Today we're profiling and looking more closely at Johnson Tiles' new tiles range for swimming pools. Called Absolute Pools, the package includes porcelain co-ordinated ceramic pool tiles, pool fittings and pool deck and changing room floor tiles, all designed for swimming pools and everything that comes with them...
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Big hello from the Mat Lab newbie! I’m the newest member to the team, just finding my feet and settling in at Mat Lab, such a lovely bunch here! Not long after I started, I visited Johnson Tiles' head office for some crucial training. I had such a great time there and learnt a lot...
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Oh what fun we had at the Material Lab Summer Party. A good time was had by all as everyone dusted down their shell suits, donned their sweat bands and prepared for our 'Summer Games'. Spiffing! But seriously... We at Material Lab love to put on a good party every year. It's our way of saying thank you to the industry and gives everyone a great chance to network...
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Yesterday I went for lunch at Reynolds Café, on busy Charlotte Street in W1. I was greeted by our friend Mr Reynolds, who gave me my usual Reynolds hot chocolate, oozing with delicious mouth-watering cream. As soon as you enter the café you are removed from the busy West End hustle and bustle...
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The Design Museum will be holding the first UK retrospective showcasing the remarkable work of Kenneth Grange. Known as Britain’s leading product designer, Grange is responsible for a series of products, which all of us have encountered, used or interacted with at one point or another over the past 50 years...
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In 1981 the Milanese design house MOMODESIGN was created to develop ideas and innovative projects for lifestyle accessories. In the UK “Momo” is best known as a leading designer of motorcycle helmets. Following MOMO’s success as a top business in luxury car accessories, MOMODESIGN was founded, becoming a Style Centre specialised in research and design development...
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Having gathered a vast array of exciting new products over the past months I decided it was time to have a complete overhaul of the displays here in the Workshop at Material Lab. You’ll be happy to know that we’ve retained all the essential stalwarts on display so there’s still a plentiful mix of Metal, Wood, Glass, Plastic, Resin, Concrete, Vinyl, Wallcoverings and Carpet...
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Material Lab recently got some ‘jushzy’ new furniture from our buddies at Senator and Allermuir. For anyone who doesn’t know ‘jushz’ is my very own description of anything sexy, distinctive and stylish. Watch this space because I will be writing a ‘jushz’ blog post very shortly...
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Some exciting news is coming your way very soon about a special event we’re planning here at Material Lab. I recently sat down with my colleague Ben along with representatives from four other companies to discuss plans for our very own roadshow. The unique event - which will bring together Material Lab with Tektura Wallcoverings...
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This was our first year at Mixology Summer Ball – Mix Interior’s annual awards, which celebrates the cream of the industry. Now in its sixth year, the event was staged at Old Billingsgate with a spectacular view over the Thames. Turning up for the party was myself and...
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