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Designing for BTR with Rachel Withey, Founding Partner of Ekho Studio

As the Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues its rapid growth, it’s clear that thoughtful, responsive design plays a crucial role in shaping spaces that meet market demands and foster meaningful community living. Few understand this better than Rachel Withey, Founding Partner of Ekho Studio — the award-winning creative consultancy she co-founded with Sarah Dodsworth… Read More >

17 April 2025

Introducing Dolce Vita Leathers: A New Chapter in Luxury for Sekers

Long celebrated for its expertise in high-performance textiles, Sekers has built a reputation as a trusted partner for designers and specifiers seeking premium, durable fabrics with a refined aesthetic. Now, the brand is turning a new page with the launch of Dolce Vita Leathers—its first real leather collection—marking an exciting expansion into the world of… Read More >

15 April 2025

Summer Party 2025: Commercial Interiors UK Unveils a Bold New Chapter

At Design Insider, we’re proud to be the official media partner of Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK)—the trade association for the UK’s commercial furnishing industry. CIUK plays a pivotal role in championing British manufacturers and suppliers, while also producing some of the industry’s most valuable events, networking opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives. One of their standout… Read More >

15 April 2025

Elevated Elegance: Sekers Unveils REY Velvet and STATEMENT Sheers for Sustainable, Luxurious Interiors

This spring, Sekers is proud to expand its extensive product range with two exciting new collections: REY, a luxurious cut velvet for contract upholstery, and STATEMENT, a sustainable sheer collection from FR-One. These collections blend elegance, functionality, and sustainability, catering to the demands of the hospitality, marine, and leisure markets. REY: Luxurious Cut Velvet for… Read More >

15 April 2025

Sustainability By Design

The Zollverein industrial complex in Essen, Germany, comprises of an imposing set of largely red brick and steel buildings and structures built in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was once a hive of heavy industry, driven by the coal mines within, but is now considered a monument to the Industrial Revolution with certain parts… Read More >

9 April 2025

A conversation between: Jim Biddulph & Sally Angharad

It’s safe to say that a lot has happened in the five years since I last interviewed colour, material and trend specialist Sally Angharad. Given the turbulent and uncertain nature of much of it, it’s arguably more important than ever that we understand how the big, earth-altering factors as well as the more subtle day-to-day… Read More >

9 April 2025

Spires Art: Redefining Design with Bespoke Glasswork

Spires Art brings walls to life with bespoke interior features and finishes that tell a story. With over 35 years of expertise, they are industry leaders in Art, Mirrors, Specialist Glass, Bespoke Feature Wallpaper, and Tailor-Made Internal Signage. Their custom designs transform interiors creating the perfect ambiance for commercial spaces.       Glass art… Read More >

9 April 2025