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Resonate Create Stunning Studio in Former Stately Home

The former family home of the matches magnate Bryant and May has become the home of interior design studio Resonate. The Sanctuary, as it’s known, is a beautiful Edwardian stately home in Surbiton, southwest London, that has taken on many guises in its time, from residential to hospitality and now serves as an office, in… Read More >

11 May 2023

Sarah Lloyd: Achieving 30 years of inspiring design

Sarah Lloyd, Head of Design at commercial fabric manufacturer, Panaz, celebrates her 30th year with the company. We discuss how her role and the requirements for commercial fabrics have evolved over the last three decades. Find Panaz on Product Finder Sarah Lloyd, Head of Design at Panaz Please can you introduce yourself and your role… Read More >

11 May 2023

Commercial Interiors: Sustainable Certification

Time was when architects and designers would be shown dimensions and material options when specifying furniture, lighting and other fixtures and fittings.  Nowadays, sustainability credentials take up significant space in presentations and brochures and rightly so. After all, as recently as March 2023, Antonio Gutteres, United Nations Secretary General said, “We have never been better… Read More >

11 May 2023

Nominations open for the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2023

The Independent Hotel Show Awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence in the UK’s boutique and independent hotel sector, have opened for entries.   Since launching in 2012 the Independent Hotel Awards have become coveted accolades, shining a light on some of the industry’s best hotels and most respected hospitality professionals.   There are two categories:  The Independent… Read More >

10 May 2023

A FRESH LOOK ON COLOUR with Havwoods

International wood flooring brand Havwoods offer an incredibly diverse collection of wood flooring designs across a full spectrum of colour, meaning there is a style to suit any project, no matter the size. Find out more about Havwoods With an easy customer journey always front of mind for the brand, Havwoods has divided its products… Read More >

10 May 2023

Ultrafabrics Refresh their Uf Select Montage Range

Inspired by the artist’s palette, Ultrafabrics, the leading manufacturer of luxury high-tech performance fabrics, refresh their Uf Select Montage range with 26 new hues habitually used by master creatives. Warm, saturated organic tones, botanical greens, softly fluid blues, and shades of rose signify what’s ahead in colour for 2023 and beyond. Find UltraFabrics on Product… Read More >

9 May 2023

Material Discoveries at Milan Design Week 2023

Milan Design Week returned to it’s traditional April slot this year following years of disruption caused by the pandemic. As we reported after the event, whilst the Salone may have not have truly delivered in pushing the industry agenda forward – not least in terms of sustainability practices – there were still a number of… Read More >

9 May 2023

Inside Out Contracts: Hotel Interior Design Excellence

Is it easy to design a hotel interior for an established hotel brand? Like anything, the architects and design professionals can make it look effortless. However, the reality is, a refurbishment programme of this size takes months of planning by a team of talented professionals. Find Inside Out Contracts on Product Finder Cantrell & Crowley… Read More >

9 May 2023

Spires Art: Interview with Colm Mac Rory

Irish art consultant Colm Mac Rory, Founder and Managing Director of Spires Art, began working in the art field in 1988 with a primary focus on high-end hotel, leisure and commercial projects. Design Insider had the opportunity to speak with Colm about his creative approach, staying ahead of trends and steering a project to a… Read More >

9 May 2023