Bond, Cube and Dot

The Turkish ceramics company, The Kale Group, have recently launched two new collections of wall ceramic tiles - Bond and Cube & Dot.  Designed by both Turkish and Finish designers, both collections create beautiful undulating textures and effects inspired by rhythms and patterns in nature.  

www.cubeanddot.com 
www.bond-collection.com

Spool of light

Recently launched by Lucente lighting the SPOOL light available as a pendant desk and floor lamp.  

Scope

To be launch later this year an innovative video intercom product from Siedle called Scope.  It is a cordless telephone landline and video intercom combined.  Beautifully detailed this ultra sleek design has a  solid metal cover panel which will be available in  six variants : stainless steel, aluminium, high-gloss white, high-gloss black, chrome and gold.  www.siedle.com

Big Splash

The latest design from Runtal is a profiled radiator panel called 'Splash' - what makes this design interesting is the integration of Corian as the facing material to provide a softer ceramic-like surface finish.  A recent winner of a Red Dot Design Award. 

Shine on

At the kitchen fair Eurocucina 2010 Electrolux presented the Shine washing machine concept - a compact washing machine that can fit under a bathroom sink.  An innovative and space saving solution for urban living.

Feeling Blue

New from Grohe the Nova Light - you can set the LED light to change through the whole color spectrum and it can be programmed to switch on or off at any time. Whilst Grohe blue is a complete water filter system - to provide filtered drinking water direct from your tap. www.grohe.co.uk

Motivo

Caesarstone's new Motivo textured porcelain tiles demonstrate the continuing trend for textured wall finishes. 
Two designs are currently available.  
www.caesarstone.uk.com

Artwork

Surfaceview have recently added a range of 'retro style' Haynes manual prints to their portfolio of wall murals / canvas's.  
www.surfaceview.co.uk

Spinning Light

Designed by Ben Hubert this elegant light is made from spun aluminium with a beautiful lacquer finish. 

www.andtradition.com

Status Bathroom

For sometime now the bathroom has taken on a more important role in the home - as a statement of status, a centre of wellbeing - a place to relax and escape to.  The following examples show how designs are evolving using soft shapes and forms which are sculptural and decorative from italian designers Bandini and NIC Designs.

Latest furniture trends

These two examples show two contrasting and evolving interior trends .  The first is part of a new range from Moroso using decorative childlike / folkloric shapes and prints.  The second is this range of cabinets from Porado using highly reflective and gloss finishes - exaggerated by the dimple effect.  Both make a distinctive statement - an expression of escapism into a 'wonderland'. 

CIRCUS - Wierd and Wonderful

Circus takes its style cues from the surrealist art movement also paying homage to various iconic 20th century names such as Verner Panton.   Tom Dixon is the 'ringmaster' of this newest London restaurant venue and aside from the numerous Artek golden bell lightshades Tom has also designed much of the furniture.  

lighting as Art

With the recent trend in 'extrovert' shape and form in interior design - lighting designs are becoming more sculptural as these examples show.  The stunning Cademo floor lamp from Artemide - designed by Karim Rashid, the Noto and the Wagashi wire wall light by Foscarini.

Psychedelia revisited

As featured in Vogue this month - latest fashion trend for vibrant futuristic digital prints. An update on 70's psychedelia. 

Rowenta Silver Art Collection

Designed to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Rowenta, the new Silver Art Collection is elegant and stylish with an innovative use of materials.  The collection consists of espresso machine, coffee maker, juice extractor, toaster and kettle. Fully clad in stainless steel with glossy finish and a wood base.  Love it. 

Blender by De Dietrich

New blender by De Dietrich - an example of the increasing trend for 'futuristic' styling in home appliances. 

Sofa Ruché by ligne roset

Designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset - Ruché’s structure is in solid beech, either stained or natural. On its slim legs rests a thick mattress with distinctive finely worked quilting.    The unusual thing about this piece is its solid wood slender structure - utilising the inherent strength in beech.  Ruché is nonetheless soft and welcoming.  As well as the two and three-seat versions, Ruché is also available in a one-arm settee version with integral table surface at the end of its seat.  (To be launched in the Spring).  The French company, Ligne Roset,  have a reputation for distinctive and elegant furniture and textiles. 
www.ligne-roset.co.uk

The Edit range by Miller Harris

Better known for their perfumed products Miller Harris have recently launched a range of scented teas and sophisticated fragranced olive oils. The Citron blend olive oil, for example, is enhanced with Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange, grapefruit, tangerine and petitgrain from Paraguay.  The packaging is styled for pride of place on show in your kitchen in the Miller Harris distinctive brand image. www.millerharris.com

Mandarin Orient Hotel - Barcelona

Recently opened in a building which once was a bank, this stunning interior is a sophisticated blend of contemporary minimalism overlaid with organic ornamentation and texture, using a controlled neutral colour palette punctuated only by yellow.