They will be showcasing their collaborations on limited finishes for both the Dornbracht and JUNG products. There will be crafted cocktails, stonebaked pizzas, and an immersive experience by local artist, Becky Smith.
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On the stand Dornbracht will be showcasing their new design series in both the bathroom and kitchen sector. They will also have some one-off pieces from their Atelier segment of the business which is well worth coming to see.
The show will be open to the public as follows: - Tuesday 19th May: 10 am - 6 pm - Wednesday 20th May: 10 am - 9 pm - Thursday 21st May: 10 am - 5 pm
Over the three-day event, our team will be showcasing the importance of hydration for your health and wellbeing, as well as highlighting the importance of advanced filtration in drinking water.
A range of products will be on display to view, including our new Accessibility Controller and our Brushed Brass finish of HydroTap. Our team will be on hand for product demonstrations, and to discuss how our award-winning solutions can work for you.
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, Karndean unveiled a powerful installation exploring how flooring can support neurodiverse individuals. Using the principles of neuro inclusive design, the experience highlighted how the built environment can meet both hypersensitive and hyposensitive needs—through calm, stimulation, and the thoughtful transitions in between.
“Designing for neurodiversity is about more than accessibility. It’s about recognising and celebrating difference,” said Richard Allen, sales director at Karndean Designflooring. “Flooring plays a vital role in shaping how people feel, move, and focus in a space.”
One half of the installation was designed to soothe. With soft wood grains, low contrast matte finishes and a muted, biophilic palette, the space showed how calm environments can support those sensitive to sensory input. A cocooning arch form added a sense of safety, ideal for settings like quiet rooms or waiting areas.
In contrast, the other half stimulated the senses with bold geometric flooring, vibrant colours, and varied textures. Designed for those who seek stimulation to stay focused, this zone echoed the energy of play areas, gyms or breakout spaces. Every detail encouraged movement, curiosity and engagement.
Linking the two was a staircase that gradually blended calm and bold elements, demonstrating how transitional spaces like corridors and hallways can help people move comfortably between sensory states. Step by step, the flooring shifted in colour and texture, serving as both a practical and conceptual bridge. “Many environments are unconsciously designed around neurotypical experiences,” said Richard. “But inclusive design must consider the full sensory spectrum, and we believe flooring can be a powerful tool to do just that.”
The installation included talking points to spark reflection and conversation. It supported Karndean’s wider mission—empowering designers with the tools and knowledge to create inclusive spaces. Their RIBA approved CPD, Designing Neuro Inclusive Environments, offers practical guidance on how to integrate neurodiversity into every stage of the design process.
With one in seven people in the UK identifying as neurodivergent, and only one in three feeling comfortable disclosing it at work, there is a clear need to design spaces that support different ways of thinking and being. Flooring, often the most visible and tactile element in a room, plays a significant role in that experience.
“By combining insight, design guidance and products that bring calm and clarity to a space, we’re proud to support the growing movement toward more inclusive, human centred environments,” added Richard.
Karndean’s installation was more than a visual showcase. It brought inclusive design principles to life and reaffirmed the brand’s role as a trusted partner for designers committed to making a real difference.
To find out more and register your interest for the Designing Neuro Inclusive Environments seminar, visit karndean.com/cpd.
About Karndean Designflooring
Karndean is a global supplier of commercial and residential luxury vinyl tile flooring. We’re an industry leader in flooring design, offering a wide range of colours, textures and finishes, helping you create unique looks that are both stylish and practical; guaranteed to last. We see flooring differently. We travel the world in our quest to bring you exceptional floors that inspire and delight. From the ancient forests of Europe, to the remote Australian outback, we seek out expressive and intriguing forms in the natural world to influence our unique floor designs. By combining original features with cutting edge design, we create beautiful floors that bring your vision to life and take our clients on an endless journey of design discovery.
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At the event, Hansgrohe will launch AXOR's second Emerging Talent Design Competition based on the "Escape from the Ordinary" white paper. One talented graduate (or recent graduate within 3 years) will win: - A coveted place on an interior designers' trip to Schiltach, the home of AXOR - A year-long pass to the Festival of Hospitality
Event Highlights (Tuesday 20th May, 3pm - 7pm): - Portfolio Workshop with Bez Amdemichael from Goddard Littlefair offering professional tips and hints - CV & Interview Masterclass with industry insiders - Networking Workshop led by business design experts Karen and Katie from Always Thinking - Keynote Address by Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́, founder of international design agency Adeko & Co hosted by Hamish Kilburn, journalist and founder of Kilburn Communications
Other activities will be happening at the Water Studio through the week. Highlights include: - Wednesday 21st May - Bath Salt Making with Hackney Herbal (11am – 1pm): Guests can participate in a relaxing, hands-on workshop creating bespoke bath salts using herbs and essential oils. Ice cream and Pimm’s will also be served. - Thursday 22nd May - The Legendary Design Party (5pm – 8pm): Celebrate the close of CDW with authentic German street food, cocktails, music from DJ Anna, and captivating entertainment, all hosted in the transformed Water Studio.
Enjoy breakfast with Moroso before you’re taken on a guided tour around Clerkenwell to explore participating showrooms, discover the latest collections and network with the industry!
- Stop 1 & Breakfast: Moroso - Danish Collection - Milliken - Ethimo - Church of Design - Charter House - The Vault - ITA - Final Stop: Old Sessions House with Material Bank
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Don’t forget your must also be registered to attend Clerkenwell Design Week. To complete your registration, visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
The 2025 edition of CDW returns to Clerkenwell 20-22 May, welcoming architects, designers and interiors enthusiasts to London’s creative hub. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week has created a truly unique way of showcasing world leading leading interiors brands and emerging design talent.
Featuring 600+ showroom events, 15+ curated exhibitions, striking installations, topical talks, design destinations, a fringe programme, food and drink partners and more, the award-winning CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading design festival. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
Karndean Commercial, a trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, is set to showcase the power of inclusive design at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 with its immersive installation, Designing for the Senses. This thought-provoking exhibit will highlight how neurodiverse design can create environments that cater to a wide range of cognitive and sensory needs.
The UK’s leading design festival, to be held in London’s famous design district on 20-22 May, CDW25 is a must attend event in the industry’s annual calendar and is set to feature the latest design developments, leading brands and emerging talent.
Renowned for its design innovation, Karndean Commercial will be demonstrating how their portfolio of products can support a more inclusive built environment. through a thought provoking installation at its Clerkenwell Green showroom. Featuring a blend of quiet relaxing neutrals and bold stimulating patterns supporting neurodivergent individuals experiencing hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity respectively, the installation demonstrates how designing for the senses can celebrate difference and improve lived experience for everyone.
Richard Allen, commercial sales director at Karndean Commercial, said: “One in seven people in the UK identify as neurodivergent and experience the world in ways that can vary greatly from neurotypical individuals. Neurodiverse conditions include autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition, an increasing number of people are living with neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
“As designers of the built environment, shaping people’s day to day experiences, we have a responsibility to ensure that all users feel comfortable through the creation of inclusive environments where those who experience and process the world differently are recognised and where every individual will feel comfortable. Hypersensitive and hyposensitive design are essential considerations in creating neuro-inclusive environments that cater to individuals with different sensory processing needs, creating environments that benefit the wellbeing of everyone.”
The British Standards Institution introduced guidelines for designing inclusive environments in 2022. PAS 6463 Design for the Mind: Neurodiversity and the Built Environment Through the Different Elements of Sensory Perception presents detailed guidance on how to accommodate for neurodiverse needs through the consideration of sensory needs, from lighting and acoustics to thermal comfort and wayfinding.
Flooring is one of the largest continuous surfaces in a space so its design and material choices can play a pivotal role in creating neuro-inclusive environments. Karndean flooring is designed to authentically reproduce the natural beauty of the world’s most precious woods and stones and so is ideal for creating a biophilic look to complement either calming or stimulating interiors, but without the time consuming maintenance requirements of natural materials.
Karndean’s RIBA approved CPD seminar, Designing Neuro-Inclusive Environments with Flooring, investigates how neurodiversity and neurodegenerative conditions can be accommodated in the built environment by catering to various sensory and neurological processing differences. The key topics covered by the seminar include the British Standards Institution guidelines PAS 6463 and its implications for architecture and interior design, how a selection of real life projects puts this theory into practice and how neuro-inclusive spaces can support the latest fire safety regulations and facilitate evacuation in an emergency situation.
Richard Allen explained: “We’ll be running a taster of our latest RIBA approved CPD seminar during this year’s CDW festival. The session is ideal for anyone looking to understand how individuals with neurodiversity conditions experience interiors and learn how to create thoughtful spaces that allow everyone to thrive.
“Having attended the seminar, designers and specifiers will be able to confidently consult with neurodiverse user groups and stakeholder communities, learn about their lived experience and so fully involve them in the design process, resulting in a superior outcome. We are already taking bookings for our neurodiversity CPD and encourage you to secure your place early, as we expect high demand following this year’s festival"
Karndean Commercial’s Clerkenwell Green showroom will be open throughout CDW25, 20-22 May. Visitors will be able to explore the flexibility of Karndean flooring and meet with dedicated commercial specification managers. Register for your pass at clerkenwelldesignweek.com
To find out more and register your interest for the Designing Neuro-Inclusive Environments seminar visit karndean.com/cpd.
Indulge in fine food, raise a toast with drinks, and make memories as we celebrate this momentous occasion.
This event is for Architecture and Design professionals only.
Discover the Psychological Influence of Design on Workplace Wellbeing with Dr. Craig Knight, PhD MSc CPsychol AFBPS HCPC. Dr. Knight’s unique blend of commercial insight and scientific expertise has led to impressive results, including: - Well-being: Improved by up to 40% - Productivity: Increased by as much as 32% - Effective Intelligence: Enhanced by up to 19%
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