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The Bathroom as a Complete Language
A beautifully proportioned tap gains meaning through the basin it accompanies. A freestanding bath changes the relationship between the room and its surrounding architecture. Furniture establishes scale, while finishes determine how light moves across the space.
Beyond the Object
Dagmar's approach to Scandinavian Modern design provides a natural foundation for this way of thinking. With its focus on furniture from the 1930s to the 1970s, the collection brings together pieces defined by proportion, materiality and a strong sense of architectural simplicity.
The Details That Complete a Room
Forbes & Lomax approaches these everyday elements differently — treating electrical accessories as part of the interior rather than simply as functional necessities.
The Architecture Beneath the Surface
Electrical systems, outlets, data connections and controls are essential to contemporary life, yet they rarely form part of the architectural vision. Traditionally, they are added to finished surfaces, becoming visible interruptions within an otherwise carefully composed environment.
The Art of Disappearing
Designed as a minimal alternative to traditional electrical systems, 22 System integrates electrical wall accessories directly into architectural finishes, allowing technology to become part of the architecture rather than an addition to it.
When Furniture Becomes Heritage
Dagmar works with the heritage of Scandinavian furniture from the period between 1930 and 1970, bringing together original vintage pieces and contemporary reissues that preserve the principles of the era for a new generation.
The Quiet Power of Detail
A light switch occupies only a fraction of a wall, yet its material, proportion and placement can subtly influence the character of an entire room.
The Bathroom as a Living Space
The bathroom is increasingly considered an extension of the wider interior, with fittings and furniture selected with the same attention given to kitchens, living spaces and bedrooms.
A Century of Bathroom Design
From the practical elegance of the early twentieth century to the expressive geometry of Art Deco and the refined forms of later decades, each period introduced a new understanding of how a bathroom could look and function.
The Beauty of Timeless Finishes
At Lefroy Brooks, finishes are part of a design philosophy that combines heritage, craftsmanship and contemporary precision.
The Value of Finishes in Interior Design
At Forbes & Lomax, finishes are considered an extension of the design itself.
The Value of Finishes in Contemporary Design
Natural materials possess a quality that cannot easily be replicated: they evolve. Exposure to light, everyday use and the passing of time gradually create subtle changes that give each piece its own unique character.
22 System by Bocci arrives in Portugal
The 22 System is a range of electrical accessories designed for flush installation across a variety of materials. Rather than relying on a different solution for each finish, it uses mounting plates specifically adapted to the material in which it will be installed.
The Vessel Room
With The Vessel Room, the brand presents a space where iconic pieces take centre stage, offering a refined interpretation of early twentieth-century elegance.
Pelican House — Talis Collection
Each piece is the result of a collaborative process in which heritage, technical skill, and creative direction come together to produce objects with strong visual presence and narrative value.
Forbes & Lomax — The Language of Finishes
In a world where detail is often subordinated to function, Forbes & Lomax builds its identity precisely from detail itself.
Vaughan Spring/Summer 2026
The Vaughan collection is recognised for blending classic aesthetics with contemporary sensibilities — pieces that, while rooted in historical references, remain relevant and timeless in modern interiors.
Hard & Ware — Hardware as Architectural Language
In a design landscape where hardware is often invisible—reduced to pure utility—Hard & Ware offers a different perspective: one where handles, levers, and fittings become points of intensity within space.
Wall Hooks as Functional Sculpture — Spaces Within
Rather than treating hooks as isolated utilitarian pieces, Spaces Within develops the collection as a coherent family of forms.
Dagmar — A Study in Scandinavian Minimalism and Enduring Design
Dagmar’s work is best understood not as individual products, but as a curated system of living: a disciplined approach to form, function, and atmosphere where every detail contributes to a wider sense of continuity.