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A Design Guild Mark for all of the house
The start of a new year brings with it a chance to look forward and give many the impetus to start new projects.
For those looking to refresh their home in 2018, we’ve compiled a handy list of room by room Design Guild Mark awardees from 2017 that will add a touch of design excellence to a décor.
When it comes to why you should buy a Design Guild Mark awarded piece over another design, it’s pretty simple.
All of them have been vetted and approved by our renowned panel of expert judges, which include experts from John Lewis and The Conran Shop.
The Kitchen – Smile by Sarah Kay for Harvey Jones Kitchens (DGM 194)
The kitchen is regarded as the heart of any home, and Sarah Kay’s beautiful steam bent Smile stool with clean tapered legs is an ideal design to keep it a happy place in the house.
The Dining Room – No36 Dining Range by Charlie Fowler for John Lewis (DGM 189)
The 036 dining range was conceived as a simple, elegant contemporary dining collection that consists of useful and versatile pieces that celebrate quality of materials, detailing and construction. The pieces have an enduring aesthetic, but still possess a clear point of view.
The Living Room – Modulo by Dylan Freeth for Ercol (DGM 180)
Perfect for someone wanting a personalised display cabinet without breaking the bank, Modulo is built around a single basic solid oak cabinet carcase which can be specified with either doors and drawers, doors and shelves, drawers and shelves or just shelves. Each option is available oriented left-handed or right handed. The cabinets are available individually, or can be stacked up to three high, in any combination.
The Bedroom – Tailor Chest by Nathalie de Leval for Benchmark (DGM 166)
Exquisite tailoring was the inspiration behind Nathalie’s solid Chest of Drawers design. Tailor has a distinctive diagonal frame, that as well as creating an interesting dynamic, creates an elegant shadow gap between the drawers and the frame that is reminiscent of Japanese joinery.
The Bathroom – Orbit Mirror by Rodney Kinsman for OMK (DGM 190)
An eighties classic, the Orbit Mirror is designed as a combination mirror for maximum utility. The cool tubular steel lends Orbit a Bauhaus style, with the double-sided rotating vanity/shaving mirror offering ultimate functionality.
The Home Office – Multidrawer by Frederick Brown for Bisley (DGM 167)
Another icon, the Bisley Multidrawer may have been developed for contract use, but this timeless design’s retro charm and appeal has made it a welcome addition to many a home office. And with the wide array of colourful finishes available, the Multidrawer trumps the standard unsightly filing cabinet.