Editor-at-Large Kate Freud shares the new products and brand discoveries that have caught her eye this month
KITCHEN CRAFT
Located in an old RAF base in Norfolk, family-run Naked Kitchens specialises in making bespoke, life-proof kitchens. The brand combines British craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to deliver timeless, sustainable designs, with each tailor-made kitchen crafted and sprayed in two giant World War II-era aircraft hangars. In an exciting move for 2024, Naked Kitchens is opening a new showroom in Bloomsbury, London where customers can enjoy a one-to-one consultation with an expert kitchen consultant. nakedkitchens.com
O SO PRETTY
Juliette O Designs has taken a different approach to creating its luxury fabrics, using original mixed media art to generate the designs. With sustainability at the company’s core, these artworks are primarily made from recycled and out-of-use materials, with things like coffee granules used to make new designs, like its Plume fabric. Made from British and European raw linen materials which are woven and digitally printed in the UK to conserve energy, the company also uses pigment inks which use less water than reactive dyes, adding to their green credentials. julietteodesigns.co.uk
WRAP IT UP
“I like to build a relationship with my clients to understand what they love, what their style goals are, and what they need for their lifestyle,” explains Melanie Jacober, founder of Wrapped Studio, the British chair boutique. Whether a handcrafted or vintage design, these one-of-a-kind pieces are made to last, from quality sustainable materials such as ethically sourced timber-framed chairs and natural latex rather than petroleum-based foams. wrappedstudio.co.uk
CURIOUS CARPETS
In a departure from its more traditional styles, British brand Alternative Flooring’s new design – Quirky Curiosity – is
