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Project of the Week: SBID Awards Finalists 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a sleek, clean-lined kitchen design that is quietly impressive and elegantly understated. Using a Taj Mahal Quartzite clad island, teamed with wall cabinetry in a dark pigmented concrete finish and combined with a hot rolled steel worktop, Eggersmann Design created a beautifully bespoke and contemporary open plan kitchen to provide the food-loving family with style and complete functionality.

SBID Awards: KBB Design finalist sponsored by VitrA UK

Company: Eggersmann Design 

Project: Wimbledon

Location: London, United Kingdom

What was the client’s brief? 

Our brief was to create a sleek and elegant kitchen that didn’t compromise on functionality. As the owners love to cook and entertain, their requirements extended beyond looks so we included easy-clean surfaces, considered storage and hardworking appliances. As the kitchen is situated in a large open-plan dining / living space it was important to consider this brief with a wider, holistic approach. It was essential that we took these surrounding zones into consideration when designing the new kitchen.

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

The property was only 10 years old when the current owners bought it from a self-builder. They lived with a kitchen they hated for a further decade before the old-fashioned timber cabinetry and awkward layout got the better of them. The space itself was light, airy and generous so there was no need to extend but the kitchen was long overdue an update. Specific bug-bears included a cooker facing the back wall and seriously uncomfortable pew-style seating below the beautiful Crittall-style windows, which were the first step in redecorating the space. We didn’t change the layout hugely, we just made it more intuitive to use. We switched cooking to the island to provide a nicer outlook and designed upholstered seating that’s a pleasure to recline on. The upholstered banquette area brings colour and shape to the kitchen. The sensual shape was inspired by a sofa the client had spotted while travelling, the rest of the house is very colourful, filled with the owners’ quirky accessories and cheerful artwork, so we used these accent materials to connect everything – the kitchen should never have a separate identity within any home.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

A key part of the brief was that they wanted a large stone-clad island with as many clever storage solutions as possible. The client wanted a sleek and elegant kitchen that didn’t compromise on functionality. The island unit, clad entirely in Taj Mahal quartzite, showcases our precise engineering skills – the cabinet fronts are made from solid quartzite cut to slabs just 11mm thick. The same stone is wrapped around a steel sub-structure to create a 4.3m long worktop with intricate details such as 45-degree mitre joints and recessed grip areas to create a monolithic appearance.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The eclectic use of materials: natural stone, resin, concrete, hot rolled steel, brass and American walnut. The cabinetry is made from dark pigmented concrete, which is hand-trowelled and built up in layers like polished plaster. For the sink area worktop and splashback, the owners opted for hot-rolled steel featuring two artfully welded-in sinks and draining board. The finely textured matte steel surface is resistant to fingerprints and scratches making it perfect for this young family.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

The SBID International Design Awards are important as a global showcase of creativity. Not only do the awards provide a great platform for us to communicate and illustrate our company’s points of difference but to also hopefully inspire and inform style within the industry and beyond.

Questions answered by Gary Singer, Founder and Creative Director at Eggersmann Design

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring contemporary healthcare and wellness design by the XDH Design Firm for Five Fitsport fitness centre, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Kitchen design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | KBB Design finalist sponsored by VitrA UK

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Finalists 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a modern fitness centre which proves that working out can be a stylish experience! The circular reception area is surrounded by wooden grids which curve towards the ceiling, meeting at the centre. This arresting design feature acts as a point of focus, creating instant visual intrigue as you enter into the space. A feeling of openness is created by circling multicoloured glass which is designed to divide (but not completely separate) internal spaces with its transparency. The glass panels also add an air modernity and vibrancy as the light shines through, casting colourful shadows. Huge semicircular lampshades and sturdy triangular prisms also punctuate the space. Other features include black iron artwork studded with metal rivets and cement walls clad in wood which come together to create an industrial aesthetic and evoke the feeling of strength.

SBID Awards: Healthcare and Wellness Design finalist sponsored by Stone Federation

Company: The XDH Design Firm 

Project: Five Fitsport

Location: Guangxi, China

What was the client’s brief? 

Five Fitsport is located on the fifth floor of the National Film City in Nanning ASEAN Business District, Guangxi. It is a fitness centre combining sports and leisure, with an area of 3578㎡.

Healthcare & Wellness Design by XDH Design Firm with Five Fitsport

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

The design inspiration of the project was to combine the strength of fitness with materials in the form of an industrial style, so as to express the theme of exercise. The space is interspersed with coloured ground glass, reflecting light and shadows to convey movement and the rhythm of the movement.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The most difficult obstacle to be overcome in the project was that the overall design needed to optimise the structure by combining the factors such as mechanics and considering the connection and grade of steel structures to achieve the practicability of the structure.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The highlight of the project is that the design scheme of the space is fully open plan but zoned in a creative way using coloured glass, so the design fits the modern yet industrial aesthetic with design elements which introduce colour and vibrancy. The special design feature of the suspended ceiling in the fitness area also adds to the visual focus.

Healthcare & Wellness Design by XDH Design Firm with Five Fitsport

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

The SBID International Design Awards is one of the most prestigious and interesting activities in the industry, and the competition is also very fierce. Participating in such a competition has been a very interesting and valuable experience for us!

Questions answered by Denver Hsu, Chief designer at The XDH Design Firm

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring SBID Award winners for the sustainable retail design for cosmetic brand, Lush with the opening of their largest global store in Liverpool, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Healthcare and Wellness design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | Healthcare & Wellness Design finalist sponsored by Stone Federation

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Winners 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the SBID Award winning project for Retail Design with leading fit-out specialist, Portview, after completing the retail design for the biggest Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics store in the world. Situated in the heart of Liverpool, Lush Liverpool opened its doors after a nine-month transformation into the biggest Lush in the world. Five times bigger than the previous store and spread over three customer-facing floors, the new Lush Liverpool boasts 1,380 sq m of retail space that’s big enough to fit over 9 million of its famous bath bombs. The characterful scheme created by Lush’s in-house Design team with international architecture firm, Hyphen, was executed by Portview with an emphasis on enhancing the building’s original features to achieve a look inspired by the character of traditional departments stores and be both sustainable and synonymous with the cosmetic brand.

SBID Awards: Retail Design winner sponsored by BloomsArt

Company: Portview Fit-Out

Project: Lush Liverpool

Project Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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What was the client’s brief? 

The brief was to marry the old with the new by creating a space that was reminiscent of a traditional department store, whilst incorporating new materials and services that have never been seen before in a retail setting.

There was a huge focus on using sustainable materials such as reclaimed FSC certified timbers, brick, and cradle to cradle silver tiles to keep our carbon footprint down to a minimum. We also introduced cherry wood style panelling to give the space a sense of warmth and sophistication, with the fresh, citrus colours of the 300 new products on display giving it a modern twist. The carefully crafted, contrasting textures of new and old furnishings help to add visual weight to the space and create an overall feeling of wholesomeness.

The goal was to create a destination store that brings more innovation and creative personal experiences than ever before to the high street.

Portview Fit-Out, Lush Liverpool retail design project images for SBID interior design blog, Project of the Week

What inspired the interior design of the project?

The design was inspired by a photograph of an old section of a department store, similar to that of Lush’s building in Church Alley.

We worked closely with Lush’s in-house design team and international architecture firm, Hyphen, to execute a characterful scheme that enhanced the building’s original features by playing on the character and charm of traditional department stores, whilst staying true to Lush’s strong environmental ethos.

Portview Fit-Out, Lush Liverpool retail design project images for SBID interior design blog, Project of the Week

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Paradoxically, when working with old, historic buildings you will always be faced with new challenges. In this case, we had to install two new lifts, refurbish the existing 1920s-style staircase and replace the whole of the ground floor level façade – all within a tight programme. The central stairway was added late in the project and was our most challenging task, involving an oak over-clad of the existing old stone, with relining of the open string and soffit, along with a new steel balustrade complete with curved cherry timber handrails. The stairwell also required secondary fire glazing of the existing windows, with bespoke moulded architrave details scribed from original profiles on site. The whole stairwell needed to be lined and fitted with period doors and cherry wall panelling to the lower level.

Overall, there was a huge amount of construction before the fit-out could even commence, including the manufacturing of columns clad in Portland stone to enhance the 60m long, anodised bronze shopfront. This required very detailed surveys of the existing stripped façade to allow us to draw and schedule with complete accuracy the Portland stone, granite, structural steel and shopfront glazing system, so all could be produced in parallel and fit together without a hitch.

Another challenge was executing the design of all the individual service areas – such as the spa, hair lab, florist, perfumery and shop floor – under the one roof, without it looking disjointed or disturbing the natural flow of the overall space. The design was continuously evolving with various teams working on each area, so a holistic approach to communication and client engagement was absolutely key in ensuring everything came together in a cohesive and collaborative way.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

We worked in close collaboration with both the client team and Hyphen to ensure that Lush’s high environmental standards were upheld at each stage of the process, from the sustainable design choices through to the responsible sourcing, restoring and repurposing of recycled materials to help reduce our environmental impact and this has been both hugely rewarding and enlightening.

This has been one of our most iconic retail projects to date and it’s a proud moment for us to see it come to life.

Portview Fit-Out, Lush Liverpool retail design project images for SBID interior design blog, Project of the Week

Questions answered by Simon Campbell, Managing Director of Portview Fit-Out

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring the SBID Award winners for KBB Design with a fusion of Oriental and commercial modernity for a contemporary New Zealand home, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Retail design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | Retail Design Winner sponsored by BloomsArt

Portview Fit-Out, Lush Liverpool retail design project images for SBID interior design blog, Project of the Week

Portview Fit-Out, Lush Liverpool retail design project images for SBID interior design blog, Project of the Week

Sponsors of the SBID International Design Awards for the Club & Bar Design category, Oxley’s Furniture provide durable outdoor furniture solutions which are premium in quality and timeless in design. The Managing Director, Simon Hudson tells us more about how their products and services help designers extend the interior design vision to encompass exterior environments.

What are the origins of your brand?

Oxley’s was started 28 years ago to create timeless outdoor furniture impervious to the weather. Inspired by the longevity of classic cast English garden furniture the company developed ways to personalise aluminium furniture for each customer. In the years since, Oxley’s has developed a worldwide niche market providing a service for interior designers to take their design ideas outside. Large residential and boutique hospitality projects are our forte.

SBID Awards Sponsor Oxley's Furniture with outdoor furniture in an exterior setting

How do you work with interior designers?

From site visits to prototyping bespoke furniture, the Oxley’s team can be as involved with a project as much or as little as our customer wishes. Designers choose which Oxley’s collection works best for their project, then every item is made specifically for every job with the aluminium frame finished in exactly the colour specified. With cushions added, made with any exterior grade fabric from any of the fabric houses, each project is unique.

We also have an extensive portfolio of curated products from elite brands and often work closely with our clients to select items for their projects. Our services range from producing all technical drawings for bespoke projects, to personally organising and supervising shipping and installation.

What value does your sector add to the interior design industry?

Where the client has not included the outside as part of the interior project brief, working with Oxley’s can demonstrate how the interior design can be extended to the exterior environment, thereby enlarging the project.

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SBIID Awards Exterior

How does your offering enhance an interior designer’s projects?

Outdoor living & entertaining is often part of the design brief. Oxley’s offer designers a service which allows them to extend their ideas from the inside to the outside, or even create a completely different feel to the project’s exterior spaces.

What are the latest trends you’ve noticed in your client’s requests?

Although every project is different, there does seem to be a trend away from the sleek minimalist look outdoors to a more classical feel, particularly encouraged by the amazing profusion of fascinating outdoor fabrics from all the major houses.

Why did you want to become a sponsor for the SBID Awards?

Interior Designers are our partners in everything we make. Their creations are our business, so it is right that we should support them by sponsoring an SBID Award which recognises their incredible achievements.

Sponsorship for the SBID International Design Awards 2020 is now open.

To find out more about becoming an SBID Awards sponsor next year click here or email [email protected]

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Winners 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the SBID Award winning project for KBB Design. Masterwood Joinery designed this kitchen with a delicate fusion of Oriental and commercial modernity within this magnificent Queenstown home. Clean, straight lines, natural materials and simple monochrome tones set the scene. With traditional Chinese sliding screens separating the kitchen from an informal lounge area, heavy duty steel box section legs support two islands with a commercial stainless steel kitchen extractor suspended above the chef’s island. The chef’s island has a cantilevered teppanyaki grill mounted in Ceasarstone, while the pastry island has an outstanding marble work surface, while the self-contained coffee station affords sweeping views of the range. Storage was also effectively integrated into the design with a glass fronted display cabinet and fully equipped pantry areas. True to the Oriental theme, form and function are in perfect harmony throughout this contemporary kitchen design scheme. 

SBID Awards: KBB Design winner sponsored by VitrA UK

Company: Masterwood Joinery

Project: Slopehill Road

Location: Otago, New Zealand

KBB design kitchen interior by Masterwood Joinery with oriental and commercial influences

What was the client’s brief? 

Our Client was specific and very focused during the brief for this project. Being a Hong Kong born, British subject he was wanting a very oriental feel, yet still trying to retain the beauty of the New Zealand landscape within this magnificent home. Both he and his wife are avid cooks so every aspect of culinary creating had to be achieved. Perfection was a prerequisite with no tolerance for anything but.

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

Basically, the clients love of Hong Kong and the orient, and the challenge of achieving this by using modern techniques to give the oriental elements a contemporary twist.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Definitely the installation. There was a significant use of steel beams and panelling which required precision placement internally without the use of cranes.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The first highlight was standing back at the end and seeing what we had created and looking at the faces of our very happy clients. The second was winning the SBID International Design Awards in London.

KBB design kitchen interior by Masterwood Joinery with oriental and commercial influences

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

We were advised by the judges of the 2019 NKBA awards that our design had won convincingly, so they suggested that we enter the SBID Awards. And now here we are! We couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved with this project.

KBB design kitchen interior by Masterwood Joinery with oriental and commercial influences

Questions answered by Jim Cleveland, General Manager of Masterwood Joinery

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring SBID Award winners for Healthcare & Wellness Design with the quirky and artistic aesthetic for a halotherapy Salt Room, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s KBB design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | KBB Design Winner sponsored by VitrA UK

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Winners 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the SBID Award winning project for Healthcare & Wellness Design. The Salt Room encompasses innovative, receptive and modern design reflected through a prism of artistic and quirky vision. The actual halotherapy areas feature rare Himalayan salt decor accompanied by a relaxing café/retail unit and kids play area. The walls of the hallway and kids play area were hand created by an artist using all-natural paint to recreate a jungle themed fairytale trail. Diana Interiors Group used a creative approach to create space that promotes rest and calm, yet features a modern and artistic style.

SBID Awards: Healthcare & Wellness Design winner sponsored by the Stone Federation

Company: Diana Interiors Group

Project: The Salt Room

Location: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

What was the client’s brief? 

The project was located in the heart of the city centre with a complete refurbishment required as the venue was previously a casino. The prime, busy location meant that a catchy design is needed to attract passing footfall. Overall the key factors outlined in the brief included:

  • Open, walk in spaces so clients can move freely from zone to zone
  • Casual spaces to allow client to escape from the stressful day-to-day life
  • Clean yet extravagant salt room areas
  • Kids playground area with educational activities zone and space for games
  • Chillout café area with commercial stand
  • Natural, organic look

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

Nowadays we live in dynamic, often stressful environments which impacts our wellbeing significantly, hence more spaces which encourage relaxation and care for our health should be created. With this project we recognised an opportunity to demonstrate that interior design can influence sustainability and has environmental impact. Our inspiration came from the theme of organic nature and personal wellbeing. For that reason, we intentionally used animal and plant wall drawings, as we believe children should be inspired to look after the planet from a very early age. Our studio was very keen to undertake a project within the Healthcare & Wellness sector as it shows that private commercial organisations can be responsible and promote sustainable practices. We believe this is one good of example of it.

Diana Interiors Group healthcare and wellness design for The Salt Room
Diana Interiors Group healthcare and wellness design for The Salt Room

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The Salt Room required enhancements to the heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems in addition to the installation of a halogenerator to ensure that there is an effective, unchanging amount of the dry salt to be dispersed, and mitigate any corroding of the salt in the environment.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

Harmonising zones with such a different purpose and infusing The Salt Room brand into the interior design. Certainly, the highlight of the project was the art work. Every single element of the wall drawings were hand created by an incredibly talented artist using all-natural paint. We wanted to recreate a fairytale from the entrance to the kinds zone, so we followed the animal pattern all the way through. It took us months of work, but we are very proud with the final result.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

Winning a SBID International Design Award is truly a high achievement, not only because these awards are recognised as one of the highest accolades in the interior design industry but also because they are an opportunity for a designer to find out what the public and technical experts think about their work.

It allows an artist to be at the forefront of design ideas and this is exactly what we aim to do in our studio. SBID Awards carry credibility and help build the reputation of a business, so every successful interior design studio would be thrilled to be among the arena of the finalists. The competition was very stiff, but we faced the challenge positively, and are extremely proud and honoured that our project was awarded.

Questions answered by Diana Shimbova, Group CEO and Lead Interior Designer at Diana Interiors Group

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring a playful residential design with bold colour schemes and striking artwork, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Healthcare design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | Healthcare & Wellness Design Winner sponsored by Stone Federation

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Finalists 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a total interior renovation which was designed to create a residence that better reflected the family’s dynamic and appeal to their personal tastes. Nestled in picturesque Forest Hill, Toronto, this Georgian styled 10,000 sq ft house has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms for five children and two adults; an upgrade from their previous three bedroom home! Powell & Bonnell incorporated a blend of pattern on pattern, bold furnishings and courageously contemporary art pieces into this playful residential design to enrich each space with unique character and charm. The result is a home fit for family fun and entertainment, for all that pass beyond the threshold of this lively, design-led home.

SBID Awards: Residential Design Over £1M finalist sponsored by THG Paris

Company: Powell & Bonnell 

Project: The Well Hued Home

Location: Ontario, Canada

Residential design by Powell & Bonnell with dining room interior for the Well Hued House

What was the client’s brief? 

A total interior renovation, to create a residence that better reflected the family’s dynamic and appeal to their personal taste. The client called for an abundance of colour and whimsical personality as a principal inspiration for this new residence. An inventory of existing furnishings, mostly from the previous residence, also needed to be restyled and upholstered to be incorporated into the new design. Our goal was to mix pattern on pattern, bold furnishings and courageously contemporary art pieces to enliven every room.

Residential design by Powell and Bonnell
Residential design by Powell and Bonnell

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

Without a doubt the client’s love of art and travel. Family trips to London and New York with stays in boutique hotels had exposed the client to an informal more effervescent design style and helped their curiosity for contemporary art and design blossom. Much of the art was selected by the homeowner themselves which gave us a starting point for colour schemes and concepts for each room, making this residence just right for showcasing the client’s eclectic interests!

Residential design by Powell & Bonnell with bedroom interior for the Well Hued House

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

To think back, the idea of making all those colours work in one house was really the biggest hurdle! We knew the house, we had worked with the client before, the contractor we worked with also executed the family’s first renovation with us, so the usual difficulties that arise in those “getting to know you” areas, wasn’t a problem when it came to working on this project.

Residential design by Powell & Bonnell with living room interior for the Well Hued House

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The house is entertaining, even the “serious” rooms like the dining room and living room, which children are often discouraged from using have a youthful and fun loving flair, without being juvenile. The key is in the fabrics – we used quite a bit from our collection of textiles when upholstering items for this house. The Powell & Bonnell textile collection is made of commercial grade fabrics that have a residential feel and appearance.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

We were attracted by the opportunities and potential exposure for international design in the competition. It is well run and well respected. We have entered it many times, and love the awards presentation!

Residential design by Powell & Bonnell with bedroom interior for the Well Hued House

Questions answered by Fenwick Bonnell, Partner and Albert Limshue, Senior Designer at Powell & Bonnell

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring SBID Award winners for the stunning residential design which showcases sophisticated luxury for a 19th century apartment, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Residential design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | Residential Design Over £1M Finalist sponsored by THG Paris

Residential design by Powell & Bonnell with living room interior for the Well Hued House

Sponsors of the SBID International Design Awards for the Residential House Under £1M category, Kassavello supply curated and bespoke luxury furnishing solutions for interior designers. The Director and founder, Ana Azevedo shares insight into how they work directly with designers to help them source the right furnishings for their projects.

What are the origins of your brand?
Launched in 2015, myself and Renata Teixeira spotted the opportunity to bring high quality, handcrafted yet fairly-priced Portuguese furniture to the UK market. Kassavello has since become a luxury furniture design atelier dually based in both England and Portugal. Our roots are firmly entwined with Portuguese craftsmanship and artisanal design and, over time, the business has organically grown to encompass two complementary areas of expertise: Curated products from elite brands and Bespoke furniture production.

How do you work with interior designers?
We offer a high-end, bespoke furniture design service for interior designers and architects that includes complex finishes and detailing. Our extensive portfolio of manufacturers have been carefully selected for their quality, reliability and craftsmanship and we frequently use different artisans to deliver individual elements of one piece to guarantee the highest possible standards of workmanship.

We also have an extensive portfolio of curated products from elite brands and often work closely with our clients to select items for their projects. Our services range from producing all technical drawings for bespoke projects, to personally organising and supervising shipping and installation.

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SBID Awards Sponsor Kassavello image of armchair

What value does your sector add to the interior design industry?

We supply high-end furniture for both residential and commercial projects, offering a very personal and tailored service to help designers source the right furnishings for their projects. We believe that beautiful handcrafted furniture and design should be accessible to all. From covetable sofas to striking mirrors, our expert team have hand-picked the brands that we partner with and the curated pieces that we sell.

How does your offering enhance an interior designer’s projects?

With a strong focus on customer service, Kassavello offers a premium and tailored service. Working closely with discerning clientele and leading interior designers, we have developed a reputation for delivering products and designs of the highest calibre to residences across the world. We have a team of experts available to advise on every step of the process and we work collaboratively with our clients from specification phase to the installation of a project; ensuring a full level of support throughout the project development.

SBID Awards Sponsor Kassavello image of armchair and foot stool

What are the latest trends you’ve noticed in your client’s requests?

More recently, we are noticing that organic shapes and textured materials are increasing in popularity among our clients. Also, the desire to use natural materials like cane, stone and brass is growing significantly.

Why did you want to become a sponsor for the SBID Awards?

We wanted to sponsor the SBID Awards because it’s a very prestigious event that celebrates design and serves as a fantastic opportunity to network within our target market.

Sponsorship for the SBID International Design Awards 2020 is now open.

To find out more about becoming an SBID Awards sponsor next year click here or email [email protected]

Project of the Week: SBID Awards Winners 2019

This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features the SBID Award winning project for Residential Apartment Under £1MLocated in the centre of Kiev in a property whose architectural heritage dates from the 19th century, the apartment boasts high ceilings, a clear rhythm of windows and good proportions in every room. The project is created in the American classic style with an Art Déco theme, balanced with a welcoming and comfortable aesthetic; there isn’t any overblown show of luxury to distract the eye. 

SBID Awards: Residential Apartment Under £1M winner sponsored by Lalique

Company: Kolomoiets-Project

Project: Apartment with History

Location: Kiev, Ukraine

What was the client’s brief? 

The customer has expressed a wish to completely re-plan the apartment, considering the habitation of a couple. In terms of the interior design, he has suggested finding a balance of historic style, respectability, sophistication and functionality.

Residential design by Kolomoiets Project
Residential design by Kolomoiets Project

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

In one of the Kyiv salons, we acquired a chair in the style of Louis XV; classic in shape, modern in decoration with ebony and wool upholstery of a local fuchsia colour. Later, it took the place of the dominant subject in the living room. The balance of classic architectural forms and aesthetics using colour and materials of the 21st century became our main idea and motto. The fact that the apartment is located in a late 19th century building with a rich facade in the historic city centre inspired some of the design decisions and solutions throughout.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

While reconstructing the old wooden floor, the floor level has rose by 250mm. This led to the arrangement of two steps in front of the front door. The home office also inherited a passage to the laundry room, namely a disproportionately low opening in the load-bearing wall. We made the decision to decorate this passage with a double-leafed, stained glass door which became a particular highlight in this room.

Residential design by Kolomoiets Project with living room interior for Apartment with History

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

We achieved a good design solution in the living room area by using a boiserie of old Venetian mirrors. They extended the space somewhat and enhanced the decorative effect of the room.

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

Design is a creative method, process and result. No less important for the development of creativity is the professionals’ evaluation, especially on a global scale – and that is why it was so important for us to participate in the SBID Awards!

Questions answered by Alla Kolomoiets of Kolomoiets-Project

If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring the SBID Award winners for Development Sales Centre which combine traditional culture with modernity and contemporary spaces, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Residential design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SBID Awards 2019 | Residential Apartment Under £1M Winner sponsored by Lalique

Matt Robb, Digital Media Executive at Stone Federation shares how 100 years of experience in the natural stone industry help them guide, support and inform design professionals when specifying stone for their projects. Keep scrolling to find out more about the SBID International Design Awards sponsor for the Healthcare & Wellness Design category.

What are the origins of your brand?

Stone Federation has existed in various guises for over a century. We have over 100 years’ experience in the natural stone industry with the longstanding goal of connecting specifiers with the very best materials and companies. There has always been a need for an independent body to champion natural stone and to promote best practice within the industry and in this way, the activity and aims of the Federation have stayed the same while the methods and markets have developed.

How do you work with interior designers?

Our work with interior designers is primarily focused around connecting them the best materials and companies for their project. We have a wealth of free design and technical resources to help design professionals take full advantage of the potential that natural stone provides. We also connect interior designers with the member companies who are best placed to service their specific requirements.

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SBID Awards

What value does your sector add to the interior design industry?

Natural stone has a rich history of providing interior designers with a wealth of options in both texture and colour. The natural stone sector has a high value for best practice and education and works hard to ensure that we provide specifiers with the right information for the materials they use.

How does your offering enhance an interior designer’s projects?

As the independent natural stone source point, we connect interior designers with a wealth of technical resources, stone sourcing guidance and opportunities to connect with suppliers.

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What are the latest trends you’ve noticed in your client’s requests?

We’ve seen an encouraging increase in the number of specifiers placing a higher value on materials that deliver not only the required aesthetic but also the ethical and sustainable assurances that more and more clients are looking for.

Why did you want to become a sponsor for the SBID Awards?

SBID and Stone Federation have a strong working relationship built upon a mutual desire to promote best practice and education within the design and architectural sectors.  There is a natural synergy between interior designers and the vast design potential that natural stone provides.

Sponsorship for the SBID International Design Awards 2020 is now open.

To find out more about becoming an SBID Awards sponsor next year click here or email [email protected]

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