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Pulse London 2011 is not be missed. This summer the floors will be filled with new collections of gorgeous home accessories and beautiful furniture from established names such as Margo Selby, Wallace Sewell, Lisbeth Dahl, Rice A/S and Susan Bradley. Not to mention sumptuous bath products, quirky gifts and pretty jewellery, alongside a surfeit of fresh talent presenting their designs for the first time. Navigate your way around the five different Buying Zones; Home, Gift, Fashion Accessories & Jewellery, Bath & Body and Launchpad to spot these eye-catching products. Launchpad at Pulse is the section where previously undiscovered design talent is revealed to


Occupational


health certification British Ceramic Tile Ltd is proud to announce their recent certification to OHSAS 18001:2007. OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognised assessment specification for occupational health & safety management systems. This further promotes British Ceramic Tile’s safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows the company to consistently identify and control health & safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and improve overall performance. Sitting alongside ISO9001 and ISO14001, this certification is another step towards a fully Integrated Management System (IMS) and


Dynamic visual impact


The new collection of oversize canvases from LEFTBANK ART, solely imported into the UK by Inside & Out, will certainly bring dynamic visual impact to any residential or corporate setting. This is a collection of over 90 huge abstract canvasses - the largest being 82 x 47 inches (208 x 120 cm) – The exclusive images are created in two finishes in Leftbank’s Californian studio. Hand painted pieces are designed by an in-house artist, while Giclee pieces are produced by a high quality printing process where the design is applied directly onto canvas and coated with a brush gel varnish to give it


Earthy tones


Tartufo is the soft new earth tone for 2011 from BLANCO. The subtle mushroom shade is the latest addition to the colour spectrum for BLANCO’s Silgranit®


PuraDur® II range


of sinks and co-ordinating taps, adding to a palette which includes the rich shades of Coffee and Cognac, the soft tones of Sand, Champagne and Jasmine, and the cooler, monochromatic options: Alumetallic,


retailers and the press, often catapulting them to success. This year, Launchpad is bigger than ever, taking up a third of the show. Original Little Bird, Elsy&Vine and Ekta Kaul are among those making their debut. For further information telephone 0207 370 8324 or visit www.pulse-london.com


further demonstrates British Ceramic Tile’s commitment to continuous improvement across all aspects of the business. Andrew Bray, British Ceramic Tile’s IMS Manager commented "Customers can be assured that tiles purchased from British Ceramic Tile Ltd are produced in a safe working environment and in compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation. This certification demonstrates that we take the health, safety and welfare of our employees very seriously; this commitment is further demonstrated by the significant financial investment made during the past year to improve the workplace and equipment." For further information visit www.britishceramictile.com


Five-star hotel chooses Vicaima


an extra texture. This collection contains a variety of pieces in both vibrant, bold colours as well as muted earthy tones to enhance and compliment all of today’s modern furnishing trends. For further information telephone 020 8492 7898, email contact@insideandout.org.uk or visit www.insideandout.org.uk


Vicaima has again been chosen by the luxury hotel sector to provide interior door and ancillary solutions where the highest quality items are specified. At the Altis Avenida five-star boutique hotel in Lisbon, Vicaima provided a number of key products, which reflect the outstanding design and luxury interior of this beautiful hotel. A high level of security and acoustic property was required, so 30-minute fire resistant Portaro doors were specified for the entrance, and 60-minute fire resistant Portaro for public areas. Different faces for the doors were required, and Vicaima produced bespoke doors for this project, which ranged from matt white to natural veneer. Vicaima also supplied bedroom wardrobes with beautiful walnut veneers and colourful interiors. Vicaima’s Fire resistant Portaro is certified in accordance with the EN standards and was tested by Chiltern International Fire in the UK. Vicaima provide Interior door, frame and wardrobe solutions to Hotels throughout Europe and the UK. With specialist knowledge of this sector, Vicaima offer a wide range of quality product options to specifiers and developers looking for innovation and performance. For further information telephone 01793 532333 or visit www.vicaima.com


Anthracite, Silk Grey and White. Over fifty coloured inset and undermounted sink designs in Silgranit®


PuraDur® II are now offered by


BLANCO - a range designed to attract a whole audience of consumers increasingly looking to introduce accent colour in their kitchens, with the assurance of unrivalled durability and easy-care advantages. For further information telephone 0844 912 0100, email info@blanco.co.uk or visit www.blanco.co.uk


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