Studio Franchi, in collaboration with Domus tiles, invites you to an afternoon of kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramic and converting it into art. Join this fun, engaging and relaxing workshop, hosted by Yodomo. ...
Join the Shepel' team for a special presentation of the Atelier Helen kitchen. Find out how traditional craftsmanship combines with the latest technologies and kitchen trends. During the presentation taste rich, diverse, and modern Ukrainian cuisine dishes. ...
Michèle Lievens, CEO of Belgian textile company LF Trading, will discuss the importance of ecology, nature and the purity of colour. Ask questions, and see a special preview of the 2024 collections. ...
Loom invites you to the opening of its showroom in Design Centre East. This is the first opportunity see some of the 30+ new products in its portfolio, alongside an exclusive collection of materials and finishes. Come and share in the celebration with drinks and small bites....
Jules Haines, founder and director of Haines Collection, interior designer Simone Suss and Kaldewei's Roberto Martinez, talk to journalist Roddy Clarke about how interior designers don't need to compromise on style when they are influencing clients to make more conscious choices. Focusing on both aesthetic and function, subliminal changes can encourage positive lifestyle shifts, and specifying is being made easier...
Leading British designer Bethan Laura Wood talks about her collaboration with sustainable bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei. Taking its iconic steel enamel bathtub and washbasin, she has created the eye-catching psychedelic style installation Avocado Dreams, demonstrating how exciting design can be combined with luxurious and sustainable products. Photo: Anthony Lycett ...
Join C&C Milano as it presents a new take on outdoor rugs using creative materials and artisanal techniques. Luxury outdoor design can now be also sustainable without compromising on quality. The bespoke rug collection showcases various textures and designs made of recycled PET yarn....
Studio Franchi welcomes a new brand to the showroom, Belgian contemporary lighting specialists Wever & Ducré. To celebrate, it is hosting a special terrarium workshop by the Botanical Boys: escape to a world that is just as sensory and captivating as Wever & Ducré’s lighting, and learn how to build your own terrarium as you explore this extraordinary fusion of...
Oficina Inglesa celebrates the debut of its furniture collection in collaboration with interior designer Rita Konig. Take a first glimpse at their pieces reflecting Rita's signature style and join them to witness traditional craftsmanship and creativity....
Join Henriette von Stockhausen, founder of VSP Interiors, and Fiona Flint, creative director of Watts 1874, for a unique discussion. Hear how the new, archive-inspired Castle Howard Indienne collection was created, discover how to use and commission custom wallpapers and the impact these specialist wallpapers can have in the home. ...
Join Katharina Schmitter, creative director for Ardecora, and a colour consultant from Edward Bulmer Natural Paint as they explore the latest collections: Trinacria from Ardecora and Edward's beautiful Palette Blenders in seven sophisticated colours. Discover how to create a unique scheme and ways that paint colour and textiles can be paired harmoniously. Light bites and beverages provided....
Welcome to Jaipur Rugs' vibrant stall, where artistic marvels come to life! Discover the magic of hand tufting as you engage in the interactive activity. Unleash your creativity and craft a masterpiece of your own....
Join Tollgard as it celebrates la dolce vita with makers that emphasise organic materiality and evoke the essence of laid-back and elegant living. Discover new additions such as Exteta, Lasvit and Entrelacs with a glass of something sparkling in hand. ...
Helen Bygraves, founding partner of Hill House Interiors, will be talking to Bella Figura’s Ross Lloyd on this well-rounded trend of spherical, oblong, oval lighting and furniture that has gone full circle. Initially popular in the 1980s, find out why soft waves and curves complementing the fixed nature of geometric lines are back to soften our schemes....
Join SA Baxter's founder Scott Baxter and the visionary creative director of Bannenberg & Rowell, Simon Rowell, as they discuss the opulent details of two recent marine projects, Renaissance and Moon Sand. They will unveil the brilliance and intricacies behind these opulent and detailed endeavours, in conversation with Boat International’s deputy editor Caroline White....
Join Gallotti&Radice for the UK presentation of the 2023 collection, an exclusive selection enriched with new conscious products. Come and grab a drink in the company of designer Federica Biasi and the expert team....
Founder Harriet Daniels hosts an interactive discussion about running a business in the design industry from a woman's perspective....
An interactive session with founder Harriet Daniels on key considerations when specifying a bespoke chandelier....
Spend an hour with the Tigermoth makers learing the delicate art of gilding. Gild your very own brass Moth wall decor to take away....
Join Pavoni for an Italian-themed prosecco afternoon tea, and feel the bullish power of the global leader in luxury leather. The brand will be launching two collections, including 13 new colours of its robust yet sumptuous bull hides, 'Taurus'. The hides are some of the largest on the market, giving maximum coverage with a luxurious tactility that Pavoni clients have come to...
An opportunity to meet de Le Cuona's CEO Bernie de Le Cuona, tap into her incredible knowledge of textiles and discover the latest collection, Paper Shadows. Embodying de Le Cuona’s signature "rooted in nature" aesthetic, this collection showcases a spectrum of textures, weights, transparencies, and soft, muted colours. Organic patterns and shapes borrowed from nature are joined by elements inspired...
The Cesar by Espresso showroom at the Design Centre was officially launched in summer 2023 as a hub for exquisite Italian design, craftsmanship and state-of-the-art furniture. Join Espresso Design for tea, freshly baked cakes and a look at the latest kitchen, technology, including an introduction to the latest Tangram and N.Elle furniture ranges....
The Cesar by Espresso showroom at the Design Centre was officially launched in summer 2023 as a hub for exquisite Italian design, craftsmanship and state-of-the-art furniture. Join Espresso Design for tea, freshly baked cakes and a look at the latest kitchen, technology, including an introduction to the latest Tangram and N.Elle furniture ranges....
The Cesar by Espresso showroom at the Design Centre was officially launched in summer 2023 as a hub for exquisite Italian design, craftsmanship and state-of-the-art furniture. Join Espresso Design for tea, freshly baked cakes and a look at the latest kitchen, technology, including an introduction to the latest Tangram and N.Elle furniture ranges....
Unleash the vibrant world of colours with Studio Franchi and Ultrafabrics. Delve into the awe-inspiring power of colour, unveiling the latest trends in residential and hospitality design. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a captivating hands-on paper marbling workshop, immerse yourself in this ancient Japanese art and experience the magic of blending hues like never before....
Join House & Garden 's executive editor Noni Ware in conversation with Lucy Vaughan, co-founder of Vaughan, where they will be discussing design inspiration for past and present collections and how the business has evolved over the past 40 years....
Join renowned design studio Sims Hilditch together with Tim Page Carpets for a discussion and breakfast celebrating the colourways for their Una rug collection. Together the companies celebrate the design process from start to finish, with an emphasis on the weaving process and an introduction to the craft....
The founders of Boon & Up and Mahala Textiles share their experiences of creating beautiful fabrics and philanthropic ventures in Africa and India. Join Jonathan Hall and Alex Morrall as they weave together tales of tradition, sustainability and some hair-raising founding moments, and delve into their stories to find out how they overcame adversity to bring their unique patterns to...
Visual Comfort & Co. and House & Garden invite you to brunch in the Visual Comfort & Co. showroom. Enjoy muffins and mimosas as you browse the showroom filled with new styles sure to inspire. Plus, enter to win a £1,000 Visual Comfort & Co. gift card! ...
Join Wendy Morrison and interior designer Clare Gaskin as they talk to journalist Busola Evans about Wendy’s latest collection Eternal Toile and the joy of lifting neutrals with colour....
V&CO is the premium Dead-Flat Matt range from Valspar paint, which launched last year with a collection of 45 curated colours. V&CO will showcase its new collaborative palette in partnership with interior designer Molly Coath, V&Molly. Come and meet the designer and find out more about these six deep, rich and saturated new shades....
A presentation by founder Harriet Daniels about her passion for British-made lighting. Hear about why making lighting in Britain is a fundamental principle of Tigermoth's businesss, and understand why it is important for your clients too....
Spend an hour with the Tigermoth makers learning about the behind-the-scenes craft techniques that go into making chain chandeliers. Watch them in action making a chandelier....
Join the experts from Stark as they take you through the fascinating fibres of the latest Gaiya collection. These sumptuous, highly textured designs are intricately woven by talented artisans from the finest alpaca, merino and mohair wools, to create the softest, most luxurious foundation for any space....
Londonart Wallpaper's identity is an explosive combination of fashion, graphics and architectural elements combined with functionality, resulting in wallcoverings with a strong impact and ultra-innovative design. The showroom team will talk you through the company and its amazing collaborations with names from the worlds of art and fashion, including the latest collaboration with Marni, and the popular Kimono collection....
Renowned for its wonderful light-reflecting qualities, Lincrusta wallcovering is the darling of film and TV stylists. From period dramas to sci-fi, join the Lincrusta team on a journey from Buckingham Palace to Bridgerton, via Tomorrowland to Marvel and discover the secret to creating interiors sprinkled with Movie Magic. Image courtesy of Mammoth Screen Ltd...
Join the Arte team for a special presentation as they reveal the intricate processes behind their latest wallcovering collection, Babylon. These unique designs began life as large-scale clay tablets, which are firstly shaped by hand with extreme precision before being translated into incredibly detailed creations that resemble plasterwork....
A new name at Alexander Lamont + Miles, Marta Sala has Italian design in her DNA, having formerly worked for her family business, Azucena, before setting up Marta Sala Editions in 2015. Come and meet her in the showroom, find out more about her story and discover the brand’s furniture portfolio, from archive designs by architects Lazzerini Pickering to newer...
Simpsons creative director Alexander Yardy and interior designer Samantha Bartlett discuss all things design related, from the creative process to the strive for innovation, the importance of a tailored brief, the requirements from a client and ultimately making an interior work for the end user. Be inspired as Samantha shares her design journey and images of her latest projects....
Experience a unique journey into the world of mother of pearl with Siminetti, a new showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Guided by Siminetti's founder Simon Powell, get an exclusive look at the stunning natural mother of pearl shells, and understand their journey to become one of the most luxurious and sustainable surface finishes....
Explore the joy of block printing with British printmaker Molly Mahon. From her studio in the English countryside, Molly designs textiles and wallpapers inspired by the rich traditions of block printing. Meet Molly, try hand block printing and preview her beautiful new collection with Schumacher....
Join Savoir as it unveils the ultimate bespoke, haute-couture bed, the ‘Louis’, designed in collaboration with interior and furniture designer, Francis Sultana. Enjoy a vibrant afternoon tea as you discover the inspiration and craft behind one of Savoir’s most unique designs to date. He will be joined by one of Savoir’s master craftspeople, who will demonstrate the intricate art of...
Salvesen Graham will be hosting an exclusive workshop dedicated to the craft of designing with trimmings. Adorn, embellish and decorate with stripes, braids, bobbles and fringes. Join Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham as they share their insight into reviving beautiful prints from the past for that quintessentially English style, trimmed with sophistication, and take a first look at their exclusive...
Celebrating the launch of the magical new Disney Home x Sanderson collection, Sanderson’s showroom will transform under a spell of nostalgia and whimsy. You’re invited to join the showroom to celebrate in iconic style as well as viewing the timelessly beautiful new collection to come from the creative ingenuity of Sanderson’s design team, in collaboration with Disney....
Join Samuel Heath for an interactive workshop to make your own bespoke soap using exquisite tap handle imprints. An opportunity to create a personalised masterpiece using Artisan Luxury Soap’s all natural, cold process handcrafted soap. Let your creativity soar and take home your bespoke design....
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Inspired by the rustic nature of garden gathered bouquets, Villa Nova’s new collection, Abloom, presents a variety of utterly charming, tactile embroideries. To celebrate, join the team in the Romo Group showroom to create your own nostalgic, summertime scent sachet, alongside delightful botanical-inspired refreshments....
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Join Noni Ware, executive editor of House & Garden, Natalia Miyar, founder, architect & designer of Natalia Miyar Atelier, Jane Landino, creative & design head of studio of Taylor Howes, and Philip Bershad, President of Phillip Jeffries, as they dive into the trends, the innovation and the fun of designing with wallcovering. Learn all the ways this brilliant panel pushes...
Join designer and artist Minnie Kemp and Stefan Ormenisan, founder and creative director of MindTheGap, as they preview the brand’s latest wallcovering collection. A dynamic and unique collaborative collection, MindTheGap x Minnie Kemp reimagines treasured MindTheGap wallcoverings alongside new designs inspired by Minnie’s recent visit to the brand's native Transylvania....
Join designer and artist Minnie Kemp and Stefan Ormenisan, founder and creative director of MindTheGap, as they preview the brand’s latest wallcovering collection. A dynamic and unique collaborative collection, MindTheGap x Minnie Kemp reimagines treasured MindTheGap wallcoverings alongside new designs inspired by Minnie’s recent visit to the brand's native Transylvania....
Marvic Textiles invites you to a behind-the-scenes fabric design demonstration with its in-house designer, Alice Young. She will be showcasing the hand-painting skills used to create Marvic’s intricate prints, and illustrate how classical archive pieces are reinterpreted in a contemporary vein, resulting in unique and beautiful fabrics....
Marvic Textiles invites you to a behind-the-scenes fabric design demonstration with its in-house designer, Alice Young. She will be showcasing the hand-painting skills used to create Marvic’s intricate prints, and illustrate how classical archive pieces are reinterpreted in a contemporary vein, resulting in unique and beautiful fabrics....
Industry leaders in luxury design discuss how to create high-spec projects with low impact on the environment. From design and build through to specifying the final touches, how can we be mindful of sustainability in a fast-moving and demanding world? With Jennifer Manners, founder and creative director of Jennifer Manners Design; Staffan Tollgård, Tollgard; Charu Gandhi, Elicyon; and Rebecca Craig,...
Inspiration is everything. Join Massimo Note, president of Agena, to gain an insight into how influences from across the globe are translated into Agena's latest luxury fabric collections. Enjoy a glass of Italian wine and some local delicacies, and prepare to be inspired....
Inspiration is everything. Join Massimo Note, president of Agena, to gain an insight into how influences from across the globe are translated into Agena's latest luxury fabric collections. Enjoy a glass of Italian wine and some local delicacies, and prepare to be inspired....
Jacaranda welcomes you for a continental breakfast to introduce the brand's new natural, undyed wool ranges 'Daiya' and 'Desuri' and to highlight the benefits of using this renewable fibre within your designs. The Jacaranda team will also be on hand to guide you around the highlights of Focus/23....
Jacaranda welcomes you for a continental breakfast to introduce the brand's new natural, undyed wool ranges 'Daiya' and 'Desuri' and to highlight the benefits of using this renewable fibre within your designs. The Jacaranda team will also be on hand to guide you around the highlights of Focus/23....
A talk on maximising space in small kitchens. A panel of experts – Pouya Zamanpour, Anca Enica, Medhat Nehad and Hootan Tayebi – will discuss how they design and deliver compact yet complete kitchens in limited spaces. The discussion will give insights and tips as to what you can do on smaller projects....
A workshop with the team from Italian lighting brand Italamp, exploring how they design their decorative lighting pieces. They will talk through the design process, manufacturing and delivery of the product, followed by a short tour of the showroom to see some of the standout lighting pieces....
Join Sama Chanda, director and senior designer of the esteemed interior design company Alidad Ltd, for a conversation about colour. Sama will design two schemes based on the same Thibaut fabric that showcase her favourite tips for incorporating colour and pattern into a space. Light bites and beverages provided....
Join Ima Shah from trends and insights experts Stylus, for an investigation of future luxury consumers and the trends that will appeal to them. Ima will share expertise in consumer insights, trends in design, and colour, materials and finishes (CMF); and offer a vision of tomorrow’s interiors consumers, and why their changing expectations will make new demands on brands, architects...
Join Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul for a deep dive into their Philadelphia studio, their unique painterly style of hand block printing, and the creative process behind their signature collection of original fabric designs....
Join Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul for a deep dive into their Philadelphia studio, their unique painterly style of hand block printing, and the creative process behind their signature collection of original fabric designs....
Harlequin is hosting a fabulously colourful Masters of Maximalism workshop with Sophie Robinson, featuring the vibrantly hued, brand-new collection, designed in collaboration with Sophie and inspired by her own woodland garden. The team will be sharing tips on how to bring maximalism in, pairing prints and patterns together to create interior schemes that ooze self-expression through colour choices....
Focus/23 House Guest Hare’s Tail creates hand-block printed antique linens and wallcoverings from its Shropshire studio. Join its founder Speronella Marsh for a live block-printing demonstration and a chance to have a go at block-printing yourself. The six blocks that created Hare’s Tail’s original six designs will be available for guests to have a go at printing on to paper...
Focus/23 House Guest Hare’s Tail creates hand-block printed antique linens and wallcoverings from its Shropshire studio. Join its founder Speronella Marsh for a live block-printing demonstration and a chance to have a go at block-printing yourself. The six blocks that created Hare’s Tail’s original six designs will be available for guests to have a go at printing on to paper...
Focus/23 House Guest Hare’s Tail creates hand-block printed antique linens and wallcoverings from its Shropshire studio. Join its founder Speronella Marsh for a live block-printing demonstration and a chance to have a go at block-printing yourself. The six blocks that created Hare’s Tail’s original six designs will be available for guests to have a go at printing on to paper...
Focus/23 House Guest Hare’s Tail creates hand-block printed antique linens and wallcoverings from its Shropshire studio. Join its founder Speronella Marsh for a live block-printing demonstration and a chance to have a go at block-printing yourself. The six blocks that created Hare’s Tail’s original six designs will be available for guests to have a go at printing on to paper...
Focus/23 House Guest Hare’s Tail creates hand-block printed antique linens and wallcoverings from its Shropshire studio. Join its founder Speronella Marsh for a live block-printing demonstration and a chance to have a go at block-printing yourself. The six blocks that created Hare’s Tail’s original six designs will be available for guests to have a go at printing on to paper...
Jay Grierson and Martin Hulbert from Martin Hulbert Design join respected journalist Fiona McCarthy alongside GP&J Baker’s Ann Graton and Shauna Dennison, for a lively conversation that explores the return to quiet, understated living, where subtle pattern, texture, artisanal craft and rich, warm colour whisper rather than shout....
Country and Town House's Carole Annett leads a discussion with Rohan Blacker, founder of Pooky lighting, and GP&J Baker's Ann Grafton and Shauna Dennison, celebrating Pooky and GP&J Baker's recent collaboration. Explore the process and inspiration, and discover Baker Originals wallcoverings: look backwards at enduring designs and find out why these have been sought out by collaborative partners such as...
Discover the inspiration and process behind the creation of GP & J Baker’s fabulous wallcovering collections that span authentic, archival designs that have been recoloured, rescaled and reimagined from the original documents, through to the sophisticated, contemporary designs from Threads that utilise the very latest technologies to create texture and visual appeal....
Discover the inspiration and process behind the creation of GP & J Baker’s fabulous wallcovering collections that span authentic, archival designs that have been recoloured, rescaled and reimagined from the original documents, through to the sophisticated, contemporary designs from Threads that utilise the very latest technologies to create texture and visual appeal....
Drawing on her extensive knowledge, as well as her work with various heritage projects, textile historian Annabel Westman will guide guests through the colourful, historical usage of trimmings over the centuries, from their application at Hampton Court Palace, right through to this year’s coronation of King Charles III....
Discover the inspiration and process behind the creation of GP & J Baker’s fabulous wallcovering collections that span authentic, archival designs that have been recoloured, rescaled and reimagined from the original documents, through to the sophisticated, contemporary designs from Threads that utilise the very latest technologies to create texture and visual appeal....
Blithfield founders Anne Dubbs and Liz Downing will be in conversation with international interiors influencer Gloria Gonzalez, to discuss the company’s 25-year history, the creative inspiration behind their timeless fabrics and wallpapers, as well as their new collection, which pays homage to their extensive archive and design heritage....
Renowned for launching 'The Invisible Lightswitch', newly opened showroom Forbes & Lomax is excited to demonstrate how its elegant, innovative light switches and sockets in a range of carefully chosen finishes complement both traditional and modern interiors. ...
Join renowned interior designer Olga Ashby and photographer Vigo Jansons as they share backstage footage and secrets of styling for magazines and advertising. Learn about copyright issues and how successful photoshoots can boost your business. An inspiring and informative event not to be missed....
Join creative director Hollie Moreland and showroom manager Nicola Kemplay as they discuss David Hunt Lighting’s custom lighting offering Delve into how to create unique bespoke lighting for your project, discover their handcrafted artisanal techniques and explore the extensive new collections....
Dedar and JDH Soft Furnishings are delighted to invite you to discover the art of window dressing through history, from the origin of curtains to the most recent techniques used in the industry. A new opportunity to explore the world of Dedar textiles with the expertise of Joshua Deshmukh-Hayes’s team....
Join creative director Hollie Moreland and showroom manager Nicola Kemplay as they discuss David Hunt Lighting’s custom lighting offering. Delve into how to create unique bespoke lighting for your project, discover their handcrafted artisanal techniques and explore the extensive new collections....
Meet Amica Studio designers Estelle Tomlin and Andrea Somal, who are known for their inventive use of colour and pattern. Take a voyage of discovery and see Colony by Casa Luiza's new collections, as Estelle and Andrea explore their creative journey from the first spark of a concept to the finished design, discussing a myriad of cultural pathways and making...
Join the team in the Colony by Casa Luiza showroom for a presentation with Luiza Marra, Colony by Casa Luiza's director and owner. Experience the new collections of fabrics from Colony Roma and Casa Luiza and find out how they are shaping the interior design narrative. Accompanied by a glass of fizz....
Discover a realm of design innovation and boundless creativity with Casamance's latest Bauhaus-inspired collection. Delve into the harmonious merge of abstract and geometric designs and be pampered with a touch of French luxury, with a selection of exquisite French nibbles and champagne....
Introducing the talented makers and designers driving Collier Webb's bespoke lighting and furniture designs. Witness the design team as they demonstrate their sketching prowess, while skilled pattern-maker Adam Pattison unveils the intricate techniques that breathe life into their exquisite creations....
An exciting and informative talk from the perspectives of leading figures in interior design, textiles and antiques. The panel – House & Garden's David Nicholls, Colefax and Fowler's Sarah Macgregor, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler's Lucy Hammond-Giles and antiques and interiors consultant Guy Tobin – will explore the role of the classical in contemporary design and how it informs interiors,...
Take a deep dive into the world of Christian Lee and colour, exploring themes surrounding real-life events that shaped the company into what it is today, while also offering an in-depth look at the new Colour collection by Stroheim....
Chase Erwin invites you to the showroom for an educational discussion to learn the intricacies of upholstery with master atelier Ray Clarke, alongside the launch of the romantic new collection, Couture....
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Arteriors is delighted to invite designers and press to tour its new European flagship showroom and meet its SVP of sales and marketing, Terry Clayton. Drop in throughout the afternoon for tea with Terry and explore the new collection....
Arteriors is delighted to invite designers and press to the unveiling of its spacious new showroom, the first in a new global refit rollout and coinciding with the launch of the AW23 collection. Drop in and join the team in celebrating this visually stunning space....
Altfield Leather has been carefully curated from the finest quality leather, with an extensive palette of colour and texture. The collection ranges from natural to finished leathers providing options for any project or price point. Explore this line of luxury leather while you craft your very own leather accessory....
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Pop by the ABI Interiors showroom to participate in a Moodboard Masterclass featuring the brand's newly released 'Namika' reeded tapware and 'Atelis' concrete basins: the moodboards will be inspired by texture in design, led by ABI Interiors' expert team. Spaces are limited, no booking required....
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Pop by the ABI Interiors showroom to participate in a Moodboard Masterclass featuring the brand's newly released 'Namika' reeded tapware and 'Atelis' concrete basins: the moodboards will be inspired by texture in design, led by ABI Interiors' expert team. Spaces are limited, no booking required....
Pop by the ABI Interiors showroom to participate in a Moodboard Masterclass featuring the brand's newly released 'Namika' reeded tapware and 'Atelis' concrete basins: the moodboards will be inspired by texture in design, led by ABI Interiors' expert team. Spaces are limited, no booking required....
Join the showroom team and meet special guest Rhys Beal, the research and development manager, who will be available to answer your questions on ABI Interiors’ product range. Pop by to also participate in a Moodboard Masterclass between 10am and 2pm. Spaces are limited, no booking required....
Pop by the ABI Interiors showroom to participate in a Moodboard Masterclass featuring the brand's newly released 'Namika' reeded tapware and 'Atelis' concrete basins: the moodboards will be inspired by texture in design, led by ABI Interiors' expert team. Spaces are limited, no booking required....