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Corian – the premiere choice
Wash basins, sinks and troughs made from Corian® Solid Surface have long proved to be the perfect resource for bathroom, cloakroom and kitchen design, whether in the residential or the commercial sector. Now CDUK, the exclusive distributor of Corian® in the UK and Ireland, has put together a specially ‘curated’ selection of sink and basin… Read More >
Janus et Cie uses signature Rio Benches
Visitors to Tysons Corner, Virginia are welcomed with a distinctive splash of colour. The shopping destination’s signature orange Rio Benches are designed exclusively for JANUS et Cie by the renowned multidisciplinary design firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios. The award-winning firm originally created the collection specifically for this installation, and the result is a truly eye-catching outdoor space. “The… Read More >
Updating The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
On 19th July the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published a long awaited response to the 2016 consultation on the future of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. The Government’s response does not provide a timescale for the introduction of changes, however, the BCFA along with its partners in the British Furniture… Read More >
Jim Biddulph & Katie Gillies in conversation
Shortly after Katie Gillies graduated from Leeds College of Art with her Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design degree in 2015 she was faced with a dilemma. The sort of dilemma that any proactive and driven student can only dream of. Retail mega brand Topshop had spotted her work and liked it so much that… Read More >
KI’s Postura+ collection revisited
KI’s iconic Postura+ collection of school seating products now includes a reverse cantilever option, offering schools even more variety when creating modern learning environments. Offering the ergonomic superiority of the Postura+ chair, this new addition to the range offers enhanced movement, coupled with the practicality of a reverse cantilever base. It safely stacks to 4… Read More >
Distinction Group provides for Holiday Inn, Bridgwater
The new and conveniently located Holiday Inn Express, Bridgwater opened this spring offering 138 guest rooms across five stories. The development also features a bar, restaurant and lounge area and benefits from excellent travel links to Bristol Airport and the West Country. Distinction Group was approached by Zeal Hotels to provide the furniture for all… Read More >
ONE: Gavin King
Continuing with our new series, we invited Gavin King to take part in ONE, where you can glimpse the passions, interests and unexpected choices of the individuals behind the UK’s design and manufacturing sectors. Gavin is the Director at SpaceInvader Design Ltd. He has 25 years’ experience of designing inspirational commercial environments for leading UK… Read More >
Edmund Bell’s Global Traveller Series
We continually draw inspiration from around the world, to capture a flavour of those countries with such diverse design influences. Within this Global Traveller series, BCFA member Edmund Bell are going to feature 11 different trends from around the world, and why they think they are worth drawing inspiration from when it comes to interior life and… Read More >