Interior Design Blog
Let there be light
December 10, 2010
It may not quite have been divine inspiration, but after just a couple of minutes inside Salisbury Cathedral, artist and lighting designer Bruce Munro knew exactly how he wanted his latest instillation to look.
Blow Your Own Bauble!
Jenny Brewer idfx
There are plenty of opportunities to customise your Christmas this year with countless interactive design workshops taking place, including the chance to try your hand at glassblowing and make your own bauble! Expert glassmakers Michael Ruh and Natascha Wahl will be opening the doors of their West Dulwich studio, as will the Aaronson Noon Glass Studio in West Brompton, for a very festive introduction to this specialist craft.
Fabric festivities
December 7, 2010
Starting to panic about fitting in time for Christmas shopping and more importantly ensuring the gifts you give show you as the design conscious lover you are? It seems Etoile Home has all the answers. Canadian-born but UK based Shani Beadle began as a fashion and interiors photographer but in 2006 had a change of direction and set up fabric design company Etoile, which uses it's 1950s inspired prints for a whole range of interior products, including rugs and upholstery fabric.
Tron inspired furniture from Cappellini and Disney
Jenny Brewer idfx
I had the pleasure of popping into Claridge's yesterday for the London launch of The Tron Armchair, the latest collaborative project between Cappellini and Walt Disney Signature. This unusual project sees inspiration drawn from all angles of the upcoming Disney blockbuster Tron:Legacy, with its jagged urban form and its use of innovative manufacturing technology.
An award to be treasured
December 3, 2010
Last Tuesday evening was a special date in the diaries of many interior designers, product designers and architects: late into the night, the Grosvenor House hotel in London's Park Lane hosted the FX magazine's International Interior Design Awards. Everyone seemed to have a great night - and a lucky few are now the proud owners of their very own FX Award.
Obviously, the kudos of winning is far more valuable than the trophy itself, but it's still important to give the winners something they can take away and cherish - perhaps even pick up every now and then as they re-enact their moment of glory.
The FX Awards trophy, a tablet of Corian thermoformed to resemble the natural undulations of a glossy magazine, made its debut 10 years ago. Since then it has always been rendered in grey and white, but this year we decided to do something a bit different.
East London Design Show this weekend
Allie Boehm and Jenny Brewer idfx
This weekend East London will be doing what it does best - showcasing exciting new creative talent. That's right, it's time once again for the East London Design Show, bringing the work of over 100 of the best independent product, interior and jewellery designers to shoppers looking for the perfect unexpected gift this festive season. Visitors will find a range of eclectic and unique products including glass, ceramics, women's and men's fashion accessories, jewellery, children's clothing and toys, stationery, homeware and furniture, including the Kenn bookcase from Kenyon Yeh's clever UNIKEA collection (above).
Sun and stars shine in City of Light
Kate Burnett idfx
A host of big design names have been in south Florida this week for the sixth edition of Design Miami - including Konstantin Grcic, Ron Arad, Martin Brudnizki, and Nadja Swarovski.
Bedtime story
Allie Boehm idfx
Family owned Italian furniture company Giusti Portos is entering the UK market with the introduction of three luxurious bed collections known as Angelica, Ducale and Perlage (above). Most recognized by its beautifully hand-crafted bed frames made of materials such as forged iron, brass and wood, the company also features a line of complementary accessories.
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