Showing posts with label bespoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bespoke. Show all posts
Monday, December 9, 2013
Made.com Designers believe that high street and expensive designer brands give consumers a raw deal. The company offerings original furniture design made specially for you without any secret margins and retailers' fees. Made.com furniture is probably the worst kept secret of the design world but the design and quality of the products makes them a front runner in affordable luxury furniture.
They have just realised a new collection of sofa beds which we would like to share with you. Sofa beds are a practical solution to guest beds, as they function as a two-in-one of a sofa and a guest bed without taking up any additional space. Especially when they are this stylish, a sofa bed seems like the obvious choice!
Preston Sofa bed
This is a stylish and comfortable sofa that also makes a handy occasional guest bed. It is crafted in Britain with a hardwood frame and solid wood legs in a dark stain finish.We like it in a versatile grey shade, so it could blend with our favourite Scandinavian looks. It is designed cleverly, which allows you to make your sofa into the bed in few seconds, by whipping the seat cushions off and keeping the back cushions on as a headboard. The sofa bed combines foam and fibre cushioning for a medium-soft sit and a comfy mattress for a sound sleep in high quality, easy-to-care-for fabric. 
Chou Sofa bed
This sofa bed gives a bit of retro feel with its angled wooden legs, buttoned details on the back rest and neutral colours. The back of the sofa folds down with a simple mechanism, the arms can be removed too, for those taller sleepers. With a solid pine frame covered in tight weave fabric it'll stand the test of time, no matter how many guests come to stay. Ideal for the holidays when you never know how many guests may drop in.
Yoko Sofa bed
Yoko is a contemporary and minimalist sofa that's also ideal for smaller set-ups as an occasional guest bed. Striking garnet black finish looks very elegant. To transform the sofa into the comfy bed simply fold out the back. Fixed cushions mean minimal fuss to set up or put back. Sofa bed is made of a sprung foam seat and back for a comfy medium-firm sit or a relaxing night's sleep and upholstered in sleek, hard wearing PU leather. This piece is a press favourite, it was featured in Elle Decoration and Telegraph Newspaper.
For more detailed information on the products featured above as well as the entire range of sofa beds, furniture, accessories and lighting visit Made.com Website.
Stylish sofa beds directly from the Designers of Made.com
Friday, October 25, 2013
We are doing some research into a new design at the moment and are flirting with the idea of detailing the floor and shower areas in marble. We are considering custom made marble sinks and bath tops. Although quite expensive when used in large quantities, especially large format tiles and custom items such as the sinks, marble bathrooms have a fantastic, luxury feel to them and the rest of the design does not need to be overpowering as the natural beauty of the marble is enough.
Marble Bathrooms
Monday, October 14, 2013
James is young bespoke furniture company, founded by designer James Harrison in 2006. I managed to speak with James at 100% Design and I need to say he was really friendly and he told me a little bit about his business.
James himself is very passionate about bespoke items and craftsmanship. He says that their pieces reflect their British nature. The team is made up of carpenters and upholsters in the UK
Having a small but dedicated team managing every project allows us to offer a personal and collaborative approach for each client, ensuring that our exacting standards are delivered at every stage of each project. James UK make a conscious effort to responsibly source materials and support the British manufacturing industry in order to minimise our impact on the environment.
I like their style: simple, but special, with a great attention to the details.
James by James Harrison
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Happy Saturday Everyone :) I hope you all have a chance to sleep for a little bit longer today...
Today's post is dedicated to the soft stuff, like cushions, throws and blankets in respect to the weekend.
I have met Jorunn Hustoft at DesignJunction during London Design week, she was presenting her own company called Nnuroj. I was curious to see all those lovely knitted items she was showing.
The company was launched in the summer of 2012. Jorunn is Norwegian designer, who works from her studio near the seaside in 
Nnuroj
Friday, September 27, 2013
The staircase is often an afterthought, but an attention-grabbing, state-of-the-art structure, which will give your home a visual impact and create a striking first impression. It is possible to buy staircase kits for straight runs and spirals, but if you want something special, it is worth to invest in a one-off special bespoke design piece. Then you can choose if your staircase has to fit into an awkward or non-standard space. An interior designer or architect will be able to advise you on what style suits your space best - and whether your staircase should be repositioned.
Unique Staircases
Friday, September 6, 2013
The decision to make that special purchase – whether it’s for our home, our office, or ourselves, is often made for aesthetic reasons alone. And, while leather and animal hide products or furniture can be undeniably beautiful, there are many other reasons than how it looks to opt for this natural material.
Durability
While other fabrics and materials may stain or tear, animal hide stands the test of time. Even if your little one puts sticky fingerprints on your Chesterfield sofa or you accidentally spill coffee on your leather desk diary, you should simply be able to wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Timeless style
Trends may come and go, but leather and animal hide never go out of fashion. The leather Barcelona chair designed 70 years ago looks just as good today. The cowhide rug you bought for your student pad looks equally at home in your family home. And, the leather briefcase your dad carried to work every day looks just as stylish now that it has passed on to you. Hide products truly are investment pieces which transcend seasons.
Easy care
Other materials may require endless washing and dry cleaning, or even become so stained as to render them unusable. But despite its high end looks, leather is actually very easy to care for. If you have a leather sofa or bedstead, for example, you can simple vacuum it before using a damp cloth to wipe it down.
Versatility
Whereas once leather and hide products may have been produced only in neutral colours and traditional styles, now the possibilities of colour and finish are endless. You could choose to mix the classic style of a Chesterfield sofa with a contemporary colour such as cobalt blue or rich plum. Or, you could choose to use leather or hide in the most unexpected of places – perhaps in floor tiles, or to cover a feature wall.
Natural elegance
Because leather and hide are natural materials, they retain a beauty imbued by Mother Nature, with every piece being completely unique because of its varying natural grain. And it is this naturalness which provides some of leather and hide’s many benefits. It is flexible, breathable and supple, allowing it to naturally repel moisture, retain its shape and resist any damage caused by heat or sun.
Acoustics and warmth
As well as exuding an air of welcoming warmth, leather and hide really do have insulating properties which can actually make a room warmer. They also provide acoustical value, as they absorb sound easily. That’s why they make great choices of material for the home, perhaps as an over-sized feature headboard for the bedroom or stunning floor tiles for the living room or office.
The wow factor
While leather and hide actually offer great value when you consider products and interiors which use these materials are so long lasting, they give a room, a piece of furniture or a product a feeling of richness and opulence. Choosing just one key hide piece can give an area a focal point, providing an impressive, professional finish.
Beautiful and practical, leather and hide are naturally stylish and durable, making them the ideal choice for a myriad of product and interior uses.
Bill began learning his artisan skills in Australia 30 years ago before opening his studio back in the 90’s. The studio creates bespoke products and interiors for individuals and companies across the world. Bill can be found in his London studio at Bill Amberg Studio.
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