We have just returned from a fabulous day at Decorex International 2013 in the grounds of Kensington Palace (though we could easily have spent another whole day as there were so many great exhibitors). Decorex is THE exhibition of the year for “Luxury Design” and is primarily focused on trade customers, but does admit consumers on the final day of the show. Next year’s dates are not yet available but if you would like us to keep you informed, please let us know. Whilst in London we also took the opportunity to visit Focus/13 at Chelsea Design Centre, so as you can imagine a very busy day indeed!
Let’s start with fabrics on this weblog. With lots of companies launching new collections there was a huge amount to see and there was real air of energy and optimism amongst the exhibitors. Over the next few weeks and months we will be updating the weblog with some of the exciting new companies we have found and indeed the new collections being launched by some of our old favourites.
One theme that definitely came through strongly again was embroidered fabrics. GP&J Baker have launched a number of new books with some fabulously embroidered designs. So hard to chose one or two special ones to show you but these two ranges caught our eye.
Jane Churchill has also just launched some new ranges with lots of colour and beautiful patterns, the photographs that we took really don’t do justice to these lovely fabrics, but we just wanted to share them with you as they are so gorgeous.
As you can see from this image, the colours are most definitely bright and exuberant this season and almost all of the companies were showcasing vibrant colours. We really liked the Manuel Canovas range shown on this sofa too although you may need sunglasses if you are looking at it every day!
If we had to narrow it down to a particular colour of the season it would be that wonderful bright, rich, warm and fun ORANGE , in fabrics, wall coverings, furniture and accessories. A great colour as we hurtle towards darker evenings and autumn.
Over the next few weeks and months the new books that we have ordered will be making their way to our showroom, along with new lamps, side tables and furniture so do pop in if you fancy updating a room or even a piece of furniture with some new cushions or throws.