Hospitality
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 >
Inside Out Contracts -Browns Restaurant
Browns restaurants located around London and across England are the epitome of classic and chic British Brasseries offering stylish dining with bespoke interiors. Following the refurbishment of two London venues housed in heritage buildings, the new editions hone in on the quintessential Brasserie style with a unique contemporary update.
Distinction Hotel brings city chic to The Lodge Hotel, Putney
The Lodge Hotel in Putney has long been a fantastic place to stay in South West London, close as it is to the delights of Chelsea, Wimbledon and Richmond. This boutique hotel was fully renovated in 2010, uniquely formed of two grand Victorian mansions and former coaching stables and it has now opened a luxurious… Read More >
Chelsom: A Restoration Story, Antiguan Chandelier
When a Sunday morning parishioner fell straight through the termite–eaten floor of St John’s Cathedral Antigua, the time had come for a full restoration of this fine building designed by Thomas Fuller of Bath and built on the site of a previous church going back to 1683. Hanging from the vaulted timber ceiling was an… Read More >
Interactive control unit for the shower – Axor One – wins the Elle Decor International Design Award for “Best Bathroom Design”
International media award for Axor One: the Editor-in-Chiefs of 25 Elle Decoration country editions awarded the “all-in-one” shower control unit the Elle Decor International Design Award (EDIDA) in the “Best Bathroom Design” category. Philippe Grohe, Vice President Design Management at Hansgrohe SE, accepted the award with design partners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby during the… Read More >
JOHNSON TILES LAUNCHES THREE NEW INTERCHANGEABLE RANGES FOR ABSOLUTE VERSATILITY
Johnson Tiles’ Absolute collection has been reinforced as the contemporary range of choice with the addition of three, brand-new fully interchangeable designs. Created for the A&D community to meet demand for a versatile single collection that offers unlimited mix-and-match opportunities, the new designs of Baseline, District and Palladium have been carefully crafted by Johnson Tiles’… Read More >
Furniture Fusion on Milan
Furniture Fusion share their experience of Milan Furniture Fair and give a run down of the products they saw. A little while ago back in mid-April we are all very excited here at Furniture Fusion Towers, as our intrepid Project Sales Team set off for the Salone del Mobile. Milano (Milan Furniture Fair). I was… Read More >
CDW 2016 Highlights: Interview with Gemma Allman, Decca
Clerkenwell Design Week this year was a busy one for Design Insider, interviewing 20+ designers and design professionals over the 3 days. We met up with Managing Director of Decca – Gemma Allman who let us know about their most recent product releases, the Bing chair designed by David Ritch and Mark Saffell of 5D Design…. Read More >
Product Watch: Alice Collection by Taylor’s Classics
In 2014 Martin Taylor was on holiday in India when he was inspired by the colonial architecture and local furniture to create a collection of outdoor furniture that would reflect the traditional designs for which Taylor’s Classics is so well known. The chairs and tables had to combine aesthetic appeal with the practicality demanded in… Read More >
THE SAVANNAH BAR & RESTAURANT, ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, TASTY
ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, TASTY This is Euston’s newest, most spacious and relaxed restaurant with an a-la-carte menu featuring European food combined with the flavours of Africa and Asia, alongside some of the best-loved classic dishes. The bar has its own menu of Small Plates and Sharing Dishes, a superior wine list including biodynamic and organic wines, artisanal… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts: The Fifth Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols, London
Internationally renowned super-premium vodka Grey Goose has teamed up with Harvey Nichols to revamp one of London’s most iconic bars on the Fifth Floor of the luxury retailer’s flagship store in Knightsbridge. The Fifth Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols in partnership with Grey Goose has been completely re-designed into an elegant new contemporary bar. The… Read More >
The Contract Chair Company: 100 Wardour St, Soho
The 100 Wardour St is part of D&D London’s luxury restaurants, bars and hotel group. Their latest locale is split deftly in two. Upstairs you will find a comfortable and trendy lounge area and downstairs the hip restaurant, bar and club that perform live music five days a week. The venue is situated on the… Read More >
VELVETS FOR A TOUCH OF LUXURY – Kobe
A clear winner in the fashion stakes at this year’s January Furniture Show – the UK’s largest furnishings event – velvet has never come in such a breadth of choice or variation. While crushed is still cool, Kobe offers a leading edge range of new velvet-style fabrics. They come in many guises as printed, woven… Read More >