In commercial interiors, the mood has shifted. Recent years have pushed designers to think less in fixed palettes and more in lived experience – spaces that feel calmer, work harder, and flex with the way people move, gather and spend their time.
Since the Spacia luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring collection was first launched 21 years ago, the way commercial spaces are designed and used has changed significantly. Amtico’s Spacia has evolved with that reality in mind. Rather than treating the update as a trend reset, the design team reviewed Spacia through the lens of how projects are being specified today across key commercial sectors, including build-to-rent, workplace, hospitality and leisure, retail, education and healthcare. The result is a collection built around considered materials, subtle character and genuine versatility – designed to make specification clearer and simpler, not restrictive.
Woods now take the lead in the evolved Spacia collection, reflecting the pull towards warm, natural interiors. This is not about loud colour; the story is in the detail: softer Scandi-inspired tones, smooth natural oaks with gentle tonal movement, more expressive grains where knots add character, lightly treated weathered finishes and a return to richer, darker woods influenced by mid-century and heritage interiors. Across these styles, the emphasis is on texture, variation and a grounded, easy-to-live-with feel – qualities that translate across different commercial settings and shifting trends.
The evolution of Spacia Stones follows the same measured approach. Classic stones and soft textures provide familiar, versatile foundations, while embedded concrete designs and a more playful terrazzo offering introduce zoning, rhythm and visual interest in larger commercial spaces. The focus is on natural-looking surfaces with longevity – designs that sit comfortably within contemporary interiors now and still make sense later.
Alongside the design evolution, Spacia has been structured to remove unnecessary complexity for specifiers. Availability across plank and tile sizes has been simplified, every wood design is now available in a parquet option – bringing the total to 140 parquet designs, offering designers greater consistency and flexibility.
Designed for demanding commercial environments, Spacia LVT features a 0.55mm wear layer and is supported by a 10-year commercial warranty. The collection can also be specified with optional enhancements, including Acoustic backing, Spacia Safety for enhanced slip resistance, and Amtico Bio, using bio-attributed PVC – allowing designers and specifiers to balance design intent with practical performance requirements.
Stocked in the UK and ready to deliver, the evolution of Spacia reflects a simple idea: when projects move quickly, and briefs are increasingly complex, the most valuable floors are the ones that quietly make everything easier – without losing the design story.
About Amtico
Headquarters in Coventry, UK, we extend exceptional customer service and comprehensive warranties worldwide, driven by a passion for creating enduring floors that truly inspire. As part of the Mannington family since 2014, we leverage the expertise of over 600 global flooring specialists, serving clients in more than 90 countries. Our integrated lineup of luxury vinyl tiles offers complete solutions for demanding commercial and residential spaces. Our pioneering efforts in efficiency, waste reduction, and material innovation fuel boundary-pushing product development. At Amtico, we don’t just create floors; we create the foundation for exceptional living and working environments.
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Pedrali, the Italian manufacturer leader in the production of contemporary design furniture for workspaces, hospitality and residential, returned to London for Workspace Design Show - the UK's leading event dedicated to the workspaces of the future. On 25 and 26 February, the 100% Italian brand, took part for the 4th time, presented its latest collections at stand B40 at the Business Design Centre in London. The fair represents one of the most significant appointments in the London design calendar, bringing together the country's top A&D community, co-working operators, real-estate professionals and investors to explore innovations in workspace design - not only through exhibitors' installations, but also through an engaging programme of talks, meetings and immersive experiences. This year's theme "Connected Realities" explored how hybrid models, immersive technologies and smart environments are reshaping the workplace, not just as spaces we use, but as environments we experience, engage with and feel part of.
Embracing the latest trends, Pedrali presented its vision of the workspace: an agile, interconnected and welcoming environment capable of reflecting contemporary lifestyles and evolving professional needs.
Flexibility is a key driver, influencing both the physical configuration of spaces through new layouts and experiences and new ways of working. Today, the office is conceived as a dynamic environment where people interact to enhance efficiency and focus on their goals while strengthening corporate culture. The intelligent integration of technology fosters interaction, creating responsive and interconnected environments. Nature becomes an integral part of everyday working life through the use of sustainable materials, daylight and abundant greenery, transforming interiors into inspiring and restorative settings. Outdoor spaces are increasingly central, offering areas in which to relax or work informally.
The contemporary workspace is no longer simply a place of work, but a cultural hub that encourages collaboration, creativity and learning. Designed to accommodate diverse specialisations and promote interconnection, these spaces keep people at the centre, offering opportunities to personalise, create and interact with a broader ecosystem. Conviviality therefore becomes a fundamental value: spaces are designed to encourage spontaneous interactions, moments of exchange and authentic relationships.
The workspace becomes a welcoming environment that supports people throughout the day, fostering longevity and generating a sense of belonging a place people wish to inhabit and return to, enhancing both physical and emotional comfort and promoting a healthy, regenerative working routine.
Pedrali products help to create inviting atmospheres thanks to the use of colour and the endless customisation options. Furthermore, ergonomics plays a key role: furniture must be adjustable and equipped with state-of-the-art mechanisms to adapt to the user, ensuring comfort and giving individuals control over their workspace. This not only enhances emotional well-being but also fosters creativity and teamwork. Together, these elements create environments that evolve over time alongside the people who use them.
Pedrali welcomed its visitors in an open space, defined by natural, earthy tones, a neutral palette that enhances the products. At the centre of the stand, a contemporary workspace is created around Rizz Workstation designed by Robin Rizzini a versatile and functional solution, adapting to different needs thanks to the system of two-, four- or eight-seater workstations. A structural strength concealed by clean lines distinguishes this table, which integrates the legs with an aluminium supporting frame hidden beneath the tabletop to ensure aesthetic lightness and maximum stability. To support large tabletops, a central rectangular steel column with rounded edges also serves as cable management. The die-cast aluminium legs are characterised by a triangular section that faces outwards and tapers into a round shape, resting elegantly on the floor. The sinuous curve shaping the leg is directed towards the centre of the table, to optimise seating capacity. A cable management system integrated into the tabletop is designed to accommodate sound-absorbing screens, making Rizz Workstation the perfect solution for modern and efficient workspaces. The table can also be complemented with an optional LED lighting system, whose central bridge structure recalls classic library tables. The upper section can be used to hold plants or small objects.
Encircling Rizz Workstation are Laja 2 armchairs by Alessandro Busana, distinguished by their soft, cosy forms and characterised by a blend of stylistic simplicity and organic lines. The collection includes a side chair and an armchair featuring an injected polyurethane foam seat with elastic belts and a flexible, welcoming backrest. A distinctive feature of the collection is its four die-cast aluminium legs, obtained from a single mould. The legs of Laja 2 are also available in solid ash wood, steel rod or cantilever steel tube frame. Here, they are presented with a die-cast aluminium five-spoke base with castors.
The multi-functional Blume Sideboard by Sebastian Herkner completes the scene and echoes the sophisticated flower-shaped profile in extruded aluminium of the homonymous collection. Blume Sideboard combines storage capacity with the ability to define or divide spaces with elegance and versatility. It features four curved plywood ash wood or walnut veneered doors combined with extruded aluminium legs in a variety of anodised or power coated finishes, in addition to a composite marble or high pressure laminate surfaces.
Outdoor areas are increasingly becoming an integral part of the workspace, offering places where people can work or unwind in the open air. The selected collections ensure comfort and are highly resistant to weather conditions, making them ideal for versatile and long-lasting use. Chairs, armchairs and lounge armchairs from Coney outdoor collection by Mandelli Pagliarulo are showcased on the stand, combining functionality, comfort and a highly graphical visual impact. The signature features of the collection are its clean lines and visual lightness: mono-material seating characterised by a curved tubular steel frame. The seat and backrest create a three-dimensional support, ensuring structural solidity and ergonomics. The vertical slats of the backrest, moulded and shaped from metal sheet, create a distinctive pattern together with the horizontal ones of the seat. Coney is ideal for both breakout areas in urban settings and terraces in modern workspaces.
With their elegant silhouette and minimal design, Elliot tables by Patrick Jouin complete the scene, combining soft lines with sinuous, natural forms. The setting also includes Caementum monoblock coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato, made of concrete with the addition of carefully selected additives to guarantee excellent technical performance. In this setting, they are presented in a glossy olive green finish, but are also available in yellow, brown, bright green, beige and blue, as well as in matte terracotta or grey concrete options.
Filicudi table lamps, designed by Andrea Pedrali, complete the setting, helping to create a relaxed atmosphere. Filicudi is a practical and functional rechargeable table lamp that can transform into a decorative object suited to different contexts of use. Made of an extruded aluminium column and a polycarbonate diffuser, Filicudi has compact proportions and minimalistic style. The column features subtle grooves that add depth and visual appeal. Filicudi is provided with a multi-charging system: the diffusers can be stacked using magnets to charge up to ten pieces at the same time, without the use of external cables. The LED light source can be dimmed to three brightness levels via a touch sensor control. The lamp easily separates into two parts; when the diffuser is charging, the column transforms into a watertight flower vase, enhancing its versatility.
The modular Jeff sofa, designed by Patrick Norguet, recreates a comfortable indoor environment for informal moments of sharing with colleagues. Jeff is a set of miniature architectures in polyurethane foam, skilfully combined to create a modular and reconfigurable sofa. The main feature of Jeff is its harmony of volumes: the squared backrest pairs with a delicate seat to soften and give balance to the whole structure. New, more compact modules for contemporary requirements were launched during 2025, still offering comfort and functionality: a linear module, a footstool and 90° corner unit. Distinguished by an oblique backrest, the corner unit harmoniously optimises the space. Twiny rug, designed by DWA Design Studio, adds a contemporary touch. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the collection includes two different patterns, both in twill and defined by a discreet graphic sign, one striped and one diagonal. The rug background in neutral shades of sand is divided into two tone-on-tone sections, one lighter and one darker. The rugs are made from cord obtained by weaving a polypropylene yarn, which is strong yet soft and completely recyclable, ensuring a very high level of performance when placed outdoors, guaranteeing resistance to sunlight and weather, easy cleaning and maintenance.
The layout also features Caementum coffee tables by Marco Merendi & Diego Vencato in glossy beige finish, and Filicudi table lamps by Andrea Pedrali.
Even lounge and waiting areas are turning into spaces designed with care to ensure comfort and a warm welcome, contributing to people's well-being. A comfortable lounge area is defined by Ester lounge armchairs, designed by Patrick Jouin, presented alongside with Stiel lounge armchairs and Blume tables, both designed by Sebastian Herkner. Ester Lounge is made of injected polyurethane foam with elastic belts. Proportions have been conceived to gracefully accommodate a wider, cosy seat, on which rests a comfortable cushion, and a backrest with a curved, enveloping design, while retaining the collection's distinctive identity.
Stiel is a collection inspired by elegance and sophistication. A seating collection characterised by soft, rounded shapes in polyurethane foam on a curved round steel tube frame. Completing the scene, Blume tables, also by Sebastian Herkner, echo the fine lines of the collection, whose distinctive force emerges from the column in extruded aluminium with a sophisticated flower-shaped profile.
The stand also featured Nemea, designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo and presented in an American walnut version, which thanks to its sophisticated grain and enveloping character, enriches the collection adding warmth and elegance. Nemea is a seating collection with solid wood legs and a plywood backrest, recalling the idea of classic gracefulness shaped by time and history. Its sinuous legs fit into the die-cast aluminium frame placed under the seat. Stiel side chair and armchair by Sebastian Herkner are also showcased, featuring a seat and backrest connected to the frame without visible fixing screws. Stiel collection is conceived for convivial settings, placing comfort and wellbeing at its centre. Chairs and armchairs are arranged around Blume tables by Sebastian Herkner, featuring the flower-shaped column and here proposed with a Palazzo white marble top.
The setting was completed by Twiny rug by DWA Design Studio in terracotta tones, while Filicudi lamps by Andrea Pedrali illuminated the entire set.
About Pedrali
Pedrali is an Italian company that produces contemporary chairs, tables, furnishings and lamps for contract and residential. The collection is the result of a careful and accurate research aimed to create functional and versatile industrial design products made of metal, plastic materials, wood as well as upholstery. Furniture exclusively manufactured in Italy through a design process which combines tradition and innovation, engineering excellence and creative brilliance. The “100% Made in Italy” philosophy becomes real through the internal production in the headquarters of Mornico al Serio (Bergamo), where the automated warehouse designed by architect Cino Zucchi is based, and in the wooden furniture factory in Manzano (Udine).
Cosentino, global leader in producing innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Cosentino City showroom in the heart of Manchester.
This space is set to become a vibrant destination for architects, designers and specifiers, offering an immersive experience across Cosentino’s renowned Silestone, Dekton and Sensa brands. Bringing together like-minded industry professionals, it will become a creative hub for co-working, idea exchange and inspiring events.
Situated close to Manchester Victoria station and the city’s iconic Green Quarter, Cosentino City Manchester is designed to inspire creativity and foster collaboration.
Spanning across 208 sqm, visitors can enjoy a working Atelier, sample library and interactive digital slab displays, making it easier than ever to specify Cosentino’s innovative surface solutions.
Commenting on the new showroom opening, Cosentino UK Regional Director Paul Gidley states, “The opening of our new Manchester showroom marks an exciting new chapter for Cosentino. We are incredibly proud to open here, right at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing design communities. Manchester has long been a centre for culture, innovation and creativity and our new showroom is testament to Cosentino’s commitment to supporting and investing in the North. By establishing this dynamic hub, we’re not only bringing our world-class surfaces and expertise closer to designers and architects in the region, but we’re also creating a collaborative space where ideas can thrive and the local design community can continue to flourish.”
About Cosentino
Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce it has acquired Morpholio, developer of the award-winning Morpholio Trace, Morpholio Board, and Morpholio Journal apps for iPad and iPhone. This marks a significant step forward in a shared mission to empower architects, interior designers, and other creative professionals with intuitive, customer-led tools that support the entire design process, from early concepts and sketching through documentation and delivery.
The acquisition formalizes a relationship that has grown over years of collaboration between the Vectorworks and Morpholio teams, including work to advance connectivity between Morpholio apps and Vectorworks Cloud Services. By joining forces as one team, Vectorworks and Morpholio unite complementary strengths: powerful, design-centric BIM and CAD on the desktop with intuitive mobile sketching, mark-up, moodboarding, and journaling on Apple devices.
"We are thrilled to welcome Morpholio to the Vectorworks portfolio," said Vectorworks CEO Jason Pletcher. "Morpholio shares our belief that software should enhance designers’ creativity, not hinder it. By combining Vectorworks' CAD and BIM platform with Morpholio's expertise in mobile sketching and presentation, we are strengthening our foundation and expanding what our tools can do together, so customers gain even more freedom, confidence, and creative control in their workflows."
The founders and team members of Morpholio, architects and designers with a strong passion for creativity and quality design, will join the Vectorworks team. With Vectorworks' resources, scale, and commitment to innovation, the Morpholio apps will advance even more rapidly, evolving and expanding as a strategic, fully supported part of the Vectorworks product lineup, so designers experience continuous improvements and new capabilities in the tools they already love.
“This partnership allows us to put the best of mobile together with the best of desktop and create opportunities for designers to bring the unique magic of drawing to more parts of their process,” said Morpholio Co-Founder Mark Collins. “In the years ahead, we see an opportunity to support a richer design experience where sketches, markups, BIM, and AI work seamlessly together. That’s how we unlock new creative superpowers without losing the soul of design.”
Building on existing AI capabilities in Vectorworks, Morpholio brings additional production-ready AI features and a clear roadmap for human-driven AI workflows in sketching, moodboarding, and presentation.
Morpholio Trace is widely regarded as an all-in-one drawing and design app for architects and designers, offering scale-aware sketching, layers, markup, and presentation-ready imagery that pair naturally with Vectorworks models and drawings. Morpholio Board serves interior designers and stylists with powerful moodboarding, product curation, and presentation tools that turn inspiration into polished client-ready deliverables. Morpholio Journal provides a flexible digital sketchbook and notebook, giving designers a place to capture ideas, notes, and visuals anywhere, then bring that thinking back into their broader project workflows.
“Over the past decade, the iPad and Apple Pencil have sparked a creative renaissance for architects and designers,” said Morpholio Co-Founder Anna Kenoff. “Morpholio was founded with the vision to help define that era. While that has been an incredible beginning, we’re now ready to lead the design industry into its next creative technology revolution.”
With Morpholio now part of the Vectorworks product lineup, customers will gain a more seamless bridge between ideation and execution, enabling them to sketch, iterate, and communicate on mobile devices while staying closely connected to their Vectorworks design files and documentation. The combination reinforces Vectorworks’ dedication to design freedom and delivering tools that are thoughtfully created for the way designers truly think and work.
For existing Morpholio users, day-to-day use of the apps remains unchanged, and customers can continue to subscribe to Morpholio Trace, Board, and Journal through the Apple App Store. Vectorworks also plans to introduce new offerings designed for larger offices collaborating across devices in Morpholio Trace and Board.
“As part of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks’ acquisition of Morpholio is an important step in our strategy to deliver intelligent, connected, open solutions for customers across AEC brands,” said Sunil Pandita, Chief Division Officer Planning & Design, and CEO of Allplan. “Over time, we see a strong potential to expand Morpholio’s mobile sketching and presentation capabilities available to designers working in a multitude of Nemetschek applications, so more of our customers can benefit from cognitive, richer, and cohesive workflows from concept through construction.”
As Vectorworks and Morpholio move forward as one team, customers can expect ongoing investment in the Morpholio app portfolio, deeper integrations with Vectorworks products, and an expanding ecosystem of tools that honor the craft of design while unlocking new efficiencies and limitless design possibilities.
“I believe strongly that joining forces is not an additive operation—it’s a multiplier,” said Morpholio Co-Founder Toru Hasegawa. “Vectorworks and Morpholio coming together is not simply a sum of capabilities, but the start of a multidimensional expansion of initiatives, reach, and long-term value.”
About Vectorworks
Exceptional design demands exceptional tools - a platform built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency. Vectorworks believe your design software should offer the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it may lead you, to seamlessly share your vision at any phase, and to easily interpret the information needed to make the smartest decisions every time.
Vispring, the renowned British luxury bed manufacturer, proudly marks its milestone 125th Anniversary in 2026, celebrating more than a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and uncompromising comfort.
Since introducing the pocket sprung mattress in London in 1901, Vispring has remained at the forefront of luxury bedmaking. Based in Plymouth, Devon since 1970, each bed is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. Vispring now sells to 65 countries globally and is the benchmark for bespoke, handcrafted beds, distinguished by its use of the finest natural materials and an unwavering commitment to British manufacturing excellence.
Discussing the milestone anniversary, Martin Gill, Managing Director of Vispring, states: “This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone at Vispring: our 125th anniversary. It’s a moment of real pride for me personally, and one that belongs to far more than just the brand. It belongs to the global community of people who have shaped Vispring over the years - our craftspeople, colleagues, suppliers, retail partners, and, of course, our customers who welcome Vispring into their homes.”
He continues: “As we look ahead, our ambition is clear: to bring exceptional sleep to more homes around the world, while staying true to who we are and what has always set us apart. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in reaching this extraordinary anniversary. I am excited for what lies ahead and grateful to share the journey with you. Here’s to the future of Vispring, and all that is still to come.”
From the very beginning, Vispring has stood for one simple belief: that how the world sleeps truly matters. Vispring has always believed a bed is far more than a place to rest. It is the heart of the home - a place of restoration, connection, memory, and sanctuary. Vispring has a rich heritage rooted in British craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Its founders revolutionised the bedding industry with a design that continues to set the standard for luxury mattresses around the world.
The Vispring story began in 1899 with James Marshall, an English engineer living in Canada. Seeking to ease his wife’s discomfort during a period of illness, Marshall set out to create a mattress that would provide superior comfort and support, a deeply personal act of love.
Traditional mattresses used interconnected springs, but Marshall’s innovation was the pocket spring, with each spring encased in its own fabric pouch. This allowed for more individual contouring and support, leading to a more comfortable sleep for his wife. This single innovation transformed sleep around the world, and it continues to inspire everything the brand does today.
125 years later, the same dedication to innovation and unparalleled comfort remain at the heart of the brand. Each Vispring bed is still crafted using time-honoured techniques, the finest natural materials, and meticulous attention to detail. This enduring commitment to comfort, innovation, and craftsmanship continues to define Vispring’s bespoke approach, ensuring each mattress delivers the same exceptional standard.
Vispring is a brand built on a legacy of outstanding craftsmanship. The Vispring recipe and manufacturing process have remained largely unchanged throughout its 125-year history, and the brand continues to set the standard for bespoke, handcrafted beds.
Every Vispring bed is handmade to order at its factory in Plymouth. Today, almost 200 craftspeople continue the brand legacy. Its artisans have followed the same time-honoured technique since its launch in 1901 to create a truly bespoke product to suit every need. The brand’s rich heritage of craftsmanship ensures that the knowledge and dedication to sleep quality are meticulously handed down through generations of expertise.
Vispring's craftspeople use the traditional method of hand side stitching, a craft skill that has been passed down through generations and can take up to 8 hours for one mattress, giving superior strength and stability.
Vispring is one of the only remaining UK manufacturers to make its own springs, each one sewn into individual calico pockets and hand nested, using natural twine. This method ensures the springs are responsive to every movement. The result is a rare balance of precision and artistry - products designed not only to endure, but to become better with time. At its core, Vispring is more than a brand; it is a community built on care, craftsmanship, and pride in doing things the right way.
Vispring is committed to using only the finest components, meticulously curated for unparalleled quality. Only the finest, natural materials fill each Vispring mattress, including British wool, Real Shetland Wool, horsetail, bamboo, and cashmere. Each fibre is selected for its unique attributes that contribute to the most exquisite sensations of sleep comfort and excellence, underscoring Vispring’s commitment to sustainability.
Vispring has a rich heritage, its mattresses have graced the first-class cabins of legendary ocean liners, including The Titanic and the Queen Elizabeth II, and can be found today in the suites of the world’s most prestigious hotels, such as The Dorchester, The Pig Hotels, Beverly Hills Hotel and Dubai’s Lana Hotel.
In 2012, Vispring was honoured with the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and in 2024, the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, solidifying its position as the UK's largest luxury bed exporter. Today, its beds are stocked worldwide by nearly 1,000 stores, with customers in 65 countries.
About Vispring Ltd
Vispring is one of the world’s leading luxury bed brands, manufacturing in the UK since 1901. Based in Plymouth since 1970, Vispring sells to 59 countries globally and is the benchmark for handmade, bespoke, high-quality beds made using only the finest natural materials. With values of excellence and craftsmanship at its core, Vispring epitomises a distinctly British form of elegance. Their beds combine technical prowess with a bespoke approach worthy of the finest tailoring and are the international standard for comfort and sophistication. Vispring has graced the first-class cabins of legendary ocean liners – including Titanic – the suites of the world’s most luxurious hotels, including The Dorchester; and on board a Princess Yacht or Gulfstream Jet.
Timber has always had a place in bespoke design, but how it’s used continues to evolve. For 2026, wood is moving beyond cautious accents towards more immersive schemes, where grain, tone and texture shape the space as a whole. One of the clearest signs of this shift, and something you’ll spot across many current wood kitchen ideas, is the rise of “wood drenching”: wrapping cabinetry, islands and architectural elements in timber so kitchens feel cohesive, grounded and calm.
Once most closely associated with traditional classic kitchens, timber is now playing a more confident role in modern design. At Roundhouse, this renewed focus feels like a natural progression, aligning with an approach rooted in bespoke craftsmanship, architectural precision and responsibly sourced materials. Below are four contemporary ways timber is being used right now.
Fluted or ribbed timber detailing offers a refined way to introduce rhythm and depth. Typically arranged vertically, fluting draws the eye upward, subtly emphasising ceiling height while adding architectural interest without increasing the footprint of the room.
In Roundhouse’s Bulpitt project, fluted-grain feature doors are integrated into a timber-led scheme to create movement and elegance. This layered approach allows light to shift across surfaces throughout the day, adding richness while avoiding overly heavy or uniform finishes.
Texture is becoming increasingly important in timber kitchens, with designers stepping away from perfectly uniform finishes in favour of surfaces that feel more tactile and expressive. Rough-sawn cuts and open-grain timbers introduce depth and variation, allowing light and shadow to bring cabinetry to life.
When paired with clean lines, controlled palettes and considered proportions, textured timber feels refined rather than rustic. The use of rough-sawn oak in Roundhouse’s Ashbury project shows how embracing natural variation can add character while still sitting comfortably within a contemporary kitchen. For those exploring oak kitchen ideas, texture offers a way to introduce authenticity without compromising clarity.
Grain direction is a subtle detail, but one that can quietly shape the overall feel of a kitchen. When timber is run horizontally, it helps extend the space visually, encouraging cabinetry to feel cohesive rather than segmented.
This approach works particularly well with richer timbers. Walnut, specified with a horizontal grain on modern slab doors, enhances flow across open-plan layouts, as seen in Roundhouse’s Moony project. It’s a simple move that supports modern design principles: calm lines, visual continuity and a sense of ease throughout the space.
Timber kitchens don’t need to sit solely within light, neutral palettes. As confidence grows around creating more atmospheric dark kitchens, darker stains are being used to introduce depth, intimacy and presence.
Grounded in richly stained oak or walnut, darker kitchens retain the warmth timber naturally brings while creating a more enveloping mood. The key lies in layering -balancing lighting, metallic accents and tonal variation so the scheme feels intentional rather than overpowering. Roundhouse’s Munro project demonstrates how dark-stained oak can create a space that feels bold, sophisticated and timeless.
The success of every one of these projects lies in thoughtful application, ensuring the timber enhances the architecture rather than taking over. If you’re considering how timber might influence your next design, visit a Roundhouse showroom to speak to their team of expert designers.
About Roundhouse Design Ltd
Founded by architects, Roundhouse is a multi-award-winning British company, creating beautiful bespoke kitchens and furniture. Their stunning kitchen designs feature a signature understated aesthetic, influenced by contemporary and traditional design, using innovative materials, texture and colour. Each project is made to measure from a wide range of stunning finishes. Expertly crafted by skilled designers and makers in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. Visit any of seven Roundhouse Design kitchen showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham.
This year, Sofa.com celebrates two decades of British design heritage, marking 20 years of crafting meticulously made, design-led upholstered furniture in the UK. Rooted in craftsmanship, material integrity and timeless style, the brand enters its anniversary year with a renewed design direction; being marked by bold creativity, thoughtfully engineered fabrics and innovative silhouettes that respond directly to the evolving demands of interior design today.
Throughout the year, Sofa.com will reinterpret its heritage through a contemporary lens, refining its iconic forms while evolving its fabric capabilities to support both aesthetic direction and performance-driven environments. A focal point of the anniversary programme is a curated spotlight on 12 of its most recognisable designs, each reimagined in 12 new fabrics that explore colour, tactility and material expression in modern ways.
The year launched with a different take on Isla, Sofa.com’s refined drawing-room classic, introduced in the new fabric Caper Smart Velvet. Pairing luxury with resilience, Smart Velvet features a protective coating that helps prevent spills and stains from penetrating the material, allowing designers to specify fabrics with confidence in high-use settings.
Following this, Sofa.com will debut the Marco Slim, streamlined yet generous, finished in a linen-look Aquaclean Chenille designed to balance elegance and long-term practicality. Alongside these key pieces, 2026 will see a continued expansion of the brand’s accessory portfolio, including a versatile footstool in May and a Ciel desk in October.
Beyond refreshed icons, Sofa.com will further expand its fabric library and introduce recently developed designs, reinforcing its commitment to flexibility, personalisation and performance; qualities increasingly essential for designers specifying for commercial and hospitality projects, where durability, comfort and cultivated aesthetics must coexist.
Since opening its doors in 2006, Sofa.com has become a trusted partner for designers seeking craftsmanship and creative possibility. With an extensive fabric offering and a breadth of adaptable styles, the brand continues to provide design professionals with the tools to create meaningful, emotionally resonant spaces with longevity at their core.
About Sofa.com
Passionate about outstanding interiors, sofa.com offers a diverse and design led collection of made-to-order sofas, armchairs, beds, footstools and home accessories. With an extensive range of styles and over 100 fabrics to choose from, as well as the option to upholster in your own fabric, the customisable nature of sofa.com’s products make each piece easily adaptable to any interior style – perfect for interior designers and specifiers looking for stand-out pieces for upcoming projects.
Leading tile and bathroom manufacturer RAK Ceramics, which has become the go-to partner for both large and small-scale projects, has helped Yellow Door Property realise its vision for Retreat Garden, a new and exclusive development in Suffolk.
Uniquely located within the walled kitchen gardens of Lakenheath Hall, Retreat Gardens is an ambitious new-build project that takes luxury, sustainable living to new heights. Created in collaboration with London practice, Works Architecture, it consists of two architecturally stunning properties that feature a naturally beautiful, modern aesthetic.
Specialist development company Yellow Door Property selected RAK Ceramics to supply the tiles as well as all the bathroom solutions for the properties following a visit to the inspirational 7,276 sq ft RAK Ceramics Design Hub in Clerkenwell.
Paul Ashley, Owner of Yellow Door Property, said: “I’d heard great things about RAK Ceramics but even so, I was blown away by the London Design Hub. RAK Ceramics’ design team were very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful as was their specification department. The CGIs they created really helped us visualise the project.”
RAK Ceramics’ full service offering and comprehensive portfolio enabled Yellow Door Property to create beautifully cohesive designs that flowed throughout the two homes. This included freestanding RAK-Valet baths, which star in the spacious master bedroom en suites, illuminated mirrors and recessed shower niches. Vanity units, rimless wall-hung pans, basins, mixers and shower valves also feature. All the products were chosen for their quality, durability and ability to create luxurious, spa-like sanctuaries.
Also used in the bathrooms and throughout the interiors were RAK Ceramics’ Surface 2.0 concrete-effect porcelain floor tiles in Off White Matt and Cool Grey Matt. They cover around 1500sq ft of each property, which is approximately half the internal floor area. Surface 2.0 Grey Matt Outdoor tiles also feature externally, providing a visual link between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Paul Ashley continued: “Over the years, strategic partnerships have been key to Yellow Door Property’s development, and they’ve certainly helped us realise our vision for Retreat Gardens. I have nothing but praise for RAK Ceramics’ team and products.”
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to. Their passion and expertise combined with a careful attention to detail means they can provide you with a range of integrated ceramics solutions, allowing you freedom to be creative and plenty of room for imagination.
For over 85 years, Duresta has stood as a symbol of British craftsmanship, timeless design, and refined comfort. Born in 1938 and still handmade in the heart of England, Duresta furniture continues to reflect a proud tradition of artisanal excellence—where every stitch, every frame, and every fabric selection is a celebration of personal style and enduring quality.
At the heart of Duresta is a devoted team of designers and upholsterers whose knowledge and skill are unmatched. “Only when you produce quality do you understand quality,” says Dale Corner, a master upholsterer who began his journey at Duresta in 1979. Now with 45 years of experience, Dale remains driven by the same passion he had as a young apprentice. “My aim is to produce the very best furniture possible—and to leave a legacy of quality and design for future upholsterers.”
Duresta’s ethos is built around one central promise: comfort. Whether through plush cushions, perfect proportions, or indulgent fabric choices, each piece of Duresta furniture is designed to offer the ultimate in luxury seating. With roots in traditional English upholstery techniques, Duresta’s handcrafted sofas and chairs carry subtle yet defining characteristics: deep seats, generous padding, and supportive structure—all brought to life with a meticulous eye for detail.
While comfort may be at the core, Duresta is equally defined by its unwavering devotion to self-expression. With an expansive catalogue of designs—ranging from classically elegant to clean-lined contemporary—customers are empowered to express their individual tastes and personalities through their furniture.
The brand’s bespoke approach ensures every Duresta piece is uniquely tailored. From choosing from an impressive palette of luxurious fabrics—featuring bold colours, intricate textures, and artistic prints—to selecting from refined wood finishes and interior trims, Duresta furniture becomes a true reflection of the homeowner’s vision.
“We don't just build furniture,” explains a Duresta design lead. “We help people tell stories about who they are and how they want their home to feel.”
Duresta’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Long Eaton, a historic centre of upholstery craftsmanship. The company remains one of the last standing British manufacturers committed to producing luxury furniture entirely by hand—right here in the UK.
Each frame is made from solid hardwood and assembled using traditional joinery methods. Every detail—from pattern cutting and sewing to the final upholstery—is overseen by artisans who bring decades of experience to their work.
“Our people are our pride,” says the Duresta leadership team. “Behind every beautifully made sofa or armchair is a person whose hands and heart shaped it.”
In an age of disposable design and mass production, Duresta stands out for its dedication to sustainability and longevity. Pieces are not only built to look stunning, but also to stand the test of time—both structurally and stylistically. This commitment to quality means that a Duresta piece is an investment, not just in aesthetics, but in durability and responsible production.
By continuing to manufacture in the UK, Duresta also reduces its carbon footprint, supports local employment, and maintains tighter quality control—all of which contribute to a more sustainable furniture industry.
As Duresta looks ahead, the brand remains grounded in the traditions that built it—yet inspired by the possibilities of modern design and materials. Innovation meets heritage in every new range, as Duresta seeks to balance timeless appeal with contemporary living.
“Whether you’re furnishing a Georgian townhouse or a modern apartment,” says a spokesperson, “Duresta offers you the opportunity to create a living space that is both beautifully personal and incredibly comfortable.”
About Duresta
Luxury sofa and chair company that is handcrafted in England using the finest materials and traditional methods, using a wide range of beautiful fabrics to suit your requirements. See our website to view the full selection of both English luxury designed models and International luxury products.
Graham & Brown has launched a new wallpaper collection celebrating 80 years of design. The collection honours four generations of creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that have shaped the brand since its beginnings in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1946.
The collection brings together 8 iconic designs for 8 iconic decades in Graham & Brown’s 80-year story. Created by the Graham & Brown family, design studio and colleagues who have been part of the brand’s journey, it is a heartfelt celebration of the people, creativity and shared moments that have shaped the business into where it is today.
Launching on 2 February 2026, Graham & Brown’s official 80th birthday. This collection reimagines 8 archive designs in contemporary new ways. Each design tells a chapter of the Graham & Brown story, inviting customers to celebrate heritage while creating loving homes for modern life.
Renaissance draws inspiration from the very first wallpaper ever produced by Graham & Brown, this landmark design emerged from the company’s printing presses in 1946. Paying homage to the glamour of Art Deco, our studio has reimagined this timeless motif for the modern home, unveiling a fresh expression of heritage in three beautiful colourways.
The name Watery Lane flows from the earliest chapters of Graham & Brown’s story. Long before the company became a household name, founders Harold Graham and Henry Brown ran a small wallpaper shop in the 1930s at Intack on Accrington Road.
Nearby stood Water Street Mill, where the very first rolls of Graham & Brown wallpaper were produced, close to the aptly named Watery Lane. In 1946, the duo purchased India Mill on Haygarth Street, expanding it throughout the 1970s as demand for their designs flourished. Watery Lane Wallpaper pays quiet tribute to these humble beginnings.
Daisyfield blooms from a cherished chapter in Graham & Brown’s history. In the early 1970s, as the business grew, the brand acquired Daisyfield Mill in Blackburn, a space that marked a new era of growth and creativity. With florals forever woven into the fabric of Graham & Brown’s design language, the brand wanted to honour this legacy and the light hearted spirit through the Daisyfield name.
Desire pays tribute to one of Graham & Brown’s most enduring motifs: the Damask. Loved since the brand’s earliest days, it feels only fitting to reinterpret this classic pattern as part of the 80-year celebration. From the traditional printing presses of the past to adorning the outside of India Mill, this design continues to captivate today in homes around the world. Recreating the ornate flourishes in new colourways gives the design a contemporary edge.
Inspired by a treasured archive design, Midsummer is lovingly reimagined by the Graham & Brown studio. The pink and silver colourway carries a special sense of nostalgia, fondly remembered by Iona from her childhood bedroom, now elevated with a fresh and contemporary new look.
Just as today’s digital ‘factory of the future’ drives innovation, Graham & Brown transformed UK manufacturing decades earlier with the introduction of rotary screen printing, led by the second generation of the Graham & Brown families.
First launched as brilliantly simple designs that were white, easy to hang and easy to remove. Design 314, inspired by Art Deco styling, quickly became a bestseller and remains a firm favourite with decorators and customers alike. Reimagined for this collection, it celebrates timeless appeal and enduring innovation.
As the collections grow, so does the story. The late 1980s mark a new chapter with the opening of the Roman Road warehouse, a purpose-built space designed to house an expanding and increasingly innovative range. Around the same time, the brand’s first retail shops open across the North West bringing Graham & Brown designs closer to the homes that inspire them. In a full circle moment, Graham & Brown opened their first showroom on the King’s Road in London in September 2025.
Echoing this spirit of creativity and reinvention, the Roman design draws on the grandeur of classical still life, inspired by an archive piece from the early 1990s.
Originally launched in 2014 as a heavyweight vinyl texture, the iconic black Crocodile design quickly becomes a bestseller and remains a firm favourite to this day. Reimagined for the 80-year collection, Crocodile is elevated with added texture, celebrating a design the Graham & Brown community continues to love and style in their homes. The design features luxurious flock detailing that highlights the scales of the crocodile texture, creating a soft, raised finish that invites touch as much as it catches the eye.
This collection is more than wallpaper. It’s a celebration of 80 years of passion, creativity and the loving homes our designs have helped shape along the way. Whether you’re drawn to heritage patterns or modern textures, each design offers a piece of the Graham & Brown story and is ready to become part of yours.
About Graham & Brown
Founded in 1946 by two friends, Harold Graham and Henry Brown, Graham & Brown is a British fourth-generation family-run interiors brand based in Blackburn, Lancashire. For nearly 80 years, Graham & Brown has inspired people to think differently about their homes through continuous innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship. Designing wallpapers, paint, murals, soft furnishings, bed linen, and wall art from its in-house studio and drawing on inspiration from an archive of over 50,000 pieces. A carbon-neutral company, Graham & Brown uses sustainably sourced paper and water-based paints. Wallpaper and murals are digitally printed in their state of the art ‘Factory of the Future.’
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