In the realm of interior design, where creativity meets functionality, the choice of furniture plays a pivotal role in defining the character and ambiance of a space. Among the distinguished names in the furniture industry, Crown Imperial stands out for its timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. A Legacy of Elegance
Established with a commitment to crafting furniture of exceptional quality and design, Crown Imperial has remained synonymous with elegance and sophistication for decades. Specializing in kitchens, their collections boast a seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. From sleek modern designs to classic styles, Crown Imperial offers a versatile range of options to suit various preferences and interior themes. Designing Spaces with Flair Here at Farnham Furnishers, design is not just about aesthetics but also about creating spaces that resonate with the unique personality and lifestyle of their clients. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Farnham Furnishers has earned a reputation for crafting bespoke interiors that exude charm and functionality. Our holistic approach to design ensures that every element, from furniture selection to layout, harmonizes seamlessly to create a cohesive and inviting environment. Crown Imperial Furniture in Farnham Furnishers' Designs What sets Farnham Furnishers apart is our ability to curate spaces that tell a story, reflecting the individuality of their clients while incorporating elements of timeless elegance. By integrating Crown Imperial furniture into our designs, we are able to elevate interiors to a realm of unparalleled luxury and sophistication. Timeless Elegance Crown Imperial kitchens serve as the focal point of Farnham Furnishers' designs, infusing spaces with a sense of timeless elegance. Whether it's a sleek contemporary kitchen or a classic farmhouse style, Crown Imperial's craftsmanship shines through, adding a touch of refinement to every project. Functionality Meets Style Beyond aesthetics, Crown Imperial furniture prioritizes functionality, offering innovative solutions to maximize space and efficiency. Farnham Furnishers seamlessly integrates these features into their designs, ensuring that every element not only looks stunning but also serves a practical purpose, enhancing the overall usability of the space. Customization and Personalization One of the hallmarks of Farnham Furnishers' approach is our dedication to customization. With Crown Imperial's extensive range of options, from finishes to accessories, we are able to tailor each design to suit the unique preferences and lifestyle of their clients, creating truly bespoke interiors that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In the dynamic world of interior design, the collaboration between Crown Imperial Furniture and Farnham Furnishers exemplifies the perfect marriage of craftsmanship, innovation, and style. By infusing spaces with the timeless elegance of Crown Imperial furniture and the creative flair of Farnham Furnishers' designs, we create interiors that are not just visually stunning but also functional, reflecting the individuality and lifestyle of their clients. For those seeking to elevate their living spaces to new heights of luxury and sophistication. The fusion of Crown Imperial and Farnham Furnishers offers an unparalleled opportunity to turn dreams into reality.
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When done correctly, a great lighting scheme can be a central element of a luxury interior design -- providing practical illumination whilst creating the desired ambiance and helping modern homeowners transform their spaces for work and pleasure with ease.
With new lighting technology, controls and fixtures hitting the market all the time, the possibilities are truly endless for high-end designers and developers looking to curate an elevated living experience for their clients. But where to start? If you’re designing lighting schemes for luxury homes this year, make sure you’re considering these three crucial factors… Get colour temperature and brightness right Nowadays, there are a wide range of high-quality LED lighting options that offer superior performance and efficiency compared to traditional halogen bulbs. Still, when working on a luxury home, it’s important to select lighting products that allow users to set the mood for any occasion and at different times of day. For example, cool-toned lights are ideal when working or cooking, but they can be too harsh and disturb peoples’ circadian rhythms towards the end of the day when warmer, softer alternatives are best for winding down. If you want the best of both worlds for a high-end interior design, LEDs with colour temperatures that can be adjusted via remote controls are your best bet — enabling homeowners to tweak the tone of their lighting from one multipurpose fixture. Many LEDs also come with dimmer switches. These devices allow users to adjust lighting intensity at any time — making it easy to change the atmosphere from day to night or during events like dinner parties and social gatherings. Plus, LEDs boast a low energy consumption, which makes them ideal for the many homeowners looking to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle in 2024 and beyond. Make the most of smart technology Smart devices, such as thermostats and home assistants, have been all the rage lately — facilitating convenient control over everyday appliances via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Fortunately, you can also reap the benefits of this technology in smart lighting schemes, which bring a whole new meaning to laid-back living. Automating when lights are switched on and off with sensor-based presence-detecting solutions is a wise idea. Not only do these systems offer more energy savings, but they can also give homeowners one less thing to worry about when getting in from a long, hard day or rushing out the door in a hurry. There’s also an array of innovative lighting control systems from brands like Crestron and Lutron that allow users to adjust every light in the home with a remote or app. So, designers can eliminate unsightly wall-mounted switches, and busy homeowners can control their lighting even when they’re not in the room (or at home). And then there are voice-controlled lights. With these systems, there’s no need for homeowners to dip out of meetings, get off the sofa or step away from the party to ensure appropriate illumination when ambient lighting levels change. Audio-visual solutions offered by companies like ZUMA can even allow users to change the lights and change the music in different ‘zones’ of the house if they just say the word(s)! Think carefully about lighting placement It’s important to consider where you’ll put the lights in luxury homes to achieve a beautifully balanced scheme that meets the aesthetic and functional requirements of the space. There are some real opportunities to inject style and personality into interior designs here… For example, pendant lights fixed above key features can provide opulent illumination whilst accentuating beds with statement headboards and impressive kitchen islands — both of which are on trend for 2024. We suggest opting for high-quality rattan shades, smoked glass bulbs and metallic fixtures (brass and pewter are highly sought-after right now) to complement the lighting and add even more grandeur. Recessed lights and under-cabinet fixtures are another great option for dressing rooms and kitchens, with a more subtle appearance that’s perfect for the current turn towards minimalist interior design. Alternatively, you could go for a layered lighting scheme — and combine both statement bulbs and hidden fixtures in different areas of the home. This way, you can distinguish between areas like cooking and dining spaces without losing the freedom of an open-plan layout. Ultimately, there’s a lot to consider when approaching the lights for luxury homes, from bulbs and smart lighting systems to layouts. But nobody needs to go it alone. Trust the interior design experts to help — whether you need inspiration or a helping hand… See a range of displays featuring high-end lighting at the Farnham Furnishers showroom, situated in the heart of a charming Surrey market town, and contact us at 01252 715 000 or [email protected] to learn more. This year, homeowners will be all about making their spaces more comfortable.
That’s because as people choose to work remotely and host social gatherings instead of going out — not out of necessity, but convenience — they want their homes to be peaceful sanctuaries that are a joy to spend lots of time in. In turn, a handful of comfort-creating features dominate our forecast for luxury interior design in 2024, from laid-back layouts to nostalgic aesthetics and soft furniture and colour palettes, which will provide the solace homeowners are looking for. Here’s a closer look at how interior designers and developers can expect these trends to manifest in the coming months. Inspiration awaits! Home offices won’t be so rigid Compact, adjustable furniture will replace traditional home office setups this year as those making home improvements wave goodbye to unsightly, awkward layouts thrown together mid-pandemic and integrate flexible remote working stations seamlessly with the rest of their space. Rather than having large desks and bulky office chairs disrupt guest bedrooms and dining rooms, homeowners will enjoy sleek-looking hideaway tables with stylish ergonomic seats that can be easily tucked away after their 9–5 routines (or when hybrid workers are in the office). This modular furniture will help preserve a home’s ‘feng shui’ and maximise ease of use. Clever desks with built-in storage will also feature in home offices in the year ahead, offering valuable places to help keep laptops and paperwork out of sight and mind — ensuring work-from-home employees stay organised and comfortable. Open-plan living will prove popular More free-flowing, open-plan spaces are the perfect way for today’s homeowners to welcome friends and family for celebrations and get-togethers. So, it’s no surprise they’ll be the layout of choice in luxury interior design this year. As well as trading doors for decorative curtains that suggest rather than define room boundaries, we’ll see the rise of built-in cushioned seats in kitchen-living rooms. These innovative design features offer homeowners and guests a casual and convenient place to relax and rest their feet — especially in the corners of small spaces and underneath bay windows. More discreet, integrated kitchen appliances from companies like Miele will go hand in hand with these open-plan spaces in 2024, streamlining the appearance of busy cooking areas to create a more relaxing and spacious environment that’s a dream when it comes to hosting. There’ll be lots of seventies-inspired pieces People’s recent interest in the 1970s, a time associated with free-spiritedness and laid-back vibes, will grow even stronger this year, with luxury interior design schemes set to draw on all sorts of structural and decorative elements from the era. In contrast with the sharp, straight edges characteristic of contemporary design features, we’ll see softer curved and rounded shapes bringing a natural, organic feel to high-end homes. Our top examples? Wall arches and fluted wall panelling that help add a sense of calm to bedrooms and lounges. High-end housing designs will also use vintage-inspired wavy headboards and plush L-shaped sofas, the pinnacle of carefree lounging. Plus, we expect to see lots of retro-inspired dressing tables and chaise lounges adding an elegant flair to living spaces, transporting homeowners back to simpler days. We’ll see lots of different textures In 2024, anyone working on home improvement projects will have plenty of reasons to swap flat, shiny surfaces for textured alternatives. They’re physically and visually softer, highly durable and often incredibly sustainable — ideal for those adopting eco-friendlier lifestyles. Plus, they’re reminiscent of the natural world, which is great for anyone looking to bring the outside in. Homeowners will love textured rattan furniture for its rustic-looking charm, ability to withstand wear and tear and biodegradability, thanks to being made from natural materials like cane and bamboo. Dark wood and laminate flooring from the likes of Amtico, an eco-conscious brand committed to using materials with a low environmental impact, will also be big in 2024. They make a gorgeous hard-wearing, homier alternative to tiles, which can look and feel cold. It’ll be the year of muted, neutral colours Considering today’s focus on comfort, it’s safe to say that cool tones and stark blacks and whites won’t be particularly popular in 2024. Instead, luxury interior designs will stick with less intense, warmer shades from across the colour wheel. We’ll see plenty of neutral walls painted with timeless shades, such as understated beiges and sun-kissed apricots, from brands like Farrow & Ball. These colours are easy on the eye and pair perfectly with wooden furniture — offering quiet elegance and helping create a more soothing, relaxed environment. As for the top colour of the year, it’s a tie between chocolate brown and post-Barbiecore pink, which is a muted dusty rose. These shades won’t be limited to walls, either — we’ll see whispers of brown and light pink on kitchen tiles and even in peachy quartz countertops. The possibilities are endless... Would you like a hand using today’s home decor trends to complete a luxury interior design that oozes comfort? Speak to one of our experts at 01252 715 000 or email [email protected] to discover our high-end kitchen, bedroom and study solutions Things are changing in the world of high-end kitchens.
As homeowners look for luxury interiors that adapt to their lifestyles, a plethora of trends relating to storage, facilities and style are emerging — offering greater functionality, comfort and luxury. Whether you’re a homeowner planning a kitchen revamp, an interior designer looking to wow clients or a housing developer hoping to deliver sought-after spaces, these trends could spark some inspiration and help you create a space that feels premium and current in 2024. So, what exactly are the latest kitchen design trends and how can you implement them in your upcoming project? Bigger, better storage solutions With new high-tech kitchen equipment and utensils hitting the market all the time, storage solutions will be a priority in 2024 — allowing homeowners to kit out their homes without causing clutter. As such, something our experts expect to see is space-saving kitchen islands with multiple levels for different uses. Lower levels are ideal for eating, unpacking shopping or baking, whereas higher levels can be used to prepare food or perhaps act as a raised breakfast bar. Large, deep drawers with internal dividers will be the storage solution of choice, and vented hobs like the BORA X Pure -- an innovative extractor system that sits flush within kitchen hobs -- will ensure kitchens continue looking sleek whilst functioning optimally. Still, this trend isn’t just about hiding paraphernalia. As kitchens open up into dining and living rooms, there’ll be plenty of floor-length kitchen island frontages with open niches to provide beautiful built-in display zones, creating a more homely feel without busying surfaces. In the right places, high-end features like drink-making stations can also offer an eye-catching means of making (and storing the equipment used for) beverages like smoothies, coffees and cocktails. Durable and easy-to-clean surfaces We’ll see lots of glossy kitchen appliances and design features that are easy to keep spotless in 2024, giving homeowners the freedom to really live in their luxury spaces without fear of damage. Elegant yet durable quartz countertops and backsplashes will be in particularly high demand, as they resist stains, scratches and other imperfections and can be wiped clean in seconds — all whilst oozing style and elegance. And we can’t talk about upcoming kitchen trends without mentioning modern refrigerators... Smudge-proof stainless-steel fridges (specifically those with French doors) will be everywhere in 2024. That’s because these appliances boast the premium finish of a traditional metal appliance without the risk of fingerprints, ridding homeowners of the frustration of constantly removing marks and preserving the grandeur of high-end kitchens. ‘Green’ facilities and design features The world’s been all about sustainable living for some time now. And with COP28 still fresh in our minds, we imagine the passion for the planet will continue into the year ahead. As people look for convenient ways to be eco-friendly, the environment will play a huge role in luxury kitchen design. We expect high-end spaces to implement built-in recycling systems and the latest energy-efficient appliances to help homeowners minimise waste and reduce their carbon footprints. We’ll also see high-end kitchens draw aesthetic inspiration from nature -- satisfying peoples’ cravings for oneness with the outdoors as many work remotely and continue to spend more time at home. Think calming high-textured wood cabinets, invigorating shades dark forest green and striking window walls, which provide convenient access to al fresco dining facilities and ample natural light. Statement pieces To ensure maximum impact with minimal clutter, it’ll be trendy to have a small number of bold statement or ‘hero’ pieces in kitchen designs in 2024. Signifying a turn towards minimalist home interior design, we’ll see items that balance aesthetics with functionality proving the most desirable; they’ll elevate kitchens without wasting space. These pieces include awe-inspiring marble slabs, impressive patterned backsplashes, decorative cooker hoods, streamlined handleless cupboards and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Custom furniture will also prove central to on-trend kitchens in the months to come, as homeowners look to implement statement pieces that work seamlessly with their space. As such, brands like Warendorf, which produces handcrafted bespoke high-end kitchens, will be in high demand — providing flawless, unique focal points you can’t get anywhere else. Warmer, richer colour schemes We’re currently witnessing a turn away from the whites and greys that were once at the forefront of home interior design trends, as designers swap monochromes for vintage-looking alternatives. Emulating a more comforting, cosy scheme that evokes feelings of relaxation and nostalgia, we expect to see high-end kitchens feature a selection of highly saturated warm-toned shades. Our top colours for 2024? Rich browns, oranges, reds and purples, which perfectly complement understated neutrals. Gold and brass handles, taps and other hardware in matte, satin and brushed finishes will also help provide the final touches to these warm colour palettes in the coming year, having overtaken black hardware in popularity. These bright, reflective metals promise to bring homeowners back to the good old days and enhance the luxe feeling in kitchen designs. Layered lighting Echoing the growing dissatisfaction with stark, cool aesthetics, we anticipate that opulent lighting schemes will be another top trend in 2024. Rather than having singular statement pendant lights, which can be bright, harsh and cause glare, designers are layering sophisticated architectural lighting that highlights statement pieces with concealed under/over cabinet bulbs. In turn, homeowners can enjoy a beautiful, understated ambience and a more laid-back atmosphere. Modern remote-controlled lighting fixtures, such as the wireless audio-visual solutions from Zuma, are the perfect way to nail this kitchen lighting trend as the year goes on. These ultra-compact recessed downlights feature immersive loudspeakers, allowing homeowners to adjust the brightness and tone of their lights and play music to suit the mood without messy-looking wires or speakers -- elevating socialising experiences in any high-end kitchen. Farnham Furnishers is an independent kitchen and home interior design studio providing bespoke kitchen furniture for homeowners, interior designers and high-end property developers. 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