Miele reaffirms its commitment to craftsmanship, performance and sustainability wth its new Quality Ahead of Its Time global campaign. Launched in Australia and New Zealand this month, Quality Ahead of Its Time is the brand’s response to the culture of fast furniture and appliances. “The campaign highlights Miele’s long-lasting performance – providing a level of quality […]
The new collection by Shaw Contract includes both carpet and resilient flooring options that symbolises and promotes the strength of dialogue. “Whether it’s a quick hello in the hallway, a weekly team check-in, or rousing live-stream speech, dialogue has power,” says Shaw Contract. “It is a potent exchange, best experienced face-to-face, that satisfies our human […]
Designed for endless applications suited to all commercial environments, the 2021 collection from Krost features a range of occasional seating products seamlessly suited to breakout spaces, meeting rooms, visitor areas and more. The office furniture supplier and manufacturer is constantly adapting to the demands of the changing market, offering exclusive product ranges and shortening its […]
Materialised has partnered with US company Momentum to bring its beautiful fabrics to Australia and New Zealand for many years. Momentum is one of the largest contract furnishing forces in the world and this collaboration has enabled Materialised to bring its exhaustive upholstery offering into the Australasian market. The textile collection consists of plush velvets, […]
Through extensive research and expert insight, Herman Miller has revealed three key insights to help organisations gain employee engagement and flexible productivity for the long term. The global pandemic has and will continue to affect every aspect of life. Whether it be work, home or study, Herman Miller believes that problem-solving, human-centred design means supporting […]
Moo Brew’s much-fabled origin story involves notorious art collector and gambler David Walsh discovering a well-shaped glass bottle and deciding he may as well brew some beer to fill it. Come 2005, he’d built a brewery to do just that. Some fifteen years later and Walsh has spawned an empire and opened a world-renowned museum […]
The story of Lapalma is the story of a family. It begins in 1978 in the Northern Italian city of Padua. Brothers, Mercato and Dario Romano, decided to go out on their own with the dream of designing modern furniture that would endure. It was endurance in two senses: both of timeless aesthetics and of […]
IDEA 2021 has a new sponsor with Australian owned lighting supplier Bloomingdales Lighting. The luxury lighting and occasional furniture provider will be sponsoring the Residential (Interior Curation) award, formally known as Residential Decoration. Bloomingdales crafts bespoke lighting for both high-level residential and commercial hospitality projects, ranging from bespoke light fixtures and pendants, to hand crafted […]
Introducing HVG Facades, Australia’s leading distributor of premium non-combustible, external wall cladding systems for the construction industry. If you don’t already recognise its name, you’ll definitely recognise HVG’s work. All across Australia, whether it’s a high-rise or a hospital, a school or a sporting arena, HVG Facades has been supplying stunning exterior cladding products to […]
There’s little more than a week left to ADR and King’s Oliver Tub Chair competition, which closes for entries at midnight AEST on 6 July. We’re giving away five of these iconic occasional chairs with each winner able to choose their own fabric from the King Collection. Find out more and enter before the deadline here. The […]
US furniture company Herman Miller has added new fabric and wood options to its Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in celebration of the icon’s 65th anniversary. First introduced in 1965, the Eames was designed as a modern take on an English club chair, with its creators, Charles and Ray Eames, channeling the “warm, receptive look […]
Italian company Fhiaba has brought its exclusive independent temperature control technology to Australia with a range of fridges, freezers and wine coolers. The only brand in the world with technology capable of managing three independent climate zones, Fhiaba’s products are handcrafted in Italy to provide unrivalled, high-quality food storage. The family business launched in the […]
Swiss bathroom manufacturer Laufen has unveiled its Sonar bath designed by Patricia Urquoila as an ode to “thin edges and geometric texture”. The freestanding piece is part of the wider Sonar Collection, which also includes washbasins, vanities and toilets. Finished in white, the Sonar bath is designed to provide “novel design solutions in the limited […]
In our latest competition, we’re teaming up with King to give away five Oliver Tub occasional chairs, valued at $1450 each. Don’t let the name fool you, The Oliver Tub Chair was designed for compact spaces and grand gestures. Surely the most misunderstood piece of furniture in the home is the occasional chair. As its […]
Luxury Italian door and bathroom fitting manufacturer Pittella has been named the new sponsor of the IDEA 2021 Emerging Designer of the Year award. IDEA 2021 entries close at midnight AEST on 11 June 2021. Enter now. From its 1970s-era store in Victoria Street, Footscray, Pittella was the first of its kind to import and sell […]
Stylecraft is set to become an official dealer of US furniture company Haworth across its network of Australian showrooms starting from 1 July 2021. The strategic distribution arrangement is being described by the as way to establish a “more robust market presence” for both brands, while continuing to provide “premium service and commitment” to the […]
Winter might be setting upon us, but that’s no reason to bunker down inside, especially with these pieces from Australian furniture company Interstudio. Outdoor entertaining may not have an actual physical roof to go through, but there is no doubt that its popularity is soaring right now. The reasons couldn’t be simpler. To begin with […]
Australian furniture brand Stylecraft has teamed up with Eikund to bring some of Norway’s most iconic midcentury pieces to the local market. The tables, chairs, accessories and barstools featured in the Eikund collection are not recreations or pieces inspired by this influential period, but the original designs themselves. “Through tireless efforts scouring attics and archives […]
Herman Miller has rereleased its iconic postmodern Chiclet lounge seating with “power and material options” designed for a new generation. First introduced in 1976, the piece, which reminded people of the famous Chiclet gum, was originally created by British industrial designer Ray Wilkes for office building lobbies. In the decades since, it has become a […]
Starting today, and for two weeks only, Cult Design will be offering 20 per cent off all furniture and lighting in store and online. Shoppers will receive 20 per cent off all authentic furniture and lighting from all brands, including Carl Hansen, HAY, Gubi, & Tradition, Louis Poulsen, NAU and more. All they have to […]
The new Canopy collection from Shaw Contract features layered structures and natural, biophilic elements with textural nuances that will capture your imagination. Available in 23cm x 91cm carpet tile and Broadloom options, Canopy was designed for spaces that speak to the mind and feed the soul. Warm, comforting sanctuaries that beckon us to work, to […]
In 2019 Haymes Paint teamed up with one of Japan’s fastest growing and most well-respected furniture companies, Studio Anagram. Colour and concept manager Wendy Rennie and artisan specialist and coordinator Sue McDonald share their thoughts on collaborating with an international studio. The best meetings are unplanned, and in the 21st century, often not in-person meetings […]
With over 40 years of experience, Metricon is changing how people see volume building and helping customers love where they live. Typically known for their fixed range of display home models, volume building can be seen as a vision of mass-produced boxes squished together, ruining the look of traditional suburbs populated by impeccably designed homes. […]
Zip Water has launched the new HydroTap Classic Plus that will add style and sophistication to any kitchen. Powered by G5 technology, the HydroTap Classic Plus has been redesigned to create a more user-friendly experience. Along with continuing to provide instant boiling, chilled and sparkling water, the HydroTap Classic Plus features a smarter command centre […]
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