Register for the London Design Week 2021 virtual programme - all free to view – curated to engage and inspire.
Get top level insights from world-renowned speakers and explore the most covetable collections that have evolved with changing times.
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Guest speaker: Christian Lee, founder
Christian Lee has been in the textile business for decades, and has now given his name to a new showroom in Design Centre East. Get a personal insight into why he set up the business and his philanthropic ethos, and be introduced to the newest collections from US brand Fabricut.
Guest speakers: Marco Franchi, CEO and Ben Marshall, business development manager, Studio Franchi
Returning to the Design Centre after a 13-year absence, step inside Studio Franchi’s new showroom in Design Centre North. Discover a luxe collection of the very best window door hardware from across the globe.
Guest speakers: Sackett Wood, president, Moore & Giles
The inherent beauty and characteristics of leather make it an ideal canvas for colour and creativity. For years, Moore & Giles has sought a truly sustainable offering for designers. Get the lowdown on Olive Green Leather, tanned with one of nature’s great by-products, the fallen olive leaf.
Guest speaker: Alison Block, creative director, Travers
Join Alison Block in the New York studio as she introduces Tropica, a new collection of whimsical fabrics and lightweight sheers inspired by the West Indies. Take a trip to sunny, airy climes and be inspired by tropical patterns of flora and fauna. Learn how they were achieved using a variety of stitch techniques and unexpected colour accents that added nuance and depth.
Guest speakers: Rebecca Weir, LightIQ, Phoebe Oldrey, SmartStyle Interiors and Diana McKnight, KLC director of studies and designer
Chair: Suzanne Imre, former Livingetc, editor, brand and content consultant, interior designer
Join this insightful discussion to gain an understanding on how being in touch with the natural world can promote health, happiness and wellbeing in our homes. Be it biophilic design, maximising natural light or listening to what our bodies really need, find out how they can make a big difference.
Guest speaker: Emanuele Castellini, CEO, C & C Milano
Milanese textile firm C & C Milano is known for its textured jacquards, natural materials and a timeless elegance. For London Design Week 2021, Emanuele Castellini introduces the latest Roots collection, which sees a return to a Mediterranean aesthetic, and explains how demand for ethically sourced products means more linen and natural fibres.
Guest speakers: Olivia Outred, Olivia Outred Studio, Remy Renzullo and Robbie Kerr, director of Adam Architecture
Chair: Giles Kime, executive editor & interiors editor, Country Life
Join a panel of bright, young British and American designers as they discuss the evolution and enduring appeal of classic English decorating. Discover the importance of comfort, elegance and symmetry in creating harmonious, characterful interiors. Find out how by playing with modern elements, this timeless look feels fresh and relevant today.
Guest speaker: Benjamin Frowein, president of Schumacher
For 132 years Schumacher has been the go-to for interior designers. America’s iconic design house brings its exuberant style to the UK with monthly arrivals sparking joy in every space. Here tradition has a twist and designer collections big name voices. Neisha Crosland’s vibrant new patterns launch this season. Discover endless decorating possibilities and be ready for the golden age of decorating.
Guest speakers: Thomas O’Brien, founder of Aero, Gale Singer, founder and president of Circa Lighting and Andy Singer, founder and president of Visual Comfort & Co
Chair: Sophia Salaman, executive editor, The World of Interiors
What does it take to bring a creative vision to reality? Get the inside track on how exquisite decorative lighting comes together from the viewpoint of an international designer, a premier manufacturer and highly respected retailer. Their shared passion for craftsmanship and a common goal to create a timeless product demonstrate the significance of a collaborative approach.
Guest speakers: Becky Metcalfe, head of content, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour and creative director Karina Garrick
Tune in for a round-up of spring summer 21’s interior trends at London Design Week 2021. Get the inside track on the most uplifting patterns, joyful palettes and defining products from the new season’s collections.
Guest speakers: Sophie Paterson, founder, Sophie Paterson Interiors, and David Harris, design director, Andrew Martin
Chair: Charlotte Abrahams
Get the lowdown on the Burlington cushion collection and discover why Andrew Martin’s tactile fabrics, developed exclusively with weavers and spinners, are the perfect pairing for Sophie Paterson’s signature warm neutral tones. Come away with top designer tips on how combining patterns and textures can elevate an interior scheme, adding a layer of luxury and interest.
Guest speakers: Robert Stilin, interior designer and Pip McCormac, editor in chief, Livingetc
New York designer Robert Stilin is renowned for interiors that are not only comfortable and inviting but deftly layered, with strong, clean lines, a warm, rich palette and vintage pieces, often combined with contemporary art. In this session, get the lowdown on how he balances space, colour and proportion and creates homes of meaning and joy.
Guest speaker: Jeffrey Chiapetti, Arteriors
Filmed in Dallas, Texas take a tour of the spring collection, Perfect Harmony. Discover the balance found by melding artistry with technological innovation, raw materials with storied techniques and tactile finishes with modern inspirations.
Guest speaker: Ross Lloyd, sales director, Bella Figura
Bella Figura’s lighting is made by skilled artisans in workshops in the UK and Italy; meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail are integral to every piece. Discover these processes and traditional techniques, from the use of materials such as Lucite and Murano glass to the secrets behind a sleek new pleated shade.
Guest speakers: Miles de Lange and Alexander Lamont
Artisan craftsmanship is at the heart of this showroom. Find out what the creative life in Alexander Lamont’s workshop, his dedication to meticulous detail and use of materials. Learn about traditional Laos hand-weaving from Soie de Lune and discover the simple, understated elegance of Lauren Hwang textiles.
Guest speakers: Emily Todhunter, co-founder of Todhunter Earle, Henry Prideaux, co-founder, Henry Prideaux and Claire Vallis, creative director, Sanderson Design Group
Chair: Sophia Salaman, executive editor, The World of Interiors
Inspiring archive patterns are increasingly relevant in today’s interiors. Is it an inevitable swing of the design pendulum or something deeper? Neo-nostalgia has a reassuring power and now more than ever the past is looked at with fondness. At this session, discover why we are ready to embrace colour, decorative layers and an individualist mix of old and new.
Guest speaker: Emily Mould, design director of Romo and Black Edition
Combining fine art with experimentation and mark making, Black Edition’s new Zafaro collection blends sophisticated textures, pioneering weaving techniques and artisan effects with a visionary colour palette. Take a deep dive into the creative process, which has resulted in an array of printed and woven fabrics that radiate with energy and movement.
Guest speaker: Saffron Hare, creative director, James Hare
Get insider insights from Saffron Hare, the company founder’s great-great-granddaughter, as she explains how each piece of silk is a work of art, produced by craftsmen using skills passed down by generations. Discover how different silks can create different natural textures and can also be used as smart wallcoverings that provide an intense depth of colour.
Guest speaker: Christian Watson, founder
Get the inside track from Christian Watson – a new name-to-know in British furniture design who is showcasing his debut collection at London Design Week 2021. Discover more about his work and how he balances a pared-back aesthetic with beautiful materials and a dedication to British craftsmanship.
Guest speakers: Gabrielle Grubanovich, personal shopper, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour and Arabella McNie, creative director
Discover the latest products to be seen at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. This session will offer a fast track to the latest design directions that can reinvent and refresh your home for the year ahead and beyond.
Guest speaker: Claire Greenfield, lead designer, Harlequin
This season, Harlequin takes its inspiration from the juxtaposition of urban life and the ever-changing beauty of nature in metropolitan spaces. Find out how innovative production techniques, such as long-exposure photography, have created astonishing effects on fabrics and wallcoverings, capturing the shapes and spaces found between light and dark.
Guest speaker: Hollie Moreland, creative director, David Hunt Lighting
David Hunt Lighting has a rich heritage that goes back 10 generations. With craftsmanship at its heart, the products are handmade at the workshop in the Cotswolds. From hand spun pendants to a bespoke paint service, discover how the company preserves traditional techniques that link the past to the present.
Guest speakers: Rose Murray, founder of These White Walls, Tiffany Duggan, founder of Studio Duggan and Sophie Dries, founder of Sophie Dries Architect
Moderator: Emilio Pimentel-Reid, author and creative director
A new generation of leading tastemakers in London and Paris are creating highly original projects with an emphasis on craftsmanship, materiality and storytelling. Discover the inspiration, creative process and ideas that have shaped their unique approach to curating magical and memorable spaces.
Guest speaker: Bernie de Le Cuona, founder, de Le Cuona
Fabric house de Le Cuona launches Pure bedlinen, an evolution of its fabric counterpart certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Founder Bernie de Le Cuona explains why natural fibres, and particularly linen, are the first choice for those pursuing wellness and a good night’s sleep.
Guest speaker: Maria Teresa Barletta, Gallotti&Radice
Take a journey and discover the new collection of furniture and lighting designed by Oscar and Gabriele Buratti, Dainelli Studio, Massimo Castagna, Studio Pepe, Federica Biasi and Pietro Russo. Be inspired by the Italian brand’s elegant style, which combines innovation and tradition, and craftsmanship with quality of materials such as glass, ebony, stone, lacquer and burnished metal.
Guest speakers: Gale Singer, founder and president, Circa Lighting
Take a tour of the new showroom in Design Centre East, the US lighting brand’s first European outpost. Find out how the highly curated environment showcases decorative and architectural lighting across a spectrum of styles, united by an inspiring, original design sensibility.
Guest speaker: Marie Karlsson, managing director, Cole & Son
Cole & Son’s Great Masters wallcoverings were inspired by the six royal residences cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, including Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London. Find out how a fanciful approach to scale and pattern have created a new approach that celebrates those who first created these special places.
Guest speaker: Arlene McIntyre, managing director, Ventura
According to Arlene McIntyre, homes should be more than just comfortable and beautiful – they should be interesting and adventurous. As an extension of your personality, they can be filled with statement pieces, tailored to your needs. Discover how Ventura can help you optimise a room, and why its fine furniture made by master craftsmen is built to last.
Guest speaker: Juliette Davies, sales and project manager, Sterling Studios
Enter Sterling Studios' fascinating world of decorative finishes, from antique mirror to gesso and verre églomisé. Juliet Davies explains more about how its original, innovative surface design takes shape, with a particular focus on lacquer, and how it can work for both contemporary and classical settings.
Guest speakers: Humaira Ikram, Studio Ikram, Matt Childs, Matthew Childs Design, Daniel Lobb, Lobb Studio
Join successful garden designers Matt Childs, Humaira Ikram and Daniel Lobb as they discuss the importance of healing gardens. They will share what they believe makes a garden therapeutic, what to consider when designing and creating one, and the transformative role they play in mood, wellbeing and mental health. Expect plenty of inspiration and tips that you can apply to your own outdoor spaces.