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Taylor’s Classics in The Bailiwick, Windsor
A quintessential British Pub! The Bailiwick Free House is nestled on the gates of the Windsor Great Park and Virginia Water Lake, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the ancient deciduous woodland, a popular destination for locals and visitors in the area. It has recently re-opened (back in March 2021) under the new leadership of Steven… Read More >
Good, Better, Best – Phoenix Wharf helps Bristol retailer ‘Better Food’
Bristol-based hospitality and retail designers Phoenix Wharf have just completed a new store and café-deli for local ethical foodie heroes ‘Better Food’, who first set up their independent organic, local and ethical food business 30 years ago, starting out supplying veg boxes in the city. The business, which employs over 100 people passionate about food,… Read More >
The Benefits of Reupholstering Furniture With Yarwood Leather
The art of reupholstering furniture is truly remarkable, taking something old and bringing a new lease of life to the piece. Speaking to those who know the art best, we’re taking a look at the benefits of choosing to reupholster furniture rather than buy new. [Find Yarwood Leather on BCFA Product Finder] Trust in the furniture The Phil… Read More >
World Architecture Festival Reveals Winner of GROHE Water Research Prize
Researchers from Techlab laboratory, based at Shiraz University in Iran, have won a £10,000 research prize to investigate how air humidity and rainfall can be used to aid indoor thermal comfort in arid regions, inspired by water absorption methods observed in the Namib desert beetle. The Water Research prize is funded by GROHE and is… Read More >
MILLIKEN & COMPANY ANNOUNCES CARBON-NEUTRAL FLOORING PORTFOLIO
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announces a new milestone in its ongoing sustainability journey. All Milliken carpet, luxury vinyl tile and entryway tile products around the globe are now carbon neutral, offsetting carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits. This announcement, which anchors Milliken’s Flooring Business’s M/PACT initiative,… Read More >
MATERIAL SOURCE STUDIO, A WORLD CLASS PRODUCT & MATERIALS HUB
Material Source Studio has opened its doors, offering architects and designers in the North West the opportunity to immerse themselves in ‘beautifully useful’ products and materials. The first of its kind in the UK, the 15,000sqft studio is situated in the Grade II listed Hanover Building in NOMA. Set across two levels, it features a… Read More >
RHA Furniture at Champneys, Mottram Hall
Situated in the idyllic village of Mottram St Andrew, the elegant countryside estate of Mottram Hall is a fantastic place to stay. The beautiful hotel in Cheshire is fantastically located, just 6 miles from Macclesfield train station and 7 miles from Manchester airport, making this an accessible option for many. This was a large project… Read More >
Trend Report – Hospitality Interiors Experience (HIX)
This is the event we have been waiting for! We have enjoyed this event’s bold graphics for the last 2 years and as soon as you arrived at the Hospitality Interiors Experience (HIX) you knew you were going to experience an event with a unique outlook on the hospitality sector. ‘The BCFA had over 40… Read More >