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| Sydney business creating colourful, bold vintage & new furniture Posted: 06 Jun 2022 06:00 PM PDT "I see our pieces as not just furniture but sculptural pieces and talking points. Our furniture is not for everybody, but I'm not interested in creating pieces for everyone either," says Byron Georgouras of Sydney's Alpha Modern. Originally kicking off as a vintage furniture restoration business, in a full circle move, Byron now designs an original range inspired by the same pieces. And, when you look at the Alpha Modern range as a collective, the new pieces sit very harmoniously with the old.  "We definitely put a more contemporary slant on the older pieces and a vintage slant on the new ones," says Byron who explains that 50% of the pieces are restoration works and 50% are brand new. Alpha Modern’s latest series is the Puff collection which is a great example of how vintage designer pieces inform what they do now.  "My background is in the music industry, events and brand activation. I used to do a lot of the Smirnoff tents at Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass," says Byron who came to Alpha Modern when his events career stalled due to the pandemic. But besides creating spaces and experiences, Byron has always collected designer furniture, sculptures and artwork and happened to grow up sailing and working on timber boats too – an experience that put him in good stead in the furniture restoration business. "Fundamentally there's not that much of a difference between restoring a timber sailing boat and a mid-century lounge. You must strip both back, refinish them and repair the joinery," he says.  Sustainability is an important part of the business too and Alpha Modern uses sustainable Australian timbers, non-toxic products and locally sourced fabrics where possible. "We're very conscious of our imprint and that's a big thing for us – it's a part of our DNA," says Byron who sources primarily Scandinavian and Italian vintage pieces, often through clients that are looking to change up their interiors.  The brand's Angelis range is truly unique – it uses brightly coloured 1960s vintage Italian wedding tapestries for the seat upholstery combined with a curved sofa design. "There was a custom that Italian newlyweds would be given a beautiful velvet tapestry as a family heirloom. They are essentially a bedspread, but they never got used and were often put away boxed in cupboards," says Byron who sources the tapestries from Italy before giving them a new lease of life.  "Overall, all I'd say our aesthetic is one of maximalism in a modernist world. We use bright pops of playful colour and work with textiles that are bold and exciting but we also pay tribute to classic forms."  Flintstones chic: New furniture range embraces the latest trend I don't know if you’ve noticed but there's a certain aesthetic sweeping the interiors scene of late. An extension of…  A furniture designer’s top tips for small space living With compact living on the rise, never has maximising small spaces been so relevant. Whether your square footage is by… The post Sydney business creating colourful, bold vintage & new furniture appeared first on The Interiors Addict. |
| Amy’s new sofas: Are they the most family friendly around? Posted: 06 Jun 2022 02:00 PM PDT Sponsored by Lounge Lovers Not long after I had my first child, and moved into my first house, I purchased two relatively expensive sofas to mark the occasion. Mid-century in style, said sofas looked fabulous but as time kicked on, I realised that tailored lines aside, the fabric choice was totally unsuitable for life with a young family. Rookie error, right? And after spending a small fortune having the sofas cleaned every six months, I concluded that our next set would be a much more family friendly affair. Not only was I seeking a much hardier fabric choice, but I was also after a sofa with removable covers and one that was stylish too. Tall order you say? Enter, the Lounge Lovers Hampton sofa.  A modern yet timeless design, the Lounge Lovers Hampton sofa boasts the sort of clean lines that complement just about any interior as well as stylishly proportioned, tapered legs. Available in four standard colours (a creamy linen, pale grey, mid grey and ivory) as well as a variety of custom hues ranging from terracotta to forest green and dusty pink, the fabrics are designed to withstand the rough and tumble of family life. It's certainly something I can attest to as my young trio give this set a workout on the daily.  But ultimately the big selling point for me was the design's removable covers – I love that I can take the covers off and have them cleaned. Not only does this make the sofas super practical but the other great thing about removable covers is that you can purchase an extra set when you're looking for a lounge room refresh. I'm thinking I might even try a deep green next winter.  Good looks aside, the sofas also deliver on the comfort front. Boasting deep seats that enable both sitting and snoozing, the sofas’ foam seat cushions are wrapped in a feathery fibre mix. The result is a plush yet firm feel – you can really sink into the cushions, but they spring back ensuring that each sofa holds its shape. Having originally had quite a tailored sofa, this was important to me.  As for the different shapes and sizes within the Hampton range, there are a variety of options to choose from depending on your lounge room. Fully customisable, the Hampton is available in two, three and four seat iterations as well as a chaise and corner sofa option. There's also a matching occasional chair and ottoman if you'd rather a sofa and two occasional chairs for instance. And in these tricky COVID-induced times, where it's not unusual to hear of six-month waits for furniture, Lounge Lovers hold a variety of Hamptons sofas in stock for immediate purchase – another plus in my book.  Overall, the Hampton has proven a great choice for my family – and that's before you even consider its comfort, customisation options and relatively affordable price tag. *The Lounge Lovers Hamptons sofa starts at $1,999 for a two-seater. Photography: Matt Biocich Disclosure: Amy’s sofas were gifted by Lounge Lovers in exchange for an honest review. Amy is our senior features writer.  Covet My Coffee Table: Interiors Addict’s Amy Collins-Walker Photography by Penny Lane Meet Amy Collins-Walker, Interiors Addict features writer, interior stylist and mum of two. This week we’re… The post Amy’s new sofas: Are they the most family friendly around? appeared first on The Interiors Addict. |
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