December wouldn’t be quite the same without a best of list, and what a year it’s been for design.
From the biggest Heal’s Modern Craft Market yet to the launch of our new Queens store on London’s Westbourne Grove, it’s safe to say we’ve had a busy schedule.
So before we jump headlong into a new year of interior trends, we’re taking some time to recap our top ten new designs for 2015. Which will be your favourite?
Ease Chair by Gareth Neal
Designed and made for the Great Heal’s Bodging Race in February this year, Gareth Neal’s winning Ease Chair has been through a whirlwind few months going from prototype to a fully-fledged piece of Heal’s furniture.
The combination of traditional craftsmanship and clean, modern lines has won the Ease numerous accolades from interior design bibles such as Homes & Gardens through to fashion and lifestyle guru Mr Porter.
Pinner Four Poster Bed by Heal’s
For our new Pinner range, we looked to the traditional proportions of archive Heal’s furniture for inspiration. The classic look of a turned-wood four poster bed, once an iconic part of the Heal’s logo, stood out at once and seemed ripe for a refresh.
With its choice of Atlantic blue or flint white finish, the Pinner provides a bold counterpoint or seamless serenity that’s suited to clean, washed-out interiors – think exposed wooden floors, bay windows and traditional cornicing.
My Ami by Alexander White
One of the winning pieces from our annual design competition Heal’s Discovers, Alexander White’s smart My Ami range fits perfectly within next year’s big trend for space-saving hacks.
The simple forms combine to create a series of functional folding furniture, including a round dining table, bistro table and matching stool that double up as an occasional table.
Melt Pendant by Tom Dixon
Unveiled at the annual Milan design festival in March, the molten form of the Melt pendant transforms at the flick of a switch – a mirror finish when not in use that turns translucent once light is emitted from its interior.
Typical of Tom Dixon lighting design, both the Melt and Melt Mini pendants are finished in a choice of opulent brass chrome, copper or gold.
Span Dining Table by Jonathan Lane-Smith
The second of our Heal’s Discovers winners to make it on the list, Jonathan Lane-Smith’s Span table quickly established itself as a focal point of our dining room collection.
Inspired by a double pedestal table from the Regency period, the Span, as seen here with matching Bench, translates slender 18th century form by pairing with a smoked glass top.
Edie Rug by Heal’s
Replicating the decorative motifs of art deco pattern through a modern palette of pastels, Edie was all over our Autumn Winter 2015 design shows.
The contrast of soft fibres and sharp, graphic lines looks set to continue as a key trend for next year with the Edie’s choice of pastel tones diffusing its minimal, modern look.
Fawn Dining Chair by Gazzda
When we first laid eyes on the Fawn range of furniture, with its sculpted oak silhouettes and smooth craftsmanship, we knew it would look right at home within Heal’s collections.
Winner of a Red Dot Design award 2015, the Fawn Chair is the impetus for the entire range featuring a modern angled base inspired by the profile of a baby deer plus supportive fabric webbing on the seat.
Original 1227 Centre Point Edition by Anglepoise
This year saw two of Britain’s biggest design exports, lighting institution Anglepoise and print makers Eley Kishimoto, join forces to celebrate one of London’s most iconic landmarks.
Taking the silhouette of the Original 1227 desk lamp, the duo have added three monochromatic designs inspired by the Centre Point façade to create a graphically styled icon for your home.
Mask Rhombus Mirror by Petite Friture
We love the way the geometrically styled Mask range reimagine conventional the wall mounted mirror into a contemporary work of art.
Each piece of angular glass is finished in a polished metallic lustre with its pattern of overlaying lines screen printed to create its statement look.
Banbury Sofa by Heal’s
While slender shapes are always high on the design agenda, nothing beats sinking into a comfortably cushioned sofa.
Designed to add elegance to the family home, our new Banbury has a deep seat, tailored profile and turned solid oak feet – try our range of velvet fabrics for a glamorous look.