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Q&A with Abbotsford’s Julian Smith
Following on from Abbotsford’s new fabric collection launch, Design Insider had the chance to speak with Sales Director, Julian Smith, about what Abbotsford have been up to, the inspiration behind their new collection and how they work with designers on their bespoke projects. You can view their latest collection here, and keep an eye out… Read More >
Career Profile: Ben Pressley, Senior Interior Designer at align
When we heard that London based Interior Design studio align had a new member of their team we were eager to find out more! For the next article in our Career Profile series we speak with Ben Pressley, Senior Interior Designer at align with a hope that you will find aspects of his career journey… Read More >
Contract Furnishing Group: Amante Bar and Secret Garden, Carlisle
Situated in the heart of Carlisle city centre, Amante Bar and Secret Garden is an exciting new addition to the city’s vibrant social scene. What was once a famous hotel frequented by the local great and good, was forced to close in 2006. It has now been recently transformed into a new vibrant bar that… Read More >
BCFA Member of the Month: Roca
Design Insider is pleased to announce February’s Member of the Month, Roca. Kicking off the year with an exciting new collection, we caught up with David Bromell and discovered the inspiration behind the Ona collection, how Roca have been addressing sustainability throughout their manufacturing and some exciting new projects launching this year. [Find Roca on… Read More >
Millbrook Beds introduces NemoFlex™ – the future of sustainable sleep
Millbrook Beds announces the future of sustainable sleep with the invention of NemoFlex™ Technology – a trade-marked and unique encapsulated core spring system designed with the end-of-life of a mattress in mind. [Find Millbrook Beds on the BCFA Product Finder] Drawing upon 75 years of knowledge and experience in making mattresses, Millbrook Beds has created… Read More >
Why So Blue?
The Design Insider Wellbeing campaign launched in January, encouraging members to share how they address wellbeing in their own business and the sectors in which they operate. As an association, we believe in the power of working together, so were delighted to hear how three of our members decided to collaborate on a joint mood-board… Read More >
Review: Surface Design Show
After COVID delaying exhibitions for nearly 2 years, the Surface Design Show made its long awaited return at the Business Design Centre, London from 8th – 10th February 2022. With a clear focus on sustainability, the event provided designers and buyers with an educational two days, supported by a strong programme of talks, research and… Read More >
The 15 Minute Neighbourhood: Interview with Luke Tozer
Last month, I had the opportunity to visit the Workspace Design Show, where I heard a fascinating panel discussion on sustainable design within architecture. One of the guests on the panel was Luke Tozer, Director of Pitman Tozer Architects, who briefly mentioned the concept of the 15 minute neighborhood, which caught my attention. I was… Read More >