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New outdoor lighting from Astro, Bayville
Our evenings are becoming darker as we move further into Autumn, but the latest addition to the Astro Lighting portfolio will help bring a bit of light back into our lives…and outside spaces. A new addition to Astro’s comprehensive exterior lighting collection, the Bayville presents a versatile spike ground light that will look right at… Read More >
London Design Festival Line-Up
London Design Festival will be bustling with life from the 15th September right up to the 23rd September, with visitors exploring a range of special displays and installations, complemented by an extensive programme of events, daily tours and workshops. Don’t forget to share your event highlights with us @DesignInsider1! The London Design Festival comprises of… Read More >
Chelsom Light Up Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford
BCFA member Chelsom have collaborated with design team ICA to create a stylish urban lighting scheme that marries design and quality with the latest technology. Following the completion of The Point and Player & Media Centre, the 150-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground has further cemented the stadium’s reputation as an… Read More >
Working with Wood by Tim Gosling
Timber is our material focus during September. We spoke with British furniture designer Tim Gosling about his innovative use of timber alongside exciting inorganic materials. It was Tim’s material selection that caught the eye of of the Furniture Makers Company earning him a Bespoke Guild Mark for the Gosling carbon fibre lounge tub chair and a finalist in the… Read More >
What to expect at the Hotel and Leisure Show Dubai 2018
Introducing The Hotel Show, Dubai. Dubai has redefined the hospitality and leisure market for the region and the world, bringing innovation and new ideas to the sector. The Hotel & Leisure Show is making a comeback for its nineteenth edition, embracing an impressive hospitality portfolio. Don’t forget to share your event highlights with us @DesignInsider1! As the… Read More >
Sketch Series: Pure Morris
As custodians of William Morris’ original company, Morris & Co. uphold the aesthetic and ethos of their founder in everything that they do. For today’s collections they take inspiration from the archive and also from all aspects of Morris’ work to create new designs that sit alongside the classics, making them relevant for today whilst… Read More >
The story of wooden mouldings with Larson-Juhl
During September Design Insider will focus on wood and processes, what better opportunity could we find to speak with Larson-Juhl and discover more about how they process their timber mouldings! The process starts with the sawing of 60 year-old matured pine trees, with the wood then stored, climatised and taken through the kiln drying process. The… Read More >
Have a spring in your step with new Simply Kids mattresses
BCFA member JAY-BE have recently launched a ‘Simply Kids’ mattress range, holding properties that are both practical and suitable for everyday use. With a heritage dating back more than 100 years, they are award winning and FSC certified, supplying products to major retailers and contract customers throughout the world. Simply-Kids mattresses are designed specifically for children,… Read More >