Posts Tagged: Flooring
Strawberry Collaborates with Bjelin as Flooring Partner
Bjelin is thrilled to be chosen as one of the flooring suppliers for Strawberry, a leading hotel operator with hotels across Scandinavia and the Baltics. This partnership, which has already seen the installation of Bjelin flooring at several Strawberry projects, paves the way for stylish, durable flooring solutions tailored to meet the high demands of… Read More >
Alternative Flooring Makes a Stripe Statement at Decorex 2025
Alternative Flooring is stepping boldly into Decorex 2025 with its most playful launch yet: the Wool Candy Stripe Collection – a joyful celebration of stripes brought to life with colour, character, and irresistible texture in 100% wool. Known for doing things differently underfoot, Alternative is set to make a statement with three distinctive designs: Pinwheel,… 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 >
Column: Tiled Flooring Requirements 101 – For Busy Specifiers!
Commercial floors are a minefield! I’ve learnt to start every conversation with performance related to the project, followed by beauty of the product. Here’s a few key points to keep in mind on every project when you are looking into your next space: 1. Slip resistance: UK HSE guidance requires a Pendulum Test Value ≥… Read More >
Championing Future Talent: How Balsan Is Investing in the Next Generation of Commercial Design
At Balsan, thier belief has always been that design should not only respond to the present but actively shape the future. That means more than just creating beautiful flooring solutions — it’s about nurturing the next generation of creative minds who will transform the way their commercial spaces, hotels, and workplaces look and feel. This… Read More >
Bjelin’s Hardened Wood Flooring with Woodura® Technology Recognised by Domus as a Landmark Launch
Bjelin is proud to announce that its hardened wood flooring – powered by patented Woodura® technology – has been recognised by Domus as one of the company’s most successful product launches in the last ten years. Keith Howard, Commercial Director at Domus said: “The response from clients was outstanding right from the start. That energy fed directly into… Read More >
Column: Sustainability – Porcelain’s Quiet Super-power
When I am asked “what’s the embodied carbon of your products?”, my answer always starts at the source, the kiln. Porcelain manufacturers are making huge strides towards greener production. During many a lunchtime presentation, I am asked to break this down in more detail. My top example would be Iris Ceramica, who run Zero Emission… Read More >
Create. Collaborate. Specify. Introducing EGGER LONDON at One Dallington Street.
EGGER LONDON brings together three family owned companies – EGGER, CLEAF and BLUM – at One Dallington Street in Clerkenwell, London’s globally leading design community. Opening its showroom doors for the first time at the internationally renowned Clerkenwell Design Week in May, EGGER London welcomed over 1200 visits to experience its remarkable interior design transformation,… Read More >
Balsan Sets a New Industry Standard with Nexus & Nexus Bridge
Balsan, a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, is proud to unveil the expanded Nexus and Nexus Bridge carpet tile collections—now featuring 12 contemporary new colourways and an industry-first five-tile gradient transition system. This evolution redefines the creative potential of modular flooring in commercial and hospitality spaces. Introducing a Five-Tile Gradient System and… Read More >
Balsan Expands ELITE Collection with New Dryback 55 LVT Range
Balsan is proud to announce the latest evolution of its acclaimed ELITE collection with the launch of Dryback 55 LVT, a premium glue-down luxury vinyl tile range crafted to meet the demands of contemporary hospitality, commercial and workspace interiors. Designed for performance-driven environments without compromising on aesthetics, Dryback 55 LVT introduces 20 beautifully curated products… Read More >
Farmhouse flair defines NFU Mutual HQ with Amtico LVT
In the Warwickshire village of Tiddington, NFU Mutual’s headquarters has been reimagined through a three-phase breakout-space overhaul by Tom Franklin and Tess Johnson at D3 Design Ltd. Charged with weaving the insurer’s rural heritage into a modern workplace, the team turned to Amtico and its luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring to deliver both the rustic-chic… Read More >
Column: Porcelain Tiles – Pros & Cons
When I’m sitting with an architect/interior design and we discuss mood-board/design intent, porcelain is usually first out of my sample box, and for good reason. It is produced at higher temperatures and with denser materials than standard ceramics or other flooring products, which means water absorption sits at virtually zero, making it perfect for wet… Read More >
Amtico Brings Timeless Elegance to Heythrop Park
Set amid 440 acres of rolling Cotswold parkland, Heythrop Park Hotel is a Grade II* Listed manor house reborn for today’s luxury traveller. When Warner Leisure appointed DesignLSM to modernise the estate, the challenge was clear: honour the building’s 18th-century grandeur while crafting a contemporary hospitality experience. Amtico’s Signature and Spacia luxury vinyl tile (LVT)… Read More >