Industry News
Satelliet UK: The Importance of Thoughtful Furniture Design for Care Homes
Creating a nurturing environment in care homes goes beyond providing basic amenities; it’s about making every resident feel at home, safe, and valued. One often overlooked aspect of this mission is the furniture. Satelliet UK provide thoughtfully designed furniture that can significantly enhance the quality of life for residents, supporting both their physical and mental… Read More >
New York and London: MillerKnoll Announces New Global Hubs
MillerKnoll, a global leader in design, is opening two new flagship locations in London and New York this month. Including contract showrooms and stores from across the company’s collective of brands, these spaces build upon the MillerKnoll strategy of creating world-class design destinations globally. This approach provides their employees with inspiring workplaces and offers customers… Read More >
Announcing the Next Generation Awards 2025: Honouring the Excellence Behind Commercial Interiors
Following the success of the 2024 Next Generation Student Award, Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider are thrilled to expand our awards program with the introduction of four new categories exclusively for CIUK members in 2025. These awards go beyond merely recognising talent—they offer our entire commercial interiors community an insightful glimpse into the… Read More >
Celebrating Emerging Talent: The Next Generation Awards 2025 Launched
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider are proud to launch the Next Generation Awards 2025 student award, an initiative dedicated to showcasing the creativity and innovation of the UK’s second-year Interior Design Degree students. With the generous sponsorship of Silentnight, this year’s awards promise to… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts: Milan in a Van Tour 2024: Mid-Tour Insights
Inside Out Contracts’ Milan in a Van Tour 2024 has been a great adventure, bringing the freshest design trends and innovations straight to industry pros across the UK. This year’s tour is all about showcasing the freshest and most cutting-edge ideas in the world of commercial design. They’ve been traveling through major cities, discovering the… Read More >
30 Years of Success: Liese Brandt and Richard Hunt Reflect on RHA’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Industry Leadership
In celebration of RHA’s 30th anniversary, we had the pleasure of speaking with Liese Brandt, the company’s Managing Director, who continues the legacy of her father, Richard Hunt, the founder of RHA. In our conversation Liese shares insights into the origins of RHA, from its first contracts with McDonalds to becoming a key player in… Read More >
Industry Leaders Leverage the Power of Colour in Commercial Interiors
From offices to hospitality venues, colour can transform environments, making them more inviting and dynamic. We explore how industry leaders from Boss Design, Camira Fabrics, Ulster Carpets, Newmor Wallcoverings, and Mullan Lighting are harnessing the power of colour. Their insights reveal how thoughtful colour application can evoke emotional connections and enhance guest experiences. Mullan Lighting,… Read More >
Colour in Design Awards
Colour is one of the most fundamental elements of design but its power to transform is often overlooked or dismissed as simply decoration. Colour demands our attention, communicates ideas, connects us together and offers a richer experience of the world around us. Matt Turner Colour’s ubiquitous nature creates a paradox for itself, its continuous presence… Read More >
Sylva Foundation Receives Major Funding to Address Gender Inequality in Woodworking
Sylva Foundation, a national environmental charity based in Oxfordshire, has been awarded a grant of £240,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to tackle gender inequality in Britain’s heritage woodwork and furniture making sectors. The charity runs a successful wood school and hosts multiple businesses at its Wood Centre in Long Wittenham, South Oxfordshire. Through… Read More >
Mastering the Art of Canopy Design: An Exclusive Interview with Matthew Whiteley of Andy Thornton Ltd
Andy Thornton Ltd is a renowned provider of high-quality architectural metalwork solutions, specializing in bespoke canopy designs that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. In an exclusive interview, Matthew Whiteley, a key figure in Andy Thornton’s Metalwork department, shares insights into their expertise in canopy design, the company’s approach to customization, and the innovative projects… Read More >
Roman’s new Bespoke Guide
Roman Ltd, the leading UK shower manufacturer, are delighted to unveil their new Bespoke Specification Guide. The new tailored and detailed guide will give retailers more understanding when it comes to instantly calculating cost, products availability and installation prices. This allows for more effective communication between the retailer and consumer. The new Bespoke Shower Brochure… Read More >
The Art of Colour: An Interview with SANIPEX GROUP’s Ashley Sinclair
As part of Design Insider’s Colour Content Campaign, we delve into the vibrant world of SANIPEX GROUP, a leader in high-quality bathroom, kitchen, surfaces, lifestyle, lighting, and outdoor living solutions. In an exclusive interview, Ashley Sinclair, the Specification and Design Manager at SANIPEX GROUP, reveals the brand’s innovative use of colour. Discover how the award-winning… Read More >
Edmund Bell: 5 Reasons to Lunch + Learn!
During Clerkenwell Design Week with hosted a conversation looking at how designers can specify with confidence. The discussion covered the role lunch + learn sessions play in suppliers and designers effectively working together. We took the opportunity to speak with Edmund Bell about their lunch + learn sessions in more detail, sessions which offer an… Read More >