Stone Re-formed
Artisans of Devizes' 'Reform' tiles are made from 60% recycled stone, blending a natural, tumbled appearance with a colour palette that's a few shades brighter than a solid stone.
Meet the Showroom: Modern British Kitchens
This new showroom is the place to truly appreciate craftsmanship up close, as well as all the other elements that make up the perfect bespoke kitchen, from clever storage ideas to beautiful materials and top-level appliances.
Tactility First
Texture meets technical mastery in Black Edition's latest releases for Romo, with bouclé, velvet, chenille and silk creating a sense of three dimensionality in fabrics, and grasscloth and raffia delivering a sophisticated look for wallcoverings.
A Victorian Villa Restored
Natascha Dartnall of ND Studios describes this Hertfordshire project as "a fresh modern take on a period property," incorporating her clients' existing treasures while introducing colour, pattern, warmth and practicality.
Gather Round
Interior designer Henry Prideaux and Jennifer Manners have collaborated on the 'Rondel' rug, inspired by art deco and Regency neoclassical architecture, and made from plastic water bottles.
Destination: Colour
Celebrating the link between creativity and far-flung destinations, Victoria + Albert Baths has released Wanderlust, a new palette inspired by travel.
Meet the Showroom: The Specified
"There’s a certain ambience that defines Australian style" – Vange Markou, founder of The Specified, explains how the Design Centre East showroom is bringing Antipodean brands to a wider audience.
Year-round Style
Originally designed by one of Italy's great 20th-century masters, Franco Albini, this 'Poltrona Bergère 1939' chair is new at Tollgard, from Italian outdoor furniture specialist Exteta.
Sculptural Lighting with a Story
Decorative lighting should look just as good when it is turned off as when it is on. Discover these new products that not only have strong, sculptural shapes, but an interesting story to tell.
Made to Perform
US brand Perennials has moved into a whole new category of premier high-performance fabrics with the launch of 'Hi 'n Dri', a vegan leather that can be used inside and out, from yacht decks to chic poolside terraces.
Natural Weave
"It would work equally well in a room with antiques as with contemporary art" – Emma Sims-Hilditch on her new rug with Tim Page Carpets, traditionally hand-woven in India.
Three New Lighting Collaborations to Know
Anticipating the Design Centre's Lighting by Design show, explore some of the latest lighting products from the showrooms, all of which have creative partnerships at their heart.
Designer Dioramas
To celebrate the launch its new antique brass matt finish, Samuel Heath has partnered with four leading interior design firms to create moodboards for its Design Centre showroom window.
Kinder for Contract
Belgian brand Omexco saw how the use of PVC and other virgin plastics was compromising the sustainability of contract wallcoverings, and has developed a new collection that is better for the environment.
The Velvet Hour
Alter Ego is a capsule collection of cut velvets from George Spencer Designs, with a sensuous and tactile feel, and a rich approach to colour.
Meet the Showroom: Robert Langford
Robert Knapp, founder of Robert Langford, explains more about his new Design Centre showroom – the British manufacturing success story behind the designs, and why "our service is unmatched in the industry, in my humble opinion..."
Fungi Future
Fashion designer Stella McCartney's interiors debut is a fungi-themed wallcovering for Cole & Son that has ambitions to push the sustainability agenda.
Riviera Revival
Nobilis' outdoor furniture and fabrics, designed by Humbert & Poyet, are a tribute to the golden age of the South of France in the 20th century.
Papers from the Past
Watts' Bodley Papers collection of wallcoverings pays homage to four 19th-century designs, digitally printed from the Victorian pearwood blocks to preserve all the subtleties of the originals.
The New Language of Workplace Design
Interior design studio Kitesgrove transforms a listed Mayfair townhouse into an enviable office with a distinctly domestic feel, sourcing from many of the Design Centre's showrooms to fulfil its creative brief.
Melting Pot
Brunschwig & Fils' latest collection is inspired by Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a sumptuous meeting point of old and new, and east and west.
Imperial Grandeur
Milan-based American designer Eric Egan has created a sumptuous passementerie collection for Houlès that mirrors his own layered, glamorous aesthetic, and was partly inspired by the work of Fabergé.
The Ultimate Resource
Ralph Lauren Home has opened its first stand-alone showroom, a 250 sqm space that offers the most comprehensive presentation of the brand’s home collections in Europe.
A New Name in Leather
Altfield has launched an in-house line of leathers, with 12 different products suitable for every situation, from soft nubuck to leathers with textured, pearlescent and patinated finishes.
The Playful Pendant
David Hunt Lighting's 'Scallop' pendant is a light for those who love to have fun with colour. The spun-metal shade features a hand-painted scallop edge, creating a two-tone effect, while a bespoke colour service means that it can be made in practically any combination.
Cocktail Hour
Come for cocktail hour in the company of Rubelli: the Italian decorating house has launched a collection of outdoor fabrics that are all named after popular drinks, reflecting the playful nature of the fabrics themselves.
Industrial Enterprise
Two new controls have been added to Samuel Heath's Bauhaus-inspired Landmark range, both of which capitalise on the brand's strong manufacturing capabilities.
Creative Curators
It's called "cross-collecting" – the art of bringing together objects from across styles and eras to create an interior that looks like it has evolved over time. It's a defining feature of many of the WOW!house rooms, where an astonishing breadth of objects are on show.
Exploring the Fifth Wall
Don’t forget to look up as you tour the WOW!house – designers have lavished detail on the so-called ‘fifth wall’ and decorated the ceiling with stylish alternatives to a plain painted finish.
Climate Leadership for Jacaranda
Jacaranda Carpets & Rugs is taking a raft of measures to ensure that the business will halve its greenhouse gases by 2030 – and be carbon neutral by 2040. Find out how it will meet its pledge here.
