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About Alys Bryan

Alys is a knowledgeable design editor who is focused on instigating conversations, both online and in-person, with industry experts which challenge, educate and advance the commercial interior sector. Her training and 15 years of professional experience as a furniture designer for the commercial sector makes her uniquely placed to lead Design Insider as Editor

Product Watch: Chromatherapy Showerheads by Hansgrohe

December 22, 2015 5:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Product Watch: Chromatherapy Showerheads by Hansgrohe

Specialist in bathroom brassware Crosswater is excited to announce the launch of five new showerhead designs for 2016. Offering a selection of contemporary styles, including recessed and fixed head, the designer range has been expertly manufactured to provide a luxurious and drenching showering solution.


Best of December

December 22, 2015 12:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Best of December

As the year comes to an end we take a look at the top post of December . This month we launched our first video on DESIGN INSIDER as part of the Designer's Muse series, in this video we focused on the inspiration behind the recent award winning Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam, interviewing interior designer Steffi Backhouse of GA Design.


Q&A with Jess Sorel, Decca

December 18, 2015 2:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Q&A with Jess Sorel, Decca

Jess Sorel’s career has spanned nearly twenty years in the contract furniture industry, resulting in a body of work that... Read More >


Textile floorings are here to stay

December 17, 2015 3:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Textile floorings are here to stay

Most will agree that you get the best travel experience when a distinctive hotel profile is successfully combined with a sprinkling of home comforts.


Product Watch: Tosca, Modern Garden Company

December 17, 2015 12:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Product Watch: Tosca, Modern Garden Company

Modern Garden Company launched Tosca at this years Sleep exhibition, the collection combines soft curves, tapered legs and an an elegant seating shell in powder coated stainless steel which is wrapped with a new upholstery developed exclusively by Tribu.


Sustainability; The Fibre of Camira

December 17, 2015 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on Sustainability; The Fibre of Camira

Last week the world’s press reported on COP21, 2015 Paris Climate Conference, where governments representing 195 countries pledged to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.


A WEEK WITH THE DESIGN TEAM – JOHNSON TILES

December 11, 2015 3:06 pm Published by Comments Off on A WEEK WITH THE DESIGN TEAM – JOHNSON TILES

Johnson Tiles is the leading manufacturer and importer of porcelain and ceramic tiles in the UK. Renowned for its high-profile designer collaborations at The London Design Festival and Clerkenwell Design Week, the award winning, in-house Design Team plays a major role in the forward-thinking nature of the company.


Designer’s Muse: Steffi Backhouse, GA Design – Waldorf Amsterdam

December 9, 2015 11:28 am Published by Comments Off on Designer’s Muse: Steffi Backhouse, GA Design – Waldorf Amsterdam

We had the great pleasure of visiting the Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam with Steffi Backhouse of GA Design. Steffi giving us a wonderful tour of the hotel and then having a discussion about her inspiration for the design.


Inside Out Contracts for Oakman Inns

December 8, 2015 12:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Inside Out Contracts for Oakman Inns

Advancing the advent of the iconic gastropub, award-winning Oakman Inns & Restaurants has recently unveiled a collection of design-led venues characterised by their unique furnishings and interiors.


Élan by Decca won the Best of Year Award 2015!

December 8, 2015 10:06 am Published by Comments Off on Élan by Decca won the Best of Year Award 2015!

On Thursday 3rd December 2015, Élan by Decca won the Interior Design Best of Year Award 2015 in the Contract / Lounge Single Seat category! Designed by Jess Sorel, the Caid collection establishes presence through subtle shifts in its clean, quiet geometry.


Weekly Round Up

December 4, 2015 4:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Weekly Round Up

Another busy week for Design Insider, after recovering the hangover after #Sleep15, We had the pleasure of awarding Shaw Hospitality... Read More >


Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross

December 4, 2015 12:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross

Location: King’s Cross, London  Type: Restaurant Drake & Morgan restaurant and bar group consists of a number of unique locales scattered... Read More >