Tom Faulkner at Decorex 2010

September 2nd, 2010

Tom Faulkner will be exhibiting at  Decorex International (26th - 29th September) this year.   Decorex is held at Royal Hospital, Chelsea and is one of the leading interior design shows in the UK with over 300 exhibitors showing a vast array of innovative and inspirational products.  The centrepiece on Tom Faulkner’s stand will be his stunning extra large oval Capricorn dining table in hand polished stainless steel. He will also be showing, for the first time, a highly unusual and eye catching new console table.  Another reason to visit the stand (E174) is to pick up the new Tom Faulkner brochure which shows a selection of some of the most beautiful pieces from the collection.

 

 

 

Awesome light show

May 21st, 2010

Really impressive artistic project…

See Tom Faulkner’s collection of contemporary lighting and mirrors.

“Tom Faulkner: Metal Head” Features in This Month’s Angel Magazine

May 20th, 2010

This month, Tom Faulkner featured in Angel Magazine (GreatBritishLife.co.uk)/

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Top metal accessories

May 10th, 2010
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Contemporary metal artwork is designed to be functional and eye catching, but on the other hand - to give a feeling of the artistic freedom and enhance the individual character of interior.  If you are looking for the appropriate metal accessories for your room, first consider that it should work with the general style of the house or flat.

Folding wall
It is perfect gadget for the bedroom (not only for changing clothes) that lets you to divide the room space in a non-intrusive way, create small private spaces where you won’t be disturbed, cover the personal corners from your guests in an elegant way, and make the unique mood.

This item, made of metal, shaped smoothly, decorated with light tissues, is essential element of inter alia: art deco, cottage, classical and zen interior design. Folding wall is very practical: flexible and completely stable even if you stretch it into a horizontal line. Main advantage of the folding wall is that it can be easily replaced and hidden, dependently of your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

Interior design trends 2010

April 30th, 2010
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Sophisticated details, exotic cultures influence and optimistic, rejuvenated mix of intensive colors – these are the general trends of the current season.

Color

When you wish to refresh your flat or house, you can choose one of many new styles. What marks out in this season is extended palette of colors. After  the domination of minimalism, gray and beige colors for last years, it is time for saturated tones. Universal black and white are still trendy, but new tones (purple, raspberry) and  refreshing compositions like: orange-green or red-rouge, are in. Very important are graphic elements. Stylists say, that in a „crisis-dominated” world, colors of our walls, couches, pillows, lamps and accessories become an important, optimistic accent in our life.

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Bedroom in style

April 29th, 2010
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It is assumed that the harmony of interior comes from the perfect symmetry. To solve this stereotype and gain interesting style of the bedroom, follow your individual taste and use the fresh ideas of modern interior design:

  1. Four-poster bed: this item is recommended particularly in studio-type flat. Very attractive and are constructions with chrome frames. Colors and style of the curtains can be easily exchanged, according to actual bedroom style and your mood.

  2. Bedroom closets: efficient bedroom storage is essential to arrange a space that both: lets you rest and inspires you to meet the challenges of each new day.

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Industrial design

April 15th, 2010
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The main elements of industrial trend in architecture and interior design are: metal decorations, simplicity, minimalism and free compositions of modern technology and materials. The crucial rule in interior is pursuit of open space, without any divisions.

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Glass interior decorations

March 17th, 2010
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Glass can be used in interior design to brighten up rooms. It is also perfect material for modeling the shape of the space. The subtle features of glass work perfectly in combination with all of other materials, such as wood or metal. Moreover, it is very practical and easy in cleaning. When you choose the color, texture, an appropriate form of glass, suitable to your style, you can create the unique space character and enhance its atmosphere. It is worth to notice that glass is long-lived material. Unlike wallpapers or courtains, glass decorations are durable and expensive so its location, colors and forms should be carefully considered and discussed with an expert – interior designer. What should be considered? Read the rest of this entry »

What do the colors of your interior say about you?

March 2nd, 2010
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Color affects seriously the interior’s style, so it is worth to consider, what kind of composition is appropriate for your house. Innovative concept, a little bit of paint, good colors composition and couple of specific gadgets are all you need to make your interior expressing your identity and style…

Traditional and classic
Basic items in a traditional living room are: white sofa, armchair, low coffee table, writing desk and chair. In this type of premises there dominate watered-down colors: beige, fair brown, ecru, sand, white, pale yellow… Interesting solution for the walls are wide, vertical strips of dark and fair colors (for instance: brown and beige). They will provide the harmony of interior. Moreover they are good background for both: modern and traditional room. Read the rest of this entry »

How to arrange a perfect room for children?

February 18th, 2010
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There is no doubt that room for children should be aesthetic, safe and comfortable. Our children are creative so do not need much to have fun and make up new activities. While arranging room for them, we should manage the space appropriately to help their creativity. Sometimes the most easy solutions are the best. Propositions presented below may be useful and inspiring. Read the rest of this entry »