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03-03

Today's house tour comes to you courtesy of one of our favourite Italian manufacturers. As the only retailer in Scotland to supply B&B Italia, we thought it was only fitting to showcase this stunning rural home decked out in some of the brand's latest pieces.

09 September, 2014

The Tangram team have come to find that this summer has sparked a passion for pink. The Milan Furniture Fair  was awash with the on trend colour this year with a subsequent increase in people choosing pink for their interiors... And we can see why!  Be it armchairs, dining chairs or accessories, dusky pink adds a subtle Scandinavian kick to any interior.

02 September, 2014

Mueller produces beautiful furniture using traditional procedures and excellent craftsmanship.

That sentence could apply to any number of manufacturers. What makes Mueller different is that all their products are made out of metal; not just any metal but steel plates welded together by hand and painted with acrylic varnish as used in the car industry. This way Mueller produces a range of vibrant and elegant furniture that will last you for decades.

15 August, 2014

One of our favourite blogs for interior inspiration is Design Files, the perfect place to soak up some Australian design. The home of interior designer Paul Hecker caught our eye because of the beautiful mix of Scandinavian style with sleek, Italian furniture. The effect is a contemporary style that is elegant but still feels at home in a sunny, relaxed environment such as St Kilda, Melbourne.

01 August, 2014

The corporate work place has seen a dramatic change in attitude within the last few years. The work dynamic has changed, become more relaxed and nurturing, with creative giants such as Apple, Microsoft and Google leading the way. Employee motivation has refocused so that an employee is no longer expected to sit in a cubical with their head down but is encouraged to seek communication, inspiration and enjoyment through their work.

This shift is mirrored in the interior design of offices, as more break out areas are created, vibrant colours are added and nature is brought inside. The new energetic and comfortable workplace is meant to make the employees feel at home, away from home. With contemporary breakout furniture becoming the centrepiece of many contract interior designs.

11 July, 2014

Tangram has recently discovered the 3D at Home app  from Montis, which uses new technology to project furniture into your home. To use the Montis app all you need is a tablet or smart phone and the latest catalogue or a printer. The printed sheet or the catalogue serve as dimension controllers, ensuring that the furniture is shown in correct proportion to its environment.

The interface is very user friendly and the digital image is remarkably realistic. Of course we at Tangram could not wait to play with this new toy and quickly projected some Montis furniture into our showroom.

26 June, 2014

The 265 light from Flos is one of the many articulated wall lights we have been seeing lately. There is a real trend for these flexible extending lights, but the 265 from Flos has quickly claimed a place in our hearts. It seems to have a unique ability to work in almost any space, with its simple, elegant design.

12 June, 2014
To celebrate twenty years of Tangram, we threw a party with food, fizz and lots of lovely give-aways. From the Blue Bar in 1995 to the Quartermile Showflats, we have worked on some great projects over the years and met lots of amazing people. Some of these amazing people came to celebrate with us...
06 June, 2014

Designed by the Finnish interior magazine Deko as part of the Housing Fair Finland, this home is the epitome of Scandinavian style. The look is dominated by a monochromatic colour scheme with white, black and wood. The furniture channels the same look, adding minimal and functional design. Between the furniture and the high ceiling, the overall effect is one of understated luxury.

The furniture used predominantly to create this look is by the German manufacturer e15. Their Backenzahn stools, a classic e15 design,  are here being used as side tables and the beautiful wooden armchair is the Eugene.

01 May, 2014

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The Milan Furniture Fair has come and gone and, like every year, the Tangram Team has seen an overwhelming amount of fantastic new products. To keep it short and sweet, here are five of our faves - just the highlights!

22 April, 2014
cb7f094b87a513c8c3ae5ffedbde6dec It's Fair Season! The Stockholm Furniture Fair and Maison et Objet in Paris have already brought some great contract pieces to the market from the biggest names in contemporary furniture. We have walked the fair grounds and sifted through the catalogues to bring you just the highlights, without any of the tedious traveling. 
20 February, 2014