Reviews
Event Report: Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
Clerkenwell Design Week continues to step up year after year, and 2026 was a joy to experience. With new showroom openings, vibrant partnerships and a packed programme of launches, talks and installations, CDW once again showed the strength of Clerkenwell as a commercial interiors destination. This year, one theme came through clearly: the balance between… Read More >
The Circular Hub: Communicating a Clearer Vision for Circular Design
The journey to create a space that tested circularity for the Workspace Design Show began with a simple but important challenge: how do you design an exhibition space using circular thinking rather than a linear approach? The answer was The Circular Hub, an outstanding installation and a clear highlight of the show, designed by MCM… Read More >
Event Report: Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2025
Couldn’t join us at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2025? This Event Report, sponsored by Amtico, brings you the scale, energy and opportunity of one of the most significant global gatherings for the cruise interiors sector. You’ll gain exclusive insight into how designers, operators and suppliers are using CSI as a platform for innovation,… Read More >
Event Report: HIX London 2025
Couldn’t join us at HIX 2025? This event report brings you the scale, energy, and opportunity of one of one of the UK’s most significant hospitality events. You’ll gain exclusive insight into how exhibitors are using the show as a springboard for new product launches, and even testing the water with early product previews, positioning… Read More >
Lifetime Achievement Award 2025: Amanda Rosa
Design Insider, Commercial Interiors UK’s media partner, is proud to celebrate the 2025 Commercial Interiors UK Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Panaz, which honours the extraordinary career of Amanda Rosa, founder of Amanda Rosa Interiors, and remembers her late husband, Ken McCulloch, hotelier and founder of the Malmaison Group. Design Insider’s Editorial Director, Alys Bryan,… Read More >
Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025: Jones + Partners Insight into Europe’s Workplace Design Community
On 5–6 November 2025, the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam brought together Europe’s workplace interiors community at RAI Amsterdam (Entrance L, Hall 5) for two days of creative connection and forward-thinking design. The event, though modest in scale, delivered a powerful showcase of intent, featuring high-quality manufacturers and innovative brands. Among the attendees was Craig Jones… Read More >
Launching the Design Insider Event Report: INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025
Couldn’t join us at INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025? Design Insider’s latest Event Report brings you inside one of the most significant gatherings for the global commercial interiors sector, held at Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre. The report explores the scale, energy, and enormity of opportunity in Saudi Arabia, a market where investment and innovation are rapidly… Read More >
From Seasonal Hues to Decorative Workshops: Lincrusta Inspires at Focus/25
Lincrusta wallcoverings remain unsurpassed for their deeper emboss, exquisite detail and enduring strength. Designs range from the latest contemporary patterns to classic historical motifs. Made in the UK with natural ingredients, Lincrusta is a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a truly bespoke space. The only limit is your imagination. During Focus/25 at Design… Read More >
Specifying Bravely: Real-World Lessons from Across the Hospitality Design Chain
On the evening of 17th September 2025, as part of London Design Festival, the industry gathered at the EGGER London showroom for a panel discussion that brought multiple perspectives to one timely question: what does it really mean to specify bravely? EGGER London is a collaborative showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell, created by three… Read More >
Elevating Summer: Inside Commercial Interiors UK’s Vibrant Gathering at The Gherkin
Design Insider had the pleasure of joining Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) for their reimagined summer celebration on 3rd July 2025, which took the industry to new heights at London’s iconic Gherkin. Moving away from the familiar BBQ format, CIUK delivered an elevated evening that brought the commercial interiors community together for a night of connection,… Read More >
Beyond the First Impression: The Joy of Details at WOW!house
Built within Design Avenue, WOW!house at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour spans 600sqm, housing 22 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces brought to life by leading designers in collaboration with globally recognised brands and skilled suppliers. At WOW!house, each space becomes a conversation between designer, supplier, and visitor, a moment where you are welcomed in, your emotions… Read More >
Reflecting Excellence Across Land and Sea: Luma Mirrors at CSI Miami
At Design Insider, we continue to highlight suppliers who bring innovation and reliability to commercial interiors. This month, we revisit Luma Mirrors, a specialist in bespoke illuminated and framed mirrors, as they take the spotlight at CSI Miami as Gold Sponsors. Known for their work across branded hotels and cruise ships, Luma Mirrors bridges the gap between… Read More >
Event Report: Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
Clerkenwell Design Week steps up its game year on year, and it’s a joy to witness. With new locations, fresh partnerships and collaborators, and ever more showrooms joining the fold, CDW 2025 showed no signs of slowing down. Could Clerkenwell Design Week be on the cusp of challenging Europe’s major design events? Perhaps not quite… Read More >