The perfect paint for north facing rooms, a rug inspired by the Arizona landscape and bright Liberty print chairs. These are the products that caught my eye this week
Molly Mahon has launched her first collection of block printed tapes (above). Suited to a wide range of applications, these bright and cheerful trimmings can transform curtains and upholstery or add a personal touch to cushions and accessories, making them perfect for those looking to add an inexpensive and versatile touch of hand block print charm to their home. Vibrant plain cotton fabrics and two woven stripes have also been added to the collection.
Interior Designer Laura Hammett has launched her first furniture and lighting ranges under the Laura Hammett Living brand. There are two collections to choose from, Contemporary and Modern Heritage. Laura says, “The Modern Heritage Collection has been inspired by a number of listed period properties we’ve been working on over the years, whilst the muse for the Contemporary collection was a private residence project we worked on at The Peninsula London. I intentionally designed the two collections to be distinctive, yet also to sit seamlessly alongside each other.”
The striking Conchita chandelier is new from Pooky. This new piece is constructed from individual, rectangular cut glass drops set in brass. The deco inspired design refracts the light and delivers a timelessly elegant aesthetic.
Biophilic is the latest rug collection from Tai Ping. The environmentally-conscious program includes eight designs in undyed natural fibres – which immediately removes a water-consuming step from the manufacturing process. Each design is named after an essential oil plant (Ajowa above) and takes inspiration from the natural Japanese tie dye technique of Shibori. Across the collection, wool is mixed with silk, cashmere blend, jute and flax with multi-level pile heights and specialty sheering to create intricate designs.
Kartell has collaborated with Liberty resulting in an appealing juxtaposition of contemporary furniture shapes with pretty floral prints. The collection includes upholstered and printed Philippe Starck H.H.H chairs (above) outdoor seating and cushions. Following an enthusiastic reception in Milan, The collection can be seen at Kartell’s London showroom on Brompton Road
The latest collection from Francesca’s Paints, Donne D’Arte, is a reimagined Renaissance palette, inspired by and paying tribute to, the pioneering female artists of the period. Calm and serene, the collection is reminiscent of the colours used within their paintings including ochre, russet and graphite (Artemesia’s pink is shown above). Founded in 1996 by colourist Francesca Wezel, Francesca’s paints offers a bespoke mixing service alongside her 26 collections. Many of the paints are entirely plastic free, breathable and free form solvents
Let’s take a look at another new paint collection. Northern Light is a collaboration between Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and Edinburgh based interior designer Jessica Buckley. The rich colours in the palette include red ochre, light olive green and two off white shades, all developed to work particularly well in north facing rooms. Edward Bulmer is at the forefront of responsible, plant-based paints that are breathable and pigment rich.
Grand Prix Editions is a new, curated series of six classic Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix chairs originally designed in 1957. Grand Prix Editions includes the original all-wood version with front upholstery, there are two fully upholstered editions on a chrome base and a swivel chair with armrests – perfect for the stylish home office. Grand Prix Editions is available until the end of the year from Fritz Hansen.
Sonya Winner, the award-winning British rug studio, has collaborated with American architect Kevin McClellan to launch Sedona rugs. Inspired by the canyons of Sedona in Arizona, the two new designs are distinguished by their flowing layers of vibrant colour.