Focus/24 Programme

Join Altfield to discover the Kohro World app, a sustainable digital tool that streamlines design and fabric selection for individual tastes, styles and needs. With the app, you can easily browse the Kohro collection and select fabrics for your projects, generate digital textile maps, share renderings, and much more.

Join Hector Finch and guest speakers Nina Campbell, OBE and Will Gompertz of the Sir John Soane’s Museum for a breakfast to preview new products launching during Focus/24. New pieces draw on strong classical design influences and make use of traditional manufacturing techniques modernised for the demands of today. Places limited.

Join Olivia Capaldi of House & Garden by The List and Charlie Bowles, director of Original BTC, as they explore the essential role of lighting in creating comfortable, elegant interiors. Gain insights into using lighting to design inviting spaces and preview exciting new additions to the Original BTC collection.

 Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge and discover the most talked-about product debuts at Focus/24 with a tour into the showrooms. 

To celebrate ABI Interiors’ third birthday in the UK, visit the showroom to enter a giveaway. Join a moodboard masterclass featuring the ‘Nelios Concrete’ basins and pedestals. Sessions last 30 minutes with no booking required, limited to four participants.

Join Artisans of Devizes and property developers Sherbourne Interiors for a panel talk, touching on Regency and Georgian residential design principles and insights into creating timeless properties and interiors.

Alex Dauley, founder of Alex Dauley, Romo’s Emily Mould, interior stylist Ali Brown and photographer Damian Russell discuss practical tips to achieve the perfect picture – and how to fully utilise those pictures.

Experience Kyoto to Tokyo in pursuit of finding the bliss in life. Understand the discipline of beauty, purity and peace with the Cole & Son artists who will be live painting. The ‘teatenders’ will show you the colours of matcha while you find your Zen viewing the new collection.

Guest speakers: Henry Holland and Claire Vallis, design director at Sanderson Design Group
Moderator: Ben Spriggs, editor in chief, ELLE Decoration

Step into the world of Henry Holland. In this special session explore his extraordinary journey from the fashion limelight to the pottery studio. Discover his aesthetic that feels artisanal, organic and effortless and explore the unique collaboration with Harlequin that has taken his cult-status ceramics and transformed them into a textural fabric and wallpaper collection. His skill at the pottery wheel and Harlequin’s obsession with colour blend in ways not seen before. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Join The English Home’s Samantha Scott Jeffries in conversation with Emma Sims Hilditch and GP & J Baker’s Ann Grafton and delve into their viewpoints on decorating with archival designs. How do archival designs stay relevant yet timeless in modern decorating, and what makes these timeless designs so suited to the trends of today?

While away an hour in the showroom enjoying a glass of fizz and learning the delicate art of gilding from the brilliant Tigermoth craftspeople. Gild your very own brass ‘Moth’ wall decor to take away. Places strictly limited.

Join a panel discussion celebrating the fusion of outdoor and indoor design with insights from industry leaders Arteriors’ CEO John Hart, Selina McCabe, senior associate at Winch Design, interior designer Peter Staunton and Beverley Bayes, creative director of Sparc Studio. This event also marks the launch of Arteriors’ first outdoor collection and provides invaluable advice on how to incorporate it into spaces.

Get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made, with a tour of some of the House Guests in the Design Avenue. Adding an extra layer of creativity to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/24.

Join a dynamic discussion panel featuring Özge Öztürk and Alexandre Simeray of OZA Design and Pavoni Luxury Leather. The panel will delve into the innovative uses of leather in interior design, showcasing creative collaborations and trends. Discover how these industry leaders are redefining luxury with leather in interior design.

Join a panel discussion featuring Simpson’s Alex Yardy, Lee Lovett from The Soho Lighting Company, and leading interior designers Christian Bense and Geraldine Apponyi. They will discuss emerging metallic trends and the appeal of textured hand finishes.

Following the main stage talk, Harlequin and Henry Holland invite you to join them for drinks and to experience the new fabric and wallpaper collection, blending Harlequin’s obsession with colour and Henry’s passion for nerikomi in clay work across interpretive patterns and organically formed designs.

Want to use colour and print with confidence in your own home? Join Appreciation Project’s interior designer Natasha Lyon for a moodboard masterclass and create your very own room scheme design with an array of paint and fabric swatches. Hosted by Focus/24 House Guest Franquemont, featuring the brand’s latest Bloomsbury collection.

Join renowned designer Wendy Cushing as she demonstrates the historic art of creating handmade passementerie. Gain an insight into the artisan techniques and creativity of tassel making while enjoying a glass of fizz.

Laura Normanton, executive editor of House & Garden, chats to David Herbert, founder of David Seyfried Ltd, about his 40 years in furniture. He will discuss David Seyfried’s new pieces launching at Focus/24, brand building and how to keep relevant, changes he has seen in design, advertising, media and milestones along the way.

Lincrusta invites Hare & Humphreys, one of Britain’s leading specialists in painting, gilding and decoration to transform Lincrusta x Morris & Co. ‘Fruit’ linseed wallcovering using cordoba leather style treatments. Throughout the day watch the exquisite evolution through gilding and layering of specially created paints, culminating in a Q&A at 2pm.

On its 150 year anniversary Watts 1874 is collaborating with Eastnor Castle where next-generation chatelaine Imogen Hervey-Bathurst is leading her family home into a vibrant new era. Discover how Imo and Fiona Flint, Watts 1874’s creative director, combine a creative vision that embraces authenticity, imagination and friendships.

In 2009, Fischbacher 1819 was the first manufacturer to create curtain and upholstery fabrics made from recycled PET and remnants from the fashion industry with the Benu Recycled collection. This talk by Günther Leek will explore how the collection beautifully combines sustainability, aesthetics and design in textiles and carpets, and explain why the collection is still a pivotal part of the portfolio.

Oficina Inglesa launches a new collection in collaboration with Spanish interior designer Lorenzo Castillo. Meet the designer and discover timeless furniture, made by master craftsmen using traditional skills that highlight his discerning eye and expertise as a former antiques dealer.

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Guest speakers: Rui Ribeiro, founder of Rui Ribeiro Studio, Claire Sá, co-founder of De Rosee Sa; Tim Gosling, founder of Gosling; and Marie Karlsson, creative and managing director of Cole & Son
Moderator: Sarah Spiteri, global brand director and group editor in chief, Homes & Gardens

Designers are often credited with a particular aesthetic, but to what extent is it shaped by influences, both geographical and cultural? Join a renowned international panel as they discuss how a blend of culture, history and global panoramas has informed and inspired their work. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Taylor Howes’ Karen Howes and Jane Landino are lauching a sister brand, Howes & Landino, and to celebrate 30 successful years in business, they have collaborated with internationally renowned carpet and rug specialists Stark Carpet on a range of 30 rugs. Join a panel discussion where they will reveal more, including the inspiration behind the collection, rooted in the studio’s love of textures, shapes and form.

Join Colony by Casa Luiza for a special Spanish wine tasting co-hosted by renowned wine merchants, Jeroboams. Casa Luiza’s newest Spanish brand, Güell Lamadrid, will be presenting its beautiful new collection over some special wines.

Step into Arte’s Green House and join the team for a botanical cocktail while you discover the latest collaboration with Moooi, featuring innovative wallcoverings adorned with a plethora of magical creatures that have created a wondrous and tactile world amid their chosen greenery.

Guest speakers: Joanna Wood, Fi Crole and Sophie Eadie, co-founders of Eadie & Crole
Moderator: Samantha Scott Jeffries, editor of The English Home

When it comes to designing your home, there are some decorating tricks that can transform a scheme. From creating the illusion of space, enhancing natural light or maximising architectural details, learn how to add impact and magic to interiors with paint effects, mirrors and much, much more.

Join the David Hunt Lighting team for a special demo and workshop that explores the versatility of resin, a key component at the heart of many of the brand’s lighting designs. Try your hand at painting your own resin leaf to take home, with refreshments served. Spaces are limited.

Interior designers can successfully transform a country house – but few can do so in a way that respects its history while also creating a modern home. Interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen and rug designer Jennifer Manners explore striking the balance of old and new with Giles Kime, executive editor of
Country Life.

Welcome to a life of glamour and style. Join Phillip Jeffries to celebrate House of PJ, the new Fall 2024 collection, 16 timeless looks with fashionable twists that achieves icon status. Enjoy truffles, bubbles and endless design inspiration as they redefine the walls.

The Rug Company invites designers to an exclusive cocktail hour preview of artist Dale Chihuly’s new collection, Masterpieces II. This collection celebrates Chihuly’s signature techniques, characterised by bold colour, form and movement. Guests can unwind and explore these stunning designs in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.

Join Jane Landino of Howes & Landino, Angela Murray of Quote & Curate and Rachael Hymas of Graphenstone, as they explore and discuss sustainable paints – what they are, their benefits for design and how to use them. Chaired by Beatrix Perks of Positive Luxury, this event celebrates the launch of Howes & Landino x Graphenstone’s paint collection.

Join Altfield to discover the Kohro World App, a sustainable digital tool that streamlines design and fabric selection for individual tastes, styles and needs. With the app, you can easily browse the Kohro collection and select fabrics for your projects, generate digital textile maps, share renderings and much more.

Renowned interior designer and podcaster, Kate Watson-Smyth will share her key design principles to achieve her inimitable style and aesthetic, with a focus on her new villa in Turin. The talk will cover a range of topics including incorporating colour, personalisation, adding pattern, layering neutrals and bringing the outdoors in.

Giles Kime of Country Life will discuss the role and importance of decorative lighting in both classic and contemporary design with interior designers Emma Pocock and Sarah Peake of Studio Peake, Jo Mann of Light House Designs and Richard Smith, new product development design lead at Vaughan.

 Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge and discover the most talked-about product debuts at Focus/24 with a tour into the showrooms. 

Gallotti&Radice invites architects and design lovers to an exciting workshop where participants will have the opportunity to explore and experience the brand’s most unique product finishes and create a personalised gift. Through a profound link between tradition, innovation and experimentation, glass is moulded to highlight its different souls.

Orla Collins from award-winning interior design studio Purple Design will take you behind the scenes to explore the challenges and human foibles that are part and parcel of delivering awe-inspiringly fabulous projects on a grand scale.

Forbes & Lomax invites you to a talk on colour by Little Greene’s colour specialist, Simon Hutchinson. Artist Melissa Wickham will be demonstrating how to integrate Forbes & Lomax’s Painted range of switches and sockets into a decorative scheme using Little Greene colours.

Bidisha Sinha, associate director of Zaha Hadid Architects, will give exclusive insights into the globally renowned architecture firm’s approach to innovation within design, through selected projects. In conversation with Grant Pierrus, she will expand on how the external shell and the design of internal spaces within a building are intrinsically linked from conception to completion.

Join ELLE Decoration’s Clare Sartin in discussion with Kirkby Design’s Clare Leith and renowned colourist Tekla Evelina Severin, and discover ways to innovate through colour.

Join David Harris, director of fabrics at Andrew Martin, and renowned interior designer Sophie Paterson for an insightful panel talk on the secrets to creating meaningful design collaborations with longevity.

Guest speakers: Russell Sage; Nicolò Castellini Baldissera; Katharine Pooley; and James Kandutsch, CEO of Studio Indigo
Moderator: Charlotte Abrahams, interiors writer and editor

As travel and hotel occupancy rebound, the role of design has become increasingly important in creating unforgettable experiences. Join an international panel of experts as they discuss how, in a competitive market, the most inviting destinations are adapting to meet the needs of a 21st century guest. Discover new approaches to hospitality and why characterful, storied spaces that embody a warm welcome and a sense of place leave a lasting impression. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Join Homes & Garden’s Jo Bailey in conversation with renowned interior designer Joanna Plant and GP & J Baker’s Ann Grafton and discover how to create truly layered spaces that are conceived, curated and refined to maximise comfort and effortlessly enhance the architecture of the building and lifestyle of the owners.

While away an hour in the showroom enjoying a glass of fizz and learning the delicate art of gilding from the brilliant Tigermoth craftspeople. Gild your very own brass ‘Moth’ wall decor to take away. Places strictly limited.

Experience Kyoto to Tokyo in pursuit of finding the bliss in life. Understand the discipline of beauty, purity and peace with the Cole & Son artists who will be live painting. The ‘teatenders’ will show you the colours of matcha while you find your Zen viewing the new collection.

Fiona Blake of Brighton-based A Shade Above will share the most suitable fabrics to use for different types of shades, and the handmade process involved in crafting them, including techniques such as intricate pleating and embellishments using feathers and bows.

Casa Luiza is excited to welcome a new, Italian brand Jannelli & Volpi to the showroom. A leader in design and production of wallcoverings worldwide with innovation, tradition and creativity combined, it brings a diverse brand offering including Armani Casa and Missoni. Join the team for a specialist olive oil tasting session, meet senior management and learn more about the company.

Join a crucial conversation on sustainability practices within the design world with Antonia Claudie and Soie de Lune, both brands that are represented in the UK by George Spencer Designs. Hosted by sustainability forum The Green Room, the talk will cover how they approach textile production to respect both people and planet.

Get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made, with a tour of some of the House Guests in the Design Avenue. Adding an extra layer of creativity to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/24. 

Join renowned interior designer and tastemaker Andrea Benedettini as he shares top tips on how to throw a dinner party of his dreams. From a fantasy guest list to playlists to set the mood, discover joyful ways to dress the table by layering china and glassware, and learn the secret ingredients to hosting a night to remember.

Discover how to make gardens and interiors work together. Tabi Jackson Gee, garden designer writer and founder of Them Outdoors, and George Townsin, director at Studio George, engage in a lively conversation, sharing insights on how to make interior and garden design complement and augment each other. Prepare to gain new outside-in perspectives. Hosted by Focus/24 House Guest Franquemont.

In this unique collaborative talk between Casamance and Argile, colour specialist and consultant Fiona de Lys will explore how to enhance interior spaces with the colours of nature. Fiona will share her fascinating colour methodology, illustrated with Casamance fabrics and Argile paint.

Join founders of renowned studios, Hill House Interiors and Osborn Interiors, and celebrated journalist Kate Watson-Smyth, as they discuss different avenues for business growth and diversification into new areas. Drawing from years of experience across various creative interiors industries, the conversation will provide insight and personal anecdotes from each guest.

Nicolò Castellini Baldissera will discuss how travel has influenced the creative process behind Grand Tour, his first fabric collection in collaboration with C & C Milano. He will also present his published works, his catalogue of design, with an option to sign your copies.

Guest speakers: Jules Haines; founder of Haines Collection and c0-founder of The Green Room; Jennifer Manners, founder of Jennifer Manners Design; and Clare Leith, brand manager at The Romo Group
Moderator: Mirry Christie, founder of BAble and The Green Room
Discover how interiors brands are making a positive difference to people and the planet while driving sales and business growth. Join an in-depth discussion as the panellists share their experiences on making sustainability a core part of their brand identity. Learn practical steps for creating and implementing a sustainability plan, strategies to prevent greenwashing, and methods for sharing your efforts transparently with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Focus/24 House Guest Laura Hammett invites you to a drinks reception where she will personally show her debut furniture and lighting collections and discuss the concept, the designs and her inspiration behind them. The collections are being unveiled for an exclusive viewing at Focus/24, so be the first to see the designs up close.

Join Minoli as it presents the prevailing tile design trends with carefully curated interpretations of the most prestigious Italian marble, opulent onyx and timeless travertine. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco with a ‘dolce’ treat as Minoli showcases the finest Italian porcelain, to stir the imagination and inspire to new opportunities.

Join Loom Furniture in the showroom for refreshments and an opportunity to get creative. Design a unique side table using Loom’s curated materials and finishes, for your chance to win an exciting gift. Discover the collections and explore your creativity.

Guest speaker: Rita Konig
Chair: Hatta Byng, editor of House & Garden

Rita Konig’s relaxed style has made her one of today’s most sought-after interior designers. With a dash of wit and an eye for detail, she has acquired a reputation for creating comfortable homes that marry an easy elegance with practicality. Discover why she believes the best kind of rooms are those that make you want to come in, sit down and stay awhile. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Turin-based company Agena matches sophisticated printing techniques with experience, tradition and creativity. Join its president Massimo Noto to hear how design concepts are developed in partnership with clients to create custom wallpapers for the luxury hospitality sector. Be inspired and enjoy a glass of fizz.

Step into Arte’s Green House and join the team for a botanical cocktail while you discover the latest collaboration with Moooi, featuring innovative wallcoverings adorned with a plethora of magical creatures that have created a wondrous and tactile world amid their chosen greenery.

Meet Rita Konig and celebrate her debut collection with Schumacher. Her gorgeous group of pattern-rich designs is quintessentially English and effortlessly chic. From florals and botanicals to stripes and paisleys, each is perfectly scaled, beautifully coloured, and painstakingly crafted.

The Rug Company invites designers to an exclusive cocktail hour preview of artist Dale Chihuly’s new collection, Masterpieces II. This collection celebrates Chihuly’s signature techniques, characterised by bold colour, form and movement. Guests can unwind and explore these stunning designs in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.

Frato will be presenting not only a collection preview for 2025, but also its newly expanded showroom, which is also showcasing its outdoor range. Join the team for a tour during cocktail hour – the timeless, contemporary interiors may be exactly what you have been looking for.

Join Altfield to discover the Kohro World App, a sustainable digital tool that streamlines design and fabric selection for individual tastes, styles and needs. With the app, you can easily browse the Kohro collection and select fabrics for your projects, generate digital textile maps, share renderings and much more.

See the world of print through expert eyes and join head of design Steve Downend as he relates the art of print to 40 years’ worth of industry experience. From creative mini-screen colourist to designing complete print collections, embark on a journey full of colour and technical print know-how.

To celebrate ABI Interiors’ third birthday in the UK, visit the showroom to enter a giveaway. Join a moodboard masterclass featuring the ‘Nelios Concrete’ basins and pedestals. Sessions last 30 minutes with no booking required, limited to four participants.

Guest speaker: Beata Heuman
Moderator: Emily Tobin, editor of The World of Interiors

Interior designer Beata Heuman has a reputation for creating interiors that are playful, fresh and imaginative, delivering a beguiling depth to every highly considered space. Discover what sparks an idea and why it is so important to approach each project in an original way. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

 Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge and discover the most talked-about product debuts at Focus/24 with a tour into the showrooms. 

Join THG Paris, renowned for exquisite heritage brassware and luxury bathroom fittings, at its new London showroom for exclusive insider access. Immerse yourself in the elegance and precision of the brand’s legendary craftsmanship as you participate in a unique hands-on workshop. Witness first-hand the meticulous artistry and process that defines THG Paris’s exceptional products. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gallotti&Radice invites architects and design lovers to an exciting workshop where participants will have the opportunity to explore and experience the brand’s most unique product finishes and create a personalised gift. Through a profound link between tradition, innovation and experimentation, glass is moulded to highlight its different souls.

Houlès introduces a fabulous new gimp collection by presenting an upholstery workshop with the team from Shoreditch Design Rooms, who will demonstrate a variety of upholstery techniques, utilising Houlès trims and Casal fabrics. Watch them apply their skills to transform a variety of upholstery pieces and get new ideas and inspiration for your designs.

Focus/24 House Guest, Kathryn M. Ireland, will be signing copies of her newest title ‘A Life in Design: Celebrating 30 Years of Interiors’. Kathryn – who splits her time between Santa Monica, London and France – will also be demonstrating the art of mixing textiles, in order to create substantial impact and comfort in any space.

A panel discussion that explores the relationship between interior aesthetics and exterior design, and how the two disciplines collaborate and interact to create a cohesive design. Join Harriet Quick, contributing editor at Financial Times HTSI magazine, in conversation with award-winning garden designer Butter Wakefield, acclaimed interior designer Anne Haimes and sculptor David Harber.

Get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made, with a tour of some of the House Guests in the Design Avenue. Adding an extra layer of creativity to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/24. 

Turin-based company Agena matches sophisticated printing techniques with experience, tradition and creativity. Join its president Massimo Noto to hear how design concepts are developed in partnership with clients to create custom wallpapers for the luxury hospitality sector. Be inspired and enjoy a glass of fizz.

Inspired by the new, boldly coloured fabrics and wallcoverings, enjoy a creative afternoon as you sip champagne and create your own masterpiece.

Thirty years of searching, acquiring and producing has built up a vast archive of people, places and stories that contribute to the rich history of garden furniture. The ‘Emblem’ table will provide the context for a deep dive into the Munder Skiles story. Join John Danzer, founder of House Guest Munder Skiles, as he explores the eureka moment when a great piece is found and provenance revealed, the reengineering, prototyping and finally how a design evolves as part of its customisation service.

Join Mulberry Home’s creative director, Ann Grafton and Shauna Dennison, head of the design studio on a ‘country walk’ of discovery. Enjoy a unique insight into the creative and development process for Mulberry Home’s latest fabric and wallpaper collection including archival and document inspirations through to colouring and subtle design decisions.

Celebrate 200 years of The National Gallery with Savoir. Immerse yourself in the fusion of art, design and sleep as Savoir unveils its latest masterpiece featuring Monet’s dream-like ‘Irises’. Discover how to bring artful dreams to life by making iconic pieces of art from the National Gallery the centrepiece of your bedroom. View a live craft demonstration by a craftsman from the Welsh bedworks.

Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge for a lighting tour. Lighting not only needs to work hard, but look good. With so many decisions to make, get some friendly advice about key design ingredients. 

Wool Classics invites you to an in-conversation between Julian Brinton and Beverley Spyer Holmes of Beverley Hills Interiors. They will discuss Wool Classics’ innovative approach to creating durable, comfortable wool carpets that have the quality and aesthetics interior designers are looking for while achieving zero carbon footprint and petrochemical-free production, highlighting their journey in sustainable design.

Interior designer Suzy Hoodless, lighting designer Naomi Paul, Crucial Trading’s Jon Flannigan and journalist Elspeth Pridham discuss how the use of natural materials, combined with fine craftsmanship, can bring a sense of warmth and wellbeing to the home while blending seamlessly with a variety of interior styles.

Guest speakers: Anthony Kooperman and Ben Johnson, co-founders and directors of Albion Nord
Moderator: Olivia Capaldi, The List by House & Garden
Shining a spotlight on the secrets of success, two of the co-founders of Albion Nord discuss why they take such extraordinary care over every last corner of a project, from the grandest ambition to the finest detail. Discover how this renowned interior practice delivers beautiful spaces that are a joy to live in.

Richard Smith, creative director for No9 Thompson and Madeaux, uses the world around him – from nature to global travel, art and architecture – as inspiration for his artwork, which in turn forms the foundation of his fabric and wallpaper designs. Hear how his masterly grasp of colour and pattern can inform perfectly layered schemes that are full of imagination and informality.

Speaker: Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, founder of Woodstock Designs
Chair: Giles Kime, interior and executive editor of Country Life

For more than 300 years, Blenheim, with its storybook splendour, has been home to the Churchill family. Join Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, of the twelfth generation, for a rare glimpse into its magnificent staterooms and the family’s private apartments, with their secret corridors and illustrious guests. Filled with artistic commissions, Blenheim provides a window into the nation’s cultural history. In this session, find out why heritage interiors are experiencing such a revival and resonating with a new generation. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Following by a book signing of ‘Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace’ (Rizzoli) by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill.

CRU Kafe and MORNING, two well-loved coffee brands in the UK, team up to offer guests a hands-on workshop to brew their own 100% organic specialty coffee from CRU Kafe. Guests can use MORNING’s award-winning capsule coffee machines to adjust temperature and pressure to design their own coffee.

Join renowned interior designer and tastemaker Jay Grierson of Martin Hulbert Design as he shares top tips on how to throw a dinner party of his dreams. From a fantasy guest list to playlists to set the mood, discover joyful ways to dress the table by layering china and glassware, and learn the secret ingredients to hosting a night to remember.

Exclusive new works from Italian makers Poltrona Frau will be featured in the Tollgard showroom for Focus/24. Join Tollgard for something sparkling and an insightful conversation about the value of collaborations, the sharing of experiences and the celebration of distinctive raw materials, with Nicola Coropulis, CEO of Poltrona Frau – Ceccotti Collezioni, and Gianluca Longo, style director of The World of Interiors.

Step into Arte’s Green House and join the team for a botanical cocktail while you discover the latest collaboration with Moooi, featuring innovative wallcoverings adorned with a plethora of magical creatures that have created a wondrous and tactile world amid their chosen greenery.

Guest speakers: Charmaine White, associate director – interior design at Holland Green; Brian Woulfe, managing and creative director of Designed by Woulfe; and Bee Janaye, founder of Atelier Janaye
Chair: Elspeth Pridham, The Insider
Interdesign UK, Ground Floor, South Dome
Join three interior designers as they discuss top tips and best techniques for managing clients and setting boundaries from the start to ensure business success. Suffering from decision fatigue? Learn how to use your skills and strengths to frame project objectives and deliverables, build credibility and rapport, and guide clients with ease and confidence, while keeping your professional reputation intact.

Join the David Hunt Lighting team for a special demo and workshop that explores the versatility of resin, a key component at the heart of many of the brand’s lighting designs. Try your hand at painting your own resin leaf to take home, with refreshments served. Spaces are limited.

Tweed has been a staple feature in interiors for many eras, transcending passing design trends and fashions. Journalist Roddy Clarke discusses its heritage, the benefits of using natural fabrics and ways to seamlessly work it into both classic and contemporary interior settings, with interior designers Henriette von Stockhausen and Scott Maddux, and Amanda Jack, head of home, Johnstons of Elgin.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the fantastical new design ‘Celestial Promenade’ was created, from initial concept to the final printing. With embroidery artist Saima Kaur and Charlotte Raffo of multi-award winning brand The Monkey Puzzle Tree.

The Rug Company invites designers to an exclusive cocktail hour preview of artist Dale Chihuly’s new collection, Masterpieces II. This collection celebrates Chihuly’s signature techniques, characterised by bold colour, form and movement. Guests can unwind and explore these stunning designs in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.

Colefax and Fowler invites you to a talk on the value of collaborating with professional photographers. James Eden from The Colefax Group, photographer Milo Brown and Christabel Chubb, news editor of House & Garden will discuss how professional photography enhances business promotion and captures audience attention, with a focus on leveraging social media and editorial to reach potential clients.

Join Wendy Morrison, interior designer Siobhan Hannah Murphy and Terry de Havilland’s managing director, Darren Spurling, in a conversation led by Jacqui Gale MBE. Together, they will explore the exciting fusion of fashion and interiors, and share an exclusive first look at an exciting collaboration with iconic footwear label, Terry de Havilland.

 Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge and discover the most talked-about product debuts at Focus/24 with a tour into the showrooms. 

Gallotti&Radice invites architects and design lovers to an exciting workshop where participants will have the opportunity to explore and experience the brand’s most unique product finishes and create a personalised gift. Through a profound link between tradition, innovation and experimentation, glass is moulded to highlight its different souls.

Join interior designer Bunny Turner of Turner Pocock and Matthew Hall of Panter & Hall for a discussion on why paintings, original prints, sculpture and furniture are the key ingredients in any successful decorating scheme.

Join renowned interior designer and tastemaker Alice Leigh as she shares top tips on how to throw a dinner party of her dreams. From a fantasy guest list to playlists to set the mood, discover joyful ways to dress the table by layering china and glassware, and learn the secret ingredients to hosting a night to remember.

Guest speakers: Remy Renzullo; Max Rollitt; and Orlando Rock, chairman of Christie’s UK
Moderator: Camilla Frances, digital editorial director, Cabana

Dive into the romantic and subtle art of creating spaces that seem to have evolved gracefully over time. Join an international panel as they explore the influential role that historic houses, interior architecture and the luxury antiques market play in the popularity of this current zeitgeist. Discover how layering fabrics, furniture, art and objects from different eras and styles brings depth, proportion and patina to a carefully curated scheme. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Under the expert guidance of Together Collective, learn the art of arranging dried flowers, selecting, combining and styling them to craft a lasting bouquet that reflects your unique taste and commitment to sustainability. Throughout the workshop, gain insights into the benefits of using dried flowers, including their  low environmental impact and long-lasting beauty, making them a perfect choice for eco-friendly decor.

Get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made, with a tour of some of the House Guests in the Design Avenue. Adding an extra layer of creativity to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/24. 

Step into the world of artisan faux floristry and see how House Guest RTfact Flowers works hand-in-hand with designers to complement and elevate any space with exquisite floral and greenery arrangements. This immersive session reveals the artistry behind every stem, petal and leaf as Dawn Smith, Rtfact founder and creative director, and florist Inesa Gusiene bring a stunning floral centrepiece to life right before your eyes.

A panel of experts discuss how design and technology can transform the look a feel of the home, encouraging a wellness experience every single day, from lighting design to home automation and kitchen features. With lighting designer Rebecca Weir of Light IQ, technology specialist Chris Branford of Custom Sight and Sound, interior designer Lucy Goldbart and furniture designer David Manning of Eggersmann Design. Moderated by Crestron, manufacturer of smart technology.

Join renowned interior designer and tastemaker Saskia Howard, co-founder of Howark Design, as she shares top tips on how to throw a dinner party of her dreams. From a fantasy guest list to playlists to set the mood, discover joyful ways to dress the table by layering china and glassware, and learn the secret ingredients to hosting a night to remember.

Olga Ashby, a founder of Olga Ashby Interiors, will share her experiences working on bespoke rugs for a very special project, just completed in Paris. France. She will take you through the design process from development to sampling and installation, revealing the pros and cons of developing new techniques and working on bespoke designs.

Guest speakers: Tola Ojuolape, founder of Tola Ojuolape Studio; Irene Gunter, founder of Gunter & Co; and Hannah Franklin, interior stylist
Moderator: Pip Rich, executive editor of Livingetc

Are you a design enthusiast ready to take the leap into the creative professions or looking for a career change? There are countless ways to break into the interior design industry. Join the panel as they share their experiences, as well as discuss a myriad of options you may never have considered before from specifying and project management to styling roles. Get inspired about finding your niche and discover why creativity and curiosity are as vital as organisational and technical skills. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Join House Guest Zardi & Zardi’s founder PJ Keeling for a glass of fizz and a presentation of highlights from 20 years in business. Whether it’s working with the Met Museum in New York, hanging tapestries at Stowe House or creating new designs for the brand’s capsule collection…it’s all in a days work. Come and see six new colourways of Zardi & Zardi’s popular ‘Chinoiserie’ design, another fitting way to mark the occasion.

Step into Arte’s Green House and join the team for a botanical cocktail while you discover the latest collaboration with Moooi, featuring innovative wallcoverings adorned with a plethora of magical creatures that have created a wondrous and tactile world amid their chosen greenery.

Jaipur Rugs presents extraordinary creations from its Manchaha initiative accompanied by drinks. The Manchaha project enables artisans to weave without specific designs, allowing them to express their individual creativity. The resulting masterpieces spotlight craftsmanship and community, featuring intricate patterns inspired by tribal motifs and the visual language of rural Rajasthan.

Guest speakers: Eleanora Cunietti, co-founder of Carden Cunietti; Brandon Schubert; and Kathryn Ireland
Moderator: Georgina Blaskey, senior homes & interiors editor, SheerLuxe
Three leading interior designers, based in the UK or USA, share their bespoke approach to creating highly personal and harmonious spaces for an international clientele. Whether the projects are in London or Los Angeles, learn transatlantic commonalities and differences, and discover the secret ingredients to original spaces that reflect who you are.

To celebrate ABI Interiors’ third birthday in the UK, visit the showroom to enter a giveaway. Join a moodboard masterclass featuring the ‘Nelios Concrete’ basins and pedestals. Sessions last 30 minutes with no booking required, limited to four participants.

Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge and discover the most talked-about product debuts at Focus/24 with a tour into the showrooms. 

Join renowned interior designer Olga Ashby and Bella Figura’s UK sales director for a discussion about the unique challenges decorative lighting presents, when to go completely bespoke, and how to utilise the right styles and finishes for your design schemes.

Travel and adventure is at the heart of House Guest Zoe Glencross’ fabric designs. Her latest collection, Coeur de Paris (previewing at Focus/24), is a testament to time spent living in the city, while Aventuras with its geometric, playful designs, reflects her travels around Spain and Portugal. Join Zoe to hear about her inspirations and insights, and take a journey from early design conception to finished product.

Guest speakers: India Hicks, designer, entrepreneur and author; Kate Bingham, founder of Kate Bingham Interior Design; Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage; and Henry Prideaux, creative director of Henry Prideaux Interior Design. Moderator: Carole Annett, interiors editor of Country & Town House

Discover how to bring life and interest to an interior, right down to delighting in the detail. Join a panel of designers and tastemakers as they share insider insights into how to create spaces of style, dash and personality. What are the secrets to adding personal touches, the recipe for true comfort, and why are we all seeking the ‘new cosy’? Explore ways to add warmth and soul to a home that is as individual as you are, with invaluable tips on dressing a space. Ticket: £10

Book signings of ‘Lady Pamela’ (Rizzoli) by India Hicks and ‘Hill House Living’ (Ebury Press) and ‘The Potting Shed Murder’ (Renegade Books) by Paula Sutton.

Get the inside track on how the latest launches were conceived and made, with a tour of some of the House Guests in the Design Avenue. Adding an extra layer of creativity to the show, these carefully curated brands are only in-situ during Focus/24. 

Join renowned interior designer and tastemaker Stephanie Barba Mendoza as she shares top tips on how to throw a dinner party of her dreams. From a fantasy guest list to playlists to set the mood, discover joyful ways to dress the table by layering china and glassware, and learn the secret ingredients to hosting a night to remember.

Focus/24 House Guest Marthe Armitage and her daughter Jo give an explanation and demonstration of aspects of Marthe Armitage’s design process, showing how the patterns are created and printed using Marthe’s original handcarved lino blocks in full repeat.

Guest speakers: Peter Mikic, interior designer; Willow Kemp, interior architect and designer at Firmdale Hotels & Kit Kemp Design Studio; and Jane Landino, creative head of Taylor Howes
Moderator: Emilio Pimentel-Reid, author, creative strategist and host @whatemiliosaw

Working in design requires imagination and verve, but what does it take to keep the joy and find space to move forward with your vision? Stuck in a rut? Get the inside track from an inspirational panel as they share their top tips on reigniting your passions, breaking free from burnout, and reclaiming your creative flair to advance business success. Ticket: £10. Booking essential

Discover what’s on the radar at Focus/24. This session will offer a fast track to the latest design directions for autumn/winter 24, the styling secrets that brought them together and how Instagram is the pivotal platform to enhance their visibility.

Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s concierge for a kitchen tour. At the heart of the home, a kitchen needs to not only work hard, but look good. With so many decisions to make, get some friendly advice about key design ingredients. 

Step into Arte’s Green House and join the team for a botanical cocktail while you discover the latest collaboration with Moooi, featuring innovative wallcoverings adorned with a plethora of magical creatures that have created a wondrous and tactile world amid their chosen greenery.

Join the David Hunt Lighting team for a special demo and workshop that explores the versatility of resin, a key component at the heart of many of the brand’s lighting designs. Try your hand at painting your own resin leaf to take home, with refreshments served. Spaces are limited.