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Pop-up Alfresco Dining
This month we are focussing on outdoor spaces and with that we look into the trend of temporary food & beverage stalls. Is this pop-up trend an emerging opportunity for hospitality focused brands? Over the the last few years we have seen street food take a more sophisticated approach and some have even been winning Michelin stars… Read More >
SONAR by Laufen
Launched in the UK in March 2018, the innovative new SONAR collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is the latest range from Swiss bathroom specialists Laufen… The unique and innovative new SONAR range includes thoughtfully and elegantly designed wall-hung washbasins, washbasin bowls and bathtub. Patricia Urquiola has taken SaphirKeramik further than ever to create a new… Read More >
A brand new look into BCFA member KOBE’S Essente Brand
BCFA member and luxury fabric specialist KOBE has recently released a new nine piece collection within its price-sensitive Essente brand. The company has a first class reputation for outstanding quality and innovative designs that reflect the trends of today in regards to fabrics, soft furnishings and wallcoverings. Kobe fabrics are distributed globally and used in both the… Read More >
All about Cork
As you may well be aware of by now, one of August’s themes has been Cork. The product – not the place. To celebrate this theme, we have featured Designer Michael Freedman speak about Cork usage in wallcoverings – the first ever cork wallcoverings that have been digitally printed on! Source: CorkQC About Cork Cork… Read More >
Barcelona by Chad Lighting
As part of our focus on Barcelona this month we contacted BCFA member Chad Lighting to discuss their Barcelona light: a distinctive table light with arched shaping in a contrasting leather colour. The table light offers different leather combinations, however the style remains the same. “Our creative team was inspired by Gaudi’s striking designs – you can see the… Read More >
Roman’s elegant new vintage inspired Victoriana bath screen
BCFA member Roman, leading international shower designer and manufacturer, has introduced a vintage inspired bath screen to their Victoriana collection. Roman’s collections include shower enclosures, bath screens, wetroom panels, walk-in enclosures, solid surface fabrication and shower trays. Being in the industry for over 31 years, they pride themselves in the fact that their foundation is… Read More >
SKETCH SERIES: Suki, by Janus et Cie
For this month’s sketch series, we thought we would have a conversation with Janice Feldman, CEO of Janus et Cie. BCFA member Janus et Cie has inspired, influenced and delivered for decades accessories, textiles and furniture for both indoors and outdoors – outdoors being one of the themes of this month. We asked Janice Feldman specifically about her Suki… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Daniel Whitlock, Head of Creative at Stark Carpet
Palm patterns have been a huge trend this year and BCFA members, Stark Carpet are right on trend with their Geo-Palm hand-tufted collection… Inspired by the city of Barcelona, a focus for us this month, Daniel Whitlock , Head of Creative at Stark International created the latest collection – Geo-Palm. ‘Geo-Palm’ is the new hand tufted… Read More >