Industry News
Cherished Earth!
When was the last time you fully took note of the ground beneath your feet or admired the texture of the earth in which we exist upon between your fingertips? Van Abbe opening Soils 2024. Photo Almicheal Fraay In ever-increasingly urban environments, it’s sometimes difficult to fully appreciate the planet for what it truly is…. Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Launch Their 2025 Events Calendar
Commercial Interiors UK has officially launched its 2025 events calendar, showcasing a dynamic line-up of signature events designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate the commercial interiors industry. As the official media partner of Commercial Interiors UK, Design Insider is thrilled to bring you exclusive updates and insights on these must-attend events. With opportunities to network,… Read More >
GROHE Identifies Interior Design trends for 2025
A deep understanding of how consumers want to live and what they expect from their homes is key to creating human-centric, purpose-driven solutions. Only with consumer-centric thinking can brands and manufacturers develop innovations that seamlessly integrate and enhance the way we move through everyday life. Leading global sanitaryware and kitchen fittings manufacturer, GROHE has identified… Read More >
Leading Furniture Specialists Umbrella Furniture Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
Umbrella Furniture, part of Wagstaff Interiors, marked a true milestone celebrating a decade of providing innovative furniture solutions to the architectural and design community. Formed in 2014, the company celebrated 10 years of collaboration, trust, and leadership in the commercial interiors sector and achieving market leadership status with an evening of celebration at their London… Read More >
Independent Future for Phoenix Wharf After Management Buyout
Istoria Group, the Bristol-based collective of creative businesses, is pleased to announce the successful management buyout (MBO) of Phoenix Wharf, marking an exciting new chapter for the award-winning interior design and branding agency. Phoenix Wharf, known for its work in the hospitality sector, will now continue as an independent company under the ownership and leadership… Read More >
Mocha Mousse Made Easy: Camira’s Toolkit Brings Pantone’s Colour of the Year to Life
International textile manufacturer Camira has launched a suite of digital design tools to assist architects and designers in incorporating Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse into their interior design projects. Using artificial intelligence and three-dimensional design software, Camira has integrated a digital moodboard creator, a 3D furniture visualiser and an AI reverse image application into its existing… Read More >
M Moser Associates Expands to Dubai, Enhancing Workplace Design Services Across Europe & the Middle East
M Moser Associates, a global leader in workplace design, engineering and construction, announces the opening of a new office in Dubai, strategically located in One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre. M Moser Associates launches a new Dubai office, expanding its integrated workplace services across Europe and the Middle East Having worked in Dubai since 2006,… Read More >
ExCeL London & Burgess Furniture Announce New Supplier Agreement
Excel London and British furniture manufacturer Burgess has today announced a new Official Supplier agreement that will see the two collaborating on a range of products, with a focus on the venue’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of hospitality furniture to partner with Excel Burgess, regarded as Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer… Read More >
Rhubarb Seating: The Changing Face of the Workplace
Covid really did change a lot! The final COVID-19 lockdown in England officially came to an end on July 19, 2021 and looking back on it all now feels like a mixture between a nightmare and the sort of reality TV show that sets your teeth on edge because it seems so far-fetched. If we… Read More >
Meet the Judges for the Next Generation Student Award 2025
As the Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider prepare to celebrate a new wave of design talent with the Next Generation Student Award 2025, we’re proud to introduce this year’s judging panel. Each judge brings unique expertise, an eye for innovation, and a shared passion for fostering emerging designers. With the generous support of… Read More >
Havwoods Achieves ISO14001: Their Commitment to Sustainability & Environmental Leadership
When we heard that Havwoods, a leader in wood surface design for nearly 50 years, had achieved the prestigious ISO14001 certification, we wanted to dig deeper. Rather than just announcing the accreditation, we sought to understand the drive, strategic planning, and infrastructure behind Havwoods’ commitment to sustainability. We sat down with Paul McManus, Head of… Read More >
Rhubarb Seating: Designing for the Senses
Design is an activity of the senses and the emotions. The appeal of a design is an immensely individual response – how each of us responds to a particular aesthetic is ultimately a personal thing, regardless of our ability to evaluate it rationally. However, there are some general design principles, aside from pure aesthetics, which… Read More >
Designing the Future of Care: Insights from Rebecca Hunter on Creating Engaging and Supportive Environments
In this insightful conversation, we spoke with Rebecca Hunter, Founder of Rebecca Hartley Interiors, to explore her experience in designing care homes and how the sector is evolving. Since launching her company in 2011, Rebecca has specialized in creating thoughtfully designed environments for care settings, ensuring they meet both the practical and emotional needs of… Read More >