February 2012
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BPA International - contemporary Italian sofas and...
Abitalia has been a dealer for BPA International for many years. There are a number of Italian brands that manufacture sofas, yet few match the quality and design of BPA. The full collection can be viewed at www.bpainternational.com. BPA sofas have high quality removable covers, with many fabrics being machine washable. Either goose down feather or ‘Dacron’ fibre fill the many...
January 2012
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Flos Taccia lamp on display at Abitalia
Designed in 1962, the Taccia light designed by A & P G Castiglioni is one of the most iconic lights from Flos. Abitalia has recently taken a number of Flos lamps for their studio display.
The Taccia light (pictured) provides both indirect and reflected light within a beautiful hand-blown clear glass diffuser. Available in matt black or nickel plated, the table/floor lamp is a beautiful...
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Poltrona Frau Archibald armchair
The Archibald armchair from Poltrona Frau is the latest piece of Italian furniture on display at Abitalia’s contemporary design studio in Cheltenham.
After being well received at the Milan furniture fair in April 2010, the Archibald armchair designed by Jean-Marie Massaud went on to win the prestigious Wallpaper Design Awards 2010 in the category ‘Best domestic design’....
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Pedrali - contemporary plastic chairs from...
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Effeti L'Evoluzione meets Bliss Mill
Abitalia designed and installed this Effeti kitchen in early 2010. The project was a full refurbishment of the kitchen within a beautiful 19th century tweed mill. The client wanted a kitchen that was stunning: with hand polished glossy lacquer cabinetry from Italy and the Lolli e Memmoli chandelier offset against the venetian plastered wall, the kitchen fulfilled the clients wishes.
Every...
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Tab T table lamp from Flos
For 2012 Abitalia’s showroom has been updated with a couple of new pieces, one of which is the Tab T light by Flos.
Designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the Tab T is the table lamp version of the original Tab floor lamp. It’s unique shaped head is perfect for reading. By resting a book on top, the Tab T acts as a page mark ready to be continued another time. The light can be...
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D'E-light by Flos, from Philippe Starck, for Apple
As mentioned last month, the D’E-light from Philippe Starck has arrived in our Cheltenham studio. As an exclusive promotion, iPhone and iPad users save 15% when ordering the Flos light. All you need to do is visit our design studio in Cheltenham with your device to benefit from this special offer. The D’E-light is the latest table light from Flos is a great product for modern living....
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Abitalia celebrates five years in Cheltenham
Abitalia is featured in this months Cotswold Preview magazine. Celebrating five years of business, Abitalia continues to create beautiful spaces. “Since launching, Abitalia has gained an excellent reputation for its contemporary interior design work and the Cheltenham showroom has become a Cotswold destination for anyone looking for leading Italian brands of furniture…” Why...
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New 2012 GAN Rugs - Glaoui Collection: Alexandra...
A number of rugs from GAN’s collection have caught our eye. The Alexandra rug is one rug in particular that everyone in the studio likes. As the majority of GAN’s rugs, there are two dimensions 170 x 240 and 200 x 300, but the beauty of these rugs isn’t the size, but the composition of colour and pile depths. GAN’s rug collection is playful and traditional. Vivid...
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Abitalia featured in December's Beautiful Kitchens
As mentioned in Abitalia’s last blog post, we will start to blog past projects to hopefully inspire future clients and give a better insight into Abitalia’s kitchens. A recent project completed in Cheltenham was a kitchen from the Sinuosa range by Effeti. The project was a complete renovation of an Edwardian house by BEAM Construction. Abitalia’s involvement centred around...
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Abitalia is home to the biggest names in...
Abitalia is the authorised dealer of a number of leading contemporary lighting brands. These international brands work with leading architects and designers to create contemporary lighting:
Artemide - founded in 1960’s, Artemide is one of the most known lighting brands in the world
Barovier&Toso - one of world’s oldest glass companies specialising in Murano glass
Brand van...
December 2011
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Abitalia is the authorised Flos stockist in...
D’E-light by FLOS
Designed by Philippe Starck
The latest table light from Flos is a great product for modern living. Finished in chrome-plated aluminium with the base in zamak to increase stability - though chrome-plated - the elegant form is a stunning accessory to any side table. The optical ON/OFF switch with Soft Touch technology and light flow adjustment to 2 intensities (100% - 50% -...
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Abitalia announces launch of the MagicBath
Abitalia is proud to announce the launch of the MagicBath from BluBleu. The MagicBath is an innovative baby bath that caresses your baby with thousands of air bubbles and colour combinations. MagicBath is an ergonomically designed tub, that support the newborn in the correct position. Thanks to the legs that ensure stability and safety, MagicBath is functional and easy to use for the mother. ...
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Abitalia and Effeti continue to create beautiful...
Abitalia has established an excellent reputation for high quality design and contemporary Italian kitchens. A number of high profile kitchen projects have been completed since opening in 2007, with many being published in the national press. Working throughout Gloucestershire, Abitalia design, supply and install timeless contemporary kitchens and appliances. Abitalia values the relationships...
November 2011
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Contemporary bathroom inspiration from Abitalia
One of Abitalia’s strengths is it’s ability to design stunning contemporary bathrooms and en-suites. Working together with the client, Abitalia’s designers are able to offer design advice and technical knowledge to aid planning and installation. Abitalia has chosen a select group of bathroom companies, the majority being Italian. Alongside such brands as Falper, Fantini,...
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New studio display
Following up from last months celebration of becoming the UK’s sole dealer of Italian stone company Kreoo, Abitalia are pleased to announce that they are now home to a few pieces from Kreoo’s latest living collection. Featuring two sizes of the solid marble coffee table/stool (pictured above) and the beautiful pebble seat (below), Abitalia offer a glimpse of the highly valued and...
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College lifestyle from Falper at Abitalia
40 Roomy centimetres The units of the collection have a depth of 12cm and feature shelves, compartments and fold-down elements to store all bathroom essentials.
Ceramilux washbasins The collection also includes integrated washbasins in the white glossy Ceramilux, which can also be matched with items from other Falper furniture collections. Falper have launched a new range of bathroom...
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Hinged wardrobes from Abitalia
Abitalia, a contemporary furniture shop, design and install wardrobes for clients all over the UK. Whether it’s sliding, hinged or walk-in wardrobes that you’re interested in, Abitalia has experienced designers who can carry out site visits, or work from client drawings to produce the desired wardrobe. The hinged door wardrobe is available in standard heights of 2260, 2420, 2580...
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Walk in wardrobes from Abitalia
Abitalia are an Italian furniture design studio with designers who are able to carry out site visits or work from client drawings to produce contemporary storage systems for any environment. This particular open plan wardrobe can be used in both the bedroom and as a walk in wardrobe.
The composition is made up of different elements that can be arranged however the client wishes, and come in...
