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Monochromatic design

Abitalia South Coast recently installed this television composition manufactured by Novamobili in Italy. The monochromatic scheme is emphasised by the use of both matt and glossy lacquers, and the movement in height creates definition to the space.

The contemporary unit isn't simply another feature in this penthouse apartment; the suspended unit boasts four push-pull drawers, and three flip down units for ample storage.

"...the units look great and the height is just right, how I imagined it would look finished. Thanks very much for a great job." - Mr Dashwood.

Abitalia South Coast is based in Poole, Dorset and is a satellite design studio of Abitalia in Cheltenham. Established to handle the requirements of architects, interior designers and property developers along the south coast, our designer can source, design and supply furniture from our extensive portfolio of European design-lead companies.

Though not exclusively for contract clients, our designer works with private clients looking to source contemporary Italian furniture for all areas of the home: from contemporary Italian kitchens to luxury bathroom design. For more information call 07842 603404 or email [email protected]

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Contemporary Cotswold house

Abitalia have recently completed this not so stereotypical Cotswold house - a stunning balance between refined contemporary details and the organic materiality of the stone. Abitalia's involvement in the house over looking Cheltenham; included the designing and installation of the kitchen, utility kitchen, bathrooms and wardrobes, as well as supplying the stone flooring.   

This bespoke kitchen by Effeti was handmade in Tuscany finally delivering an outstanding, timeless finish. The kitchen being left with a lacquer custom finish leaving a shine and subtle reflection of light throughout the kitchen creates a contemporary living space for our client fit for cooking and entertainment. The main feature of this stunning kitchen is the marrone stone cladding which completes the wall. Our clients kitchen was installed with the complete set of Gaggenau appliances. The beautiful centre piece of this gleaming kitchen is of course designer Santambrogio glass table which seats 8 people as shown above and again creates space and light throughout the kitchen.

Dani Marmi's flooring was fitted throughout the contemporary Cotswold house. The 20mm stone tiles sized 800x800 which are the Quarzite Marrone span across 200 square metres of the ground floor. The house as a final piece was left with a smooth and clean cut finish much like the tiles leaving a unique contemporary feel.

The exterior of the house magnifies the beauty of the surrounding area emphasising on the contemporary design of the house. The glass doors create peace and serenity inside and outside of the house leading you out onto the balcony where you can view the picturesque scenery in your own comfort. The contemporary outdoor furniture carries out the minimalistic design into the outdoors. Gandia Blasco's 'Flat' collection of outdoor furniture which is available from Abitalia is now the centre piece of the balcony overlooking Cheltenham.

Designers are rarely given the privileged oppurtunity to work on such a high level project. When asked almost two years ago to produce the plans and design for this house we were delighted, as alongside the client we too are able to enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as the overall project was a beautiful addition to Ham Hill. 

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We're open and recruiting

After the summer break, Abitalia's interior design studio in Cheltenham is now open Monday - Saturday, 9  - 5:30 or by appointment. Our design studio is located at 237 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NJ. Alternatively you can contact us on 01242 262155 or [email protected].

Now that the studio is open our attention has turned to recruiting a new member of the design team. This is a great opportunity to join a small and successful studio that has huge potential.

Junior designer Cheltenham, UK

Abitalia is a small family run contemporary furniture and interior design studio based in Cheltenham. We design interiors 360º meaning we design and install furniture for kitchens to bathrooms, lighting and flooring.  Our projects are largely residential clients both private and developer.

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate in architecture or interior design, who has a real passion for design. The successful candidate needs to have the ability to handle technical details, yet be a good communicator. A positive and driven attitude, with a strong sense of motivation is required to develop ideas and contribute to our business.

The successful candidate will eventually design, develop and manage interior projects. Being a small business you will need to be versatile, so the candidate would be involved in other tasks such as graphic design (including writing blog posts for our website and social media).

The full time position is ideal for graduates seeking first-time industry experience. Though work experience within the industry is an advantage, it is not a requirement. We are looking for someone with a good work ethic and a good sense of humour.

Skills required

a good degree in architecture or interior design

confident and enthusiastic, with a desire to learn 

excellent design and spatial planning skills

excellent time management and organisational skills

competent in SketchUp and LayOut/AutoCad/Photoshop/Excel/Word/Mac

a knowledge of Dreamweaver, Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter is ideal

excellent communication skills in English. Fluent in Italian is a bonus 

Submissions should be via email to [email protected] and include CV, pdf portfolio and covering letter, detailing your current salary (if applicable) and your salary expectation.

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Summer holidays are here!

Abitalia’s design studio will be open on an appointment only basis for the month of August. 2011/2012 has been a busy year, so our designers are taking a well deserved summer break.

For all enquiries please email [email protected] or call 01242 262155

We look forward to seeing you in September!

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Moooi burnt chair

Currently in our studio ready to be shipped to our client's jewellery shop in London, is the Moooi burnt chair (pictured) designed by Maarten Baas. The chair is finished with fire, with a epoxy resin to seal the beauty of the burnt wood. Have a look at the video on Moooi's website. We're big fans of Moooi's creativity. Give us a call if you're looking any of the Moooi collection and we'll be happy to help.

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Axo Light - Mini LED

In April 2012 Axo Light launched a new collection of LED lighting which will be available from September 2012. The collection includes 360 degree lighting where the technical and emotional side of lighting are considered hand in hand. 

The collection is perfect for the technical sector of Interior Design, where Architects or Lighting Designers pay close attention to the aesthetics of lighting as well as the scientific.

Indoor and outdoor products will be available, all with a high efficiency LED output. 

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A kaleidoscope of Foscarini design ideas

Contemporary Italian lighting company Foscarini produce lighting that enhances every space with their unique design. 

When thinking outside of the norm, Foscarini lights can produce extraordinary effects, like the Tress floor standing lamp that has been hung horizontal in this exceptional exhibition (pictured).

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Falper fire place

A brand new collection of fireplaces from contemporary Italian manufacturer Falper, designed by Giovanna Talocci. 

Beautifully slim, minimal shapes that bring light and warmth to everyday spaces inside the home and outdoors.

The collection of freestanding fireplaces are available in a range of different colours and can also be made to specific dimensions, something that Falper are widely popular for. 

Both collections feature planters that can be also be fully personalised in colour and dimension. 

Abitalia are the authorised stockist for Falper in Cheltenham. For more information on Falper please contact Abitalia by email [email protected] or call in at the Abitalia studio, 237 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham. 

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Wish we were here...

The great British summer time is up on us, beginning with the most rain the month of June has ever seen.

However we hope these beautiful photographs from Gandia Blasco help transport you to a much warmer climate, as they do us. 

Gandia Blasco are a Spanish contemporary outdoor furniture company and the set of photographs above are from one of the brands latest projects in Belgium.

Featuring crisp bright white seating from the Na Xamena collection, it is the effortlessly beautiful 356 chaise longue that seamlessly brings the furniture and swimming area together. 

For more information on Gandia Blasco or outdoor furniture please contact Abitalia by email [email protected] or phone [phone].

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Timbercombe Gate, Cheltenham

Abitalia have recently furnished a contemporary new build show home in Cheltenham. One of ten homes, the development lies in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

The modern kitchen has been designed, supplied and installed by Abitalia. With contrasting dark wenge tall units along the back wall, the white matt lacquer base units and breakfast bar open up the space. An Abitalia kitchen similar to the one featured with Siemens appliances start from £10,000.

The room has been finished with a black glossy Flos Spun lamp, £689 and Bross Italia wenge bar stools, £798 each.

The dining area is kept light and fresh with a matt white dining table by Novamobili, £1,419 and glossy white 'Him and Her' chairs from Casamania, £906 each.

The living room composition 'Subtle Charm' from Italian manufacturer Novamobili is made up of a fantastic wall storage system. With open and closed storage for DVD's, books and games, all electrical equipment can also be neatly stored away. The composition is finished in matt white lacquer and contrasting white foil wrap, £3,400.

The BPA International Dave sofa with scatter cushions and full removable covers, £4,000 and the BPA Jill chair, £5,800 in a tan leather work great with the wooden flooring and neutral tones of the walls and furniture.

The finishing touches to the room include the Tress floor standing light in white from Foscarini, £1,160, and the Calice low round coffee table from Glas Italia. With a beautiful blown glass engraved leg and black glass top, £1,110. The I+I Shine rug is 2x3m square in a black polyester fabric, £1,632.

Abitalia supplied the bed frames, built in wardrobes and accessories for all three of the bedrooms (excluding curtains, carpet and bedspreads).

The master bedroom consists of the Novamobili Line bed in a matt lacquer finish with side tables and headboard, £5,268.

Accessories include the Pedrali Queen chair, £100 and the Flos Spun Light, £595.

The second bedroom includes a Novamobili double bed frame with two bed side tables and low headboard, finished in a white foil wrap, £3,070.

With the large floor to ceiling window, the second bedroom is finished with a Novamobili Odette mirror, £405 and Knoll Tulip chair in black, £888.

All prices stated include VAT, and many of the items shown are available via our Ex-Display website. For more information on any products highlighted or if you have any questions regarding the work of Abitalia please email [email protected] or pop by our studio.

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Emu outdoor garden furniture delivered by Abitalia

Early this morning, Abitalia delivered the beautiful Heaven armchair, sofa and table to our client in the Cotswolds. The outdoor furniture collection is called Ivy, designed by Paola Navone. The contemporary garden furniture is inspired by the ancient art of topiary, creating “furniture-sculptures” that are light and minimal, exploiting the versatility of the metal.

The combination of the contemporary and the historic is stunning. The relationship is enhanced further by the two elements, the house and the furniture, due to the subtle transition between the solid form and the setting. The furniture is light and soft in appearance which is framed by the terrace area.

Abitalia supply contemporary garden furniture from Emu, Serralunga and the excellent Spanish brand Gandia Blasco. From informal outdoor seating to dinning tables and chairs that are designed for the most challenging of outdoor environments, Abitalia can source and supply unique pieces. If you are looking for high quality, beautifully design outdoor furniture, please contact Abitalia

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Gandia Blasco: summer is here

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Effeti E0

E0 is the latest kitchen system from Tuscan brand Effeti. Shown at the Milan fair earlier this year the E0 range is a competitive collection from a very high quality kitchen manufacturer. 

Exclusively in a matt lacquer finish the 45 degree angled doors act as recessed handles. It is the simplicity in the detailing of its basic elements that focuses on the essential functionality of kitchen design.

Companies like leading brand Effeti are beginning to offer competitive additions to their collections to address the needs of the market.

Available from authorised dealer Abitalia, you can experience Effeti kitchen design for yourself at their Cheltenham studio - 237 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NJ.

Open 9 - 5.30pm Monday - Saturday, no appointment necessary. 

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horm now on display at abitalia

Last month Abitalia mentioned that the Horm Twist coat stand was the latest product to join their studio display and here it is. 

In a multi-coloured stained beach finish, the Twist is a playful and interesting coat rack, designed to be both practical and beautiful. 

The Twist coat stand retails at £270 (inc VAT) and is available directly from Abitalia, 237 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NJ.

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Axo Light launch new website

Contemporary Italian lighting manufacturer Axo Light launch new website ready for Summer 2012. 

With a new user friendly search element and more selective filters, you can quickly choose a preferred product, and any information you need is available to download from the products section.

Abitalia are the authorised stockist of Axo Light in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. If you are interested in any Axo Light products please email [email protected] or phone [phone].

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Santambrogiomilano dining table delivered by Abitalia

There are times when things are just right. When nothing more can be added or there's a need to take something away. These moments happen in design when time, effort and energy have transformed a concept to reality.

This afternoon Abitalia delivered and assembled a 3 metre Santambrogiomilano dining table for our client in Cheltenham. The 3 x 1m glass dining table sits beautifully within in the space, creating a stunning series of reflections, whilst echoing the volume of the kitchen island. Allowing the uninterrupted flow of the 800 x 800 tiles creates a seamless elegance.

The project is approaching the final stages, with our attention turning to the interior spaces within this contemporary home. Abitalia have been an integral part to the design process, working alongside the client to create a home that has quality in design and execution. We look forward to the completed project and professional photographs to show this stunning home in it's true glory.

Abitalia's studio is based in Gloucestershire with clients throughout the country with Abitalia South Coast attending the needs of architects, developers and private clients  along the coast. If you would like to see first hand the quality of our furniture, why not visit our interior design studio in Cheltenham? For more information, please contact us.