The Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour

The Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour

Interior design show Focus/10 gets under way at the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour this month. Ruth Corbett visits to see what’s hot in the world of interiors

by Ruth Corbett Sep 01 2010

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1. Via Arkadia An impressive range of wood flooring, stone, marble, ceramic and mosaic tiles are on show in this dramatic showroom. From coveted designer brands, such as Bisazza, to more cost-effective items manufactured especially for Via Arkadia, there’s something to suit every budget. www.via-arkadia.co.uk

2. Original BTC Original BTC makes relaxed, familiar lighting for traditional and contemporary homes. Quality, detail and mix of materials are key, pairing painted metallic, glass or china shades with polished, satin or chromed bases, resulting in a domestic take on an industrial ethic. www.originalbtc.com

3. Porta Romana A unique and timeless range of lighting and furniture is what you’ll get from Porta Romana, a company with an international reputation for designing beautiful objects and hosting collaborations with some of the world’s finest glass-blowers, metalworkers, sculptors and furniture-makers. www.portaromana.co.uk

4. Cole & Son Loved by interior decorators for its numerous innovative wallpapers and bespoke service for hand-blocked, hand-screen printed designs. Vivienne Westwood has even done a collection based on signature designs from her iconic Squiggle, Pirate and more recent Cut-Out Lace fashion collections. Fabulous! www.cole-and-son.com

5. Lelievre An Aladdin’s cave of velvets, silks, damasks and voiles, including 12th- to 20th-century archive designs, as well as more contemporary offerings from the likes of Kenzo. For something truly spectacular check out the gilded leather wallcovers by Atelier Meriguet. www.lelievre.co.uk

6. Romo It’s the decorative trimmings we love best at Romo: elegant tie-backs and key tassels in a range of sumptuous colours are accompanied by exquisite, sparkling, beaded braids, playful pompoms, tailored pleated ribbons and long, lavish furniture fringes. www.romo.com

7. Elanbach Inspired by historical documents and textiles, fabric house Elanbach re-creates and re-colours decorative detail from old artwork and textiles to suit modern tastes, whether for city apartment or country house. A making-up service for curtains and blinds is also on offer. www.elanbach.com

8. Samuel Heath Samuel Heath has been crafting luxury bath kits from solid brass since 1820 and now combines this with the latest in modern technology in order to sculpt fine bathroom and architectural hardware pieces. www.samuel-heath.com

9. Top Floor UK Luxurious and indulgent, Top Floor’s rug collections are created by founder and design director, Esti Barnes. More like works of art than carpets, these fluid, contemporary pieces can be textural, colourful, patterned or plain – the options are seemingly limitless. www.topfloorrugs.com

10. English Looking Glasses This skilled team specialise in producing fine replicas of exquisite looking-glasses and antique furniture, all made using 18th- and 19th- century techniques, to create truly authentic designs and finishes. www.elglondon.com

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