Words By Emily Martin
1 – Playing with Tradition
by Richard Hutten for Jaipur Rugs
Jaipur Rugs has partnered with Dutch designer Richard Hutten to create a collection of largescale carpets set to debut at Milan Design Week 2025 (7-13 April). The nine pieces draws inspiration from the rich heritage of hand-knotted wool rugs, blending centuries-old traditions with contemporary design. www.jaipurrugs.com
2 – Orme
by Kast
Handcrafted in Nottinghamshire using Derbyshire limestone aggregates, the Orme pedestal basin reflects Kast’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Each freestanding basin is cast in Kast’s signature palette of 28 colours, offering durability and refined finishes. Each features a round bowl with options for a ribbed or smooth base and an optional shelf. www.kastconcretebasins.com
3 – Carbon Negative Nora Rubber Flooring Prototype
by Interface
Interface has revealed its latest innovation that stores more carbon than is emitted through its manufacture. It showcased the carbon-negative Nora rubber flooring prototype at BAU, in Munich, Germany, in January, with plans to make the product commercially available later this year. www.interface.com
4 – S 43 K
by Mart Stam for Thonet
Mart Stam’s iconic 1931 design for Thonet’s S 43 K cantilever children’s chair has been given a new lease of life, with new images. In 2021, Thonet celebrated the chair’s 90th anniversary by presenting it in new colours, created by design studio Besau Marguerre and inspired by minerals and gemstones. www.Thonet.de
5 – Rosso Maniglie
by Zoo Hardware
Zoo Hardware has announced the addition of eight new designs to its Rosso Maniglie range, a collection of high-end Italianinspired door handles. The range is crafted to meet the tastes of specifiers and interior designers developing upscale environments, including luxury residential properties and hotels. www.zoohardware.co.uk
6 – Bari Lattice Cotto Tiles
by Realonda for Tile of Spain
Tile of Spain showcased its latest collections from a selection of its manufacturers at the Surface Design Show in February. The show offered an opportunity to see the very latest in Spanish innovation, design and technology, which included bold and vibrant colour palettes to 3D reliefs. www.tileofspain.com
7 – PLAN
by KEUCO
Designer Reiner Moll introduced PLAN in 1999, which offers stylish bathroom accessories solutions that have been crafted to meet high standards of design and quality. PLAN is at home in bathrooms around the world, including the hotel industry or public facilities. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, KEUCO deployed AI to update its product visuals. www.keuco.com
8 – Pico
by Workstories
The Pico charging unit offers 100W output, with its small size freeing up desk space and delivering a cleaner aesthetic. Charging a standard laptop from 0% to 50% in just 21 minutes the sleek, compact design includes a convenient desk clamp that fits standard 30mm worktops, making the Pico a great addition to any workspace. www.workstories.com
9 – Carnivale Lighting Collection
by Atelier001
New to market is the Carnivale collection, which provides lighting solutions across pendant, table and wall-mounted formats. Inspired by the ‘Carnivale’ tradition of costumes and masks, the collection nods to its theatrical nature, imaginatively reflected in the variety of playful shapes and striking finishes across each of the lights. www.atelier001.com
10 – Cabinet 250
by Artek
Finnish design brand Artek is celebrating its 90-year anniversary by launching special collections in 2025. To start off, it is launching a limited-edition furniture collection showcasing Tove Jansson’s Moomins characters on Artek’s Stool 60 and Cabinet 250. A commemorative anniversary poster, by Finnish contemporary artist Inka Bell, will also be available. www.artek.fi
