[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506700265307{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]Celebrating its 15th\u00a0year in 2017, London Design Festival took over the capital\u00a0from the 16th\u00a0\u00a0to the 24th\u00a0\u00a0September<\/p>\n
Our number one highlight was, without a doubt, the Decorex seminar talk in which we participated \u201cSo you\u2019re a brilliant designer, but do you have the skills to launch and grow your own business?\u201d With a fantastic audience and super interesting fellow panellists, the talk, hosted by Polly Williams at the award winning Camberyard, was engaging and informative with great tips on how to turn great design into a thriving and sustainable business.<\/p>\n
We discussed our personal experience in managing a business that collaborates\u00a0directly with interior designers, and how effective these partnerships are.\u00a0 Our services at OPL incorporate technical drawings, accompanying\u00a0production from conception to final details, both in upholstery and furniture pieces, allowing our interior designer clients to work with one single supplier for an entire project. This way, the interior designer has in us a partner that takes a lot of the pressure off them,\u00a0 being more available to look after their clients and generate new sales. Other points discussed were how\u00a0 to develop the business USP, have\u00a0 organised accounts and\u00a0\u00a0how do you find your target market through social media, marketing, networking and branding.<\/p>\n
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Our brands’ presence in the various trade shows is always really exciting to see. From new collection launches to fabulous stands, this year was full of success stories.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506701959432{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]<\/p>\n
100% Design September 2017 was a tremendous success! With this year\u2019s theme \u2018Elements\u2019, DelightFULL showcased the best lighting pieces representing the craftsmanship and materials involved in the production of its unique lamps. ,DelightFULL\u2019s inspirations continue to bring a unique atmosphere to their stands, with jazz music, the blues, mid-century and vintage style really bringing each piece to life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”1790,1792,1794,1800,1801″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1506931350822{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cub3BlbnBsYW5saXZpbmcubmV0JTJGcHJvZHVjdHMlMkZicmFuZCUyRmRlbGlnaHRmdWxs”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506701940258{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]<\/p>\n
Duistt, a Portuguese furniture brand specialising in upholstery, is well known for designing the fabulous Julius armchairs and a revival of the iconic Wormley Chair designed by Edward Wormley. A regular on the London trade show scene, Duistt exhibited at Decorex for the first time this year. Launching a new collection with pieces like the Ray coffee table, Appolo armchair, and the Rocket table lamp, the brand showcased its very sophisticated and high-end pieces where attention to detail is key.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”1804,1805,1809,1812,1814″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1506931383001{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cub3BlbnBsYW5saXZpbmcubmV0JTJGcHJvZHVjdHMlMkZicmFuZCUyRmR1aXN0dA==”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506701909993{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]<\/p>\n
For the 4th consecutive year, Bow and Arrow\u2019s presence at 100% design was a huge success! In a eye catching stand, the brand launched beautiful new pieces, with the Copa Swivel armchair and the Wood I and Wood II amongst our favourites. With an established name in the finest upholstery, this brand is now starting a furniture line, the Elegance sideboard being a fine example of expert craftsmanship. We can\u2019t wait to see the rest of the collection![\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”1815,1817,1818,1819″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1506931396031{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cub3BlbnBsYW5saXZpbmcubmV0JTJGcHJvZHVjdHMlMkZicmFuZCUyRmJvdy1hcnJvdw==”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506700211439{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]On a more general note, we absolutely loved the Bloomon Installation at Granary Square showcasing exquisite blooms direct from Dutch fields, flower delivery service Bloomon created a whimsical walk-through in Granary Square, King\u2019s Cross. Adorned with foliage inside and out, the walk consisted of a tunnel with a canopy of flowers with a pastel coloured passageway. Closed at one end with a hidden door, this a flower-filled room hosted intimate floral workshops and talks, providing intrigue and inspiration.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”3″ images=”1821,1822,1823,1824″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1506701526779{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” custom_links=”#E-8_aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cub3BlbnBsYW5saXZpbmcubmV0JTJGcHJvZHVjdHMlMkZicmFuZCUyRmR1aXN0dA==”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506700217814{padding-top: 3% !important;}”]Another very interesting event was The Set in Stone at the Design Museum, Kensington, a selection of works by eight designers who have been invited to explore the potential of marble and limestone. Displayed across the museum both inside and out, it included items for public use such as seating by our fantastic Portuguese artist and architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, graphic pieces by Sagmeister & Walsh and domestic objects by Jasper Morrison and Michael Anastassiades. An investigation into the qualities of stone and the technical means through which it is cut and shaped , it explored how millions of years of formation produces unique and unrepeatable patterns.<\/p>\n
What a fabulous time we had, we can\u2019t wait for London Design week 2018![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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