In this issue...
Andrea Taphouse, editor, writes...
When I consider interior design, I tend to think about domestic properties, such as traditional-style houses and trendy apartments. But how important is interior design in commercial settings?
Last weekend, I enjoyed a four-course meal while sailing down the Thames on a river cruise. The boat was furnished to a high standard and finished with stylish tableware and other interior accessories. These design aspects - combined with some of London's best sights - are intended to create a luxurious environment for diners.
Wooden flooring, comfortable chairs, 'mood' lighting, royal-blue table cloths and a stage featuring a grand piano have all been chosen to create the desired effect.
Also this week, I went on a tour of the Madejski Stadium, which is home to Reading Football Club (my boyfriend's team, not mine). An appropriate interior-design scheme is clearly important for the behind-the-scenes areas, even if the club's trophy cabinet is in need of a bit of an update.
Blue and white stripes are subtly incorporated where possible and framed pictures of players past and present adorn the walls. The executive suite and the players' lounge feature comfortable seating areas and contemporary design schemes.
Heavy-duty yet stylish flooring is used throughout the corridors and lounges and practical fittings are installed in the bathrooms and the changing rooms.
Interiorstalk features a variety of product stories and case studies about commercial interiors and the best ways to furnish them. Recent applications include the retro makeover of a sushi restaurant, the installation of a mezzanine floor at a company's headquarters and the provision of fixtures and fittings for a boutique inn.
Visitors to the site will also find heavy-duty flooring, integrated storage solutions, ceiling systems, office furniture, partitions and more - all the necessary components of a commercial environment.
Our top new products selection
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New House Textiles 08 Mar 2010
New House Textiles has introduced Lilla, part of a new collection of nude-coloured roller-blind fabrics.
According to the company, the Lilla fabric features a delicate design of flowers and leaves in a semi-sheer that is just 'nude' enough to allow in the light while offering privacy.
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Fabricsandpapers.com 10 Mar 2010
Fabricsandpapers.com is now offering the Barneby Gates collection of wallpapers, which incorporates elements of nature with influences from fashion and design.
The designs take classical ideas and gives them a contemporary twist, using subtle metallic finishes.
Prices are from GBP65 to GBP75 per roll (width 52cm, length 10m) including VAT.
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Surface Tiles 12 Mar 2010
Surface Tiles has announced that from 7 May it will be offering a selection of new tiles with 20 per cent off as part of its spring sale.
The company has selected a variety of new designs, technologies and materials for immediate introduction to its high-street stores.
In addition, the Value range will be discounted by a further 30 per cent.
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Evitavonni 12 Mar 2010
Evitavonni has introduced a collection of Hollywood-style bedroom furniture in soft greys and deep browns.
The company recommends warm silver and deep charcoal tones, deep-buttoned headboards and floor-length curtains.
A collection of cushions with delicate embroidery and metallic trim can add an understated elegance to the room.
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Aston Matthews 12 Mar 2010
Aston Matthews is offering a selection of twin 'his-and-hers' basins.
The range includes the simple yet stylish Domino basin, which has a width of 1,080mm and costs GBP410.
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Other featured new product news
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Whitegoods Lighting 10 Mar 2010
Whitegoods Lighting has announced that it will be exhibiting at Frankfurt Light and Build 2010.
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Roper Rhodes 11 Mar 2010
Roper Rhodes has announced that its range of wooden toilet seats has been upgraded.
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Surface Tiles 12 Mar 2010
Surface Tiles is to host two more breakfast workshops this year - one on 16 March and the other on 18 March.
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Gorenje 12 Mar 2010
Gorenje's new Steriltub self-cleaning programme is to designed to rid unpleasant odours from the washing machine that arise through the regular use of washing cycles at low temperatures.
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Cooper Lighting 08 Mar 2010
The new Acsys suspended luminaire system from Cooper Lighting has been designed to meet the needs of modern buildings that use an exposed-soffit ceiling construction to improve thermal management.
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