Events
TREVIRA AT HEIMTEXTIL 2020
BCFA member Trevira at Heimtextil 2020, featuring an expanded joint fair booth and a special showcase ‘Textile Future’ by studio Aisslinger, Berlin. Special features: over 30 top clients at a joint stand and a special exhibition highlighting trendsetting textile concepts for the contract market. [Trevira have a BCFA Product Finder Page] Trevira, which manufactures high-quality, flame… Read More >
ROGER LEWIS REVEALS LATEST COLLECTIONS AT SLEEP & EAT 2019
PUTTING COMFORT BACK INTO CONTRACT FURNITURE: ROGER LEWIS REVEALS LATEST COLLECTIONS AT SLEEP & EAT 2019 British furniture maker Roger Lewis invites visitors to rest their legs on its iconic contract furniture at this year’s Sleep & Eat exhibit at London’s Olympia from 19-20th November. [Find Roger Lewis on BCFA Product Finder] Visitors can stop… Read More >
Kaya: The natural approach at Sleep + Eat
BCFA member Morgan, a leading contract furniture designer and manufacturer, will launch its new Kaya lounge collection at Sleep + Eat 2019 (19th-20th November, Olympia London) on stand C60. [Morgan have a BCFA Product Finder Page] Taking its name from sacred forests spread along 200 km of the Kenyan coast, Kaya finds its roots in the… Read More >
Sunbury launch Perception at Sleep + Eat
‘Perception’ is a collaboration between BCFA member Sunbury with established print designer Amelia Graham. A graduate of Chelsea College of Art and Design, Amelia works cross discipline in the fields of interiors, fine art and fashion. [Sunbury have a BCFA Product Finder Page] Amelia’s geometric and arithmetic work plays on pure form which is strongly influenced… Read More >
Trend Report: Dutch Design Week
Now in it’s 21st year, Dutch Design Week returns to Eindhoven, the ‘city of light’ and home to the Philips headquarters. The biggest design event in Northern Europe, the show celebrates design innovation and has a clear focus on experimentation whilst giving exceptional attention to the work of young talent. Download our full Dutch Design Week… Read More >
Review: BCFA Annual Luncheon 2019
The BCFA held its prestigious Annual Luncheon on 31st October 2019 at the stunning new venue of the Royal Lancaster, London. The sell-out event was the BCFA’s largest yet, with just under 600 guests attending. The BCFA announced the move from the Dorchester earlier this year and members and their guests loved the wonderful interiors of the new… Read More >
THE BEST OF BRITISH DESIGN AT BDNY
Now in its 10th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for the US hospitality, boutique and lifestyle sector serving interior design professionals in the United States, Canada and Europe. From 10-11th November, BDNY will bring 8,000+ designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners and developers together with 750+ manufacturers… Read More >
Q&A: Agua’s Josh Ralton on Sleep + Eat
As Sleep + Eat is fast approaching we took the opportunity to speak with Josh Ralton of Agua. Josh gave us an insite in to his role at Agua, thier enthusiasm for Sleep + Eat 2019 and a preview of their new collections. Agua is a leading producer of performance upholstery fabrics for all contract market… Read More >
A WASTE OF ENERGY?
Design Academy Eindhoven and the Van Abbemuseum held a ground breaking design-research exhibition on waste for Dutch Design Week. Here we find out more about this important exhibition and focus on A Waste of Energy? by designer Fred Erik. GEO—DESIGN: Junk. All That Is Solid Melts into Trash From satellite graveyards to dead stock via the… Read More >
Trend Report: Berlin Design Week
For the second year running the city of Berlin becomes a platform for innovative design as it plays host to Berlin Design Week. BNDNWK invites designers, cultural institutions, galleries and studios from around the globe, with a particular emphasis on those from Germany, to encourage dialogue between the worlds of design, research, education and industry… Read More >
Decorex International 2019
For the first time since its launch in 1978, Decorex International opened its doors in the purpose-built venue of Olympia, after a peripatic tented life ranging from the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea to Syon Park. The four-day show transferred well into the Olympia Grand Hall which is often selected for design events by… Read More >
Independent Hotel Show Q&A with Miranda Martin
The Independent Hotel Show is the only industry event dedicated entirely to the need of luxury and boutique hoteliers. They strive to deliver a guest experience above and beyond that of the typical trade show so whether you’re looking for inspiration from our sublime designers, innovation from leading technology suppliers, or simply to discover something new… Read More >
Trend Report: London Design Festival 2019
Every year I leave London Design Festival wishing that I had more time to experience the amazing design on show; it would be impossible to see even a fraction of the 500+ events taking place. Within this report I hope that you enjoy a flavour of London Design Festival 2019 as well as an insight… Read More >