Design Delights
LDF2014
London Design Festival 2014 was yet again a world wind of new and exciting shows, installations and product launches.
Here are a few images of designs that caught my eyes.
Slowly rotating inflatable sculptures designed by El Ultimo Grito marked the perimeter of the auditorium at 100% Design.
Image by Katja
Beautifully crafted textiles and wall coverings by Anne Kyyro-Quinn.
Decorex International 2014, was held at the glorious settings of Syon Park. As a celebration of the official year of the Georgians, eight design royalty were invited to design an installation for the grand entrance. These sets were inspired by 'A Rake's Progress', a series of paintings by William Hogarth, on show at the Sir John Soane's Museum.
Image by Katja
My favourite set design was The Marriage by Kit Kemp with de Gournay. Great display of delicate hand painted wall coverings mixed with odd curiosities.
Image by Katja
I was delighted to be invited to visit the Homes & Gardens VIP lounge at the show, designed by Victoria Meale.
A truly stunning, relaxing and calm oasis filled with the scent of lavender.
My true favourite stand and exhibitor for Decorex this year was Eley Kishimoto.
London based print studio that has gained global recognition from fashion to interiors to architectural and design collaborations. A colourful and bold wallpaper collection was launch for the London Design Festival 2014. Also the well earned award winner for Best New Exhibitor. Congratulations!
Image by Katja
Ice Chandelier by Daniel Libeskind for Lasvit greeted visitors at the entrance to 100% Design.
Image by Katja
Stunning tunnel entrance was created by Studio Design UK and included materials from one of my new favourite discoveries, Eley Kishimoto, amongst many others.
Image by Katja
Slowly rotating inflatable sculptures designed by El Ultimo Grito marked the perimeter of the auditorium at 100% Design.
Beautifully crafted textiles and wall coverings by Anne Kyyro-Quinn.
Decorex International 2014, was held at the glorious settings of Syon Park. As a celebration of the official year of the Georgians, eight design royalty were invited to design an installation for the grand entrance. These sets were inspired by 'A Rake's Progress', a series of paintings by William Hogarth, on show at the Sir John Soane's Museum.
My favourite set design was The Marriage by Kit Kemp with de Gournay. Great display of delicate hand painted wall coverings mixed with odd curiosities.
I was delighted to be invited to visit the Homes & Gardens VIP lounge at the show, designed by Victoria Meale.
A truly stunning, relaxing and calm oasis filled with the scent of lavender.
Image by Katja
My true favourite stand and exhibitor for Decorex this year was Eley Kishimoto.
London based print studio that has gained global recognition from fashion to interiors to architectural and design collaborations. A colourful and bold wallpaper collection was launch for the London Design Festival 2014. Also the well earned award winner for Best New Exhibitor. Congratulations!
Image by Katja
Little Greene paint company's stand was fun filled set of rooms, each decorated in a fabulous colour from their current range.
This also earned Little Greene the Best Stand Award. Well done!
Image by Katja
Image by Katja
Stone specialists Lapicida included a 'in the making' session to their gallery space. An eye-opening experience to watch the sculptures coming to life.
Image by Katja
True to their roots, Once Milano's relaxed stand was filled with collections of crushed linens in seasonal colours for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Image by Katja
Image by Katja
This year's famous central Champagne bar was designed by the highly acclaimed trio, Le Trois Garcons.
I got to sample a glass of the bubbles with my lovely best friend Susanna from Finland, who managed to take time out from her busy schedule, to come and lend her support for us at the show.
Many thanks lovely! Kiitos!
Image by Katja
Image by Katja
Image by Katja
Image by Katja
Last but not least, it was a great pleasure to work alongside Nicky Heard from Nicky Heard Ltd. Nicky's passion for colour, pattern and texture shines through on her collections of luxury home accessories. The vibrant hand woven Ikat throws and cushions took many visitors breath away and her hand knitted items were greatly appreciated by customers.
Designing and styling Nicky's stand was one of the most rewarding and fun projects that I have been involved in for awhile and thank you for all your comments and kind words on the design of the stand.
I would also like to congratulate Nicky on her debut at Decorex International 2014. Great show and great team work!
Kx
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