Hi Everyone! We're back on deck and raring to get into 2020 - doesn't it have a great ring to it. While we had a wonderful summer break our thoughts have been with the people (and the floral and fauna) affected by the fires. The images have been heart-wrenching and we hope you have not suffered damage in this terrible event.

Over the coming weeks our Account Managers will be making contact and showing you what's new for the first few months. We've been working on a theme of Back to Basics and making our Designer Swatches. More on that soon.

We also have a new outdoor print collection heading your way. It's called Out There and it works a contemporary tribal theme. The three new prints include an all-over Zebra pattern Safari, a mash-up of tribal motifs Nomad and a stunning abstract line drawing called Wanderer - a sneak peek below. As you can see the colour palette is strictly monochromatic and works beautifully with our existing black and white plains: Marine Plus, Outside, Rib and Streak.

On the horizon we have the new Carlucci release which will coincide with a visit from Robert Petit - stay tuned for that. Invitations will be sent out soon.

Here's to a great 2020!

Today is our last day of business. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you all this year. A LOT of product has moved out the door and we can't thank you enough for your support.

Next year is already looking busy for us with a number of exciting things on the horizon. Melbourne clients stay tuned for something exciting! We are also welcoming Robert Petit back to Australia and New Zealand. He will be introducing the divine 2020 Carlucci release. We have some new outdoor designs exclusive to Unique coming your way and a load of Designer Swatches will hit the market. Also keep your eyes on your inbox for a new pricelist in early February.

Until then have a fabulous Christmas and a restful summer break from the team at Unique.

Just a quick reminder that entries close on the 20th for Andrew Martin's Designer of the year awards. Hit this link to download the entry form and to see what is required. We'd love to show the world what antipodean design is all about.

Earlier this week we sent out our end of year email with our closing and re-opening dates. Did you receive yours? I know it's easy to hit the 'unsubscribe' button but before you do please bear in mind that you will miss important information like new pricelists and news of personnel changes. Contact me HERE if you'd like to sign up again to our mailing list.

In case you missed the dates here they are...

SHOWROOMS:

Our Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne showrooms will close on Friday 20 December and reopen on Thursday 16 January.

Our Auckland and Wellington showrooms will close on Friday 20 December and reopen on Friday 17 January.

The Mainland Design Centre showroom in Christchurch will close on Friday 20 December and reopen on Thursday 16 January.

AGENTS:

In Adelaide Greenfield and Hunter will close on Thursday 19 December and reopen on Tuesday 14 January.

Anne Bailey Agencies in Perth will close on Wednesday 18 December and reopen on Wednesday 15 January.

On its arrival Arte's new collection Velveteen elicited plenty of ooohs and ahhhs from us - it's just so darn luxurious! With its divine velvet surface and the deeply embossed patterns it's Arte's most glamorous collection yet.

And Velveteen is not just for walls. A major trend we spotted in Milan this year was decorative paneling in fittings and furniture pieces. I'm sure it won't be long before we see this collection used for this purpose - wouldn't it look fabulous on the back of a furniture piece or on a reception desk.

Another feature worth mentioning is Velveteen's great acoustic dampening properties. These three-dimensional designs are created with an innovative embossed technique using Polyurethane sandwiched between polyester velvet and a non-woven backing - great for absorbing noise.

Ask your Unique Account Manager about the irresistible Velveteen.See the collection page HERE.