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At Flamant Home Interiors, colour is inevitably an important part of the decor. Here, you can discover a “Carnet de couleurs”, a really sublime guide giving lots of exciting ideas and suggesting different ambiances that would be ideal for your home. All based on four major themes : “Black Jack”, “Nostalgies Coloniales”, “Ermitage” and “Modern Vintage”. The boxed catalogue covers the entire collection and is illustrated with very beautiful photos of home interiors. Price : 169 €.
When you see armchairs and sofas produced by Poltrona Frau, it’s hard to realise that the company started out back in 1912. Since then, it has continued to anticipate trends and propose seating with an impeccable finish. j.bonet finds it impossible to do without the brand. The current star is “Kennedee”, a model of international elegance which doesn’t give a fig for fashion or frontiers. Modular, it offers infinite possibilities. And “Kennedee D” comes with a matching pouff and small tables : accessories, for sure, but so terribly essential !
As part of the “Foodesign” project and in partnership with the Academia Barilla, Guzzini presents “Forma”, a set of cheese knives designed by Denis Santachiara. There are three of them : a “bell”, “hammer” and a “fork” with two notches, all in polished steel, with attractively rounded shapes, to be bought separately or as a set. They complete the already existing model for hard cheeses. www.foodesignguzzini.com
Who is hiding behind jehs + laub ? Two young designers from Stuttgart, Jürgen Laub and Markus Jehs, the creators of an amazing lounge series for Fritz Hansen. “Our aim was to design an ultra-comfortable seat with very fine padding, and to set it apart from traditional lounge furniture by giving it a look as minimalist as possible.” “Space” is thus characterized by design which is both original and innovative : the seat rests on a plastic shell endowing it with a unique - and multiple - character. “It changes in keeping with the setting and can thus be used in many different contexts.” To be completed by a lounge table and its glass top with black or silvered lacquer underneath and varnished steel legs to match the chairs.
Elle Placard is both a brand and a store. Since 1999, it has designed its own furnishings for lounges, libraries, studies, dressing-rooms, always made-to-measure. All kinds of wood can be used, from the most classic to the most precious (fiberboard, melamine, veneer…). Contemporary or traditional, closet installations signed Elle Placard demonstrate expertise and excellent taste.
It’s time for lunches and dinners in the garden ! Cuore del Calore is a showroom of 250 m2 where you’ll find, together with many models of hearths (from the Tuscan brand Amiata Caminetti), a wide choice of fountains, tables and especially outdoor barbecues. Which, made of fireproof stone, benefit from original handmade finishing touches with esthetics to suit everyone’s taste. Cuore del calore, via Braie 299, Camporosso. (00 39 33 84 61 08 92). www.cuoredelcalore.com
At first glance, nothing distinguishes this sundeck from any other. Apparently, for it has in fact been installed with the help of the “Softline” system, also used for parquet flooring in the garden. Quite revolutionary, it needs no visible screws. So there’s no danger that they will stick out or become rusty over time. For the wood, preference goes to teak or “padouk” which never rot and ensure a high degree of stability. If necessary, one can easily remove a strip without cutting it and replace it just as easily. The good life ! Giorda Parquets, 1727 chemin Saint-Bernard, Vallauris (04 93 64 97 29).
Founded 25 years ago, Arketipo has played its part in enriching the saga of Italian design. It introduces innovative ideas in the field of taste, forms and technology. Cult items in its various collections flaunt names like “Accademia”, “Triclinium”, “Easy”, “XL”… The most striking thing is the company’s original concept in the art of designing sofas. A concept drawn directly from day-to-day living and inspired by our new ways of life : henceforth, the divan is no longer an isolated item of seating nor a temple to relaxation, but instead a real little island where one shares moments of restfulness and conviviality. The two models shown above, “Loft” and “Must”, thus give priority to modular configurations and especially backs which can be raised or lowered to suit your requirements.
A creator of ambiances, the brand with a thousand-and-one candles, Point à la Ligne also proposes a complete range of candle-holders. Alongside its classic models, you’ll also discover other more contemporary items such as the “Miroir magique” or this “tree” with mirror reflectors. To set the stage with real originality. www.pointalaligne.fr
“Malibu” is your ideal kitchen : Californian ideas influencing the use of space, Japanese for a professional touch, Scandinavian for the practical aspect. Not forgetting the classic “French touch” for conviviality and an area reserved for sampling recipes. The corner dedicated to food preparation revolves around a very well-equipped central worktop. It is separated from the washing and cooking areas to ensure greater efficiency. Hardy Inside, en vente chez Synerbat 83, résidence les Gleizes, Cavalaire. (04 94 01 90 09).
Anyone who knows the work involved in having an impeccable lawn will immediately applaud “Royal Grass”, a synthetic replica of very high quality. Wave good-bye to mowing ! Another advantage is no bumps or holes, so toddlers can play in total safety and won’t risk damaging your Royal Grass in any way. The perfect solution ! Ralph Ras, 521 chemin des Anciens Combattants-en-AFN, Vence (04 93 58 63 01).
Denmark, here in Cannes ! With one key concept : respect for the architectural heritage proper to the country. The manageress aims “to offer the client an ideal home by creating an atmosphere in classic style combined with the most up-to-date trends”. At the Danish Design House (its very name sums it all up), you’ll therefore find brands and names with a Danish accent (Jacobsen, Wegner, Magnessen, Koch…), but also a team of architects and designers capable of carrying through a project from A to Z. In the showroom, an inevitable collection of Vipp bins, designed in 1939 by Holger Nielsen for his wife’s hair salon and now become an essential and fashionable tool for the firm. There are also new items from Georg Jensen Damask : linen and tableware. Plus main items from the DD Furnitude collection, from 1940 to the present day. Danish Design House, 135 rue d’Antibes (04 93 68 68 66).
You’re trendy, “in”, and love contemporary furniture ? This new site is definitely for you ! “Red Edition” declares war on uniformisation and suggests you opt for trendy furnishings. One click and the “Fifties Like” collection is all yours. Another one which comes up on your screen goes by the name of “Organique”. Created by international designers, all these models swing between the fantasy of a by-gone era and the originality of experimental ideas. www.rededition.com.
The new “Mediteraneo” collection from Ka International is a real must for terraces, the garden, pool area and boats. Perfectly normal ! These waterproof fabrics for outdoor use are also resistant to chlorine and salt water. Last but not least, they come in bright colours and a choice of plain or striped, with a dose of dynamism and good humour. “Mediteraneo”, and you’re all set to flirt with the sun ! 10 rue Commandant Vidal, Nice (04 93 68 16 99).
The new Ateliers Poivre d’Ane are to be found in Mougins. Here, in tranquillity and secrecy, craftsmen work with wood, respecting each species and perpetuating ancestral expertise. Kitchens made here bear the imprint of the South : colours recall the rich palette of the Mediterranean, design sticks to basics, light seeps in everywhere. A table becomes the star, with pure and simple design or as a central island, a real invitation to share impromptu meals.Tour Center, 799 avenue de Tournamy, Mougins (04 93 75 17 00).
The world according to Sony ! This store, soon to blow out its very first candle, stocks all the products bearing the name, from MP3s to LCD TV screens, plus mini hi-fi systems, portable computers, Playstations, digital cameras, alarm clocks and other accessories (headsets, cases, batteries…). “Esprit", for instance, is a new, all-in-one audio-video system. Just as high-tech, the store’s decor opts for an appealing “pop” ambiance. After Paris, Neuilly and Lyon, Alifax has made its name in Nice. And it doesn’t content itself with being simply a shop. By request, a team of professionals will deliver and install equipment in your home. Plans are underway for a service which will incorporate Sony equipment while homes are being built. All at prices equal to those on the Sony website ! Alifax, 9 rue d’Italie (04 93 44 42 28).
Gina Jazzar’s idea has been turned into reality by young designer Jimmy de la Tour. That’s the story behind “Happy Sticks”, a little box containing sticks of incense, matches and a built-in base. Bio-degradable, the concept is part of today’s “Happy Attitude” and can be personalized through fragrances, colours and printing. www.royal-river.com.
The latest offering from Markilux has all it takes ! A savvy blend of classic elegance and innovative technique turns this model into a masterpiece. The stainless steel ES-X inherits long-lasting, resistant and secure components which have already proved their salt and, above all, articulated arms. The latter (just like the roller tube for the canvas) are fully protected from bad weather by a casing in brushed V4 stainless steel. They are silent, require no up-keep and allow for use which may stretch to several generations ! The tension for the canvas is perfect. The stainless steel ES-X awning is not only a guarantee of high-quality shelter, but also the assurance that the outside of your house looks really good. With this new product, Markilux underscores its reputation as Germany’s best brand for awnings and blinds while continuing to make life on your terraces and balconies even more pleasant. www.markilux.com.
Fabric manufacturer Les Toiles de Mayenne was founded in 1806 and for seven generations has exported its long-established expertise all over the world. Collections follow one after another, both classic and modern, while furnishings and objects complete these offerings, always tuned in to contemporary taste. Sofas, armchairs and benchseats, screens, lamps and cushions thus provide colour, cheerfulness and refinement in an easy-to-match range. 163 rue Paradis, Marseille (04 96 10 31 49).
To shed light on all of life’s important occasions, Oxygène, a young firm specializing in the development of innovative, decorative and luminous ideas, proposes a full range based on LEDs. Cubes, spheres…, small or large, each model helps to create an atmosphere or enhance a decor. Is that all clear ? Oxygène, IDC Group, 6 rue du Rialet, Cogolin (0 875 46 78 62).
