product innovations Heuga’s really
random tiles The new Really Random range from Heuga features a sustainable design inspired by colours and patterns from the natural environment. The nature of the design enables easier matching of replacement tiles, fewer discards and easier installation – all ultimately reducing waste. As its name suggests, Really Random features a random design meaning that tiles vary in colour and design. Within each tile there are subtle variations in colour and pattern, installed altogether they create a beautiful natural effect. The tiles can be laid in any direction, which makes installation easier and faster. Moreover, cutting waste is kept to a minimum - typically 75 percent less waste compared with broadloom (on average less than three percent cutting waste compared to around 12 percent cutting waste with broadloom). The design for Really Random is based on a principle called Biomimicry, taking inspiration and learning from nature in order to develop more sustainable products and processes. By mimicking the randomness of colours and patterns found on the forest floor they were able to create a design which was ideally suited to a modular carpet system. For more information telephone 01675 433 070 or email
sales@heugahomefoundations.co.uk or visit
www.heuga.com
Furniture upcycling
Since its launch last autumn - Out of the Dark - an exciting new furniture upcycling brand has given numerous British classics a contemporary twist. Out of the Dark is tackling social and environmental issues as well as giving carefully sourced vintage furniture a unique revamp. The enterprise is the brainchild of Jay & Jade Blades, who have been helping disadvantaged youth steer away from crime for the past 11 years. Iconic British brands such as Ercol, GPlan and Nathan are given the Out of the Dark treatment at their
workshop in High Wycombe, the town that used to be the epicenter of British furniture manufacturing until 30 years ago. The furniture is then sold on at events they hold at their workshop, at local and national events and recently through the internet. Jade says: “Not only are we giving over 20 young people a chance to learn and work, we are also being acknowledged by the design world. In May we showcased some of our pieces at the Clerkenwell Design Week and were also part of the Hemingwaysʼ Vintage event.” For more information visit
www.outofthedark.org.uk
The elegant Elgin
Always quick off the mark with manufacturing new, fashionable designs combined with the use of quality fabrics, Casa Bella make great sofas at reasonable prices. The Elgin: Mid range sofas
and chairs feature elegant styling and are exceptionally comfortable too. Adding value to a timeless classic the range is now available in Cassa Bella’s new horizon fabric collection too. This floral pattern is right on trend. For more information telephone 01254 661661
STATE-OF-THE-ART TOUCH CONTROL
Vitrum by VDA is a state of the art system that will control all aspects of a building’s environment including lighting, access control, heating and air conditioning, and AV media systems. The touch sensitive glass plates can be produced in any colour to co-ordinate with the interior design. The buttons can be programmed to handle lighting, heating and air conditioning as well as access control. Developed and used in some of the finest hotels in the world, Nicholas Engert & Associates are now using
Vitrum on a diverse range of projects including residential, spas and restaurants. The Vitrum system can be controlled either by the iPad or through a television fitted with VDA’s Power TV media service. Nicholas Engert & Associates will design a whole building around the Vitrum platform including lighting, networks, media and access control. For further information telephone 01488 657900, email
sales@neadesign.co.uk or visit
www.neadesign.co.uk
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