Latest Products
The Art of Restraint
Armani/Casa was doing quiet luxury long before it became a buzzword. Discover its latest collection in the Lelièvre Paris showroom.
Projects
More on the Floor
Nearly 100,000 waste plastic bottles went into the making of this supersized Jennifer Manners rug. See how it came together.
Personal Shopping Picks, Latest Products
White Hot
White metals such as aluminium, chrome and silver are staging a comeback. See how the showrooms are reflecting the mood.
The Edit
6 Tapestry-inspired Fabrics
Heritage-inspired tapestry fabrics bring opulence to interiors, while other brands are using the technique in a modern, graphic way.
Trend Stories, Latest Products
Design Direction: Teatro
Teatro is an ode to the theatre – think velvet drapes, gilded detailing and a sense of drama.
Events, Trend Stories
WOW!house 2026 Design Threads
WOW!house captures the zeitgeist, influencing design in the months and years ahead. Explore some of this year's recurring themes.
Events
People & Parties: WOW!gala 2026
See who toasted WOW!house 2026's opening gala night in aid of charity partner United in Design.
Trend Stories, Latest Products
Design Direction: Play
Play is all about design that celebrates quirky, colourful collections full of wit and imagination. See the edit here.
Showroom News
Independent Spirit
Step into The Specified’s expanded showroom, where tactile finishes, sculptural shapes and standout brands meet in a gallery-like space.
Trend Stories, Latest Products
Design Direction: Whisper
Whisper celebrates beauty in simplicity, function elevated through form, and the quiet artistry of the handmade. See the edit here.
Personal Shopping Picks, Latest Products
Call of the Sea
Head to the briny deep for design featuring ocean creatures, nautical knots and furniture inspired by fishing nets.
Projects
A House of Stories
At RDAI’s Maison Hermès in London, an ‘English eccentric’ spirit is brought to life with some Design Centre brands.
