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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Ikea’s Kitchen Trend Update for Autumn Winter
Swedish interior designer Mikael Berryman has worked for IKEA since 1998, completing stints in Sweden, New York, China and Russia.
He is now IKEA UK & Ireland’s interior design expert. This season IKEA is launching three new stylish and on-trend kitchen ranges.
Here he gives us his insider tips as to the kitchen trends for Autumn/Winter:
“If you want to vary the style in your kitchen and use colour combinations to create a contrast, then the new RUBRIK turquoise glass accent doors and drawer fronts are the perfect addition to inject exciting colour and materials into the room.
Combine them in any way you like – it’s a simple way to create a kitchen with originality that expresses your personality. Turquoise is a colour that most people respond to positively.
It’s universally flattering and appeals to both men and women.â€
Featured here is the RAMSJÖ white with FAKTUM frame-kitchen.
Priced at: £3575.00.
“Light pink is a shade not often used in kitchen design. But the cool tones of the new APPLAD pink doors and drawer fronts make for a very subtle use of a colour.
It goes well with high-gloss or matt white finishes, such as the ABSTRAKT high-gloss white kitchen range, but also well with darker tones because the classic nature of the colour.
The colour can be seen coming through in everything from fashion to interiors this season, so why not impress your friends with this on-trend style.â€
“Finally, in our more traditional style group, we see the launch of the RAMSJO range, available in white and black finishes. Having listened to our customers’ feedback, we developed a traditional looking Swedish kitchen, which was also suited to UK and Irish customers. On the traditional front, it’s a breath of fresh air because it’s simple and
classic without being fussy.â€
Top tip:
Don’t forget – IKEA kitchens are easy to update by simply replacing doors and drawer fronts.
With the RUBRIK and APPLAD ranges, you can think about changing the style of your kitchen , without replacing the whole thing and having to spend a fortune.
Read more about : Fitted Kitchens, Ikea Furniture, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Furniture
Raw Diamonds by Us
MENU has introduced a new collaboration with Danish design-comet Design by Us. The result is a set of unique and exotic crockery.
The first design in this new collection is Raw Diamonds, a set consisting of thermo cup, espresso thermo cup, vase, plate and bowl – cool and truly original crockery for a great breakfast.
For the design Menu has teamed up with Design by Us – a Danish design company with an international reputation for original and outstanding interior design.
Read more about : Tableware
Wonderful Wood From Aston Matthews
Aston Matthews is bringing the beauty of real wood to the bathroom.
The new Artline is a comprehensive collection of solid teak furniture, including consoles for both single or twin basins, mirrors and shelf units.
There are both floor standing and wall-mounted options with a choice of door style, wood or stone countertop.
Read more about : Bathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Taps, Bathroom Vanity Units, Bathtubs
OTTo Style Becomes Child’s Play With bloom
The OTTo, a play table with matching chairs, provides the perfect place to play in style.
With its space-saving design, otto makes playing, learning and exploring fun while fitting seamlessly into a contemporary home.
Crafted from patented stylewoodâ„¢, the ergonomic chairs fit neatly under the table along with the sliding art-and-play tables at each end.
Read more about : Childs Furniture, Contemporary Furniture
Extra Texture – With “Stoneskin†From Devon Stone
Surface Texture is key this season.
Colours will come and go, pattern will ebb and flow but texture will triumph, when it comes to adding interest and dimension to an interior.
And unlike modish colours and pattern, this trend has staying power.
Read more about : Home Interiors, Stone Flooring
New Essence Remotes Make Digital TV Easier To Control
A range of four low cost universal remotes has been launched by market leader One For All, to help make digital TV easier to control.
Essence 2 costs just £12.99 and features ‘combi-control’. It will operate the TV and set top box at the same time – there’s no need to change modes, let alone switch between two different remotes.
The Essence range is really easy to programme too. To set up a Samsung TV, for example, just press the ‘Magic’ key, press the ‘TV’ key, then press and hold the ‘7’ digit until the TV switches off. That’s it! This three button SimpleSet system, works for all the most popular brands. No more searching for code numbers, you’ll be up and running in minutes.
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Entertainment
Roca’s Most Luxurious Bathing Experiences
Taking a bath goes back as far as ancient Rome and has always been regarded as something of a luxury.
Soaking in the tub lowers your stress levels and gives you a chance to take a deep breath and put things into perspective.
Roca is presenting four of its most luxurious bathing experiences, to fit every home and bathing style, from the latest in technology to the most classic centre-piece.
Read more about : Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Suites, Bathtubs
Piccolo Palazzo – A New Home Furnishings Enterprise
A lifelong passion for home furnishings, has resulted in a Midlands mother and daughter team creating their own home interiors business.
Lisa Kennedy and her mother Mary Parker, based in Meriden, near Solihull, have created Piccolo Palazzo, (Italian for Little Palace), which specialises in providing stylish, upmarket products and furniture for the home as well as gift ideas.
Lisa, who holds an interior design qualification from the National Design Academy in Nottingham said: “We have been developing the idea for the business for some time and following my Mum’s retirement, and the overwhelming response from family and friends, we felt the time was right to take the plunge. We were also encouraged by the Government’s budget announcement, which supports entrepreneurship.â€
Read more about : Home Interiors, Web Sites
Free Halo iPhone App Available To Download Now
Putting control of your home in the palm of your hand.
Following the successful launch of its Halo self-install IP home security product & service, Intamac Systems Ltd has announced the availability of the supporting Home Halo iPhone® application.
Available now as a free download from the iTunes® store, Home Halo provides iPhone users with the ability to easily monitor, manage and control their connected home devices from anywhere in the world, directly using their handset.
Read more about : Burglar Alarms, Home Automation, Security Cameras, Security Services
Amberley China & Woburn Cutlery – The Perfect Dining Duo
Dorma serves up a tabletop treat this Autumn/Winter with the ultimate dining duo – Amberley crockery and Woburn cutlery.
The two ranges combine sophistication and contemporary styling, complementing each other perfectly:
Amberley is made from fine bone china and the range features hand applied platinum edging; ideal for a delicious dinner party, or just an afternoon with friends.
 Amberley features a dinner plate, side plate, bowl, mug, teacup and saucer and also comes with the option of a sugar bowl and creamer and an elegant salt and pepper set.
Prices start from £7.99 for a teacup and saucer. Boxed gift sets include: Salt and pepper set £9.99, creamer and sugar bowl set £15.99, a pair of mugs £15.99, side plate £31.99, dinner plate £39.99, or bowl £31.99 (all come in boxed sets of 4).
Woburn is a versatile cutlery range perfect for everyday use, but this design really comes into its own when entertaining.
The simple design features a smooth vertical line detail carved into the centre of the handle; the bright stainless steel finish complements Amberley’s soft platinum tone to perfection.
Woburn is made from the highest grade of stainless steel ensuring the range lasts the test of time and is rust free. Each piece is also branded ‘Dorma’ – the true mark of quality. Available in either 24 or 44 piece boxed set. The 44 piece set comes with additional flatware pieces, including two serving spoons. Woburn comes with a lifetime guarantee.
One size available in Box size W 25cm (10″) x L 9cm (4″) x H 20cm (8″) Price: £59.99 (24 pieces) pr £89.99 44 pieces)
As with all of Dorma’s crockery and cutlery ranges, Amberley and Woburn are prettily presented in a stunning matt white and gold gift box, making it a perfet present for food lovers, or simply for those who like to dine in..
The Dorma brand will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2011.
Since 2009 Dorma has been working to launch new ‘stores within stores’ and now has over 26 dedicated ‘Dorma Centres’ nationwide.
Read more about : Tableware