Architect and Builder August/September 2019 | Page 100

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NEWSWORTHY
Metris
Select
HANSGROHE’S MIXERS
ENHANCE ANY KITCHEN
The Talis is Hansgrohe’s crème de
la crème of kitchen mixer ranges
and has won multiple awards over
Scandinavian design is arguably one of the most popular
interior design styles, and it is one that has been adopted all over
the globe in homewares, furniture and of course, lighting. Says
Melissa Davidson from leading lighting supplier, The Lighting
Warehouse: “The popularity of Scandinavian design has its
roots in its distinct look, which has a strong focus on simplicity,
minimalism and functionality. Any Scandinavian-inspired décor
scheme would be distinguished by minimal ornamentation,
practical interiors, flawless craftsmanship and understated
elegance.” Good lighting design forms an essential element for
any Scandinavian design scheme notes Melissa: “There are only
seven hours of daylight during the harsh Scandinavian winters,
and as such, lighting plays an integral role in Scandinavian
homes and their interior decor. In fact, due to the
style’s minimalist flavour, it’s the lighting that often
stands out as a feature, and it can certainly make
or break the overall décor scheme.”
the years. Everyone’s favourite
Talis
is
the
Talis
Select;
an
extremely popular button which
allows you to turn the water on
or off with ease. Now featuring
EcoSmart, Talis taps reduce water
consumption to 5 l/min and with
Lighting that reflects the Scandinavian look, such
as the Bergen range from The Lighting Warehouse,
boasts a lot of similar characteristics:
• A neutral colour palette: Neutral and soft muted
tones colours remain a constant foundation for any
ComfortZone you can find a spout
which matches your wash basin
perfectly. The Talis S features a
distinctive look with its downward-
slanting, conical spout and slender
pin handle. The Talis E is defined
by elegance and grace, with a
gently tapered base set flowing
into a swanlike spout. All Talis
products can be enhanced with
FinishPlus; allowing you to choose
from an array of different finishes
to craft that perfect look.
The rectangular shape of the
Metris range plays into modern
minimalism
a
pull-out
and
comes
spout,
with
giving
you
freedom and convenience at the
sink. The Metris Select features
the well-known Select button and
the entire range is done with the
perfect
ComfortZone
in
mind,
offering more space and a wider
movement radius at the sink.
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Scandinavian interior design, making the
rooms look very bright and spacious. This
clean background allows for maximum
visual impact with regards to added
design elements.
• Clean design lines: Embracing symmetry and
clarity, Scandinavian-inspired design moves
away from anything fussy – rather erring on
the side of clean lines, organic shapes and
open designs, which emphasises the feeling
of spaciousness and airiness.
• Natural materials: Raw, natural materials,
such as raw timber or hessian rope for
example, are prolific in Scandinavian
design, which are often juxtaposed by sleek,
heavier materials, such as enamelled metal
for example.
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