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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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10 Record profits for DFS

12 A chair fit for a king

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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

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the steps we are taking.’

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England and Scotland,

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

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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.

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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)

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what you need to know to place your order. I

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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

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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.

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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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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.

Visit: www.imm-cologne.com

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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

[email protected]

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

AM UK24 Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LAPhone 01403-734999Fax [email protected]

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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

All East West products are exclusively designed and manufactured

for East West. None of our ranges can be found on sale through

subsidiaries or alternative wholesalers or importers.

You can have peace of mind when choosing East West as we

provide UK Warehouse supply, Direct To Home Delivery or Direct

Containers, all in house. We are members of Fira who handle

all our after sales service, we don’t have surcharges, we don’t

suddenly change our terms, we don’t sell the same range to the

retailer next door!

East West Furniture Company, an easy to deal with business, that

keeps business simple!

Showroom open 52 WEEKS A YEAR by appointment

ONE SHOWROOM TWO SUPERB BR ANDS

BedroomDining

Upholstery

UK Showroom address:One Cranmore Drive, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4RZ Tel: 0333 344 2140 www.eastwestuk.com www.apricotsofas.com

Following our exciting and hugely successful launch at Shanghai Furniture Show, apricot is now available at our UK showroom.

Call now, or pop in anytime during the Interiors Furniture show in January

Fabulous collection of contemporary styles available as individual

orders via the Direct To Home Delivery service, or in mixed containers.

For more information about our extensive range or to make an

appointment to visit our showroom, please contact us on the number below.

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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.

To order or for further assistance please call 01773 717123 or email us at [email protected]

Visit us at:

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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

PRODUCT OF THE MONTHCarpet Cushion Paper

This is the latest addition to our revamped rangeof products. A 100kgm3 density product finishedoff in a distinctive printed crepe paper to one side& the other in a polyester spunbond.

Available in March from your local distributor orcontact Ezi Floor.

All our underlay products are manufactured in the UK

Benefits include :• Higher tensile strength• Easy to cut• Excellent thermal insulation properties

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Softstep FilmDensity: 85 kgm3

Top: Printed FilmBottom: Plain FilmThickness: 8mm, 10mm & 12mmApplication: General Domestic

Carpet Cushion SpunbondDensity: 85 kgm3

Top: Printed Spunbonded PolyesterBottom: Plain Spunbonded PolyesterThickness: 8mm, 10mm & 12mmApplication: General Domestic

Carpet Cushion PaperDensity: 100 kgm3

Top: Printed Crepe PaperBottom: Plain Spunbond PolyesterThickness: 9mm & 11mmApplication: General Domestic/ Light Commercial

Air Cushion SpunbondDensity: 100 kgm3

Top: Printed Spunbonded PolyesterBottom: Plain Spunbonded PolyesterThickness: 9mm & 11mmApplication: General Domestic/ Light Commercial

Finess PaperDensity: 145 kgm3

Top: Printed White Crepe PaperBottom: Plain Spunbonded PolyesterThickness: 11mmApplication: Luxury Domestic & Commercial

Softstep HD Contract 9mmDensity: 145 kgm3

Top: Printed FilmBottom: Plain FilmThickness: 9mmApplication: Double Stick

PRODUCT RANGE

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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

February Ambiente

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RUGS


Limited Edition continues to innovate with rug

design and materials with inspiration from vintage

materials and styles

Back to the future

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Elegance has Eastern inspiration,

pictured in Marble Grey

Please speak to your local representative for furtherinformation or scan the QR code to be taken to our website.

NEW

Bottlesare recycled

into P.E.Tchips

P.E.T chipsare extruded

into ecostrand fibres

Eco strandfibre is usedto produce

carpet

PlasticBottles

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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

Kersaint CobbAny enquiries please contact: [email protected]

www.kersaintcobb.co.uk Tel: 01675 430 430

Heritage Parquet

BEST FLOORING AWARD 2013

GOLD WINNER

RUGS


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.

Simply Natural from Axminster Carpets™ is

made with our unique Cable-tec® 6 ply yarn.

This exquisite yarn makes the carpet immensely

hardwearing and stylish, whilst retaining the

warmth and softness of 100% pure new wool.

Cable-tec® Yarn2 ply

6 plysingles

Carpet featured: From our textures range Simply Natural Stripe (Vogue).

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LVT


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

WOOD AND LAMINATE


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


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

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‘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

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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.

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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

The mark ofapproval the publicwill be looking for.Welcome to a new era of reassuranceNow there’s a new way to be completely assured the beds you buy are everythingthey say they are. Every NBF Approved Member manufacturer has undergonerigorous independent auditing to certify that they have robust procedures in place toensure they are complying with regulatory requirements for flammability, cleanliness offillings and trade descriptions. Buy from an NBF Approved Member with confidence,safe in the knowledge that what you buy is safe, clean and honest.

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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

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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

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DreamLandFunishings

www.dreamlandfurnishings.co.uk

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0121 771 3663

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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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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.

Tel: 0113 266 6380

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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

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Interiors Monthly November 2013