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Kahrs Flooring
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This year, Kährs have launched two ultra matt wood flooring collections, Lux and Lumen. Recently
winning Gold for ‘Best Flooring’ at the 2017 House Beautiful Awards, Kährs’ Lux collection includes nine
one-strip plank format designs in an array of colours, which are mirrored in Lumen’s three and two-strip
designs. The new surface treatment applied to the designs is non reflective; enhancing the colour and
beauty of real wood, whilst giving a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear. Lux and Lumen have
been developed for design-led interiors, with abundant natural light, for example with floor-to-ceiling
glazing. Samples of the Lux and Lumen collections are available to view at Kährs’ Design Studio, in
Clerkenwell, London.
For further information, please contact: Tel: 023 9245 3045
Website: www.kahrsflooring.com | Telephone: [email protected]
Marble décor a backdrop for iconic British fashion
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Retail environments are designed with high traffic footfall in mind. When situated in an airport, such as
London Luton which sees 14.5 million passengers passing through each year, the requirement for durable
surfacing becomes even more important.
Fiorelli is known for its stylish and modern pieces. When interior designers Beyond Communications
were tasked with developing the shop for the iconic label in London Luton Airport, they approached its
design with an understanding of the practical demands the surfacing materials would be under as well as
a recognition of the importance of aesthetic to reflect the brand. To showcase Fiorelli’s hero products to
their full potential, the Calacatta Marble décor from the TrueScale range by Formica Group was selected.
Website: www.formica.com | Telephone: +44 191 622 0096
Haseltine Lake LLP – Intellectual Property Experts
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Finding ways to differentiate your products from those of other businesses in a highly competitive market
is key. Putting an appropriate IP strategy in place plays a vital role in protecting your unique designs and
the competitive advantage which they bring to your business.
At Haseltine Lake, we have experience of working with businesses in all sectors and of all sizes, identifying
how best to protect product designs and the other IP rights that differentiate one business from the rest.
We put suitable protection strategies in place and advise on the cost-effective enforcement of rights when
it’s necessary to take action.
If you would like to find out more about how we can help your business, please get in touch.
Website: www.haseltinelake.com | Email: [email protected]
Best Designed LED Lighting UK
When Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs, became the main form of lighting, many architects and interior
designers thought that the future of lighting was not just bright, it was infinitely variable. So why does it
so often happen that the LED lighting they choose for their clients is a disappointment?
There are a number of reasons. Rush to market, design weakness and poor manufacture are just three of
them. Rush to market – why cheap is rarely best when choosing LED lighting.
Governments around the world have legislated to outlaw incandescent light bulbs. As a result, many
manufacturers retro-fitted their workshops to handle LED systems. But that doesn’t mean they have the
capacity, understanding or skills to create really great LED light. To ensure that your lighting meets the
highest standards, look out for innovative approaches to LED structures, created by specialist designers
who understand both lighting technology and interior design.
Website: www.bblight.co | Email: [email protected]
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