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F U R N I T U R E F L O O R I N G B E D S C A R P E T R U G S A C C E S S O R I E S
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f i r s t f o r f u r n i t u r e , f l o o r i n g a n d a c c e s s o r i e s
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F U R N I T U R E F L O O R I N G B E D S C A R P E T R U G S A C C E S S O R I E S
Interiorsmonthly
f i r s t f o r f u r n i t u r e , f l o o r i n g a n d a c c e s s o r i e s
February20
14
Interiors UKEnd of an era
DomotexFlooring stars
We shall be returning to the NEC nextJanuary after all (see p6). I said last monththat Interiors UK organiser UBM deservedcredit for trying to breathe new life into theevent by moving it, rather than letting itwither further. So, let me congratulateFurniture & Gift Fairs (the organiser of The Manchester Furniture Show) and the NEC for setting up The January FurnitureShow so quickly.
And further congratulations must beawarded for the decision to listen to theconcerns of retailers and exhibitors about the show overlapping Domotex and IMMCologne and then opting to make it a mid-week event.
All the exhibitors I spoke to at Interiors UKsaid it had been the best exhibition for manyyears in terms of orders and they wanted tocontinue at the NEC in January.
It seems we will have the flagship eventthat the industry needs, rather than theplethora of small events that was mootedahead of the show. It will obviously besmaller than when Interiors UK was at itspeak during the boom years, but everythinghas to start from somewhere, including TheFurniture Show at May Design Series.
Another month sees the OFT’sinvestigation into pricing in the interiorssector bring improved clarity for shoppers(see p10), but no fines. While not penalisingUnited Carpets and Floors-2-go was probablythe best thing given their circumstances, it’snot much of a deterrent to others. Contrastthat approach with the £94.1m of fineshanded out by the European Commission forprice-fixing in the polyurethane foam market(see p6).
Finally, the winner of the prize draw for a12 month Interiors Monthly subscription atInteriors UK was Dee Parker of Parker’sFurnishings & Carpets, Market Harborough,Leicestershire. Thanks to all who entered.
The king is dead, long livethe king. Exhibitionfragmentation seems tohave been avoided with a successor show at theNEC for next January
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CONTENTS
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26 Beds and bedroom
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The Furniture Show
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NEWS
6 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Magnum forceFlooring giant Unilin has
agreed its fourth acquisition
of the past year, boosting its
engineered wood floor
operations by buying Czech
manufacturer Magnum
Parket. In the past year
Unilin has bought Pergo,
Spano and Marazzi. ‘Ever
since 2007 the company has
experienced year on year
growth in this category. The
acquisition of Magnum is an
important step to support
this further growth for the
years to come,’ says a
statement.
All change for trade shows The organisers of the new furniture exhibition to be held at
the NEC next January have moved the show earlier in the
month to prevent it clashing with Domotex and IMM
Cologne.
The January Furniture Show was to be held from 18-20
January, with the opening Sunday overlapping with the
second day of Domotex and the second day clashing with
the opening day of IMM Cologne. Now it has been moved to
13-15 January (Tuesday to Thursday).
‘The show will be a new-look, new-feel event that will
provide a platform for the furnishings sector to showcase its
products. While January clearly remains the preferred time,
we’ve altered the timings to reflect changing needs
including moving away from a traditional weekend start
now that Sunday trading has become a critical fixture for
retailers,’ says co-organiser Theresa Raymond, director,
Furniture & Gift Fairs, which also runs The Manchester
Furniture Show.
Instead of using halls 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4 and 5, all of which were
not filled to varying degrees for Interiors UK last month, the
new show will use halls 1, 2, 3 and 3a ‘to ensure a tightly
focused, relevant show.’
Meanwhile members of the six flooring buying groups
will be able to attend both days of the Buying Groups
National Flooring Show for the first time from 13-14 May.
Previously only members of Flooring One were able to
visit the first day. More than 60 suppliers are expected.
The Branded Furniture Show, which was due to have
taken place for the third time at Cranmore Park, Solihull in
October has been merged with buying group Minerva’s
event at the Telford International Centre from 7-9 October.
Last year the two events clashed.
Meanwhile, the Long Eaton Guild has announced it will
hold a third event in 2015. As well as the traditional May
and September events, it plans a Winter Long Point show
from 2-4 February.
Norcro Exhibitions intends to launch The Spring
Floorcoverings Exhibition in Brighton from 3-5 March 2015.
Norcro says it plans to target both the retail and contract
sectors and hopes to attract more than 100 exhibitors.
The final and 29th Interiors UK at the NEC saw visitor
numbers leap by 15% to 21,114 on last year’s snow-effected
event. However, numbers were 13% lower than 2012.
‘This year’s Interiors UK has been an outstanding success.
We were incredibly pleased with the support we received on
site for our relocation to London. With this we are excited to
be able to build upon both the heritage and popularity of
the show to present an even better proposition with The
Furniture Show at May Designs Series,’ says Suzie Ager,
Interiors UK brand director.
Europe’s four major producers of polyurethane foam
operated a cartel for almost five years in 10 EU
countries, including the UK, according to the
European Commission.
Carpenter, Recticel and Eurofoam – a joint venture
between Recticel and Greiner – have been fined
£94.1m by the Commission.
Vita avoided a fine of £50.9m as it told the
Commission about the cartel.
The fines were reduced as all three cooperated
with the investigation and agreed to settle with the
Commission. The cartel passed on raw material price
increases to customers while avoiding price
competition between October 2005 and July 2010.
‘The [cartel members] organised price
coordination meetings at all levels of European
management. The participants met on the margins
of European and national associations and had
numerous telephone and other bilateral contacts,’
says the Commission.
About 75% of the PU foam market is for
mattresses and sofas with car seats accounting for
most of the remainder. Prices were fixed in Austria,
Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, the
Netherlands, Poland, Romania and the UK.
Foam makers fined
Peter Simon, the founder of
Monsoon and Accessorize, has
become the second shareholder at
growing online furniture and
homewares retailer Loaf.
Simon has bought what is
described as ‘a significant minority
stake’ from Loaf founder Charlie
Marshall for an undisclosed sum.
‘Peter shares our values and
approach to business. With 40 years’
experience of growing two of
Britain’s most successful retail
names, his guidance and advice will
help ensure we achieve our goals of
filling the gap in the UK market for
laid-back furniture and becoming a
household name,’ says Marshall.
Monsoon founder takes a slice of Loaf
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NEWS
Flooring duo changeprice advertising United Carpets and Floors-2-go have
agreed to change how they advertise
prices, including having proper RRPs and
including VAT respectively.
United has agreed with the Office of Fair
Trading that its advertised recommended
retail prices must be genuine and are those
at which the products are typically sold
throughout the year. The chain says it
stopped the policy of using RRPs at the end
of 2013.
It will also stop using time-sensitive
promotions such as ‘closing down sale’ or
‘closing down for refurbishment’ without
giving consumers clear information and an
explanation of the circumstances of the
promotion, something it says it is happy to
do.
United says it has already made the
changes, while Floors-2-go, has been given
until the end of February to make changes.
The OFT found that Floors-2-go was
displaying prices without VAT and some
claimed savings were incorrect.
The OFT said it was ‘concerned that the
displayed prices were potentially
misleading to consumers as they could not
in fact buy the product at the price shown,
and also that the savings being claimed
were inaccurate.’ Floors-2-go has amended
the website to ensure any percentage
savings claims are accurate and will include
VAT in prices.
‘Shoppers rely upon clear, honest and
upfront advertising of prices. When retailers
advertise misleading prices or promotions,
consumers often make different purchases
– or spend more money – than they
otherwise might have done,’ says Gaucho
Rasmussen, OFT director, goods and
consumer group.
‘When buying big ticket items, consumers
should always shop around and check that
the price they are paying represents value
for money,’ he adds.
Floors-2-go has until the end of this month to change
its policies
Carpetright has again issued a profits
warning despite an improvement in UK
business.
UK like for like sales rose by 1.9% in the
quarter to 25 January, with total sales up
by 0.6%.
But, the Dutch market has weakened
further, with like for like sales in the
Netherlands, Belgium and Republic of
Ireland down by 7.7%.
‘Tough trading conditions persisted in
the UK in the third quarter of our
financial year but our self-help measures
have enabled us to grow sales within a
difficult market. We have noted in recent
announcements that the like for like
sales performance in the UK has been
volatile, and this remains the case,’ says
Lord Harris, Carpetright executive
chairman.
‘That said, UK profit is in line with our
expectations and is expected to be
ahead of last year for the year as a whole.
Excluding the expected decrease in sales
from our wholesale business, the core
retail business would have reported a like
for like increase of 2.5%, against a strong
comparative of 4.7% growth last year.’
He says trading in the Rest of Europe
business continues to be dominated
by the difficult economic conditions
in the Netherlands. As a result it
expects this business unit to be loss
making for this financial year, but
expects it to remain cash generative.
‘In view of the market conditions,
predicting the final outcome for the year
with any accuracy is difficult and the
result for the year will depend on our
performance in the final quarter,’ he says.
‘In the UK, the pace of the recovery
remains uncertain in the face of
continuing sales volatility but we are
confident that our self-help measures
have further potential.
‘However, with a further weakening of
the market in the Netherlands, we now
expect underlying pre-tax profits for the
full year will be below the lower end of
the current range of market
expectations,’ Lord Harris adds.
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Carpetright warns on profits again
The UK economy grew by
1.9% last year, its strongest
rise since 2007 when growth
was 3.4%.
The economy grew by 0.7%
in Q4, down on Q3’s 0.8%,
according to the Office for
National Statistics.
The service sector rose by
0.8% in Q4, matching its
performance of Q3 but
production dropped from
0.8% to 0.7% because of
lower North Sea gas and oil
production. Construction fell
by 0.3% in the quarter.
Ikea dividendIkea will pay a dividend to its
parent charitable foundation
for the first time in six years.
It is to pay £2.47bn as a
dividend to the Dutch
registered Stichting Ingka
Foundation despite only
increasing sales and profits by
3% to £23.08bn and £2.7bn in
the year to 31 August 2013.
Margins rose by 1.5% to
43.3%.
UK sales were £1.3bn.
Gillian Drakeford, Ikea UK
country manager, says sales
have accelerated with growth
of 9% during the autumn and
Christmas trading period.
Economic growth
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NEWS
12 Interiors Monthly February 2014
NBF to introducecode to consumersThe National Bed Federation’s approval
mark and code of conduct will be launched
to consumers on 17 February. The move
comes as all NBF members passed the audit
for the code.
The code was designed to encourage
good practice in the industry and reassure
consumers, retailers and specifiers that they
can buy NBF Approved beds with
confidence, safe in the knowledge that
what they buy is safe, clean and honest.
‘We are delighted to be in a position
where we can respond to consumers and
retailers concerns with our new code,’ says
Jessica Alexander, NBF executive director.
‘BBC TV’s Fake Britain programme
[broadcast last month] highlighting the
illegal and unsafe mattresses on sale
through major high street retailers has
catapulted the code and approval mark into
the limelight.
‘Membership of the NBF is now
dependent on compliance with the code,
and to achieve that compliance every
NBF manufacturer member has been
independently audited against the code’s
strict criteria, covering flammability,
cleanliness of fillings and trade
descriptions,’ explains Alexander.
NBF manufacturers are being urged to
get their NBF Approved logos on to
retailers’ shopfloor models as soon as
possible as the campaign will be backed
with extensive PR and national newspaper
advertising.
‘Our campaign will focus not just on a
flammability angle but the growing
problem of “man with a van” scams where
old, used mattresses are being recovered by
unscrupulous dealers and sold as new,’ she
says.
‘We’ve already received numerous
enquiries from retailers on how they can
support this campaign following the FakeBritain programme, which is great news –
we need the retailers support to help stamp
out bad practice in the industry.’
peo
ple
Litmus
Furniture, UK
and Ireland
agent for
Wiemann and
Gamamobel,
has appointed
Simon Hewitt –
son of md Peter
Hewitt – as representative for
South-East England. ‘I am
immensely proud of what we’ve
achieved over the past 10 years
but I cannot go on forever,’ says
Peter Hewitt. ‘Our industry is
changing and I am sure Simon’s
FMCG background in senior sales
and marketing positions in
Procter & Gamble, Diageo and
Red Bull will allow him to quickly
integrate with the professionally
managed retailers.’
Sensio has appointed Clive Pearce
as area sales manager for the
South East of England.
Former Marks & Spencer, John
Lewis, Tesco and MFI designer
Rachel Galbraith has become
creative director at Ercol.
GNG Group has
appointed
former Bensons,
Stompa and
Dunlopillo
executive
Simon Williams
as business
development manager for its
mattress division.
Serene
Furnishings has
appointed
Jason Hillier
(left) as agent
for South
London, South
Thames and the
South East.
Brian Archer
(left) succeeds
him as agent
for North
London,
Middlesex, Berkshire,
Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Kingstown Furniture has
appointed Darrell Tough as agent
for Scotland.
Tom Mathys has
been appointed
as UK and
Ireland sales
director for
Lano Carpets.
The launch will be backed by POS material.
Piero Ambrogio Busnelli,
founder of B&B Italia, died on
25 January.
‘He was a visionary
entrepreneur on the scene of
design and an extraordinary
ambassador of Made in Italy
in the world. The furnishing
sector has lost a great
interpreter in the history of
Italian design, a pioneer who
believed in it from the onset
by furthering its success in
the world with farsighted
initiatives,’ says the company.
Born in 1926, he grew up in
Meda, Milan-Brianza,
distinguishing himself from
a young age with a
A visionary pioneerdetermination and courage to
explore new avenues.
His life as an entrepreneur
began in 1952, but Busnelli’s
dream of an ‘Industry For
Design’ came true in 1966,
when he created C&B along
with Cesare Cassina.
By introducing cold
polyurethane foam moulding
for the production of padded
furnishings to the sector
through his own initiative,
and by partnering several
widely renowned designers,
the company won a series of
awards and recorded growing
international success.
In 1973 the company’s
conversion into B&B Italia
marked a momentous
change. His insight and
entrepreneurial vision took
shape and accelerated the
company’s race to carry out
new projects, both
architectural and in terms of
product, with iconic items.
Piero Ambrogio Busnelli
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Yes, you read that right. It has been a while since I wrote one ofthese columns and since the previous one we’ve plunged intoflooring properly. I think I mentioned before that we’d dabbleda bit as people were asking if we sold it, but a few months agowe looked at what was selling and what wasn’t.
It turned out that the flooring wasn’t generating anythingmore than the furniture was, in terms of profits. When welooked at the figures it was boosting footfall but most of thosewho came in didn’t buy (we write these things down). I can’tdeny that a few came back and bought furniture but it didmake us question whether we should just put differentfurniture in where the flooring was.
Then a few months ago the shop next door became free. It’snot that large, but it obviouslyhas its own front door, andimportantly, parking space.
When the owner said he hadbeen putting off retiring as hewas hoping to get a better pricefor the shop, I asked if we couldrent it until (if ) the commercialproperty market got better.
It seemed ideal if we were togive flooring a proper go: we’d
try it for a bit and if it didn’t work, well at least we’d tried. Weagreed a lease and set about redecorating.
Because we’d been dabbling, we’d had various reps try topersuade us to stock their ranges. Talking to a few of them andseeing what was happening in these pages, we decided to gofor what we thought was a comprehensive but tight offer fromtwo carpet suppliers, one for underlay and accessories and acouple of local wholesalers for everything else.
And do you know what, it’s worked out. I’m not saying we’regoing to threaten any market leaders, but in the past fivemonths we’ve made enough to at least cover the rest of thelease and staff costs (well, pay the fitter at least, but that’sanother story).
Shoppers even said they’d happily come back the next daywhen we told them ‘Mr Flooring’ was on a training course so hecould really make sure they got the right product. And whenthey did they usually bought. And a few have come back andhad a second room done. If I was getting over-excited I’d say itwas like having a new business. But it’s not really, it’s us usingour heads and taking a low-risk gamble.
I even went to Domotex last month. And what an eye opener, that was: ‘It’s the same price wholesale,’ but that’s foranother day.
The author is an independentfurniture (and now flooring)retailer
Taking a chance cansometimes pay off
It’s us usingour headsand taking a low-riskgamble
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1 Polyflor’s Expona Control has been
installed at the Slattery Patisserie and
Chocolatier in Whitefield, Manchester.
Expona Control combines the design
benefits of LVT with the sustainable slip
resistance of an HSE compliant safety floor.
‘Due to the heavy footfall we experience and
the climate here, we required a design-led
flooring with sustainable slip resistance to
ensure the safety of my customers and staff,’
says John Slattery, Slattery owner.
Tel: 0161 767 1111
2 Leolux developed the Mayuro armchair
with the successful lines of the Mayon sofa as
the starting point. With its gentle curves and
loose upholstery, Mayuro radiates an inviting
softness enticing you to curl up on it.
Visit: www.leolux.com
3 Apart from providing standing assistance
for the silver generation, HTL’s Lift Chair
features a touch sensor that prevents
entrapment, damage or injury to objects
positioned below the sphere of the chair
movements. Additionally, a back-up battery
ensures power failures do not inhibit use of
the chair control mechanisms.
Tel: 01782 406 666
4 Classic good looks are combined with
functionality in the Heritage mattress from
Carpenter’s Sleep Better brand. Built up in
layers, the mattress has a high-density foam
base for premium support and a memory
foam middle and top layer for luxurious
comfort. It also features new Spring Link
technology for greater airflow and flexibility.
Tel: 01457 892 400
5 SMG The National Furnishing Group has a
new logo, which tips its hat to the original
1968 logo and uses strong typography
symbolising the stability of the group while
also being modern and contemporary,
reflecting its progressive and forward
thinking nature. The overlapping letters are a
representation of the strong links between
suppliers, members and group.
Visit: www.smg-group.co.uk ���
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NEW PRODUCTS
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6 Grand National is the latest
addition to the Balta Broadloom
portfolio in 2014. It showcases a
dense and beautifully silky texture in
a palette of on-trend soft neutrals, all
featuring the new X-Tron high
performance yarn, specifically
developed to be highly durable and
stain resistant to ensure excellent
appearance retention.
Tel: 00 32 5662 2211
7 Supporting the work of Breast
Cancer Care, Floorwise Aware, an
underlay suitable for use throughout
the home, has been introduced to
give flooring retailers a unique way
to engage with new customers and
raise their profile with the local
community. The range is backed by a
range of POS materials.
Tel: 01509 673 974
8 The revamped Supercomforts
range from Leoline brings together
a portfolio of tile designs focusing
exclusively on the resplendent looks
of stone, with a variety of natural
shades alongside superior underfoot
comfort for warm, quiet flooring.
Decors include the intricate Bellaggio
(pictured), the modern tile Quartz
and the classic square Indian slate.
Tel: 0800 032 3970
9 Domitalia’s Coquille is available in
three base designs and three shell
options. Equally at home in the living
room as the office, Coquille is a
quality chair with a strong
personality and refined details.
Visit: www.domitalia.it
10 Glide. Float. Feel protected. Rolf
Benz’s 560 is an armchair on which
you can sit or lie, waking or
dreaming. An armchair on which you
can read, watch TV and philosophise.
An armchair that offers so many
possibilities.
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CARPET
20 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Different strokesRegency Carpets is combining profits and quality
While in recent years many companies
have placed their emphasis on driving
volumes, Regency Carpets has been
quietly getting on with a very different
approach.
In the past three years it has reversed a
product mix that was predominantly
lower end to one that is now primarily
higher end two-ply polypropylene
carpet, through ranges such as Elegance,
Trident and Opulence.
The most recent financial reports
reveal that sales increased by 12.6% to
€104m (£85.67m) in 2011/12, without
necessarily increasing volumes, thanks to
the improved sales mix. The value ranges
have brought net profits of €5.8m
(£4.78m), and the turnover is estimated
to be a further 10% higher for 2012/13.
Founded in 1986 by Noel Furlong and
headquartered in Dublin, production is
at the Belfast factory that opened in
2001. Since then Regency Carpets has
grown to be the largest carpet producer
in the UK.
It distributes across the UK through
the Furlong Flooring group to national
and regional multiples and independent
retailers (both buying group members
and non-members) from three
distribution centres in Preston,
Lancashire; Newport, Wales; and
Dartford, Kent. With the implementation
of a new Midlands warehouse operation
at Stonehouse later this year, stock levels
will increase from 3million sqm to
4.5million sqm.
The scale of the Regency
manufacturing operation can be clearly
explained by some simple figures:
● It has increased its stocking capacity
threefold over the past two years
through clever utilisation of space at the
factory. This in turn has improved its
service and distribution levels to the UK
allowing stock levels to be consistently at
96%. The addition of Stonehouse will
improve this further with the capability
to increase stock by a further 18,000 5m
rolls.
● Regency manufactures more than
400,000sqm of carpet a week, the record
being 525,000sqm. This is achieved
within a four-day week, with 22 tufting
machines working 24 hours a day,
backed by regular stringent quality
control checks to ensure Regency
delivers one of the best quality standards
in the industry.
Regency Carpets, tel: 01322 628 707
Carefree Elegance Berber
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CARPET
22 Interiors Monthly February 2014
The Carpet Foundation is launching a scheme to boost
independent retailers’ footfall by improving the performance of
the retailer’s website.
CF will carry out a health check of members’ websites, backed
by an external contractor, and provide individual advice to
retailers. Three CF staff have website training.
‘The focus is on retailers’ potential customers and pushing
customers to retailers. Retailers are aware of the power of the
Internet and know they have to do something. We want to get
consumers to see retailers’ websites and ensure the website is
working to its full potential. Anyone looking for carpet online is
a serious buyer and there are 3.3m searches for carpet every
month and 183,000 searches for carpet shops,’ says Andrew
Stanbridge, CF chief executive.
He reckons about 60%-70% of members need help with their
website but many retailers are concerned that as they don’t
know how to do it themselves, updating will be expensive.
‘Retailers don’t have to be online experts: we can do it for
them. For more-tech savvy retailers, the health check will help
them ensure that their online supplier is delivering what they
need,’ says Stanbridge.
‘It’s not about selling online, it’s about talking to those ���
millions of consumers who search online every day in the UK for
carpet and where to buy it.’
Last autumn the health checks were trialled at two retailers in
Worcestershire: Classic Interiors in Malvern and St Andrews
Carpets in Droitwich.
‘I really wanted to find out three things: what my competitors
were doing online, could consumers find me in my area and if
my website was
adding to my
business,’ says
Graeme Duncan,
Classic Interiors
owner.
The health check
revealed that a rival
retailer 10 miles
away was appearing
first in Google
searches for his area;
the website was
outdated and
ineffective;
The Carpet Foundation is aiming to boost members’ online performance
Online health check
Graeme Duncan
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CARPET
24 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Benefits of membershipThe online initiative is designed to demonstrate to
retailers what CF can do for them in addition to its
industry representative, technical and marketing roles.
‘We recognise retailers’ concerns over value for money
[for the £35 monthly membership fee] and this is part of a
move to address that,’ says Andrew Stanford, CF chief
executive. ‘Now we can demonstrate what we are
delivering. Retailers have always asked for footfall and
value and this will deliver this.’
CF has about 650 members, of which 300 have still to
switch from the levy membership system based on the
level of sales of CF’s manufacturing members. Stanford
hopes the online initiative can go some way to restoring
membership towards its peak of 1,243 members.
Initial signs are encouraging with new members, former
members rejoining and those on the levy switching to the
monthly subscription model.
Retailers will receive a free, independent health check of
their website and online presence including social media
such as Twitter and Facebook. They will be told what is
working and what is not, with recommendations to
improve performance and how to implement this.
Results will be monitored with a dedicated CF member
of staff to work with the retailer on a one-to-one basis.
and because it cost hundreds of pounds to make changes, none
were made.
The retailer now receives 350 visits a month, of these 80% are
potential new customers and the website regularly comes in
the top three in Google Places.
‘If only 20% of these new visitors to the website come into
the shop, that’s almost 60 a month. By not doing it properly I
was losing out in a very big way to my competitors,’ he says.
For St Andrews Carpets, while the website looked good, it
had issues such as a
lack of a sitemap
and no consumer
keywords.
On Google
searches it was
losing out to local
fitters.
‘I thought it was
doing all right. I
knew that people
who were coming
into the shop having
been on the website
were both new and younger customers to us. I now realise I
need to do more,’ says Mark Greenland, St Andrews Carpets
salesman and in charge of the website.
Visitor numbers have since doubled with 75% of visitors
being new to the website.
Visit: www.carpetfoundation.com
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and Be Visited
The initiative is designed to drive
footfall, not online sales
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26 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Designing outside the boxNolte Delbrück’s bedroom furniture combines practicality with good looks
‘It’s easy to think of wardrobes and bedroom cabinet as just
boxes but they’re so much more,’ says Wayne Dance, md of
InHouse, the UK agent for Nolte Delbrück.
‘Quality cabinetry is incredibly versatile and in today’s
modern living provides that dual aspect – stunning furniture
with an inherently practical purpose.’
Such attributes are embodied within Starlight, Nolte’s
flagship range, he says. Wardrobes, beds, bedside panels,
drawer fronts and dressing tables are adorned with Swarovski
crystals to give a sophisticated and subtle sparkle. Four colour
options are available: matt white, white, grey and aubergine
high gloss lacquer and the colours can be combined for a truly
individual design.
While relatively new to the UK market, Nolte Delbrück has
years of experience in manufacturing bedroom furniture in
Germany.
‘With ranges that set the benchmark for quality and design it
is a supplier of choice. And because it’s quickly establishing
itself in the UK, there’s a unique opportunity for retailers to
climb on board at the beginning, having unparalleled
exclusivity for such an offering,’ says Dance.
Skyline offers bespoke options to meet individual customers’
requirements and that fit into difficult spaces. The wardrobes
are stackable, meaning distinctive designs can be created for
the smallest to the largest rooms, and are available with LED
lighting options.
The La Vida range couples warmth with a clean design.
Lacquers in cream and cappuccino are enhanced by
reproduction heartwood beech and walnut. La Vida is versatile
with a wide range of possible combinations, with highlights
including 2m drawers and integrated lights.
Nolte is running a number of visits to its showroom and
factory during the year.
Nolte Delbrück, tel: 01661 842 304
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BEDS AND BEDROOM
28 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Best of both worldsSealy’s Hybrid range continues to gain sales
‘Our new Hybrid beds are continuing
their runaway success and have been
selling like hot cakes over the Christmas
and New Year period,’ says Neil Robinson,
Sealy marketing director.
‘And of course, if you saw the BBC Fake
Britain programme last month about
beds and mattresses being sold by
reputable retailers which were not
compliant with UK flammability
regulations, you can rest assured that all
Sealy’s products meet the very highest
and stringent standards. All carry both
the appropriate British Standards label as
well as the National Bed Federation
Approved label to reassure retailers,
specifiers and consumers that they can
buy beds with confidence and in the
knowledge that what they buy is safe,
clean and honest.’
The six-strong range of Hybrid beds is
a fusion of Geltex, a highly elastic gel and
breathable foam merged with specially
designed springs. The top layer of
cooling and breathable gel foam offers
anatomically correct support,
comprehensive hygienic protection and
no sweating or shivering – the ideal
sleeping climate for every season.
‘Unlike normal memory foam beds,
these Hybrid divans and mattresses are
wonderfully springy and bouncy. By
combining springs and the Geltex layer,
Hybrid beds truly offer the best of both
worlds,’ adds Robinson.
As well as containing Sealy’s Smart
Fibres, the ticking on 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
re-uses the heat of the body to boost
moisture wicking, moisture evaporation
and cooling, to keep the sleeper and the
mattress cool and dry all night.
Adaptive treated mattress ticking
works through the bed sheets and/or
mattress protector as long as the textile
layers have a good breathability.
‘These innovative beds are going
down a storm and although it’s early
days, we are thrilled to be seeing repeat
orders for them coming through already.
We’re 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 wonderful beds as 2014
progresses,’
adds
Robinson.
Sealy, tel:
01697 320 342
Serenity 1400
Optima
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All Sealy Hybrid beds contain Geltex, a unique, gel infused foam that is quite simply the most advanced sleeping
material available. It has all the pressure relieving properties of traditional memory foam but provides a level of
"push back" body support that memory foam lacks. It also has an open cell structure that allows for far greater
breathability for the sleeper, allowing body temperature to dissipate quickly and effectively.
All Hybrid models also feature Adaptive technology - a ‘dynamic response’ textile that reacts to temperature and
moisture. Hydro-functional polymers change shape, boosting evaporation and helping to maintain a constant
temperature throughout the night.
Hybrid - a unique fusion of Geltex, Adaptive Technology and Springs.
Call our Sales Hotline on 016973 24403 to discuss or request a sales visit.
029_IM_0214 30/1/14 10:30 Page 1
BEDS AND BEDROOM
30 Interiors Monthly February 2014
All round protectionGuardsman’s latest collection is designed to drive incremental sales
Guardsman’s long history in protecting furniture is at the heart
of its new range of mattress protectors, which complement its
existing furniture care products and protection plans.
The range offers a good, better and best solution for
consumers, providing consumer choice at three price levels,
something which was not offered before.
‘Developing a range of protectors that provided a diverse
choice for consumers was imperative for us’, says Lucy Drake,
Guardsman UK product manager. ‘It gives consumers the choice
between our value for money Classic, environmentally conscious
Natural and our plush Luxury protectors. Our mattress protectors
can be sold to consumers whether they are purchasing a
mattress or not, providing additional value to the top and
bottom line for retailers,’ she says.
The range protects mattresses against dust mite infestations,
one of the greatest causes of asthma, allergies and eczema in the
UK. As well as being 100% waterproof they all offer a 10-year
product guarantee, protecting mattresses from stains and spills.
The Classic range has a soft terry cotton surface, keeping
mattresses and pillows clean and healthy. The Natural protectors,
made of Tencel fibre, are silky soft and perfect for sensitive skin,
while also being manufactured using an environmentally
friendly, sustainable process.
The Luxury protectors provide an extra plush option, as well as
being reversible, with a soft microfibre fleece on one side and a
cool quilted surface on the other.
The three ranges provide increasing values of guarantee
against new mattresses: Guardsman offers its guarantee for
higher end mattresses with its Luxury range, including those
retailing up to £15,000. Combined with a depth of up to 34cm,
the range is suitable for almost all mattresses.
The full range is now available on a display stand, giving
consumers the ability to easily self-select their desired protector.
Guardsman, tel: 01235 444 765
The new range offers improved choice
Guardsman has developed a retail display unit
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031_IM_0214 30/1/14 15:53 Page 1
BEDS AND BEDROOM
32 Interiors Monthly February 2014
Spoilt for choiceRauch has enhanced its bedroom collections
Rauch continues to update
its bedroom collections, with
many ranges specifically
chosen for the UK market.
‘Retailers had the
opportunity to see the 2014
updates at Interiors UK,
where we had products from
our four collections – Steffen,
Dialog, Select and Pack’s – on
show,’ says Joachim Salomon,
Rauch UK export manager.
Colour updates included
Sanremo light oak and
graphite, as well as different
high polish colours.
‘For the first time we
presented unique ranges of
chests of drawers and
matching pieces such as
bedside tables, both on
Select and Pack’s, which are
designed to match nearly
every wardrobe range. We
have also significantly
upgraded the folding door
technology.
‘There is still more in the
pipeline, which we might use
as promotional items or
specials during the year,’ he
says.
The main advantages of
the four Rauch brands for UK
retailers are the multitude of
options and choices.
According to Salomon,
retailers carrying all four
brands can address every
price point with products
from about £100 to £3,000.
The gliding door wardrobe
X-Tend from the Dialog
range has three different
looks, Stripe, Frame and Line,
and 14 colours from white
and high gloss up to several
types of glass. Handle bars
are available in aluminium,
chrome or the carcase colour.
X-Tend is also available with
matching pieces.
Sanremo light oak and
graphite colours have been
added to Colette from the
Dialog collection. Gliding
and hinged door wardrobes
as well as a selection of
matching pieces are
available. The beds are fitted
with upholstered
headboards and optional
LED lighting. Colette comes
in alpine white combined
with graphite.
Celle from the flatpacked
Pack’s brand offers
standalone wardrobes,
corner wardrobes and top
units. Four heights are
available: 197cm, 210cm,
236cm and 249 cm.
The hinged door
wardrobes with high gloss
doors in white, sand grey or
lava grey combine with
additional small and large
drawers for extra storage
space.
The gliding door wardrobe
range, Quadra, from Pack’s is
available in a variety of
colours, different materials
and various combinations of
front designs. High polish
fronts in white, sand grey
and lava grey have been
added for 2014.
With Quadra retailers have
the opportunity to create a
customised wardrobe in
different front outfits.
The 20up, from Rauch’s
upper-mid market
Steffen brand, offers
sliding and hinged door
wardrobes in hundreds of
possible wardrobe
combinations.
Visit: www.rauchmoebel.de
Celle from Pack’s
X-Tend from Dialog
Colette from Dialog
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UNDERLAY
34 Interiors Monthly February 2014
MidastouchCarpenter has expanded its domestic offer
The world’s largest PU underlay producer, Carpenter, has
expanded its collections targeting the domestic market with
Midas 12.
It is a 12mm thick underlay designed with modern living in
mind to combine durability with a feeling of luxury underfoot.
Carpenter hopes to build on the success of its existing Midas
8 and Midas 10 with the thicker underlay.
‘Homeowners are now looking for products that will last the
test of time – something that they’re not going to have to
replace every few years. A fantastic quality underlay will
enhance a cheaper carpet, a trend that homeowners are now
following as great quality underlay is considerably less
expensive than a high end carpet,’ says Helen Rowberry,
Carpenter national sales manager for underlay.
From the point of view of a fitter, the underlay is made from
PU which is relatively lightweight, making it much easier than
rubber to carry.
‘PU also offers excellent heat insulation and is highly resilient
and flame retardant,’ she says.
As with all Carpenter products, Midas 12 is made from
recycled material. The company’s growing commitment to the
environment saw the launch of a UK first underlay recycling
scheme, which currently operates in 22 regions.
Carpenter, tel: 01457 892 418
All Carpenter’s underlays are recyclable and the
relative lightness of PU underlay has made it
popular with fitters
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36 Interiors Monthly February 2014
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Order books were out in force at the last Interiors UK at the NEC. Here are some
highlights – more in the next issue. Visit: www.interiorsuk.com
Swansong heroes
Sweet Dreams introduced a trio of dining sets
and occasional tables including Circles (pictured);
the Lawford bedroom range; four sofas using the
same frame with differing arms: Ohio, Illinois,
Hawaii and Tennessee; as well as its full range of
beds launched at The Bed Show.
Exclusive Designs introduced the Cruz dining range, including TV unit, with walnut gloss and a
marble table top; the glass and marble Matrix dining collection; the Sierra light oak dining
range; Columbia walnut dining range; Titan which has a glass top and staggered walnut legs
and Florida (pictured) which has veneer on the inside of the table bases.
Blue Bone introduced an aged pine dining and bedroom
collection replacing an existing vintage pine range;
debuted hand-painted cabinets with botanic and
geometric prints; expanded its Titanic range with new
chairs, side tables and a TV unit; and added French Grey
(pictured) to its painted range.
Gamamobel’s Sleep sofabed is a full size-double model with an easy-to-use automatic
mechanism. It also launched its UK website: www.gamamobeluk.co.uk.
Julian Bowen’s introductions included the painted finish Cameo bedroom collection (pictured) and the
oak Astoria dining and occasional collection.
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For more information call 08700 600 555 today.
T h e H O M E o f G R E A T B R I T I S H
F U R N I T U R E
Our special thanks to all those
who helped make Interiors UK 2014 such a success.
Reaction to our new furniture collections has been great,
and sales have already taken off.
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Left: G Plan’s Tivoli
features a minimalist
style with subtle
grooves while
maintaining a
traditional feeling
with the use of oak.
Below: Freedom Sofas
launched six models
exclusively for the
independent sector,
including the Bronte.
All products are
UK-made and come
with a four to six week
lead time.
Left: Wiemann’s Shanghai has glass doors and side panels
in a variety of coloured glass finishes, with a choice of
hinged or sliding doors and a corner arrangement.
Bottom left: Heartlands introduced the high gloss Rowley
(pictured), Eclipse and Reno dining ranges in black and
white, including lamp, console, coffee and dining tables,
TV unit and sideboard. Alison is a high gloss coffee table
that uplifts into a high table and Farrow is a high gloss
table that transforms into a small or large dining table
using one or two leafs.
Below: Furniture Clinic launched a taster cleaning kit for
leather furniture that contains a £5 off voucher which the
consumer can redeem in-store or from the company. It
also introduced a new stain remover kit, mattress
protector (pictured) and cleaning wipes.
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Schnepel furniture is recognised as a hand made, German furniture collection with versatility and value. There are 4 ranges to
choose from, many finishes and multiple options to ensure the furniture is suited to your clients’ needs.
We have introduced Brick and Click Partnership alongside the brand, and in simple terms we sell product on your behalf, and
then we pay you for each sale in your area.
Our new web store is a result of considerable investment, ensuring we get the maximum exposure for our brands, and in turn
increase the sales opportunities for you.
We deliver direct to the client’s home, so taking all the hassle away from you. We will offer an after care service whereby the
client has full support where needed, and most of all, we pay you for every sale we make in your area if you are a Partner.
The Brick and Click Partnership is growing, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to join a scheme where there are no catches,
only advantages.
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Left: Tontarelli introduced the Omnimodus brand with aneasy-to-assemble modular plastic wood-effect range. Notools are required to construct the furniture as the pieces slotinto place. Sizes can be adapted to meet the needs ofconsumers and it is easy to clean. Designed for children’srooms, bathrooms and conservatories it is available in threecolours: chocolate, cream and mole (pictured).
Below left: La-Z-Boy introduced its Vintage Inspirations andFresh Inspirations upholstery collections as it sought adiffering demographic from its core ranges. Chairman is from the Vintage range. It also launched its first collection ofLa-Z-Boy branded beds.
Below: Comfort Zone made its debut with a range ofupholstery including 3-2-1 suites, cottage suites, recliners,armchairs and lift and tilt chairs. It offers the same seven to10 working day delivery options as sister company SweetDreams. Pictured is Chelsea.
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Left: Morris Furniture’s Lucerne uses acaciawood and veneers, highlighting the naturallyoccurring contrasting shades of the wood,giving an overall impression of a dark, rich andluxurious dining collection.
Below: Seconique added a stowaway dining setto Cambourne; Berkley is a two-level glassdesign with white or black legs (pictured withthe Fusion cabinet range); Washington is a glassstowaway dining set; a low foot end version ofthe Chester faux leather bed was added; theLolipop bedroom range was expanded as wasCorona and Ceiro is a distressed finish bedroomcollection.
Rama introduced severaldesigns including six fromKathy Ireland, two distressedUnion Flag designs to Siam,four Calvin Klein Maya designsand the new Luminance wooland viscose collection(pictured).
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Core Products debuted three ranges it willproduce in the UK: Forge (above) is acombination of wood and metal in an antiquefinish; Campaign combines natural ash withmetal detailing in a military styling with aselection of bedroom and dining room piecesand Farmhouse is an eclectic collection for allaround the home in a rough sawn finish withheavy cast metal detailing.
Annaghmore Agencies debuted the Heritage living, dining and bedroom collection in a stone paintedfinish (above); Hartford is a living room range in oak and oak veneer or acacia and acacia veneer;Kingsley is a solid pine bedroom collection, including a large two-door wardrobe with central mirrorand five drawers; Nepal is a range of CD and DVD units in recycled wood; Shabby Chic is a painted oakliving room collection and the Colby leather tub chair is available in: milk, brown, red and black.
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WBH combines craftsmanship, innovation,
and the latest production techniques to
produce affordable furniture
Firm principles
Woodberry Bros & Haines has stuck to its principles with the
latest release of Caxton collections launched at Interiors 2014.
In the spirit of continued progress it introduced five
contemporary and traditional furniture collections as well as
several additions to its bestselling ranges.
Sharing the same period recessed round wooden handles
and tapered legs, the Carnaby living and dining and Hepworth
bedroom collections reflect a move back to the more elegant
design influences of the 1960s while embracing all the practical
requirements of today’s lifestyles.
With its warm mid-oak finish, Carnaby is a contemporary,
flexible and space-friendly living and dining collection, offering
a choice of dining and occasional tables, storage and display
cabinets, bookcase and a corner entertainment unit with the
option of a shelf stacker behind.
Hepworth has an up to date blond ash finish creating a
modern sophisticated look that is also refreshingly homely. The
freestanding, compact bedroom collection offers a selection of
wardrobe units and chests of drawers.
Combining contemporary design and a mid-oak finish with
retro-style moulded metal handles, the Heritage living and
dining collection features display, storage and entertainment
cabinets, plus dining and occasional tables to give a wealth of
options, while the feature handles strike a note of classic style.
Designed with price in mind, Essentials is a compact entry-
level bedroom collection available in four finishes: white, grey
ash, mid and light oak with metal handles.
The Eclipse 400 bedroom collection is a modular 400mm
furniture system offering the building blocks for creating an
individual
bedroom. It
has the
contemporary
styling and
flexibility to
satisfy most
space
requirements – shelved or hanging wardrobes in three heights
and two widths, top boxes, chests of drawers, an overbed
surround and a desk. There are five finishes: black, grey, white,
aubergine gloss and light oak, delivering a more personalised,
almost fitted look while retaining the flexibility to rearrange.
The understated, matt painted Chantilly bedroom collection
saw the addition of contrasting Sleek Oak finish tops, giving it a
restored look. Finding a balance between rustic charm and soft
femininity, Chantilly Oak offers a choice of wardrobes and
chests of drawers as well as a cheval mirror, bed and console
dressing table.
Visit: www.caxtonfurnitureonline.com
The modular Eclipse 400
bedroom collection
Essentials is
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finishes
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The latest rug brand made
its entrance at the show
Smart thinking
Think Rugs used the show to unveil its branding designed to
create a unique, smart and simple brand within the rug market
alongside new designs, increasing its offer to more than 300.
Among them the modern, eye-catching design of the Sonic is
loom knotted by hand and its optical illusion design creates a
unique wave effect.
The wool/viscose combination Fusion has two new designs
(FS16 and FS04) available in four colours each, while two
colours were added to FS06.
Royal Nomadic is one of Think Rug’s softest machine made
shaggies, with 5456 incorporating a two-tone diamond design
in four colours.
The high density heat-set Matrix range is hand-carved which
helps emphasise the modern designs. T004 is available in four
colour combinations: black/grey, black/violet, brown/green and
brown/red.
The company, previously known as Oriental Carpets and
Rugs, also used the show to introduce its 160 page 2014
brochure.
Visit: www.thinkrugs.co.uk
Top left: Honk Kong 867
Top right: Fusion FS04
Left: Sonic 01
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Unique, Antique, ClassicalChinese & Tibetan Furniture
Showroom: Brook Business ParkBrookway, Ivyhouse Lane
Hastings, E. Sussex, TN35 4NN01424 719800 / 07446 045587
www.redcabinetcompany.com
Kelston House International, Kelston House, Whitescross Dublin 18Tel: +353 12899441
Mob: +353 870995269Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kelstonhouse.com
Contact Gareth Price29 Warblington Road • Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 7HE
Tel: +44 (0) 1243 378369 • www.LynchSales.co.ukCopyright 2014 Lynch Brothers Licensing Corporation
We recognise that you have a choice in your promotional partner, which is why Lynch
continues to innovate, developing new materials and techniques to attract customers through your
doors. Below are clients who have tried“look-a-like” sales promotion firms, but found
good reasons to turn to Lynch.
“I was really pleased with the results of the promotions; the way they were planned and
executed.....We have in the past used alternativepromotions but feel that the Lynch organisation has
met all our criteria and ‘does what it says on the tin’.”
Paul StephensonBeevers Furnishers, 17th December 2013
“Well at last the waters have settled in the aftermath of a successful sale. Not only was it hectic during the sale, but also we had a good after sale response....Can I first of all thank you
for the down-to-earth approach with all arrangements leading up to handing
over to the sales coordinator.”Albert M. Graham
Algram Furnishers, 13th November 2013
“The difference being that one is left with the lasting impression of a Lynch sale that the
organisation is very much “batting for your side.”“Richard Nunn
Richard Cook Furnishers LTD, 14th October 2013
For results that you can bank on, choose Lynch, the original Sales
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A tour around the NEC aisles. Photographs by Billy White
Grand stands view
Sculptor Neil Machin was delighted with the response to his new product range and
he is looking forward to working with the many interior designers interested in
bespoke products.
Tel: 01834 812 322
The striking Ercol stand drew plenty of attention, with several new ranges to attract
visitors. On the main stand, two new modern upholstery ranges – Triggiano and Henley –
were particularly well received, along with its latest casual refectory dining range Montina.
Also causing a stir were the new Bronte and Teramo bedroom collections.
Email: [email protected]
In recent years the focus of Carol Simmonds, The Portfolio
Collection founder (pictured) has been directed to the
company’s contemporary collections which encompass
exciting work by a number of artists including Bella Pieroni and
Jessica Zoob.
Visit: www.theportfoliocollection.com
The spotlight fell on Breasley’s 2014 Salus Collection featuring its exclusive Viscool, and its
first hand-tufted mattresses. Visitors were able to experience the breadth and depth of
Breasley’s manufacturing capability, from its comprehensive range of vacuum packed
mattresses to the Accolade tufted pocket sprung collection with natural fillings.
Tel: 01634 712 580
Sitting Pretty showed its collection of British-made motion
upholstery, including Newark (pictured) and the latest
bestseller Cromwell with its more contemporary look, soft sit
and feel enveloping the user in luxury. Cromwell also has a
range of complementary occasional pieces.
Visit: www.spchairs.co.uk
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The Art Group is a market leader in contemporary art publishing available
as digital canvas prints, pre-framed, screens, cello-wrapped and mounted
prints. Its stylish pre-framed range features its most popular imagery paired
with high quality mouldings, delivering an impressive and superior finish.
Knowledge and passion for art is its business.
Tel: 0116 284 3640
From Skovby was a new generation of TV units of which the larger of the
two sizes contains a soundbar compartment with a perforated steel front
behind which the soundbar can be tucked away. Pictured is the new TV unit
with a tall display cabinet as well as the new open bookcase/display cabinet.
Visit: www.skovby.dk
Totem Furniture had a considerably better show than 2013. It launched a
number of new ranges with Ellen being the star with lots of display orders
taken. There is plenty to follow up on and as a result of the show Totem has
decided to increase the range. Thanks to all who came to the stand.
Visit: www.totemfurniture.co.uk
Spires Art had a wonderful time at Interiors UK, showcasing its
spring/summer 2014 range of framed prints, canvas and glass art. The range
of Eoin O’Connor prints was a particular hit, with the artist himself extremely
pleased at how well his paintings were being represented.
Tel: 02882 246 613
Established in 1957, Szynaka-Meble is one of the leading furniture
manufacturers in Poland, offering bedroom, bathroom, living and dining
room furniture. Business activities are combined with taking care of people
and the environment.
Visit: www.szynaka.pl
As one of the
leading Spanish
ceramic tile
manufacturers,
Azulejos Borja
had the pleasure
of presenting its
new kitchen and
bathroom
collection 30x60.
The size of 30x60
gives it unlimited
possibilities in its
application.
Flower motifs
and pastel
colours promise
to ease away all
your woes after a
long day’s work.
An extremely
glossy surface
with a mirror
effect gives a
sensation of
amplitude.
Visit: www.
azulejosborja.com
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A regular exhibitor, Kobeintroduced its latest curtaincollection, Nomad, alongwith its coordinatingupholstery collection Topasaduring this year’s show.Kobe also used the event tolaunch its Essente brand,offering a collection ofcontemporary fabriccollections retailing at £20per metre. Tel: 0844 7420 800
Kyoto was delighted with the reception to its new branding and productsreceived. The classic look of the fold-out sofabeds with new interiors andcovers proving that you can actually have a comfortable sofabedwas endorsed by both new and existing customers. Email: [email protected]
Interiors UK proved aresounding success forShankar Enterprises. Thechair and hardwoodfurniture importershowcased more than 200new products for retailcustomers, plus Cribb 5ranges aimed at thecommercial sector. Productsincluded dining, occasional,office and armchairs, witheco-friendly reclaimedfurniture also on show. Tel: 01902 399 764
The latest ranges fromMiChair, MiBed andHestia were on view onthe Furmanac stand,with the stars of theshow being theupholstered range ofbed frames andmatching occasionalfurniture. All threeFurmanac brands areproudly hand-made inthe UK and conform toUK flammabilityregulations. Tel: 01384 408 844
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After 44 years experience of supplying clocks to the retail furniture trade,
BilliB once again reported a successful Interiors UK show, again occupying
the same stand it has had since the show began. BilliB offers a diverse
collection of clocks ranging from traditional wooden grandfather clocks,
quartz wall clocks, mantel clocks, to the Bubblegum wall art range.
Tel: 01202 293 352
Italstudio was delighted to announce the official launch of Italstudio
collections to the UK and Republic of Ireland markets. Using only the highest
quality materials, these modern collections are a stylish and sophisticated
statement of comfort, function and undeniable quality.
Email: [email protected]
Interiors UK was a great show for Hanlin with its stand a hive of activity
with around 500 hides and skins for people to browse and select from.
Visitors were thrilled by the quality and variety of markings its cowhides
had to offer.
Tel: 01564 702 116
The addition of new pieces to Seconique’s already popular Cambourne
range of bedroom and occasional furniture proved to be among its
top-selling lines for the show. A stowaway dining set, display cabinet and
several new bedroom pieces now complement the existing products.
Tel: 0121 506 4888
Lpd showcased more than 70 new products during the exhibition, with
orders and new contacts proving it to be its most successful show. From the
upmarket fabric beds, the dove-grey bedroom range, stone colour high
gloss and budget dining sets, there really was something for everyone.
Tel: 0113 271 5151
Network 4 Home Delivery is the industry leader in two-man furniture
delivery. Its five depots across the UK and the republic of Ireland are
conveniently located to give the best possible coverage with realistic
timescales. Network 4 works direct for manufacturers, wholesalers and
retailers and prides itself on its 100% customer satisfaction.
Visit: www.network4.co.uk
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Hyder Beds LtdKashmir HouseBradford Street
DewsburyWF13 1ENT: 01924 462616F:01924 458463
E: [email protected]:www.hyderbedsltd.com
Hyder Beds Ltdwas born through the infusion of 3 small bedding companies, combining experiencedmanagement with years in the industry.
Though in its infancy, this newly formed family business is fast developing and punching above its weight.
Based in Dewsbury on the outskirts of Leeds producing traditional handcrafted beds andmattresses, combining traditional techniques and craftsmanship
with the state of the art technology and design. In our quest to be the best, all our beds andmattresses aremeticulously hand-crafted to enhance their
individual character. The finest materials are used to ensure the greatest comfort, and traditional hand-finishing helps extend the life of the bed.
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What an incredible year 2013 was for us, topped off with a
fantastic January show at the NEC where we connected with
some amazing people and company representatives, hopefully
opening many new doors and strengthening existing partnerships.
We have seen such a change lately within the Furniture Industry.
A fresh and optimistic sense of restoration, a revitalised hope
throughout the nation that ‘springtime’ is around the corner - in
many more ways than seasonal!
We are about to celebrate our tenth anniversary and we want to
make 2014 the most memorable year yet. We have sewn so much
time, resources, care, love and passion into what we think is an
excellent service - and they are not our words, but yours, again
encouraging words spoken to us by so many at the Interiors show
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One thing that we can promise, is that our prices will remain frozen
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cream of flooring on show
Top left: Jan Kath’s Spacecrafted uses images from the Hubble
Space Telescope, more than 60 colours and at least 23 knots per
sqcm to represent a departure into a new carpet dimension
Top right: Proline can now combine its Prochannel bathroom
drainage system with wooden floors
Below: Moduleo introduced 22 designs with embossing in register
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Cloud 9 range of Pure Luxury Carpet Underlays offering a very high degree of comfort
Proudly made in the UK to BS 5808 (1991) and BS EN 14499:2004
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Balterio introduced 110 decors including
the new Quattro Vintage (above) with 11
designs including Gunsmoke Chestnut in
an 8mm plank. Impressio (left) has seven
new designs including Wadi Run Oak. To
bring products to the market quicker, it
is investing £16m in a new digital
surface printing plant which should be
open by the end of the year.
Below left: Balta Rugs added new
designs and colours to Picasso
Below right: Haro’s Tigra digitally
printed cork 195mm x 1,237mm planks
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Left: Balta Broadloom’s Sensit fibre was
at the heart of many of its numerous
launches, including the traditionally
woven Sensit Glenmore Wilton in subtle
natural colours and grey tones. Other
Sensit launches included Desire, Trento,
Magnum, Sensit Supreme, Twist and
Infinity.
Right: Classen has invested more
than £10m in technology and
manufacturing for its 4.5mm thick
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Clockwise from top left: Granorte’s Vita cork
flooring comes as click or stick down; BIG’s
Supreme Country Pine vinyl; Berry Alloc’s
High-Tech Original laminate in Fall Oak;
Leoline’s Luxury Woods Toronto; Swiss
Krono’s Aurum Vision in Leonardo Oak;
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Above right: Wineo’s bio-polyurethane
Purline is available in 40 designs and
four plank and tile formats
Left: Parador’s ClickTex: carpet on HDF
planks with a click mechanism. The
company says it has less waste than roll
carpet.
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While soft yarns have become a ‘must have’ for
a number of manufacturers, Associated Weavers
stole the show with the introduction of the
iSense collection of super soft carpets using a
polyamide yarn produced and then printed
in-house. Backed by the most sophisticated
marketing video seen in the UK flooring
industry, Serenity is available in 14 colours,
Splendour is a frieze design in 14 shades while
Seduction has a short pile in 14 colours. All are
available in 4m and 5m widths.
It also debuted the L’Amour, Illusion,
Adoration and Hermes in a soft polyamide yarn,
also available in 14 colours and 4m and 5m
widths. Stainaway Ultra was introduced in a
dozen colours, Stainaway Tweed was launched
in 14 colours with a natural look and 4m and 5m
widths, Temptation and Santorini were
recoloured and Distinction added as a heavier
version on Santorini. The Blenheim Twist,
Harewood Twist and Imperial Twist were
launched and Everest Twist recoloured.
Top: Seduction
Left: Serenity
Below: Splendour
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The three
Bordbar updated its airline trolley
furniture with Cube, which can
be wall-mounted or grouped to
form a sideboard
Bretz added a swivel and
adjustable tilt chair to the
Hangout sofa
Evolution rather than revolution was the outstanding theme at IMM
Cologne –even from the usually leftfield Bretz – as companies
expanded successful designs of recent years into new areas and for
Italian exhibitors largely repeated (with some tweaks) what they
showed in Milan last year.
Both strategies brought rewards as the improvement in the Eurozone
economy and the affluence of Russian and Chinese
middle-classes was easy to spot in the aisles:
particularly in the upmarket Pure halls.
Here is a selection of the best on show.
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front-end that can be moved up or down
to give the right support depending on
the height of the sitter
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Dauphin Home’s Pallone stool comes
in three sizes and is available in leather
or soft covers with contrasting seams
The main feature of Riva 1920’s
SW table is its crossing legs. It is
available in several solid woods
Conde House added several items to its
Challenge collection, including the walnut
or oak dining table
Fenner’s Furemu
bedroom range
sports an external
frame and touch-
open doors and
drawers
Domitalia’s
Maxim has a
ceramic top,
anthracite
varnished ash
legs and an
aluminium
extension system
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Furninova’s modular Paso Doble has
a removable cover and large cushions
for day and small for the night
Zeitraum has turned its Morph chair into a
stool, with a choice of wooden, padded or
upholstered seat
Wittman’s Altra
headboard comes
in several widths
and three heights:
1m, 1.2m and 1.4m
The arms of
Leolux’s Gynko
can be adjusted
to several
angles, and it is
available in
three sizes
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System shelving introduced in 1949 by Nils
Strinning
Gera’s Avion
standard lamp
has contact-free
activation and
dimming and is
available in
aluminium or
white
Softline’s Eden features stitching inspired by sports
cars, a wooden frame and an adjustable back
Intertime’s Smart features folding armrests, an adjustable back with integrated headrest
function plus a swivel arm that becomes the footrest, allowing the user a host of sitting and
sleeping positions
Originally round, B&B Italia’s Tobi-Ishi table has been reinvented
with a rectangular tapering top and 16 new lacquered finishes
E15’s TA21 Platz table is based on traditional work
tables with a diagonal bar for support and visible
dowels. It comes in seven lengths and three heights
with optional drawers and matching Sitz bench.
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Rolf Benz’s Nova is available as a single and two-seater daybed, and has optional
leather side shelves and choice of two heights
Living Divani’s Filo Outdoor is an update of the 2002 indoor
range, with an armchair, two-seater and three-seater sofas with
tubular steel frame and Iroko base
Cor’s Elm is the
latest design for it
by Jehs+Laub,
taking inspiration
from early 20th
century
Scandinavian
design
HTL introduced four to six week delivery
for its Corium Italia brand
As usual, de Sede
concentrated on a small
number of products, with just
three launches including the
110 taking its inspiration from
classic sports cars
Machalke opted for a chesterfield
look for Square, available in a
variety of configurations
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Thonet’s S1200 compact desk is aimed at the home office
market and has a variety of accessories including a multi-
function bookrest
Doro Banti is the new brand from Romanian manufacturer TehnoForestExport, with five
living/dining designs (including Precotto pictured) from London-based designer Leonhard
Pfeifer and the Precotto bedroom range
Colico Design introduced a
wooden-leg version of its Rap chairTeam 7’s Cubus modular system is suitable for any room and is
available in seven wood and 10 glass colours
Koinor’s Rosa has an oversized
armchair, footstool and three sofas
with adjustable armrest. ‘Let it
swing – relaxed, uncomplicated,
simply living,’ says the company.
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Highlights of Cranmore Park
Cavendish Upholstery introduced an updated fabric offer
alongside several models. Vermont is a compact design;
Beaufort has stud detailing; Jasmine is a low sit model with
scroll arms and Aqua Clean; Penmore is a modular corner unit;
Elise has curved arms and a swivel chair; and Ashdown is a
classically shaped sofa with Aqua Clean.
Cintique offered a new fabric selection alongside the Carolina
chair with upholstered or wooden arms.
Frank Hudson previewed the Hudson
Living brand of occasional pieces with a
choice of concrete or wood tops and metal
or wood frame.
It launched the Monique painted
collection, Savoy a chesterfield style bed,
new sizes and finishes to Alexandria, and
added a leather wing headboard to
Vermont.
Origin Red added to its rubberwood
collection with a kitchen dining table set
and showed its latest brochure.
Wade Upholstery highlighted seven
Welbeck House models that were
previewed at Long Point, and a number of
Wade introductions, including Hastings.
Visit: www.thefurniture-show.co.uk
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Below: Origin Red’s Newland
Bottom: Wade Upholstery’s
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Makinga markHimolla enjoyed success
at Brussels, IMM Cologne
and The Furniture Show
‘We were very busy at the show, and this
year were able to show retailers how to
display models with almost a studio
concept on the stand,’ says Mark Litterst,
Himolla UK export manager (pictured).
‘We are very busy
at the moment and
are very satisfied. We
have been in the UK
for six or seven years
and things are now
paying off. The sales organisation is now
in place, backed by head office, and the
products are now right for the UK
market.
‘When we first started in the UK, our
Zerostress brand was seen as an
alternative to existing high quality
recliner manufacturers. But now Himolla
is recognised for having a great variety of
products, lots of sizes – people are all
different and it is a very individual
purchase – and options such as lumbar
support or computer tables.’
Himolla’s signature is offering recliners
with integrated footstools. ‘It saves so
much space and is exactly what the
market wants. This has really taken off
and 70% of sales, both in the UK and
globally, are now with integrated
footstools,’ he says .
Himolla’s latest launch is Cosyform.
‘If previous recliners were Audi or
Mercedes, this is the Bentley,’ says
Litterst. ‘It has an integrated footstool,
manual or electric options and six sizes.
This will take us even further in the
market and lead us into a new era.’
The Zerostress collection has also been
expanded with an integral footstool.
Email: [email protected]
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ArtipelagoIFEX is Indonesia’s newest furniture exhibition
In recent years talk of Indonesia has been about its growing
economy and vibrant democracy that has maintained political
stability and allowed the country to emerge as a confident
middle-income country. Just a hop across from Singapore, the
nation’s capital Jakarta – the most populous city in South East
Asia – is gearing up for a new furniture exhibition that promises
to deliver on Indonesia’s creativity and artistic diversity.
With more than 700 exhibitors confirmed, IFEX will take place
at JI Expo, one of Jakarta’s largest and most sophisticated
exhibition spaces.
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that inevitably it is reflected in the creations coming out of the
archipelago’s workshops and its furniture and handicrafts
industry has a solid reputation globally as a result of historical
traditions in woodwork and artistic crafts.
Continuing centuries’ old traditions, artisans continue to
innovate and refine their crafting skills using wood, rattan,
bamboo and a host of other natural resources that grow
abundantly under the equatorial sun.
This extraordinary diversity of products is visible in
showrooms and small retailers from Bali to central Java. Old
dugout canoes are given a new lease of life as bookshelves,
reclaimed timber boards are turned into racks and chairs, and
colossal tree roots are crafted into dining tables. For buyers this
means an almost bewildering array of products to choose from,
marrying the practical with the whimsical. This offers plenty of
inspiration to decorate anything from homes to restaurants and
offices to hotel lobbies.
According to IFEX organiser UBM and Dyandra, much
progress has been made by Indonesia to ensure the furniture
industry does not contribute to the country’s deforestation.
In response to a government campaign, levels of illegal
logging have fallen by 75% from 2000 to 2010 and a
nationwide programme is under way to ensure that
producers meet strict legal requirements when exporting to
the EU.
From Jakarta, reaching Indonesia’s furniture hub in central
Java is a one-hour flight, and from there it’s easy to canvas the
area to explore the workshops that produce and export
furniture.
Teak furniture production in central Java dates back to pre-
colonial times. Two historical clusters are the towns of Jepara
and Klaten that emerged before the 17th century to serve the
demand of the royal families for carved wood furniture. Jepara,
in addition to serving the domestic market, is well connected to
markets in the USA, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia.
Visit: www.ifexindonesia.com
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Giving something back to the communityFishpools has named Teens Unite Fighting Cancer and Nordoff Robbins as its
charity partners for this year’s Family Values project. The Waltham Cross,
Hertfordshire, retailer hopes to raise at least £5,000 for the two charities and has
started the ball rolling with a £2,000 donation.
‘Our Family Values programme represents our commitment to give something
back to the people who live and work where we do and we’ve joined forces with
two brilliant charities to help us do just that,’ says Simon Fishpool, Fishpools md.
Broxbourne based charity Teens Unite Fighting Cancer is dedicated to improving
the lives of people aged 13-24, with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. The
charity runs regular fun days out and provides long-term support for teens whether
they are undergoing treatment or in remission. The charity has also recently
opened the first specialist respite care centre for those aged 13-24 in the UK.
Nordoff Robbins is a specialist music charity, dedicated to transforming the lives
of vulnerable children and adults across the UK. It provides around 50,000 music
therapy sessions each year to help people struggling with a range of challenges
including autism, learning difficulties, dementia, mental health problems, stroke,
brain injury and depression.
Donations can be made at: www.justgiving.com/teams/Fishpools-Family-Values
Shades of DuluxTeal is the colour of 2014, according to
Dulux. Specifically Sea Urchin 1, as
modelled by Alesha Dixon (above). The
colour was chosen as Dulux’s 10th Colour
of the Year following research by an 18-
strong panel of global colour and trend
experts.
‘Teal is a real fashion and interior
favourite for 2014, already making its
mark on recent Hollywood red carpets
and awards ceremonies. The beautifully
balanced yet dynamic shade of Sea
Urchin 1 suits Alesha’s personality
effortlessly. With her experience of story-
telling through dance and her striking
wardrobe, Alesha is the perfect choice to
showcase the power of colour in this
captivating shoot,’ says Rebecca
Thomson, Dulux senior colour and
design manager.
High sales pitchCaroline Hilditch, Julian Bowen agent for East
Anglia receives the Salesperson of the Year
award from the company’s founder at
Interiors UK in Birmingham last month. This is
the second time she has won the award
during her 15 years with the wholesaler.
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer hosts regular events
Praise for a masterQuick-Step Master Installer Nigel
Bawn has received praise and
acknowledgement for his
outstanding workmanship and
consistently high levels of service
at the first ever B&Q Homefit
vendor partner day. The B&Q
Homefit scheme supplies
customers with access to locally
approved tradesmen with
recognised qualifications. In
recognition of the positive
feedback to B&Q from internal
sources and happy customers, the
chain awarded him with a
Certificate of Excellence.
Fiona Brookes, B&Q Homefit
national customer manager and
Jonny Westbrooke, chief executive
and clerk of the Furniture Makers,
presented Bawn with his certificate.
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