Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 51

Interiors & Interior Design Introducing Aria: The New Iconic Surface Aria™ is the latest innovative surface from iconic manufacturer Formica Group. Developed to be the ideal alternative to natural and engineered stone, it is aesthetically faithful to its real life counterparts. It combines the beauty of natural materials with a highly engineered development process; an elegant, hard-wearing solid core enabling aspirational homeowners to create the kitchen they’ve always dreamed of, providing a generous lifespan of luxury. There are three colour ranges to transform any kitchen space – natural whites, cool greys and modern blacks – while classic designs incorporate marble veining, granite textures and engineered stone patterns. Versatile and striking, Aria presents a INSPIRING LIGHTING FOR YOUR HOME LIGHTING FOR INSIDE, OUTSIDE & GARDEN premium look for kitchens that both delights and fascinates. Available at your local IDS or participating showrooms, Aria is the inspiration that the forward-thinking kitchen owner of today needs. STAIRWELL LIGHTING AND LIGHTING FOR EXTRA HIGH CEILINGS VAULTS & GALLERIES Pricing: 20mm - RRP from £450 for a worktop 3600 x 650 mm x 20mm thick 12mm - RRP from £300 for a worktop 3600 x 650 mm x 12mm thick BESPOKE LIGHTING FOR THE VERY SPECIAL FEATURES www.formica.com Premium Solid Surface Brand Staron Launches Design Contest: StaroNature From 15th October to 31st December 2019, revolutionary solid surface brand, Staron, will be running a design contest, StaroNature, which is open to individuals or teams of architects and designers as well as university students. With the increased awareness of protecting our environment at the forefront of customer’s minds, all entries should show a new Staron solid surface design inspired by nature. The contest has three categories available to enter: 1) A new Staron design inspired by nature; a stand-alone imaginative object inspired by nature using Staron. 2) A new Staron design which shows balance between nature and Staron; an imaginative object using a combination of Staron and LIGHTING DESIGN SERVICE TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR NEW HOME a natural material such as wood, water or plants. REPAIR & REFURBISHMENT TLC FOR THAT SPECIAL CHANDELIER OR TABLE LAMP. 3) A new eco-friendly product; an innovative and practical object created using Staron to improve our environmental footprint. Entrants should submit a readable file format; jpg, png, pdf, psd or ai containing a visual of their design with a clear explanation of their Staron product, inspiration and functionality along with an application from to: [email protected] BRISTOL - TAUNTON - CIRENCESTER LUMINATION, EAST REACH, TAUNTON, TA1 3HT 01823 334432 www.lumination.co.uk [email protected] Application forms can be downloaded from www.staron-contest.com 51