Industry News

Comfort Crafted: Lyndon’s Role as a British Manufacturer with Global Reach

At Design Insider, we’re committed to highlighting the craft, innovation, and direction of leading furniture manufacturers. This month, Design Insider sat down with Stephen Russell, Managing Director of Lyndon, part of the Boss Design Group. Earlier this year, Boss Design joined the portfolio of Japanese workplace and seating specialist Okamura Corporation, a move that places… Read More >

5 November 2025

Shepherd& Establishes reative Partnership with Bush & Associates

Shepherd&, the visionary design atelier, has further cemented its presence within the Parisian design industry through the appointment of founding partner Timothy Shepherd as Managing Director of Bush & Associates. This new alignment brings together Shepherd&’s progressive approach with Bush & Associates’ 50 years of trusted delivery in France, creating a powerhouse uniquely positioned to… Read More >

27 October 2025

Quickfire 10 with Kate Mitchell: NEWH Scholarship Awards

Ahead of the NEWH UK Fundraiser and Scholarship Awards, we caught up with Kate Mitchell, Scholarship Director and Commercial Lead at Timorous Beasties, for a Quickfire 10 (ish) on NEWH’s mission, the power of scholarships, and why this charity-driven network is shaping the next generation of hospitality talent. This yearth NEWH UK Fundraiser and Scholarship Awards… Read More >

15 October 2025

MillerKnoll Expands Research-Backed Workplace Planning Guidance to Support Employee Menopause Wellbeing

MillerKnoll continues to build on its research-driven approach to workplace planning to help organizations support employee wellbeing. Grounded in decades of insights, MillerKnoll’s approach addresses mobility, sensory processing, hormonal health, neurodiversity, and more, reflecting its commitment to designing spaces that adapt to people, not the other way around.   New playbook focuses on menopause-specific guidance… Read More >

3 October 2025

Holistic Design: Libra on the Interior Trends Shaping Autumn–Winter 2025

When exploring interior trends, it is important to take a holistic view, one that considers how product design, material choices and colour palettes connect to form spaces that are cohesive and joyful. Looking at trends in this way helps designers and businesses create commercially successful environments that resonate with users and leave a lasting impression.  With… Read More >

1 October 2025

Bjelin’s Hardened Wood Flooring with Woodura® Technology Recognised by Domus as a Landmark Launch

Bjelin is proud to announce that its hardened wood flooring – powered by patented Woodura® technology – has been recognised by Domus as one of the company’s most successful product launches in the last ten years. Keith Howard, Commercial Director at Domus said:  “The response from clients was outstanding right from the start. That energy fed directly into… Read More >

26 August 2025

Kettle Collective Grows Global Team and Opens New London Studio

International architecture and design studio Kettle Collective has expanded its global team with the appointment of three senior design leaders across architecture, interiors, and landscape. The firm has also strengthened its UK presence with the opening of a new London studio, reinforcing its commitment to high-performance and energy-efficient design on an international scale. Dr. Arturo… Read More >

7 August 2025

Create. Collaborate. Specify. Introducing EGGER LONDON at One Dallington Street.

EGGER LONDON brings together three family owned companies – EGGER, CLEAF and BLUM – at One Dallington Street in Clerkenwell, London’s globally leading design community.   Opening its showroom doors for the first time at the internationally renowned Clerkenwell Design Week in May, EGGER London welcomed over 1200 visits to experience its remarkable interior design transformation,… Read More >

6 August 2025

Colour Me beautiful: Bathroom Trends with BAGNODESIGN

As the trend for colour in the bathroom continues to make its mark across the residential and commercial sectors, In her own words, Katy Olsen, Brand Manager at BAGNODESIGN, explores how specifiers can utilise it to leave a lasting impression in every setting. ‘Bathroom trends come and go, but we see the trend for colourful… Read More >

4 August 2025

Southern Drapes: Bespoke Soft Furnishings, Made in the Heart of London

At Southern Drapes, the philosophy is that true luxury lies in the detail. From their dedicated London workshop, they design, hand-make, and install exquisite soft furnishings for the world’s most prestigious hotels and multi-residences, offering a level of craftsmanship that can only come from decades of specialist knowledge, a meticulous eye, and a truly bespoke… Read More >

28 July 2025

Every Stitch Considered: Robena’s Approach to Soft Furnishings

Robena has spent over three decades refining its reputation as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke contract soft furnishings. Based in West Yorkshire and trusted by the world’s most prestigious hotels and high-end multi-residential developments, Robena delivers tailor-made curtains, all types of blinds, and window treatments, as well as bespoke headboards and bedroom… Read More >

24 July 2025

Rolling the Dice for Change: Wagstaff and Umbrella Furniture’s Charity Casino Night Raises £27,000 for Sustainable Education in Gambia

Wagstaff Interiors Group and Umbrella Furniture once again transformed their Clerkenwell showroom into a casino pit, welcoming their suppliers and manufacturers for their annual charity casino night. This year’s event raised over £27,000, supporting Waste to Wonder and Global Orphan Empowerment Academy’s Sustainability Cookery School in Gambia. Held at their London Showroom in Brewhouse Yard,… Read More >

21 July 2025

Biophilic Design and Wellbeing: BAGNODESIGN’s Nature-Led Approach to Commercial Bathrooms

Biophilic design is shaping how we specify commercial bathrooms. In her own words Katy Olsen, Brand Manager at BAGNODESIGN, explores how nature-led interiors can transform wellbeing-driven spaces. Inspired by traditional Japanese bathing, the Nara collection brings serene minimalism and tactile warmth to contemporary bathrooms. ‘Wellness continues to drive innovation across interior design, and nowhere is… Read More >

16 July 2025