Industry News
Johnson Tiles team up with designers for V&A installation
International designers Laetitia de Allegri and Matteo Fogale are joining forces with leading British tile manufacturer Johnson Tiles to produce an immersive installation for the London Design Festival which will be positioned on the bridge over the Medieval and Renaissance galleries at the V&A. Taken from the French term that means ‘placed in the abyss’,… Read More >
Tektura Wallcoverings Exhibiting at Decorex International 2015
London, 18th August 2015 — After an eight year break, Tektura Wallcoverings will once again be exhibiting at Decorex. Launching over 19 new designs for the hotel and high-end residential interiors market, this season’s introductions include many fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer: Quartz Block combines swirls of colour and shimmering metallic… Read More >
EGGER’s sustainability credentials make them the perfect partner for the ARGE German Pavilion @ Expo Milano 2015
Leading European wood-based panel manufacturer, EGGER, is showcasing its products on the world stage as the official partner of the German Pavilion at this year’s Milan Expo. The Expo Milano 2015 takes place from 1 May to 31 October. Its theme is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” and 20 million visitors are expected to… Read More >
BCFA appoints Jeremy Stein as new Managing Director
The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) are delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Stein as its new Managing Director. With over 20 years’ experience in marketing and commercial leadership in the membership and publishing sectors, Jeremy most recently held the position of Director of Services and Development at DACS (Design & Artists Copyright Society),… Read More >
BCFA Award Given to Jacob Underwood from Bucks New Uni for His Fiero Stacking Chairs
Last week saw the start of part two of New Designers 2015 and the first award of the day was The BCFA Award. It’s winner was Jacob Underwood of Bucks New Uni for His Fiero Stacking Chairs. The prize includes: A four week placement at Nova Interiors Accommodation for the duration of the placement £100… 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 >
Ocee Design celebrates 25 years with the best of British in its New London Showroom
It is 25 years since Ocee Design was formed and what better way to celebrate than by opening a brand new showroom at 20 Old Street Clerkenwell, London. Opened on 19th May to coincide with this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, the showroom premieres with four significant new ranges by British designers. Noah, a new beautifully… Read More >
BCFA and its Members at CDW
Clerkenwell Design Week is nearly upon us again, (19th – 21st May) this festival of design has always been popular within the industry as well as our members. This year the BCFA shall be exhibiting in the Design Factory on the first floor, come find us at stand DF1P We don’t want to give too much… Read More >
Ocee Design invites you to its new London Showroom
It is 25 years since British furniture manufacturer Ocee Design was formed and what better way to celebrate than by opening a brand new showroom at 20 Old Street Clerkenwell, London. The 19th May opening is timed to coincide with this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week (19th– 21st May), and Ocee would like to invite you… Read More >
Roman’s Investment in Manufacturing
Roman, International market leading shower designer and manufacturer has invested over £250,000 in their production facility over the last 12 months. Roman is constantly developing and quality enhancing their manufacturing processes and this huge investment has added improvements to ensure their efficiency and speed is accurate for the increased volumes of products that are being… Read More >
Johnson Tiles at London Craft Week
BEAUTIFUL BLUE AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS REPRODUCED ON PORCELAIN TILES TO CLAD NEW PAVILION AT LONDON CRAFT WEEK The project is the latest in a series of artist collaborations from Johnson Tiles, which last year saw the manufacturer working with textile artist Ptolemy Mann, London design studio David David and Danish artist Nina Beier. Johnson Tiles… 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 >
Mixology Awards 2015
There is only one more month to go until the Mixology15 entry deadline – 24th April 2015! Mixology15 is to take place on THURSDAY 25th JUNE at Old Billingsgate London and marks our 10th anniversary of the Summer Ball & Awards and we would love for you to join the celebrations. It is totally free… Read More >