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Knot by JANUS et Cie
In line with our outdoor space focus this month we would like to introduce Knot: An Intricate, Macramé-Inspired Collection by JANUS at Cie… Knot is a flexible seating and lounge collection well suited for an array of outdoor spaces—whether a patio poolside at home or abroad, or a casual cafe or hotel balcony.As the name suggests,… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Michael Freedman from Innovations Inc. [MATERIAL: CORK]
This months material theme is Cork and Innovations Wallcoverings, Inc. was a company discovered at 2017’s BDNY that uses this material. They were the first design studio to explore and create cork wallcoverings that were suitable for commercial interiors in 1999. At BDNY we saw their first ever cork wallcoverings that have been digitally printed. We sat down… Read More >
Review: The BCFA Manchester BBQ Networking
The BCFA is the British association for manufacturers, suppliers and designers for the contract furnishings industry. Design Insider works alongside the BCFA to promote its members who are accredited to make sure they reach the highest standards in manufacture and business practice. On Wednesday 11th July The BCFA held our Summer BBQ at the stunning Great… Read More >
Dr Lynn Jones: Understanding a graduate’s hidden costs
During July Design Insider has been focused on graduates, we have loved sharing examples of the truly excellent work created by the UK’s 2018 graduate cohort which you can enjoy here and here. Dr Lynn Jones was my course leader when I completed the MA Furniture Design course at Buckinghamshire New University, she had a… Read More >
The ever-flowing history of paint
Like many of the materials we’ve already focused on this year, paint is another that we have a very deep connection with as a species. The early origins of paint takes us back 100,000 years, when Ochre was used to make a paint-like mixture to adorn the walls of caves. Since its inception, paint has… Read More >
Liso Collection Extended by The Isle Mill
BCFA member The Isle Mill’s signature Liso collection has grown from forty-nine to seventy-five colours; with forty-one brand new, compelling and vibrant shades. The Isle Mill’s iconic, luxurious wool sateen boasts a new, inspirational and striking collection of bold colours: dusty pinks, warm reds, earthy greens, deep blues and sophisticated naturals. Liso offers an exquisite,… Read More >
New look and new collection by Edmund Bell
Edmund Bell is pleased to introduce their new brand identity, developed in-line with their positioning as a key partner in the global interior furnishings sector – And with this comes the launch of SOHO CLUB their latest collection… Established in 1855 and with a long heritage as a major supplier of fabrics, Edmund Bell’s new… Read More >
Hotel Indigo, Durham
Hotel indigo has just opened its new venue in Durham, set in a Grade II listed building, the latest Hotel Indigo welcomes guests into a world of Victorian luxury… The interior is lined with stunning brass etchings, marble tiles adorn the floors and stained glass dapples the light in the Rotunda bar. Rooms are decorated… Read More >