Every dedicated fashionista is aware of the palette for Spring-Summer 2011/12. Tanya Menna is equally familiar with the colours that will dominate trendy clothes next season.

 "Lots of lime, aubergine, yellow and terracotta," says the wife and right-hand woman of Lounge Innovation's founder and chief designer, Tony Menna. "We're using them for our new range and mixing and matching them with basic tones like cool grey, which is the new black.


Sleek, linear shapes. Lots of tempered glass and high gloss veneers. A palette of mainly white, grey, black and walnut.

 Minimalist chic has proved a winner for Dare Global, but the austere mood is about to get a lift.

 "We've done a lot of cool two-tone effects, especially grey and white, but have decided to add bright red - a cheerful colour for the new season," says the South Australian company's director and design chief, Ruby Chan.


French chic at Furnitex

24 March 2011

French style specialist Bella House is preparing to promote three new lines through its upcoming showcase at the Furnitex trade fair.


Commercial furniture specialist Anlee Industries will be setting its sights on new markets when it shows in the Hotel + Hospitality feature at the upcoming Furnitex.


Boyd Blue to launch own line

21 February 2011

Interior design specialist Boyd Blue is preparing to launch its own collection of home décor products and accessories at the upcoming Decoration + Design.


Occupying pride of place at Clarecraft Jarrah’s stand at Furnitex will be Esperance, the fabulous suite that took top honours for bedroom furniture at the 2009 Australian Furniture of the Year Awards.

 


The cast iron Duchess bench with its intricate filigree design is pure romance. Equally eye-catching are the outdoor table and chair settings in wicker or wrought iron and myriad other delights – among them, fibreglass fountains, marble statues and outdoor heating and lighting designs that combine the functional and decorative to winning effect.

 


When Peter Jennings began his company Out There Furniture almost a decade ago, he soon opted for a deliberate point of difference.

 


Global product sourcing specialist N&H Distributors is preparing to showcase a selection of its wide range of furnishing products at the upcoming Furnitex trade fair.


Exhibiting in the Hotel & Hospitality feature at Furnitex later this month, furniture specialist Agio will showcase its leading edge product offer.