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On board with Chelsom
As well look into the the cruise sector this month we have taken the opportunity to speak with BCFA member Chelsom about their work in the Marine sector and two… Read More >
Flame retardant textiles for the maritime sector
This month our focus is the cruise sector, we took this opportunity to discuss textile requirements with Trevira CS. The special requirements relating to the safety of passengers on cruise… Read More >
What can different sectors learn from one another?
Knightsbridge Furniture is a UK based manufacturer of contract furniture that serves a number of sectors including; workplace, hospitality and healthcare. Due to the current COVID-19 crises the spotlight is… Read More >
SOCIAL DISTANCING IN STYLE: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO FLOORING DESIGN FOR THE CHANGED WORKPLACE
Milliken launches a design-led carpet tile collection to assist social distancing and promote mental and physical well-being in the workplace. [Find Milliken through BCFA Product Finder] To support the safety… Read More >
Q&A with Laura Taylor, Junior Contract Designer at ILIV
Laura Taylor has worked for BCFA member ILIV for over 4 years. In her role as Junior Contract Designer Laura works closely with Senior Designer Emily Arch, as part of… Read More >
How are you keeping in touch?
During this unprecedented time it is no longer possible to meet with clients face to face, so Design Insider spoke with our BCFA members to find the new ways in… Read More >
FOUR new upholstery ranges from Edmund Bell.
BCFA member Edmund Bell thought they would kick 2020 off with a bang and launch not one, but four new upholstery ranges: ELEGANCE, ELITE, MERIDIAN and VIRTUE. From chunky weaves… Read More >
10 Tips for Working from Home Successfully
During this unprecedented time many of us have found our selves unexpectedly working from home. After the initial upheaval we have all had time to settle in to our new… Read More >
Ulster Carpets Purchase Axfelt
Ulster Carpets is pleased to announce the acquisition of Axfelt, manufacturers of high quality and fully sustainable underlay. The purchase of this successful brand further demonstrates Ulster’s commitment to developing… Read More >
Heathfield & Co For The Principal Edinburgh, Charlotte Square
Heathfield & Co are renowned for their designs of the finest decorative lighting, working alongside expert artisans to create timeless pieces that radiate with simple elegance. Featured throughout iconic hotels… Read More >
Yarwood Leather: Behind the Design of Sleep & Eat 2019
Yarwood Leather offers an extensive range of world-class leathers and faux leathers, designed especially for seating applications. Bright tones and distressed leather look finishes bring a new approach to leather,… Read More >
Q&A with Alejandra Albarran: Room
When Alejandra Albarran, Director of Design and Innovation at ROOM, emailed us recently we leapt at the chance to ask her more about ROOM and the modern workplace. 1) Please… Read More >
HAPPINESS – THE CATALYST FOR GOOD DESIGN?
Well-being is at the core of Milliken’s design ethos and in an attempt to understand how design can affect our physical and mental well-being the flooring designer and manufacturer commissioned… Read More >