We’re very excited to bring you news of two exciting openings and launches… both full of inspiration and clever ideas. The new Domus Hosting Kitchen Showroom opened in Battersea in September, and we’ve also had a look at the new Henge London showroom too. Perfect for new season ideas and winter looks…

THE NEW DOMUS HOSTING KITCHEN IN COLLABORATION WITH ROUNDHOUSE AND DESIGNED BY WOULFE

The Domus Hosting Kitchen opened last month, and this newly curated area within the Domus Battersea showroom can be used to host social gatherings and educational events for designers and architects. In collaboration with Roundhouse Design and the Designed by Woulfe design studio, the space is a timely and beautiful environment which was created to accommodate an array of design-led occasions, from discussions and networking events to parties, dinners, social events and so on.

THE HOSTING KITCHEN FEATURES DOMUS YAMUNA PORCELAIN SURFACES

The Hosting Kitchen, by Roundhouse Design is a fully-operational, beautifully equipped kitchen which is the focal point of this space. It showcases porcelain slabs by Tailor-made+, including Domus Yamuna which is featured on the kitchen work surfaces, splashback and on the island surface. The kitchen is intended to be used for live cooking demonstrations, with plenty of space for audience interaction and engagement. The latest cutting-edge appliances are by Gaggenau.

THE HOSTING KITCHEN LEADS INTO A COSY BAR AREA, ALSO SUITED TO RELAXED MEETINGS AND EVENTS

The bar area, also created by Roundhouse Design, features work surfaces from Domus Eccentric Luxe Caramel slabs by Tailor-made+. This area is suited to smaller events such as breakfast meetings or cocktail masterclasses. Every detail exudes comfort and feels welcoming, with a bespoke banquette handmade by Lyndon, the bespoke upholstery specialists, using Romo fabric. The coffee table is also a specially made item, using Domus porcelain slabs.

THE BAR AREA WITH GAGGENAU WINE FRIDGE AND QUOOKER TAP

The bar area is ready for action with a spacious Gaggenau Wine Fridge and Quooker tap, all part of the extensive renovation of the Domus Battersea Showroom – which originally opened in 2004 – and now enjoys this major revamp. Jon Newey, CEO of Domus said ‘We wanted to create a space that offers clients rich and engaging content, whether they choose to experience it in person or online. Our collaborations with Roundhouse Design, Designed by Woulfe and our other partners has resulted in this dynamic new environment where we can deliver thought-provoking events that educate and inspire the architecture and design community – a mission that has been at the heart of Domus since its’ inception’.

THE SPECTACULAR ECCENTRIC LUXE MAGNUM BACK PANEL FOR THE BAR AREA

The lightweight porcelain slab used for the work surface and splashback is Eccentric Luxe Magnum from Domus, capturing the glamour and luxury of onyx. It’s a porcelain slab by Florim with a sustainable approach, part of their CarbonZero selection of Climate-Positive surfaces.

THE TREASURE TROVE OF TILES AND SURFACES WITHIN THE DOMUS BATTERSEA SHOWROOM

Domus is considered to be a leading consultant and supplier of tiles, surfaces and engineered flooring to interior designers, architects and commercial users. Some of the most recent residential projects include London developments The Whiteley, Marylebone Square and Berkeley’s Fulham Reach. There are also many Build to Rent schemes, including The Octagon in Birmingham. The specification and tech teams work on multiple projects, providing specialist advice on design, performance and sustainability.

THE NEW HOSTING KITCHEN GLIMPSED FROM THE MAIN SHOWROOM AREA

The Hosting Kitchen is by Roundhouse Design, known for meticulous and highly individual bespoke designs, with innovative use of materials and hand-crafted finishes. Everything is made in Malvern, Worcestershire. The interior design for the Hosting Kitchen is by Designed by Woulfe, a London-based luxury design studio. Managing & Creative Director Brian Woulfe says, ‘Our passion lies in crafting a rich visual identity for clients through interiors that reflect their personality, culture and lifestyle’.

THE NEW HENGE SHOWROOM AT 254 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON

Henge opened it’s latest flagship showroom during September’s London Design Festival, adding another exciting and innovative space to London’s Brompton Road Chelsea design area. Henge provides beautiful and exquisite furniture and accessories and this new showroom is a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion.

THE SCULPTURAL OPERA KITCHEN BY MASSIMO CASTAGNA AT HENGE

This dramatic kitchen is Opera, designed by Massima Castagna at Henge. The bold and striking marble is used to give a unique look to volumes and proportions whilst still embracing space above and below. It can be used with Bora and Gaggenau work surface hobs and extraction appliances.

THE OPERA DETAILS IN STONE …

The Opera drawers have a matt black plywood carcass, with drawers in heat-treated plywood with soft open and close mechanisms, available in Oak Thermo Wood and Swamp Olive Ash. Accessories can include metal trays, draining boards and stainless steel bins.

UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES WITH OPERA FROM HENGE

The Opera kitchen can look discreet or dramatic, depending upon it’s setting. Fantastical lighting and creative arched structures bring extra drama to this gorgeous layout.

TOP TABLE DRAMA FROM HENGE

If you’re looking for unusual and surprising table ideas, the  Gotham Evo tables at Henge are likely to provoke interest. Designed by  Ugo Cacciatori, these tables have extra-clear glass tops, with a Sand Cast Peltro base. Each item is individually made, so variations in the marble, metal or wood mean that no two are ever identical. Definitely worth a visit…