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Surface Design Awards 2026: Now Officially Open With New Judging Format Revealed
The Surface Design Awards 2026 are now open for entries, launching with exciting new categories and a refreshed judging format. Now in their 14th year, the awards continue to champion the very best in architecture, design, and manufacturing—shining a spotlight on material excellence and design innovation from the UK and around the globe. SDS (Surface… Read More >
Bespoke by Havwoods: Wood Without Limit
Leaders in premium wood surfaces, Havwoods continue to showcase the potential of ‘Bespoke by Havwoods’ – a concept, not a collection, created to transform bold ideas into beautifully crafted spaces. From custom plank sizes and patterns to intricate design panels and distinctive surface finishes, Bespoke gives designers, architects and homeowners the freedom to refine every… Read More >
Hansgrohe & AXOR’s Bathroom Designer of the Year Award: Top Tips on a Prize Winning Entry
Erika Dodds, Channel Marketing Manager for Showroom Trade at Hansgrohe UK & Ireland shares some of the critical points to consider as the company looks forward to reviewing entries for its inaugural Bathroom Designer of the Year competition. With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as… Read More >
Local Landmark Rejuvenated: Royal Nawaab Pyramid & Newmor Wallcoverings
The iconic Stockport glass pyramid, referred to locally as the 7th wonder of the world stood empty for almost seven years, before its £15M transformation, to create the spectacular Royal Nawaab Pyramid, a world-class banqueting and dining destination. Royal Naawab Entrance Hall This ambitious development was led by award-winning restaurant group Royal Nawaab in collaboration… Read More >
Hospitality with Vision: DV8 Designs at the Heart of the Independent Hotel Show 2025
The Independent Hotel Show is back at Olympia London on 6–7 October 2025, ready to welcome the luxury and boutique hotel community for two days packed with inspiration, ideas, and networking. Sponsored by James Hallam Insurance Brokers, the show is all about celebrating the very best in independent hospitality and giving hoteliers fresh ways to… Read More >
Holistic Design: Libra on the Interior Trends Shaping Autumn–Winter 2025
When exploring interior trends, it is important to take a holistic view, one that considers how product design, material choices and colour palettes connect to form spaces that are cohesive and joyful. Looking at trends in this way helps designers and businesses create commercially successful environments that resonate with users and leave a lasting impression. With… Read More >
Black Ivy Design: A Lounge Like No Other – Where ’70s Speakeasy Vibes Meet Modern Luxury
“Slip into something a little more luxurious…” This year’s Independent Hotel Show London (in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers) invites you to escape the buzz and sink into the reimagined Members Lounge by Leanne Armstrong, Founder & Creative Director at Black Ivy Design. Think rich textures, mood-making lighting, and a glamorous whisper of the ’70s,… Read More >
Sustainable Disruption: How Jane Abernethy Is Building a Net Positive Future at Humanscale
As Humanscale prepares to launch its latest CSR report, in a candid and deeply insightful conversation, Design Insider’s Alys Bryan sat down with Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Humanscale, to explore her remarkable journey from industrial design to leading one of the most ambitious sustainability programmes in the commercial furniture industry. Jane brings a… Read More >