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The Society of British Interior Design (SBID) promotes the highest standards in professional interior design and represents the British interior design industry on the global stage. Society of British Interior Design, President

Shipping Company, SBID International 2011

SBID, Society of British Interior Design, Thomas Vecchione, Gensler

SBID International 2011, Candy and Candy, Hyde Park

SBID International Design Awards 2011, swiss chalet

Bosch, UK, SBID, Society of British Interior Design, Peter Fouquet

emmanuelle moureaux, architect, SBID International Design Awards 2011, finalist, shortlist, interior design

Inge Moore, HBA, interior designer, SBID Awards, overall winner, Society of British Interior Design, testimonial, Hirsch Bedner Associates

, SBID International Design Awards 2011, Overall Winner, shortlist, Inge Moore

Industry News

SBID is official partner of the Surface Design Show

As the show's official partner, SBID is launching its very own CPD Programme there in partnership with The Building Centre. It all kicks off on Wednesday 8 February (11:45-12:45) with a Panel Conference on light and sound, chaired by Chris Littlemore, CEO of the Archial Group. Panellists will include representatives of Rako Controls, RedLine, Wates Group and AT&C. On Thursday 9th (15:30-16:15), Robert Horne Group PLC will do a CPD entitled ‘The Importance of Material Selection’.

In addition, you can visit our members and collaborators at their stands, including: CD (UK) Ltd (Solid Surfaces Distributors) stand 300; Murray and Willis (Refurbishment and fit-out contractors) stand 258; DE Design Exchange (Press Partner) stand 232; and Global Color Research / Mix (Press Partner) stand 140. Look out for Mix's Trend Wall installation focusing on trend stories for Spring Summer 2013, designed by SBID President Vanessa Brady.

Don't miss the PechaKucha Evening on Wednesday 8th, featuring some of the most influential and innovative interior designers and architects in Britain.

Hong Kong Trade Event - expand your business into the Far East

SBID and UK Trade & Investment announce an exclusive trade event in Hong Kong later in the year, in which SBID will send a delegation of members.

This is for interior designers, architects, and manufacturers who want to increase their business opportunities with property developers (hospitality and residential sector) and investors for the UK.

To register interest in attending, please email events@sbid.org.

Architects vs Interior Designers - Can they share the same design space?

This video from the Society of British Interior Design and the Surface Design Show discusses whether Architects and Interior Designers can work together harmoniously, learn from each other or if they will constantly step on each other's creative toes.

Architects and Designers from Gensler & 1508 London give their views on the roles and interface between the two and you’re invited to share your comments on our LinkedIn page.

SBID prepares for another eventful year!

Membership benefits include complementary entry tickets and accomodation at various partnered International Trade Shows

1 December 2011 - A delegation of SBID Designers and Architects have just returned from the remarkable 61st edition of SIA Guest Trade Exhibition in Rimini, Italy. Read our review of the show here.

The next sponsored SBID trips, including complementary accommodation, sit-down gala dinner and show tickets, are Milan in January and Cevisama in Valencia, Spain, in February. All members are invited to attend, email events@sbid.org to register your interest in attending. Limited numbers apply.

For a comprehensive SBID Event Calendar 2012, click here.

SBID is Macef's Official British Partner // 26-29 January 2012

Macef Milano is one of the most professionally organized home shows in Italy. With more than 91000 regular visitors, the show easily ranks as one of the most popular trade events of its kind in the country. An extensive array of home decoration themes, silver products, tableware, jewelry items, fashion products and kitchen accessories are showcased at the event, which is attended by as many as 2000 corporate exhibitors.

SBID is Cevisama Official British Partner // 7-10 February 2012

“COME AND SEE THE FUTURE”. This is the slogan being used for the 29th edition of Cevisama, an international exhibition that has become a platform for launching trends across these three sectors of industry. This year visitors to the show will find a full panoply of innovations and leading edge developments from a set of manufacturers that make products for interior design, architecture and public and urban spaces. This year’s fair features a catalogue of more than 200 new products, the most ground-breaking and advanced designs in ceramic tile, natural stone and bathrooms.