Iconic Interiors are presenting a large range of classic, inspired designs, identifiable from the 60’s through to the 70’s and beyond, to coincide with Andy Warhol’s birthday in August this year.

Iconic Interiors are passionate about immaculately designed contemporary furniture.

They are dedicated to reproducing unique iconic designs, inspired by famous designers such as Robin Day, Josef Hoffmann, Florence Knoll, Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames,Eero Aarnio, Eero Saarinen, Eileen Gray, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer and Verner Panton.

Featured here is the Egg Chair Orange - Designed by Arne Jacobsen:

• Upholstered in Orange Cashmere Wool.

• Rigid foam shell, base has tilt function and a swivel base.

• Dimensions H104, W87 and D77 cm.

• Available upholstered in either wool or full aniline leather.

• Colours available are Red, Orange and Blue Cashmere, Wool or Black, Brown and Tan Leather.

• Priced from £560 Wool or £682 Leather.

The team at Iconic Interiors have a real enthusiasm for interiors and classic design and create clearly identifiable pieces, which look as fresh and modern today as they did in past times.

Authenticity and craftsmanship is of the upmost importance to Iconic Interiors. By working closely with their suppliers, they ensure that every item is of the highest quality and is a faithful reproduction of the original design, resulting in stunning furniture, which will last for many years.

These contemporary classics include chairs (occasional, office and dining), sofas, tables, chaise-longues and day-beds.

To view the complete Iconic Interiors collection of 60/70’s contemporary furniture, please visit the website.

Tel: (0800) 9155 313

The Bow Hammock from Living It Up is beautifully crafted and exudes the height of elegant style.

Designed to complement any garden or patio, this roomy hammock provides the perfect place for an afternoon nap.

The frame is made from treated Larchwood, so that it can be left out in the garden all year round and the canvas can be easily removed for storing to keep it clean.

Tools are provided in the pack for DIY assembly by two people, which takes less than 30 minutes. Priced at: £139.00.

Living It Up supply a range of contemporary furniture for the modern garden. Their rattan garden furniture range is made from a hard-wearing weatherproof material that ensures longevity and low maintenance.

The range includes day beds, outdoor sofas, dining furniture and more, all of which are suitable for the garden or conservatory.

To view the stylish ranges of garden furniture from Living It Up, please visit the website.

Tel: (0116) 269 5960

If you’re looking to buy a new sofa for your home it’s important to consider the type of sofa that will best fit you, your family, your space and your lifestyle.

Buying a sofa is an investment and you will want it to last for years, so selecting one that you can keep clean and maintain is key.

To get you started on your search, upholstery buyer for Furniture Village Pamela Taylor, gives her top tips below on how to choose and maintain the right sofa for you:

1 Where do I start? Choose a sofa that will suit your lifestyle and needs, and obtain advice from an experienced sales consultant.

2 Which Upholstery? Of particular importance in choosing the right sofa is the upholstery - leather or fabric, the style - pillow back or casual back) and the cushion interiors - (fibre, feather or foam):

• Leather: Leather is hard wearing and easy to look after especially with a corrected grain. Dust weekly with a clean, soft colourless cloth (which you should never use for anything else)

• To clean anything off leather, do so with a little pre boiled water, cooled to room temperature and use very sparingly.

• Do not use spray polish or detergents.

• If the leather is Semi Aniline or Aniline, it mustn’t get wet, so use a specialized cream cleaner; for this reason these leathers are not as easy to look after.

• Fabric:

• Fabric is also pretty hard wearing, although it stains easier than leather.

• Dust and dirt fall on our upholstery just as much as on other furniture and can cause fabrics to prematurely wear and fade.

• Careful brushing with a soft brush, then vacuuming using the correct attachment – usually on a weekly basis, can avoid this.

• Velvets and Chenille’s feel fabulous but can flatten with use, and they should definitely be vacuumed and brushed regularly – but always in the direction of the pile.

• Unless you have washable loose covers, it advisable to get a professional to do major cleaning.

• With accidents and spills, act quickly; don’t rub, soak or allow the stain to set in.

• Absorb the spillage in a clean white absorbent cloth and never use washing up liquid or detergents. If you want to use specialist upholstery cleaner, it is advisable to test first on a hidden area.

3. What Style?
When considering what style you want, keep in mind that sofas with pillow backs need more “dressing” (i.e. tidying) than classic backs so if you find that sort of thing tiring, or have a house full of children then a classic back might suit you better.

4) Which Interior?
Choosing the right interiors are crucial and by far the easiest option to look after is foam.
You will need to turn the cushions regularly and rotate where possible - overall foam is your best bet.

However, many of us love the comfort and softness of fibre but these cushions do require some regular attention.
A light plumping just doesn’t work with fibre, as you need to tease out the fibres to retain look and comfort. If you don’t look after these cushions properly, you will lose about 20% of their lift in the first 6-8 weeks!!

5) What size?
It is important to choose the right size and shape sofa for your home.
E.g. if it’s for the corner of a small room, you should measure the exact amount of space you have reserved for it.

Additionally, measure the width of your door to ensure the sofa can pass through and that the space set aside for the sofa compliments its size, whether small or large. (e.g. a smaller sofa for a smaller room or bedroom and a large sofa when you have more space to fill).

Furniture Village has hundreds of sofa and chair shapes, sizes and styles to choose from. Choose seats for one, two, three, four or more, in leather or fabric, wood or chrome, plain or upholstered from leading manufactures.

Please visit the website to view the ranges.

Darlings of Chelsea’s range of designer fabric sofas tap into this Autumn’s berry trend - upholstered in rich plum, aubergine and damson hues.

Update your interior for the new season, using a bold color like purple to create a strong style statement and make a room particularly vibrant, but equally pare it down with chocolate and neutrals to achieve a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

A sumptuous and decadent colour choice for sofas, purples are on trend this autumn, and Darlings of Chelsea are offering these shades in a comprehensive range of classic and modern shapes, suitable for all style tastes:

• The Carla pictured here, is an incredibly comfortable modular sofa with clean lines and a soft modern aesthetic.
• The Domenica Corner Sofa is unusually shaped and ultra modern, and available in a variety of modular configurations. It provides a great option for guests staying over as the nights draw in, as you can easily convert it to a sofa bed.
• The Lauren Modular Sofa is an extremely versatile sofa that can be made to fit a particular space, by changing the number of seat and arm modules, and has recently been updated to include a more traditional button back option.
• The Isabella Sofa with its dramatic curved back and chic velvet upholstery exudes pure luxury, whilst it’s circular shape and high arms make it perfect for snuggling down in.

All of these designs are available in a variety of size and fabric options, as well the option to be create a bespoke sofa to a customer’s own fabric choice.

• Prices:
  Carla, priced from £1100 for a 2 seater.
  Domenica, priced from £1849 for a corner sofa inc. cushions.
  Lauren, priced from £1350 for a 2 seater.
  Isabella, priced from £2069 for a 3 seater inc. 6 cushions.

To view this exciting new range of designer fabric sofas, please visit the Darlings of Chelsea website
Tel: (0207) 371 5745

After a year of careful consumption and toned-down luxury in 2009, Christopher Guy predicts a more confident year in 2010.

Sophisticated style is emerging, taking inspiration from everything from Alice in Wonderland to candy colours and Middle Eastern influences; this is evident in the trend for a touch of the fantastical, pastel shades, sumptuous fabrics and the intricate detailing we’re seeing.

Through the Looking Glass
With the launch of Tim Burton’s recreation of the film‘Alice in Wonderland’ in March 2010, furniture design is playing with oversized and whimsical creations.

This is reflected in bright colours, chairs that envelop us and that are big enough to seat two, along with large dramatic mirrors.

The ordinary is cast-out as we enter the surreal and break away from reality, with unconventional shapes and oversized proportions, something which Christopher Guy is renowned for.

Featured here is the Christopher Guy ‘Love Seat’ priced from £5,304.00 inc VAT, also available in a wide selection of fabrics, colours and finishes. Measures: W184 x D107 x H192 cm.

Arabian Nights
After the Maharaja trend in 2009, the strong geometric patterns of Arabian architecture and design are coming through with the rich culture of the Middle-East influencing design.

Thoroughbred Stud
Studs have transcended from the fashion catwalk onto the interiors platform. Metallic stud detailing combined with tweed and taupe fabrics celebrates a throwback to British-style.
The studded upholstered furniture adds a luxe element seen in
particular on inviting armchairs and also elegant dining chairs.

Purple
Purple, in all spectrums including violet, indigo, iris, lavender and plum
continues to be on-trend in 2010.

The darker regal hues deliver a real wow-factor adding colour and warmth whilst the paler shades such as lavender are softer and more feminine; both palettes create a unique eye-catching style.

Christopher Guy’s multitude of original designs are all hand-carved and available in a wide selection of hand finishes, with a myriad of upholstery fabric and colour choices.

All of the fabulous designs can be viewed on their extensive interactive website.

M&S has created two exciting, new-to-market products that lead the way in furniture-technology design.

The new additions are not only technologically advanced, but are beautiful, contemporary pieces in their own right, seamlessly and stylishly incorporating furniture with technology:

The Navelli Daybed

• This deluxe acoustic daybed has been designed for those who like to surf the net, watch a movie or share their favourite albums with friends - all from the comfort of their own sofa.

• The Navelli Daybed has discreet built-in speakers, hidden within the wrap around headrest, just plug into a laptop or notebook to deliver superb surround sound.

• Handmade in the UK, customers can choose from a huge range of colours in plush fabrics and leathers and settle into ultimate comfort with shape retaining foam seat cushions.

• The daybed is priced from £1799 and comes with five matching scatter cushions- it’s the future way of listening to music in the home.  Size: H111 x W163 x H173cm.

The Sonoma Media-Lifting Unit

• The second intelligent new addition to the furniture range is the Sonoma media-lifting unit.

• A unique and clever design, the unit will electronically store a TV away when it’s not in use, maximising living space and maintaining sleek, clean lines.

• Using the same mechanism as the hugely successful M&S Monroe TV bed, the Sonoma unit plugs into a mains powered wall socket and can be controlled both manually, with a switch on the side of the unit, or by remote control.

• Made from solid American oak, the unit can house a TV up to 40inches wide and can lift a load of up to 100kgs.

• With all this genius and style for just £1399, customers can now buy into the dual living-space trend set to expand over the next decade.

Visit the M&S website for more information and colour/fabric choices.

The Chesterfield sofa is an instantly recognisable sofa design and one that lends itself to both modern and traditional styled homes.

Darlings of Chelsea’s wide range of leather Chesterfield sofas are stunning in rich aged leather, or for a modern take on the design, the ‘Content by Conran Thackery Sofa’ available at Darlings is a stylish choice.

With their distinctive rolled arms, deep buttoned upholstery and nail head trim, the Chesterfield is both an elegant and practical sofa that gives an air of sophistication to your living room.

Each sofa is available in a range of leathers including Darlings of Chelsea’s antique leathers in blue, brown, tan, red and green for that authentic old English look.

However, for those who want a more modern version, plain leathers in chocolate, coffee and caramel are also available, or opt for one in bright red like the Thackery Sofa.

Options available include 2, 3, 4 seater; sofabed, armchair and stool. Prices start from £950 for a 3 seater:

• The Austin Chesterfield is featured here – A traditional leather Chesterfield sofa range, offering top quality, combined with a pleasant appearance and of course great value; many more colours and samples available. Priced at £1,030.00 for a 3 Seater; Low Back Chair £640.00.

• Others include:

• Bronte Chesterfield - £1220.00 for a 3 seater.

• Dickens Chesterfield - £1170.00 for a 3 seater.

• Stamford Chesterfield - £950.00 for a 3 seater.

• Cromwell Chesterfield - £1620.00 for a 3 seater.

• Thackery Sofa - £2070.00 for a 3 seater.

View the whole range of Chesterfields at the Darlings of Chelsea showrooms in Finchley, Manchester, Fulham, Birmingham and Greenwich, or on the Darlings of Chelsea website.

Tel: 0207 371 5745

The festive season is upon us and with parties and visits from family, you may be in need of an occasional bed to house your guests in the comfort they deserve.

Right now Furniture Village is offering a range of compact sofa beds that are great value and provide a versatile solution for this seasonal problem.

The variety of colours, shapes and designs available means there is something perfect for all homes, enabling you to cater for all sizes and style specifications.

The striking, festive colour and elegant design of the Havana in our picture, can be used to brighten up any living space, giving it that instant wow factor.

Compact and comfortable, this stylish sofa bed folds out into a generous size, providing the perfect solution when looking to accommodate friends and family.

This extremely comfortable sofa bed will not only guarantee that all your guests will have a wonderful night’s sleep over the festive period, but may also mean they never want to leave!

Current Sale prices:

• Havana - 3 seater sofa bed £599 / 2 seater sofa bed £499

Additional Sofa Bed styles:

• Aztec - 140cm double seater sofa bed £599 / 120cm compact double sofa bed £589.

• Oscar - 3 seater sofa bed £899 / 2 seater sofa bed £879.

• Scala - 3 seater sofa bed £899 / 2.5 seater sofa bed £699.

To view the sofa bed ranges, or find your local store, please visit the Furniture Village website.

Tel: (0845) 0850 480

The living room is meant for living in, so it really needs to be a comfortable, functional and flexible space.

A space where you can just relax, socialize or maybe watch TV - a place where you can express your personality.

When it comes to creating your perfect living room, IKEA offers a wide range of products; from textiles, seating, storage to TV solutions, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours to match your style and budget.

Featured here are:

• 1 ARLID leather footstool £224.13.
• 2 ARLIOD 3seater sofa £733.06.
• 3 IMFORS coffee table £68.41.
• 4 LERSTA reading lamp£7.82 each.

For more inspiration and solutions online visit:

Web: http://www.IKEA.co.uk/livingrooms

The Olympic fever starts this month and whether you love it or hate it, IKEA has something for you.

They can help you get prepared, from TV solutions, to comfortable seating and even storage, so you won’t lose the remote!

For those of you who would rather escape it, IKEA can also offer some good old-fashioned retail therapy, with the added benefit of lots of products to turn your home into a pampering paradise - and if you become an IKEA Family Member, you even get free tea and coffee in store Monday to Friday!

Featured here are:

Besta combination TV solution; from £289.

Flort remote control tidy £3.99

Tylosand 3-sofa bed Eveod orange; £649.

• Key features:
  Easy to keep clean; removable dry-clean cover.
  Readily converts into a bed big enough for two.
  Storage space under the seat for pillows and quilts for two.
  The sofa-bed can be connected to a footstool; easy to disconnect when you want to use it as a bed.
  Seat cushions filled with high resilient foam and polyester fibre balls for soft seating comfort.
  Extra covers are available for variation and renewal.
  The pillows can be used as back or lumbar support.
  You can combine this suite of seating furniture, according to your own needs and wishes.

Web: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB
Tel: (0845) 355 1141