Perfectly capturing the beauty of the natural world, Forbo Flooring Systems’ new loose lay Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection, Allura Flex 0.55, consists of contemporary and in demand, reclaimed wood designs and natural stone aesthetics – taking the trend for nature inspired interiors to a new level. Reflecting the grains, patterns and tones found within … Read more
Samsung is in discussions about “potential safety issues” concerning some of its washing machines after a class-action lawsuit complained the appliances were exploding, the company said Wednesday. The news comes after the South Korean electronics giant recalled millions of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones following a series of battery explosions. Samsung is “in active discussions” … Read more
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec present the Chains collection with Galerie Kreo, which showcases a continuation of forms that the brothers have been developing for many years. Representing key aspects of their research, the lighting designs typify traits of modules, assembly and the relationship with the surrounding space. The work is composed of light … Read more
Domestic access control systems – simply referred to as Automatic Gates – are becoming increasingly popular amongst home owners in and around Oxfordshire. Automatic gates are often installed for their security benefits, but these gates can also have a large social and visual impact on your home, driveway or wall perimeter. Here at Broadsword, we … Read more
Gary Warby, Managing Director Premier Window, explains why condensation inside your double-glazed windows could be costing you hundreds of pounds. Home energy efficiency is a top priority for all of us going into winter. New double and triple glazed energy efficient windows are a great way of reducing heating bills and once they’re installed, … Read more
As modular formats continue to increase in popularity, Forbo Flooring Systems has developed a new Flotex Plank collection, allowing users to create stunning, contemporary floor designs for areas where safety, hygiene and well-being are priorities. Combining the comfort of carpet, the durability of a resilient floor covering and the design versatility of a plank format, … Read more
LG is all set to unveil its next generation products and appliances at CES 2017 that will be held in Las Vegas from January 5. LG’s upcoming slew of products includes a new laser projector – LG ProBeam running webOS – that the company will put on display at the CES. Other home appliances that … Read more
Photographers Nienke Klunder and Wiglius de Bie have produced a photographic montage for LZF that juxtaposes fragments of several art movements, including Surrealism, De Stijl, and Modern. With dramatic effect, Klunder and de By present a number of LZF’s handmade wood lamps in a series of creative scenes. The radiant Dandelion, slinky New Wave and peculiar … Read more
Think low-cost homes are boring and lacking inspiration? Think again! The Happy Cheap prototype for inexpensive prefab homes proves that affordable home design can look attractive and use space wisely. Not only that, but they can be integrated beautifully into the landscape. Created by Swedish architect Tommy Carlsson, this low-cost prefab home is located in a suburb of … Read more
This window style is becoming increasingly popular. It combines the benefits of a large area of glass with ease of cleaning and excellent ventilation. The innovative tilt and turn mechanism enables the window to be opened from the top for effective ventilation or from the side for safe and easy cleaning from within your home. … Read more