Industry News
Best of British: The art of luxury bed manufacturing and spring engineering from Harrison Spinks
For over 185 years, Harrison Spinks has been at the forefront of luxury bedmaking, combining traditional craftsmanship with pioneering innovation. As a proud British manufacturer, the company is committed to responsible production, ensuring every mattress is handcrafted using natural, responsibly-sourced materials, and is made glue-free, foam-free and free from potentially harmful chemical treatments. From its… Read More >
Ashley Wilde Group Celebrates 75 Years of Design Excellence and Innovation
As a British company, Ashley Wilde is proud to be a family business with three generations of expertise. Rich in Heritage and with Design, Style, Innovation and Service as the company’s guiding principles, Ashley Wilde has secured an industry reputation for exceptional quality and unparalleled customer service. The Group is renowned for always going above… Read More >
Leading the Way in UK Manufacture: Abbotsford Textiles Sets the Standard for Contract Fabrics
Abbotsford Textiles is a trusted UK manufacturer and supplier of durable contract fabrics, woven and finished in the UK ensuring consistent quality. Designed for the demands of commercial and contract interiors, upholstery, and soft furnishings, their collections offer reliable solutions that balance both functionality and refined aesthetics. The journey from fibre to fabric is a… Read More >
Celebrating the UK’s Top Interior Designers: NEWH UK Announces TopID 2025 Winners
NEWH UK Chapter is proud to announce the winners of its much-coveted TopID awards, a campaign that shines a spotlight and honours the creative talents of chapter members who are aligned with their mission of supporting scholarship and education. This year’s awards will be held inside VitrA London showroom (64 Turnmill Street in Clerkenwell, London)… Read More >
Next Generation Awards 2025: Shortlist Announced
The Next Generation Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by Silentnight Contract, celebrate the people, skills, and excellence that define the commercial interiors industry. Recognising the crucial role of interior furnishing suppliers in shaping outstanding commercial spaces, these awards provide an exclusive platform for talent within the sector. This year, Commercial Interiors UK introduced four new award… Read More >
5 Ways Muraspec Is Redefining UK Manufacturing
As the global economy continues to shift, UK manufacturing is facing both exciting opportunities and unprecedented challenges. From sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge technology to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship, the sector must stay competitive on the world stage and UK manufacturers are proving their resilience by investing in new techniques, refining materials, and adapting to… Read More >
A New Era Begins: Celebrating DesignLSM’s Evolution into DLSM Studio!
We couldn’t be more excited to share this bold new chapter for a design studio we’ve had the privilege of working with for many years, showcasing their important projects and expertise. In a defining moment for the renowned interior design agency, DesignLSM proudly unveils its brand evolution as DLSM Studio. This transformation reflects a new… Read More >
Humanscale Launches Branded Space at John Lewis Oxford Circus
Throughout the commercial sector we are increasing witnessing suppliers benefit from residential and retail partnerships. Humanscale, the global pioneer in ergonomic design and workplace well-being, is proud to announce the opening of a dedicated branded space within the newly revamped flagship store of John Lewis Oxford Circus in London. This exciting collaboration provides customers with… Read More >
Spinks Celebrates a Landmark 100th Patent in Spring Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of British manufacturing, and Spinks—a leading spring manufacturer and components supplier within the Harrison Spinks Group—has just reached an incredible milestone. The Yorkshire-based company has secured its 100th global patent, reinforcing its commitment to pushing the boundaries of mattress and furniture design. This latest patent, awarded for an advanced coil… Read More >
Martin Nealon Triumphs in AXOR’s UK-Wide Interior Design Competition
Graduate interior designer, Martin Nealon has won a UK-wide competition created by German design brand AXOR to showcase emerging interior design talent. The competition invited the next generation of creative interior designers to help shape the future of luxury bathrooms, by developing planning concepts for a bathroom space inspired by their personal interpretation of luxury and… Read More >
Unveiling the 2025 Commercial Interiors UK Directory: Your Essential Industry Guide
As the commercial interiors industry continues to evolve, staying connected, informed, and inspired is more important than ever. The 2025 Commercial Interiors UK Directory is your ultimate guide to the sector, providing an essential resource for designers, specifiers, manufacturers, and suppliers who are shaping the spaces where we work, learn, and live. This year’s edition… Read More >
Race Furniture Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence and Innovation
Race Furniture, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium auditorium and theatre seating, proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025. This remarkable milestone honours eight decades of pioneering craftsmanship, innovation, and a legacy that began with the visionary designer Ernest Race. A Legacy Worth Celebrating Founded in 1945 by Ernest Race, the… Read More >
Hansgrohe Asks the Hotel Design Industry – Why Is Value Engineering Happening in Silos?
As Hansgrohe continues to showcase its continued and deep-rooted focus on sustainable innovation for a better future, it’s also bringing together industry experts to talk about their approach to sustainability and to advocate for solutions to enable the sector to work better together. At HIX 2024, Hansgrohe hosted a pivotal panel talk; Value Engineering in… Read More >