Projects
How did you get into design?
In early July we were blown away by the Design Excellence presented by the UK’s 2016 graduates at New Designers. Meeting so many graduates on the cusp of their design careers made us want to learn more about the journeys which our BCFA members took into their design positions. We asked 15 designers: how did… Read More >
Product Watch: Skopos new collection ‘Northern Lights’
Colours from every part of the spectrum, in a range of contemporary textures, give this collection by Skopos it’s connection to the Northern Lights. With over 60 skus this Trevira CS collection is ideal for FR contract upholstery, contract drapery and bedding. This collection has been designed to provide ultimate flexibility for contract specifications, with… Read More >
GROHE: IBEROSTAR, MALLORCA
From this summer onwards the five star hotel, IBEROSTAR, in Playa de Palma will be home to the first GROHE Experience Suite in Mallorca. The new suite spa is located on the 7th floor of the hotel and allows guests to enjoy a spacious outdoor area with outstanding views of the local beaches. It has… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts: Vivotto, France
Inside Out Contracts worked with French café and deli Vivotto on their new contemporary concept which includes modern interiors and a focus on natural and gluten free products. Set against raw concrete walls and large sun-lit windows, chic wooden Old School chairs and stools make up the café’s interior. Incorporating Vivotto’s colours red and green… Read More >
Charlotte James Furniture & Goddard Littlefair: The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
Charlotte James Furniture were delighted to be involved in The Gleneagles Hotel’s recent refurbishment programme to the bar, bedrooms and public areas. They were commissioned by design house Goddard Littlefair- as part of their work on the exciting refurbishment of around 30 bedrooms- and provided several items which reflect Gleneagles’ distinctly Scottish identity with a… Read More >
Product Watch: Work2 Sit-Stand by KI
Sit-stand workstations are in high demand as the UK catches up with its Scandinavian neighbours in rolling out this new way of working. Research shows that sit-stand workstations and meeting tables can improve productivity and wellbeing, but without proper guidance these potential benefits could be overshadowed by new risks arising from poor posture and excessive… Read More >
Product Watch: New collections by Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge unveiled their new designer collections at Clerkenwell Design Week last month, working with four renowned designers, the new collections will form part of their workplace and hospitality ranges and include: Bebop by David Fox Gogo by John Coleman ROK by Jim Hamilton The designer ranges were first shown at Clerkenwell Design Week and were all finished in… Read More >
ARA Design: ANDAZ LIVERPOOL STREET
We interview ARA Design about their recent project at the Andaz, Liverpool Street. What was the original inspiration behind the refurbishment of 1901 Wine Bar and Private Dinning ‘Exchange’ Room? The building was originally build in 1884 as Great Eastern Hotel by Charles Barry, the grandson of Charles Barry who designed the Houses of… Read More >
One seating range – infinite possibilities
In response to the growing demand for flexible seating solutions, Komac – by Boss Design – has unveiled a new and diverse range of upholstered modular furniture. Completely flexible and reconfigurable, this versatile collection provides specifiers and designers infinite layout configurations. Complete with eleven linkable seating units, three privacy screens, side tables and arms that… Read More >
Product Watch: Trinetic by Boss Design
Renowned for its pioneering advances in office furniture design, Boss Design continues to innovate with the unveiling of Trinetic at Clerkenwell Design Week – a unique task chair that incorporates a brand new type of movement to create a superior and completely natural user experience. With tangible ergonomic and commercial benefits, Trinetic will be the… Read More >
WHY FLOORING SELLS
For this month’s focus on flooring we take a closer look at the role flooring plays in a retail environment. We caught up with Lewis Taylor, Design Director of David Collins Studio who have an international reputation in luxury retail design and our BCFA members to understand how flooring sells.
Jeweller F. Hinds launches new-look store at the Trafford Centre, Manchester
Interior Suppliers Shop-fitting ITAB Interiors Wall coverings Muraspec Cabinets Gralyn Joinery Carpet tiles Milliken Ceramics tiles Porcelanosa Hinds was established in 1856, and remains a family owned and run independent business. Today there are 118 branches across England and Wales from the North East to Devon and West Wales to East Anglia. F. Hinds is one… Read More >
citizen M: Tower of London
This July sees the grand opening of the new citizenM hotel in the heart of one of London’s most historical sites. Right opposite the world famous Tower of London, this new 370-room hotel will officially open its doors on July 11. In order to fully appreciate the ancient splendour of this UNESCO World Heritage site,… Read More >