Thursday, 28 January 2010

Bold, New Hotel Interior

Recently naughtone worked in conjunction with architectural interiors specialists Occa design to create a bold new interior for the UK’s newest Express By Holiday Inn.
The Portion sofa was specified due to its distinctive curved back and luxurious button seat detail. Constrained to a predominately monotone pallet, Occa introduced striking acid tone highlights to complement the building’s minimalist architecture.
Fabrics were carefully chosen to accentuate the colour and texture to provide a dramatic atmosphere that is not often found in branded hotels.
The result is a fresh and funky scheme, with stunning interiors that are bold and fresh in design. The project is an excellent example of how versatile the Portion sofa really can be. With subtle dark colours the portion’s shape can add personality to any formal area. For more relaxed areas, bright colours and button detailing can be introduced to create a unique, playful piece which invites you to sit and enjoy its unique, modern British styling.
naughtone works with special customers with discerning taste. This is one reason for us seeing so many fantastic fabric specifications for our upholstered products. The pictured result is what appears to be meticulous bespoke upholstery, but the reality is that this is a standard product from naughtone and it only takes a little imagination to create your personal gem.

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

UK’s leading low carbon development

naughtone, has teamed up with the UK’s leading low carbon residential development, Greenhouse in Leeds, to design the ultimate green living experience. Greenhouse, which was recently named as the country’s ‘Green Residential Development of the Year’ at the annual Estates Gazette Green awards, is breaking the boundaries of design and technology to create an environment of sustainable behaviour for its residents. Every element of design and build at Greenhouse has been undertaken to maximise the development’s sustainable potential including furniture packages and kit-out of the newly unveiled show apartments.“We believe that no compromise on design ever has to be made in order to minimize environmental impact. All of our products for Greenhouse have been designed and manufactured within 20 miles of the development. Our Yorkshire manufacturing supports the local economy and reduces manufacturing miles to an absolute minimum. Key materials in the furniture collection include solid hardwood frames which provide high quality construction and are supplied from FSC certified forests. The fabric upholstery is 100% wool, supplied within 10 minutes of the factory and is fully renewable and compostable. The majority of the furniture pack uses components which meet ISO 14001. This is a British standard for identifying and controlling the environmental impact of a company’s activities, products and services.”
When the scheme is completed, the combined unique green technologies means that it will use less energy than it creates. Director of Citu, Chris Thompson, said; “”We have addressed sustainability at every step along the way and the furniture packs are no exception. Naughtone has a superb reputation for their groundbreaking design and commitment to the green agenda and we are delighted to showcase their work at our scheme.”

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

naughtone raises the bar

The Parlour is a 300-cover bar/restaurant situated within one of London’s largest landmarks, One Canary Wharf. Naughtone worked closely with the designers to utilise a rustic yet modern style. The Parlour consists of a main restaurant complete with long party tables, a cocktail lounge, mezzanine area for private events and 68-cover alfresco area leading onto Canada Square Park.
White Ped tables were carefully chosen for their simple, understated form. This is complimented throughout by the elegant wire framed Reg chair range. Different citrus colours were used to add vibrancy to the interiors and cleverly separate the interior/exterior spaces.The result is stunning, unique interior which performs well as a flagship for the rapidly growing bar franchise.

Friday, 6 November 2009

Executive Reception Area designed to minimise environmental impact.

naughtone worked with a local designer to create a classic executive reception area for their £10 million redevelopment of Toronto Square. The brief demanded a sophisticated space for the building’s main reception gateway by using distinguished and refined furniture pieces.
Toronto square has excellent sustainability credentials which naughtone are proud to support. The building recently received a top rating for its environmental performance. Becoming the first extensive redevelopment/refurbishment project it the city to achieve an ‘excellent’ REEAM rating.
naughtone continues to reduce the environmental impact of our products. Our frames can be supplied with FSC certified hardwoods and carbon neutral fabrics. Our manufacturing efficiencies continue to develop and as with all naughtone pieces, the range is designed and manufactured locally in the UK. This ensures manufacturing miles are kept to an absolute minimum. The Cyde chair was originally designed especially for the BBC who fell in love with the shape of naughtone's portion range but preferred a more formal upright seating position. The resulting Clyde has been a successful choice for unique executive areas ever since.
Clyde compact was used due to its defined and distinctive profile; which is then complimented by the luxurious and comfortable buttoned seat. In this instance Black JMT Leather was used to contrast with the white interior and coffee tables to great effect.
the naughtone team share a passion and expertise for furniture and architectural interiors. It is this enthusiasm that helps us to offer the best possible service to all our friends and clients. If you think we could help with a current project then feel free to ring our helpful team on +44(0)113 242 7403.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

naughtone at London Design week - Hush lounge chair Launch




The newest addition to the naughtone collection was met with a great response at this year's 100% design. Here are the first studio shots following the Hush's September launch.

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This year's Icon Design Trail Cafe was produced using unique British Furniture supplied by naughtone. This allowed visitors to appreciate the collection in a much more relaxed setting whilst planning their next stop on London's exciting design trail.

Friday, 18 September 2009

Hussssshhh.....it's a sneak peak - Hush chair launch at 100% design 2009

On Thursday the 24th September at 4pm naughtone’s newest product, the Hush chair (pictured below) will be unveiled at 100% design.

As you settle down into the Hush its flared sides offer a sanctuary from the everyday hubbub. Allowing you to finally make that important call or sit down and finalise those plans with a colleague. All the while the Hush’s wings provide gentle comfort and security to communicate or relax in confidence. View the chair at www.naughtone.com
The piece is designed by Kieron Bakewell, and features naughtone’s distinctive, award winning style and high quality finish. Hush is constructed with a moulded plywood frame and finely upholstered over CMHR foams. Available with splayed solid hardwood legs in a variety of finishes or an elegant steel sled base.
naughtone will be sponsoring this years Icon café where you will find us at stand L80. Our finest pieces will be on show including the recently launched Pollen stool range by David Fox. You are invited to come and visit us and experience the new pieces including the Hush chair for yourself. Feel free to pop by, or if you would prefer, book a showing with one of our team by simply contacting info@naughtone.com or 0113 242 7403

Monday, 7 September 2009

Toronto Square

naughtone worked on this Leeds based project with a local designer to create a classic executive reception area. The Clyde was originally designed especially for the BBC who loved the shape of naughtone's portion range but preferred a more formal upright seating position. The resulting Clyde has been a successful choice for unique executive areas ever since.
Clyde compact was used due to its defined and distinctive profile; which is then complimented by the luxurious and comfortable buttoned seat. In this instance Black JMT Leather was used to contrast with the white interior and coffee tables to great effect.
the naughtone team share a passion and expertise for furniture and architectural interiors. It is this enthusiasm that helps us to offer the best possible service to all our friends and clients. If you think we could help with a current project then feel free to ring our helpful team on +44(0)113 242 7403.