6 – 8 February 2013

Decoration + Design

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Hanging from the Chandeliers


Chandelier images via Pinterest

For their instant romanticism and old world appeal, chandeliers are often the first choice for country manors and wedding receptions. But have you ever thought about installing them in a contemporary kitchen or giving a modern room a shabby chic touch?

Add some history with an antique glass chandelier, bring an industrial vibe with a steampunk variation, or update an older style home with a new model in an inky black hue.

Check out the D+D Pinterest board for more ideas HERE.

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At One With Nature…





The TRVM Lighting range mixes traditional forms with a pared down contemporary feeling. Timber is the primary material – in raw finishes that evoke a warm casual ambience.

This distinctive range of pendant lights, large feature chandeliers, and floor and table lamps are mainly handcrafted – using traditional wood working techniques such as the bentwood method, timber turning and hand carving.

TRVM are also acutely aware of their impact on the environment. Their product range is constructed using timber sourced from managed tree plantations. The timbers are FSC (Forest Stewardship Certified) or plantation species from various sources.

New designs are arriving next month. To view them, and the entire range, visit their website, trvm.com.au

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Design Futures Colour Visions at Decoration + Design 2012









These vivid images from Genty Marshall’s fourth installment of Design Futures, `Colour Visions’ at Decoration + Design just arrived and we had to share.

The popular feature area was a highlight of the Melbourne trade event as was Genty’s aural presentation for the International Industry Seminar Series in which she delved into the process and science behind why colour is such a powerful tool for the interior stylist, furniture and furnishings designer. WATCH our video chat with Genty HERE.

To see more images from the recent trade event, head to our Facebook pages for Furnitex and Decoration + Design.

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WATCH: Milou Ket on Interior Trends for 2013/14 at D+D

On her 6th trip to Australia, internationally acclaimed trend forecaster, Milou Ket returned to a packed design crowd at Decoration + Design eager to learn from her global travels and explore the emerging design themes for the 2013/14 home.

Milou shared her inspiring vision of future materials, structures and form in product development, including bedding, bath, ceramics and more.

We took five with the inspiring styling and design forecaster post-seminar to chat further on her latest book; scouring the globe from Paris to Shanghai to source new trends and design content; and her own home that sticks to a minimalist, clean aesthetic.

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WATCH: Thomas Hamel on `Global Cross Pollination’ at D+D…

While his origins are in the US, Thomas Hamel has been working as an interior decorator from his Sydney base for over 20 years. It’s fair to say he has mastered the art of cross-cultural design.

So it’s fitting then that his seminar at Decoration + Design today was on the topic of global cross pollination.

It’s this unique cross over of cultures that has also awarded Hamel an inimitable design aesthetic, one that combines influences from both his Sydney base, American heritage and regular travels across the world, with commanding results. Hamel seamlessly finds ways of bringing various cultures together in a harmonious way.

To read more on Thomas Hamel and his cross-cultural design process read our Furniture Online interview, furniturefaironline.com.au

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The hot 5 EDIT with Interiors Addict…

If she had to choose from the 100s of brands on offer at Decoration + Design, what would Interiors Addict editor, Jen Bishop seek out? We asked the popular interiors blogger to give us her edit of the top 5 exhibitors she’s currently coveting.

1. Armadillo & Co.


For really cool, on trend rugs that will make a statement, check out Armadillo & Co at stand AC06. Their rugs are all handmade to the highest ethical standards and the designs are really cool. Whether you like a natural fibre look or something more colourful, every piece is fair trade and crafted from sustainable natural fibers including pure wool, jute, cotton and hemp.

2. Unitex International


Unitex Rugs (stand 026) have some stunning quality rugs, whether you’re looking for plain, shag, cowhide, patterned or colourful, at a variety of price points.

3. H&H Collections


H&H Collection (stand AF20) s a fantastic lighting range from Hermon & Hermon, a Melbourne homewares institution. You may have seen the store featured on the latest series of The Block.

4. Enjoy Lighting flameless candles


Enjoy Lighting (stand AB24) produce, in my opinion, the best quality flameless candles on the Australian market. Well worth a look.

5. Boyd Blue


Boyd Blue, at stand AG36, source furniture, homewares, art, rugs and lighting from all over the globe and their range is impressive. They’ve been supplying the industry for 13 years and they always have something new I’m lusting after!

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Passionate about design




With winter in full swing, it’s a tough ask to project our minds to beach huts and summer holidays. But perhaps the latest collection from PAD ‘passionate about design’ might help trigger your memory.

Imagine your summer spent lounging on these colourful sun-protected cushions and chair pads, then drying off with their inspiring range of beach towels post-swim. Such bliss.


View the complete outdoor collection at Decoration + Design from 19-22 July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. For more information or to register, visit decorationdesign.com.au

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Interiors with soul

Since 1967, Hermon & Hermon have been synonymous with style and design. As innovators and leaders in their field, Barbara and husband John have successfully built the Hermon & Hermon reputation throughout Australia — furniture, artwork, accessories and lighting are sourced from around the world and styled in a way to reflect the unique approach that is instantly recognisable as “very Hermon & Hermon!”

To learn more about the Hermon & Hermon success story, read the latest editorial in Furnishing International via their website hermonhermon.com.au that reveals how a focus on quality and exclusivity saw them through a difficult trading period; and how they host VIP shopping nights to reward their loyal customers instead of falling into the sales trap.

The new collection features the Kudu Horn lighting range together with a stunning line of Acrylic table and floor lamps.

The Hive lighting collection has expanded, with the highlight being the “Fandango” featured in the current series of ‘The Block’ and the ‘Octo’ in different sizes.


The `Fandango’ from the Hive lighting collection

Don’t miss Hermon & Hermon on stand AF20 at Decoration + Design from 19-22 July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visit the website for more information, decorationdesign.com.au

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The evolution of an icon.. La Grolla launches designer accessories…



After 30 years, the renowned La Grolla brand is expanding into furniture and decorator accessories. The iconic family-owned company is diversifying the business to introduce new product categories that complement their existing product lines and evolve the La Grolla line.

Furniture Online spoke with Keith Knox from La Grolla sourcing and product development to explain the highlight pieces from the new collection. Visit furniturefaironline.com.au






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A global point of view

Boyd Blue are renowned within the industry for their extensive designer range of furniture, homewares, fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, artwork, soft furnishings and lighting to the interior design, architecture and property development industries.

Established in 1999 by Shelley Boyd, the passionate Boyd Blue team provide clients with quality interior and exterior design products with an eye for detail and expert craftsmanship to suit both domestic and commercial application.

But it’s their global point of view that sets them apart from the competition. Their team travel the world selecting from the best of contemporary international and local design, with suppliers in Australia, Italy, Indonesia, Thailand, France, India and Portugal.

To view their stunning range, visit them at Stand AG36 during Decoration + Design from 19-22 July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. For more information or to register, visit decorationdesign.com.au

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