Posts Tagged: Textiles
Future design with Camira’s first Transport Design Directions
This month Design Insider is focused on hospitality but we have deviated slightly to look at the new ways in which Camira is looking after your comfort whilst you travel by bus. Global textile innovator, Camira, has launched its first Transport Design Directions guide developed specifically for bus and coach interiors. Camira provides thoughts, solutions… Read More >
JW Marriott – Morocco
The JW Marriott brand has appointed design practice Areen Hospitality to work on the interiors of a new 5 star hotel in Morocco. The location is the Marina Smir in Tetouan, which is just 10 miles from the straits of Gibraltar, is Morocco’s first yacht harbour and is becoming increasingly popular as the port of… Read More >
Hotel Gotham & the Crowne Plaza
Interiors not only need to captivate and inspire but perform. Style Library Contracts fulfilled this brief when they were asked to supply the interiors for Hotel Gotham in Manchester and the Crowne Plaza in Northwood. We take a look at these two exciting projects. With no less than five in-house design studios, Style Library Contract… Read More >
Materials in detail: Camira
We often enjoy learning about new products launches, focused on the final product, without really considering the materials they are manufactured from. We spoke to Camira to delve into the detail behind the materials they use to produce their innovative fabrics, including their latest fabric, Patina, launching Monday 30th January. Camira explained that bast fibres are… Read More >
How did you get into design?
In our 4th post we met Helen Strevens who works solely from her drawing board and Sue Watkins who’s material based approach led her into her position with Chad Lighting. We also learnt how SpaceInvader was launched by John Williams after experience across multiple sectors and continents. In the final in our series we meet… Read More >
Product Watch: Room Highs by Kobe
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe, has introduced a new compact range of ‘room highs’, the extra wide fabrics for window décor for both contract and residential. The fabric is more than 300cm high with the pattern printed or woven horizontally across, making matching patterns and sewing seams a thing of the past. The sophisticated, luxurious easy-to-care-for,… Read More >
Product Watch: ANTHEM BY SKOPOS
ANTHEM by Skopos evokes an up-beat, light-hearted mood, with 5 rhythmic designs, offered on a large range of base cloths for contract interiors. With musical design names the collection has a nod to dancehall days and movement within the design mark that gives a handcrafted, artisan feel to the print. Launching in early November, the… Read More >
Newmor – Alluring Glamour
From the chic sophistication of Cassidy to the alluring glamour of Boston, these latest two collections from Newmor certainly create an impact. Cassidy, a tailored stitched-leather block design has been beautifully crafted to simulate the look and feel of fine leather. This handsome collection combines a custom leather texture emboss with the chic shimmer of… Read More >
Sekers Release Two New Collections
Enchanted Sekers announces the launch of Enchanted, an understated and elegant 100% polyester drapery. With a luxurious dupion silk look and beautiful drape, Enchanted is available in 35 sumptuous shades ranging from rich jewel tones shades to sophisticated neutrals. Enchanted is ideally suited for curtains, bed throws and accessories in the contract market, from hotels… Read More >
Bancroft – New Edinburgh FR Dim-Out Collection
Introducing the new FR Dimout Edinburgh collection from Bancroft, featuring a classic herringbone, textural pattern and co-ordinating beautifully with the eye catching tartans and checks in their gorgeous Wool range (see images below). As well as meeting stringent FR standards, the collection offers you versatile colour choices, ranging from soothing neutrals and darker hues to zingy, citrus… Read More >
Harlequin – Palazzo Reale
Nine striking collections, all specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of the contract market. Following on from the success of the previous FROne range, Harlequin contract are excited to announce the launch of Palazzo Reale: nine striking collections, all specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of the contract market. The nine books comprise wide… Read More >
Harlequin Contract launches nine new FR-One books in a luxurious range of co-ordinating plains, patterns and textures for summer 2015.
Harlequin Contract is pleased to announce the launch of a further nine contemporary collections of damasks, geometrics, stripes and trail designs, which have been specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the contract market. Hardwearing and fire retardant to Crib 5, the latest FR-One books offer a stunning solution for contract interiors, whilst their… Read More >
Kai – Starla Collection
The KAI portfolio showcases the “In to Ink” trend with its latest fabric collection. Introducing Starla, an intriguing mix of tie-dye and woven fabrics that will bring style and personality into your home. Mark-making patterns and textures come to life in these stunning weaves and complement the organic tie-dying technique used to produce these truly… Read More >