Reviews
Laufen at Designjunction – The Gem Room
A conceptual cooperation between Laufen and Studio Appétit inspired by SaphirKeramik. Laufen, the Swiss bathroom manufacturer, celebrates SaphirKeramik, its latest revolutionary innovation, during the London Design Festival with an extraordinary and exclusive installation at Designjunction’s new venue. The “Gem Room” Celebrating refined design and exquisite taste, this unique destination, in the old jewellery workshop of… Read More >
BCFA Student Clinics at New Designers 2015
As part of their ongoing ‘Beyond Education’ campaign, the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) will run advisory clinics for students with industry-leading designers and manufacturers at New Designers. It will also present the BCFA New Designers Award; offering one student a placement with BCFA member Nova Interiors. Supported by The Furniture Makers’ Company and the… Read More >
CIFF Office Guangzhou 2015 – A Review
WRITTEN BY JOHN SACKS (JSA CONSULTANCY SERVICES) As this report from JSA Consultancy notes the Chinese home grown products have some way to go to challenge the west of International design and shadowing international design seems as normal to be the norm. The sheer scale of the Exhibition is mind boggling and just where does… Read More >
Johnson Tiles to unveil spectacular 3D wall of evolving colour at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015
Johnson Tiles will once again transform the entrance to the Design Factory area at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015 – creating a spectacular 3D wall of colour to greet visitors. The spectacular installation, entitled ‘Verve’, has been commissioned specially for the festival as part of the CDW Presents series. It will feature thousands of individually placed tiles… Read More >
Chelsom celebrate another successful year at Sleep 2014
Chelsom have once again enjoyed another busy stint at Sleep celebrating what was their 8th consecutive year exhibiting at the event. This year’s stand showcased an exclusive selection of signature pieces from the latest collection, Edition 24, Chelsom’s most exciting and well received product range yet which launched in the summer. The pieces shown on… Read More >
KAI at Sleep 2014
KAI had a great two days with a good mix of both UK and Export visitors. Last week was the Sleep event held at the Business Design Centre, the BCFA had quite a presence there with over 40 members attending, one of those members was KAI. Emma Brickwood of KAI wanted to share her thoughts on… Read More >
The Modern Garden Company @ Sleep 2014
UK Launch for 2014 The Modern Garden Company offers a selection of beautiful and contemporary exterior furniture for Hotels and Spas worldwide, creating luxurious, timeless and perfectly finished spaces. As part of Sleep 2014, The Modern Garden Company are excited to showcase Paola Lenti’s Smile collection. With a relaxing sofa, armchair and ottoman pouf with… Read More >
Decorex 2014
Decorex International inspired the industry for another year as the design community descended en masse over four days at the historic location of Syon Park, West London. A strong visitor attendance of 12,500, of which 13% were international, demonstrated the continued support from the industry. At this highly anticipated London Design Festival event, made up… Read More >
GP & J Baker – Independent Hotel Show
GP & J Baker will be exhibiting at the Independent Hotel Show at Olympia exhibition centre on 21st-22nd October, showing GP & J Baker, Mulberry Home, Kravet and Threads as well as supporting Artistic Upholstery. The GP & J Baker group enjoys a long history of supplying all levels of the contract sector from boutique … Read More >
Decorex 2014
Decorex is coming up next week, and the BCFA is going to have a big presence with 14 of its members exhibiting. The BCFA will be at stand C91 and we look forward to seeing anyone who is coming to visit the show. BCFA Members that are attending the Decorex show next week. Chapel Street… Read More >
Laufen at The Hotel Show Dubai
Luxury and opulence as Laufen collaborates with United Arab Emirates partner for key hotel and hospitality event Showcasing its range of luxurious, design-led bathroom solutions for the hospitality industry in the Middle East, Laufen together with Artecasa will be playing a part in The Hotel Show in Dubai this September. The Swiss bathroom manufacturer will… Read More >
Roca at London Design Festival
Landmark setting for Roca bathroom solutions during London Design Festival The London Design Festival 2014 is set to be a memorable one for leading bathroom brand Roca. As well as welcoming visitors to the Roca London Gallery throughout the Festival, Roca products have also been chosen for inclusion in this year’s Landmark Project in Trafalgar… Read More >
New Designers – A Sum Up!
FRESH, NEW AND BOLD DESIGNS Design Insider visited New Designers Part 1 this week and was amazed at the quality and professionalism of the young talented designers. Walking through there was a real mix of styles and personalities shown, there was the beautiful, the brave and the very bold. The BCFA and FR One gave… Read More >