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Sensation TwistThe new luxury
stain resistant twist pilefrom Cormar Carpets
www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
Interiorsmonthly
f i r s t f o r f l o o r i n g , f u r n i t u r e a n d a c c e s s o r i e s
Nov
ember
2013
Beds and bedroomSupplement
Exhibition guideMust see events
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
It’s safe to say that Darren Shapland’sdeparture from Carpetright (see p6) wasn’ton Lord Harris’s radar when it was announcedthat he was stepping back from day-to-dayinvolvement last August.
Shapland’s inability to commit to anotherthree-and-a-half years at the chain saw himdepart with a year’s salary, Lord Harris re-installed as executive chairman, andGraham Harris promoted to the board afterjust four months at the firm – barely time toget to know the company let alone theproducts he was in charge of buying.
Lord Harris is now 71 and shareholders – ofwhich he is the largest – must be wonderingfor how long he must remain in charge. An
industry sage posed this question to me: Isanyone else able to run it as well and whatwould happen if Harris wasn’t there?
Who the next chief executive is could beone of the most important decisions LordHarris has had to make. Obviously no-oneknows how long the decision will take, butdon’t expect any appointments soon.
Something that retailers do know is byhow much their business rates will rise nextyear (see p6). The fact that, according to theBRC, retailers are paying £3.44 for every £1they pay in corporation tax is absurd, as isthe Government’s decision to push back therevaluation due in 2015 by two years.
While councils have been told to be voterfriendly and freeze council tax, it is retailers(and other businesses) that are picking upthe bill. It is high time that a new system wascreated.
The introduction of the National BedFederation’s Code of Practice (see p10) is tobe welcomed, providing reassurance toconsumers that what they are buying is whatit says it is and is safe.
Let’s hope retailers get behind theinitiative and congratulations to thoseinvolved in its creation.
Taking charge again wouldnot have been among LordHarris’s plans when hebegan to step back fromday-to-day involvementjust a few months ago.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUENEWS
6 Shapland leaves Carpetright
10 Record profits for DFS
12 A chair fit for a king
FEATURES
21 Exhibition guide
Shows you cannot miss, Decorex review, Design
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56 Rugs
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62 LVT
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65 Beds and bedroom supplement
How Burgess Beds became Manufacturer of
the Year, Continental showcase, The Bed Show
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15 Opinion
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INTERIORS MONTHLY NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
6 Interiors Monthly November 2013
Branching out:Upholstery chain CSL
is due to open its 25th
branch next month
with a 20,000sqft
store in Coventry. It
plans to reach 42
stores by 2016. So far
this year it has
opened branches in
Slough and Paisley,
along with a Scotland
distribution centre.
It achieved a pre-tax
profit of £2.5m on
sales of £89.2m for
the year to December
2012.
Harris back in charge asShapland leaves CarpetrightJust four months after revealing he was to take a back seat
on day to day involvement at Carpetright, Lord Harris has
returned as executive chairman after its chief executive told
the board he could not stay at the chain for another three
and half years.
Darren Shapland, the former finance director, had agreed
to stay for five years when he returned as chief executive
last May. But last month he told Carpetright’s non-executive
directors he could no longer commit to that term. This
prompted the board to change its management
immediately to avoid uncertainty, with Graham Harris being
promoted from trading director to chief operating officer
and joining the board.
‘I honestly don’t know why,’ was Lord Harris’s reply to
being asked why Shapland was unable to commit.
Lord Harris said he was enthusiastic about tackling the
challenges that the business continues to face in difficult
economic times and that Graham Harris had already made a
strong contribution.
‘Although I have been with Carpetright for only four
months I have been impressed with the underlying strength
of the business,’ said Graham Harris.
The chain said Shapland’s departure had nothing to
do with the OFT’s investigation into pricing or the recent
dip in sales.
UK like for like sales dropped by 2.5% in the 10 weeks to
29 September with total sales down 4.1% in what was
described as ‘volatile trading’.
The chain warned that this, combined with its Dutch
operation expected to fall into the red, would mean ‘the
group’s full year profit will be significantly below previous
expectations.’
Retailers fear effect ofrise in business ratesRetailers’ business rates will rise by 3.2% next year, an increase of
£242m for the sector. The Office for National Statistics says the RPI
rose by 3.2% in September, and this will be used to set 2014’s
increase. Retailers already pay more than £7.3bn in business rates.
‘Across the country retailers are adding up what this increase in
the RPI will mean for the cost of their business rates next year,’
says Helen Dickinson, BRC director general.
‘Many will be wondering whether they will be able to stay open.
New analysis by the BRC shows that because of this increase,
retailers are going to be paying £3.44 in business rates for every
£1 they pay in corporation tax in 2014. That’s a rise from £2.48 in
2005 and demonstrates just how radically our tax system has
changed and how hard our high streets are being hit.’
The Bed Show will take a third
hall next year, increasing
space by about a quarter.
‘Demand to exhibit at the
show has grown year-on-year
so taking on the additional
hall means we’re able to
create around 25% more
space,’ says Jessica Alexander,
NBF executive director. ‘This
enables us to have more
members exhibiting but also
accommodate requests for
larger stands – however we
will be maintaining the
current restrictions of 80sqm
per brand up to a maximum
of 320sqm per member
organisation. We will also be
reconfiguring the layout to
include additional café/
refreshment areas across the
three halls.’
This year visitor numbers
grew by 5% to just under
1,400.
The 2014 event will take
place from 23-24 September,
with the gala dinner and
awards on 23 September.
Gillian Drakeford, Ikea UK
country manager, has said the
chain wants to double its
market share by 2020.
Drakeford, who moved
from China to the UK in
August, wants sales to reach
£2bn by opening more stores
and boosting online sales.
’We have been in the UK for
26 years, but we have only
really been scratching at the
surface in terms of market
share and the position we
have. At times we have been
seen as a player on the side,
rather than the main player,‘
she says.
‘I see a tremendous
opportunity here. We can
double our market share with
the steps we are taking.’
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Fast delivery: Cormar
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from 16 to 23. A majority
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of orders placed by 2pm.
Cormar has invested more
than £500,000 in 10
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fleet as part of its annual
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These will increase the
fleet to 55 until January.
DFS enjoys record profitsand pays £34.4m to ownerFurniture chain DFS has returned dividends of £34.4m to
owner Advent International after enjoying record profits
and sales.
Sales rose by 7.4% to £670.8m, with EBITDA up 4% to
£86m in the year to 27 July. Like for like sales were not
disclosed but Ian Filby, DFS ceo, says the chain has ‘been
enjoying a period of prolonged like for like growth’.
‘I am pleased to report another year of progress in which
we again achieved record sales and profits, and improved
our market share in a challenging marketplace,’ he says.
The eight stores opened during the year were performing
to expectations and it had invested £2m in staff training, he
added. ‘Since the beginning of the current financial year we
have opened new stores in Aintree and Ipswich and
launched a new website with improved functionality,
designed in particular for the growing number of customers
who access our online channel through tablets and mobile
phones.’ Filby says 80% of customers go online before
visiting a store and less than 10% of shoppers are buying
directly online without having seen the product in-store.
‘People are much better informed. They do their
homework beforehand. Most people are quite wise to sit in
a product they are going to have to live with,’ he says.
Filby says the chain has successfully targeted women,
with an emphasis on product rather than price. ‘Both our
advertising and our product ranges appeal to all women,
from the value seeker to the more aspirational. Both love
the advertising. We’re getting very good feedback from
customer tracking. We’ve really adopted a style that’s more
feminine, broader in appeal and with a touch of humour. It’s
about women building the heart of the home.’
Filby also ruled out reports that Advent was looking to
float the chain. ‘There are no current plans to pull out at the
moment. They are happy with their investment,’ he says.
DFS is attracting more female shoppers
Promotion forsafety codeThe National Bed Federation is to
promote its new Code of Practice to
consumers in the New Year.
The scheme, which came into effect on
1 November, requires members to be
independently audited to certify they
comply with regulations covering
flammability, cleanliness of fillings and
trade descriptions.
Auditing of existing members has
taken place over the past few months,
with the majority now approved. From
2014 onwards, all members must meet
the conditions and pass the audit.
‘We want the trade and the public to
know that if they buy a product from an
NBF member they can buy with
confidence, knowing that safety
standards are being met,’ says Jessica
Alexander, NBF executive director.
Home Bargains is to bring its discount
offer, including furniture and homewares,
to the southern half of the country with
plans for 400 stores. The chain has 300
stores and wants 700 branches by 2018.
The company has begun work on a
1million sqft distribution centre in South
Wiltshire to support the new outlets.
The move came as sales topped £1bn
for the first time, climbing by 16% to
£1.05bn. Pre-tax profits rose from £84.2m
to £110.9m in the year to June 30.
Home Bargains looks south
NEWS
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Following the launch
of its in-house product
design and
development
department, furniture
lighting company
Sensio has appointed
Darcey Wood as its
first designer.
Vogue Beds has
named Graham Riggall
as contracts manager
and Mike Conroy as
sales agent for
Yorkshire and the
North East.
Axminster Carpets has
completed the line-up
of its sales team with
the appointment of
David Wood (above) as
account manager for
the North of England
and Scottish Borders
and Mike O’Brien
(below) as account
manager for the North
West.
‘I’m thrilled to win such a commission: not only
is it a chance to create a real piece of history, but
it is wonderful to be chosen to represent my
profession,’ says Walker.
Walker completing the chair
High chair fit for a kingThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will receive
a gift of a high chair for Prince George from the
Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers this
month.
The chair comes from Katie Walker Furniture
which won the livery company’s design
competition to make a chair for the prince.
Walker made the chair, with Roger Smith, from
rippled ash, chosen for its whiteness, supplied by
Sutton Timber. Felled in 2001, the wood
originated from the Longleat Estate. The chair is
finished with white tinted hard wax oil. The
safety harness is supplied by Clippasafe and has
a webbing colour combination specifically
produced for the chair.
The design was guided by the functional
aspects of a high chair. The back rest curves
around the body for comfort and provides a
sense of containment. This curve also allows one
front leg to flow seamlessly into the other. To
achieve this, the front legs and the top rail of the
backrest are steam bent. All other curved
elements are laminated from 1.5mm ash veneer
or birch plywood.
Derby independent furniture and
flooring retailer Hunters has celebrated
its 85th anniversary. The store was
founded by brothers Reg and Wilson
Hunter in 1928. In 1988 it was bought by
Robert Sheard, who had previously
managed the Co-op and Debenhams
stores in Derby.
‘I’d had a great time running the
department stores but I wanted the new
challenge of owning my own business,’
says Sheard. ‘Hunters was already a very
well established company that had a
great trust with its customers. But it had
become a little bit run down up to that
point and needed brightening up. I
grabbed the opportunity,’ he says.
Although the company was losing
money when he bought it, Sheard insists
he made the right decision.
‘It was difficult but it’s all worked out
very well. All we’ve done is offer a really
good quality product, with excellent
service and to expand and develop at
the right times,’ he says.
His son Matthew joined the business
five years ago.
‘We’ve increased our shop space where
other shops are cutting back and we’ve
carried on investing,’ adds Sheard.
Derby store celebrates 85 years
Van blazedestroys storePonsford’s Furniture For Less store in
Sheffield was destroyed last month after
a van in the loading bay caught fire and
spread.
Mick Mason, South Yorkshire Fire and
Rescue Service incident commander, says
the fire started when a van parked in the
loading bay of the Sheffield store
developed an engine fault causing a fire
that spread. Fire crews spent seven hours
bringing the blaze under control.
‘It was a big and very dynamic fire
which took a long time to bring under
control. When I arrived it was well alight
and the flames had gone through the
roof. We had four pumps at the scene
which was made up to eight. At its
height, around 40 firefighters were
tackling the flames,’ he says.
Dave Kiddy, South Yorkshire Fire and
Rescue Service head of service delivery
support, says there was no sprinkler
system installed at the store and urged
businesses to consider installing them.
Leading independent
furniture and flooring retailer
Arighi Bianchi has joined The
Furniture Ombudsman.
‘Customers have been used
to dealing with our wonderful
staff. We pride ourselves on
our excellent customer
service, so joining The
Furniture Ombudsman is an
obvious next step to
providing complete customer
reassurance,’ says Nick Bianchi,
Arighi Bianchi director.
Arighi Bianchi joins ombudsman
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1 Bringing nostalgic charm to children’s
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3 Pembridge Twist is the latest addition to
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4 Vorwerk Carpets’ Fabula (pictured) and
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5 Following a successful preview at The
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6 Little Tree Furniture’s Whiteleaf
sideboard offers an abundance of storage
with its two shelved cupboards and four
drawers. The collection is handmade from
reclaimed wood and finished with a
distinctive whitewash.
Tel: 01424 734 191
7 Floorwise has announced that
Cornerstone Flooring, Doncaster; Salesmark,
St Neots; Birch Distribution with branches in
Sheffield, Hull and Leeds; and BL Flooring
with branches in Bristol and Gloucester, have
joined as members.
Tel: 01509 673 974
8 Lorna Syson’s Warwick Red Sky organic
cotton and silk lampshade is based on the
silhouettes of an oak tree in the village she
grew up in. The print is also available as a
cushion, wallpaper and fabric.
Tel: 07813 018 026
9 Cormar Carpets is celebrating the second
anniversary of its B2B trade website. Alan
Lech of Floor Design Wetherby (pictured)
says: ‘It’s a fantastic system. It tells you exactly
what you need to know to place your order. I
then get an order confirmation sent to my
phone and the delivery time mailed to me
the day before delivery.’
Email: [email protected]
10 Daniel Spring has expanded its
Reflection bed collection with No4, a jazzy
take on Spring’s signature emphasis on
proportion and elegance. The bed frame and
spheres are available in polished and plated
chrome, nickel (pictured), bronze and copper.
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11 Geta is a generously proportioned low
seating system with integrated storage by
Arik Levy for Modus. Available in a large
range of modules, virtually any composition
is possible. It has optional solid and veneered
oak plinth and storage elements. The plinth
can either be upholstered or in oak with an
option of legs or to the floor.
Visit: www.modusfurniture.co.uk
12 Oficina Inglesa’s Demi Lune console
table is available in cherry (pictured), oak,
walnut, mahogany or a painted finish. It has
one drawer and an optional lower shelf.
Tel: 0208 883 8876
13 Alexander Rose’s Colonial sofa set
combines beautiful old-world style with
competition-beating durability. This
attractive five-piece set including sofa, chairs
and tables infuses the much sought after
indoor/outdoor look with timeless,
traditional charm and appeal.
Tel: 01444 258 931
14 Cattelan Italia’s Patricia is a lounge chair
with steel frame covered in fabric, leather or
faux leather. Its back feet are available in
chromed steel, matt white or graphite
painted steel.
Tel: 00 39 0362 328 162
15 Alivar’s honeycomb Shanghai bookcase
has an oak or matt lacquered outer frame
and MDF shelves in French Grey. It measures
2.37m x 1.62m x 31cm.
Visit: www.alivar.com
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High scoreAfter a record setting 2013 show, the Malaysian International
Furniture Fair (MIFF) is drawing strong exhibitor response for its
20th anniversary event on 4-8 March.
Exhibitors have snapped up 80% of the 80,000sqm floorspace
at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and nearby Matrade
Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC).
‘This is extremely positive for MIFF as we celebrate 20
successful years in the furniture trade show industry. The fact
that MIFF has maintained its position as South East Asia’s
number one furniture destination year after year speaks of the
strength of our trade show and our track record,’ says Tan Chin
Huat, MIFF chairman.
He says exhibitors and visitors can look forward to an
international showcase of high quality and a wide variety of
products at great value.
MIFF 2013 ended on a high note, generating a record £530m
in sales and a turnout of more than 6,000 global buyers from
140 countries. The event was 25% larger at 80,000sqm to
accommodate more exhibitors from Muar, the furniture capital
of Malaysia. Following the resounding debut of the MFA Hall,
the Muar Furniture Association has indicated the number of
exhibitors will increase next year in its designated area.
Office and household furniture were again the strongest
segments at MIFF 2013, buoyed by the attendance of more
influential buyers and demand from emerging markets.
MIFF has consistently delivered quality buyers from
neighbouring South East Asian countries, East Asia, North
America, Europe and Australia. In recent years, visitors from
emerging economies in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and
Latin America have risen.
Ruca Chien, Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
president, says: ‘I extend my heartiest congratulations to MIFF
on its 20th anniversary. We are proud to have a business
association with MIFF since 2000. MIFF has the best potential in
Asia in terms of scale of visitors and exhibition. The organising
and planning have been professionally done and the services
excellent. Many Taiwanese companies have reaped success and
will continue to participate in MIFF.’
Visit: www.miff.com.my
MIFF celebrates its 20th year in 2014
More than 6,000 buyers attended this year’s show
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furniture and interior
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crucial role
The room which for decades ranked right behind the cubbyhole
in the hierarchy of living spaces (and was furnished just about
as lovingly) is currently presenting the most exciting
performance of all: the bathroom.
What used to be the epitome of run of the mill design no
longer seems to fit into any neat category: a waterproof
washing station or an aesthetically styled meditation room? A
comfort zone for relaxing, a health temple equipped for steam
and light therapy treatments, a smart fitness room or candlelit
wellness oasis, a fun bathroom with iPod-controlled sound or
quite simply a hub for early-morning family reunions – the
bathroom unites more functions than virtually any other area of
the home. And it brings together things that don’t actually
belong together: water, wood, textiles and electrical appliances.
IMM Cologne will give visitors plenty of opportunity to see
this convergence and mutual inspiration. Sister event
LivingInteriors encourages the trailblazers of the sanitaryware
industry to present their models for Living in the Bathroom.
Numerous well-known sanitaryware brands such as Grohe,
Juma and Samsung Chemical Europe will be participating. But
other areas of the international furnishing fair are devoting an
unusual amount of attention to the bathroom in context with
interior design too: Pure Village, for example, where different
interior design assortments are exhibited next to one another in
a compartmentalised, urban-like trade fair architecture to
highlight the dovetailing and aesthetic interaction between
furniture and lighting, home textiles, wallpapers, accessories
and, of course, bathroom architecture, bathroom furniture and
water-bearing products. Retailers with an interest in design,
architects and planners can look forward to an unaccustomed
perspective on the many components of interior design.
The bathroom will also feature in the recently launched Pure
Editions format in Hall 3.2, where Hansgrohe will, for example,
showcase its designer brand Axor, which specialises in fittings
and complete bathroom collections. In addition to its space-
sculpting rc40 range, which merges the sanitary technology
with the furniture system, bathroom furniture specialist
Burgbad will unveil a new solution.
‘Because IMM Cologne aims to depict all aspects of interior
design, it only seems natural to show the possibilities that
brand-name products and modern bathroom design can open
up as well,’ says Frank Haubold, IMM Cologne director,
commenting on the bathroom’s ongoing development into
living space that plays a relevant role in the interior design.
The bathroom is also making increasingly greater demands in
terms of the technical and design-related quality of its products.
It is after all a place where a wide range of different product
types are brought together to create a room category where we
can experience the moments of intimacy and relaxation that
have become so precious to us to the full. The waterproof
lounge furniture, parquet and wall plaster, rain shower and
fireplace all have to be reconciled with one another.
The way water is being staged by means of designer fittings
and lighting effects is the best example of how the upgrading
of the bathroom is giving rise to new product concepts. More
than anything else, however, modern bathroom design
represents the way different areas of the home are merging.
Like the kitchen and living room, the bathroom is growing
together with the bedroom and living space to form a single
unit where different functions, architectural requirements and
aesthetic concepts are being adapted to one another.
Why shouldn’t wood be used in the bathroom when it sets
the tone in the rest of the home? And if red happens to be your
favourite colour, why shouldn’t your bathtub echo your
preference? If grooming is a cherished ritual, why not combine
an old tradition with modern design and put a dressing table
complete with washbasin in the bedroom – right next to the
passage that leads to the dressing room and bathtub rotunda?
Why string everything along the wall when there are such
beautiful bathroom products that can be placed in the middle
of the room like precious sculptures?
Living doesn’t stop behind the bathroom door – so why not
furnish the bathroom like the rest of the home? With
sanitaryware that looks like furniture and furniture that invites
you to relax. With a sauna that blends seamlessly with the
interior, plenty of room for the family, a comfortable space for
some sensuous moments or a stylish spot for getting together
with friends.
Both shows take place from 13-19 January.
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GlobalhotspotInternational event for consumer goods
Consumer goods trade show Ambiente in Frankfurt is a
meeting place for the market where more than 4,700 exhibitors
from 80 countries showcase a globally unrivalled international
range of consumer goods.
Ambiente takes place on 7-11 February and will feature
innovations and design trends plus numerous events that
highlight current industry topics and offer a stage for
networking and dialogue. This is where business partners, ideas
and success come together.
At The Trend Show, design studio bora.herke.palmisano will
present the messages for 2014 in four scenarios: Stunning
Temper, Subtle Spirit, Serene Nature and Striking Mind.
Optimal hall organisation means reduced walking times for
visitors as the effective positioning of the Dining, Giving and
Living sections allow for more efficient navigation around the
show.
Delve into the future lifestyles in the Living area –
international furnishing ideas, avante garde design, home
accessories and objects in all styles and decorations for indoors
and outdoors.
Explore the Dining area and find the entire breadth and
depth of the market: from contemporary products for the
modern kitchen, household appliances and equipment to
everything for the well laid table.
In the Giving area there will be everything from gifts,
stationery, decorations, authentic and fashion jewellery and
watches to personal accessories and beauty and bath.
Visit: www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com The event is divided into three product sections: Dining, Giving and Living
7 – 11. 2. 2014
Visitors to Ambiente experience the world. They
visit opportunities. Possibilities. International
trends. Presented by more than 4,700 exhibitors.
In the Living area they visit a wealth of ideas for
interior design, furnishing and decoration. They
visit new horizons. The future.
When will you visit the show?
Information and tickets at advance sale prices at
ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
Tel. +44 (0) 17 84 41 59 50
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Show, The Décor Show 2014, Hospitality 360° and Art of Living
Asia are gearing up to provide a comprehensive solution for
design, furniture, interiors and fittings. As Asia’s premier design-
led furniture and furnishings sourcing platform featuring the
best in design from across Asia and around the globe, IFFS/AFS
attracts recurring and first-time quality exhibitors.
Close to 300 international companies have registered to
exhibit including Manutti, PR Interiors, Some, Ethnicraft, Kenas
Home, Brema Marketing, Carezza, Ballabio Tranciati, Alf,
Woven+, Bellagio Asia, Elmy Interiors, Texsilk by Etisilk, Phillips
Collection, Country Corner, Far East Furniture, Zooko Asia,
Andrew Martin and Jati & Kebon. The total booking space sees a
20% increase from the international brands this time round.
In addition to these well-known and steadfast supporters,
IFFS has also attracted new European and international
exhibitors who have stepped forward to seek opportunities in
booming Asia. These include J Vincent International, Habitat
France, Marchi, Resource Décor, MG Furniture, Alexander &
James and The Big Ass Fan Company.
From 13-16 March 2014 visitors can explore, engage and
experience design that showcases the best innovative elements
from the multi-faceted creative spectrum.
To experience design in a new light, for design that inspires,
crosses borders, celebrates diversity, discovers new talent,
sparks conversations and stimulates the senses, there is
SingaPlural. Now in its third year it will be held in conjunction
with the IFFS ASEAN Furniture Show, The Décor Show and
Hospitality 360° from 12-16 March.
Visit: www.iffs.com.sg
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With more ASEAN/ Asian flavour, international inspiration, buying opportunities and networking connections every year, you can expect more in this edition.
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Opening a gateway
There is new face on the circuit of Asian furniture events: the
Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX).
Serving as a gateway to the country’s furniture and crafts
industry, IFEX provides the opportunity to discover designs
inspired by the nature of Indonesia and brought to life by
skilled artisans.
Organised by UBM, Asia’s leading exhibition company and
organiser of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala
Lumpur, Furniture China in Shanghai and Index Furniture in
Mumbai, IFEX is fully supported by the Indonesian Furniture
Association (AMKRI) and the Indonesian government.
The 11-14 March event is positioned to integrate seamlessly
into the peak season of the Asean furniture exhibition schedule,
making it an unmissable stop on the regional circuit.
There are two parts to the event: IFEX takes place at the
JIExpo centre from 11-14 March with IFEX Woodworking,
Machinery and Supply Expo at the Jakarta Convention Centre
from 12-15 March. Already 80% of the exhibition space has
been sold.
JIExpo is Jakarta’s largest exhibition centre at more than
26,000sqm. It is located within easy reach of the Soekarno-Hatta
International airport and Jakarta’s central business district. The
Jakarta Convention Centre is located in the middle of the city’s
business and commercial districts and is a fully integrated
exhibition and convention centre. Shuttles will operate
between the two venues
and the airport.
‘This furniture exhibition
will have a significant role in
promoting Indonesian
products. The furniture and
handicraft sector is one of
the largest in Indonesia. It is
labour intensive, generates
high value added products,
has global competitiveness
and is environmentally
friendly,’ says Benny
Wahyudi, Indonesia Ministry of Industry director general.
‘The industry contributes a large portion to foreign exchange
through its exports due to the availability of natural raw
materials, particularly wood and rattan. The export of rattan
furniture is based on natural resources and is environmentally
friendly.’
Wahyudi says to achieve the export target value of furniture
products, the Ministry of Industry fully supports the event.
Gusmardi Bustami, Indonesia Ministry of Industry director of
directorate general for national export development, explains:
‘This event could drive the economy of Indonesia, especially
generating multiplier effects which is not only favourable for
furniture producers and exporters but also for many related
sectors.
‘Even though the world economy hasn’t recovered yet, of
course we do not wait, we promote locally and overseas so
when the world economy returns to normal we are ready for
the international market,’ he adds.
British and Irish visitors can complete a visa application on
arrival at the airport.
Visit: www.ifexindonesia.com
IFEX will allow buyers to discover Indonesian designs
Axel, Asiades and
Unicane will be
among the exhibitors
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Focus on designInnovation is highlighted at Interiors UK
For 2014 Interiors UK is introducing a Designer Makers section
along with a curated section highlighting the latest designs.
Designer Makers will highlight 30 designer makers including
Base Elements, Jason Muteham, Derrick Ibbott Furniture, Angus
Ross, B:Bespoke, Mono Furniture by Design and John Barnard
Furniture.
Muteham will launch a range at the show that incorporates
textiles into wooden furniture in collaboration with upholstery
specialist Abbey Chic. ‘It’s great to see recognition from the
industry that one size doesn’t always fit all. Design is all about
evolving trends and we’re overjoyed to be part of this
pioneering concept, nurturing emerging talent and innovation,’
he says.
Also new for 2014 is Editors Choice. Curated from thousands
of items, it will showcase the most original new products. In
addition all exhibitors will be supplied with a swing tag to
display their most original and new product to ease navigation
for visitors.
Following the success of last year’s French Pavilion, this year
the show is set to welcome key international exhibitors from
Poland and Portugal with further nations to be announced
shortly, putting Interiors UK firmly on the map as a destination
to see brands from across Europe and beyond.
DesignersBlock is making a popular return with an emphasis
on displaying commercially viable products. Set to inject the
fun, flare and eccentricity it has become known for, this year
visitors can expect to see the latest products from emerging
industry talent.
Interiors UK will also again host the New Design Britain
Awards. Entries this year hit record numbers with some 50
universities submitting entries across the four categories of
furniture, fabric, surfaces and accessories.
More than 500 companies are set to take part in the show at
the NEC, Birmingham from 19-22 January.
Incorporated into the event is The Lighting Show with more
than 70 companies taking part, including Dar Lighting, David
Hunt Lighting, Illuminati Lighting, Searchlight Electric, Interiors
1900 ltd, Clifton Lighting and Illuma with many new names
including Paul Neuhaus.
The Lighting Show will once again host the annual LIA
awards and for the first time the results will be decided by
visitors. Voting launches two weeks prior to the show via social
media using the event #interiorsuk. The awards ceremony takes
place on the last day of the show, celebrating innovations
within the industry and bringing together visitors and
exhibitors for networking opportunities.
Visit: www.interiorsuk.com
Above: The Lighting show will have more
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Right: Mirage corner table and mirror by
B:Bespoke Furniture
Below: Radiator cover by Jason Muteham
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Creativity is the focus of the next showInnovation will be at the forefront of Domotex with the launchof the Innovations@DOMOTEX initiative, promoting the latest incarpet, modern handmade rugs, wood and laminate floors, vinyland LVT.
Taking place from 11-14 January in Hanover, there will bespecial display zones in halls 6, 9 and 17 showing the newproducts.
‘The new format represents a targeted investment in thequality of the event,’ says Jochen Köckler, Deutsche Messedirector. ‘We have taken this step because a prime motivation ofour visitors at Domotex is to engage with creative products andideas which will help shape the future of the places and spaceswe live in. These special zones are designed to give visitorslooking for fresh ideas and inspiration an initial overview of thelatest innovations. From there, they can head straight to thestands to find out more. Only at Domotex can visitors exploreand discover all the latest innovations with such convenienceand ease.’
Meanwhile, the world’s best handmade rugs and carpets willbe revealed at the show’s ninth Carpet Design Awards. For thefirst time a shortlist of finalists will be chosen ahead of theshow, with three designs from each category being put ondisplay at the event before the winners are revealed on 12January.
‘A fine hand-knotted rug is a blend of skilful craftsmanship,knowledge and awareness of tradition, individual creativity andaesthetic judgement. It is an essential element in any high endinterior where quality and class count. Such rugs have alwaysbeen emblems of distinction and sophistication. The plethora ofcontemporary rugs available on today’s market givesunparalleled opportunities for personal expression, and theCarpet Design Awards highlight some of the best examples ofthese rugs,’ says Kristiina Lassus, designer and judging panelchairwoman.Visit: www.domotex.de
Jan Kath Design’s Erased Heritage range won this year’s Best TraditionalCollection category in the Carpet Design Awards
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The world’s biggest spectrum of textile products, trends and
innovations is to be seen at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 8-11
January. Occupying 19 exhibition halls, the show presents the
entire portfolio for textile interior design and textile furnishings:
from products for windows, upholstery, floors, walls and sun
protection to textiles for the bathroom, bed and table.
‘The great response and, in particular the return of many
prominent European manufacturers, shows clearly that the
textile industry continues to rely on Heimtextil as a vital source
of new impulses at the beginning of the year,’ says Olaf Schmidt,
Messe Frankfurt vice president of textiles and textile
technologies.
The trend of recent years which has seen a steady increase in
exhibitor numbers continues. In Hall 3.1, Chivasso, Erfurt and
Zimmer+Rohde are returning after an absence. Editeur
returnees include: Wind, Clarke & Clarke and Alhambra
Internacional.
‘In Hall 4.1, the spectrum will be enriched by decorative and
furniture fabric specialist Deltracon, as well as several Italian
returnees including top manufacturers Alois Tessitura Serica,
Para, Pienostile and Viganò. A new exhibitor, Decorail, has
signed up for the “sun” product segment in Hall 5.1 and Maron
will also be returning,’ he says.
In the household textile sector, the show has seen the best
booking status in years for Hall 8, with almost all major names
of the bedding sector taking part, according to Schmidt. New
exhibitors include Centa Star and Invista.
There is also positive news for Hall 11. In addition to Möve
Frottana, Arli Group and Grund are returning to Hall 11.0, while
taking part for the first time will be Bedeck and House in Style.
As in previous years, the established highlights in Hall 11.1 will
include Curt Bauer, Fischbacher, Schlossberg, Kas, Albrecht
Creative and Mastro Raphael.
Visit: www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com
The textile industry gathers at Heimtextil
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The Export Furniture Exhibition will once again play host to
international buyers next March. The 10th EFE, organised by
Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneur Association, a national
association, will be held from 5-8 March at Kuala Lumpur’s
Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).
Visitors can explore a vibrant collection of leading furniture
manufacturers along with a showcase of accessories, all
conveniently located in one destination. EFE features a fresh
array of the latest products and innovations from leading
furniture manufacturers.
The show will host 350 exhibitors from Malaysia and overseas,
offering contemporary styles and favourites for a wide range of
furniture. Key exhibitors at EFE will be leading manufacturers of
cabinet, upholstery and outdoor furniture as well as suppliers of
furniture parts and accessories.
On show will be furniture including bedroom and bedding,
dining tables and chairs, living room furniture, office systems
and chairs, sofas, children’s furniture, kitchen, occasional,
outdoor and garden and accessories.
MAEPS is a 20 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA) and 15 minutes drive to the city centre. There is a
free shuttle service from KLIA to the city centre and exhibition
venue and vice versa.
Visit: www.efe.my
EFE’s launch ceremony
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Held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn since
its launch in 1998, the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF)
has become the bellwether of China’s furniture industry.
Covering more than 880,000sqm annually, CIFF hosts some
4,500 exhibitors and 190,000 buyers.
After the success of the March event, which saw 3,648
Chinese and international exhibitors from 29 countries cover
680,000sqm and attract 141,072 visitors from 165 countries,
CIFF will continue to forge ahead.
Next year the two phases of the spring show will be extended
from four to five days: 18-22 March and the second phase for
office and manufacturing support on 28 March – 1 April. The
exhibition in September will run from 5-8 September.
The event has three leading brands – CIFF-Home Furniture,
CIFF-Office Show and CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou – along with
three supportive sub-brands – Homedecor & Housewares
China, Intertextile Guangzhou-Hometextile China and Outdoor
& Leisure Guangzhou.
The six exhibitions cover the furniture industry chain and
achieve the extension from indoor furniture to the concept of
outdoor leisure living, as well as the evolution from single
furniture display to showcasing the integrated interior
decoration with furniture, home decor and home textiles.
Exhibits extend from home decor to office decor and cover a
wide range of products from the upstream machinery to
downstream furniture products, providing a one-stop industrial
platform of trading, displaying, communicating and promoting.
Visit: www.ciff-gz.com
CIFF combines six shows
The March show will last five days from 2014
More than 141,000
visitors attended in
March
China International Furniture Machinery & Furniture Raw Materials Fair (Guangzhou)2014
The 33rd China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)-Office Show
China International Outdoor & Leisure Fair 2014
China (Guangzhou) International Trade Fair for Home Textiles 2014
Homedecor & Housewares China 2014
The 33rd China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)-Home Furniture
First Phase:
Second Phase:
880,000m2 EXHIBITION AREA
4,500 GLOBAL EXHIBITORS
190,000 GLOBAL BUYERS
CHINA INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR(GUANGZHOU)FAIR(GUANGZHOU)
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Elitis’ flamboyant baroque
Parade wallcovering has a
pearly glass mosaic
backdrop to enhance
patterns and decors.
Baroque is invited into the
decor and exuberantly
delivers its rich brocades,
lavish floral decorations,
gold and silver interlacing,
and reveals its
excessiveness in a
minimalistic backdrop.
Philip Watts
Design added
to its
statement
entrance door
handles, with
1m Eagle
wingspan
(pictured),
small angel
wings,
butterflies and
feathers.
Daniel Spring’s Puddle table made
from polished stainless steel,
was inspired by the reflection of
light. ‘Walking home I saw a
reflection of light in a puddle and
thought it looked like polished
metal,’ he says.
TiptopDecorex again
showed the latest
trends at the top-
end of the
market. Here are a
selection of the
launches seen at
Kensington
Palace. Visit: www.decorex.com
The Frank sofa and armchair by Mark Gabbertas for Lyndon
Design has a showwood frame with inset side and back
panels, a fixed cushion and loose arm and back cushions.
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Bethan Gray made her Decorex debut
with the Herringbone marble (pictured)
and All Marble Brogue tables for Lapicida.
Alhambra’s Rustic Pop collection combines Pop Art colours with fabrics and
natural materials in a rustic style.
Eijffinger, distributed
by Blendworth,
introduced four
wallcovering
collections including
Clover, which uses a
multitude of metallic
and glossy effects that
change with the light
and contrast with
matt surfaces creating
subtle tone on tone
patterns. Small scale
clovers are found
alongside abstract
kaleidoscopic
patterns, circles,
stripes and tactile
plains in a wealth of
contemporary colours
from silver and gold
to glossy black,
charcoal grey and
smart neutrals.
Découpage’s hand-painted Ombre wallpaper tiles were
inspired by Rome. All patterns coordinate with
Découpage’s printed fabrics and accessories.
Peter Guild showed off
its Mayfair, Fulham and
Chiswick sofa designs
alongside a selection
of new season fabrics.
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Four in one May Design Series will be back in 2014
Following 2013’s debut, May Design Series will return by
popular demand. Next year’s show promises its best line-up of
products, all curated into distinct disciplines, aimed to build
better business opportunities between suppliers among design
professionals from architectural, retail, interior design and
property communities.
Coleccion Alexandra, Hitch Mylius, Tisca Tiara, Deidre Dyson,
Yask and SITS are among the companies that have already
signed up for the 18-20 May show, according to organiser UBM
Live Built Environment.
Incorporating four events – DX, kbb LDN, The ARc show and
Interiors LDN – May Design Series welcomes industries into
each other’s worlds, ideal for interiors suppliers looking to make
contacts and reach a diverse offering all under one roof in
central London. More than 250 exhibitors are expected at
London’s ExCel. Some 10,000 visitors attended the 2013 event,
with almost 20% being interior designers and more than 15%
being retailers.
DX represents the people, product and ideas behind
pioneering design excellence. It brings together the best
cutting-edge products, ideas and solutions for contract and
domestic interiors. DX empowers the designers of our future
spaces to turn their ideas into reality. And for suppliers and
manufacturers of innovative products and solutions, DX
presents a unique offer.
kbb LDN is the nucleus for the high end design kitchen,
bedrooms and bathroom business community, showcasing
hand-picked design-led brands and innovative products to
London’s architectural retail and contract sectors.
The ARC Show brings together the entire spectrum of
lighting disciplines for sourcing and networking for
professionals involved in lighting projects within the public
sector, retail, hotel and commercial sectors. The ARC Show is
organised in partnership with the leading industry publication,
Mondo*arc, and attracts support from a multitude of specialist
titles and associations.
Interiors LDN is for retailers, interior designers, architects and
contractors to source the latest interior products from new and
up-and-coming design talent as well as established brands. It is
the definitive business event for people passionate about
design and great products.
Visit: www.maydesignseries.com
More than 10,000 visitors attended the debut show
Organised by
Be a part of it in 2014
Call Joel Butler on
+44 (0)20 7921 8712 or
email [email protected]
www.maydesignseries.com
May Design Series returns toExCeL on 18-20 May 2014
The fresh, intelligent, commercially
focused event for the architecture
and design community, attracts over
10,000 contract & retail buyers.
Hitch Mylius, KKDC, Crosswater,
Poggenpohl, Collección Alexandra,
and SITS will be there amongst over
200 exhibitors.
London’sCommercial Design Exhibition
Featuring:
May Design Series18-20 May 2014 London ExCeL
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Hat trickThe third Design Junction show was
a major star of the London Design
Festival, with its 150 exhibitors
attracting more than 21,000 visitors.
Here are some of the highlights.
Visit: www.thedesignjunction.co.uk
Montana introduced a
range of home
entertainment modules,
available in 42 colours, with
the Sound Unit offering
integrated AirPlay and
DLNA for streaming.
Brokis’s Capsula pendant
light by Lucie Koldova is
composed of a coloured
internal glass oval capsule
and a clear external one.
Dare Studio’s Kingston dressing table is an
adaptation of its Katakana desk, offering smaller
proportions and plenty of storage options.
Yu Hiraoka Design’s Planet Without The E is a mini
planter set to be displayed on tables or shelves. The
separate parts of the planter can be combined.
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Liam Treanor’s Gottwald dining table has turned
wood dowels connecting the three-panelled solid
top, which are held into position by interlocking
dowels that are attractively visible. The Duttmann
dining bench and Schuster stool use the same
technique to create an ergonomic concave surface.
Magnus Long unveiled the Bloom tables for
Modus, Quiet bench and sofa (pictured) for Hitch
Mylius and Stock chair and stool for Lerival.
Morgan made its
debut at the show
introducing a
small chair to its
1950’s inspired
Miami collection.
Northern Lighting’s Aerodrome lamp is inspired by the aerodynamic
design of aeroplane turbine engines and Scandinavian design of the
1960s. It is designed to adjust the mood of the room towards a
smooth coolness, the kind typical of first class airport lounges.
James Burleigh’s InsideOut table and bench
set is the first of an outdoor furniture
collection for the company by Simon Pengelly.
It also showed the 5.4m Osprey dining table.
Poetic Lab’s Ripple has a beam of light projected through
a gently rotating mouth-blown, uneven shaped glass
dome, creating shadows and light in a ripple pattern. The
glass is made by Viennese crystal company J&L Lobmeyr.
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Mark of qualityThe Blue Drop awards recognise the
best in fabrics and wallcoverings
Visit: www.moodbrussels.com
CONTRACT Winner: Bruvatex Sagaert & Speyer
Bruvatex succeeded using a special technique to give a velvet weave an
after-treatment resulting in an oasis of silver coloured beauty and ultimate
softness. The decision about this performance was unanimous. But the jury
also praised the entire Bruvatex collection, which contains many more gems.
Finalists: Konrad Hornschuch and Carbipel Group Unipersonale
WALLCOVERING Winner: Flocart
Flocart reveals an embroidery on non-woven, a process that must be applied
in multiple steps because embroidery is fragile and difficult to handle. A lot
of time and energy was put into the quest for the right solution, and the
result is spectacular. The colour was applied to these wallcoverings in the
final step, resulting in a natural effect. Because the non-woven can be
lacquered and tumbled afterwards, a natural crackled effect can be applied,
like that of broken earth.
Finalists: Calcutta and Fibertex
INNOVATION Winner:
Gebr Munzert
The textile Origami
technique is
reminiscent of
Japanese paper-folding
culture and was
developed by textile
designer Tobias Batrla,
one of Gebr Munzert’s
in-house creative team.
On highly specialised
jacquard looms, this
novel creative fabric is
made from innovative
flame retardant yarns.
The multi-
dimensionality and
stability of Origami
offers an intelligent and
design-oriented
solution for many fields
of application, such as
window decoration and
wallcoverings.
Finalists: Nelen &
Delbeke and Megaplast
WINDOW COVERING Winner: Universal Textile Mills
Pure silks with beautiful handmade embroidery. The silk gloss reflects a
rainbow of colours that cannot be immediately defined. The embroidery is
just perfect and reflects the high level of craftsmanship.
Finalists: Deltracon and Texathenea
YARNS Winner: Lucchesi Giuseppe
The jury praised the diversity of the entries by Italian company Lucchesi
Giuseppe. Innovations in fabrics are to a large extent dependent on the
development of yarns. MoOD Yarns brings together the leading suppliers
and encourages them to be innovative.
Finalist: Comercial Torrens
UPHOLSTERY Winner: Albatros International
Albatros’ designs show a high level of craftsmanship that was presumed lost
by many. The heavy fabrics immediately demand respect as soon as you
touch them. Everything about them exudes luxury and love for the
profession. What’s more is the use of a lot of colour. The tender and playful
gradient provides a very modern look.
Finalists: De Poortere and Vigano
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JANUARY 20148-11 Heimtextil
Frankfurt, Germany
http://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com
11-14 Domotex
Hanover, Germany
www.domotex.de
12-14 Home
London, UK
www.home-london.net
13-19 IMM Cologne
Cologne, Germany
www.imm-cologne.com
24-28 Maison & Objet
Paris, France
www.maison-objet.com
19-22 Interiors UK
Birmingham, UK
www.interiorsuk.com
26-30 Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, USA
www.lasvegasmarket.com
28-30 Surfaces
Las Vegas, USA
www.surfaces.com
28-1 February Istanbul Furniture Fair
Istanbul, Turkey
www.ite-imob.com
FEBRUARY2-6 Spring Fair
Birmingham, UK
www.springfair.com
4-8 Stockholm Furniture Fair
Stockholm, Sweden
www.stockholmfurniturefair.se
7-11 Ambiente
Frankfurt, Germany
www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
MARCH4-8 MIFF
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://2014.miff.com.my
5-8 Export Furniture Exhibition
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.efe.my
6-9 Eurasia Floor Fair
Gaziantep, Turkey
www.eurasiafloor.com
11-14 Indonesia International Furniture
Expo
Jakarta, Indonesia
www.ifexindonesia.com
13-16 IFFS
Singapore
www.iffs.com.sg
January Heimtextil
April iSalone
January Domotex
11-14 VIFA
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
www.vifafair.com
12-14 TIFF
Bangkok, Thailand
www.thailandfurniturefair.com
18-22 and 28-1 April CIFF
Guangzhou, China
www.ciff-gz.com
19-22 SIFE
Shenzhen, China
http://en.sifechina.cn
APRIL5-10 High Point Spring
High Point, USA
www.highpointmarket.org
8-13 iSalone
Milan, Italy
www.cosmit.it
29-2 May Coverings
Las Vegas, USA
www.coverings.com
MAY18-20 May Design Series
London
www.maydesignseries.com
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Limited Edition continues to innovate with rug
design and materials with inspiration from vintage
materials and styles
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Elegance has Eastern inspiration,
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There is a hint of mystery in
the hand-tufted Elegance
rug, and it’s all thanks to the
new technology that
Limited Edition has used for
this trendy Eastern design.
The pattern on the surface
is created by sophisticated
variations in the loop and
cut piles. Seven colours are
available: the base colour
and accent colour can be
chosen and the design can
be changed to suit the
buyer. Fringes can be
included to add a soft touch
to the 100% New Zealand
wool rug.
Two years after it was launched,
taupe has been added to Gipsy to
create a more reserved and classic
look besides the more striking
Pompeii Red, Mosaic Blue and
Imperial Purple. Gipsy is designed
to appeal to patchwork lovers while
the aged effect is not exaggerated.
Old chenille rugs were recycled for
the design, with new pieces of
woven chenille added for more
volume while cowhide patches
provide the finishing touch. The
result is an authentic Bohemian
style with a contemporary feel,
manufactured in Belgium according
to traditional techniques.
For those looking for a fashion statement for their floor, Vogue’s whimsical patterns and highly contrasting colours give
interiors a special allure thanks to the softly woven viscose and a refined finish. Vogue’s unpredictable design is created by
using space dyeing. This allows yarns with two or more colours repeated across the length of the yarns.
Beige
Gris
Picalilly
Granda
Pinede
Silicia
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GOLD WINNER
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Three colours have been added to the successful Tribu Glam line: Goldprint, Lagoon and
Multicolor (pictured), providing inspiration to colour outside the lines of the rugs.
Goldprint for example, is perfect for combining with wooden highlights, while Lagoon and
Multicolor are welcome points of focus in sleek interiors with lots of white. Although
contemporary, Tribu Glam is inspired by traditional Berber carpets.
Vintage’s weathered look gives interiors instant character
without the sharp edges of a real weathered design. The satin-
soft texture, the light gloss and the warm colours make this
innovative rug complete. Vintage meets the demand for rugs
with a satin softness and for materials with a more pronounced
look.
Visit: www.le.be
Poolside is proof that something new
and beautiful can grow from recycling in
the world of carpets. Made from
recycled vinyl yarns, it radiates a natural
charm. The subtle mix of earthen hues
and the classic weaving pattern ensure
Poolside fits perfectly in its
surroundings. And it can be used indoor
and out thanks to its UV-resistant
material.
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LVT
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GivingbackKarndean Designflooring is celebrating
its 40th anniversary by helping others
Karndean Designflooring is marking its 40th anniversary with a
year-long campaign to reward good causes.
To kickstart the celebrations it launched its ‘40 Free Floors for
40 Good Causes’ campaign on Facebook last month. There will
be 15 winners chosen from the UK, with five hand-picked by
Karndean and 10 selected from Facebook nominations.
The first three floors will be donated to Birmingham
Children’s Hospital, Dogs Trust and Pitmaston Primary School,
Worcestershire.
The 40 good causes will also feature 15 winners from the USA
and 10 from Australia and New Zealand.
Inspired by Smokey, Karndean founder Mike Walker’s 130lb
Great Dane – who is still present on Karndean’s logo – Karndean
is showing further support for Dogs Trust by donating £1 for
every Facebook ‘like’, pledging to raise £5,000 by the end of the
year.
‘Our 40th anniversary is a massive achievement and we’re
extremely proud of where we started and where we are today.
And what better way to celebrate than by giving back to our
customers and helping a variety of excellent causes,’ says Paul
Barratt, Karndean md.
Walker founded the company as a flooring distributor, but he
Founder Mike Walker (front) and Smokey – who once ended a meeting by
running along the boardroom table in pursuit of his master – with family and
staff in 1983
Karndean’s Evesham showroom attracts thousands of consumers each year
Karndean LooseLay LLT203 Madison Art Select AP01 Blond Oak Parquet
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wanted to introduce something different to the vinyl flooring
industry. ‘He wanted a floor that was unique, a floor that was
bespoke, personal and affordable: a Karndean floor,’ says Steve
Curry, Karndean global product manager.
One of the early ranges, Knight Tile, is still among the
company’s bestsellers. It was refreshed last year, and the
introduction of new formats and textured finishes on woods
resulted in a huge uptake in POS and resulting sales for
Karndean stockists.
It moved into the premium arena seven years ago with Art
Select and is due to update the range early next year with three
new parquet colours in the wood collection and 15 colours in
the new Art Select Stones collection. Karndean LooseLay will
also see 10 additional decors, including a highly distressed grey
and two slate designs.
‘We agonise over the designs, colours, textures, and formats,
it’s painstaking,’ says Curry. ‘But this is where we really add value,
and maintain the popularity of our products with retailers and
consumers alike. As specialists in LVT we’re concentrating on
just one product: it’s important to maintain quality in the
sector.’
And while the company celebrates its history, it is also
looking forward with the launch of an augmented reality app
for iPads and iPhones that allows customers to see what floor
design works best in their room and view laying angles.
‘For stockists there is new state of the art POS, incorporating
lighter sample boards, and an additional compact design table
including a screen for viewing the Karndean website and
showing off the retailer’s own installations, and larger images
that really show the detail of the floors,’ says Curry.
‘Compared to the original products, today’s designs have a lot
more texture and higher quality of the natural look in varying
formats, but there remains the entrepreneurial spirit and energy
that Karndean had from the beginning that allows us to
maintain a proactive approach to developing products which
meet the trends in today’s flooring market,’ Curry adds.
Visit: www.karndean.com
‘We're concentrating on oneproduct: it’s important tomaintain quality in the sector’
Art Select RL05 Spanish Cherry
Karndean LooseLay LLP103 Weathered Timber
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Kährs has added two wood floor
collections to its bestselling Original
Range. Both the Founders and Harmony
Collections include a variety of on-trend
designs, offered at different price points
and each featuring a combination of
hand-crafted finishing treatments.
The Founders Collection is a
celebration of Kährs’ Swedish tradition
and includes six oak designs. Each floor is
named after a member of the Kährs’
family, which founded the company in
1857, and is crafted from sustainable
European timber. The exclusive designs
include Oak Fredrik, Gustaf, Olof, Sture,
Johan and Ulf, with colour tones ranging
from pale cream with white and grey
highlights to nut brown.
Each board measures 2,420mm x
187mm x 15mm and has an individually-
toned Nature oil pre-finish. Heavy
brushing, hand-scraping and smoking
emphasise the grained timber and tactile
finish, while a distinct bevelled edge
complements the single plank format.
The Harmony Collection also reflects
the key trend for rustic natural surfaces
with subtle design features, offering 14
sustainable designs in an economical
three-strip format.
Throughout the collection, hand-
brushing techniques are used to remove
pulpy softwood to expose natural
graining and annual rings, which
reinforce the natural look. Some designs
are bevelled and smoked to add further
distinction, and each floor benefits from a
durable, easy-care matt lacquer or oil
prefinish. Colour options span from white
Ash Alabaster to ebony-toned Oak Lava
and all boards measure 2,424mm x
196mm/200mm x 15mm.
Floors from both collections feature
Kährs ethical, high performance
construction.
Based on Kährs original design,
patented in 1941, all floors use
sustainable hardwood down to the joint
only, with fast-growing timber below. All
are finished with water-based stains and
solvent-free finishes and can be laid on
most dry, level surfaces and over
underfloor heating systems.
Kährs, tel: 023 9245 3045
In tune with traditionNatural surfaces are a feature of Kährs’ latest floors
Top left: The Founders
Collection’s Oak Ulf
Top right: The Founders
Collection’s Oak Olof
Left: The Harmony
Collection’s Ash Alabaster
SealyHybrid
Beds and bedroom
66 Interiors Monthly November 2013
If it’s bed related, Andy Jackson, Burgess
Beds md, will have an opinion about it
and won’t be slow in letting you know
what it is. Having spent decades in the
industry, owned Burgess Beds for 12
years and winning the National Bed
Federation Manufacturer of the Year
award, they are opinions worth listening
to (ask him about spring counts if you
have a spare hour or two).
But it is the winning of this year’s
award that is still occupying Jackson’s
thoughts. Weeks after Gyles Brandreth
announced the name Burgess Beds at
The Bed Show’s gala dinner (see p72), he
still can’t believe it.
‘I was listening to details about the
winner being read out and I thought
hang on, that sounds like us. I couldn’t
believe it when we were announced and
everybody cheered,’ he says.
Jackson was so overcome that he sent
his daughter, Jodi Schofield, Burgess
Beds sales director, to collect the coveted
award. ‘I was shaking. I wasn’t sure I’d be
able to get there,’ he says.
Burgess Beds may be a small company,
compared with the more-well known
companies it triumphed over in the NBF
awards – turnover is approaching £2m –
but it’s not short of ambition.
Sales have increased by 25% in each
of the past two years and Alan Brown,
former Slumberland Group chief
executive and colleague of Jackson’s,
has come out of retirement to become
non-executive director.
While Jackson admits that its UK
distribution has only begun to scratch
the surface, he can reel off a list of
overseas customers as he checks the
mattresses awaiting delivery.
Winning the award has opened
doors for Burgess Beds, attracting the
interest of retailers across the country
and it is recruiting its first sales
representative for the North of England.
The company’s success is built on its
flexibility and that all its mattresses are
handmade. The pride in his staff is
obvious as he talks to them on the
factory floor, where an automated
conveyor system is due to be installed.
The increase in sales has enabled the
company to increase its workforce,
recruiting unemployed former bed or
furniture industry people. The staff are
on salaries, not piece rates and this
becomes clear as you watch them put
the bases and mattresses together. ‘See,
proper side-stitching,’ Jackson remarks.
All of Burgess Beds’ mattresses are
pocket-sprung, apart from one open coil
model designed by founder Harry
Burgess in 1927: ‘I don’t want to end it,
I’m superstitious,’ says Jackson.
‘Every mattress from the Signature
Range has completely natural fillings
and all the ticking is 100% organic Soil
Association approved woven cotton
made in England, as are the springs. The
wool and fillings are also sourced from
British companies.
Burgess Beds has both and winning an NBF award has opened more doors
Ambition and skill
BEDS AND BEDROOM
‘We’ve got scopefor growth… we’llkeep being uniqueand giving peoplewhat they want’
Churchill bedstead with
Chartwell mattress
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‘We’re constantly developing new
products and using fun but practical
fabrics to show that the bed does not
have to be the last thing people think of
when decorating their bedrooms.
Because of our approach to this our
bespoke service continues to go from
strength to strength.’
Mattresses take two to three weeks to
produce, ‘but if they need it in two days
we’ll do it in two days,’ while highly
bespoke requests can take four to five
weeks, he says.
Schofield is largely responsible for
selecting the 20 fabrics on offer, and
creating more contemporary looks such
as the crystal encrusted Diamante bed.
The company, which holds a
Manufacturing Guild Mark, also uses its
staff’s upholstery skills with a range of
headboards, including diamond
buttoned and pleated designs. It is the
ability to combine the mattress, divan
and headboard options in-house that
gives Burgess Beds its USP.
So what next?
‘Investment,’ Jackson replies. ‘The
showroom is being revamped, we’re
recruiting, investing in the factory and
will become even greener. We’ve got lots
of scope for growth, especially with the
award but we’ll keep being unique and
keep giving people what they want.’
Visit: www.burgessbeds.co.uk
Aphrodite bedstead with
Binary 3000 mattress
Left: Ottoman storage
is among the options
Below: Chesterfield
bedstead
S
The bed industry enjoyed a chuckle at our expense in the
run up to the Telford Show, when our toned physiques,
beautifully enhanced by the colourful lycra jumpsuits,
leapt from the pages of the trade press in our retro sci-fi
themed adverts. Some scoffed at our use of science
fiction to promote our products, suggesting we should
stick to facts.
at
Fact is, we were using the retro sci-fi theme to illustrate how the bed industry seems
to cling on to the ‘futuristic’ technology of memory foam, despite it being invented
around a half a century ago, while Sealy embraces true cutting-edge technologies
such as Geltex and Adaptive in it’s stunning Hybrid Collection.
And what’s so wrong with using Sci-fi to promote our products anyway? Science
fiction has a long history of not only reflecting our world but predicting the future.
Jules Verne dreamed of submarines and space travel back in the 1800’s. Adolus
Huxley predicted test tube babies in his Brave New World in the 1930’s and what
were Kirk and Spock communicating with each other back in the Sixties if it wasn’t
precursors to mobile phones?
Sealy has always been ahead of the game when it comes to bed technology and
will continue this trend well into the future. In the meantime, why not try our Hybrid
beds. We’ve seen the future...
www.sealy.co.uk
SCI-FI? THE FACTS
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Velda’s latest Multisense range of beds and mattresses
showcases the level of craftsmanship and passion for producing
top quality beds among the Belgian firm’s workforce.
‘Using decades of experience it is committed to using the
best materials and technologies in the market. Since its
introduction into the UK in the late 1990s, Velda has been well
known for its high quality adjustable beds. But while the
adjustable bed range is still a key part of the business, sales of
its luxurious ranges of pocket sprung mattresses and boxspring
beds are growing fast,’ says Adrian Eyre, Velda UK Agent.
‘Multisense has had a great reception, with its Continental
look and styling becoming more popular in the UK and with
Velda’s high level of craftsmanship and tailoring we have a great
product,’ he says.
The range features a seven zoned pocket sprung sleep
system, using three different gauges of wire to provide the
correct ergonomic support, while inner tufting ensures all the
fillings are securely held in place, but without having the tufts
on the surface of the mattress. This allows Velda to use a deep
quilted cover that provides a luxurious finish to the mattress.
The sprung base provides support for the pocket sprung
mattresses: in combination they offer a great feel and high
comfort level. Customers can personalise their bed with a wide
choice of fabrics, leg options and headboards.
It can be difficult to differentiate products when displayed in
lines in stores, but Velda offers a range of POS to support the
Multisense collection.
‘It is important that the display in-store reflects the quality of
the product, so we supply a wide range of POS and even
bespoke studios for the stores to maximise sales and ensure
that Velda is at the front of the consumer’s mind when
purchasing a new bed,’ adds Eyre.
Visit: www.velda.net
Going continentalVelda’s Multisense offers comfort and style
Above: Multisense 2700 mattress Left: Classic Boxspring base with
Multisense 1700 mattress and Ares headboard Below: Classic Boxspring
base with Multisense 2700 mattress and Vesta headboard
• Flammability • Health & Hygiene • Trade Descriptions
To find out more visit:
www.bedfed.org.uk
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Simply the
The cream of the bed
industry were recognised at
The Bed Show gala dinner
Bensons for Beds retained its Multiple Bed
Retailer of the Year award at the National
Bed Federation Bed Show gala dinner,
while The Bed Chambers was named
Independent Bed Retailer of the Year and
Archers Sleepcentre gained the Bed
Etailer of the Year award.
The awards were announced by
broadcaster Gyles Brandreth at The Bed
Show’s gala dinner at the Telford
International Centre.
After another progressive year, the
judges decided that Bensons for Beds
was a worthy winner of Multiple Bed
Retailer of the Year for the second year
running. The company continued to set
the benchmark among multiple retailers
for the in-store experience and Bensons
now has some 270 stores nationwide.
Competition was strong for the
Independent Bed Retailer of the Year
category with entries from up and down
the country. Special mentions were given
to Land of Beds in Cheshire, last year’s
winner, and Bold Street Beds of Preston.
But the winner this year is The Bed
Chambers in Retford, Nottinghamshire, a
real inspiration to other independents.
With an enthusiastic owner, the judges
said, The Bed Chambers has an inventive
approach to marketing that has
continued to develop over the past year,
with celebrity appearances, customer
feedback, loyalty cards, online reviews
and social media, all of which has led to
growth in the business.
The Bed Etailer of the Year award
went to Archers Sleepcentre – which
proved it is possible for a small,
traditional, regional independent retailer
to adapt and respond to the structural
change taking place in the retail sector.
It has built a sizeable online business
that has taken it into the national arena
and is able to compete on an equal
footing with large chains and early stage
ventures that are focused largely on top
line growth alone.
This was a strongly contested category
and the judges singled out two further
entries as highly commended: World
Stores, which is flourishing within this
new business environment and, again,
Land of Beds, which has shown how it
Ian Archibald (centre) of Archers Sleepcentre collects the Bed Etailer of the Year
award from Gyles Brandreth and Stuart Hibbert, NBF president
Lee Chambers (centre) of The Bed Chambers collects the Independent Bed
Retailer of the Year award from Gyles Brandreth and Stuart Hibbert, NBF
president
best
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Year, Gateway Systems demonstrated
that it was a European leader that is
staying at the forefront of bed
production – rare for a UK company. For
nearly 50 years, it has been supplying the
mattress industry with innovative
machinery such as Mattress Master tape
edge machines.
Rawson Fillings was a close runner-up
and was highly commended for its
initiatives over the past 18 months.
‘These awards celebrate the good work
of individual companies, but also the
achievements of the UK and Irish bed
industry as a whole. The industry should
give itself a pat on the back for the hard
work it does in bringing high quality
products to the market in ever more
innovative ways. Well done to our
winners,’ says Stuart Hibbert, NBF
president.
‘The awards have really grown in
momentum over the past three years
and the categories are becoming hotly
contested fields with results in several
categories being very close – a reason
why we’ve got several highly
commendeds this year,’ he adds.
The winners were chosen by an
independent panel comprising Andrew
Kidd, Interiors Monthly editor; Richard de
Melim, Furnishing Report editor; Paul
Farley, Furniture News editor; George
Cooper, Cabinet Maker editor and Jonny
Westbrooke, clerk of The Furniture
Makers.
has quickly adapted to the online
environment.
Manufacturing handmade bespoke
beds since 1927, Burgess Beds proved
you do not have to be the largest
company in a sector to be innovative
and succeed and claim the top spot as
Manufacturer of the Year. The company
was praised for making great inroads
internationally through its growing
export business, building on its
environmental policy, and its passion for
constantly improving – right down to
small things such as a car share scheme.
A strong runner up for the award was
Hypnos that was highly commended for
its growth and inspirational performance.
Winning Bed Component Supplier of the
Alan Williams (centre) of Bensons for Beds collects the Multiple Bed Retailer of the
Year award from Gyles Brandreth and Stuart Hibbert, NBF president
David Elsdon and Jo Covell of Gateway Systems collect the Bed Component
Supplier of the Year award from Stuart Hibbert, NBF presidentJodi Schofield (centre) of Burgess Beds collects the
Manufacturer of the Year award from Gyles Brandreth and
Stuart Hibbert, NBF president
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SleepingbeautifullyThe cream of British beds was again
on show. Visit: www.bedshow.co.uk
The Bed Show once again brought
together the best of British and Irish bed
manufacturing, firmly planting its place
on the exhibition calendar with its fourth
event.
Breasley combined Viscool with pocket
springs for its Salus Couture range.
Viscool, developed in Spain, is exclusive
to the company in the UK. The foam
contains soya oil and balm and has an
open coil structure for reduced sleeping
temperatures. Three models are
available. It also introduced a collection
of large headboards.
Burgess Beds showed off its Boadicea,
using the same fillings as its top of the
range model but with a lower spring
count and an ottoman storage bed.
From Shire Beds was a collection of
headboards and bases with an emphasis
on brighter colours and it also refreshed
its entry-level mattresses.
Siesta revamped its Kyoto brand with a
new headboard range, Balmoral two-
action sofabed, Avon clic-clac sofabed
and an updated logo.
Stuart Jones introduced new
fabrics, five chairs, a chaise longue
and an upholstered bed.
Sweet Dreams unveiled its largest
combined launch, including 15 pocket
sprung models and three upholstered
models and sofabeds.
Vi-Spring debuted the Dartington
mattress, with 1,326 springs (double),
upholstered with 1kg per sqm of bonded
British wool and cotton, 600g per sqm of
wool and overlaid with 1.2kg per sqm of
wool and cotton. It is available in four
spring tensions.
Vogue Beds upgraded specifications of
its models and fabrics. ���
Left: Sweet Dreams’
Vision Chic TV bed
Below: Burgess Beds’
Arabella
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According to Chris Ward, Hypnos
marketing director, the show was a
success for Hypnos and gave it the
opportunity to meet customers and
show them its latest ranges – the Royal
Comfort Collection and the new
generation of the Heritage Collection.
‘We were thrilled to see that Royal
Comfort, which is our most premium,
luxury bed to date, was extremely
popular at the show,’ he says.
Inspired by the designs and
specifications from Hypnos’ Royal
archives and Royal commissions, the
handcrafted beds are made using the
finest fabrics chosen by Sanderson, a
royally appointed British fabric house.
‘This partnership with Sanderson is a
company first for Hypnos and its stylish
fabrics have helped us to create a
comfortable, luxurious bed with the wow
factor, which really stood out at the
show,’ says Ward.
‘Further to this, the show confirmed
that our new Heritage Collection, which
features classic beds that have been
updated with new design details and
new comfort specifications, is truly ���
unique in its feel and continues to be a
firm favourite with retailers.
‘Overall the show was a huge success
for Hypnos providing us with invaluable
feedback from our customers. We’re
certainly looking forward to visiting
again next year.’
Visit: www.hypnosbeds.com
Emmenence
Sovereign
DreamLandFunishings
www.dreamlandfurnishings.co.uk
E mail [email protected]
0121 771 3663
Dreamland Beds UK Ltd • Unit 4 • Bertha Road
Greet • Tyseley • Birmingham • B11 2NN
Opulence. Black Nickel
£195.00*
Aurora. Antique Brass
£149.00
Ameretto. Black Nickel &
Antique Brass £169.00
Elizabeth with crystals
£195.00
*All prices quoted refer to 4.6 Size
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Sealy showed off its six-strong
collection of Hybrid beds, a fusion of the
elastic gel and breathable foam Geltex
with specially designed springs.
The top layer of breathable gel offers
users anatomically correct support,
comprehensive hygienic protection and
no sweating or shivering. Under this are
layers of nearly 3,000 mini and full
pocket springs, zoned to support the
spine and heavier and lighter parts of the
body. The coil is a two-stage design: the
upper part of the spring is softer and
conforming for contouring comfort,
while the lower part of the spring is
firmer for deep down support, and each
spring is individually encased to
minimise motion transfer.
In addition to Sealy’s Smart Fibres, the
ticking for the Hybrid beds is a new type
of flexible, stretchy soft mattress
covering that contains Adaptive, a
treatment that changes passive textiles
to textiles with a dynamic response to
environmental changes such as
temperature and humidity.
Adaptive reuses the heat of the body
to boost moisture wicking, moisture
evaporation and cooling, to keep the
sleeper and the mattress cool and dry.
Adaptive treated mattress ticking
works through the bed sheets and/or
mattress protector as long as the textile
layers have a good breathability.
‘We had an outstanding show with a
huge amount of interest shown by all the
visitors to our stand and the new Hybrid
bed range. We surpassed all our targets
for sales and new accounts and are now
busy trying to catch up with customers
who weren’t able to get to Telford but
who have heard about the new beds and
want to know more about them,’ says
Neil Robinson, Sealy marketing director.
‘We are supporting this launch with a
major promotional campaign to the
public so retailers will hopefully be
seeing lots of customer requests to try
out these new beds over the upcoming
months and into 2014,’ he adds
Sealy, tel: 01697 320 342
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The Hybrid range has six
models with the beds
featuring a combination of
elastic gel, breathable
foam and springs ���
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emerged, so too have innovative solutions from Airsprung
Beds,’ says Tony Lisanti, Airsprung Group ceo. ‘The stand
was designed to display our defined position in the
marketplace as the go-to brand for online and home
shopping retailers. Our enhanced range and offer was well
received by retailers and the forum was a great platform for
us to demonstrate the benefits of a complete end to
end manufacturing and home delivery package, as
well as the practical day-to-day website support we
can offer. The relaunch of the children’s Billy (left)
and Emma (below) trundle bed excited many
retailers.’
Visit: www.airsprungbeds.co.uk
Hush From Airsprung: ‘Designed to be
an extension to the established Airsprung
range, we presented our new offer –
Hush from Airsprung. Not only does this
give retailers something truly original to
market, but also enables them to utilise
the tested benefits of swift production
and home delivery. The new product
formats from Hush from Airsprung gives
retailers access to popular features such
as luxury memory foam, superior pocket
springs, sophisticated zoned systems and
materials rich in wool and cotton,’ says
Lisanti.
‘Our new ViVo rolled pocket mattress
impressed retailers with its comfort and
the value it represented when offered on
a next day delivery. The Pocket Contour
system (right) is a new development for
Airsprung. The key difference between
this and the other, more familiar zoning
solutions is that the zones work perfectly
with the shape of the body. More
importantly, they are so discreet that
there is generally no awareness of
zoning, meaning that the bed is
extremely comfortable without being too
conspicuously zoned.’
Visit: www.hush-collection.com
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Gainsborough Beds: ‘We launched
a range at the show from our
Natural Collection and also a
promotional trio under the Windsor
Bed Company, which we received
so much positive response to,
resulting in our best launch for
many years. The Natural Collection
is a range of handmade beds using
the finest quality materials and
loose upholstery to produce beds of
the highest order. A range of new
bases in pastel colours was added
to the existing swatch, further
enhancing the offer. Our new
collection of headboards completed
the transition from last year’s range
and the efforts the team has put in
over the past months was rewarded
by the number of people we met
with and orders taken during the
show,’ says Lisanti. Pictured is
Lancaster.
Visit: www.gainsborough-beds.co.uk
Gainsborough Sofa Beds: ‘The
main focus at the show in this
area was our award-winning Sofa
Bed Choice collection, which was
launched in April. The response
was fantastic with many retailers
commenting that it was the most
interesting thing they had seen at
the show. With innovative
product development and
marketing material, including an
interactive website, the whole
package gave retailers something
they can’t find anywhere else in
sofabeds. We also introduced our
first clic-clac sofabed and we
were extremely pleased with the
resulting sales. This is a product
that will be permanently stocked
to provide quick delivery,’ says
Lisanti.
Visit: www.gainsborough-
beds.co.uk/sofa-beds/index.htm
Hush-a-Bye: ‘Hush-a-Bye introduced the
Options range that offers retailers over 40
different SKUs from just a couple of
placements on their floors. With retail
space at a premium and every inch so
precious, this new concept really struck a
chord with so many of our retailers. Not
only was it important to get the product
right but this concept needed, and will
have, attractive in-store POS to back it up.
‘In addition to Options, we refreshed our
two bestselling models: Cambridge and
Westbourne. The Dreamnight label was
launched offering our retailers a value
range of products but with the standard of
quality and service they have come to
expect from the Hush-a-Bye stable. The
range is available with a choice of base
colours and complementary headboards
that make them hugely appealing to ever-
demanding consumers who are looking at
the bed as a piece of furniture to fit in with
their bedroom design’, says Lisanti.
Pictured is Ortho Supreme.
Visit: www.hushabyebeds.co.uk
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SnapshotsTalk from the stands ���
Beardow Adams is the UK’s largest
manufacturer of hot melt adhesives and
provides a high performance range for the
mattress industry globally.
Tel: 01908 574 000
National Bed Federation Manufacturer of
the Year, Burgess Beds, celebrated the success
of its third time at The Bed Show. ‘The show
has opened so many doors for us which along
with this award has more than contributed
towards our plans for growth. We are looking
forward to the next year,’ says Andy Jackson,
Burgess Beds md.
Tel: 01706 212 731
New releases from Furmanac at the show included
the Hestia Signature 1000 and the Z range of luxurious
mattresses, while MiBed featured the Eminence and
Verona, all proving popular with retailers.
Tel: 01384 408 844
Global Material Sourcing specialises in
sourcing bespoke components for UK and Irish
manufacturers. MGS takes the risk out of doing
business in Asia with offices in China, Malaysia
and Vietnam.
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Highly Commended position in the manufacturer
category of the NBF awards, which recognised Hypnos’
fantastic growth record and inspirational commitment
to the environment. But it was Hypnos’ exciting new
luxury beds and the Royal Comfort Collection that filled
the order book.
Tel: 01844 348 200
Visitors took up Shire Beds’ offer to
‘come along and have a cuppa and a chat’
as it showed its extensive bed ranges, all
underpinned by its philosophy that good
design is a necessity and quality doesn’t
have to be expensive.
Shire Beds, tel: 01924 439 898
Stuart Jones is looking forward to the coming year
with the appointment of a new md, Alan Bennett, who
has held senior positions within the furniture industry.
He replaces Bob Mitchell who is handing over during
the next few months.
Tel: 01903 773 225
Vi-Spring pioneered the use of pocket
springs, and patented this in 1901, beginning
over a century of bed making. At the show two
models were launched – the Kingsbridge and
Dartington. Both beds use only the finest natural
and sustainable upholstery fillings, including
British fleece wool and South American horsetail.
Tel: 01752 366 311
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1 Bonaldo’s Basket stands out for its large headboard with its
rounded sides and which, as its name suggests, creates an
enveloping niche that makes the bed both inviting and
original. Basket is also available in a storage version and the
fabric, leather or eco-leather upholstery covers are fully
removable.
Visit: www.bonaldo.it
2 Sweet Dreams’ Lawford in pine comes in two colour effects,
oak and dark mahogany (pictured). The bed frame, in two
sizes, features a traditional, extra-wide slatted base and four
drawers within the frame. A wardrobe, four-drawer chest and
bedside cabinet with dovetailed joints and drop handles,
complete the range.
Tel: 01282 830 033
3 Serene Furnishings’ Ethan, part of the Precious Metals
Collection, captures the romantic appeal of the Victorian era
with hand-poured castings, a sweeping top rail and sturdy
bedposts combined in opulent fashion. It has a choice of four
nostalgic finishes, four sizes and two base heights.
Visit: www.serenefurnishings.co.uk
4 Dormeo Octaspring has joined forces with Italian bedding
company Frette, to produce two exclusive, limited edition
sateen cotton bedlinen collections. The San Francisco
collection was inspired by the geometrical shapes of high
fashion couture while Victory is inspired by traditional
European design with lace details creating a more feminine,
romantic and delicate look.
Visit: www.octaspring.co.uk
5 Offering the latest in personalised comfort and support,
Sleep Better by Carpenter’s Spring Link mattress is
manufactured using premium density combustion modified
foam on the base. The core is a deluxe memory foam layer,
incorporating the Spring Link design that enhances airflow
and flexibility.
Tel: 01457 892 400
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