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Manchester City Announces Partnership with Silentnight
Manchester City and Silentnight, a BCorp organisation and the UK’s most trusted sleep brand, have announced a new partnership. The agreement will see Silentnight become the Club’s Official Sleep Partner. Silentnight Group is the home of the most trusted sleep brands in the bed industry, including Silentnight Beds, the UKs leading sleep brand and Serta,… Read More >
Joyful Spaces: Grosvenor House, Parklane – Melis Duran
Outside our homes, the commercial spaces we inhabit daily should do more than just function – they should enrich our lives and spark joy. Our new Joyful Spaces series will form a collection of inspiring spaces, chosen by designers and professionals who share their personal connections to the places that brighten their days. Each article in this… Read More >
SpaceInvader completes five-storey office interior for Virgin Media O2 in Manchester
Designers SpaceInvader have completed a nearly 50,000 sq ft office interior for Virgin Media O2 across five floors of Island, the new, 10-storey, 100,000 sq ft, net zero carbon workspace on John Dalton Street in Manchester’s central business district. The building, completed in late 2024 for developer HBD, was designed by architects Cartwright Pickard with… Read More >
Introducing the Sunburst Dining Chair: A New Classic in Contract Seating
Taylor’s Classics has unveiled its latest design, the Sunburst Dining Chair, a refined addition to its exclusive Traditional Classics collection. The chair combines the bold elegance of Art Deco with the durability required for commercial interiors. Drawing inspiration from the bold geometry and refined craftsmanship of the Art Deco era, a style that emerged in… Read More >
Commercial Interiors UK Annual Directory 2026 Launches as a Leading Resource for Commercial Interior Suppliers and Industry Insight
The Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) Annual Directory 2026 has officially launched, marking a renewed statement of intent from the trade association and a clear signal of confidence in the strength of the commercial interiors sector. While the publication continues to serve as a trusted sourcing resource, connecting designers, specifiers and operators with over 200 Accredited… Read More >
Redefining Leadership, Opportunity and Inclusion in Commercial Design
Design Insider spoke with four designers whose perspectives are shaped by both practice and personal experience: Tatiana Sheveleva, Owner at CHAPI Design; Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal at OCCA; Ana Moisin, Founder and Creative Director at Anamo Design Studio; and Rachel Trippier, Studio Director at f.r.a. Together, they share candid reflections on mentorship and sponsorship,… Read More >
International Women’s Day 2026 – Sharing the Load: Reimagining Parenthood in the Built Environment
International Women’s Day on 8th March has long created space for important conversations around equality, leadership and the realities of balancing career progression with family life. Parenthood, in particular, has historically been positioned as part of the women’s narrative, however, this conversation widened the breadth of the discussion. Prompted by International Women’s Day, chapmanbdsp brought… Read More >
Bringing a Lakeland Icon Back to Life: The King’s Arms, Hawkshead
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District’s historic village of Hawkshead, The King’s Arms has re-emerged as a beautifully reimagined traditional free-house… one that honours its storied past, while embracing contemporary hospitality and craft-led design. The 17th Century coaching inn, long cherished by locals and visitors alike, underwent an extensive and sensitive renovation, reopening… Read More >