Focus/26: What Caught Our Eye This Year

Exploring new collections, finishes and ideas at one of London’s leading design events.

This week, the Kallums Bathrooms team headed to Focus/26 on Design at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, one of London’s leading interior design events and a chance to discover the latest launches, materials and ideas from across the industry.

Discovering What Is New at Focus/26

A highlight of our visit was joining Samuel Heath for the launch of Octelle, its new Art Deco-inspired brassware collection created in collaboration with renowned interior designer Laura Hammett.

The afternoon introduced the story and craftsmanship behind the collection, followed by a curated wine and cheese pairing with sommelier Janina Doyle. Each pairing was connected to a different Samuel Heath finish, exploring the relationship between colour, character, craftsmanship and flavour.

It was an extraordinary way to experience the collection. Each finish was given its own personality and story, showing just how much the smallest details can influence the way we experience design.

Bringing Fresh Ideas Back to Our Bathroom Designs

For us, attending events such as Focus/26 is about more than seeing what is new. It is an opportunity to stay close to the wider design world, explore emerging bathroom design trends and discover materials and finishes that could inspire future projects.

We are always looking for new ways to bring personality into the bathrooms we design, while choosing products that will continue to work beautifully for years to come. Taking what we learn at Focus/26 back to our Putney and Guildford showrooms means our designers can share the latest ideas, finishes and possibilities with you, bringing fresh inspiration to every stage of our bathroom design service.

Another inspiring visit and plenty of ideas to bring back with us.

Zita

As part of the family behind Kallums Bathrooms, Zita has helped shape the business alongside founder Matthew Kallum. As Marketing Director, she lives and breathes bathrooms every day, working closely with designers, industry partners and homeowners while staying at the forefront of bathroom design, innovation and emerging trends. Her articles are inspired by real projects, genuine expertise and the passion that has shaped Kallums Bathrooms.

Inspired by what you have seen? Visit us in Putney or Guildford and talk to a team that was there.