Events
Bisley has moved to Dallington Street, just in time for CDW
Bisley, the British storage specialist, has made the move to the heart of Clerkenwell – the home of the UK’s design community. The move represents a new chapter in the evolution of Bisley, best known for its innovative storage solutions. The Dallington Street showroom enables Bisley to showcase its ability to provide the complete furniture… Read More >
Altered States by Caeserstone X Snarkitecture
We visited the Caesarstone X Snarkitecture installation Altered States at this years Milan Design Week with DI contributor and presenter Jim Biddulph. Showcased at the faded grandeur of Palazzo dell’Ufficio Elettorale di Porta Romana, open to the public for the first time during Milan Design Week, the installation guides visitors through an immersive experience of a conceptual kitchen island…. Read More >
Trend Report: Milan Design Week
With Milan Design Week being such an influential show to the design world, we decided here at Design Insider to put together our first Trend Report for the show, capturing what we felt were the most inspiring ideas. We hope you enjoy!
Ulster relocate to London’s creative heart, Clerkenwell
Just in time for CDW this month, Ulster Carpets have relocated to the capital’s vibrant, creative heart, Clerkenwell. Clerkenwell is renowned as a global design hub, home to numerous designers, architects and creative businesses. Although Ulster Carpets has long been established in London, it is now proud to be situated in this bustling design district…. Read More >
Ventura Projects
As part of our Milan Design Week coverage we visited Ventura Projects which consists of Ventura Centrale and Ventura Future. With Ventura Centrale located in beautiful abandoned warehouses underneath Milan’s Central Station, with individual brands taken over each arch and creating something special. Ventura Future on the other focuses on young and new designers, from… Read More >
Amtico at CDW
Showcasing at CDW 2018 for the first time as a BCFA member is global flooring manufacturer, Amtico. They will be highlighting their latest LVT and carpet collections in their exclusive pop-up design booth. Based in the Garden of St. James, stand PB1, the Amtico design team will be available throughout the event, hosting one-to-one sessions… Read More >
Kartell by Laufen at Milan Design Week
With Milan Design Week coming up next month and our focus on ceramics this month – it’s perfect timing to talk about what innovative ceramic manufacturers, Laufen will be up to in Milan this year… Kartell by Laufen is the brainchild of 2 creative masterminds, Ludovica and Roberto Palomba. They continue the phase of experimentation and… Read More >
Save The Date – BCFA Dublin Open
DISCOVER | CONNECT | BE INSPIRED BCFA OPEN Dublin will be returning for the second year running to highlight the very best in contract interior products from BCFA members and include products suitable for a wide variety of sectors including hospitality, healthcare, education and office. This showcase has 38 established BCFA members exhibiting so you will not… Read More >
Artist Avenue at INDEX Dubai
BCFA member Larson-Juhl UK have been given the honor of selecting who wins the ‘money can’t buy’ prize for ‘Best in Show’ at the exhibitions Artist Avenue. So what is Artist Avenue? This is an Art Gallery at this years INDEX DUBAI, showcasing 40+ artist from all over the world. There are both international and… Read More >
Review: BCFA Networking at the Barbican Centre
The BCFA held their second networking event of the year on Wednesday 14th March at the Barbican Centre in London. With exclusive access to the stunning conservatory room it gave BCFA members and their guests an opportunity to network surrounded by a real concrete jungle.Drinks were served upon arrival, followed by a selection of delicious foods later in… Read More >
The UK in Dubai: Who’s who at INDEX/ Surface/ Workspace
INDEX Design Series / Surface / Workspace is the largest and longest running collection of interior, design and trend exhibitions in the Middle East. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center from 26-29th March, the shows will present a rich and varied array of innovative, original and creative products and solutions for residential, retail, hospitality,… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Jo Hamilton returns to INDEX Dubai
After a hugely successful double appearance at INDEX 2017 Design Talks, Jo Hamilton will be returning as keynote speaker on a series of expert-led panel discussions at 2018’s INDEX Dubai. Her consultancy – running since 1995 – has overseen a whole catalogue of high-end, international developments in the likes of London, New York, Miami, Geneva… Read More >
Q&A: Design Shanghai Show Director, Zhuo Tan
With Design Shanghai, Asia’s leading international design event just a few days away we sat down with the shows director to find out how this years show will be breaking new ground… Design Shanghai is held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. What makes this location special and why does it work for this event? The… Read More >