. This year’s adults won’t bearound until later in the season, aftermating, laying eggs, hatching, living aslarvae and then pupating into adultshave taken place. A process that will takeat least four to six weeks, and probablymuch longer.

What’s more, carpet beetles – or,rather, their larvae – feed on animalfibres (wool, as far as carpets areconcerned) so synthetic carpets can’t

Carpet bug bears Spring will see the return of carpet beetles

Carpet beetles can be 1mm-12mm in size

provide a home for them or their larvae.Wool or synthetic, the carpet

manufacturing process includesmechanical and heat processes thatwould kill and remove any insects, eggsor larvae in the fibres. You can thereforebe certain that a new carpet will not beinfested with insects, old or new, carpetbeetles or any other.

So, be ready. If at some time over thenext few weeks you get a complaintabout carpet beetles in a new carpet askyourself these questions:

Are the insects carpet beetles? I’veinvestigated ‘carpet beetles’ that turnedout to be silverfish, woodlice, rice weevilsand even maggots. None of these areassociated with carpets or cause damageto them.

Is the carpet wool or synthetic? If it’ssynthetic, the beetles didn’t come fromthe carpet and won’t live in it.

Are the beetles adults or larvae(known, incidentally, as woolly bearsbecause they look like tiny hairywoodlice)? If they’re adults, they’re lastyear’s insects and didn’t come from thecarpet.

If an infested carpet is wool and was

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fitted last year or earlier, then it’s possiblethat carpet beetles (or common clothesmoths) laid eggs in it last season and thelarvae have caused damage by eatingthe pile fibres.

While the damage can’t be repaired(unless it’s a small area that can beretufted) the infestation can be dealtwith by using an insecticide spray that’smarked as suitable for beetles. These areeasy to find in supermarkets and DIYstores, and even from a vet. Advise yourcustomer to follow the instructionscarefully and to repeat the treatment atfortnightly intervals at least three timesto ensure any new hatchlings areeradicated.

And for the future? The best way toprevent insect infestation of any carpet isto keep it regularly vacuumed, includingthe areas normally out of sight – underfurniture, for example – as insects lovedark, undisturbed places. If you sell awool carpet at this or any other time ofyear, it’s good advice to give customers.

Carpet beetle larvae are known as woolly bears

Visit: www.richard-renouf.com

Richard Renouf is an independentfurnishings consultant

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New year, new styleLebus Upholstery hasmade upholstery in theUK since 1840

After enjoying record sales last year,Lebus started 2016 with several new sofadesigns providing a range of styles.

The manufacturer reported a greatreaction to Naomi at this year’s JanuaryFurniture Show. The contemporary stylesofa with big, deep cushions was shownin faux leather and contained foamprofile in the seats and arms. It isavailable in corner and chaise groups.

Billy is a retro styled sofa with a higherback, shown in chenille with a velvetpanel, coming in corner groups with anoptional footstool.

Jamie is a contemporary offering withsharp, clean lines, available as a three,two, one with an accent footstool.

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Raisingthe profileThe BFM is a friend andguardian to its members

Established more than 65 years ago, theBritish Furniture Manufacturer’sAssociation now has more than 200members from every sphere of UKfurniture manufacturing. Everything fromthe production of beanbags to high endcabinet and upholstery is representedamong the membership.

‘Run by its members, for its members,the BFM acts as a friend, guardian andmeeting point for all members. TheProduct Finder directory is a referralsystem to the members and regularlybrings new business to many. We are alsoable to offer comprehensive advice on awhole range of topics, includingexporting, health and safety, wasteminimalisation, employment law,tribunal assistance and exhibiting atoverseas trade shows,’ says JackieBazeley, BFM md.

It also acts as a cooperative –

negotiating special rates for its membersfor a range of services includinginsurance, energy supply and attendanceat the January Furniture Show.

Naturally the support and membershipof large companies such as Buoyant,Collins & Hayes, Ercol and Lebus arevitally important. But, smaller membersincluding Edge Beanbags, in businesssince 1976, and Delcor, which has beenmaking bespoke sofas and chairs for 45years, are also highly valued. Thecombination of the small, the large, themainstream and the specialist makes theBFM truly representative of the Britishfurniture manufacturing industry.

‘Despite media reports of gloom andits well documented challenges, we havea UK furniture industry that is very muchalive, with a great variety of skills,technical expertise, design flair and agreat variety of products. By supporting

all of its members equally, the BFM raisesthe profile of British manufacturing ingeneral, helping to ensure that thecombined knowledge and expertisewithin the industry develops andspreads,’ says Bazeley.

‘Furniture manufacturing offersenormous employment opportunities,from the traditional skills such as cabinetmaking and upholstery, to the technicalsuch as CNC machines, therefore it is avery important element in the UKeconomy. The BFM has a vital role to playin ensuring that our industry thrives inthe 21st century, and we want toencourage established and fledgelingcompanies to join us in keeping ourindustry strong.’

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The start of the year saw Parker Knollmove into its new 100,000sqft facility inCastlewood Business Park, one of theprime industrial and distributionlocations in the East Midlands.

Quickly recognised as the most state of the art furniture manufacturing facility in the UK, Parker Knoll’s advancedsingle storey factory with a two-storeyoffice block plays host to more than 250staff.

British craftsmanship remains at theheart of the business and aligns with thecore brand promise, which sees itdedicated to unremitting improvementsthroughout; from machinery and fabric

advancements to developments inensuring a coherent and seamlesscustomer experience. Each piece offurniture is handcrafted to meet thehighest possible standards, with everyproduct characterised by its premiumquality, enduring design and attention todetail.

Now, with the capacity for significantgrowth, Castlewood will provide theopportunity for further expansion. Thenew site, just off Junction 28 of the M1,which also connects directly to the A38,provides excellent transport links and willsupport Parker Knoll’s outreach toindependent retailers in the UK.

Following on from the company’s 147-year history and ongoing success, atthe end of 2015, it launched Maison. Thedesign-led collection is available inexclusive fabrics, designed to broadenthe brand’s appeal in the market anddemonstrates its commitment tocontinual innovation and productrefinement.

The latest Parker Knoll collections for2016, which were recently showcased at the January Furniture Show, includenew fabric collections for spring 2016 aswell as the Sloane, a casual yet classicseating range.Visit: www.parkerknoll.co.uk

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Sweet Dreams has developed threeluxury collections: Pocket Air, RoyalPillowtop and Enchanted.

Featuring beds with encapsulatedpocket or Sleepzone springs, completelyset within a foam frame, the Enchantedcollection ticks many boxes for lovers ofluxury combined with practicality. Theextra support this provides to the edgeof the bed is welcomed by many sleeperswho feel insecure on a traditional springunit bed; there is a definite cessation ofmovement beneath at the bed’s edgeand this can be reassuring.

Most Enchanted beds feature fillingssuch as silk or latex and have removable,

dry-cleanable covers: a boon for thosewith allergies or who wish their mattressto stay pristine. The divans are offeredwith fabric headboards to match themulti-storage option bases.

Showroom models come with brandedfootmats and pillowcases and there arePOS totem banners on offer too.

The latest models from sister companyComfort Zone Sofas in contemporarydesigns and different price points, stirreda lot of interest when launched at theJanuary Furniture Show. Among thetrendiest are Carmen, Etro, Vantage andPenny Lane.

Carmen, boasting wide curvy arms and

an angled back, comes in a three-seater,two-seater, chair and footstool. With ahardwood frame, it uses Duratech cardedfibre in the seat cushions for long-lastingresilience and support.

Penny Lane’s striking design has a hintof retro and its unusual rounded shapewas a major talking point.

Elegant Etro, and Vantage, with itscontrasting two-tone effect, alsogarnered a lot of attention at the show.

Comfort Zone Sofas is recruiting foragents in many areas of the country,following the latest collections’ success.Visit: www.sweetdreamsuk.comwww.comfortzonesofas.uk.com

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Etro, one of the new modelsfrom Comfort Zone Sofas

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Stamp of approvalRest Assured’s Heritage collection has GHI accreditation

Rest Assured has 115 years of experiencein crafting luxurious comfortable bedsand mattresses, all created usingtraditional techniques and styled to offera beautiful centrepiece to the bedroom.

Its Heritage collection has beenapproved by the Good HousekeepingInstitute for the second year running,having been praised for providingcomfort and a good night’s sleep. RestAssured is the first bed brand in thecountry to receive a covetedaccreditation from one of the country’sleading consumer testing bodies.

‘With 90 years of product testing underits belt, 90% of consumers say theywould trust products carrying the GHIlogo and 91% admit they are more likely

to buy a product with it than a similarproduct without it. The GHI is ahousehold name that is widelyrecognised and respected by consumers,and has the power to impact onpurchases,’ says Grace Moorhouse, RestAssured brand marketing manager.

‘The GHI is such an iconic and wellrespected consumer research body, soit’s a fantastic accolade to have formalrecognition for the Heritage collection.’

Windsor Memory Wool 2800 is one offive styles in its Heritage range and isexclusive to independent bed retailers.

It has 2,800 springs and wool filling.The memory wool offers comfort,support and pressure relief, while thetwo layers of springs ensure enhanced

The Heritage collection receivedrecognition for its comfort levels

comfort and longevity for the user.Being treated with Purotex – a textile

treatment that uses probiotics to cleanup house dust mite allergen – creates ahealthier sleeping environment, and hasreceived the seal of approval fromAllergy UK.

Windsor Memory Wool is available in a selection of hand-upholstered fabricoptions in four shades – Sandstone,Ebony, Slate Grey and Tan – andcoordinating headboards.

There are storage options to suit allbedroom shapes, with two-drawer, four-drawer or ottoman base. The divan basehas deep fill beech drawers integratedinto the base.Visit: www.rest-assured.co.uk

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Golden jubileeKnoll marks the work of twodesigners with a touch of gilt

As part of its celebration of the life and work of HarryBertoia, Knoll is to release an 18k gold-plated versionof his Diamond chair (pictured). The choice of goldechoes the golden quality of Bertoia’s favouredmaterial beryllium, a copper alloy traditionally used tomake non-sparking tools for working with a livecurrent that is 50% more elastic than steel.

Knoll will also mark the 50th anniversary of thePlatner Collection with an 18k gold-plated version.When he designed the living and dining collectionWarren Platner intended it to be gold-plated. However,the technology of the time made gold plating in large-scale production impossible, leading to the nickel-plated steel version known today.Visit: www.knoll.com

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Finger on the pulseQuick-Step continues to advance its LVTSynonymous with innovation andquality, Quick-Step continues to be a benchmark within the wood, laminateand LVT sectors with products that push the envelope of design andperformance.

Last year the company redefinedlaminate with the launch of itsImpressive waterproof laminate flooring.Now with Pulse, the latest collection ofLivyn LVT, it has developed what it says isthe most stable vinyl flooring, which willbe in stores in May.

But it is not just Pulse’s stability underextreme temperature that’s attractingattention, this floor is more realistic,hard-wearing, water-tight, warm, sound-absorbent and free of phthalates. Such isthe technological shift that it could beseen as a new generation of LVT.

Pulse offers 20 designs that payhomage to the latest interior trends. Oakremains a favourite for flooring and so isa mainstay within the range, yet thecollection also celebrates the wave of

Scandinavian design with pine looks andthe rise of the rustic with vintage effects.The design team has looked at everydetail to create the best in realism.

Quick-Step makes its LVT in a uniqueway that means Pulse matches thesurface texture to the woodgrainbeneath. Across the extra long andsuper-wide planks, the look is even moredramatic. The company’s state of the artLVT factory in Wielsbeke has enabled itto introduce Pulse, containing manytechnologies that simply weren’t possiblebefore.

A unique horizontal process not toodissimilar to the production of itslaminate floors is used. This processeliminates much of the stress placedupon the product during manufacture,and along with the composition and clicksystem provides Livyn floors with itsdimensional stability.

Extensive testing by Quick-Step’sresearch and development team hasfound that Pulse floors are exceptionally

resistant to high temperatures, offeringthe most stable LVT for floatinginstallation currently on the market.

Next comes the special embossingmachine that gives Pulse its signaturematching structure. This high-techequipment introduces a tactility not seenbefore and Quick-Step believes it is onlyjust starting to realise the potential of thetechnology.

Taking up nearly a third of theproduction line, Livyn floors undergo aheating, cooling and reheating processunder strictly controlled conditions,ridding the floors of any remainingtension to provide even more stability.

Finally comes the ‘Five S principle’ ofwear layers that protects the shine (aconstant matt finish features on Livyn),and protects against stains, scuffs,scratches and scents. Most marks andspills can simply be wiped away with adamp cloth, and even tough stains likemarker pen are quickly removed.Visit: www.quick-step.co.uk

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Balta Broadloom’s product additions for the first half of 2016 arefirmly in place, with more than a dozen new products destinedfor retailers in the coming weeks.

Sensit and Satino are Balta’s focus on the soft-touch sector ofthe market.

‘Consumers prefer the softness and comfort of soft-touchcarpets rather than practical features such as carpets beingbleach-cleanable. Products such as Satino are showing what theuse of nylon as a fibre does. We want to ensure the rightbalance of softness and resilience,’ says Geert Vanden Bossche,Balta marketing director.

Investing in bringing new products to the market is vitallyimportant to the group, with a quarter of its sales last yearcoming from products introduced in 2015.

‘We will continue at the same pace of developing newproducts,’ adds Filip Poelman, Balta sales director.� Grand Prix and Hampton Bays, the heathers version of GrandPrix, head the forthcoming Balta introductions. Using two-plyXtron yarn they are available in 4m and 5m widths with a2,650g pile weight.� Berber Trail uses two-ply Xtron in 4m and 5m widths with a1,150g pile weight.� Stainsafe Shepherd Twist has an updated colour palette anda new heathers version.� Sensit Heathers has a pile weight of 2,000g in 4m and 5mwidths.� Wonderweave is a basket weave style loop with a pileweight of 580g.� Satino Royce is twin-backed and has a pile weight of 2,000g.� Nature, Nature Design Inspiration and Nature Design Vintage

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are three flatweaves than can be used outdoors as well asindoors.� The Chelsea Harbour wilton has a pile weight of 1,320g with12 options held in stock and many more specials are availablein six colours with a minimum order of two rolls.� Traffic is a cut pile graphic range for the contract sector in a4m width in 100% polypropylene with gel backing and fireretardant actionback.� Sensit’s POS will also be updated next month.Visit: www.baltabroadloom.com

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Crowning gloryCrown Floors has rebooked for the Flooring Showcase atthe January Furniture Show for 2017 and will have a largerstand at The Flooring Show this year.

The end of March/early April will see the introduction ofthree Crown ranges: Ascot, Burlington and Chatsworth, allavailable in 4m and 5m widths.

Ascot uses two-ply Satin Soft yarn with a pile weight of2,010g in 12 colours ranging from London Clay and LuxuryLinen to Imperial Black and four greys.

Burlington uses two-ply Extra Strong yarn with a pileweight of 1,140g in eight colours ranging from WindsorPorcelain and Antique Porcelain to Colonial Beige andGrey Horse.

Chatsworth uses two-ply Extra Strong yarn with a pileweight of 2,660g in 18 colours ranging from Candle Creamand Crispy Cake to Silver Crown and Emperor Grey.

The ranges are supported by new tombolas with spacefor 74 samples.

‘Crown is seeing very strong growth as the ranges arenow being taken by buying group members who areunderstanding the product and the service provided,’ saysPoelman.

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The group highlighted four trends atDomotex that shaped its products for2016.

SENSEWe go back to an easier life that evolvesaround quality. With subtle lines andfine materials as a starting point, Sensetypes shun fashion statements, gaudyinteriors and loud colours. Interiorshave a warm Scandinavian look, withlots of matt tones. Subtle interiors withdesign accents fit in this mindset.

BLOOMMost of us have sedentary jobs, we’returning into office beasts, but it’s not

healthy so everyone wants to go out.We’re looking to get in touch withnature, co-suming is the new mindset:the new ‘having’ is ‘sharing’: the car, thehouse, the garden, our wardrobe.Bloom interiors show a lot of greenshades, matching jolly and brightcolours: colours that make you happy.

GLAMGlam people are spenders, they want toenjoy life without feeling guilty: moneyis transient and it is wise to enjoyluxury instead. Glam is baroque andover the top. Interiors combine richtextures and sensual fabrics withantiques. Opulent and exuberantly

romantic. You select objects with ahistory, objects from your past, andturn them into something new. Unique,eccentric and slightly decadent.

SOURCE The Internet is everywhere but Sourcepeople need to be disconnected: theylove working with their hands,experimenting, back to the craft. Theylove everything that is pure andauthentic: making coffee, homemadebread, ancient toys. Source interiors arecharacterised by ancient furniture androugher materials, hand-knottedcarpets on a rough parquet, animalskins, earthy or stone-erosion colours.

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The resultsVINYLBeauflor has introduced four collections.

Buzz introduces a touch of nostalgia.Inspired by ancient Portuguese ceramicsand Victorian patterns, the collection hasa beige, grey and blue colour palette thatmatches the Bloom and Sense trends.

Project comes in black and white witha combination of unicolour andpatterned all over and has a morepractical appearance, ideal for the morefunctional rooms of the home.

Galaxy offers a wide range of colours,designs, tiles and woods, in a grey andbeige colour palette.

Magnum is a 4.3mm thick collectionwith a 0.4mm wear layer and PU lacquer,designed for heavy-duty domestic use.Its deep wood embossing finish gives it anatural appearance. ARTIFICIAL GRASSTuftgrass was expanded with a 60mmpile height, while its Xtinguishtechnology prevents artificial grass fromburning and greatly reduces smokeemissions. The company says it is the first30mm artificial grass that combinessoftness, maximum safety and ease ofinstallation, since no infill or spraying isneeded.CARPETIdeal’s Touche is a new generation ofsuper-soft carpets, in polyamide as wellas polypropylene. The polyamide

portfolio now offers six ranges: Silk,Satine, Blush, Origin, Noor, and Sense,with pile weights ranging from 600g to2,200g. NEEDLE FELTThe Needtile collection includes 14needle felt tile ranges, with pile weights of 250g to 1,500g, varying from250g/m to 1.500g/m with a colourpalette suitable for residential andcommercial markets. Each collection ispresented as a vinyl LP in differentgenres, inviting shoppers to select amelody and translate the beat into theirfloor pattern. LAMINATEBerryAlloc’s Grand Avenue and Stonecollections have been restyled with anew colour palette and designs,matching the Source mindset. GrandAvenue includes extra long and wideplanks of 2,410mm x 236mm while Stone comes in 1,200mm x 300mm and600mm x 300mm sizes.PARQUETBerryAlloc moved to broaden itscustomer base with Ambition, aimed atfirst-time home owners. It has translatedtheir expectations into the collection:besides the traditional colours anddesigns, it also offers more bold colours,such as the denim parquet, befitting theBloom mindset. Visit: www.bintg.com

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Personal choicesBerryAlloc’s Pure vinyl planks are proving popular with consumers,here’s what some of them decided to use in their homes

Nothing beats the feeling of coming home after a hard day’s workand relaxing in the warm surroundings of a cosy living room. Noone knows this better than Katy and Nathan. That’s why they fell forthe pleasant feel of vinyl plank flooring.

‘In our living room we like everything to be calm and cosy. Shoesoff, lie on the sofa and enjoy. No stress, just relax. To create thatatmosphere we picked a warm floor that reflected our lifestyle.

‘The BerryAlloc Pure vinyl plank collection came in a wide varietyof designs and colours. There were more than 40 unique andexclusive wood and tile designs. With such a wide range, from softto more rustic, we had no trouble finding the floor we liked. Theclick system made it really easy to install.

‘Today, we enjoy the realistic look of our Pure floor, and its warmwood structure and subtle bevels. Home sweet home,’ says Nathan.

The bedroom is a place to enjoy a good night’s sleep.That’s why it has to feel comfortable, and soothe allyour senses. ‘Our kids are allergic to dust, so wewanted to be sure the environment was hygienic andeasy to clean,’ says Ann.

‘A friend of ours suggested we lay Pure vinyl planksin all the bedrooms. They come in a wide range ofdesigns and colours, and have the right qualities tocreate a nice, quiet bedroom environment. The specialacoustic vinyl top layer provides an ultra-light walkingsound and a soft and warm surface. No noise of yourchildren’s feet when they’re running around and nomore cold feet when you have to get out of bed atnight. Moreover, the vinyl coating makes the floor easyto clean and ultra hygienic. You just need a little waterand a mop.’

Tastes vary and not just in terms of food. When it comes to interiordesign different people like different things. Are you into country orurban styles? Do you prefer modern or classic? Patricia and Eric hada taste of the Pure collection and were delighted.

‘A kitchen floor isn’t about style alone. It has to fit into the biggerpicture. It needs to be practical, easy to clean and hard wearing. Thekitchen is the centre of our home and the place where everybodycomes together to eat, drink, work and play. Once in a while thingsget spilt on the floor or someone runs over it in dirty shoes,’ saysPatricia. ‘That’s why we fell for Pure vinyl planks. They are easy toinstall, available in any design and colour, and maintenance-friendly.All you need is water and a cleaning product to keep the floor in tip-top condition. The pleasant feeling of warmth and silence is anice bonus.’

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Digital evolutionBalterio has unveiled the fruits of its €20m investment

Natural variety: Every plank in everydesign has been engineered to create anatural, attractive impression: the repeathas been enhanced to every 28 planksleaving a more realistic look to thefinished floor.

Parquet V-groove: The naturalcharacter of the Pure Wood planks isenhanced by the subtle parquet V-groove. The design and character ofthe flooring continues into the parquet V-groove.

Wood feel: An extremely transparentmatt lacquer finish in the top layercontributes to the authentic character.Urethane lacquers in the top layer alsomake them warm and pleasant underfoot.

High durability: It is AC5/Class 33laminated flooring, with high wear andimpact resistance, with a 33-yearresidential warranty.

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190.5mm x 1,261mm and the non-pattern repeat is 6sqm. A toast rackdisplay has been developed for it.

For the commercial sector, Balteriooffers the Traffic collection. It is an 8mm190.5mm x 1,261mm plank in 11 designsand colours from traditional oak andlimed to teak and multi-plank. WithAC6/Class33 wear and impact resistance,it is suitable for commercial use and itsanti-static character means Traffic can beinstalled in offices.

Balterio is enjoying strong growth inthe UK, and by the end of May shouldhave 1,200 new displays in stores: upfrom 400 two years ago.

‘We will maintain our focus as aspecialist in laminate, rather thandiversifying into other productcategories, and our position in themarket,’ says Ian Shuttleworth, Balterionational sales manager.Visit: www.balterio.com

Balterio’s new digital printing line forlaminate flooring offers hugeopportunities for the in-housedevelopment of designs and colours,greater flexibility and responsiveness tothe market, and technical solutions forlaminate flooring with extremely highwear and impact resistance.

The world of real wood and parquetwas the main source of inspiration forthe development of the Pure Woodcollection. It creates an authentic woodfeel and brings together the finest wooddecors in a collection of 12 timelesscolours for the UK market. The authenticcharacter of each decor is enhanced bythe ‘wood sensation’ finish and thesubtlety of the new parquet V-groove.

Pure Wood differs from conventionallaminate in five ways:

Ultra HD printing technique: Thisprovides precision, depth and contrast.Every knot and grain is sharp and vibrant.

Above: Pure Wood in Velvet Oak IvoryRight: Pure Wood in English Oak GoldLeft: Pure Wood in Pacific Oak Natural

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Sweet sixteenMillennium Weavers hasadded to its offer

Millennium Weavers continues to widenits product offer with three carpet rangesadded at Domotex along with an updateto its Eden artificial grass collection.

The additions increase the company’scarpet ranges to 16.

Weavers Twist uses Luxury Millsoftpolypropylene two-ply yarn. ‘A twist pilewith some new dark, grey and silvershades. All feedback is that we haveanother winner. It is 1,000g and with thebenefit of being 4m and 5m wide withnine great colours. Because of its qualityand highly competitive price point, thiswill be the perfect choice for the housingsector’, says Jan Van Damme, MillenniumWeavers ceo. Weavers Twist will beintroduced this month.

Charm is a 1,400g Saxony with a softLuxury Millsoft polypropylene two-plyyarn available in 10 colours and 4m and5m widths. It is bleach cleanable and hasa 10-year warranty and 10-year stainguarantee. ‘We had a great reaction tothis range,’ says Van Damme. Charm willbe introduced in May.

After being previewed at The FlooringShow in September, Domotex saw theofficial debut of Inspiration.

‘The reaction to this stunning Saxonywas unbelievable. It is set to take the UKby storm. Offered in 13 stunning, modernshades, 4m and 5m widths, unrivalledtouch and feel thanks to our LuxuryMillsoft yarn system coupled with theusual Millennium Weavers wear and stainwarranties, this product has it all,’ saysVan Damme.

The Eden artificial grass collectionoffers six ranges, all a combination ofpolypropylene and polyethylene. Heavenis olive green with a pile height of 20mmand a weight of 2,000g. Paradise is olivegreen with a pile height of 30mm and aweight of 2,500g. Xanadu is olive greenwith a pile height of 38mm and weightof 2,800g. Sky is lemon green with a pile

height of 20mm and a weight of 2,000g.Arcadia is lemon green with a pile heightof 30mm and a weight of 2,500g. Utopia

is lemon green with a pile height of38mm and a weight of 2,800g.Visit: www.millenniumweavers.be

Above: Charm is supported by new POSBelow: Eden has a choice of eight stylesBottom: Weavers Twist uses Millsoft yarn

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Moduleo’s latest innovation allowsfor personalised flooring

Like many of the best ideas, the thinking behind ModuleoMoods is simple: take 10 shapes and combine them to create anindividual floor. By mixing combinations of a standard plank,medium plank, small plank, slim plank, short plank twochevrons, hexagon, diamond and triangle an almost limitlessselection of floors can be created.

The planks are based on a width that is four or eight timesthe height of the plank. Every rectangular plank is half, doubleor a third of the size of the other planks to create maximumflexibility and compatibility. Geometric shapes interlock atoblique angles to create intricate and daring kaleidoscopicpatterns.

Moduleo has created 110 designs using its Transform andImpress LVT ranges that, when ordered with the order code, itknows which pattern and colour combination is required andcan quickly work out the amount needed for the project.Customers can also create their own look.

For example, the Chevron Columns pattern is a strikingdecorative combination of the chevron basic pattern with a slimplank forming a stripe along the length of the floor. This createsa colonial look emphasising the length of the room.

The Diamond Origami design gives the impression of astylised flock of birds travelling across the floor in an abstractand gentle play of geometric lines and dynamic and angularshapes.

Easily the boldest and powerful pattern in the collection isTriangles. Its large angular shapes have a strong presence anddominant rhythm that plays a leading role in even the mostexpressive of rooms.

Not all designs are as bold, with basket weave, herringbone,staggered columns, hexagon, honeycomb, chevron andstaggered bands options also available.Visit: www.moduleo.co.uk

Diamond Origami in Transform Verdon Oak 24280 and 24117 and ImpressCountry Oak 54991

GeometricksChevron Columns Classic in Impress Country Oak 54852 and 54880 Triangles Luxury in Impress Country Oak 54880 and 54991 and Transform

Classic Oak 24235

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Double actIVC Group’s Avenue and Leolinevinyl brands continue to innovate

‘Our in-house design development is something we are veryproud of and it is responsible for keeping Avenue and Leoline atthe very forefront of flooring style,’ says Victoria Hemelaer,Avenue and Leoline product manager.

‘Well before we launch a new collection, we spend a hugeamount of time researching trends; bringing key colours,textures and materials together to create moods and then usethese to decide on the direction of our looks. The new designsshow this development in action, with more rustic woods,greys, contemporary stone tiles and a mineral look with ourmetallic prism chips.’

From the hexagonal stone of James to the grey-washeddistressed wood of Verbier and herringbone stone of Bilbao,Avenue’s Ultimate Style features 12 new designs alongside theexisting seven. Underlining the growing dominance of grey asthe major colour trend for 2016, Ultimate Style captures huesfrom charcoal to cloud filtered through the textures andpatterns of natural materials. The palette also makes a feature ofwarm grey browns, bringing a hearty feel for more traditionalhomes.

‘We’ve worked hard to make sure that Ultimate Style delivers,well, the ultimate in flooring style for the home,’ says Hemelaer.‘The new designs bring the latest trends – hexagon tiles,herringbone stones and weathered woods – with a palette ofgreys that others will soon be following as it is the hottestcolour for the home for 2016.’

From a new chip-effect that brings multicoloured metallic

glimmer to a range of contemporary mineral looks in Pueblo toseven carefully selected woods that represent popular andtrend-led options, Leoline’s Mercury XT is ready to take on thebusiest of family homes. Such is the performance of thiscushion floor collection that it is also suited for Class 32 generalcommercial applications.

The Mercury XT collection is all about contemporary style.‘Whether this comes in a natural look with brand new woods

such as the rustic cross-cut grey of Sorbonne or richly grainedAllure, or a mineral look with the 10 stunning Pueblo decors,the end result is exactly the same, a floor that delivers lastingperformance and a safer surface underfoot,’ adds Hemelaer.Visit: www.avenuefloors.co.ukwww.leoline.co.uk

Leoline commissioned rising Belgian fashion designer Tess Taelman tocreate stunning coats made from Leoline flooring

Leoline’s Mercury XT Allure Avenue’s Ultimate Style Bilbao

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Design and innovation keeps IVC Group at the helm of the vinyl marketWhile IVC Group is Europe’s largest manufacturer ofheterogeneous vinyl, it is also making waves in the LVT andcommercial sectors. So much so it is investing £138m in twonew factories to double its LVT production, reflecting thesuccess of Moduleo.

Yet the company’s strength is in not just its size, but also inthe attention it pays to design development and productinnovation.

Running a design and innovation hub at its Belgianheadquarters, IVC Group creates unique designs that aren’tavailable anywhere else. A team of designers and productmanagers works constantly on developing collections, lookingfor trends at international design events and much closer tohome too, scouring magazines and the Internet for emerginglooks.

IVC is also focused on research and development in vinylflooring and has been the first to market with many innovationsin heterogeneous vinyl. It also means that IVC Group has someof the most advanced production facilities in the world. Themanufacturer has also invested heavily in minimising theimpact of vinyl flooring, eliminating potentially harmfulingredients from compositions and utilising renewable energywherever possible.

This constant development is of course costly, but it issomething that has kept IVC Group right at the forefront ofdesign development in all the sectors in which it operates. Thegrowth experienced with the relatively young Moduleo and ItecContract Floors is testament to this model working well and ofcourse, the track-record of Leoline and Avenue means it haslong-term value too.

Of course, this innovation and investment would meannothing without customer service and IVC Group is continuallylooking for new ways to improve right through the supply

chain. From introducing more designs and decors to providebetter choice and improved performance features at lower pricepoints to ensuring a reliable supply of products in stock andready to ship, as well as improved touch points for retailers andconsumers alike, all brands benefit from a focus on deliveringexcellence. Doubled capacity for LVT production will also helpthe manufacturer to respond to the demand for its Moduleobrand.

The success of IVC Group, with the production of more than100million sqm of flooring a year, demonstrates that anunwavering commitment to continued investment in designand manufacturing does not go unnoticed. Through its fourbrands; Avenue, Leoline, Itec Contract Floors and Moduelo, theIVC Group provides retailers across the country with some ofthe most technically advanced vinyl flooring available today,backed by customer service and value.Visit: www.ivcgroup.com

Making waves

Left: Moduleo Maritime PineRight: Avenue FloorsUltimate Style NoblesseBelow: Moduleo Latin Pine

Mercury XTBringing powerful performance to living andworking spaces with added slip-resistance, thenew Mercury XT collection features 17 trenddefining looks, including 10 stunning contemporarychip effects and 7 modern woods.

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Parcolys Flooring has expanded the lookof its waterproof flooring and unveiledtwo major partnerships.

Its Ceramics by Aquastep collectionhas been increased from four colours tonine in the UK.

‘Ceramics by Aquastep is a two in oneproduct as you can use it on walls andfloors. It has been tested so it is nowsuitable for use in showers. It has beengiven a PN12 anti-slip rating with barefeet and PC10 with footwear,’ saysDominique Santens, Parcolys Flooringowner.

Aquastep Mini now offers a 167mm x390mm size while the original Aquastepproduct has a 600mm x 167mm size thatis half the normal plank. Five shades –

Makinga splash

Parcolys Flooringadds colours andnew partnerships


Black Forest Oak, Alpine Oak, ArdennesOak, Pure Oak and Pyrenees Oak – in1,500mm x 295mm planks have alsobeen added to the Parcolux range.

All products are compatible withunderfloor heating up to 40degC andAquastep and Ceramics by Aquastep canbe used in conservatories.

The new colours will see identicalaccessories such as skirting boardsintroduced, alongside an L profile forcorners and finishing in grey, brown,white and aluminium.

Parcolys Flooring has become astrategic partner in a three-year contractwith the €41bn turnover Saint Gobaingroup, owner of Jewson, IdealBathrooms, Graham and British Gypsumin the UK and operations in 66 countries.

It has also struck a deal with €550mturnover building material groupDeceuninck Plastics that will introducean own-label range of Ceramics byAquastep tiles in six colours. This couldsee the product sold in 3,000 storesacross Europe by the end of the year.Visit: www.parcolysflooring.be

Parcolys Flooring’sproducts can be used in a variety ofsettings where itswaterproof and anti-slip abilities come tothe fore

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A big yearLano is hoping for even more success

With an international turnover growth of23% during 2015, Lano is looking tocontinue its impressive developmentwith further investment for 2016, alongwith introductions to provide retailerswith an even wider choice of styles.

As displays hit stores, Lano is hopingfor big things this year from the Taste ofLuxury collection, bringing together itspremium lines, including SmartStrand,polyamide, wool and bamboo. The Tasteof Luxury collection is redefining themanufacturer’s upper-tier offering in a

collection designed to appeal tohomeowners looking for quality andunique style.

The Touchdown brand is also loominglarge, as Lano introduces a collection ofsupersoft carpets. Made from Eccelenayarn and with luxurious textures and on-trend colour palettes, these new linesare in-tune with consumer style and areready to fulfil the growth in demand thathas been felt in the sector.

Among these launches Lano isremembering some of its most enduring

ranges, giving colour updates acrosscollections to make sure they continuetheir success.

The company has also experienced ahuge increase in demand for its artificialgrass products as UK consumers look fora low maintenance solution in thegarden. Offering all year round green,Lano has responded with a collection ofartificial grasses at every price pointthrough its Lano Landscaping division,offering retailers entry into this growingmarket.

But range introductions and updatesare only half the story for Lano this year.After an investment last year of some€3m in machinery to make production asefficient as possible, the manufacturershows no signs of slowing down and isfinishing the development of purpose-built offices. A new IT system that will domuch to streamline ordering and providecustomers with improved support willalso be launched.

Following an extraordinarily successful2015, Lano continues to reaffirm itsstatus as one of Belgium’s mostsuccessful independent carpetmanufacturers.Visit: www.lano.com

Left: Demand has increased forartificial grassBelow: Touchdown will be acollection of supersoft carpetsBottom: Taste of Luxury bringstogether Lano’s premium ranges

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Heritage for todayEvolving design meets established values

The finest raw materials, vast weavingexperience and an eye for the latest indesign combine at Belgian broadloomand rug producer Louis de Poortere tokeep the brand at the top of acompetitive market.

This manufacturer strengthens itsstanding year on year, developing on theideas of a dedicated staff who thrive onconstant evolution. Whether broadloom,stair runners or flatweave rugs are thecurrent focus, continuous improvementis the goal.

Vertically integrated with its ownspinning mill and dye plant, it can keepclose tabs on every stage of theproduction process, ensuring each pieceis befitting of its high standards. It isproud of its heritage and roots, foundedupon the talents of Flemish weavers, andstriving to introduce innovative productsinto its versatile portfolio.

Wilton carpets is where its reputationhas been built, exacting manufacturingstandards combining with high qualitymaterials for that distinctive Louis dePoortere feel. Introducing extra resilienceand appearance retention to the home,these carpets will take pride of place foryears, whether a plain, stripe or a morecreative pattern.

It is also known for the production ofbeautiful flatweave rugs. Collections suchas Fading World, Cameo and Vintagehave earnt acclaim from retailers andhomeowners through their establishedclassic designs.

The company is a manufacturer far

from stuck in its ways. Understandingthat intense research and development isa necessity in today’s packed residentialmarket, it invests heavily in trenddevelopment. This has led tocontemporary twists in new collections,achieved through a dedicated designteam constantly liaising within coveteddesign circles, picking up key trendpointers and influences for futureproduct development direction.

With this in mind, it is fair to say newrug collections Mad Men and Mosaiq area departure from the heritage style thathas treated Louis de Poortere so well.

Whether Rockefeller Blue, Office Goldor Empire Red catches the eye thisseason, Mad Men has a colourway formost interiors and commands attentionwith its contemporary mix of brokenlines, shiny yarns and ragged pencilstrokes. This is bold design crafted in a

Left: Mad Men in Blue AvenueAbove: Mad Men in Columbus GoldBelow: Mosaiq in Grey Shade

mix of cotton chenille and high glosspolyester.

Sister collection Mosaiq brings asimilarly modern approach in 100%cotton chenille. Holding contemporarygeometric patterns that play on a feel ofadded texture and rustic tones, Mosaiqmakes full use of the company’s skill andcraftsmanship to yield a premierjacquard flatweave.

Taking creativity to new levels, Louisde Poortere delivers design innovationand quality with each striking collection.The brand will never forget its familyroots and values, but this is an excitingtime for the Belgian producer as it looksto evolve in both broadloom and rugs.Backed by first class service, flooring andfurniture retailers can rest easy whenpresenting this portfolio to valuedcustomers.Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com

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Spreading its wingsUltimate Rug Company is enjoying growth

Since the launch of the HMC Rugcollection in January 2015 the UltimateRug Company has seen a vast increase inits presence in the UK marketplace. Thenew brand and its Prestige woolcollection has led the company into newareas.

To maximise the impact of the ranges,Ultimate has embarked on severalpartnerships with manufacturersequipped to produce the highest qualityranges at the best optimal price points.This has led to the launch of its polyestershaggy ranges, spearheaded by theMayfair quality with an 8cm pile heightand a fully stocked size range up to 2.4m x 3.4m.

As well as these developments, there isa definite trend development into classicand crossover products that have beendeveloped with strategic partners in fineHeatset yarn and worsted three-ply NewZealand yarn, as used on the KeshanSupreme range.

Other ranges enhance this offer withShalimar using the vibrant colours andoriginal colours of Gabbeh influences;Empress showcases the beauty ofAubusson designs with rich use of high-low pile; and Country House, whichdraws from the great English heritage ofthe designs of William Morris.

The established Vintage classical rangehas been enhanced to embrace the

strong trend in silver and grey whichshows how classic Persian design can beintegrated into today’s strongest colourinfluences to great effect.

A range of artisan woven Indo Kazakhas been introduced and is thecompany’s first venture into hand-knotted products, a sector that will beexpanded over the coming months.

The Ultimate rug range has also beenenhanced with new qualities and designssuch as Luxury Stripe, and an addition insupersoft lower pile polyester shaggy inIndigo, also stocked in sizes up to 2.4m x3.4m as the company enjoys success withlarger sizes in plain textured ranges.

In line with this growth in productoffer, the company has also undertaken amajor programme of continuousimprovement of its warehouse and salesoffice functions to give improvedsupport to customers and ensure themomentum generated is carried on tothe benefit of the company and itsincreasing customer base.Ultimate Rug Company, tel: 0161 339 2148

Above left: Web is from the Fusion range fromthe Prestige collection Above: Empress makes use of high-low piledesignsLeft: Keshan Supreme uses New Zealand yarn

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Cultures knitRugs inspired by techniques andstyles from different countries

CC Tapis’s Primitive Weaves collection by ChiaraAndreatti is inspired by Moroccan berber rugs,infused with the rigorous Viennese geometricgraphics from the 20th century. A mixture ofNepalese flatweave and different pile heights, thecombination of cultures and knotting techniquesmake the six rugs rich in texture and aesthetics.

Born in Veneto, Italy, in 1981, after gaining adegree in industrial design at IED in Milan in 2003and studying for a masters at Domus Academy,Andreatti has worked with designers includingRenato Montagner and Raffaella Mangiarotti. Since2006, she has worked as a designer for studio LissoniAssociati working in parallel on freelance projectsand with companies such as Covo, Non Sans Raison,Reflex, Casamilano, Coin, Althea by Salese, CostiLaband Armani Jeans.Visit: www.cc-tapis.com

ChiaraAndreattidesigned thePrimitiveWeavescollection

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Sealy has partnered with athletesto highlight the vital role of sleepin sporting success Having been a loyal customer for more than five years, Olympicsnowboarder Zoe Gillings-Brier is the latest sporting star toteam up with Sealy UK as part of its World of Sport campaign.

Promoting the significant impact sleep has on sportingperformance, the campaign is being backed by some of Britain’sleading professional athletes including Gillings-Brier, who istraining hard to prepare for her fourth Winter Olympic Games inPyeongChang, South Korea in 2018. With an impressive careerspanning 10 years, she has competed in snowboard crossevents around the world, with seven World Cup podiums,including gold, under her belt. She is also a multi-EuropeanCup, FIS and National Cross Boarding Champion.

‘I’ve represented my country all over the world and havealways found that the amount of quality sleep I get has a directimpact on my performance. I train intensively throughout thesummer, and spend three hours in the gym, five days a week. I need a minimum of 9.5 hours sleep per night to feel fullyrecharged,’ she says.

Snowboard cross events involve four to six snowboardersracing down a narrow course that often includes sharp turns,

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jumps and other obstacles, challenging the riders’ ability to stayin control while maintaining maximum speed, and it’s notuncommon for racers to collide.

‘Due to the dangerous nature of the sport, I’ve become nostranger to injury. In the past five years I’ve suffered from acracked skull, four concussions, a shattered left foot and severalback injuries. My back injuries were some of the most difficultto recover from because even the smallest movement causedme a lot of pain and made it incredibly difficult to sleep. Havingalways been a restless sleeper, I often used to find myselftossing and turning in the night – sometimes even falling offmy bed,’ she explains.

‘My Sealy bed has really helped to solve these problems. I’veslept on a lot of mattresses over the past 10 years and my Sealyis by far the best I’ve ever experienced. It supports mecompletely and has helped me to recover from minor strainsand bigger injuries, making sure my sleep routine is consistentand of a high standard. I’m really excited to be involved with theWorld of Sport campaign. I’ve slept on a Sealy bed for the pastfive years and it’s done wonders for me and my training.’

This pageLeft: Zoe Gillings-Brier helpedto launch Sealy’s bed selectorat the NBF Bed ShowAbove: The snowboarder hasslept on a Sealy bed for thepast five years

Opposite pageTop: Zoe Gillings-Brier finishedninth at the Sochi WinterOlympicsInset: Zoe Gillings-Brierhighlights storage optionsLeft: PyeongChang would beGillings-Brier’s fourth Olympics

Neil Robinson, Sealy UK sales and marketing director, says:‘We’re absolutely over the moon to be supporting Zoe. Sheworks incredibly hard to represent her country and her trainingregime is incredible – it’s only right the rest she gets is as goodas it can be.

‘At Sealy we understand the vital role sleep plays when itcomes to sporting success – that’s what our World of Sportcampaign is about. We’re dedicated to working with some ofthe country’s leading athletes to ensure they enjoy the deepsleep they need to be at the top of their game. We wish Zoe allthe best and look forward to witnessing her success in thefuture competitions.’

Others taking part in the World of Sport campaign includeCommonwealth gold medallist Zoe Smith, who hopes to takepart in the Rio Olympics; triathlete and author Andrew Holgate,and body builder Kim Wilson, winner of the British NaturalBodybuilding Federations Miss Athletic in September 2015 andplaced bronze medalist in the Miss Athletic category at the2015 DFAC Miami Pro-world Bodybuilding Championships.Visit: www.sealy.co.uk/deeper-sleep/sealy-world-of-sport/

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Still growing

Furniture Origins continues to widen itsoffer, with an additional range and a newlook for an established collection.

‘The Toronto bedroom range is nowavailable in a delicate grey finish, takingan already established product fromwithin our range but giving it of themoment new colouration,’ says BarryWebb, Furniture Origins sales director.

The Oslo bedroom and diningcollections bring another style ofproduct to add to the company’s breadthof styles. This range takes a ‘through leg’feature on an oiled oak contemporaryproduct, and has clean and simple, but elegant styling with its curved edges.

A new finish and range have been added

CONTACTThe direct container programme,or wholesale purchases throughClassic Furniture, are supportedby the Furniture Origins areamanagers: Mike Brown: Scotland, Cumbria,North East, and Yorkshire, tel: 07831 572 601Alan Endersbee: North West,

North Wales, Midlands, EastAnglia, South East and Ireland, tel: 07809 196 019Andrew Cavaciuti: South West,Avon, Wiltshire and South/MidWales, tel: 07500 830 888Barry Webb, businessdevelopment director, email:[email protected];tel: 07702 603 971

Left: Oslo has anoiled oak finishBelow: Torontohas a new finishBottom: Oslo isalso available inthe dining room

The OSLO Dining and Bedroom collections.

For enquiries, please contact [email protected] or call: 07702 603971

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New lookDreamworks Beds hasrevamped its sofabed collection

Dreamworks Beds’ collection of sofabedsincludes 10 styles plus its Pandora bed-in-a-box. Designed and built bytraditional furniture makers, the rangeoffers novel, yet stylish solutions forsleepovers, and with a choice of 100 newfabrics, there is something to suit alltastes and styles of rooms.

To complement the sofabeds,matching sofas and chairs are availableon the majority of the range.

Dreamworks Beds prides itself oninnovative ideas that make a difference.The Bianca sofabed features an easyopening mechanism – the cushions don’teven have to be removed, simply pull thehandle and within seconds you have acomfortable bed.

For smaller rooms, the bestselling Metzoffers the simplicity of creating an instantbed, while the cleverly designed Pandorabed-in-a-box is great fun for kids’bedrooms.

The sofabeds have high quality slatsfor firm sleeping and bands to givesuperior seating. All except Metz andPandora, have 12cm thick mattresses,with the choice of either spring interior,visco or luxury pocket spring options.Their timber frame construction, andheavy duty, easy open and closemechanism, means they are designed tolast for many years

Dreamworks has a new brochure for itssofabeds, sofas, chairs and fabrics.

‘Our sofabed collection, with itsfantastic range of new fabrics, wasextremely well received at The AISFurniture Show where we had recordsales. The team had worked incrediblyhard, selecting the new fabrics,

producing the brochure and organisingthe show, and I am delighted for them that the show was such anoutstanding success,’ says Peter Delaney,Dreamworks md.Visit: www.dreamworksbeds.com

Clockwise from topleft:Bianca;The new brochure;Pandora;Metz

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At the heart of the Silentnight business isa commitment to quality, service andinnovation, which has seen the brandbring a number of products to themarket recently.

Silentnight’s Safe Nights rangeincludes Airstream technology, bringingcomfort for baby and peace of mind forparents with its temperature regulation.Combined with a 3D mesh cover, allthree mattresses in the range focus onthe important elements of comfort andsafety.

From cot to first bed, the SilentnightHealthy Growth range is designed forchildren and young teens to supporttheir growth and development at a timewhen it matters the most.

There is a large choice of mattressesfrom the award winning Mattress-now

collection to the new range of premiumoptions. Mattress-now goes fromstrength to strength having again beenawarded the prestigious Which? Best Buystatus.

Pocket sprung mattresses have shownfantastic growth in all channels. Withanother accolade from Which? for itsMirapocket 1200, described as ‘one of thebest value mattresses we have tested’ hasresulted in huge demand.

Innovation has been key for the brand,for example the growth of the exclusiveGeltex mattresses. A unique combinationof superior comfort and temperaturecontrol, it is the exclusive gel-infusedlayer that offers customers a controlledsleep environment.

Further innovation has seen the launchof Miraform, a premium collection with

superior comfort and a distinctive lookand feel.

But innovation doesn’t stop atMiraform, as more products are set to hitthe market this summer including acontemporary bed frame collectionaimed at a younger style-consciousconsumer.

Key for the business is its ongoingdrive for quality. Silentnight continues tosteer the quality agenda and takes pridein the continual investment in theBarnoldswick factory and skilledworkforce. Focus on the apprenticeshipscheme has resulted in more recognitionfor the brand, having receivedwidespread industry accreditation fromthe Government at the NationalApprenticeship Awards 2015.Visit: www.silentnight.co.uk

Left: Safe Nights haswon awards fromMother & Babymagazine and websiteLoved By ParentsBottom left:Mirapocket 1200 wasrated a Which? BestBuy Bottom right:Miraform is spring-free

Family affairSilentnight prides itself on providing quality sleep solutions for the whole family

“It’s one of the bestvalue mattresseswe’ve tested.”

Mirapocket 1200 Mattress AwardedWhich?Best Buy June 2015

For more information call 01282 851111or visit www.silentnight.co.uk

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Look northGallery Direct has atrio of Scandiinfluenced designs

As part of its 2016 product launches,Gallery Direct has developed a range ofbeds that are design led, personalitypieces that combine the best oftraditional craftsmanship with up to datetechnology and exciting materials. Threeof these beds are part of collections thattake influence from Nordic andScandinavian style.

‘Our Kielder, Wycombe and Marlowranges offer coordinated looks for bothupstairs and downstairs living. With theirquality materials and craftsmanship anduniversal appeal across differentgenerations, they provide reallycommercial designs. Each range showsindividuality yet comes together to bringa touch of Scandinavian style to a home,while offering practicality and iconicdesign,’ says James Hudson, GalleryDirect business development director –furniture.

The Heligan bedstead is made usingthe traditional Lloyd Loom method.

Available to fit standard double and kingmattresses, Heligan comes in a delicatelight grey with a soft, satin finish andsolid mindy ash legs, bringing a touch ofcool and calm.

The bed can be complemented by the company’s extensive range ofLloyd Loom occasional furniture

Strand

from the Hudson Living range. Bold and glamorous, the classic

boudoir style Strand bedstead has fullyupholstered button detailing, bringingtogether the materials to give a strikingfinish. The made to order bed is availablein three sizes with high and low foot endversions. Strand is available in more than50 new fabrics, allowing consumers tocreate their own style from boutiquehotel to contemporary loft living.

Along with Strand, the company hasintroduced a range of made to orderupholstered furniture pieces available inthe choice of 50 fabrics.

Alongside the bed collection, GalleryDirect now offers a range of UK mademattresses. The Comfort range of non-turn mattresses has a contemporary stylewith a quilted top and pocket springs,memory foam, silk, cashmere and latexfillings. The Luxury Mattress collectionfeatures hand-stitched sides, pocketsprings and fillings such as pashmina,cashmere and alpaca. Visit: www.gallerydirect.co.uk

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Going globalHouse of Fraser has created fourtrends inspired by travel and nature –Traveller, Ceremony, Amazon andRegatta. Visit: wwwhouseoffraser.co.uk

Amazon Linea Home Inspired by the lush foliage of exotic isles, this colour-rich collectioncombines hand-drawn studies of tropical flora and fauna with the texturedsimplicity of abstract mark making, brush strokes and tribal decoration.Dynamic with a hint of nostalgia, the Amazon trend has a vibrant andprimitive feel across pattern, colour and craft. ‘A verdant colour palette ofsharp citrus, jade and fuchsia interspersed with captivating combinations ofdark wood and gold is the essence of this distinctive look,’ says Roberts.‘Celebrate the summer season in exotic style by teaming graphic botanicalprints and rich textures with earthy glazed dinnerware. Contrast is key, soadd tribal patterned accessories and flashes of gold to complete this eclecticscheme,’ says Kate Thompson, House of Fraser head of home buying.

Traveller Linea Home Global trail inspires the eclectic textures, prints and time-worn palette of theTraveller trend. A veritable collection of textiles and nomadic finds exudebohemian charisma, striking a balance between the old world and the new.‘Weathered finishes and burnished metals underpin the mood; team withkilim and paisley pattern for laid-back ambience full of mixed culturalinfluences,’ says Sue Roberts, House of Fraser director of home design.

Ceremony Linea Home Elegant in its simplicity, the Ceremony trend evokes a serene scene.Traditional chinoiserie is reworked in a contemporary way and mixed withsimple geos and origami style textures and embroideries, showcasing theunderstated beauty of both textiles and ceramics.

Regatta Characterised by exuberant print and pattern, Regatta offers a bold and playful collection with a retro twist. Taking its cue from the 1930s boat party, vintage florals and simple stripes sit together against striking geometrics in a marine inspired palette. ‘Opt for bright accents, simplified shapes and striking pattern againstcrisp white for a stunning summer scheme,’ says designer Lois Vincent.

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Royal warrant holder and bespoke bedmanufacturer, Hypnos, has launched theRegal Collection and the innovative Yalesafe divan.

With more than 100 years’ experiencein quality craftsmanship, the Regalcollection of no-turn luxury firmmattresses has generous layers of naturalfillings and a unique mix of wool,cashmere, pashmina, camel hair andmohair. They are covered with a wooland viscose Belgian damask, creating aluxurious and soft surface that can bepersonalised by adding a loose comfortlayer, filled with Alpaca wool.

The mattress collection features aquilted matrix-pattern designed to createa series of individual upholstery cells tooptimise body support and ensurepostural alignment. Each cell acts as anindependent comfort zone, activelyhelping to provide total body supportand long-term care for the mattress.

Hypnos’ partnership with Yale, one ofthe best-known lock brands, means adiscretely hidden safe can be built into aHypnos Regal continental divan andsecured behind an upholstered drawerfront: simply push the drawer front toreveal the safe.

The built-in safe provides customerswith peace of mind knowing that theirvaluables are safely secured. For added

protection the safe also comesaccredited with £1,000 of valuables and£1,000 of cash protection. It features anumbered keypad where a chosen codeor an override key can be used which ishidden behind the Yale badge.

Alongside the option to add acustomised safe as well as drawers, therange also boasts 45 upholstery fabrics, a unique selection of headboard designs,feet and the option of an upholsteredskirt. This creates a bespoke bed set that

Sleep safeHypnos’ latest model hasan extra security feature

can be designed around the customer’spersonal style and taste.

With the rising trend for creating aboutique hotel look at home, givingcustomers the options of large statementheadboards, in bohemian chic velvets,while combining exquisite comfort,luxury and functionality as a standard,means the sleeper will receive the sleepthey want without compromising onstyle, peace of mind or security.Visit: www.hypnosbeds.com

Left: A safe is built-in to theRegal divanBelow: The Regalcollection featureslayers of naturalfabrics and aquilted matrixpattern

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One stop serviceBig Living wants to allow retailers access to many brands from one portal

‘Our experience with home interiordesign is that most companies andinterior designers are unable to access awide range of products for theircustomers using only one simple portal,’

says Jeewan Sagu, Big Living marketingdirector.

In most cases, retailers and designershave to use several accounts for differentproducts with high minimum orders and

Big Living is offering a 10%discount on initial orders. Quote BIG10 when ordering atwww.bigliving.co.uk.

The company provides a large furniture and lighting selection

high carriage costs. Big Living holdsaccounts with some of the largest UKmanufacturers and suppliers from acrossthe world and says it can provide an easysolution to manage projects quickly andefficiently, saving time and money.

‘We can access any home interiorproduct even if it is not onbigliving.co.uk, and at prices which arecompetitive. Our in-house expertsprovide full technical support to enableyou to select the right product for theproject. Big Living works on your behalfto always negotiate the best prices withsuppliers and manufacturers,’ he says.

Sagu says Big Living offers:� An online Trade portal for retailers,interior designers, architects andlandscape designers;� Trade savings for all account holders;� A three-step online portal for quick,efficient service and delivery;� No minimum order, plus the ability tochoose from multiple suppliers in oneorder;� Low carriage charges regardless oforder value;� Free deliveries for all orders over £500;� Technical support and advice;� Online invoicing with secure paymentsusing Sagepay, Paypal or telephoneordering.

Customer Ricky Cheema, director ofInterior Village, Birmingham, says: ‘As asmall independent retailer, I was able toorder several products from differentmanufacturers using the online BigLiving store. The whole service enabledme to quickly receive a wide variety ofproducts that my customers wanted. Iwould recommend Big Living as there isno minimum order requirement andcarriage costs are low which helps mymargins. A real must for all retailers anddesigners in the home interior designbusiness.’ Big Living, tel: 0121 667 8312

Big Living offers a large range of home decor, lighting, bathroom and garden furnishing brands

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Click fordetailsKarndean has a newonline presenceKarndean Designflooring is making it even easier to view theintricate details and textures of its wood and stone designs withits new website. It allows retailers to search designs by product,by room and interior styles. With large, close up product imagesto view, visitors can zoom in and out, and get closer than everbefore online.

Designed to offer inspiration and support retailers in-store,the website offers decorating ideas to recreate individual styles.

‘Taking on a clean, modular layout, we had the end user inmind when presenting superior product imagery,’ explainsHeather Horton, Karndean Designflooring head of digital andcommunications. ‘It was important we were able todemonstrate the intricate details of each product through ourimagery online, and offer inspiration zones for users.’

In addition to ordering samples and brochures, visitors canaccess digital tools and apps including the recently updatedFloorstyle tool and Augmented Reality app with its new StyleGuide feature – allowing users to search by range, or by acombination of look, tone and size options.

The company will be providing the flooring for two of GoodHomes’ roomsets at the Ideal Home Show from 18 March –3 April, using French Oak, American Redwood, Mexican Cypressand Scottish Beech from the Van Gogh collection.Visit: www.karndean.com Van Gogh Salvaged Redwood VGW101T

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Safe standingThe correct flooring can helpprevent damages and injuries

Installing the right matting can havesignificant benefits for staff andbusinesses particularly in areasassociated with long periods of standingsuch as bars and kitchens.

Jaymart offers a variety of anti-fatiguematting products.

Safe-N-Sound combined anti-fatigueduckboard is an extra long rubber openconstruction roll form duckboarding,designed to provide anti-slip safety andanti-fatigue underfoot cushioning. It hasbuilt-in drainage and also provides slip-resistance in wet, oily or greasy floor areas.

Safe-T-Zone is an extra heavy dutyrubber interlocking and anti-fatiguesafety duckboard matting that is ideal for commercial kitchens, fast food outlets, bars and factories.

Treadlock is an interlocking rubberduckboard safety matting with bevellededging.

The range also includes Top Deck,Fatigue Saver, Treadlock, and Floorline.

Anti-fatigue and duckboard mattingcan help prevent health risks associatedwith prolonged standing including: � helping keep feet away from hard, wetor damp floors; � improving circulation, as muscles are

more inclined to contract and expand; � the rubber/vinyl resilience reduces therisk of back complaints; � minimises strain on knees and otherjoints; � eases stress on ankles, and protectsagainst tired feet;� the cushioning aspect reducesbreakages of glassware.

In addition to anti-fatigue, thecompany offers indoor/outdoor mattingsuch as Picador, and entrance mattingsystems including the Frontrunnerflexible vinyl system. It featurescleanliness, durability, slip-resistance andis 100% recyclable.

Frontrunner is supplied as a roll forease of installation and is designed totrap foot-borne dirt. It will help tomaintain the appearance and life ofinternal floorcoverings. Frontrunner isspecified worldwide for restaurants,hotels, leisure facilities, public buildings,

schools, supermarkets, offices, banks,hospitals and industrial sites.

Meanwhile, NV Jets, a premier privatecharter jet company based in Las Vegas,has ordered more of the company’sSymphony logo mats.

Symphony mats are nitrile rubberbacked, with anti-trip edges to all foursides. The edges are strengthened forincreased resistance to tearing and betterdurability. The heavyweight primarybacking gives improved floor stabilityand resistance to stippling. Symphonymats can also be supplied with an extrathick 3mm rubber backing for matwelluse.

The mats have excellent colourfastness and can be machine washed at40degC. There is a standard colourpalette of 150 colours for regular logodesigns and it is also possible toreproduce detailed photographic images. Visit: www.jaymart.net

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Royams would like to thank their new and established customers for their support at theshow, for an overwhelming response to their new ranges.

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This month will see the launch of WoolFloor Show London, with 27 companies,including 22 suppliers of wool-richcarpets, taking place at Chelsea FC’sStamford Bridge stadium.

The show hosts The Campaign forWool’s inaugural International WoolCarpet & Rug Awards, with the winnersannounced on 23 March. There are 13awards, including Innovation in Carpetand Rug Designer of the Year plus entryinto the Carpet and Rug Industry Hall ofFame for commitment and contributionsto the wool carpet industry.

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Axminster Carpets’ Royal BoroughWilton collection combines undyed wooland contemporary colours as it drawsfrom the rich design heritage of London– the Windsor from the enduring Artsand Crafts style; Kensington from thegeometric designs typical of the 1960swhile Chelsea gives a nod to Victoriandecorative plasterwork.

Ball & Young will showcase its PUunderlays including Ultra-Fresh, an anti-microbial additive introduced to the fullCloud9 collection.

Brintons, the largest user of Britishwool with the fleece from one in nine ofBritish sheep ending up in one of itscarpets, promises a series of launches.

Brockway’s Rare Breeds andBeachcomber collections are made from100% undyed new wool, in a velvet twistand loop pile respectively. Rare Breeds isinspired by the exceptional qualities ofBritain’s oldest and rarest breeds of hillsheep from which each carpet is made:Balwen, Black Welsh, Cotswold, Jacob,Kerry Hill, Manx, Moorit, Norfolk Horn,Ryeland and Soay. Two-ply yarn is usedand it is made in a 50oz weight.

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Beachcomber uses a four-ply yarn andis available in three designs: a level loop,a high and low loop and a rib effect. Bothranges come in 4m and 5m widths.

Bronte Carpets will show its 100%wool velvets, saxonies, shag piles andborders along with its 80/20 twist range.

Made from 50% New Zealand wooland 50% polyester, Cormar Carpets’Bouclé Neutrals comes in six colours andthree designs – level loop, textured loopand stripe. Home Counties Plains offersan 18-strong colour palette with 80%New Zealand wool. Home CountiesHeathers has 14 classic natural heatherhues in 80% British wool.

Also on display will be the updatedNatural Berber Twist collection with 14natural flecked shades. Manufacturedusing 80% British wool, it is available intwo weights – Elite 45oz and Deluxe55oz. Cormar will also showcase its otherwool collections such as Malabar, Town &Country, Avebury and New Oakands andits in-store display options and POS.

Since 1988, the six digit Chromatonenumbering system has allowed colour tobe instantly and accuratelycommunicated between clients and alsoprovides a colour bank for productdevelopment. All Chromatonecollections are produced in the UK andmade from 100% wool. The systemcomprises 2,151 stock supported shades.

Crucial Trading’s new Wool Oasis is in100% wool and eight colours from Ivoryand Sandstone to Maple and Feather. Itsribbed design adds interest to thebroadloom while also giving theimpression of extended floorspace. In 4mand 5m widths, it can be transformedinto a bespoke rug or runner.

Edel Telenzo will show Diversity andLiberty and new colours in Barbican.

Liberty is a striped loop pile, using100% three-ply wool in three colourways,with a unique construction, giving it awoven look. Diversity is a two-tone looppile in the same construction andcoordinating colours.

Four stripes have been added toBarbican, increasing it to six two-toneloops and six matching stripes.

Hugh Mackay will display many of itswool carpets including the flagshipDurham Twist range, recently extendedto 390 options, and the bestselling TartanCollection Axminster.

Jacaranda Carpets’ latest qualities areChamba and Chandigarh. Both are hand-woven using100% undyed wool. Chambastripe is in 4m and 5m widths, with madeto measure rugs, in Oatmeal, Pearl,Pewter, Sand and Steel Grey. Loop pileChandigarh offers the same colours.

The Internet has become the route toknowledge for the modern generationand Kingsmead Carpets has recognisedthe need to educate those inside andoutside the industry with blogs defining what makes wool ideal forcarpets. Supporting the Wool CarpetFocus Group, the company circulatesdisplay cards to retailers featuring the Cool to Buy Wool slogan and

Clockwise from topleft: Hugh Mackay’s Tartan;Edel Telenzo’s Liberty;Stevens and Grahamoffers 186 tartans;Cormar Carpets’Bouclé Neutrals

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Bouncebackability, the topic of its firstblog.

The small lime green ceramic sheep,nicknamed Olivia, given to Kingsmead bythe British Wool Marketing Board as awool promotion has become a socialmedia star. Photographed around thecountry on her Cool To Buy Wool tour,the pictures have been tweeted with thehashtag #WheresOllie, generating afollowing among Twitter users keen toknow where she will appear next.

Manx Carpets’ wool collections includeits latest addition Natural Tones, buildingon the Natural Shades and Natural Plainstwist collection. Natural Tones is a 50%wool/50% polypropylene loop pile in 10neutral shades using three-ply yarn.

The 80/15/5 Pandora Plains is in fourweights: 32oz, 40oz, 50oz and 60oz withthe deep pile in a heavier pile weightgiving a unique look and feel. It isavailable in greys, taupes, beiges andneutrals, in 4m and 5m widths.

MID Carpets’ Custom Art Silk wilton

collection is 50% wool/50% nylon usingNew Zealand wool, as well as in 100%nylon. The Home Custom Wool andContract Custom Wool collections will beon show.

Roger Oates is showing the Westportand Whitman designs in its New Englandcollection of Venetian flatweaves.Hampton has been reimagined incontemporary colours and renamedWestport. It features a texturedherringbone ground with a decorativeborder made up of narrow bands ofcolour, punctuated with a contrasting ribsection.

Ruckstuhl has added eight colours toPiù, previously only available in red: darkblue, dark beige, linen grey, grey-green,granite, olive, mustard and camel.Previously available in a 2m width andup to 20m lengths, Più now offers a 4mwidth and maximum length of 9m.

Sebo will display a selection of itsvacuum cleaners. Its latest designs in theFelix Eco range have been awarded ‘A’

energy ratings. Felix Eco, which includesthe Navy, Pet, Rosso, Royale and Voguemodels, features 700W suction motorsthat, thanks to efficient airflow, clean aseffectively as previous ranges.

Stevens and Graham will show aselection of its 186 tartan carpet and rugdesigns for the residential and contractsectors, including several new designs.

Ulster Carpets has added coloursincluding: Flannel, Cotswold, Cuckoo,Squirrel and Gainsborough to YorkWilton. Grange Wilton has been updatedwith greige tones of Seasalt, Priory,Cygnet, Silversmith, Woburn andMillstone. It will also preview additions tothe Ulster Velvet range. Six shades havebeen added to Dubai, increasing it to 14.The Plaid Collection will also be on show.

WoolSafe will be on hand to giveessential maintenance advice to visitorsat the exhibition, demonstrating howwool carpets can be kept looking likenew for years.Visit: www.woolfloorshow.co.uk

Clockwise from topleft:MID offers a customwidth service;Bronte’s carpets arecustom made;Brockway’s Rare Breeds;Sebo’s Felix Eco;Kingsmead’s Where’sOllie?

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Alexander & James’ Escape collection inan eclectic mix of prints and texturescomprises of Ingrid and Audrey sofas anda snuggler chair with matching footstool.The East collection with its buttoned armdetail and flute shape has a metallicinjection through its accompanyingcushions. The Chesterfield The Retreat,has the option of a corner piece andcomes in a variety of leather and fabriccombinations, and a mix of woven fabric,leather and velvet cushions.

Alpha Designs Upholstery debuted fivemodels: Hetty with scroll arms in suedeeffect fabric with arm and bottom piping

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and wooden feet; Roslyn with studdedscroll arms with accent chair; Poppy witharm quilted detailing; the low backcontemporary Warwick and Erin with armquilted detailing and oiled wooden feet.All cushions are feather filled.

Artistic Upholstery introduced TheLondon, a cushion or scatterback sofaand armchair with piped detailing andwooden legs.

Ashley Manor’s Bridgett Collection is amid-century style sofa featuring modernart print velvet cushions. The classicalMonroe collection features wooden feetwith a limed oak, black or gold finish,

soft woven fabrics and a piped detailing.Ambrose is a modern, modular style sofacollection with eye-catching geometricprint cushions. The contemporary Millerrange, designed for sociable livingincludes a new angled sofa. Francesca, amodern classic sofa collection haspintuck and hand-studded detailingtogether with an eclectic mix ofpatterned and textured cushions.

Balmoral Furniture showcased itsFrench-inspired Montpellier bedroomrange in dove grey or pure white,including bed, wardrobe, drawers,bedside cabinets, mirror and

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dressing table. Also new was its Polygondining range made from recycled andreclaimed pine. The naturalimperfections make each piece unique in the collection, which includes asideboard, cocktail table, island unit,lamp table, coffee table, console anddining set with bench.

Bentley Designs highlighted 11 newranges as well as adding finishes, paintsand bespoke handles to existing pieces.Chartreuse was one of its latest diningcollections. The American oak rangeconsists of an extending dining tablewith five chair options in mulberry, slateblue or smoked grey, dressers, sideboard,console, lamp and coffee table.

Bordeaux in painted antique white wasone of a number of bedroom collections.With a modern classic design the rangeincludes a bed, wardrobe, dressing tableand stool, cheval mirror and bedside

Core Products introduced severalranges: Edwardian, a traditional pineflatpack bedroom collection; Banff, anentry level compact white bedroomrange; Colorado is Banff with a naturaloak top; Aspen is a compact white livingand dining range including plastic chairs;and it expanded Hamilton with compactsideboards and tables.

Following on from its bedroom rangeAnnecy, Corndell showcased it in diningand occasional furniture. Included aresideboards with open hutch or glazedunits, a bookcase, wine unit, coffeetables, lamp and side table, console anddining table and chairs. It is available inseven colours and different handleoptions.

Devonshire Pine and Oak launchedseveral ranges including contemporarypainted bedroom range Kenwith madefrom solid pine and oak, finished

table with pullout shelf. Cadell is a diningand occasional range in a weathered oakfinish and a bold design with curvededges following through each piece.Included are occasional tables, asideboard, table and chairs, openshelving unit, and console table with asplit panel detail on top.

Bluebone added a dining table toWaldorf and a headboard and bar unit toTitanic; updated its painted bedroomsand added tops to Provence. Valnor is ableached beach look occasionalcollection and Bayader is a range of unitsin mango with stripped drawer fronts.

Comfort Zone Sofas’ York chesterfieldis available as a two and three-seaterwith the two-seater available as a fullysprung sofabed. Skye is a five-seatercorner suite with optional ottoman box.Etro, Penny Lane and Carmen were moreretro-influenced designs.

Clockwisefrom top left: La-Z-Boy’sNicholas;Ercol’s Rimini;Levitas’ Exo

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with a smoked oak top and small squaremetal handles. Wentworth is a paintedivory bedroom, dining and occasionalrange with a lightly distressed dark pinetop. Siena is a North American white oaklacquered bedroom, dining andoccasional collection with beading onthe side panels and drawer fronts.

Ercol’s Popoli is an oak living anddining range with a modern designdrawing on a mid-century influences.Ginosa is a modern recliner with a tiltinghead and integral leg rest. The oakshowwood recliner has a tailored finishand offers 20 fabric colours and sixleather options. Modica is a modernmodular upholstery collection with anexposed stitching detail and woodenlegs. Modica has an integral headrest andthe option of a powered recliner. Riminiis a contemporary light oak bedroom

range with clean lines and gentle curves.Exclusive debuted the Melbourne glass

collection with a walnut finish and steelbase; Sicily is a marble dining set whileLeon is a grey marble dining set withcentral black panel.

GFA launched several productsincluding its Heritage collectioncomprising of Balmoral, a contemporaryaccent chair in vintage brown andvintage tan faux leather as well as fabrics,and top of the range Mayfair, a shell backwing chair. Other occasional/bedroomchair launches included Dolce in fauxblack or grey leather and a chrome base.Clarence has a cotton weave mix withwooden legs in cream, silver or duck egg.Marbella is a crushed velvet bedroomchair in purple or grey. Fleur is forbedroom or occasional living in teal,beige, fuchsia or marigold.

The company added a two-seater to itsSorrento touch-sensitive electric reclinersalso available in pebble, ruby red orespresso leather. It showed Zedere byGFA, a premium tilt and swivel reclinerrange with footstools. The contemporarycollection comprises Mobi, Lexus, Vinciand Hana. Four colours are in stock witha further nine available to order.

Henderson Russell displayed itsThames collection of compact upholsteryof five models with sprung seats andfeather scatter cushions.

Hill Interiors introduced the ManorHouse distressed painted living anddining collection alongside the Contourround and elliptical occasional tables in apainted finish and a chesterfield sofa incrushed velvet.

Iain James launched a burr oakoccasional range with a more ��

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transitional feel than its popular walnutcollections. Included is a coffee tablewith three drawers, end table and drawerand cabinet and a sideboard, table andchairs with fabric featuring a strikingVenetian scene.

Julian Bowen unveiled 121 productsincluding the Manhattan high glossbedroom range; Salerno bedstead in oakand oak and painted white; its firstpocket sprung mattresses; the Amalfiglass occasional tables; a mirrorcollection; and Portland bedroom range.

La-Z-Boy’s introductions included thecurved Springfield sofa and Newark,available in power, manual and staticoptions. Tara, Jacksonville and Austinwere relaunched with additional productvariations. It added three further swivelchair and ottoman footstool sets toRondell, each with their own individualstyle and benefits, to create a galleryconcept. Andrea and Antonio feature theZ-Flex power recline and a power rocking

mechanism, and have matching ottomanfootstools with a lid which doubles as alaptop or side table. The manual reclineNicholas also has a rocking mechanismand swivels 360deg on a hardwood base.All chairs have ComfortCore zonedcushion technology and will be held instock for delivery within 10 working days.

Levitas Design launched its floatingExo bed. Inspired by designer CraigPhillips’ fascination with great magiciansand illusionists, the levitating bed isactually supported by strong cantileversteel supports that hold the bed off theground. This allows the bed to ‘float’ offany wall, even plasterboard. Levitas bedsuse 100% British recycled aluminium(3,900 recycled cans per bed) and framescan be tailor-made to fit any mattress.Features such as LED lights, glass bedsidetables, Bluetooth speakers and UV lightfor allergy sufferers, can be added.

LPD Furniture debuted various rangesincluding Ocean a solid oak bathroom

range with a wall cabinet, large and smallstorage cabinets, mirror and a sink vanityunit. Its mirrored Valentina bedroomrange comprising of chest of drawers,mirrors and dressing table were shownwith its Chateaux velvet wing style bedavailable in charcoal or soft beige.

Debut exhibitor Meblosiek, displayedits Malmo dining range in Sonoma oakincluding cabinet, sideboard and diningtable and chairs. Adele is a high glossbedroom range in lava (grey) with whitetops, including wardrobe, bed, bedsidecabinet, drawers and mirror.

M7 Polska’s Lethendy chair is madefrom solid beech and beech veneers oroak and the backrest can be eitherupholstered or with a lacquered back. Italso introduced a fabric collection with amodern take on a tartan theme. The100% polyester fabrics come with aMartindale rating of 100,000 cycles andweigh 400g per sqm.

Nathan Group introduced its first

Henderson Russell’s Windsor snuggler and Marlow footstool

LPD’s Valentina

Alexander & James’ The Retreat

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Sutcliffe painted collection Patmore, inLinen and Partridge with other coloursavailable at extra cost, plus a choice ofthree handles. It has a coordinatingupholstery range. Nathan Additions sawfour modular bookcases in teak and oak.Its Morris brand showed the first result ofusing outside designers with Neil Bustin’sBrummell dining range with an oakveneer finish and steel gun metal legs onthe table and edge of the sideboard, withan industrial 1970s school look. Satin is afive strong occasional range combiningtube steel and light oak.

Rauch launched a host of productsacross its four brands: Pack’s, Select,Dialog and Steffen. For the first timePack’s has a baby range for the UK,Susann. In alpine white and Sonoma oak,the collection includes a cot, wardrobe,changing station and shelf unit.

Significant changes have been madeto the Select range, making chests andshelves smaller for the UK market. It was

the first showing of Sumatra, a vintagestyle bed available in smaller UK bedsizes with coordinating chests, wallshelves and desk. Renata is the latestmodern bedroom range from the Dialogbrand in walnut with graphite. Lucca isfrom the Steffen brand with leatherheadboard.

Royams introduced the Bramptonfireside chair with a choice of legs;Ingleton available as a chair or two-seater; Dalston wingback chair; Avarecliner with side controls; and the Triciaavailable as a two-seater with two riserrecliners and three-seater with fixedmiddle seat.

Shankar showed its vintage styledMontrose and Mulberry chaise longuesin new crushed velvet fabrics in grapeand silver. Also new was the Downtownottoman storage chaise in fudge andmist with scrolled arms and a studdeddetailing, a storage solution as well asextra seating. From India is an aviation

style range of furniture combiningreclaimed wood, metal and leatherincluding a storage box, book shelf, deskand chest of drawers.

Softnord showcased upholsteryspecifically for the UK market. Largo is asquare shaped modular system withbutton detailing on the cushions. Holly is a big corner sofa on metal legs withchaise longue options. Artis with itscurved arm also has a chaise longueoption. Also new were more traditionalmodels Brooke and Diamond with itshigh back, both with optional footstools.

Swan demonstrated its new customerordering app for the iPad. It replacestraditional handwritten sales with aneasy to use app that provides a saleschecklist to ensure all requiredinformation, for example, customerdetails, products options, warranties andcare instructions, have been covered.With a tablet in hand sales staff canaccess supplier catalogues, ��

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product options, images, stock position,prices and much more.

Sweet Dreams swelled its cabinetcollection. Four foil ranges: Rendell inbirch; Pryce in white and oak; Reah inwhite; and Cutler in four high glossfinishes, including mirrored, are ready-assembled apart from thebedsteads. Three rubberwood rangesboast secret storage. Kramer includestwo sizes of six-drawer ready-assembledchests with a concealed foldoutcupboard to the side. The bedsidecabinet has a hidden compartment thatalso features in new rubberwood models:Dexter and Perry. The wardrobes andbedframes are self-assembly; chests andbedside cabinets are ready-assembled.Furniture over 62cm high is providedwith wall fittings to prevent tipping. The

upholstered bed Renoir and sleighbedMonet can be chosen with two largeintegral drawers, one either side. Renoir,like Degas, Adventure, Gloria andsurround-sound Verve, come in twostyles: Dance, with self-coloured buttontrim, or Jewel, with diamantes.

TCS showcased the ContemporarySleep bed collection with 1,000 springmattresses with foam tops and ottomanbases. All upholstery designs are nowavailable in leather and fabric while moremotion models were added.

Time Living exhibited five bedsincluding Nevada with a large, tall,square headboard in black, grey or sand;Vienna is a metal bedstead with a blackand chrome finish; Durban is in grey orblack fabric; Sienna is a curved fabricheadboard in teal blue or grey; and a

fabric option was added to Richmond, itsexisting Chesterfield style sleigh bed.

Tom Schneider introduced threeproduct collections and additions to theexisting Swirl and Serpent ranges. TheCrest dining table and desk ischaracterised by a shape that tapers to a narrow anchor point, and takesinspiration from a cresting wave. The arcshaped Swoop floor light is availablewith inset LED lights or a hanging shade.The Serpico sideboard with its flowingdesign and curving media unit canaccompany the existing Serpentcollection. The latest addition to Swirl is a desk/dressing table with drawers and asmoked glass top while the Serpentdining table with round glass top is anew feature in the Serpent collection.Visit: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

Clockwise from top:Corndell’s Annecy;Comfort Zone Sofa’sCarmen;Exclusive’s Leon;Swan’s iPad app

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Ryan Lucas, a founding director of thebusiness, told us that he was delightedwith just how well the new brand wasreceived. “For me this is confirmationthat the market does indeed have thedemand for our offering that I believeexisted” he says.

Panacea is committed to immediate(72 hours) delivery of the productson offer and at extremely competitiveprices. Numerous stores have nowgiven floor space to the Panacea range,which includes products from Italy aswell as Thailand – and Ryan is confidentthat this will only grow in line with anever expanding sales team.

“We have a highly knowledgeable team ofindividuals promoting our business offeringand once retailers experience the efficiencyof the service we are able to deliver, and theconsistency of the quality of our products,then I am certain that they will requestadditional models from us”.

In addition to the range displayed atthe NEC we experienced numerousrequests for a premium leather sofabed and following negotiations withNatuzzi’s private label division,Panacea will shortly be addingthis to their UK stock.

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Extendingits scope

Wood Bros’ three introductions clearlyindicate an additional breadth to its offer.

Hint, a retro Scandi look, is in whitebeech and beech/painted combinationscovering living and dining spaces,targeting the multifunctional roomrequirements of the new build market.Hint features space-saving sliding doorsand wall leaning storage, media andhome office units. It is available in sixstandard colours, including three greytones, Polar White, Mint and Pastel Pink.

Frame is a country kitchen stylecollection for both formal dining andliving kitchen spaces constructed incharacter oak in a new waxed finish. It ismade more interesting with an islandunit and floating shelves. There are livingoptions too supporting the living kitchenconcept.

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generate greater comfort during thoselong periods sat in front of the TV orcurled up with a good book,’ says Tuton.

‘Never before has there been a seatingrange that supports recovery,rehabilitation and relaxation in this way.So, the reception to it at the show wasn’tsurprising to us. However, I was blownaway at just how many placements weconfirmed.’

Tuton says he had set what he thoughtwas an ambitious target of 70 butconfirmed more than 100 placements.

‘It’s a testament to how well regardedour brand and our technologies are nowthat our reputation has preceded us inthis new venture,’ he explains.

The UK licensed manufacturer for thePerformance seating range is Furnico.

‘Furnico was the obvious choice for usin the UK. Its quality, safety standardsand attention to detail is outstanding.That’s not to mention its ability to scaleup production swiftly thanks to its twoBritish factories,’ he adds.Visit: www.mammothuk.com

Mammoth continues to go from strengthto strength as it adds a successful launchat the January Furniture Show to recordmattress and bed sales in the first monthof the year.

Thanks to strong support fromindependent retailers over its first fiveyears in the trade, the company hasemerged as a leading innovator in thefurniture industry. With the addition ofnational retailers such as FurnitureVillage, AHF and Bensons to its growinglist of stockists, January was the brand’smost successful month in its history.

‘I think this strong start to the year isindicative of where we want to takeMammoth as a business over the comingyears. We have an ambitious, hungryteam, passionate stockists and trustedmanufacturing partners – and our salesperformance is really vindication for allthat hard work,’ says John Tuton,Mammoth founder and md.

January also saw the launch of thePerformance range of chairs and two andthree-seater sofas. Each product containsMammoth’s medical grade foam andPostureCell technologies, and comeswith static or power recline options in arange of colourways and fabric options.

This follows on from Mammoth’s firstventure into seating in 2015, whenmedical grade foam cushions were usedin a collection of La-Z-Boy riser/recliners.

‘The Mammoth seating range utilisesthe same revolutionary technologies wehave previously used in mattresses withgreat effect. Medical grade foam isproven to relieve pressure, deliverpostural support and regulatetemperature – all of which work to

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Associated Weavers showed its iSenseand Invictus to furniture retailers for thefirst time, alongside the new Hercules35oz carpet in 16 colours; the 70ozHyperion in 16 colours, and the 35ozScorpius in 11 colours.

Axminster Carpets showcased a tartanrange, Myth and Moor, made up of 12patterns overall and three scales ofpattern.

Ball & Young showed Cast Iron, a flameretardant contract underlay which passesIMO flammability and toxicity tests.

Brockway Carpets launchedDimensions Heathers, a sister range toDimensions Plain. There are 64 coloursacross the ranges, 32 heathers with eightcoordinating stripes and both made from80% pure new wool.

Cavalier Carpets displayed Stain-lessSerenity 75oz Imperial and 45oz Regalrange, available in 11 colours, two widthsand bleach cleanable. Also new wasGemini, a mix of velvet and twist yarnsusing 90% New Zealand wool, availablein 10 colours.

Crown Floors unveiled supersoft Satino Exquisite and Satino Finesse,available in 12 colours, 4m and 5mwidths and a 20-year guarantee. Newunder the Easy Care banner wasBurlington with a graphic twist in eightcolours; satinsoft Ascot, a heatheredversion of Penrose in 12 colours; andChatsworth, a mixture of plains andheathers also in 12 colours.

Distinctive Flooring updated its DesignFlooring concept with new POS stands.

Forbo Flooring Systems highlightedFlotex Vision, the introduction of digitalpictures and images into its FlotexFlocked Flooring range. Also on displaywas its Allura LVT collection designed forthe contract market but lending itself todomestic use also.

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a 32 decor LVT range it will launch inJune. Its Regency Carpets brandintroduced Royale Saxony, an entry levelrange in 12 colours alongsideIndulgence, a deep pile, heavyweightSaxony carpet in 16 colours. Dolce Modain heathers was added alongside theplain collection and a new colour bankfor Elegance was previewed.

Interfloor showcased displayprototypes to boost underlay sales. Theyincluded a foot tester display intended toengage the customer and allow them totest different underlays under the carpetand hang samples for Gripperrods, clip-down systems, metal edging systemsand stair nosings.

Mastercraft Rugs revamped its Twilightwoven shaggy rug collection adding fivecolours: gold, grey, cobalt blue,aquamarine green and cranberry pink.Twilight comes in 16 sizes. Designs wereadded to the thick supersoft MehariBerber style range. Xanadu is a high pileshaggy rug collection in nine colours.

Rama Carpets added New Moon toTwilight; introduced the Celestial inseven designs including a bright abstractflower and Calvin Klein Monsoon withasymmetric lines, while Matterhorn usesshaggy Tibetan lambswool.

Think Rugs’ Hong Kong 7526 rug ingrey and yellow features a contemporarygeometric design and was one of severaladditions to the Hong Kong range.

Trinity Creations showed its latestoriental tie-dye collection of cotton rugsin three sizes. Also new was its Arora andColourful Arora PET rugs with twodesigns and three sizes.

Westex Carpets showed off therecolouring of its Natural LoopCollection. There are three designs in therange, Boucle, Cable and Briar, each in 20colours including two tones, in 100%wool.

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Importing modern and traditional rugsfrom India, China, Turkey and Belgium,Think Rugs aims to provide retailers witha vast selection of products covering themajority of consumer requirements.Being the winner of the Interiors MonthlyBest Rug Supplier for three years runninghas cemented the company’s reputationas one of the UK’s top flooringwholesalers.

At The Furniture Show it added the7526 design to its Hong Kong range.Featuring a contemporary geometricdesign, in grey and yellow, the rug ismade from hand-tufted acrylic and wasone of a number of launches to therange. Other additions include the 4338hexagonal geometric design using thesame colour palettes of greys andyellows and greys and blues as well asthe bright multicoloured designs 6809and 6869.

The company is also currently workingwith designers on exclusive selections ofrugs, including highly regarded Britishtextile designer Fiona Howard, Inaluxeand Adam Daily. A dozen products inthree sizes each are already available,

Above: Hong Kong7526Left: Hong Kong4338Far left: NobleHouse 3545

Designer offeringsThink Rugs continues to increase its product range

four from each designer, all made with amixture of wool and viscose. Newdesigns, to be produced using 100%wool, will be introduced in September.

The top-selling Noble House range hasalso been met with enthusiasm and hasshown such strong sales figures the

company has decided to extend alldesign and colour options. The 3D multi-textured range originally started life asone design in two colourways, and isnow available in more than 40 differentdesign and colour options.Visit: www.thinkrugs.co.uk

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palettes and sensual textures bring thecollection alive. Available from earlyspring, the assortment of exclusivelydesigned rugs will be available to allindependent retailers and largerdepartment stores.

Exclusive transformationPlantation Rug Company previewed itsexclusive iSense rug collection.

Until this month the supersoftbroadloom has only been available ascarpet, but Plantation has developed twoiSense rug collections: a duo of plainsand a soft shimmering finish.

The deep, luxurious pile of iSense isblended from polyamide yarn, whichgives the appearance and feel of sublimesoftness.

‘I have been a fan of iSense carpet for awhile and I am thrilled that we can nowoffer consumers this luxury yarn as a rug.It’s a great achievement for us and I lookforward to working with iSense anddeveloping supersoft rugs,’ says ChrisHughes, Plantation Rug Companynational sales manager.

iSense will form part of thespring/summer 2016 collection thatboasts nine new rugs.

The inspiration for the collectionstarted with Jane Austen’s Pride andPrejudice; a tale of love, perception andintrigue. Delicate patterns, colour

Plantation Rug Company is introducing iSense to the rug market

The iSense rugs are available in plain or shimmering finish

Another first is a bespoke sample box,designed and produced exclusively forthe company. The box brings togethersamples and information in an easy tocarry case that is useful for the smallerretailer with limited space and interiordesigners who may work from home.

‘I know space is at a premium and Ihave therefore designed the sample boxas an alternative to a large POS unit. Thisgives my customers an opportunity tostill offer the Plantation Rug Companyexperience without compromisingvaluable space. The sample box is alreadygaining new fans to the brand andattracting to new retailers to stockPlantation Rug Company,’ says Hughes.

For retailers and interior designers whodo have the space, a new POS unit isavailable. It features information cardsdetailing the composition of the rug anda sample for consumers to engage with.The unit, which measures just under50cm wide, brings together the fullcollection in a handy-sized unit.Visit: www.plantationrug.co.uk

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approved suppliers from 1 January. SMG members that already have direct

accounts will benefit hugely from thenew relationship but it is the link withCrown Floors that should interest SMGmembers, according to Symonds.

‘Wholesale is a vital part of the flooringindustry but ideally retailers want tocreate direct relationships withmanufacturers because the profitabilityand opportunity are greater. The newpartnership with Balta and particularlythe cut-length offer from Crown Floorswill enable SMG members direct accessto the manufacturer and the products

Profitable partnerships

‘The key driver for SMG is to createprofitable partnerships between ourstakeholders. Retailers and suppliershave the same goals and SMG is able to deliver more sales and greaterprofitability for both,’ says Mike Symonds,SMG head of group operations.

‘The January Furniture Show 2016 was a great example of this with SMGworking with the JFS organiser todevelop a flooring show within the show.Being involved in the UK’s leading homefurnishings event just made sense. TheNEC is a great venue and so easy to getto plus the January timing coincides withso many new product and servicelaunches. We were delighted that somany of our leading flooring suppliersjoined us to open the door to newbusiness opportunities. It looks like 2017will be an even bigger and better event,’says Symonds.

SMG used the show to launchinitiatives to its members. Followingmembership feedback, Balta Broadloomand Crown Floors joined SMG as

SMG continues to expand its offer to retailers

that have been a staple of theirwholesale purchases for many years.’

The group has an extensive businesssupport package and announcedSMG Insurance Solutions at theshow, with the UK’s firstdedicated commercial insurancepolicy for flooring andfurnishing retailers. SMGInsurance Solutions will offermembers a bespoke insurancepackage that will includeprofessional indemnity,financial loss, damage toproperty and cover forsubcontractors not employedby the retailer. With members having more

than 380 outlets, SMG continues toattract members and the year has startedwell in this regard.

‘SMG has something for every retailer,large or small, long established or juststarting out. Members run their businessas they see fit but gain advantage fromthe most comprehensive package ofbenefits. We don’t have a regional ornational structure and therefore we canguarantee that all members are treatedequally and get our 100% dedication tomaking their business more successful,’adds Symonds.Visit: www.smg-group.co.uk

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Rustique isavailable in 4m and5m widths

Pastelle is availablein 16 colourways

Abingdon Flooring added more coloursto its extra heavyweight CharterSupreme Gold range in the Royal Wiltonbrand. Available in 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m and5m widths, greys and beiges were addedand pinks and blues taken out to give amore modern palette.

Under the Stainfree brand themanufacturer launched StainfreeRustique, using a tri-colour yarn in 11colours, and also Stainfree Supersoftincluding Pastelle and De-luxe availablein 16 colours.Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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New seasonsFlair Rugs showed off its latest rangesFlair Rugs underlined its position as a leading rug supplier inthe UK. Showcasing the best in beautiful rugs, with its spring-summer 2016 offerings taking centre stage, retailers weretreated to a world of colour and texture as the companyrevealed additions across its portfolio.

Making full use of the UK’s largest furniture show to unveildesigns, colourways and sizes, Flair welcomed visitors across abusy four-day period at the stand.

New collections Cirrus, Sommer and Decks are testament tothe brand’s investment in design research and development,and with a department dedicated to meeting the tastes andstylistic requirements of consumers, the show proved theperfect platform to reveal its exciting concepts.

Gareth Davies, Flair Rugs UK sales and marketing director,says over the past 32 years it has built an enviable reputationwithin the interiors sector, enjoying long-standing relationshipswith thousands of customers.

‘Our existing retail partners have already come to appreciateour ability to deliver the very best in rugs, backed by ourcommitment to offering first class service,’ he says.

‘Shows such as the January Furniture Show allow us toreaffirm this to existing partners and explain first hand to newcustomers how our products and business philosophy canbenefit them. The reaction at the show exceeded ourexpectations and we were delighted to be able to bring visitorsa flavour of what Flair Rugs can offer. With all tastes andbudgets catered for within our portfolio, backed by our nextday delivery service, we look forward to a busy 2016.’Visit: www.flairrugs.com

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Contemporary edgeLouis de Poortere showed its modern side

Louis de Poortere used this year’s eventto showcase its service to furnitureretailers by expanding its customer basewith a series of launches.

This mix of rugs and carpetsdemonstrated the brand’s appetite forpremium design underfoot, according toAlan Russell, Louis de Poortere UK salesdirector.

‘We were delighted to introduce ournewest rug collections, Mad Men andMosaiq, alongside an exclusive previewof a new line in broadloom. We hope thistrend-led approach will appeal tofurniture retailers and their customers aswe head into SS16, with a service andquality typical of the Louis de Poorterebrand.’

Mad Men rugs were a headline act atthe show, with designs inspired by thegolden boys of the 1960s responsible forAmerica’s most memorable brandimages. Despite Louis de Poortere’sunmistakably vintage roots, Mad Mentakes a contemporary turn with straightand broken lines, dull and shiny yarnsand smooth and rugged pencil strokesholding sway.

Unconventional, eccentric, bold: MadMen is arguably the company’s mosttalked about collection, woven onjacquard wilton looms in high glosspolyester and cotton chenille.

Mad Men has a foil in sisterintroduction, Mosaiq, with its extra touchand texture.

‘Mosaiq, subtler by nature, featuresflower motifs with tribal geometrics, amix of Louis de Poortere’s heritage styleand new-found contemporary edge.Woven in numerous colourways for useacross a spectrum of interiors, Mosaiq iscotton chenille as it should be: fabulousto the touch, yet equally stunning indesign,’ says Russell.

The company also previewed its latestdevelopments in broadloom carpet. TheHaute Couture collection holds wall-to-wall offerings featuring wool and woolblends to be explored by both thedomestic and contract sectors, withtexture and style only made possiblethrough use of jacquard wilton looms. Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com

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DESIGN

Eugeni Quitllet is Maison & ObjetParis 2016 designer of the year

Industrial dreamer


Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet graduated from La Llotja ArtSchool in Barcelona and readily describes himself as a‘Disoñador’, a contraction of the Spanish words for designer anddreamer.

Quitllet has quickly become a pioneer to watch tounderstand our ever-changing paradoxical age. The Tabu chairis an explosion of life he imagined for Alias (2014), an idea thatblossomed into a seat that synthesises nature and the roboticsrequired for its digital sculpture. In 2014 he designed his firstcollection of outdoor furniture Bum Bum, forVondom. Showing organic and evolvinglines, the seats are equipped withBluetooth to play music: ‘like shells forlistening to the sea.’

A plastic collection in line with thedesigner’s strong relationship withthis material, one of the bestexamples ofwhich isMasters forKartell, co-signed

Bum Bum outdoor sofa

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with Philippe Starck in 2009. In 2015, the Tube chair for Mobles114 and Dream-Air for Kartell embody the designer’s passion forweightlessness. The former, with its tubular structure whichmixes the 20th century’s vocabulary of modern design, and thelatter, which looks ‘like a scarf in the wind, a dream suspendedin the air.’

The same year, he applied the same idea of lightness tocreate Cloud-io and Vase-o for Kartell, which take the shape ofwater droplets condensed to form a seat and a translucent vase.

He also worked with Lexon and imagined the Dream Toolcollection, a series of flowing landscapes, where functionsappear as if suspended in a frame. It has now become hissignature concept, which he had already started to explore with

the Light Air lamp (2011) and Shine vase(2013) for Kartell.

Visit: www.eugeniquitllet.comwww.maison-objet.com

Silk armchair Tube chair

From left: Bloom outdoor lamp;Light Air lamp;Dream Tool office collection forLexon

PHOTOGRAPH CREDITS:

NACHO ALEGRE: PORTRAIT, TUBE CHAIR

EUGENI QUITLLET: VASE-O, DREAM AIR,

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VONDOM : BUM BUM

KARTELL: SILK, LIGHT AIR LAMP

CHRISTINE LEDROIT-PERRIN: DREAM TOOLS

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Material elementsHeimtextil kicked off the interiors year.Here are some highlights. Visit:http://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com

Desigual Living’s 2016 collection includes a number of bright reversible bedlinen sets

The seven designs in Prestigious Textiles’ 100% linen Nomad prints embracedreamy painted flowers, folk-art references, a flowing ogee damask andbatik-like motifs

Erismann’s Fame collection includes metallic designs and those that combinechalky pastels and earthy colours

JAB Josef Anstoetz’s Horizon Roman blinds offer 15 fabrics in 134colourways, with electrical and battery powered versions available

The waves ofGardisette’s Helixare partly printed,partly burned out

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KAS was another exhibitor that opted for contrasting colours at the show

Elizabeth Ockford’s Chelwood collection for The PaperPartnership features contemporary textures, plains anddamasks in closely coordinated colour groups

Decobel’s 4220Andromeda (left) is a 100% polyester velvetwhile 3215 Style is a silk jacquard in 10 colours (pictured in 3215-05_orange) that hasa painted look thanks tothe various weaves thatplay with the weft

Vavex’s My Home collection by Ivana Bastlova centres onhexagons in red/orange and white/black/silver and greycombinations

Johanna Gullichsen continued her trademark monochrome designs, picturedis the Gaia wool rug and Helios upholstery fabrics

Vallila’s Distances collection continues its typical characteristics of large scale prints,abstract patterns and illustrations

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Everything goesThe interiors world will once again converge inMilan next month, both at iSalone (the 55th)and at events across the city. Here is a selectionof what you will see

The Vogue Jade leatherof Formitalia’s Granadasofa has beenembellished with darkgreen stitching and aquilted seat. The frame isin semi-glossy grey oakveneer with matt goldcoloured metal inserts,with the same colour onthe brass feet.

Marioni’s Joan armchair will be available in aniline leather witha metal frame featuring a brushed brass effect or in fabric witha chromed or brushed steel finish structure Softhouse’s curvy Madame sofa is available in three and two-seater versions

Altreforme’s Novocento collection,reinterpreting 20th century design, includesthe aluminium Virna chair taking inspirationfrom the Italian Dolce Vita period

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Belgian designers taking part at SaloneSatelliteas the Walloon-Brussels Design Modecelebrates a decade at the event

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Visit: www.salonemilano.itwww.superstudiogroup.comwww.venturaprojects.comwww.fuorisalone.itwww.milandesignagenda.com

Living Divani will show its flatweave Kumo rugs, with a choice of three designs

Tonino Lamborghini Casa will debut the Booster sofa and armchair in achoice of three white leathers and a motion option

Lithos Designwill introducesix marbletreatmentsunder the LithosDesign Dominobranding,including Khadi,which takes itsinspiration fromIndian fabric

Aston Martin’s VO83 bookcase has a lacquered silver matt structure with frontal drawers inAlutex and a lacquered black glossy structure with frontal drawers covered in leather

Florence Collections’ Atlantique 629 high-backed armchair will be presented in black orwhite with silver feet

Desalto will add to its tablecollection, looking to build on

the success of Clay. Launchedat iSalone last year, it received

the Good Design Award2015 from the Chicago

Athenaeum Museum ofArchitecture andDesign.

SCP’s Sofa in Sight collection of six models includes Faudet-Harrison’s Continuous, taking inspiration from1920’s upholstery

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