Taking innovative design to new levels at the Lexus Design Awards

The Lexus Design Awards are a prestigious opportunity for designers to showcase innovative, fresh technologies which focus not only on solving a problem, but also encompass the concept of a sustainable, interconnected planet. The aim of the awards is to recognise products and technologies which are future-facing, making best use of bio-degradable, sustainable materials and/or low-carbon energy options. As in previous years, the 2019 entries were of an exceptionally high calibre. Over 1,500 entries were received, which the judges had to whittle down to a mere half-a-dozen. The six finalists were invited to attend a two-day workshop in New York City, where they were assigned mentors who worked with them to transform their concept designs into prototypes. The finalists represented countries from across the globe, including Russia, the US, China and the Philippines. Entries were varied, including everything from fresh applications for desert sand through to sustainable housing strategies which can protect properties from flooding and innovative technology to cope more effectively with off-shore oil spills. Other entries were a technology which channelled the energy expelled by plane jet engines during take-off and used it to power other things within the airport, and Solgami, a blind for flat-dwellers which can […]

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Luxury interior design in the wild

A safari holiday can be the journey of a lifetime – but you might not realise that it can offer luxury interior design as well as exotic animals. But the Thornybush Collection has long been dedicated to blending luxury and comfort with wild nature. Their new project, the Saseka Tented Camp, offers a chance for visitors to relax in style. By day, guests at the camp can take advantage of the guided safaris through South Africa’s stunning Thornybush Nature Reserve. At night, they return to their luxury lodgings beside the Monwana River. With its name taken from the Tsonga word for beautiful, the Saseka offers luxury inside and out. Each of the 10 tented suites, which measure 200m², boasts a private pool, sundeck, and outdoor shower, and is air-conditioned for comfort. However, despite all the modern conveniences, this safari lodge is designed to blend in with the magnificence of the natural surroundings. Thoughtfully designed by Silvio Rech & Lesley Carstens Architecture and Design, this is a modern, sleek take on a classic Out of Africa experience. This safari lodge draws its inspiration from the nature that surrounds it. Lesley Carstens says, “We looked at the indigenous landscape – the flora […]

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Designhounds KBIS 2019 – Thermador

BlogTour KBIS veteran sponsor Thermador returned to sponsor our first ever Designhounds KBIS tour and rolled out the red carpet for the hounds. The Designhounds were ushered into a private lounge complete with luxurious seating – a must during a long day at the trade show and yes, Martinis! The Thermador team guided the group through their fantastic new products with an informative presentation followed by a detailed booth tour showcasing their smart home products and more.

Designer Juanita Galliford was inspired by an art installation in Milan when she created this entertainment kitchen center.

Home Connect– The Designhounds got the full details about Thermador’s latest smart home program, ‘Home Connect’. It is the first program and app of its kind that connects home appliances from both, Thermador products and third party brands into one single app. Home Connect gives the user the ability to manage appliances via app remote control, monitoring and even starting the appliance. A fun showcase of this capability was having a dishwasher play “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” by Rihanna when the cycle was complete.

From a culinary perspective, Home Connect can offer recipes that provide instructions to the appliance including all meal details and information about the recipes. Learn more about Home Connect here.

Freedom® Induction Cooktop– Thermador is a leader in the industry when it comes to cooking appliance technology. One of our favorite products is the Freedom® Induction Cooktop. The entire surface can be used as a large cooking area to hold up to 6 pots or pans while being heated simultaneously in any position. The user controls the cooktop with an enhanced full-color touchscreen. Talk about elevating the cooking experience! More about the induction cooktop here.

Thermador also introduced the Designhounds to their design savvy Masterpiece® Collection and Professional Collection. The collections have been updated with vibrant color options, metallic grey glass, and stainless steel handles to elevate any kitchen design and culinary experience.

A big thank you to Thermador for sponsoring Designhounds KBIS 2019!

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Designhounds KBIS 2019- Mr Steam talks wellness in design

Designhounds KBIS 2019 was happy to welcome back BlogTour veteran sponsor MrSteam! The Designhounds were treated to an incredible breakfast at renowned French restaurant Bouchon in the Venetian, Las Vegas. Martha Orellana, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MrSteam got right to business providing an insightful presentation on the many benefits of steam,versatility of steam shower design and technology.

French breakfast? French everything! If there’s a culture that knows how to live well, it’s the French and if there’s a company that knows how to create wellness, it’s Mr Steam, so this morning was the perfect recipe for a focus on wellness in design.

Now, before we lose you in your reverie about all things French …

Photo via Mon Petit Four

…..we wanted to touch on a few important points we learned when it comes to steam; the wellness aspect, the “nuts and bolts” of steam shower installation and of course the technology.

Wellness– Steam is an ancient therapy utilized to help provide many health benefits including improving respiratory health, skincare, physical wellness and general well-being among other benefits. Too good not to explore. Learn more about the possibilities and benefits of steam here.

Steam Generator Installation-Designers, fear not. Steam showers are compatible with nearly any type of bathroom large or small and can be accommodated in nearly any configuration. The above before and after steam shower bathroom design is a great example of the versatility of the steam shower in a bathroom renovation .Check out this insightful blog post on how to start the installation process.

A GREAT tool MrSteam offers is the Virtual Spa Tool giving designers the ability to retrieve pricing and the full specifications of the prospective steam shower choice that can easily be shared to the  contractor, plumber and client. Try the Virtual Spa Tool here.

Steam Shower Technology- Smart home technology is a huge trend in the kitchen and bath industry and MrSteam has paved the way as a leader in that field with their advanced technology packages and options offered with their steam showers. Create the perfect oasis with ChromaTherapy, AromaTherapy and MusicTherapy, all controlled with the touch of your fingers with the award-winning iSteam3.

Please visit MrSteam on their website and blog for a wealth of resources on steam, steam shower packages and products and installation information.

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Designhounds KBIS 2019 – Wellborn Releases New Collections

Designhounds KBIS was thrilled to welcome back former BlogTour KBIS sponsor Wellborn Cabinet Inc. Wellborn operates out of their own timber processing mill in Ashland, Alabama, hand selecting the finest solid woods and popular hardwoods utilized in the kitchen and bath industry. The Designhounds were in for a treat as they were introduced to several new collections that greatly expand the company’s product offering, particularly on the modern kitchen spectrum.

It was impossible to miss the Wellborn’s new European Minimalistic collection at the center of their booth space during KBIS 2019. The new design is inspired by European kitchens with clean lines, high-gloss finishes and a focus on efficiency and functionality.

Another exciting addition was the integration of LED lighting in cabinets, adding not only convenience and functionality but a beautiful and unexpected design element.

With a name like Wellborn, an increased focus on wellness is no surprise and the Zen Spa collection definitely made us go “ahhh”. The bathroom features Wellborn’s Aspire program with Bel-Air and Arcadia door styles and drawers equipped with natural hardwood dovetail drawers.  Feeling zen yet?

For a more traditional feel, our favorite collection was the Estate Series featuring traditional style cabinetry with a French Cafe twist. Layering in contemporary design elements really gave this design its added visual appeal – we’re in love with this version of the classic baker’s rack!

From modern to zen to a nod to Paris, Wellborn had it all and always with a focus on extraordinary quality and functionality.

A big thank you to Wellborn for hosting the Designhounds at KBIS 2019 and providing an up, close and personal look at their stunning new collections with incredible features.

Learn more about all of the new collections from Wellborn here.

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Furniture News #361

In this month’s Furniture News, Design Studio MD Gareth Coxall embarks on a colourful collaboration with Escape to the Chateau’s Angel Strawbridge, and designer Paul Galley gives us the lowdown on a new report exploring the dominant cabinet trends in UK retail.
Source: https://www.furniturenews.net/magazine/issues/2019/03

Designhounds KBIS 2019- Why Designers Need to Sign up for Lamps Plus Pros

Designhounds KBIS 2019 was thrilled to welcome first time sponsor Lamps Plus. Lamps Plus kicked the tour off at KBIS in Las Vegas with a booth tour displaying their latest lighting collections and mirrors. More importantly the team at Lamps Plus introduced the group to their Lamps Plus Pros program, an essential program for Designers professionals as they source lighting. Check out the details on how and why below.

What is the Lamps Plus Pro Program? 

What are the benefits for Designers to Join?

• Free Membership
• Access to trade pricing- On all orders with access to trade specials and same day shipping privileges
• Concierge service- Dedicated account support to guide the sourcing and selection process
• Exclusive Design- 1000′s of designs at the lowest prices with free shipping
• VIP Access- Sneak peaks into new & trending designs with invites to trade and store events

Designers it’s a no brainer! Visit Lamps Plus here for more information or contact Lamps Plus with the information below:

Call: 800-304-8120

Text: 818-970-4798

Email: PROS@LAMPSPLUS.com

Lamps Plus Color-Plus Collection

A big thank you to Lamps Plus for welcoming our tour to your space at KBIS 2019 and for the gift of light! We are so excited to see the Designhound’s lamp selection from the all new Color-Plus collection exclusive to Lamps Plus. The new collection features 100+ colors on your choice of base.

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Designhounds KBIS 2019- Thompson Traders Copper Sinks and more

Designhounds KBIS 2019 had the utmost pleasure of welcoming first time sponsor Thompson Traders. Family owned Thompson Traders manufactures brilliant hand-crafted copper sinks, tubs and accessories for the kitchen and bath and when we say family, wow, what a family. Founded by the lovely Alejandra Ochoa De Thompson and her equally lovely daughter Samantha Thompson, the duo worked with coppersmiths from Alejandra’s hometown in Santa Clara Del Cobre, Mexico to bring their creative vision of beautiful copper products to the kitchen and bath. Husband Cliff Thompson and sons Cliff Thompson Jr., President of Thompson Traders and JJ Thompson, Vice President of Operations currently play integral parts of the family-owned company as well. The family warmly welcomed Designhounds with wine, big smiles, thoughtful treats and the disarming charm that translates into every piece they make.

What caught our attention apart from the stand-out copper work throughout our booth tour visit with Thompson Traders was the brand new black matte finish being offered as part of their Oaxaca Collection, named after a region in Mexico known for their black clay pottery. Founder and Creative Director Alejandra Ochoa de Thompson and the Thompson Traders’ expert coppersmiths in Santa Clara del Cobre worked diligently to ensure the Matte Black celebrates copper and its texture. Pretty sexy right? Learn more about the new finish here.

Visiting the Thompson Traders booth during KBIS 2019 was a feast for the eyes. How gorgeous is this Nuvo Frida Tub and lighting installation? See the tub here.

It wouldn’t be a Designhounds tour without a dip in a tub. And they do it well! Here you have Jana, Claire and Anna but you can meet all 23 of them here. 

Thompson Traders is King when it comes to copper textures and artistry making a statement in the kitchen and bath space.

Thompson Traders pride themselves in their carefully and expertly crafted copper, but most importantly they are a family that provides the utmost hospitality to their guests, customers and friends. A big thank you to Thompson Traders for putting together a lovely, inviting and engaging event for our group and treating Modenus so well. Cheers!

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Designhounds KBIS 2019- Caesarstone wows with new surfaces at The New American Home

It wouldn’t be a proper Designhounds KBIS tour without a great party and gorgeous views. Caesarstone spoiled the group with an incredible evening at The New American Home in Henderson, Nevada where their new surfaces were revealed via…drumroll please…painted models! The group enjoyed a beautiful evening touring the stunning home where Caesarstone displayed their latest quartz collections throughout.

Photography Credit: Caesarstone & TNAH

Caesarstone, official sponsor of the The New American Home welcomed the Designhounds to the stunning home with delectable cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and most importantly, fantastic views in an incredible mountain side setting.

Photography Credit: Caesarstone & TNAH

As a fun and surprising element, Caesarstone launched their Metropolitan Collection with the clever use of painted models in addition to multiple finishes being featured throughout the home.

Photography Credit: Caesarstone & TNAH

More about Metropolitan Collection. The collection is inspired by industrial design elements including 5 new quartz styles cultivated to reflect the textures of industrial art and architecture. The collection features a first-ever weathered patina quartz.

Our favorite finish was easily the Cloudburst Concrete from the Metropolitan Collection seen above at The New American Home. The Rough finish perfectly simulates the organic texture, patina and depth of concrete and other industrial materials with each slab showing enough variation to keep the material unique yet durable and easy to maintain.

You can see the full collection here – which one is your favorite? 

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Transforming your garden with large scale sculpture

No garden is complete without a main focal point, but it can often be difficult to find the right idea. Water features require frequent upkeep, and not every landscape has an ancient tree to draw the eye. Many garden owners favour a beautiful sculpture for their garden, selected with both the context of plants and landscape and the tastes of those using the garden in mind. Ideal for any garden, regardless of size For those choosing a sculpture for larger gardens, the options are endless. It is important, however, to consider a statement piece that won’t get lost against an imposing landscape. The right large scale garden sculpture will allow designers to play with space, adding a sense of height to areas with low flower beds, or creating a sense of perspective against an impressive row of trees. In a smaller garden, a sculpture is the perfect way to bring in elements of character and class and to accentuate the planting schemes that gardeners working with less space spend so much time perfecting. The magic of professional sculpture While there is the option to buy a sculpture ready-made online or from a garden centre, nothing will feel quite so beautiful […]

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