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Coastal Californian-style home in Sussex by the Sea

July 5, 2023

Award-winning luxury interior design studio, Tailored Living Interiors, showcases its creativity and design expertise within a large Californian-style beach house in the beautiful coastal village of West Wittering, Sussex.

This 3-bedroom property, which offers direct access to the immaculate sandy beach of West Wittering, has breathtaking views of the Solent and Chichester Harbour. Benefiting from Tailored Living’s comprehensive interior design service, the homeowners commissioned the company to provide a complete design and project coordination of their luxury home. Gloria Sanchez, founder & managing Director at Tailored Living Interiors explains,

“The property is nestled in the picturesque village of West Wittering and having collaborated with this client 6 years ago on their London home, we were their default choice when selecting an interior designer for this new project.”

When considering the brief and how the project went Gloria explained “Our client brief was to create a relaxed and cohesive beach vibe with an effortless, laid-back luxury feel. Thankfully, the timeline for the execution of this project was perfect because the client had previous experience with how we operate, which meant they understood the importance of the planning process. Duly, we were given 9 months prior to the date they wanted to start building works on this project which allowed ample time to ensure the clients’ requirements, preferences and budgetary constraints were reviewed as many times as required prior to works commencing.”

Discussing any issues or problems that may have arisen during the project Gloria comments, “Despite some initial concerns about managing the interior design project from a geographical distance, the overall process turned out to be smoother than expected. The trust and rapport established early on between the interior designer and contractors significantly contributed to the project’s smooth execution.

“Open lines of communication, mutual understanding, and frequent collaboration fostered a sense of teamwork, despite the physical distance. The constant exchange of ideas, suggestions, and feedback, along with the prompt resolution of any challenges that arose, played a critical role in keeping the project running smoothly.”

This coastal Californian-style home features the following design elements by Tailored Living:

• ENTRYWAY: Upon arrival, you are greeted by a light and airy Californian-style lobby area with Nordic-inspired tones and texture by taking a ‘less is more’ approach. Neutral painted walls lay a foundation throughout the home for the clients chosen accent colour, matt black. A modern black bench seat sits beneath a picture window with made to order African mudcloth geometric print cushions, and jute storage baskets to keep everyday essentials like a picnic blanket (or brolly) neat and tidy.

• DINING AREA: This open-plan dining room offers an alfresco dining experience for up to 8 friends and family, providing instant access to the beach and open-plan kitchen, which features complementary off-white Shaker-style cabinets, grey/black worktops, and tactile rope and metal hardware. The large table seats four on wish-bone style chairs on each side for a clear view of the gardens, as well as keep a free passage around the table when serving guests. To finish, two rattan pendant lights are suspended overhead to provide gentle illumination when dining and draw on the organic materials so true of Californian-style beach house interiors.

• LIVING ROOM: In the main living area, a fabric roll arm Lawson sofa creates the perfect space to relax and unwind, with a turned wood accent table and black metal and rattan wall light that’s ideal when reading or highlighting the framed sea coral prints. Comfort was a key ingredient in the living room, as the cool air from the ocean is inevitable. Plush upholstery combined with a neutral colour palette and raw materials all come together to create a warm, inviting space for the homeowners to enjoy day or night.

• MEZZANINE: Echoing the same clean and pure aesthetic, an intimate mezzanine level provides easy access to the main sleeping quarters, as well as make great use of the sloping ceiling with the addition of extra seating beneath the eaves. Simple yet distinct artwork adorns the walls and yet again embraces the coastal theme with driftwood fish wall art and three frames that form a black and white digital print of a humpback whale. The small oak bench seat is classically timeless and is designed and the bleached strata oak wood flooring is the ultimate finishing touch, helping to create a truly organic feel from a white and wood interior.

• BEDROOMS: Offering spectacular ocean views from the first floor, each bedroom features a statement wall-hung dressing table, which is suspended from the ceiling to make it look as though it’s floating. The master bedroom features a freestanding four-poster bed, with two guest bedrooms featuring a full-size double in one and a generous single bed in the other. Furniture includes a series of retro rocker-style chairs, bedside units and a chest of drawers

• WC: Defined by the iconic Beach Huts Nautical wallpaper in Driftwood by Sanderson, this bijoux cloakroom offers the perfect marriage of old and new. The muted vintage backdrop of the British seaside is carried through to the 2-drawer vanity unit in satin grey with white ceramic sink and for contrast, matt black fixtures and fittings finish the look.

The homeowner comments, “The trust and rapport established early on between the interior designer and contractors significantly contributed to the project’s smooth execution. Open lines of communication, mutual understanding, and frequent collaboration fostered a sense of teamwork, despite the physical distance. The constant exchange of ideas, suggestions, and feedback, along with the prompt resolution of any challenges that arose, played a critical role in keeping the project running smoothly.”

Designed and curated by Tailored Living Interiors, a fully bespoke turn-key project like this coastal Californian-style home in Sussex is priced on request.

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CRL bespoke shower screens in elegant antique brass

July 5, 2023

CRL Bespoke Shower Screens are making waves in the bathroom this year as Antique Brass mixes classic and modern styles for a versatile finish.

Defined by copper and golden undertones, this unique finish is designed to create the aged look of a brass product that has been installed for many years. Antique Brass is popular as it matches easily with other colours and works well in modern or traditional spaces.

Giving a vintage character to any space, the Antique Brass finish fashioned on hardware on the CRL frameless shower screen collection brings a sense of warmth and personality to an otherwise minimalist space.

The finish also works harmoniously with the many wall surface options within the Bespoke Shower portfolio, which can be fabricated along with the glass screen for the perfect fit in any situation.

Antique Brass is just one of 13 shower hardware finish options available from CRL, with the range also boasting 10 styles of frameless shower screens and a wide range of Ceralsio and Inalco MDi surfaces for a complete shower solution from a single source.

A revolution in shower and wet room design, CRL Bespoke Shower Screens combine the latest innovations in CRL shower hardware with its luxury CRL Stone surfaces, for streamlined, hotel-inspired design in any bathroom. It enables retailers to offer their customers three key elements – glass, hardware and large format surfaces – tailor-made to fit, rather than a pre-configured shower from a single source that requires work-arounds.

CRL bespoke shower screens in elegant antique brass

For more details visit www.crlbespokeshowerscreens.co.uk or call 01706 863600.

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HIX 2023 theme announced: ‘A room with a point of view’

July 5, 2023

Registration is open for HIX 2023 – Europe’s hotel design event. Back for 2023, the event brings the hospitality design community together again for a two-day celebration of everything that makes hotels great.

This year’s theme is A room with a point of view – it is all about people, progress and perspective. Guided by the new ideas and voices set to define the next era of hospitality design, a programme of talks, installations, parties, and exhibitions promises to showcase the latest and greatest hospitality interior experiences.

Register here for free for HIX 2023 at London’s BDC on 16 & 17 November.

Click the link to view the 2022 Show Review.

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Neoperl WATERTRAIN® – time-saving & pre-approved

July 5, 2023

WATERTRAIN® is a new flexible kit that speeds up the design process for tap manufacturers, providing all the required pipework for various tap shapes and sizes.

WATERTRAIN® is also pre-approved by IAPM and KIWA, saving manufacturers the time and cost of gaining individual product approvals and offering reassurance on quality.

Watertrain® is a standard polymer waterway that can be installed into taps of any shape or material, and it uses established technology that separates the tap body from water contact, preventing any migration of toxic metals from the faucet body into the drinking water. It provides the tap manufacturer with a safe, hygienic, flexible, and cost-efficient waterway from angle valve to aerator.

The polymer tubes can be cut to length to fit various sized tap bodies giving great flexibility and it enables the manufacturer to keep less stock by standardising components. There is no need for the additional cost of plastic moulding tools, due to the flexibility of the cut-to-length polymer tubes. They are also simple and fast to assemble using snap and push fit connections. This new Watertrain® will work on washbasin, kitchen or touchless taps and with a selection of Neoperl aerators offering optimised performance for stream pattern and flow rate.

Martin Doll, systems category manager at Neoperl said of this innovation “Watertrain® is a self-contained standalone waterway for faucets/taps. It is pre-approved by institutes so our manufacturer customers can use it for any taps that they are producing. They no longer need to seek separate approvals for hygienic drinking water or for the mechanical tests. So, it offers a full-service package for our customers and that’s very attractive. When demonstrated at the ISH trade show the response was tremendous.”

Check out more details at https://www.neoperl.com/global/en/home/products/innovations/watertrain/ Another product solution exclusively from the Neoperl Group.

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Go certified and go green

July 5, 2023

Today, Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, outlines the importance of sustainable practices for bathroom manufacturers.

British consumers are increasingly showing a heightened environmental consciousness, as evidenced by supermarkets abandoning plastic packaging and the fashion industry favouring longer-lasting products rather than ‘fast fashion’. In line with these positive developments, examining the environmental impact of furnishings and decor within bathroom projects and exploring how we can mitigate it more effectively is essential.

Fortunately, making sustainable choices in bathroom design is simpler than you might imagine. When considering products made from wood or board, such as vanity units, fitted furniture and wall panels, it is highly recommended to prioritise items crafted from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified timber and board.

I recently spoke with Rosie Teasdale, executive director of the FSC, as part of the BMA’s Sustainability Forum, which took place during the InstallerSHOW 2023 event. She explained that their independent endorsement verifies ethical and sustainable sourcing practices for wood-based products, ranging from paper to timber. By opting for FSC-certified goods and products made with certified materials, you can be confident that your purchase was manufactured responsibly and ethically, with due consideration for people, wildlife, and the environment.

The significance of choosing FSC-certified products for your bathroom design cannot be overstated. Without it, verifying whether a product has been created using timber sourced from well-managed and ethically operated forests is impossible.

However, opting for products that utilise FSC-certified supplies offers several advantages. Not only does it help reduce our carbon footprint, it indicates a company’s commitment to responsible sourcing, often translating to greater care in their production processes. Consequently, the result is higher-quality pieces that boast increased durability.

As bathrooms become more compact, the demand for bathroom furniture is rising, driven by the need for efficient storage solutions. Finding bathroom furniture made with FSC-certified materials is readily achievable, as numerous retailers offer a wide range of furniture styles and finishes, often accompanied by lifetime guarantees.

Another noteworthy trend is the growing use of wall panels and coverings as an alternative to traditional ceramic tiles. The extensive range of finishes, combined with the ease and speed of installation, contributes to their popularity. Moreover, these wall panels are more easily recyclable at the end of their lifespan and, with no grouting, are easier to clean and maintain.

Therefore, if you seek an eco-friendly approach to your bathroom designs while still enjoying premium furniture and wall panels that stand the test of time, you must ensure that the products you choose are produced using FSC-certified materials.

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Houzz reveals 12 emerging home design trends

July 3, 2023

Home renovation and design platform, Houzz.co.uk has identified the top emerging interior and exterior design trends based on the latest search insights* from its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and renovation professionals.

The trends reflect a desire to keep energy-related costs down, how the Daisy Jones & The Six effect might be impacting our interiors and a need to create some separation in our spaces.

Getting Industrial in the Kitchen

Kitchens are usually a strong indicator of current trends, and an increase in searches for industrial-style kitchens (up by 99%) indicates where homeowners are looking next.

With their easy-to-clean surfaces and high-traffic durability, they’re a good choice for busy households. With associated features like ‘stainless steel worktop/splashback’, ‘exposed beams’ and ‘open kitchen shelving’ all more than doubling we’re likely to see a more commercial vibe in kitchens over the next few years.

Stainless steel worktop/splashback – 179%
Exposed beams – 166%
Open kitchen shelving – 136%
Industrial kitchen – 99%
Polished concrete – 23%

1970s Revival

1970s-influenced interiors have been trending for a while now, but this summer they’re set to really dominate – maybe it’s the Daisy Jones & the Six effect that has us feeling nostalgic for the richness of 70s decor. Searches for ‘eclectic’ and ‘retro’ design inspiration have risen by more than 2x, along with searches for ‘mustard yellow sofa’, ‘dark wood flooring’ and ‘quirky wallpaper’ (all up 2x). Some of the more extreme elements of 1970s style have also popped up on the radar, with searches for ‘sunken bath’ more than doubling.

Orange – 259%
Eclectic – 157%
Mustard yellow sofa – 139%
Dark wood flooring – 132%
Sunken bath – 117%
Retro – 109%
Quirky wallpaper – 99%

Contemporary Wildlife Gardens

An interesting pairing seems to be growing in our outdoor spaces. While homeowners are still searching for ways to create a practical and contemporary living space outdoors, with searches for ‘contemporary patios’ up a staggering 21x, we’re also seeing a rising interest in wildlife gardening and growing vegetables.

Searches for ‘outdoor decor items’ and ‘outdoor living/dining’ both increased by more than half, alongside this, searches for ‘railway sleeper beds’ and ‘wildlife garden’ rose by more than 5x. ‘Vegetable garden’ and ‘ponds’ also saw a rise of 61% and 29%, respectively.

Contemporary patios – 2,061%
Railway sleeper beds – 498%
Wildlife garden – 423%
Outdoor decor items – 95%
Outdoor living/dining – 61%
Vegetable garden – 61%
Ponds – 29%

A Degree of Separation

After years of loving open-plan living, we’re increasingly seeing homeowners seeking out solutions to help divide up spaces, with searches for several different types of room dividers making it into the rising search trends. Glazing is proving to be a popular choice among homeowners who want to create separate spaces that still feel connected, with ‘internal glass window’ and ‘internal glass door’ both up significantly year over year.

Kitchen peninsula – 136%
Internal glass window – 77%
Partition wall – 51%
Room divider – 47%
Internal glass door – 39%

Big Personality

The interest in cottage-style interiors, characterised by the use of pattern, colour and vintage items remains steadfast. However, it looks set to be combined with a more playful approach, with several searches indicating a desire to create unique and individual spaces. ‘Vintage decor items’ spiked by more than 6x compared to the same period last year and ‘William Morris pattern’ also saw a significant increase, while searches for ‘colourful rooms’ and ‘wall art’ rose too. Intriguingly, searches for ‘secret door’ also more than doubled.

Vintage decor items – 569%
William Morris pattern – 144%
Secret door – 140%
Country cottage interiors – 136%
Kitchen dresser – 129%
Colourful rooms – 98%
Wall art – 57%

Climate-influenced Updates

The 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study highlighted the increased focus on energy efficiency, with almost half of homeowners citing it as highly important when renovating, rising sharply since 2020. With a changing climate coupled with rising energy prices, it’s perhaps unsurprising that searches on Houzz mirror these findings, with ‘insulation’, ‘heat pump’ and ‘solar panels’ all increasing year on year (up 100%, 99% and 28%, respectively). ‘External cladding’, which not only improves the appearance of a house but also helps to provide further insulation, rose by a third.

Insulation – 100%
Heat pump – 99%
External cladding – 32%
Solar panels – 28%

Hobbyists

Hobbies, and making space for them at home, seems to be a top priority for homeowners, with searches for creative spaces like ‘sewing room’, up an impressive 2.5x and ‘workshop’ and ‘craft room’ also rising significantly this year. ‘Music studio’ and ‘reading nook’ both rose by more than a third and the sporty among us are increasingly seeking out ‘bike storage’ solutions.

Sewing room – 179%
Workshop – 82%
Craft room – 75%
Bike storage – 70%
Music studio – 45%
Reading nook – 33%

Luxurious Bathrooms

Bathrooms continue to be a popular space to upgrade, with more than a quarter of renovating homeowners improving theirs in 2022, according to the 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study. Homeowners are seeking out warm, comforting spaces, with the search term ‘rustic bathroom’ shooting up by more than 5x. We’ve also seen showers continue to rise in their popularity over baths, with searches for ‘shower enclosures’ quadrupling and ‘shower niche’ up 77%.

Rustic bathroom – 444%
Shower enclosures – 318%
Luxury bathroom – 109%
Shower niche – 77%
Spa bathroom – 61%
Bathroom lighting – 55%

Hosting Guests Again

Brits are feeling sociable, with searches indicating that they’re busy readying their homes for guests. Both ‘guest bathroom’ and ‘extendable dining table’ saw more than triple the amount of searches compared to the same period last year and ‘murphy bed’ more than doubled.

Guest bathroom – 290%
Extendable dining table – 283%
Murphy bed – 179%
Guest room – 91%

Preserving Charm and Character

With many homes in the UK ageing (according to the 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study 47% of the surveyed homeowners live in homes built in 1940 or earlier), preserving the charm and character of these buildings is a high priority among homeowners on Houzz. The search terms ‘listed building’ and ‘Georgian house’ shot up 2.5x and 2x, respectively, and ‘Victorian terrace’ increased by more than half.

Restoring and repairing period details and decor is also growing more important to homeowners, with searches for ‘furniture repair’ seeing a huge rise, up 9.5x. Searches for design elements linked to period properties, such as ‘ceiling rose’, also saw a spike.

Furniture repair – 877%
Listed building – 151%
Georgian house – 107%
Victorian terrace – 56%
Ceiling rose – 39%

Kerb Appeal

This year homeowners are paying closer attention to the exterior of their homes with front doors in the spotlight. Searches for ‘double front doors’ rose an impressive 6.5x and ‘modern front door’ was up 4.5x. First impressions clearly count with a notable uptick in searches for ‘timber cladding’, ‘grey windows’, ‘porches’ and ‘front garden’ (up 89%, 74%, 50% and 48%, respectively). And to hide any eyesores, searches for ‘bin cover solution’ saw a massive 6.5x rise.

Double front doors – 551%
Bin cover solution – 364%
Modern front door – 353%
Timber cladding – 89%
Grey windows – 74%
Porches – 50%
Front garden – 48%

Comfort Above All Else

For homeowners on Houzz, how a home feels is seemingly just as important as how it looks, with searches for ‘cosy’ more than tripling compared to the same period last year. As homeowners seek out these cosy spaces, associated terms like ‘beige sofa’, which is up a whopping 9x, ‘armchair’, ‘neutral colour schemes’ and ‘curved sofa’ have all been rising. Searches for ‘carpet’ are also up by 69%.

Beige sofa – 806%
Cosy – 253%
Armchair – 178%
Neutral colour schemes – 124%
Curved sofa – 109%
Carpet – 69%

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USE LESS: ‘Use the label’ urges the UWLA

July 3, 2023

Responding to the news that water bills are set to get the most considerable increase in almost 20 years from April, the Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) targets consumers with a ‘USE LESS – USE THE LABEL’ campaign.

Yvonne Orgill, MD at the UWLA, says, “Given the current cost of living crisis, this proposed increase in annual bills, taking an annual water bill for an average household in England and Wales to £448, will have a big impact on households.”

“We want to help households make informed choices over their use of water in the home and encourage them to seek out products that carry the Unified Water Label. We are fortunate in that manufacturers have introduced innovative products that provide the opportunity to use less water, without compromising on functionality. With more and more companies coming on board to support the Unified Water Label, and promote these products, it is easier than ever to find them. The information provided on the Unified Water Label can help consumers make informed choices when it comes to selecting new, or upgrading existing water using products, in the home.

“The UWLA website has a wealth of information which is easy for consumers to access. There is an extensive directory of products to help find water-efficient products that meet different household needs.

“Just a few changes can make a significant impact. For example, old water guzzling WC’s, could be wasting around 4 billion litres of water per year. Homes that upgrade to a modern WC could immediately make a significant saving in water usage. Toilet flushing is one of the easiest ways to save water in the home. Modern dual-flush cistern WC’s are readily available. There are more than 3,000 WC’s that carry the Unified Water Label listed on the UWLA website.

“Another product switch that could have an immediate impact is the shower. Typically a shower may be using 12 litres a minute, research shows that a typical shower time is 7 minutes; giving a total of 84 litres used by just the one shower. Choosing a state-of-the-art shower that uses 10 litres a minute, or a recirculating shower that may use as little as 2.5 litres per minute, can reduce this total significantly. In addition, spending less time in the shower, say 4 minutes, can further reduce usage. A 4 minute shower using 10 litres per minute equates to only 40 litre, less than half of the 84 litres of the current typical shower and less than a third of the daily target of 125 litres per person.

“We urge our members, partners and supporters to work with us to help promote our message ‘USE THE LABEL – USE LESS’ – visit the UWLA website to find out how you can help – www.uwla.eu.”

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Made Smarter whitepaper to accelerate net zero

June 30, 2023

Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME manufacturers in the furniture industry accelerate their net zero plans.

‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’ is a practical guide to industry’s biggest challenge and opportunity.

The free-to-download document from the government-backed and industry-led technology adoption programme, aims to simplify a complex and fast-evolving topic by demystifying some of the terminology and analysing the latest research.

The whitepaper offers insights about how various technologies enable manufacturing and engineering businesses to make things smarter and greener while powering growth and creating new highly skilled jobs.

The whitepaper showcases makers who have started their decarbonisation journeys with Made Smarter, including Crystal Doors In Rochdale.

It also signposts manufacturers to other initiatives, including Race to Zero, a campaign led by the United Nations, and the SME Climate Hub, a non-profit global initiative that empowers companies with tips and tools, including its Business Carbon Calculator.

Donna Edwards, director of Made Smarter’s North West Adoption Programme, said: “Manufacturing is vital to the UK economy and our daily lives. But it also has a colossal impact on our environment.

“The pressure and scrutiny on the sector to be more sustainable is ramping up, and coming from all directions. It is our biggest challenge, but it is also a significant opportunity.

“Decarbonisation is not a distraction. It is an imperative. Talk needs to stop and make way for action and a concerted commitment to change. UK manufacturing must get behind the mantra that the future is decarbonised and digital.

“Made Smarter is committed to help small and medium sized makers get there with vision, technology, leadership and collaboration. Our hope is that our ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation’ whitepaper will become a valuable part of any manufacturer’s toolkit to support their net zero journey.”

Over the last four years, Made Smarter has provided impartial, tailored and expert advice to thousands of manufacturers of every size and shape, and from every sector.

Digital transformation workshops offer practical steps towards digitisation and a clear digital roadmap to follow. There is also funding to help SMEs invest in technology and a variety of support to enable businesses to adapt to the green skills and digital leadership a net zero future demands.

Donna Edwards added: “In recent years we’ve seen technology play an incredibly important part in tackling disruptive and emerging challenges. It has helped businesses navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and recover, negotiate supply chain disruption and labour shortages, as well as focus on solutions to mitigate the energy crisis.

“For the climate emergency, digitalisation offers manufacturers a huge opportunity to deliver operational efficiencies, decarbonise heat and power, optimise design and materials, and improve logistics and transport, benefitting their business, their bottom line and the environment. Then there is the reputational gain which helps secure customer loyalty, as well as attract new talent and investment.

“While decarbonisation might feel overwhelming, and it is by no means a simple task, it is vital manufacturers recognise they are not alone. Combating climate change demands collaboration, and that is exactly what Made Smarter is here for.”

To download the whitepaper visit: https://www.madesmarter.uk/resources/decarbonisation-through-digitalisation

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Stone Italiana releases Venantis

June 30, 2023

Stone Italiana has added to its 100% recycled Cosmolite^® range with a new veined collection called Venantis. The collection was created for kitchen worktops, doors, countertops, and cladding surfaces.

The Venantis collection includes six veined colourways, from a soft white to deep black, via a warm beige and an innovative green. Venantis is the ideal choice for specifiers and homeowners looking for new and distinctive products of high recycled content and exceptional aesthetic quality.

The six colourways are:

Beige Igea – warm beige with brown veining
Black Juno – deep black with white veining
Green Artemis – dark green with white veining (below middle)
Grey Argo – light grey with brown veining
Grey Titano – mid-grey with white veining (below left)
White Teti – pale cream with brown veining

Since 2020, Stone Italiana has focused on promoting its innovative new material, Cosmolite^® – a high-tech slab material made from inert materials 100% from recycled minerals.

The inert materials are 100% recycled pre-consumer minerals other than quartz. Part of the polymeric binder originates from renewable vegetable sources obtained from non-Genetically Modified (non-GM) and Identity-Preserved (IP) plants.

Stone Italiana focuses on increasing the levels of recycled materials across all their products, creating products that are low VOC and safe for food.

The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by installing photovoltaics and grid economisers at its manufacturing sites. The Stone Italiana Sustainability Report, EPD documentation and all brochures can be downloaded here: https://italianluxurysurfaces.co.uk/downloads/

Stone Italiana materials are available in the UK through Italian Luxury Surfaces at www.italianluxurysurfaces.co.uk and 01753 31 44 44

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Unidrain helps create a ‘rock-star’ bathroom

June 29, 2023

If you were ever to describe a bathroom as cool, this is the epitome, with an added dash of attitude, lots of audacity, and a hint of romance.

When the singer-songwriter Mads Langer, and his wife, top model Julie Lillelund decided to create their dream bathroom, they were looking to merge the unconventional and free-spirited style of bohemian decor with the more edgy, innovative artistic and daring of the avant-garde. Thus, creating their ‘rock-star bathroom’; which is eclectic and decadent, luxurious but practical, fashion-focused yet cosy. This bold-as-brass bathroom is completely unique, and it’s in the brass section where Unidrain plays a leading role.

In 2020 when Mads and Julie moved into their house, they were determined to create a huge bathroom. They assessed the space, and after reallocating several rooms, they converted one of the first-floor bedrooms into what is now their bathroom.

This stunning space is everything they wanted, from the large blue freestanding bathtub, lavender-coloured floor tiles, imposing chandelier, pink sofa, and floral wallpaper to matching curtains. The colour palette and furnishings in the room are all brought into harmonious alignment with the stylish curation of their own beautiful vintage accessories and the well-executed brass detailing.

The couple were involved in all aspects of the bathroom’s interior; their passion for vintage design and choice of products reveals their sureness of style and talent for combining trends, tone, and texture.

The couple are certainly unafraid to challenge design norms and Scandinavian aesthetics: there’s something of Victorian nobility and a hint of French rococo within this bathroom – but the style defies decoding – it’s all their own! However, one thing is certain, your senses are awakened when you enter this room.

Room for all the family in the deluxe shower zone …

The attention to detail came into play with the inclusion of the exclusive brass elements by Unidrain, with their heritage in Danish design they were the ideal solution for the custom-made drain that spans two showers in length. The stylish toilet roll holder and toilet brush are all from Unidrain’s Reframe Collection and their immersion within the design helps to create both a visual balance and continuity in dialogue with the other brass items in the bathroom

Many people – like Mads Langer and Julie Lillelund – have very specific interior design ideas, and it’s often difficult to make these work with standard products. Especially when dealing with family-sized solutions, in such instances extra-long drains bespoke drains are produced to order and they are especially popular. Two drains are combined to form one unit and then one of Unidrain’s grating or panel designs is selected to add to the stylish finish.

If you are looking for what amounts to a bespoke drain then Unidrain’s modular line drain system is a perfect option as it enables the consumer to obtain a solution that deviates from standard dimensions, allowing them to create room for the whole family. It is also perfectly suited for dressing rooms and large bathrooms and can be
finished using any of Unidrain’s designs.

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Unidrain helps create a 'rock-star' bathroom

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