Industry News
Beyond Ordinary: Transforming Hotels with Newmor’s Custom Capabilities
In a competitive international market, commercial interior designers are continually tasked to create unique and immersive hospitality spaces. As the largest visible surface area, wallcoverings can change the whole ambience of a space, creating bespoke interiors for guests to enjoy. We caught up with David Johnston, MD at Newmor, UK’s independent commercial wallcovering manufacturer, to… Read More >
Conscious Materials
Sometimes it can feel like we live in a time of perpetual turmoil. The never-ending news feed shows a steady stream of negativity and indeed we consume media in myriad and omnipresent forms ways, which can often feel like there’s no escape, and even very little hope to cling. Having experienced a British summer of… Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Welcomes New Managing Director
Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK), the trade association for the UK’s commercial interiors sector, has appointed Sean Holt as its new Managing Director. As the new Managing Director, Sean will be responsible for leading a dedicated team to deliver the revised strategy of CIUK following its recent re branding from BCFA, improving member engagement and benefits,… Read More >
The Power of Pattern in Commercial Interiors
In the world of interior design, the power of patterns extends far beyond mere aesthetics. They possess the ability to transform spaces, evoke emotions, and convey narratives, making them an indispensable tool in the arsenal of any skilled designer. Nowhere is this more evident than in the dynamic world of commercial interiors, particularly within the… Read More >
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR SUPPLIER PROFILE: Barons
When the opportunity to sit down with Garry Smith, the newly appointed Managing Director at Barons arose, we leapt at the chance to discuss how this leading commercial furniture manufacturer has honed its products and services to ensure a comprehensive range of styles and designs, coupled with outstanding customer service. We discover some of the… Read More >
CARPET FIT FOR A KING
After months of secrecy, Royal Warrant holders Ulster Carpets are proud to reveal that they designed, manufactured and installed over 1,000m2 of majestic wool rich Axminster carpets for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Find Ulster Carpets on Product Finder This year marks the 85th anniversary of Ulster Carpets, a fourth-generation family-owned… Read More >
A Lifecycle Approach – The Key to Innovative Sustainability
There is an imperative and urgent need to focus on sustainability. It’s increasingly recognised that we can’t continue with current practices without severe consequences to our own health and that of the planet. We need to adopt a more innovative approach throughout the lifecycle of a fit-out project – beginning right at the start through… Read More >
The Metaverse: Hospitality Now & in the Future
General discussions around the benefits the metaverse can bring have been building for a while now, with a recent survey from KPMG showing that over a third of UK consumers were optimistic about its future. The ability to connect with people when you aren’t physically in the same place has multiple applications of course, something… Read More >
Camira partners with UKFT on £4m recycling project to combat textile waste
Global textile manufacturer of contract and transport fabrics, Camira has partnered with UKFT, Britain’s largest textile network to lead a £4 million project that will divert thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill each year. Contact Camira through Product Finder Autosort for Circular Textiles Demonstrator (ACT UK) is a two-year project which will see Camira,… Read More >
WOW!House at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Design Insider’s team was thrilled to be invited to attend the preview launch of WOW!House 2023 at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Eighteen rooms of elevated decoration which delivers an incredible celebration of creativity and community, promising to be ‘immersive, aspirational – and above all, FUN!’ The event runs until the 6th July 2023. WOW!House 2023 Exterior… Read More >
Camira transforms online trading in textiles industry with launch of Camira Trade
Global designer and manufacturer of contract fabrics, Camira has launched an e-commerce platform which will see trade customers benefit from 24/7 ordering and up to 40% off the recommended retail price of textile products. Contact Camira through Product Finder Camira Revolution Available in the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland, Camira Trade is part of a… Read More >
Regional Shortlist Announced for BIID Interior Design Awards 2023
The British Institute of Interior Design has announced the much anticipated shortlist for this year’s BIID Interior Design Awards, with 26 projects shortlisted across 7 regional categories. “Now in its second year, the BIID Interior Design Awards has become a real accolade to aspire to, for interior designers around the country. The quality of entries this… Read More >
From bedroom to bespoke bistro with Curtis
Hotel bedrooms are having to adapt to perform other functions apart from sleeping spaces. Andrew Reynolds, managing director of Leeds-based hotel bedroom furniture manufacturers Curtis, looks at the why and how for designers and manufacturers. Find Curtis on Product Finder The Other House, London Although the aparthotel concept has been growing exponentially since RoomZZZ opened… Read More >