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Newmor’s Terrazzo and Woven Backgrounds
In December, Newmor introduced three new designs to their collection. The BCFA member’s collection shows textured backgrounds, on-trend prints and smart tailored embosses in contemporary, useable colourways. All are commercial quality wide-width fabric backed vinyl wallcoverings suitable for high traffic areas. [Click to discover Newmor on our Product Finder] Seminato is Newmor’s take on the terrazzo look…. Read More >
SitStand Desk to promote wellbeing by Lee and Plumpton
We all know that to make a difference to our general health and wellbeing we need to keep moving. With a sit stand desk even 10 minutes of standing will bring benefits to your day, but aiming for 20-30 minutes in every hour is a great target to reach. Lee and Plumpton, who are BCFA… Read More >
Studio Morison’s nomination: Berrington Hall
The shortlist for this year’s Surface Design Awards consists of an impressive 43 projects across seven categories, each entry an exemplary example of creative and innovative use of materials and lighting in both interior and exterior schemes. Some projects won nominations across several categories, resulting in 48 finalists. As proud media sponsors of the Surface Design Show Design Insider were… Read More >
Bed and Headboard Regulations: Hypnos
Craig Scott Technical Development Engineer, from international hospitality bed manufacturer Hypnos Contract Beds, comments on the important bed regulations designers need to know about for the contract industry. 1. What should a designer know about the difference between domestic and contract specifications? In the UK, the requirements for domestic upholstered furniture differ to those of… Read More >
Sketch Series: Peter Gomez
At Sleep + Eat in November we had the exclusive opportunity to see a preview of Zoffany’s latest collection, Zoffany Icons. We spoke with Peter Gomez, Head of Design for the Zoffany studio, about the design and development process behind the collection. Zoffany Icons was launched alongside all Style Library Brand SS19 collections at Heimtextil last week. In this… Read More >
Flexible desks for flexible settings: TC Office
From the smallest studio to the largest call centre, TC Office have created a Bench configured to meet every need. Design Insider spoke with Alex Worswick, Brand and Marketing Manager, who discussed the company and product portfolio that is suitable for most offices. TC Bench sell exclusively through their network of dealers who cover a range… Read More >
Harrison Spinks’ Innovation Centre Grand Opening
Paula Nickolds, Managing Director of John Lewis, was the guest of honour at the official opening of Harrison Spinks’ £2.5 million Innovation Centre at its headquarters and manufacturing site in Leeds in December. The Innovation Centre houses the company’s development engineering team, Sleep lab, management, sales, IT, purchasing, customer services, finance and marketing teams and… Read More >
Panaz goes Vintage!
Leading designer, manufacture and stockist of FR fabrics, Panaz, brings you Vintage: a richly aesthetic and refined faux-leather suitable for high demand environments in the hospitality, healthcare or workspace sectors. As with other Panaz faux-leathers, Vintage incorporates the latest in fabric technology to achieve a market-leading range of contract performance, including Acryltron coating for stain… Read More >