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Why Texture Is Replacing Flat Surfaces in Modern Interiors
For many years, contemporary interiors were dominated by smooth surfaces and minimalist finishes. Today, designers are moving towards a more tactile aesthetic to introduce character and depth to spaces. From fluted wall panels and slatted partitions to brushed timber flooring and sculptural veneers, texture is rapidly becoming one of the defining elements of modern interior… Read More >
Barons Contract Furniture Announces Strategic Expansion with Major Investment in Leyland
Barons Contract Furniture, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of contract furniture in the UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Leyland operations, acquiring the neighbouring unit to create an enlarged, state-of-the-art facility — a strategic investment reflecting the company’s continued growth and long-term vision. Following a sustained period of success and increasing demand, the… Read More >
Johanna and Friedrich of Gräfling on Space, Materiality and Multidisciplinary Thinking
What happens when a studio refuses to stay in just one lane? In this conversation, Johanna and Friedrich Gräfling of Gräfling share how their internationally shaped backgrounds and cross-disciplinary outlook have helped build a practice that moves fluidly between architecture, interiors, art, cultural programming and research. Shaped by international experiences across Maastricht, Paris, London, Frankfurt… Read More >
You’re Invited! Dining with Cultural Inspirations: Lois Norman, London Design Studio Lead, Ulster Carpets
Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail – from the enchanting venue to the eclectic guest list – reflects the passions and inspirations that have shaped your creative life and work. In this joyful feature, we step into the mind of London Design Studio Lead, Lois Norman at Ulster Carpets, to explore her ultimate… Read More >
No.1 Ancoats Green – Fostering Community
No.1 Ancoats Green is the first site to complete under This City, Manchester City Council’s housing development company. Photography: Gavin Stewart The scheme, by Manchester-based Buttress Architects, delivers 119 thoughtfully designed apartments across two buildings, comprise of 28 one-bedroom and 91 two-bedroom homes, along with 10 contemporary townhouses – 8 with three bedrooms and 2… Read More >
Elemental contrasts: Heathfield & Co’s SS26 New Collection
Rooted in the raw beauty of the natural world, Heathfield & Co’s SS26 lighting collection celebrates elemental contrasts – fluid silhouettes inspired by water set against the grounding presence of natural stone. Heathfield & Co design and manufacture timeless lighting for modern living. They understand the delicate balance between form and function, which is why… Read More >
New Recyclable Rail Seat Technology Trialled on Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway is trialling an innovative new rail seat technology on its Exeter to Exmouth and Paignton route, as part of ongoing work to explore sustainable and durable alternatives for future rolling stock. Spinks, was launched in 2009 as the innovation hub of luxury mattress manufacturer Harrison Spinks, and since then has become the leading… Read More >
A Conversation Between: Jim Biddulph & Micaella Pedros
Designer Micaella Pedros has built her practice through playful yet purposeful inventions of material wastestreams. Working between material research and socially driven design, her projects often begin with overlooked resources and end with new possibilities for making. Micaella Pedros Whether she is transforming discarded plastic bottles into structural joints or collaborating with communities to develop… Read More >