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Clerkenwell Design Week- BCFA Member Line-up
Clerkenwell Design Week is just around the corner, this year we have an overwhelming number of BCFA members who are getting involved. We list the members and what they will be showing during the event and timings to give you a taster of what to expect. Make sure you pop by and say hello! Design Insider… Read More >
Innovation Strategies from BCFA members
Design Insider went out to BCFA members asking them to share some of their experiences of a innovative strategy, here is what they said: Can you share a specific innovation strategy you’ve recently encountered? Audience Systems Developing tools to assist our customers has been a key focus of late. We recently launched our BIM objects,… Read More >
6 WONDERFUL IDEAS
“Innovation: the action or process of innovating, this could be through a new method, idea or product.” To be successful in today’s fast moving world innovation is the key. Here we profile a selection of products that are truly breaking the boundaries. Camira Fabrics Camira’s experience in developing its acclaimed Sting fabric has led to… Read More >
Chelsom at The Beaumont Hotel
Working in collaboration with Richmond International, Chelsom created a series of custom designed pieces as part of the lighting scheme for the stunning 5* boutique hotel, The Beaumont, the first hotel by iconic restauranteurs Jeremy King and Chris Corbin which opened in the heart of London’s Mayfair in the autumn to international acclaim. Originally built… Read More >
Newhey Carpets: Steak of the Art
Newhey Carpets, a leading British manufacturer and specialist designer of innovative, high performance and sustainable commercial carpets, recently manufactured 3 bespoke designs in a heavy contract Colortec+ carpet for the quirky Steak of the Art restaurant and art gallery in Cardiff. Steak of the Art, Cardiff, generates a surreal concept of a steak restaurant along… Read More >
Contract Chair Co. – Mercure Grand Hotel
The most iconic hotel in Leicester, has just undergone a major refurbishment and we are happy to have contributed furniture to all its renovated areas including the reception, restaurant and bar. Creating a stylish and contemporary feel the refurbishment of the hotel retains its authentic features with the original sweeping Victorian staircase, but uses modern colours… Read More >
Jamie’s Italian Adelaide – Craftwood Goes Down Under!
Insight Challenged with designing a new restaurant for Jamie’s Italian international in Adelaide, MBDS were keen to work with a UK supplier on this particular project. This meant that the design for large elements such as banquettes needed to consider the logistics of transport and installation. Craftwood worked with MBDS and The Keystone Group to… Read More >
Inside Out – Curzon Cinema, Sheffield
Curzon Sheffield brings Curzon’s unique film and events programme to a beautiful Grade II listed building, which was previously occupied by the Sheffield Banking Company. Curzon Sheffield, located on George Street, has been treated to an impressive refurbishment – designed to preserve its character and complement its period features. The industrial history of the building… Read More >
Lasvit – New Langham, Chicago
Lasvit Creates a Brilliant Light & Design Experience within the New Langham, Chicago Impressive Water-Inspired Glass Art Lighting Installations Complement Iconic Riverfront Property Combining traditional Bohemian glass making with innovative design and technology, Lasvit has created a breathtaking light and design experience within the lobby of The Langham, Chicago. Opened in July 2013, The Langham, Chicago… Read More >
RHA Furniture for Diageo HQ
RHA Furniture worked with Sedley Place designers to supply and custom make furniture for The Alchemy, a distinctive new bar on the ground floor of Diageo’s London HQ. An impressive banquette was specially made to meet the designers’ specification, along with over 30 other custom pieces. RHA Furniture also supplied over 100 items from well-known… Read More >
Custom lighting scheme by Chelsom created for the transformation of Sanderson, London
Morgans Hotel Group celebrates 15 years in London by unveiling newly designed guestrooms for the iconic Sanderson hotel as created by Tim Andreas of Banjo Ad Inc. Chelsom were commissioned to provide state of the art custom lighting for the project. Firmly establishing itself as central London’s first luxury 5-star boutique hotel and a social… Read More >
Traditional Banquette Seating for The Coach
Hill Cross Furniture have crafted traditional chesterfield style banquette seating for The Coach, the second venture of Tom Kerridge, TV-chef personality, author and chef-proprietor of the two Michelin-starred pub the Hand & Flowers in Marlow opened in November A flexible, accessible & relaxed venue Kerridge said in a recent interview; “When we opened the Hand… Read More >
Award winning Fontevraud L’Hotel chooses Smartfil
Award winning Fontevraud L’Hotel chooses Smartfil® The Fine Bedding Company has supplied Smartfil® Boutique Silk duvets and pillows to the award winning Fontevraud L’Hotel, France, which opened in May following its conversion from a 12th century priory into a luxury four star property complete with 54 rooms, family suites and gourmet restaurant. The Fine Company… Read More >