Aurora by KOBE

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Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, is introducing Aurora, a chic and contemporary collection inspired by urban Nordic lifestyles and suitable for window décor and upholstery.Comprising a range of high satins, sumptuous velvets, intricately patterned jacquards, laser cut fabrics and textile based, the 100% Trevira CS range together with the flame retardant vinyl wall coverings is suitable for contract interiors.

Designed to capture the essence of Nordic light tones, the collection features an extensive colour palette, from pale green to pink and golden tints of yellow to hues of blue and violet.

The line is inspired by Scandinavian interior trends which is a look that is extremely popular with its look of simplicity.

Said David Harris, managing director of Kobe UK: “Kobe has a unique story-telling and concept selling for every collection which we support with concept books, digital imagery and brochures.

“The Aurora collection is very much focused on its light enhancing qualities, reflecting light back into an interior through a combination of colour, tone and texture. We wanted a range that sat with the current vogue for Scandinavian simplicity and Aurora was created to bring a touch of luxury to Nordic inspired interiors.”

Kobe UK, which holds a gold membership with the Trevira CS is part of the Dutch-based Kobefab International company which supplies more than 8,000 customers in over 60 countries with more than 7,000 products from its headquarters in Valkenswaard in Holland. More than 90% of its products are developed in-house and 95% of all sourcing is done in Europe. It has a wide range of 100% Trevira CS fabrics, regarded as the highest quality in FR fabrics and Oekoteks 100 certified. In addition to meeting the CRIB 5 standards, all contract upholstery fabric has undergone a Martindale test.

The UK operation is based in Crowthorne, Berkshire.

Kobe will be introducing the Aurora Collection at:
Independent Hotel Show, 21-22nd October, Olympia. London. Stand IH26
Sleep 2014, Hotel Show, 26-27th November, Business Design Centre, London. Stand M32

Daniel Fountain / 10.09.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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