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cabinetry and freestanding furniture, including sideboards and dining tables. The Naturalsheer kitchen collection sits at the centre of the brand and features soft, curved shapes. “Over the past 11 years, the Tomas name has become synonymous with the ‘classic modern’ style. It’s an understated and timeless look,” describes founder and designer Tomas Hinton. “The Naturalsheer design is eminently popular – with its ergonomic and organic feel, it’s very appealing and practical to live with.” Founded by architects, Roundhouse is a multi-award-winning British company that creates state-of-the-art bespoke kitchens and furniture. It can tailor-make its core collection of kitchens to suit each customer and offers standout features, such as curved islands with fluid-curved steel worktops, that add a dramatic focal point to any space. Meanwhile, with 45 years of experience in furniture making, Bridgman is a one-stop shop for luxury furniture for the home. Caron Grant, brand manager, says: “A round dining table is the perfect solution for small dining rooms. Its smaller surface area means it will fit into tighter spaces and a circular table will offer more of a social way to dine with the family or guests.” There is also a growing focus on biophilic design within the home to bring us closer to nature: having a connection to the natural world brings a sense of serenity to a space and there is a growing demand for handmade furniture built from wood, wool, stone and ceramics. With stores in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, Glasswells is the largest furnishing store in East Anglia and has seen a rise
rom an heirloom chest of drawers to a well-loved kitchen table adorned with all the marks and scratches of family dining, such cherished pieces of furniture always stand the test of time. If you’re in need of a new purchase, it’s a good idea to give a nod to current trends to keep your home looking fresh. There has been a recent shift away from more clinical, minimalist furniture with rigid lines that can sometimes seem harsh and unwelcoming, and a return to soft textures and smooth, curved pieces. Sectional sofas, rounded chairs or oval- shaped coffee tables all fit this trend, with people opting for organic shapes to bring a sense of calm and warmth to a room. Based in Cambridge, Tomas Kitchen Living is a specialist in bespoke kitchen
PERFECT FIT Roundhouse (above) can create your dream kitchen and keep your home up to date, while Bridgman (right) can bring a sleek finish with its luxury furniture
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