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Furniture Homewares

New Grand Designs Home Collection brings the outside in

Given that most of the homes that feature on Grand Designs Australia are focussed on making the most of their natural surrounds, nature seemed the perfect starting point for the latest Grand Designs Home Collection. From elm to oak, linen, wool, glass, ceramics and hide, the new collection is a celebration of nature and is ideal for injecting on-trend texture into a space.

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“The inspiration behind the range was to craft a timeless furniture and home collection that won’t date. To achieve this, we have primarily focussed on natural fibres and textures. In addition, we have also incorporated a natural colour palette to enhance its timeless appeal,” says brand manager Maggie Lijovic.

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So much texture. Swoon!

Of particular note are the elm tables that are crafted from reclaimed doors, the handmade wooden vases and the woven textiles. For a cushion freak like myself, that part of the range is particularly exciting – there is texture for days! “Our Braxton Side Table and Coffee Table tell compelling life stories. Each table top is crafted from elm wood that once belonged to a functional door, whilst the table legs are former structural beams. The fact that we have used reclaimed wood to build this furniture gives each piece unique nuances,” says Maggie.

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Reclaimed timber coffee table

The range also features lots of oversized, statement-making pieces. “In developing the collection we also wanted to offer pieces of scale. Many pieces are oversized and this lets them make a grand statement in any setting, whilst also being highly functional for practical home living.”

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“I particularly love the hide range – including cushions, floor rug, pouf and chair. The exquisite natural texture and silver tones add brilliant luxury to a room. As these are natural products – each item is unique and will have an individual character of its own that comes through in patterning and colour,” says Maggie.

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The hide collection

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Homewares

Grand Designs launch homewares line in Australia

Grand Designs Home Collection launched in Australia on Friday, with the range featuring cushions, wall art and rugs inspired by the high-end architectural forms and functions that have become synonymous with the television series.

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Reflecting current interior trends, the Home Collection further builds on an already formidable Grand Designs brand, including the long-running television program in both the UK and Australia, Grand Designs Australia Magazine, the Grand Designs Live show (on in Sydney from Friday) and a successful book publishing range.

Zara Curtis, general manager FremantleMedia Australia Brand Partnerships, said: “Our research has indicated that the brand Grand Designs resonates very strongly with design enthusiasts as a trusted lifestyle brand. The launch of our home interiors range is our first foray into this space with further expansion intended to capture and inspire the design focused consumer and, of course, extend the values and offerings from this much-loved brand.”

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Australia is the first territory in the world to create the Grand Designs Home Collection range with other territories looking to roll out similar lines in the future. Many months in the making, the range is expansive with more than 80 designs including 100% linen cushions, 100% New Zealand wool rugs and framed wall art focused on the modern consumer.

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Launching initially through online channels, the range has an intricately designed colour palette with clever reversible patterns for two looks in one and pattern matching to create an individual look. Zara added: “Combining clever design, inspiration and function is part of what makes the Grand Designs TV series so popular and we have brought this to the homewares collection to help consumers make interior decorating that much easier. It’s design-forward though affordable, providing the ultimate edit for this season. We’re sure it will be popular in Australian homes this season and for Christmas.”

The range will be showcased at Grand Designs Live in Sydney from this Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October. Available to purchase online at www.granddesignshomeshop.com and for a limited time, via Temple and Webster.

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Interviews

Kate St James on design education, accreditation and joining the DIA

Kate St James is a well respected voice on the Australian interiors scene. A Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia, she worked as an interior designer for more than two decades before joining the world of design publishing. She is currently editor ofLuxury Home Design and Renovate and the soon to be launched Grand Designs Australia magazine.

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