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carry the Toy Safety Standard making them suitable for use on children ’ s walls , woodwork , furniture and even toys . They ’ re even safe to use when pregnant !
Earthborn - great for use in nurseries
All of our paints are free from hidden nasties and are fume
With so many paint finishes free , so you can effortlessly available these days , it can be create a safe nursery , without tricky to know which product is compromising on beautiful right for your project . And when colour . Earthborn paints enable it comes to babies and children ’ s you to bring friendly flourishes rooms , choosing the right paint of colour throughout ; from the finish is especially important . walls , to furniture and even toys , If you are planning a nursery or our paints are gentle on your decorating a children ’ s room , home and your little ones . choosing an eco-friendly paint is
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CITY LIGHTS - THE NEW DIESEL LIVING WALL TILE COLLECTION FROM CTD ARCHITECTURAL TILES
Inspired by urban cityscapes and architecture , City Lights is the latest wall tile collection to join CTD Architectural Tiles ’ Diesel Living range . New for 2021 , the 3D square grid formation on each tile ’ s surface allows specifiers , architects and interior designers to create memorable feature walls in commercial , residential or hospitality settings with ease . Made up of four contemporary metallic-inspired hues – Amber , Grey , Night and Sky – each of the shades is also available in a ‘ Colours ’ option , creating a delicate light-effect spectrum when combined with the plain glazed tile . Available in two sizes , 750 x 250mm and 300 x
100mm , this modern urbaninspired collection delivers a striking twist on industrial interior design .
Specified to adorn the walls of Dodo Pizza ’ s flagship store in Leamington Spa , the Diesel City Lights range , combined with CTD Architectural Tiles ’ Venice Villa and London mosaic collections , creates a welcoming and design-led environment that customers can enjoy .
CTD Architectural Tiles www . ctdarchitecturaltiles . co . uk | 0800 021 4835
TOGETHERNESS – THE 520 UPHOLSTERED CHAIR BY MARCO DESSÍ EPITOMISES ELEGANT COMFORT AND SOCIABLE GATHERINGS – AND LOOKS FORWARD TO THEIR FULL RETURN !
The new 520 range of upholstered chairs references Dessí ’ s personal favourite from the Thonet product portfolio : the bentwood chair 209 , a model that many an architect has fallen in love with over the years . “ While working on the 520 , I studied the Thonet classics . The arc that forms a unit with the back legs is so iconic and so characteristic of Thonet . Essentially , our approach is based on that one specific detail .” And it is precisely this beech bentwood component that Dessí has incorporated as a structural element . He has cleverly reduced the space between the lower arc and the seat so it doubles as a kind of carry handle , particularly convenient when there is a need to reposition the chairs .
Comfort in a variety of forms
Dessí has designed two options for the chair backs of the 520 : one with armrests ( 520 PF ) and one without ( 520 P ). The chair is available in a variety of wood finishes and fabric coverings , which makes the 520 extremely versatile and allows it to be customised to suit a variety of settings . The 520 ’ s shape in itself is a welcoming suggestion to take the weight off and take a seat . “ You immediately associate the 520 with comfort , even before you sit down ,” says Dessí . “ When you settle in , the backrest nestles gently against you and , even in the versions without armrests , the shell provides cushioning and support to the sides .” This means optimal seating comfort in a variety of positions , even over many hours .
“ Quality stands the test of time ”
The innovative process for bending solid wood developed by Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century gave rise to the typical Thonet design language and had a considerable influence on Dessí during his design process : “ The fact that the very first Thonet chairs are still in use today demonstrates just how robust , sustainable and utterly contemporary the process is ,” he says . For Dessí , the heritage of the tradition-steeped furniture manufacturer is proof that “ quality stands the test of time – and that striving for quality can guarantee that a company will be around for 200 years .” With the 520 chair , a model has been added to the Thonet portfolio that promotes the idea of community and therefore unmistakably embodies the DNA of the heritage-rich company . A resident of Vienna , Dessí prefers to experience this aspect of Thonet for himself in one of the city ’ s many coffee houses , where Thonet products have been a fixture since the 19th century .
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