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How did you get into design?
In early July we were blown away by the Design Excellence presented by the UK’s 2016 graduates at New Designers. Meeting so many graduates on the cusp of their design careers made us want to learn more about the journeys which our BCFA members took into their design positions. We asked 15 designers: how did… Read More >
Product Watch: Skopos new collection ‘Northern Lights’
Colours from every part of the spectrum, in a range of contemporary textures, give this collection by Skopos it’s connection to the Northern Lights. With over 60 skus this Trevira CS collection is ideal for FR contract upholstery, contract drapery and bedding. This collection has been designed to provide ultimate flexibility for contract specifications, with… Read More >
GROHE: IBEROSTAR, MALLORCA
From this summer onwards the five star hotel, IBEROSTAR, in Playa de Palma will be home to the first GROHE Experience Suite in Mallorca. The new suite spa is located on the 7th floor of the hotel and allows guests to enjoy a spacious outdoor area with outstanding views of the local beaches. It has… Read More >
Flooring Innovation
Ahead of our BCFA Open event on the 26th & 27th October 2016 at Manchester Bridgewater Hall, we discuss innovation with BCFA members exhibiting at the event, Newhey and Johnson Tiles. Design Excellence Driven by Innovation in Sustainability BCFA Open exhibitor Newhey, a leading British manufacturer of contract carpets for the hotel, leisure and entertainment sector,… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts: Vivotto, France
Inside Out Contracts worked with French café and deli Vivotto on their new contemporary concept which includes modern interiors and a focus on natural and gluten free products. Set against raw concrete walls and large sun-lit windows, chic wooden Old School chairs and stools make up the café’s interior. Incorporating Vivotto’s colours red and green… Read More >
A decorative cue from Astro’s Versailles
Astro’s Versailles sees a modern heart within a body inspired by mid-century luxury. With mid-power LEDs for effective, even and energy-efficient illumination, and IP44 rating, it gives a subtly-decorative cue to the bathroom or any other space. Versailles is available in polished chrome and with clear glass rods. Bronze and antique brass finishes will be… Read More >
Charlotte James Furniture & Goddard Littlefair: The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
Charlotte James Furniture were delighted to be involved in The Gleneagles Hotel’s recent refurbishment programme to the bar, bedrooms and public areas. They were commissioned by design house Goddard Littlefair- as part of their work on the exciting refurbishment of around 30 bedrooms- and provided several items which reflect Gleneagles’ distinctly Scottish identity with a… Read More >
Iona Crawford for Newmor Wallcoverings
Newmor’s new collaboration brings Iona Crawford’s signature painterly style to the commercial market with a collection of 18 fabric backed vinyl wallcovering designs. Raised on a working farm in the Scottish countryside, Iona Crawford graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2007. Hailed as Vogue’s One to Watch in 2009, she quickly build a reputation… Read More >