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This issue we shed some light on illuminating interiors. Lighting is without a doubt one of the key elements to any room and can make or break the entire feel or 'mood' of a space.
Resident trend forecaster, Genty Marshall of New Black Global Trends looks at some of the latest in lighting and cutting edge technology in the sector for her fortnightly 'trend spot' series. She also shares her favourite picks from the recent Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
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Sacha Strebe
Editor - Furniture Online
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Family owned and operated since 1965, Cromwell is world renowned for importing and wholesaling some of the finest products to the interior design and decoration industry. Just take some of their exquisite ranges of high quality furniture from overhead lighting, mirrors, lampbases and interior accessories. They also supply hand crafted lampshades manufactured in their own workshop. read more » |
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After 16 years in Perth, the Australian Furniture of the Year Awards are to be held in Melbourne this year on Friday 20th July at Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel on Collins. This gala black tie event with world class entertainment will celebrate the Australian furniture industry and recognise the excellence in design, manufacture and marketing of Australia's home grown furniture. read more » |
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Since 1998, Equator Homewares have been dedicated to the design and manufacture of hand crafted, natural fibre furniture and accessories. Their expertise and knowledge of quality materials combined with authentic craftsmanship has never wavered. Their aim? To offer collections that combine individual function with beautiful form. Simple really. read more » |
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Trend Spot #3: Illuminating Interiors
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The perspex boxes that are like tapas for furniture
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| Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most defining elements of an interior space and while a simple drum shade can be enormously convenient and practical, it may be time to look a little closer at the source itself. From low energy light bulbs to cutting-edge OLED technology, the innovation over the past few years into energy saving lighting has produced some dynamic and beautifully resolved designs. Read More |
When I first saw Georgia Ezra's perspex, customisable furniture, I fell in love with it immediately and had to find out more. Little did I know the young designer behind the CAJA brand would also turn out to be a trapeze artist! Seriously cool, no? Georgia, 25, studied at UNSW and graduated with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture, first-degree honors. Read More |
Trend Spot #4: Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan
Variance in all elements of design can be used to achieve the desired effect when furnishing and decorating. Colour when carefully calibrated, does much to create a certain mood; cleverly manipulated lines (strongly or softly) entice your visual focus and provide ambient direction.
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