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These elegant marble and travertine tables in natural colours can be placed together – creating a stacked effect as the tables have different heights and shapes. The design is simple with thoughtful details on the table legs that gracefully and worthily carry the marble and travertine table tops. When placed together, the tables create a true work of art worthy of displaying in the centre of your home, perhaps as the focal point of your living room.
These elegant marble and travertine tables in natural colours can be placed together – creating a stacked effect as the tables have different heights and shapes. The design is simple with thoughtful details on the table legs that gracefully and worthily carry the marble and travertine table tops. When placed together, the tables create a true work of art worthy of displaying in the centre of your home, perhaps as the focal point of your living room.
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Winter is fast approaching so we wanted to share with you how best to turn your living space into a cosy, warm retreat. You can do this without sacrificing on style, by selecting modern house items and the right colour palette bringing true comfort to your space.
Interior Colour Trends
Earthy, spicy tones are comforting and add warmth and depth to a room. These shades remind us of the natural world and give off a feeling of calm and ease. In fact, Dulux has chosen ‘Brave Ground’ – a warm, natural neutral that is said to help reconnect us and encourage a sense of community and harmony into the home – as their Colour of the Year 2021. This is a fantastic segway for people to choose autumnal colours such as burnt oranges, saffron yellows plus the more conventional grey-greens and soft browns to bring their spaces down to earth. These hues are hugely adaptable and can work in both a contemporary home or something more traditional. They are a timeless backdrop to a multitude of furniture combinations.
Complementing natural shades
A great way of complementing the kind of colours we’re talking about is to set them against brass, metallic finishes. The new Maison François Brasserie in London is a great example of this. The stunning dark mahogany wood and walnut shades create a cosy private atmosphere and are beautifully contrasted against the brass light fixtures.
The new A/W20 collection from Aromas lighting has some great options for trying to recreate this look, including the elegant Erto pendant light designed by AC Studios. This contemporary lamp has a gorgeous texture to it and is available in three different finishes including metal, matt brass and matt black. The muted light bounces from the inside reflective surface giving a toasted glow to your living space.
For a sleeker choice, another great lighting option from this collection is the Delie wall lamp designed by JF Sevilla. This design incorporates a rounded marble element alongside the option of either matt black or the old gold finish.
Matching timeless tones
Modern sofas are perfect for framing your room and can be showcased against more neutral backdrops, sands and coppers look great mixed with bold sitting room furniture. This can also be used the other way round by choosing the brighter colours as the backdrop and selecting more neutral finishes for your sitting area, giving a similar effect.
When it comes to sofa choices Bolia has a wide variety of options that fit perfectly with this type of scheme. Our first selection is the Lomi sofa designed by Meike Harde. This lounge piece is of typical Scandinavian design (archetypal of Bolia) and has cushions positioned closely to provide exceptional comfort. Plus the set includes a matching pouffe to rest your tired feet on, on these wintery nights.
The Cosy modular sofa by Bolia is a great option for flexibility, as this design is available in several different layout combinations. We particularly like the voluminous cushions that are combined with the narrow frame in the pictured Sea Green finish, and the visible stitching on this design is a lovely touch which really emphasizes the craftsmanship that’s gone into the piece.
Italian sofa manufacturers Saba Italia have also taken inspiration from the burnt orange trend with this setup. The Avant-Après sofa is a rigid yet lightweight seat that looks divine in this setting. It has taken a backseat behind the bold, bright colours but still invites you to fall into its unique detachable arm/backrests offering full flexibility once again.
For something a bit different, consider the Bonaldo Tirella armchair. We love the contrasting combination of the earthy orange and the deep blue pictured here. The back and armrests look like you could almost melt into them, and the hanging cushion design is quite unique.
Underfoot warmth
Adding a rug can make a big difference to the temperature in your room, especially if it’s being put down on a wooden or tiled floor. It is also an easy way to add another layer of comfort and style. Picking the right size, colour and shape rug for your room can be a challenge, although there are options out there for every room.
Armadillo has recently expanded their colour offering in three of their bestselling rugs – Braid, Malawi and Sherpa. They have chosen a calming yet playful palette using natural tones including a blush, a naturalistic kelp and a bright maize yellow. These earthy designs are made from a range of different materials.
Earthy Accessories
Recently featured on our Instagram ‘New Editions’ story highlight is the arrival of the new Lo de Manuela cushions. We took delivery of a beautiful selection of heavy velvet fabrics in colours that would look quite at home plumped up on any of the sofas selected above. We stock a variety of Lo de Manuela cushions including linen, cotton, velvet and patterned designs.
AYTM also have a wide selection of soft furnishings and accessories to make for a cosier home. The Arcus cushions come in unique shapes of luxurious velvet and are available in either deep black, Amber or Bordeaux red.
Accessories are important in bringing everything together and can truly make a space. When creating a comforting, nature-inspired home, handmade ceramics by Rina Menardi could be just what you’re looking for. Coming in a range of organic shapes and colours, they are a fusion of art, craftsmanship and function. You can check out a selection of her amazing vases, plates and other works at our home furniture store in Shoreditch, or our online homeware store here.
After the week of sunshine we’ve just had around the UK, it seems strange to think many places had snow as little as two weeks ago! But with that in mind, we thought it would be a good time to talk about a design movement that emerged in the early 20th century – Scandinavian design.
A brief history of Danish design
This method of design is defined by its origin from the countries of Sweden, Denmark and Norway – but it has become a style that has influenced the entire globe since its beginnings. The 1930’s became what is known as the ‘Golden Age of Scandinavian design’ due to the influence of designers such as Alvar Aalto (The creator of the Model 60 stool) and Hans Wegner (Wishbone Chair).
In the 1950s international interest grew, and American manufacturers in the US obtained licenses to mass-produce Danish designs. In fact, one of Wegner’s designs was used in an infamous televised debate in 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy, which was so iconic that it led to that particular design being known as simply, ‘The Chair’.
From the 1990s onwards there has been another revival that hasn’t and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. We’re sure you’ve come across the word Hygge (Pronounced “Hoo-ga”), which is a Danish concept which in one word, encompasses the feeling of cosy contentment and well-being. Something we believe that anyone would want to describe their home or living space.
The look
Danish design is a timeless style that is marked by its focus on clean, simple lines and functionality, but without sacrificing beauty. It shares many elements with mid-century modern design but it favours bright, airy spaces rather than darker colours with less focus on light.
A manufacturer that implements this style can be found at RB12, known as Bolia. They design and manufacture beautiful Scandinavian furniture, handcrafted sustainably and tailored to this ageless style. Inspired by rolling meadows, icy fjords and refreshing forests their collections are totally inspired by nature. Every design is inherently tranquil.
Alp is new to their collection and is a dining table with accompanying bench seating. It is handmade with FSC-certified wood which is both natural and durable. Its clean and architectural lines give it an understated look, perfect for a large dining space filled with natural light.
Bolia have also launched their Spring/Summer collection this week so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to highlight some of our top picks from the launch. The Story coffee table comes in two very functional styles. The beautiful handcrafted details are both elegant and fit perfectly with the high-end design style we are talking about today. Made from FCS-certified wood this piece boasts easy-access storage too.
Another favourite from this launch is the Aya Sofabed. It is a new modular sofa with cushions filled with Bolia’s new soft filling for extra comfort. The covers are removable, which means they can be easily washed and gives the product great longevity – something crucial to the Danish way of design. Sustainable and eco-friendly design is so important and throw-away design is becoming a thing of the past!
Although this style is minimalist and simple, the concept still manages to be eye-catching and impactful. Supplier AYTM approaches the concept of Nordic design in a very sophisticated and elegant way. One of their latest designs is the NOVO bar stool. This piece also features stunning curves, drawing reference to old Danish classics but bringing it to modern life, winning the German Design Award 2021. This design comes in 6 different colourways so could suit a variety of different spaces.
Touching on the Hygge element of Scandi-design, rugs are a great way to add a snug warmth to your space. Fabula Living has recently brought out a hand-loom pile rug that is thick, soft and unique. Being hand-made they have irregularities in colour and weaving that give each piece individual characteristics and can even be made-to-measure to fit your room. The NANNA rug is available in a natural colour palette of charcoal, warm grey and light grey. Designed by Jens Landberg Schrøder, it is a truly danish piece and is made with New Zealand wool of the highest quality on a cotton warp thread base.
If you are looking to incorporate the Scandinavian style into your space but are concerned that you don’t have the right light, take a look at one of the latest manufacturers to join RB12, Le Klint. They have designed the stylish and slender SOLEIL pendant light. Made in Denmark, this piece focuses on using sustainable materials of hand-folded UV-resistant paper, natural flax cord and beautiful wooden details made from your choice of light oak or smoked oak. It could be placed over a dining area, in a restaurant or even in a business meeting room as it has a strong LED light, which through the pleated lampshade, prevents glare but still gives off plenty of light.
We have recently introduced a few more Scandi brands to our collection including; Louis Poulsen, House of Finn Juhl, One Collection, Northern, Design House Stockholm, FDB Møbler and Nuura Lighting. Keep an eye on our website to see what products we are adding to the store, or you can contact us here or give us a call on +44 (0) 2071 352 246 to discuss your interior needs.
Written by: Kate Nannery
